The 10 best TV shows of 2024

2024's Top 10 Must-See TV Series: A Year in Review

2024 delivered a stellar lineup of television, and as the year draws to a close, it's time to celebrate the best of the best. This article highlights ten standout series that captivated audiences and critics alike.

Table of Contents

• Fallout
• House of the Dragon — Season 2
• X-Men '97
• Arcane — Season 2
• The Boys — Season 4
• Baby Reindeer
• Ripley
• Shōgun
• The Penguin
• The Bear — Season 3

Fallout

IMDb: 8.3 Rotten Tomatoes: 94%

This critically acclaimed adaptation of the iconic video game franchise transports viewers to a post-apocalyptic California, 219 years after a nuclear holocaust. Follow Lucy, a young woman venturing from the safety of Vault 33 to find her missing father, and Maximus, a Brotherhood of Steel soldier dedicated to restoring order amidst the chaos. A detailed review awaits on our website (link provided).

House of the Dragon — Season 2

IMDb: 8.3 Rotten Tomatoes: 86%

Season two of House of the Dragon intensifies the Targaryen civil war, pitting the Greens against the Blacks in a brutal struggle for the Iron Throne. Witness familiar characters meet their ends, new players emerge, and the devastating consequences of political machinations ripple across Westeros. Eight episodes of epic battles, political maneuvering, and personal tragedies await.

X-Men '97

IMDb: 8.8 Rotten Tomatoes: 99%

This animated superhero series revives the classic 1992 X-Men, delivering ten new episodes. Picking up after Professor X's death, Magneto leads the team into a new era. With upgraded animation and a new antagonist, this season promises to resolve long-standing conflicts and explore the evolving relationship between humanity and mutants.

Arcane — Season 2

IMDb: 9.1 Rotten Tomatoes: 100%

The explosive conclusion to Arcane's main storyline. Jinx's attack on Piltover pushes the city and the Undercity to the brink of war. This season delivers a satisfying resolution while hinting at future spin-offs. A detailed review is available on our website (link provided).

The Boys — Season 4

IMDb: 8.8 Rotten Tomatoes: 93%

Chaos reigns as Victoria Newman's presidential ambitions clash with Homelander's tightening grip on power. Butcher, facing mortality and betrayal, must rally a fractured team to avert disaster. Eight episodes of intense drama and dark humor.

Baby Reindeer

IMDb: 7.7 Rotten Tomatoes: 99%

A dark comedy-psychological thriller centered on Donny Dann, a struggling comedian whose life intersects with Marta, a mysterious woman whose persistent attention blurs the lines between harmless eccentricity and unsettling obsession.

Ripley

IMDb: 8.1 Rotten Tomatoes: 86%

This stylish adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel follows Tom Ripley, a con artist on the run, as he accepts a seemingly simple assignment that spirals into a web of deception and moral ambiguity.

Shōgun

IMDb: 8.6 Rotten Tomatoes: 99%

Set in 1600 Japan, this series intertwines the story of a captured Dutch pilot with the political turmoil gripping Osaka, creating a captivating tale of power, intrigue, and cultural clash.

The Penguin

IMDb: 8.7 Rotten Tomatoes: 95%

A spin-off of the 2022 Batman film, this miniseries chronicles Oswald Cobblepot's rise to power in Gotham's criminal underworld, setting him against Sofia Falcone in a bloody power struggle.

The Bear — Season 3

IMDb: 8.5 Rotten Tomatoes: 96%

Season three of The Bear focuses on the challenges of opening a new restaurant, testing the limits of the team and their creative culinary endeavors amidst financial pressures and a looming critical review.

These ten series represent just a fraction of 2024's exceptional television offerings. What are your top picks? Share your recommendations in the comments!