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

2024 delivered a stellar lineup of television, and as the year winds down, 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 in 2296. 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 Wasteland's chaos. A detailed review awaits on our website (link).

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 the rise and fall of key characters as Rhaenyra fights to secure her claim, Jacaerys seeks Northern alliances, and Daemon conquers Harrenhal. Political machinations wreak havoc across Westeros, leaving citizens to bear the devastating consequences. Eight episodes of epic battles and devastating personal tragedies.

X-Men '97

• IMDb: 8.8 Rotten Tomatoes: 99%

This animated superhero series revives the 1992 classic, delivering ten new episodes. Following the death of Professor X, Magneto leads the X-Men into a new era. Expect updated animation, the conclusion of a long-running conflict, a formidable new villain, and explorations of mutant-human relations.

Arcane — Season 2

• IMDb: 9.1 Rotten Tomatoes: 100%

Picking up where the first season left off, Arcane Season 2 plunges viewers into the aftermath of Jinx's devastating attack on Piltover. The resulting chaos threatens all-out war between Piltover and Zaun. This season provides a satisfying conclusion to the main storyline, with potential spin-offs on the horizon. A more detailed review can be found on our website (link).

The Boys — Season 4

• IMDb: 8.8 Rotten Tomatoes: 93%

Season four of The Boys finds the world teetering on the brink. Victoria Newman's presidential ambitions clash with Homelander's growing power, while Butcher grapples with his mortality and a fractured team. Eight episodes of intense drama and dark humor.

Baby Reindeer

• IMDb: 7.7 Rotten Tomatoes: 99%

This Netflix hit follows struggling comedian Donny Dann as he becomes entangled with Marta, a mysterious woman whose increasingly unsettling behavior blurs the lines between harmless eccentricity and dangerous obsession. A masterful blend of dark comedy and psychological suspense.

Ripley

• IMDb: 8.1 Rotten Tomatoes: 86%

Netflix's adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel follows Tom Ripley, a cunning con man forced to flee after his schemes unravel. He finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of deception when hired to bring back a wealthy heir. A stylish and suspenseful take on a classic tale.

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. A clash of cultures and a power struggle for control of the nation.

The Penguin

• IMDb: 8.7 Rotten Tomatoes: 95%

This DC Comics spin-off, a sequel to the 2022 Batman film, details Oswald Cobblepot's rise to power in Gotham's criminal underworld following the death of Carmine Falcone. A bloody power struggle ensues with Falcone's daughter.

The Bear — Season 3

• IMDb: 8.5 Rotten Tomatoes: 96%

Season three of The Bear centers on the challenges of opening a new restaurant. Carmen Berzatto's strict kitchen rules create friction, while a critical review threatens the restaurant's future.

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