2024's Must-Watch TV: Top 10 Shows to Binge

2024's Top 10 TV Series: A Year of Outstanding Television

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 showcases ten captivating series that dominated the year.

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 0 0 Comment on this list

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 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. Rhaenyra's fight for power, Jacaerys's journey north, and Daemon's capture of Harrenhal are just a few highlights of this eight-episode season showcasing political machinations and their devastating consequences across Westeros.

X-Men '97

IMDb: 8.8 Rotten Tomatoes: 99%

This animated superhero series revives the beloved 1992 classic, delivering ten new episodes. With Professor X gone, Magneto leads the X-Men into a new era, featuring upgraded animation and a compelling narrative that promises to resolve long-standing conflicts and introduce a formidable new villain.

Arcane — Season 2

IMDb: 9.1 Rotten Tomatoes: 100%

Picking up where the first season left off, Arcane season two plunges viewers into the aftermath of Jinx's devastating attack on Piltover. The escalating conflict between Piltover and Zaun threatens all-out war, culminating in a satisfying conclusion to the main storyline, with potential spin-offs on the horizon. A detailed review is available on our website (link).

The Boys — Season 4

IMDb: 8.8 Rotten Tomatoes: 93%

Season four of The Boys sees the world teetering on the brink of chaos. Victoria Newman's presidential ambitions, Homelander's tightening grip on power, and Butcher's dwindling lifespan create a volatile mix. The fractured team must overcome their internal struggles to avert disaster in eight action-packed episodes.

Baby Reindeer

IMDb: 7.7 Rotten Tomatoes: 99%

This Netflix hit follows Donny Dann, a struggling comedian who encounters Marta, a mysterious woman whose persistent and unsettling behavior blurs the lines between harmless eccentricity and dangerous obsession. The series masterfully blends dark humor and psychological suspense.

Ripley

IMDb: 8.1 Rotten Tomatoes: 86%

This stylish adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel follows Tom Ripley, a cunning con man forced to flee after a scheme goes awry. He finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of deception when he's hired to bring a wealthy heir home from Italy.

Shōgun

IMDb: 8.6 Rotten Tomatoes: 99%

Set in 1600 Japan, Shōgun plunges into a world of political intrigue and conflict. A captured Dutch pilot becomes a pawn in the power struggle between Japanese daimyo, culminating in a captivating tale of survival and ambition.

The Penguin

IMDb: 8.7 Rotten Tomatoes: 95%

This DC Comics spin-off follows Oswald Cobblepot's rise to power in Gotham's criminal underworld after the death of Carmine Falcone. A bloody battle ensues as Cobblepot clashes with Falcone's daughter for control of the city's criminal empire.

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 stringent kitchen rules, creative daily menus, and a looming critical review from The Chicago Tribune create intense pressure and uncertainty.

These are just a few of the many fantastic shows from 2024. What are your recommendations? Share them in the comments!