A Random List of 24 Series Worth Checking Out from 2024
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Keeping up with all the new content these days is simply impossible, so I’m sure I’ve missed some incredible shows that came out in 2024, especially since I tend to stick to just a few platforms. That said, I managed to watch nearly 100 series this year, most of them mini-series with 8–12 episodes. Here’s a curated list of 24 shows I think are worth a one-time watch. Spanning a variety of genres, there’s something for everyone, though, of course, only explore those that align with your interests. For longer reviews, simply click on the titles! They are in no particular order.
1. Fallout (Prime Video): Based on the popular video game series of the same name, Fallout is an incredibly entertaining dystopian show that’s set in a post-apocalyptic America.
2. Nobody Wants This (Netflix) – A refreshingly modern romantic comedy about a Rabbi and a podcast host who isn’t religious at all falling in love, while everybody watches with skepticism.
3. Masters of the Air (Apple TV+) – This historical drama follows the 100th Bomb Group’s aerial campaign against the Nazis, drawing viewers into the harrowing realities faced by American Air Force officers stationed in England during the conflict.
4. Dragons of Wonderhatch (Prime Video): The magical realm of animated dragon-riding heroes collides with the mundane real world of humans in this Disney fantasy series that’s set in Japan. It’s a cool mix of animated and real worlds.
5. Dan Da Dan (Netflix/Crunchyroll): A wildly fun anime show about two teens who battle creepy aliens, ghosts, and monsters. This is like Jujutsu Kaisen, but much sillier, and with a generous dose of high-school romance and drama.
6. 3 Body Problem Netflix: Okay, I might not have enjoyed this show as much as some others on the list, but this epic sci-fi fantasy which begins with top scientists around the world mysteriously dying amid swirling alien invasion theories, is definitely worth a watch for sci-fi enthusiasts.
7. ‘Young Royals’ (Netflix): The third season of this Swedish drama concluded in 2024, delivering a heartfelt finale to its queer romance about a royal prince who falls in love with a classmate from a middle-class family.
8. The Boys (Prime Video) – Season 4 of this gory-superhero show dropped in 2024, and while it wasn’t a consistent season, it has its standout moments, with primary antagonist Homelander proving to be one of the best TV villains ever.
9. The Penguin (JioCinema) – This series follows Batman villain The Penguin as he schemes to take control of Gotham’s criminal underworld, featuring standout performances by Cristin Milioti and Colin Farrell.
10. Baby Reindeer (Netflix) – Johnny Dunn, a bartender and struggling stand-up comedian, finds that life stops being completely funny for him when a woman begins to stalk him in this disturbingly haunting series.
11. The New Look (Apple TV): An interesting historical-drama about Christian Dior’s rise as a top fashion designer during the end of World War II. It’s is a heady mix of art, war, and fashion during the times of Nazi occupation, inspired by real people and events.
12. Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix): For those like me who haven’t watched the animated series or read the comics, the 2024 Netflix series is a pretty fun fantasy show where a young boy embarks on a dangerous quest to bring peace to the world.
13. Love in the Big City (Viki/TVING): Nam Yoon Su as Go Young brightens this Korean series, which follows his character over the years. It’s a vibrant, queer K-drama set in Seoul, blending romance, heartbreak, and humor.
14. Parasyte: The Grey (Netflix) – A Korean spin-off of the hit horror manga series “Parasyte” by Hitoshi Iwaaki, this gritty show follows a lonely convenience store who teams up with a parasitic alien living in her body to navigate a scary new world.
15. Heartstopper (Netflix) – Season 3 of this popular teen romance came out in 2024 and was just as entertaining as the previous installment, even though the protagonists face a lot more serious challenges.
16. Supacell (Netflix) – This six-episode British superhero series comes with a twist – ordinary folks discover extraordinary powers and don’t know how to deal with their situation! The new heroes band together to find out what’s happening and also fight a greater evil.
17. Sunny (Apple TV) – This quirky, futuristic series follows an expat in Japan investigating her husband’s disappearance with the help of a home-bot. Combining dark comedy, sci-fi thrills, and Yakuza intrigue, the series explores human-AI relationships with a neon, retro-futuristic aesthetic.
18. One Hundred Years of Solitude (Netflix) – Based on Gabriel García Márquez’s novel, ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ follows the triumphs, tragedies, and tangled destinies of the Buendía family, the founders of Macondo, an enchanting town.
19. Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Prime Video) – Honestly, this show could’ve been a lot more fun, but it’s still a decent one time watch for Greek mythology fans, if they’re up for some modern touches. It follows school boy Percy Jackso, the son of a Greek God, who must go on a quest to retrieve Zeus’ bolt to prevent a war between the Gods!
20. Dead Friend Forever (iQIYI) – This Thai series is a guilty-pleasure watch for horror fans, especially if they also enjoy queer themes. When eight friends go to a remote bungalow in the woods to party, a shadowy figure begins to violently attack them.
21.The Gentlemen (Netflix) – Cartel wars, illegal boxing matches, bizarre Catholic cultist mafia gangs, thieving gypsies, and deranged scions, Guy Ritchie’s 2024 series “The Gentlemen” is a wide range of crazy.
22.Call Me Bae (Prime Video) – Another guilty pleasure watch for ‘chick-lit’ fans, this Bollywood series follows Bae, a wealthy young woman disowned by her family, so she must earn her own money for the first time in life & learn how regular humans live.
23. Wandee Goodday (YouTube) – This Thai romance follows a super cute doctor’s romance with a hot upcoming boxer, but first – they start as ‘friends with benefits’.
24. Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc (JioCinema/CrunchyRoll) – This of-course is from Demon Slayer fans, a filler season where the entire slayer corps trains hard for the inevitable battle with Lord Muzan. The last episode of this season sets the stage for an epic war at the infinity castle
That’s a wrap on the list! Hope you found a few titles you might want to check out.
