Binge-Worthy: The Best New Series and Seasons of 2024
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The year has indeed been great for the small screen, filled with extraordinary series. Here's a rundown of the best new shows and continuing seasons this year that stole the spotlight:
1. The Last of Us Season 2 - HBO
After the great reception of its first season, The Last of Us came back this year with even more vigor. Having had a bare outline of the journey that Joel and Ellie would go through in this post-apocalyptic world, the series dipped more into the emotional territory, enhanced by the dynamic performances. Fusing action with strong character development, it became a landmark series this year for both avid gamers and new audiences alike.
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2. Masters of the Air – Apple TV+
From the minds of Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks comes this epic WWII drama that captures the intensity of bomber pilots during some of the most dangerous missions of the war. With its cinematic visuals and a storyline brought on by real-life events, Masters of the Air has been praised as a worthy successor to war dramas like Band of Brothers
DEN OF GEEK
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3. Invincible Season 2 - Prime Video
This animated superhero series is back with its perfect signature mix of humor, action, and emotional depth. As protagonist Mark Grayson wages a battle against the threats from his alien heritage and new villains, this season unfolds the universe for some highly compelling storylines and a much darker take on genre conventions, easily making it one of the talked-about series of 2024
DEN OF GEEK
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4. The Boys Season 4 - Prime Video
Season 4 of The Boys is full of more insane scenes for the fans, along with its sharp-witted satire on the genre of superheroes. Without ever watering down its take on power and corruption, this season plunges right into new controversies as the cat-and-mouse game between antihero Billy Butcher and unhinged Homelander further deepens the dimensions of these two characters.
TIME OUT WORLDWIDE
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5. Interview with the Vampire Season 2 – AMC+
This adaptation of Anne Rice's classic novel remains a compulsively watchful mix of lush, dark storytelling and amazing visuals. These new character dynamics in Season 2, mixed with some intriguing arcs courtesy of Claudia, breathe new life into the lore of the vampire.
DEN OF GEEK
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Honorable Mentions
Several series, from the Slow Horses Season 4 on Apple TV+ and Hacks Season 3 on Max to the versatile Ripley on Netflix, leave their mark-one unique for a watch in genres differing from espionage to comedy to psychological thrills. There has been something for everyone this year.
Each of these series has been a mark of ingenious narration and high production value that keeps raising the bar for TV in 2024. If you're in the mood for some binge-watching with moments that will be etched in your memory, here are the top picks:
1. The Last of Us Season 2 - HBO
After the great reception of its first season, The Last of Us came back this year with even more vigor. Having had a bare outline of the journey that Joel and Ellie would go through in this post-apocalyptic world, the series dipped more into the emotional territory, enhanced by the dynamic performances. Fusing action with strong character development, it became a landmark series this year for both avid gamers and new audiences alike.
TIME OUT WORLDWIDE
.
2. Masters of the Air – Apple TV+
From the minds of Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks comes this epic WWII drama that captures the intensity of bomber pilots during some of the most dangerous missions of the war. With its cinematic visuals and a storyline brought on by real-life events, Masters of the Air has been praised as a worthy successor to war dramas like Band of Brothers
DEN OF GEEK
.
3. Invincible Season 2 - Prime Video
This animated superhero series is back with its perfect signature mix of humor, action, and emotional depth. As protagonist Mark Grayson wages a battle against the threats from his alien heritage and new villains, this season unfolds the universe for some highly compelling storylines and a much darker take on genre conventions, easily making it one of the talked-about series of 2024
DEN OF GEEK
.
4. The Boys Season 4 - Prime Video
Season 4 of The Boys is full of more insane scenes for the fans, along with its sharp-witted satire on the genre of superheroes. Without ever watering down its take on power and corruption, this season plunges right into new controversies as the cat-and-mouse game between antihero Billy Butcher and unhinged Homelander further deepens the dimensions of these two characters.
TIME OUT WORLDWIDE
.
5. Interview with the Vampire Season 2 – AMC+
This adaptation of Anne Rice's classic novel remains a compulsively watchful mix of lush, dark storytelling and amazing visuals. These new character dynamics in Season 2, mixed with some intriguing arcs courtesy of Claudia, breathe new life into the lore of the vampire.
DEN OF GEEK
.
Honorable Mentions
Several series, from the Slow Horses Season 4 on Apple TV+ and Hacks Season 3 on Max to the versatile Ripley on Netflix, leave their mark-one unique for a watch in genres differing from espionage to comedy to psychological thrills. There has been something for everyone this year.
Each of these series has been a mark of ingenious narration and high production value that keeps raising the bar for TV in 2024. If you're in the mood for some binge-watching with moments that will be etched in your memory, here are the top picks: