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From 'The Bear' To 'Bridgerton' And 'Baby Reindeer', These Are The Best Shows Of 2024 So Far
As we head into the summer, it's safe to say it's been a stellar year for 2024's Tv.
There's nothing quite like winding down with a gripping TV series after a day at work or at the weekend over a takeaway.
From some of our favourite shows getting a shake-up refresh and new casts (Baby Reindeer, One Day) to explosive finales of some of the small screen's greats (Shōgun, Masters Of The Air etc), 2024 is shaping up to be a year of great TV.
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There's no need for an excuse to put your feet up and indulge in some boxset binging right now, which is why we've collated the very best shows from 2024 so far for you to catch up on before another influx of other amazing TV series (listed below) floods your screens in the weeks and months to come.
Whether you're after a dark plot, a glamorous period drama, mind-blowing action or feel-good fun, take a scroll through our guide to the best TV shows that are making 2024.
Happy watching!
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Bridgerton
Last season Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) was left broken-hearted over Colin, however, this new season sees her go from wallflower to the pick of the season. For long-time fans of the show, watching her romance with Colin blossom from friendship into something much more will reignite your love for this much adored fictional period drama.
Baby Reindeer
Currently the most talked about TV show right now, Baby Reindeer depicts Richard Gaad's real life, traumatic experience of being stalked by a woman that he met in a bar. In among this, Gaad navigates his struggling comedy career and the dark side that it brings, as well as questioning his sexuality and what he values most about his identity.
Shōgun
While many action series may miss the mark when it comes to in-depth and satisfying plot lines, Disney +'s Shōgun is not one of them. The Netlix series captures the power struggle between warring regents in 16th century Japan. Based of off James Clavell's bestselling novel, the show brings to life an accurate lens of Japanese culture, tradition and history, plus nail-biting scenes.
The Bear
Jeremy Allen White (Carmy) and Ayo Edebiri (Sydney) will be making their way back to everybody's favourite kitchen on June 27 for the third season of The Bear. The cooking comedy-drama follows Carmy as he fights to turn his family sandwich shop into the crème de la crème. Pressures rise in the new season as the chefs still strive to stay afloat and achieve culinary fame.
Masters Of The Air
Austin Butler and Callum Turner are the duo that we didn't know we needed in this epic series that uncovers the wars of WWII, through the lives of the Mighty Eighth Air Force of the United States Army Air Forces. Filled with drama, explosive scenes and moving plot lines and twists, you'll be left wanting more.
A Man In Full
Based on Tom Wolfe's best selling novel A Man In Full comes the Netflix miniseries, which delves into the finance world of Atlanta, and at the head of it, real estate mogul Charlie Croker. As his business empire begins to disintegrate, he must defend himself from those who wish to capitalise on his sudden and fast-approaching bankruptcy.
Dark Matter
Based on the New York Times bestseller by Blake Crouch, Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly star in its TV adaptation, which sees a man abducted into a parallel version of his life. He encounters mind-boggling landscapes of potential lives that he could have lived as he ultimately embarks on a difficult journey back to save his true family from himself.
Bodkin
An American podcaster by the name of Gilbert Power sets out to the small town of Bodkin, Ireland to reconnect with his Irish roots, and investigate what happened to three townspeople people whose mysterious disappearances where never solved. Joined by 'Dove', an investigative journalist from London, they both soon discover that all is not what it seems in this unnerving town.
Only Murders In The Building
Due to be released on August 27, the fourth season of Only Murders In The Building will see Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) handle reprecussions of Charles' stunt double and good friend Sazz Pataki at the end of season three, and ultimately figure out who was responsible for his death.
One Day
This one is the for the lovers of true romance. One Day sees Leo Woodall (Dex) and Ambika Mod (Emma) star as two friends who meet on their final day of university and their continous will-they-won't-they situation sees them stay in touch over the next two decades. Tissues at the ready!
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