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Best TV Shows of 2024: Best New Series to Watch Now

Welcome to our guide of the Best TV Shows of 2024, featuring every Certified Fresh series as they come in week by week!

June was truly one of the strongest months in acclaimed TV in recent memory, with all these shows going Certified Fresh: The Boys: Season Four. Presumed Innocent. Queenie. The Woman in the Wall. House of the Dragon: Season Two. Clipped. The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. Star Wars: The Acolyte. Fantasmas. My Lady Jane –

Girls5eva: Season 3 (2024)
100%

#1
Adjusted Score: 102090%
Critics Consensus: Sustaining a high note with enough finesse to go platinum, Girls5Eva's third season is just as daffy and jubilant as the first two.
Starring: Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell, Busy Philipps
Directed By: Tina Fey, Robert Carlock, Jeff Richmond, David Miner

Shōgun: Limited Series (2024)
99%

#2
Adjusted Score: 111489%
Critics Consensus: Visually sumptuous and enriched with cultural verisimilitude, Shōgun is an epic adaptation that outdoes the original.
Starring: Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai
Directed By: Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks, Edward L. McDonnell, Michael De Luca

X-Men '97: Season 1 (2024)
99%

#3
Adjusted Score: 107437%
Critics Consensus: Pulling off the x-traordinary feat of staying true to its beloved predecessor while charting a path forward for the franchise, X-Men '97 is simply x-cellent.
Starring: Cal Dodd, Ray Chase, Alison Sealy-Smith, Jennifer Hale
Directed By: Beau DeMayo, Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, Chase Conley

Baby Reindeer: Limited Series (2024)
98%

#4
Adjusted Score: 105351%
Critics Consensus: A bracing work of autofiction by creator and star Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer can be a punishing watch but richly rewards viewers with its emotional complexity and excellent performances.
Starring: Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning, Nava Mau, Tom Goodman-Hill
Directed By: Weronika Tofilska, Josephine Bornebusch, Richard Gadd, Petra Fried

Interview With the Vampire: Season 2 (2024)
98%

#5
Adjusted Score: 101010%
Critics Consensus: Going from strength to strength with new settings and vivid characterizations, Interview with the Vampire's sophomore season still has plenty of inspiration coursing through its veins.
Starring: Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid, Delainey Hayles, Eric Bogosian
Directed By: Rolin Jones, Mark Johnson, Anne Rice, Christopher Rice

Hacks: Season 3 (2024)
97%

#6
Adjusted Score: 100932%
Critics Consensus: Reuniting never felt so good -- Hacks roars back with a fresh set and a persuasive argument for its own longevity.
Starring: Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Rose Abdoo
Directed By: Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, Mike Schur, David Miner

Mary & George: Limited Series (2024)
96%

#7
Adjusted Score: 101197%
Critics Consensus: Bawdy, irreverent, and ruled by Julianne Moore in top form, Mary & George is a regal treat for fans of frothy court intrigue.
Starring: Julianne Moore, Nicholas Galitzine, Tony Curran, Niamh Algar
Directed By: Oliver Hermanus, Alex Winckler, Florian Cossen, Liza Marshall

Fantasmas: Season 1 (2024)
96%

#8
Adjusted Score: 98081%
Critics Consensus: A colorful succession of sketches made cohesive by Julio Torres' one-of-a-kind sensibility, Fantasmas is another vivid variation on the wunderkind's imaginative themes.
Starring: Emma Stone, Martine, Steve Buscemi, Bernardo Velasco
Directed By: Julio Torres, Alex Bach, Emma Stone, Olivia Gerke

American Nightmare: Season 1 (2024)
96%

#9
Adjusted Score: 97985%
Critics Consensus: Equal parts infuriating and suspenseful, American Nightmare is an instructive chronicle of institutional bias making a horrifying crime even worse.
Starring:
Directed By: Bernadette Higgins, Felicity Morris, Rebecca North, Fiona Stourton

The Tourist: Season 2 (2024)
96%

#10
Adjusted Score: 97956%
Critics Consensus: The Tourist continues to twist and turn towards an unguessable destination, with Jamie Dornan and Danielle Macdonald's palpable performances making the journey wholly worthwhile along the way.
Starring: Jamie Dornan, Danielle Macdonald, Olwen Fouéré, Francis Magee
Directed By: Lisa Mulcahy, Fergus O'Brien

Jerrod Carmichael: Reality Show: Season 1 (2024)
95%

#11
Adjusted Score: 96702%
Critics Consensus: Following comedian Jerrod Carmichael with an almost painful sense of intimacy, Reality Show feels more sculpted by authorial intent than spontaneity but achieves the same ends of laying its subject bare.
Starring: Jerrod Carmichael
Directed By: Jerrod Carmichael, Eli B. Despres, Susie Fox, Ari Katcher

In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon: Miniseries (2024)
95%

#12
Adjusted Score: 96525%
Critics Consensus: Reflecting on Paul Simon's current life as much as it looks back on his illustrious career, In Restless Dreams proves to be a movingly complete portrait of an artist.
Starring: Paul Simon
Directed By: Alex Gibney

Fallout: Season 1 (2024)
94%

#13
Adjusted Score: 109135%
Critics Consensus: An adaptation that feels like a true extension of the games, Fallout is a post-apocalyptic blast for newcomers and longtime fans alike.
Starring: Ella Purnell, Kyle MacLachlan, Walton Goggins, Moises Arias
Directed By: Jonathan Nolan, Jonathan Nolan, Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Graham Wagner

The Boys: Season 4 (2024)
93%

#14
Adjusted Score: 101295%
Critics Consensus: Boxing in the political arena with a bloodied smile, The Boys' fourth season is grim and even a little glum while holding up a cracked mirror towards modern society.
Starring: Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty
Directed By: Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver

Doctor Who: Season 1 (2024)
94%

#15
Adjusted Score: 98321%
Critics Consensus: Ncuti Gatwa's dashing interpretation of The Doctor brings a breath of fresh air aboard the TARDIS, piloting this perennial sci-fi series into an exciting new era.
Starring: Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Jemma Redgrave, Sîan Phillips
Directed By: Russell T. Davies, Julie Gardner, Jane Tranter, Joel Collins

Elsbeth: Season 1 (2024)
94%

#16
Adjusted Score: 97114%
Critics Consensus: Carrie Preston's standout character from The Good Wife makes for a great detective in this amiable and clever spinoff.
Starring: Carrie Preston, Wendell Pierce, Carra Patterson, Gina Gershon
Directed By: Robert King, Michelle King, Liz Glotzer, Jonathan Tolins

Curb Your Enthusiasm: Season 12 (2024)
94%

#17
Adjusted Score: 96356%
Critics Consensus: Finally closing the door while not making a big deal of it, Curb Your Enthusiasm bows out as cranky and shaggy as ever.
Starring: Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman
Directed By: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Jeff Schaffer, Gavin Polone

True Detective: Night Country (2024)
93%

#18
Adjusted Score: 108041%
Critics Consensus: Frighteningly atmospheric and anchored by Jodie Foster and Kali Reis' superb performances, Night Country is a fresh and frosty variation on True Detective's existential themes.
Starring: Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, Finn Bennett, Fiona Shaw
Directed By: Issa López, Nic Pizzolatto

We Were the Lucky Ones: Limited Series (2024)
93%

#19
Adjusted Score: 95502%
Critics Consensus: Equal parts harrowing and life-affirming, We Were the Lucky Ones is a sensitively told tale of perseverance given tear-inducing heart by its wonderful ensemble.
Starring: Joey King, Logan Lerman, Hadas Yaron, Henry Lloyd-Hughes
Directed By: Erica Lipez, Thomas Kail, Jennifer Todd, Adam Milch

My Lady Jane: Season 1 (2024)
94%

#20
Adjusted Score: 96988%
Critics Consensus: A romp-antasy for revisionary souls, My Lady Jane has her cake and slays it too.
Starring: Emily Bader, Edward Bluemel, Jordan Peters, Robyn Betteridge
Directed By: Meredith Glynn, Sarah Bradshaw, Laurie MacDonald, Jamie Babbit

Dead Boy Detectives: Season 1 (2024)
92%

#21
Adjusted Score: 97749%
Critics Consensus: Dead Boy Detectives expands the Sandman universe with an addictively entertaining paranormal fantasy with excitement, romance, and young adult angst to spare.
Starring: George Rexstrew, Jayden Revri, Kassius Nelson, Yuyu Kitamura
Directed By: Steve Yockey, Beth Schwartz, Jeremy Carver, Greg Berlanti

A Gentleman in Moscow: Limited Series (2024)
92%

#22
Adjusted Score: 95750%
Critics Consensus: Illuminated by Ewan McGregor's debonair performance, A Gentleman in Moscow is a rewarding and whimsical portrait of a life blossoming under constraining circumstances.
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Leah Harvey, Johnny Harris
Directed By: Tom Harper, Sharon Hughff, Ben Vanstone

Outer Range: Season 2 (2024)
92%

#23
Adjusted Score: 94201%
Critics Consensus: With a better handle on its characters and a willingness to get even weirder, Outer Range's sophomore outing is in the zone.
Starring: Josh Brolin, Imogen Poots, Lili Taylor, Tamara Podemski
Directed By: Brian Watkins, Zev Borow, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner

One Day: Limited Series (2024)
91%

#24
Adjusted Score: 95970%
Critics Consensus: Chronicling the passage of time with well-observed sweep, One Day is by turns giddy and somber but always swooningly romantic.
Starring: Leo Woodall, Ambika Mod, Amber Grappy, Tim McInnerny
Directed By: Molly Manners, Luke Snellin, John Hardwick, Kate Hewitt

Mr. & Mrs. Smith: Season 1 (2024)
90%

#25
Adjusted Score: 103666%
Critics Consensus: Building on the basic premise of its source material, Mr. & Mrs. Smith anchors its spy hijinks in a relationship drama fueled by the chemistry between its charming leads.
Starring: Donald Glover, Maya Erskine, Wagner Moura, Parker Posey
Directed By: Hiro Murai, Donald Glover, Karena Evans, Stephen Glover

House of the Dragon: Season 2 (2024)
89%

#26
Adjusted Score: 96546%
Critics Consensus: Approaching its dynastic cataclysm with a deliberate stride rather than a charging gallop, House of the Dragon carefully sets up its emotional stakes to make the fiery spectacle all the more scorching.
Starring: Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint
Directed By: George R.R. Martin, Ryan Condal, Sara Hess, Alan Taylor

Steve! (Martin) A Documentary in 2 Pieces: Miniseries (2024)
90%

#27
Adjusted Score: 95538%
Critics Consensus: Assembled in an eccentric style befitting its subject, this affectionate documentary explores Steve Martin's "Then" and "Now" with an intimacy that will delight fans.
Starring: Steve Martin, Tina Fey, Selena Gomez, Jerry Seinfeld
Directed By: Morgan Neville, Morgan Neville, Meghan Walsh, Charlise Holmes

Criminal Record: Season 1 (2024)
90%

#28
Adjusted Score: 95334%
Critics Consensus: With the formidable pairing of Cush Jumbo and Peter Capaldi providing a scintillating focal point, Criminal Record is a mystery that only gets more intriguing as it unfolds.
Starring: Cush Jumbo, Peter Capaldi, Stephen Campbell Moore, Zoë Wanamaker
Directed By: Peter Capaldi, Cush Jumbo, Elaine Collins, Paul Rutman

The Sympathizer: Limited Series (2024)
89%

#29
Adjusted Score: 97215%
Critics Consensus: The Sympathizer does a solidly satisfying job of adapting its ambitious source material, conveying its core themes even as it occasionally struggles with its structure.
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Hoa Xuande, Scott Ly, Fred Nguyen Khan
Directed By: Jisun Back, Amanda Burrell, Park Chan-wook, Robert Downey Jr.

Manhunt: Limited Series (2024)
88%

#30
Adjusted Score: 93363%
Critics Consensus: Dramatizing a flashpoint in American history with hot-blooded performances and contemporary resonance, Manhunt transcends the trappings of wax museum recreation to deliver addicting entertainment.
Starring: Tobias Menzies, Anthony Boyle, Lovie Simone, Will Harrison
Directed By: Monica Beletsky, Carl Franklin, Michael Rotenberg, Richard Abate

The Jinx: Part Two: Part Two (2024)
88%

#31
Adjusted Score: 91268%
Critics Consensus: Becoming more metatextual after the shocking revelations of its first season, Andrew Jarecki's riveting docuseries evades the sophomore jinx by exploring the insidious entourage that enabled Robert Durst's crimes.
Starring: Robert Durst
Directed By: Andrew Jarecki

Griselda: Season 1 (2024)
87%

#32
Adjusted Score: 93139%
Critics Consensus: Sofía Vergara impressively disappears into the role of Griselda Blanco in this propulsive gangster saga, which plays loose with the facts but achieves genuine grit.
Starring: Sofía Vergara, Alberto Guerra, Christian Tappán, Martín Rodríguez
Directed By: Andrés Baiz, Eric Newman, Andrés Baiz, Doug Miro

Renegade Nell: Season 1 (2024)
87%

#33
Adjusted Score: 89980%
Critics Consensus: Renegade Nell has a hero worth rooting for in Louisa Harland, and even if it curiously blurs the line between family-friendly and edgy, it makes a spunky first impression.
Starring: Louisa Harland, Frank Dillane, Alice Kremelberg, Enyi Okoronkwo
Directed By: Sally Wainwright, Ben Taylor, Faith Penhale, Will Johnston

The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin: Season 1 (2024)
87%

#34
Adjusted Score: 89853%
Critics Consensus: A Pythonesque farce that's on the right side of silly, these completely made-up adventures are an ideal showcase for Noel Fielding's comedic chops.
Starring: Noel Fielding, Hugh Bonneville, Asim Chaudhry, Duayne Boachie
Directed By: Kenton Allen, Noel Fielding, Victoria Grew, Matthew Justice

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live: Season 1 (2024)
87%

#35
Adjusted Score: 89592%
Critics Consensus: A Walking Dead spinoff that balances past and present without skimping on blockbuster scope, The Ones Who Live is a consistent treat for longtime fans.
Starring: Andrew Lincoln, Danai Gurira, Pollyanna McIntosh, Lesley-Ann Brandt
Directed By: Scott M. Gimple, Danai Gurira, Andrew Lincoln, Brian Bockrath

Queenie: Season 1 (2024)
86%

#36
Adjusted Score: 88598%
Critics Consensus: Compelling and flawed as its titular character, Queenie does justice to its acclaimed source material by fully embracing the messiness of coming into one's own.
Starring: Dionne Brown, Michelle Greenidge, Mim Shaikh, Elisha Applebaum
Directed By: Candice Carty-Williams, Sarah Conroy, Steve November, Joelle Mae David

Ripley: Limited Series (2024)
86%

#37
Adjusted Score: 102133%
Critics Consensus: Bathed in opulent black and white with a reptilian Andrew Scott holding the screen hostage, Steven Zaillian's sumptuous reinterpretation of Ripley draws fresh blood from Patricia Highsmith's insidious social climber.
Starring: Andrew Scott, Dakota Fanning, Johnny Flynn
Directed By: Steven Zaillian, Garrett Basch, Clayton Townsend, Guymon Casady

Masters of the Air: Limited Series (2024)
85%

#38
Adjusted Score: 96979%
Critics Consensus: Soaring high with its immaculate production design and acutely well-observed characters, Masters of the Air can stand proud alongside its sibling series Band of Brothers and The Pacific.
Starring: Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Anthony Boyle, Nate Mann
Directed By: Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, Timothy Van Patten

Under the Bridge: Limited Series (2024)
85%

#39
Adjusted Score: 91009%
Critics Consensus: Unraveling a brutal mystery with a sensitive touch, Under the Bridge occasionally glosses over its most interesting elements but excels as an exploration of cruelty.
Starring: Lily Gladstone, Chloe Guidry, Javon "Wanna" Walton, Izzy G.
Directed By: Rebecca Godfrey, Samir Mehta, Liz Tigelaar, Stacey Silverman

Clipped: Limited Series (2024)
88%

#40
Adjusted Score: 91123%
Critics Consensus: Sordid and soapy as befitting the story of Donald Sterling's fall from grace, Clipped's terrific ensemble brings this memorable cast of real-life characters to vivid life.
Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Jacki Weaver, Ed O'Neill, Cleopatra Coleman
Directed By: Gina Welch, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Zanne Devine

Expats: Limited Series (2024)
84%

#41
Adjusted Score: 90499%
Critics Consensus: By turns emotionally devastating and icy, Expats is a challenging drama made riveting by an ace cast and creator Lulu Wang's deft direction.
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Brian Tee, Sarayu Blue, Jack Huston
Directed By: Alice Bell, Nicole Kidman, Daniele Tate Melia, Theresa Park

The Brothers Sun: Season 1 (2024)
84%

#42
Adjusted Score: 88680%
Critics Consensus: While The Brothers Sun's mix of brutality and sweetness sometimes veers into tonal whiplash, inspired fight choreography and a terrific cast keep it a fun family affair.
Starring: Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien, Sam Li, Highdee Kuan
Directed By: Kevin Tancharoen, Viet Nguyen, Brad Falchuk, Byron Wu

Star Wars: The Acolyte: Season 1 (2024)
80%

#43
Adjusted Score: 93271%
Critics Consensus: Taking fresh risks with Star Wars lore while having infectious fun playing with the stylistic trappings of a galaxy far, far away, The Acolyte is a Padawan series with the potential to become a Master.
Starring: Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Carrie-Anne Moss
Directed By: Leslye Headland, Kathleen Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Jeff King

Sugar: Season 1 (2024)
82%

#44
Adjusted Score: 90830%
Critics Consensus: A modern noir steeped in the classic tradition, Sugar could use stronger clues to go along with its ample style, but Colin Farrell's cool performance keeps things compelling.
Starring: Colin Farrell, Amy Ryan, Kirby, Dennis Boutsikaris
Directed By: Colin Farrell, Fernando Meirelles, Simon Kinberg, Mark Protosevich

Dark Matter: Season 1 (2024)
82%

#45
Adjusted Score: 88374%
Critics Consensus: Dark Matter's intriguing ideas are spread a tad thin over its season-long runtime, but fans of foreboding sci-fi will find its residue addictively sticky.
Starring: Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson
Directed By: Blake Crouch, Matthew Tolmach, David Manpearl, Joel Edgerton

Shardlake: Season 1 (2024)
81%

#46
Adjusted Score: 83502%
Critics Consensus: Well acted if a bit unconvincing in its verisimilitude, Shardlake's fast pace keeps it from feeling like a dry tutoring lesson on Tudors intrigue.
Starring: Arthur Hughes, Sean Bean, Anthony Boyle, Babou Ceesay
Directed By: Lee Mason, George Ormond, Mark Pybus, Stevie Lee

3 Body Problem: Season 1 (2024)
79%

#47
Adjusted Score: 92631%
Critics Consensus: Tackling its ambitious source material with impressive gusto, 3 Body Problem's first season proves a solid start that should leave sci-fi fans eager for more.
Starring: Jess Hong, Liam Cunningham, Eiza González, Jovan Adepo
Directed By: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Bernadette Caulfield, Alexander Woo

Hazbin Hotel: Season 1 (2024)
79%

#48
Adjusted Score: 81727%
Critics Consensus: A hellzapoppin' musical series swathed in hot, vibrant colors, Hazbin Hotel is worth a booking.
Starring: Erika Henningsen, Stephanie Beatriz, Alex Brightman, Keith David
Directed By: Vivienne "VivziePop" Medrano, Vivienne "VivziePop" Medrano, Joel Kuwahara, Dana Tafoya Cameron

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans: Capote vs. The Swans (2024)
77%

#49
Adjusted Score: 86212%
Critics Consensus: While this Feud might lack the abundance of incident that made its predecessor such a nasty delight, Capote vs. the Swans' luxe milieu and dynamite ensemble will keep spectators entertained.
Starring: Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny
Directed By: Ryan Murphy, Alexis Martin Woodall, Jon Robin Baitz, Gus Van Sant

Monsieur Spade: Season 1 (2024)
77%

#50
Adjusted Score: 79375%
Critics Consensus: Commanding the camera's full attention amidst the French countryside, Clive Owen makes for a mesmerizingly craggy Sam Spade even as the series around him struggles to live up to its hallowed lineage.
Starring: Clive Owen, Cara Bossom, Denis Ménochet, Louise Bourgoin
Directed By: Scott Frank, Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson, Teddy Schwarzman

Presumed Innocent: Season 1 (2024)
76%

#51
Adjusted Score: 83826%
Critics Consensus: Enlivened by an outstanding ensemble, Presumed Innocent isn't guilty of upstaging the original movie but acquits itself well as an entertaining courtroom drama.
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, Elizabeth Marvel
Directed By: Jake Gyllenhaal, David E. Kelley, J.J. Abrams, Anne Sewitsky

The Tattooist of Auschwitz: Limited Series (2024)
76%

#52
Adjusted Score: 79355%
Critics Consensus: A dramatization of atrocity and the fickleness of memory that can be difficult to watch, The Tattooist of Auschwitz is dramatically uneven but undeniably affecting.
Starring: Jonah Hauer-King, Melanie Lynskey, Anna Próchniak, Phénix Brossard
Directed By: Tali Shalom-Ezer, Claire Mundell, Adrian Burns, Serena Thompson

Knuckles: Limited Series (2024)
75%

#53
Adjusted Score: 78153%
Critics Consensus: Pairing Idris Elba's terse echidna with a befuddled Adam Pally, Knuckles could use some extra punch to appeal more broadly beyond youngsters but hits just fine as light family entertainment.
Starring: Idris Elba, Adam Pally, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter
Directed By: Jeff Fowler, Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, John Whittington

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