The best TV series of 2024: top 15 TV series of the past year

“Fawn” (Great Britain, 2024)

Rating on Kinopoisk: 7.3

Number of episodes: 7 x 30 minutes

Donnie Dunn dreams of becoming a comedian. But while he cannot realize himself in humor, he has to work as a bartender. One day, taking pity on one of the bar visitors, he treats her to tea. After this incident, a stranger named Martha begins to visit the pub every day. And then stalk Donny outside of work. As it turned out, the bartender became the object of adoration for an obsessive stalker.

“Fawn” is the most sensational series of 2024. No one predicted a great future for the project with little-known actors. But a week after its release, it became one of the most viral.

The popularity of the film series was increased by the scandals that erupted around it. The story shown on the screen is based on real events that happened to Richard Gadd, who played himself in the film. At first, Gadd was accused of disseminating personal information. And then Fiona Harvey, the real-life prototype of Martha, sued, trying to recover $170 million for libel from the creators of the series.

“Fallout” (USA, 2024)

Rating on Kinopoisk: 8.0

Number of episodes: 8 x 60 minutes

2296 After a nuclear war, the descendants of rich people live in comfortable shelters. They have everything they need for a comfortable existence. But one day a girl named Lucy has to go to the surface – she must find her father, who was kidnapped by raiders. In the radioactive world, many unpredictable and dangerous encounters await her.

Fallout is one of the most successful game adaptations of recent years. Fans of the video game series of the same name were eagerly awaiting it. But the plot of the series turned out to be so fascinating that the project gained popularity among those who are not familiar with the toy.

“Shogun” (USA, 2024)

Rating on Kinopoisk: 8.0

Number of episodes: 10 x 60 minutes

Beginning of the 17th century A European ship is wrecked off the Japanese coast. Surviving navigator John Blackthorn finds himself in the land of the rising sun, closed to everyone. Now he has to go from a prisoner to an assistant to the struggling samurai Yoshi Toranaga and take his place in the political confrontation.

The film adaptation of D. Clavell’s novel is the main historical series of the year. Its success was so overwhelming that the show was renewed for two seasons at once. Now fans are eagerly waiting to see how the story will continue, since according to the book it ended.

“The Three Body Problem” (UK, USA, China, 2024)

Rating on Kinopoisk: 7.7

Number of episodes: 8 x 60 minutes

Strange events are happening in the world of physics: scientists who are about to make important discoveries are dying one by one. Detective Clarence Shea takes over the investigation. But he doesn’t even suspect that aliens have been planning to take over the Earth for a long time.

The spectacular sci-fi film was based on the novel by Chinese writer Liu Cixin, Game of Thrones authors D. Benioff and D.B. Weiss. The budget of the film series made it possible to create a vivid adaptation of the bestseller.

“Under the Bridge” (USA, 2024)

Rating on Kinopoisk: 6.8

Number of episodes: 8 x 50 minutes

A 14-year-old girl, Rina Virk, is found dead after a party. Detective Cam Bentland and writer Rebecca Godfrey, who recently arrived in her hometown to write a book about teenagers, take on the investigation of the incident. Several minors become the main suspects in the case.

Artistic true crime based on the events of 1997. The author of the novel on which the film series was based studied the documents of the trial in detail and conducted about 300 interviews herself. Therefore, the project turned out to be realistic and poignant.

“Gentlemen” (UK, USA, 2024)

Rating on Kinopoisk: 7.8

Number of episodes: 8 x 50 minutes

Peacekeeping officer Edward Halstead inherits from his father not only a luxurious estate, but also a drug empire. Now respectable Halstead will have to get acquainted with the criminal world.

“The Gentlemen” is a spin-off of Guy Ritchie’s gangster comedy. The maestro also took part in the filming of this film show. Therefore, viewers again have the opportunity to encounter a familiar atmosphere and humor.

“Ripley” (USA, 2024)

Rating on Kinopoisk: 7.4

Number of episodes: 8 x 55 minutes

1960 A wealthy businessman instructs petty swindler Tom Ripley to return his son Dickie from Italy, where he denies himself nothing and spends his dad’s money. But Ripley soon realizes that he, too, likes to live off a wealthy sponsor. He decides to get rid of Dickie to take his place.

The next film adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel has an unusual black and white visual. According to critics, this technique reflects the inner world of the calculating criminal Ripley.

“All coincidences are not accidental” (UK, USA, 2024)

Rating on Kinopoisk: 7.9

Number of episodes: 7 x 50 minutes

Successful journalist Katherine receives a book and recognizes herself in its main character. The novel describes the events of past years that Catherine diligently tried to forget and hide. The girl does not understand who is driving her to a nervous breakdown and ruining her whole life.

The multi-part thriller based on the novel of the same name by Renee Knight is the first series in the career of famous director Alfonso Cuaron. Cate Blanchett played the main role in the film version of the bestseller.

“Presumption of Innocence” (USA, 2024)

Rating on Kinopoisk: 7.5

Number of episodes: 8 x 45 minutes

Caroline Polhemus is found lifeless in her home. Later it turns out that on the day of the tragedy the victim saw her lover, the successful prosecutor Rusty Sabich. The latter becomes the main suspect in the case. Tommy Molto, who is aiming to take his place, dreams of putting him behind bars.

The film story is based on the novel by Scott Turow, published in 1987. The film adaptation of the bestseller was successful. Therefore, the platform that released it has already announced the release of the second season.

“Sugar” (USA, 2024)

Rating on Kinopoisk: 7.1

Number of episodes: 9 x 40 minutes

Private detective John Sugar begins another investigation. This time he was hired by famous film producer Jonathan Siegel. The detective has to find the customer’s missing granddaughter Olivia. According to rumors, she got involved with bad company and ran away. Taking up the case, John will have to learn the secrets of the Siegel family and confront mortal danger.

“Sugar” is a fascinating detective story with an intricate plot, unexpected twists and cunning intrigues. An additional highlight of the series was Colin Farrell in the title role.

“New Look”: Style Revolution (USA, 2024)

Rating on Kinopoisk: 7.4

Number of episodes: 10 x 50 minutes

1940s, in occupied Paris, Christian Dior and Coco Chanel compete for the right to set style. The first couturier extols femininity, while the second prefers functionality. The work of fashion designers is hampered by additional worries: Dior must free his sister from German captivity, and Chanel is trying to become the head of a fashion house, using Jewish partners.

The film opens up for viewers behind the scenes of the world of the fashion industry, allowing them to get acquainted with the personalities of great couturiers. And all this in the context of difficult times.

“Connection” (South Korea, 2024)

Rating on Kinopoisk: 8.1

Number of episodes: 14 x 40 minutes

A crime thriller that tells the story of detective Jang Jae-kyung, an honest and responsible servant of the law who works in the drug department. But one day he falls into a net set by criminals. And it soon becomes clear that the troubles have something to do with his childhood friend, who recently died and bequeathed to him more than 3.5 million dollars. Apparently someone else has their eye on the money.

“The Man Inside” (Chile, USA, 2024)

Rating on Kinopoisk: 7.2

Number of episodes: 8 x 30 minutes

A comedy series in the center of which is pensioner Charles, who has lost interest in life. But everything changes dramatically when he comes across an advertisement for a private detective. Due to a set of circumstances, he becomes a “mole” in a nursing home and must uncover violations related to poor treatment of residents.

“Dark Matter” (USA, 2024)

Rating on Kinopoisk: 7.7

Number of episodes: 10 x 50 minutes

Physics teacher Jason Dessen becomes a victim of criminals. He loses consciousness and wakes up in an alternate reality. In another world, he is a recognized scientist. But he has another wife and no children. In the base reality, meanwhile, a stranger takes his place.

“Great Potential” (USA, 2024)

Rating on Kinopoisk: 7.4

Number of episodes: 11 x 50 minutes

The single mother of three makes a living working as a cleaner at a police station. But one day she accidentally helps the police solve a complicated case. The woman’s sharp mind does not go unnoticed, and she is invited to participate in the investigation of cases as a consultant.