Best TV Series Of 2024

Sometimes, less is more.

There were hundreds of TV series to watch in 2024, but it was a struggle to come up with 10 to include on my annual "Best Of" list. 

Never mistake quantity for quality. 

The following shows provide some hope. But it's getting tougher to find great TV to recommend these days. 

My Top 10 TV Series

10. Nobody Wants This (Netflix)

Kristen Bell and Adam Brody lead a cast that charms the heck out of you in this L.A. based dating rom com. 

9. Abbott Elementary (ABC)

Quinta keeps the network comedy alive with sharp dialogue and a solid ensemble. 

8. Shrinking (AppleTV+)

Therapy can be fun! Harrison Ford has a sense of humor! Ted McGinley proves me wrong! Bill Lawrence keeps making great TV (honorable mention to Bad Monkey). 

7. The Bear (FX/Hulu)

Was it the best season? No. Was it better than 99% of the shows that aired this year? You betcha.  

6. Hacks (MAX)

I thought this premise had one season in it - boy was I wrong. Permanently engrave "Jean Smart" on the Best Actress Emmy. 

5. Slow Horses (AppleTV+)

The best of the glut of spy shows that popped up this year. Gary Oldman is masterful in this drama with a sense of humor and bite that all the others lack. 

4. The Penguin (HBO)

No Batman required - this dark mob tale with great makeup had a stellar first season. 

3. Baby Reindeer (Netflix)

Stalker trauma done right.  

2. Shogun (FX/Hulu)

This 17th century Japanese tale is a true work of art. 

1. Somebody Somewhere (HBO)

The third and final season of Bridget Everett's poignant comedy is everything TV should be. 

Happy new year!