Somehow, the sound of Santa Claus approaching on his sleigh means that 2024 is drawing to a close. It's the perfect time of year then to reflect on the past 12 months, which has gifted us plenty of brilliant TV shows that have entertained us for hours on end. From unexpected treasures such as an '80s romp-fest to returning sci-fi favorites, and electric video game adaptations to fun anime adventures, it's been quite the year for TV in 2024 delivering an incredible mix of shows.
The question is then – what have been the stand-out shows, what is the best of the best the small screen had to offer this year? We know why you clicked on this article, we know why you are here – you want to know our picks for the best TV shows of 2024. Well, luckily for you the team here at GamesRadar+ have been debating just that over the past weeks, deliberating the following ranking with immense difficulty and arguments. Naturally, there were some ground rules. The TV shows had to have released in the US during 2024 and anything that wasn't screened before the cut-off date of November 30 couldn't be considered. Some major releases then such as Squid Game season 2 and Creature Commandos are therefore missing from the list.
