Top 10 must-watch shows of 2024 so far

With a plethora of incredible television options in 2024, it’s hard to know where to start. While we give honorable mentions to hits like Fallout, Masters of the Air, Criminal Record, Queenie, and Fantasmas, they didn’t quite make our Top 10 list this 4th of July. However, they all represent TV at its best.

In no particular order, here are the shows that have debuted in 2024 so far that are worth celebrating this holiday:

1. Baby Reindeer (Netflix): A gripping miniseries based on a true story of a female stalker and the resulting psychological trauma. It’s a show you can’t and shouldn’t look away from.

2. Diarra from Detroit (BET+): This eight-episode dramedy follows a divorced teacher in Detroit navigating the complexities of relationships and crime. Executive produced by Kenya Barris, it’s a genre-bending show fueled by unique star power.

3. A Man in Full (Netflix): Jeff Daniels and Diane Lane deliver stellar performances in this adaptation of Tom Wolfe’s novel. This Netflix series is a must-watch for fans of captivating drama.

4. Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show (HBO): This brutally honest docuseries showcases Jerrod Carmichael’s sharp wit and vulnerability as he navigates life as a gay man.

5. The Sympathizer (HBO): This mind-bending series, based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer-winning novel, features Robert Downey Jr. in a multi-role performance. With Sandra Oh also starring, it’s a realpolitik bursting result that rests on the shoulders of Hoa Xuande.

6. Echo (Disney+): Led by Alaqua Cox, this Marvel series breaks away from the franchise’s usual formula and tells a complete, heart-wrenching, and uplifting story.

7. True Detective: Night Country (HBO): This stunning and disturbing six-episode series, starring Jodie Foster and Kali Reis, resets the franchise with a captivating mystery in the Alaskan wilderness.

8. Big Mood (Tubi): This witty and insightful series explores the creative process, mental health, and friendship with the talents of Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West.

9. X-Men ’97 (Disney+): This revival of the classic ’90s animated series tackles sophisticated themes and poses big questions without easy answers.

10. Shōgun (FX): This epic saga of 17th Century Japan and a marooned Englishman has swept audiences away, prompting FX to renew the series for two more seasons.