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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.
But anyways, enough with all that, let’s crack on. Here’s our ranked list of the best TV shows of 2024.
TV shows of the year 2024
25. Invincible season 2 (Part 2)
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Showrunner:Simon Racioppa
The year began with constant grumbles about Invincible’s second season. Having been split in two, fans had waited (im)patiently for the next step of Mark Grayson’s high-flying journey. Thankfully, the four episodes wedidget this year certainly delivered. Hot on the heels of the reveal of his father’s new child on the planet of Thraxas, the second part of season 2 marked the moment Mark was finally able to strike out on his own. Highlights in this batch included a slyly brilliant Spider-Man parody, a brutal takedown of Invincible’s nemesis Angstrom Levy, and a quick-as-a-flash appearance from Viltriumite Anissa, one that showcased just how far Mark is out of his depth. Yes, Invincible is learning its lessons about splitting the show in two going forward, but a lot can be said for the Prime Video series' unwelcome break never once halting its runaway momentum.Bradley Russell
Check out ourInvincible season 2 part 2 review
24. House of the Dragon season 2
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Showrunner:Ryan Condal
Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon slowed down proceedings for season 2, swapping major time jumps and recastings for plot and schemes – but still plenty of blood, sex, and tragedy. The season premiere features a gut-wrenching twist that has terrible repercussions for what’s to come, but don’t let that fool you: season 2 isn’t concerned with shock and spectacle.
Ryan Condal exclusive interviewHouse of the Dragon season 2 showrunner doesn’t feel the pressure of following the controversial Game of Thrones season 8: “Our challenge comes from within”
Ryan Condal exclusive interview
House of the Dragon season 2 showrunner doesn’t feel the pressure of following the controversial Game of Thrones season 8: “Our challenge comes from within”
House of the Dragon season 2 showrunner doesn’t feel the pressure of following the controversial Game of Thrones season 8: “Our challenge comes from within”
Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke are still the cornerstones of the show, thanks to both of their individual performances as warring queens Rhaenyra and Alicent and in how they depict their complex, tortured relationship with each other, even now after so many years have passed since their childhood together in King’s Landing. While D’Arcy and Cooke’s compelling portrayals of motherhood and lost love may provide a real-world anchor, more high-stakes dragon action and Daemon’s nightmarish visions at Harrenhal remind us that House of the Dragon is still a must-watch fantasy offering.Emily Garbutt
Check out ourHouse of the Dragon season 2 review
23. The Acolyte
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Showrunner:Leslye Headland
Star Wars’s small screen efforts have been dynamic and exciting additions to the legendary saga, and The Acolyte is no different (though, sadly it won’t be returning for season 2). Jumping back in time to a golden age 100 years before the events of The Phantom Menace, The Acolyte charts the rise of darkness in the galaxy – culminating in Darth Sidious, AKA Palpatine (AKA the Emperor), dissolving the Republic and claiming absolute power for himself.
Opinion(Image credit: Disney/Lucasfilm)That Qimir scene in the Acolyte proves the thirst is strong with Star Wars fans, and the Dark Side has never been more dangerous
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(Image credit: Disney/Lucasfilm)That Qimir scene in the Acolyte proves the thirst is strong with Star Wars fans, and the Dark Side has never been more dangerous
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That Qimir scene in the Acolyte proves the thirst is strong with Star Wars fans, and the Dark Side has never been more dangerous
Check out ourThe Acolyte episode 8 review
22. Only Murders in the Building season 4
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Showrunner:John Hoffman
No one knows quite why Martin Short, Steve Martin, and Selena Gomez worksowell together – not even Only Murders in the Building’s creators – but four seasons in, and the trio’s fizzy chemistry continues to make the comedy series one of the best show’s on TV.
Steve Martin exclusive interviewSteve Martin wants Ryan Reynolds and Cate Blanchett to guest star in Only Murders in the Building
Steve Martin exclusive interview
Steve Martin wants Ryan Reynolds and Cate Blanchett to guest star in Only Murders in the Building
Steve Martin wants Ryan Reynolds and Cate Blanchett to guest star in Only Murders in the Building
Mabel is still lost and broke, Charles is an anxious square, and Oliver is as ostentatious as ever. But we’re not here for character development, we’re here for hilarious hijinks and the odd emotional moment; both of which season 4 has in abundance. This time around, the perky podcasters try to get to the bottom of Charles' former stunt double Sazz’s disappearance, all while navigating the chaotic production of a film about their very first murder investigation. The framing puts a fun, meta twist on the proceedings, while its menagerie of guest stars are all sensational, from Eugene Levy and Molly Shannon to Melissa McCarthy.Amy West
21. The Boys season 4
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Showrunner:Eric Kripke
This year we saw Prime Video’s diabolical show The Boys return for round four, marking its bloodiest and most politically charged season yet. Welcoming back Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) and his Boys, as well as Homelander (Antony Starr) and what was left of The Seven, Eric Kripke’s The Boys season 4 continues the two leaders’ ongoing battle. But with Victoria Neuman gunning for the Oval Office and more Supes adding to Vought’s fighting power, we saw the tensest contention yet almost come to heads, ending on a rather infuriating cliffhanger.
Eric Kripke exclusive interviewThe Boys showrunner shares his reasons for bringing back Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy in season 5: “Despite his tragic ugliness, we thought we should give him a shot”
Eric Kripke exclusive interview
The Boys showrunner shares his reasons for bringing back Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy in season 5: “Despite his tragic ugliness, we thought we should give him a shot”
The Boys showrunner shares his reasons for bringing back Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy in season 5: “Despite his tragic ugliness, we thought we should give him a shot”
But what the penultimate season lacks in conclusion, it makes up for with a stack of sex dungeons, killer chickens, shredded Supes, and a sexually charged sauna scene we will never forget. Yeah, you read that right. Plus the shock return of one of our favorite Supes ever only fuels our excitement for the final season. Bring on The Boys season 5!Megan Garside
Check out ourThe Boys season 4 review
20. Batman: Caped Crusader
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Showrunner:Bruce Timm
Fans have spent three decades searching for a true spiritual successor to Batman: The Animated Series. Batman: Caped Crusader, which brings back BTAS co-creator Bruce Timm (alongside superstar producers Matt Reeves and J.J. Abrams), proved to be more than worth the wait. Set in the 1940s, Caped Crusader uses the noir period piece’s setting to focus more on the character dynamics between Batman and a revolving rogues' gallery of reinvented villains – including a gender-flipped Penguin and a far more sinister Harley Quinn compared to the past decade’s poppy, preppy take on the character.
Hamish Linklater exclusive interview(Image credit: Prime Video)Batman: Caped Crusader star says chasing Kevin Conroy’s voice was an early mistake and reveals his pick for who should be James Gunn’s live-action Batman
Hamish Linklater exclusive interview
(Image credit: Prime Video)Batman: Caped Crusader star says chasing Kevin Conroy’s voice was an early mistake and reveals his pick for who should be James Gunn’s live-action Batman
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Batman: Caped Crusader star says chasing Kevin Conroy’s voice was an early mistake and reveals his pick for who should be James Gunn’s live-action Batman
In a thankless situation, Hamish Linklater seamlessly took over the cowl from the late Kevin Conroy and thrived in the role. His stern, stoic take on the DC hero meshed superbly with his Golden Age of Hollywood-style portrayal as Bruce Wayne, while his feisty relationship with Catwoman – and finale Joker tease – is begging to be explored further in a confirmed second season.Bradley Russell
Check out ourBatman: Caped Crusader review
19. Rivals
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Showrunner:Dominic Treadwell-Collins
An ’80s set adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s romp-fest Rivals starring David Tennant, Aidan Turner and, uh, Danny Dyer? This wasn’t on our bingo card to end up being one of the best shows of 2024 but honestly from the first episode, we were hooked. The Hulu and Disney Plus series follows the rivalry between the dastardly Lord Tony Baddingham (Tennant) and MP and former showjumper Rupert Cambell-Black (Alex Hassell) which gets heated when the pair start contending over a local television station. Add in the dynamics of brash American producer Cameron Cook (Nafessa Williams) and charming Irish presenter Declan O’Hara (Turner) and things only get more complicated in this show where everyone is sleeping with everyone else (especially if they’re not their spouses). Giddy up for a wild and surprisingly emotional ride that’s worth it alone just for Dyer’s star-turn as Freddie Jones.Fay Watson
18. Dead Boy Detectives
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Showrunners:Steve Yockey and Beth Schwartz
Netflix giveth and taketh away. Dead Boy Detectives is a delightfully queer and deeply moving exploration of loss, grief, love, and sexuality that captures the delightfully dark spirit of its comic book counterpart – and it was canceled after just one season. The streaming giant is no stranger to fantasy shows, but this one was easily one of the most (if notthemost) unique to hit the platform what with its stylish procedural-like format juxtaposed with an impossibly morbid supernatural storyline and vibrant, complex characters that use outdated British slang and throw Molotov cocktails at monsters. Yes, Edwin (George Rexstrew) and Charles (Jayden Revri) are dead, yes, they run a detective agency, but they’re using their time on earth to help other entities who have yet to pass on – and each new case they take is just as heartbreaking as the last.Lauren Milici
Check out ourDead Boy Detectives review
17. Delicious in Dungeon
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Showrunner:Yoshihiro Miyajima
16. Doctor Who season 1
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Showrunner:Russell T Davies
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Check out our review ofDoctor Who episode 8 ‘Empire of Death’
15. Agatha All Along
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Showrunner:Jac Schaeffer
WandaVision spin-off Agatha All Along lived up to its lofty expectations as it proved to be a wonderful witchy delight. Like its predecessor, it pushed the boundaries of what an MCU series can be, offering up camp comedy, gorgeous costumes and practical sets, musical numbers, queer characters, and a refreshingly episodic format – as well as an ensemble cast with dynamite chemistry.
OpinionAgatha All Along just topped WandaVision with its latest episode and it’s proof that creator Jac Schaeffer should become Marvel Television’s answer to Kevin Feige
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Agatha All Along just topped WandaVision with its latest episode and it’s proof that creator Jac Schaeffer should become Marvel Television’s answer to Kevin Feige
Agatha All Along just topped WandaVision with its latest episode and it’s proof that creator Jac Schaeffer should become Marvel Television’s answer to Kevin Feige
Kathryn Hahn, weaponizing her funny-boned physicality, has never been better. Her Agatha Harkness fizzes with energy, whether she’s stuck thinking she’s a detective in a true crime spell or conjuring up a ragtag coven to walk the fabled, perilous Witches' Road. All pouted lips and wild eyes, this is clearly a role she was destined for, much like Robert Downey Jr. and Tony Stark. Heartstopper’s Joe Locke holds his own against the vaudevillian veteran, though, providing the outing with welcome emotional depth. Brooming marvellous!Amy West
Check out ourAgatha All Along review
14. Masters of the Air
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Showrunners:John Shiban and John Orloff
After Band of Brothers and The Pacific, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg have more than proved they know how to put a brilliant World War 2 miniseries to the small screen – so Masters of the Air was poised to be a success from the outset. Telling the story of the Bloody Hundredth, AKA the 100th Bomb Group, the show boasts stunning VFX, excellent performances, and a storyline that packs emotional punch after emotional punch. Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Anthony Boyle, and Nate Mann are all fantastic as the individual men of the 100th, and each aerial battle is heart-poundingly intense and visceral. It’s the quiet moments between the men that matter too, though, with the bonds forged between them – especially Turner’s Egan and Butler’s Cleven – at the heart of the show. It’s a fitting companion for its sibling series, but it’s also worthy to stand on its own.Molly Edwards
Check out ourMasters of the Air review
13. The Bear season 3
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Showrunners:Christopher Storer and Joanna Calo
The magic of The Bear’s first two seasons was found in chef wunderkind Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) and his struggles to reinvent his late brother’s Chicago sandwich shop as a fine dining eatery. In the third season, the restaurant is finally open and creator Christoper Storer uses it as an opportunity to expand the show’s menu. While there are early growing pains for The Bear this year – both the show and the establishment – the experimental starters soon give way to something more palatable thanks to some winning new ingredients. Most notably, that includes the Tina-focused ‘Napkins’ episode with Ayo Edebiri steadily guiding the drama behind the camera, plus the overarching plot of Sugar’s pregnancy, which culminated in a touching entry with Jamie Lee Curtis' firebrand mother Donna. The Bear, much like Carmy’s rotating menu, isn’t content with using the same old recipes – but it still knows how to serve up great television.Bradley Russell
Check out ourThe Bear season 3 review
12. Supacell
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Showrunner:Rapman
Over the past years there has been much discussion about ‘superhero fatigue’, the idea that audiences are getting bored of constantly seeing super-powered beings on their screens. British writer/director Rapman was having none of that though, bringing us a new take on the superhero genre with Netflix drama Supacell. Set in South London, the series follows five seemingly ordinary Black people as they unexpectedly develop superpowers overnight. Why them? What is happening? Who is the mysterious organisation now pursuing them?
OpinionNetflix’s brilliant new superhero show Supacell helps bring Black British culture to a global arena
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Netflix’s brilliant new superhero show Supacell helps bring Black British culture to a global arena
Netflix’s brilliant new superhero show Supacell helps bring Black British culture to a global arena
Although that premise may sound generic at first the show itself is anything but, rightfully earning a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. Finding a fresh approach, Supacell delivers both exciting action and sharp social commentary, bringing some much needed authenticity to the genre. And in a year where Netflix were canceling shows left, right, and center, Supacell deservedly was renewed for a second season. Bring it on!Emily Murray
11. The Penguin
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Showrunner:Lauren LeFranc
The Penguin may be a The Batman spin-off, but it doesn’t feel like your friendly neighborhood superhero TV show. There are no heroes in this version of Gotham, for one thing. Beneath the prosthetics and fat suit, Colin Farrell is on top form as wannabe mob boss Oz Cobb masterminding a route to the top of Gotham’s criminal underworld.
Opinion(Image credit: HBO)This Batman spin-off series may be called The Penguin, but episode 4 proves Cristin Milioti’s Sofia Falcone steals the show
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(Image credit: HBO)This Batman spin-off series may be called The Penguin, but episode 4 proves Cristin Milioti’s Sofia Falcone steals the show
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This Batman spin-off series may be called The Penguin, but episode 4 proves Cristin Milioti’s Sofia Falcone steals the show
Cristin Milioti is the show’s standout, though, as crime family outcast Sofia Falcone, who’s on a quest for revenge and empowerment – and going toe to toe with Oz to get it. Rhenzy Feliz’s Victor, Oz’s newly recruited driver, and Deidre O’Connell’s Francis, Oz’s unwell mother, meanwhile, provide unexpected and welcome depth to proceedings. There are some fun Easter eggs for eagle-eyed DC Comics fans, but the lack of Bruce Wayne et al means it doesn’t feel like homework ahead of The Batman 2 (releasing in 2026, FYI).Emily Garbutt
Check out ourThe Penguin review
10. X-Men ‘97
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Showrunner:Beau DeMayo
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The best X-Men comics to read after X-Men ‘97
The best X-Men comics to read after X-Men ‘97
X-Men ‘97 takes the emotion to a new, devastating degree, and doesn’t let up even for a second. It gives us the character development we didn’t exactly get in the flagship series – and then devastates us when we least expect it (though, after about three episodes in, you’ll probably come to expect it).Lauren Milici
Check out ourX-Men ‘97 review
9. Mr. & Mrs. Smith
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Showrunner:Francesca Sloane
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Showrunner:Richard Gadd
7. Silo season 2
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Showrunner:Graham Yost
Based on author Hugh Howey’s trilogy of novels, Apple’s sci-fi show Silo was a breakout hit in 2023, landing with both critics and viewers alike. We have been eagerly awaiting the show’s return ever since last summer’s jaw-dropping finale and thankfully it delivered on the hype. This time around the drama takes place across two silos – the one featured from the beginning of the series and a new one that Rebecca Ferguson’s engineer Juliette Nichols enters during this second season.
Graham Yost exclusive interview(Image credit: Apple TV+)Silo showrunner reveals that star Rebecca Ferguson did all of season 2’s incredible underwater stunt scenes for real: “To her that’s fun”
Graham Yost exclusive interview
(Image credit: Apple TV+)Silo showrunner reveals that star Rebecca Ferguson did all of season 2’s incredible underwater stunt scenes for real: “To her that’s fun”
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Silo showrunner reveals that star Rebecca Ferguson did all of season 2’s incredible underwater stunt scenes for real: “To her that’s fun”
Ferguson is commanding as ever in the lead role, but showrunner Graham Yost cleverly expands on the supporting cast’s roles from the novel to ensure we are just as invested in what is happening back on Juliette’s home turf. Stand-outs this season include Common’s Sims (who has a fascinating arc), Steve Zahn’s mysterious newcomer Solo, and the rebellious duo Knox (Shane McRae) and Shirley (Remmie Milner). And as expected with Silo, the production design is as immaculate as ever truly allowing you to get lost in the down deep.Emily Murray
Check out our review ofSilo season 2
6. Slow Horses season 4
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Showrunner:Will Smith
If you haven’t watched Apple’s brilliant spy series Slow Horses yet, now is the time to do so with the fourth season gifting us some of the year’s best television. To be honest though, every season is absolutely cracking TV. Following a group of agents based at Slough House, which is where MI5 send all their worst spies, each season sees our ragtag gang uncover an intriguing conspiracy. And this time round, it was personal.
Cast exclusive interviewApple’s underseen thriller show Slow Horses is the best TV show you’ve probably never seen
Cast exclusive interview
Apple’s underseen thriller show Slow Horses is the best TV show you’ve probably never seen
Apple’s underseen thriller show Slow Horses is the best TV show you’ve probably never seen
The most intimate season of the show yet explores a case that directly relates to the Cartwright family – Agent River (Jack Lowden) and his grandfather David (Jonathan Pryce). Raising the stakes like never before, the tension will have you on the edge of your seat whilst actor Hugo Weaving brings us the show’s most terrifying threat to date. Gnarly action, emotional family drama, hilarious comedy, fantastic performances, a story that zips along – Slow Horses season 4 really does have it all.Emily Murray
Check out our review ofSlow Horses season 4
5. Arcane season 2
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Showrunners:Christian Linke and Alex Yee
Netflix likes testing subscribers’ patience, and it was a long three-year wait for Vi, Jinx, and co. to return – but boy, was it worth it. Season 2’s animation is even more gorgeous than season 1’s, as it pushes the boundaries of what a “cartoon” can look like. Mixes of 2D and 3D, charcoal illustrations, digital brush strokes? It’s all in there.
OpinionArcane season 2 will mark the end of Jinx and Vi’s tale, but I think our next big villain has been hiding in plain sight since season 1
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Arcane season 2 will mark the end of Jinx and Vi’s tale, but I think our next big villain has been hiding in plain sight since season 1
Arcane season 2 will mark the end of Jinx and Vi’s tale, but I think our next big villain has been hiding in plain sight since season 1
The fight sequences are some of the best I’ve seen on screen, as engaging and atmospheric as if you were right there playing League of Legends. Its merits aren’t purely visual, though, as it examines the intimate effects of a politically driven war and sees its characters wrestle with their personal loyalties and beliefs. I’d be lying if I said season 2 wasn’ta littlemessy, as it tries to wrap everything up in its final chapter, but when something is bursting with this much heart and creativity? It’s easy to forgive.Amy West
Check out ourArcane season 2 review
4. Shōgun
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Showrunners:Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks
Check out ourShogun review
3. True Detective: Night Country
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Showrunner:Issa López
I’ll say it, True Detective: Night Country is the best season of the crime drama so far. Set in Alaska, a radically different setting than its predecessors, the fresh chapter offered up a reliably intriguing mystery – the bizarre disappearance of a bunch of scientists from a remote research center – alongside a subtler, spiritual story about society’s shameful hierarchies. More specifically, it explored the shocking disregard for Indigenous women, as it built towards an emotional finale (and reveal) that knocked my fur-lined snow boots off.
Exclusive interview(Image credit: HBO)True Detective season 4 team break down all the twists from that intense finale
Exclusive interview
(Image credit: HBO)True Detective season 4 team break down all the twists from that intense finale
(Image credit: HBO)
True Detective season 4 team break down all the twists from that intense finale
While it centers on Jodie Foster’s police chief Danvers – an Emmy-winning performance – and trooper Navarro (Kali Reis), it’s a remarkable ensemble piece in which every character is crafted with astounding care and nuance, and given satisfying arcs and screentime. HBO rated writer-director Issa Lopez’s installment so much, they immediately signed her up for a fifth season. We can’t wait to see what she cooks up next.Amy West
2. Fallout
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Showrunners:Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet
Bethesda has been fielding pitches for making Fallout into a TV show pretty much since the game’s inception, but we’re so glad they held off until now. Prime Video’s adaptation is nothing short of astonishing, both as a loving, deeply detailed ode to the game’s world and as a completely fresh and compelling new story.
Walton Goggins exclusive interviewFallout TV show star Walton Goggins intentionally chose not to play Fallout, even after getting the job
Walton Goggins exclusive interview
Fallout TV show star Walton Goggins intentionally chose not to play Fallout, even after getting the job
Fallout TV show star Walton Goggins intentionally chose not to play Fallout, even after getting the job
Across eight episodes, the narrative weaves the connecting stories of Ella Purnell’s Vault Dweller Lucy MacLean, Aaron Moten’s squire of the Brotherhood of Steel Maximus, and Walton Goggins’ gunslinging bounty hunter The Ghoul. Things really get rolling though when these characters start interacting, especially when the combative chemistry between Lucy and The Ghoul takes center stage. Fallout is more than just a compelling drama too, it has so much to say about nuclear warfare, the nature of corruptive power, and the heartbreak of loss. I can’t wait to see where it goes in season 2.Fay Watson
Check out ourFallout review
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1. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 - TV Show of the Year 2024
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Showrunners:J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay
Darker and more intense than season 1, The Rings of Power season 2 returned us to a Middle-earth in turmoil. Sauron has risen again, and darkness is threatening to fall across the land. Season 1 was on an absolutely massive scale, but season 2 somehow finds a way to go even bigger – and nowhere is that more apparent than the Middle-earth-shaking Siege of Eregion, which is spread over multiple installments.
TV Show of the Year InterviewThe Rings of Power showrunners on being named GamesRadar+’s TV Show of 2024, introducing a Lord of the Rings legend in season 2, and an update on season 3
TV Show of the Year Interview
The Rings of Power showrunners on being named GamesRadar+’s TV Show of 2024, introducing a Lord of the Rings legend in season 2, and an update on season 3
The Rings of Power showrunners on being named GamesRadar+’s TV Show of 2024, introducing a Lord of the Rings legend in season 2, and an update on season 3
Check out ourThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 review
As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to look back on the year. GamesRadar+ has launched its ‘Year in Review’ for 2024, exploring all of the video games and entertainment that we haven’t been able to stop thinking about over the past 12 months. Let’s celebrate the good times, consider the bad, and maybe you’ll discover something new to tumble into along the way. We’ll be looking back all December, so be sure to come back for more in GR’s 2024 Year in Review.
For now, read our guides to thebest movies of 2024and thebest games of 2024.
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“This is incredibly rare”: How Mouthwashing quietly became 2024’s breakout horror hit
I’m no Grinch, but will someone please direct me to the good Christmas games?
This canceled Netflix fantasy series was one of the best shows of 2024 – and deserves a second chance
Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum explain why comics are still the perfect medium for superhero stories - “Visuals that will never be achieved in TV or movies can be achieved in comics”
Team Asobi’s gigantic 2024 proves it’s time to free Astro Bot from PlayStation’s past
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 was the favorite shooter of the year, and it also made me fall even harder for my fiancé
17 years on, Sam Barlow reflects on Silent Hill: Origins: “To pull it out of the bag with a seven-out-of-ten game was incredibly rewarding”
Here’s our Black Ops 6 multiplayer playlist to keep you and your pals connected over Christmas
Spy x Family season 3: Everything we know so far
One of 2024’s best anime shows subverts all expectations, but that’s its biggest strength
How Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth represents the best of Final Fantasy’s past while charting a course for the future
GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now"2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”
GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now"2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”
GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now"2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”
GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now"2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”
GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS
1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”
1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”
1
Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”
2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”
2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”
2
Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”
3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”
3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”
3
Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”
4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”
4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”
4
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”
5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”
5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”
5
Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”
1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”
1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”
1
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”
2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”
2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”
2
Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”
3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”
3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”
3
Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”
4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”
4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”
4
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”
5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”
5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”
5
Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”
1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now”
1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now”
1
Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now”
2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”
2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”
2
Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”
3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”
3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”
3
Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”
4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”
4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”
4
Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”
5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”
5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”
5
Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”