Ranking my Top 10 Television Shows of 2024: Which Shows Made The Cut?

It’s that time of year again! As we get closer and closer to approaching 2025, I thought it would be the perfect time to count down my Top 10 TV Shows of 2024. 

While some returning shows continued strong, others fell off slightly. Meanwhile, some other new shows completely hooked me, making their way into my top 10. There are also still a lot of amazing series I have not watched yet, but I’m hoping to catch up on them in early 2025 so keep those recommendations coming!

Without any further delay, let’s get to my list!

My Top 10 Television Shows of 2024 are:

10

Fool Me Once

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It’s no secret that I love Harlan Coben series and Fool Me Once was a captivating mystery that started the year off strong for television. This wasn’t my favorite Harlan Coben series by any means, but it was engrossing enough and very fun to binge-watch!

9

Sweetpea

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Ella Purnell was bloody fantastic in this dark series that already got picked up for a second season. This one was such a great surprise. It reminded me a lot of Dexter and You, but it still had enough of its own identity to keep me coming back for more.

8

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder

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I loved the book and I was so excited to watch this series. It did not disappoint! I thought it successfully captured the feel of the book and reeled in a new audience effortlessly with a layered mystery worthy our time.

7

Found (season 2)

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One of my favorite series of 2023 was Found and season 2 started off with a bang! Each episode had a cliffhanger that kept me on the edge of my seat and the dynamic between Gabi and Sir has been insane! I can’t wait for new episodes to return in 2025, but the second season is already off to a promising start.

6

Tell Me Lies (season 2)

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Probably the juiciest and most addicting series I have seen in a very long time! In a lot of ways, this series is a modern day 90210 or Melrose Place for me. I was literally counting the days each week for a new episode to arrive and I am so beyond thrilled that it got picked up for a third season. Let the toxic drama continue!

5

Only Murders in the Building (season 4)

 
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My favorite season since season 1. Only Murders season 4 was as charming as ever and its cameos and guest stars really elevated everything for me. The mystery was compelling and I loved the offbeat humor even more this time around, making this such an enjoyable watch overall.

4

Agatha All Along

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I was waiting for this series for a long time and it was so much fun. I love series about witches and this one didn’t hold back, bringing us dark humor, an AMAZING cast, and plenty of Easter eggs and references to be excited about. More please!

3

The Perfect Couple

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Nicole Kidman always manages to star in guilty pleasure mysteries that are so much fun to indulge in. This series definitely stepped up to the plate and held its own. The cast was talented and I thought the mystery was so consuming and interesting. Keep starring in series like this, Nicole. We love to see it!

2

Squid Game (season 2)

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I’m still thinking about the second season! It was brutal, addicting, and so intense! I watched all seven episodes in one day. This series is a binge-watcher’s dream. It doesn’t hold anything back and it continues to shock its audience with clever reveals and twists along the way. I’m counting the days until season 3 arrives. OBSESSED!

Drum roll please…

1

X-Men ’97

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X-Men: The Animated Series was one of my absolute favorite series growing up and when I heard about this revival, I was so excited. Well, it exceeded my expectations and then some. It had some of the most captivating episodes I have ever watched on television and I am still heartbroken over a few key moments. I haven’t been this invested in a series since Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It was absolute perfection for me and deserves the top spot on my list without question.

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post some of YOUR favorite television shows of 2024. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing in the new year!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

Spoiler-Free Review of “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” on Netflix: An Addicting YA Mystery

*This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!*

“Whoever it was might still be out there…”

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder released on August 1st 2024 on Netflix will all six episodes available to stream now. The YA mystery thriller series (based on the Holly Jackson novel of the same name) stars Emma Myers, Zain Iqbal, Asha Banks, Henry Ashton, and Carla Woodcock. Each episode runs for approximately 44-50 minutes.

A teenage girl named Pip decides to investigate the disappearance of Andie Bell from years ago for a class project. With a personal connection to the case, she questions whether or not Andie’s boyfriend, Sal, was truly responsible, leading her down a dangerous path to the truth.

Here is the trailer:

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is a clever mix of Nancy Drew meets Veronica Mars with a decent enough mystery of its own to explore. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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A mystery worth digging into!

I did read the novel, but it’s been quite a few years since then so my memory was a little fuzzy on certain details. This wasn’t a bad thing; however, because I was able to invest in the mystery with fresh eyes and I thought it was a solid one. There were a lot of layers to it and I thought that each episode did just enough at the end to keep me coming back for more, making this series extremely easy to binge-watch.

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Emma Myers gives a convincing performance.

At first glance, I wasn’t sure if she was the Pip I pictured from the book, but as the episodes continued, she started to grow on me more and more. I think the actress did a fantastic job.

The other supporting characters were likable enough, but she was the only one that truly stood out to me. While she didn’t have the sassy comebacks of Veronica Mars or the inquisitive charm of Nancy Drew, there was an honest intention to her character that made her seem very realistic.

The Cons:

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One scene I could have done without in episode 5…

There will be no spoilers in this review, but I would recommend caution when you get to episode 5. You’ll know it when it’s coming, but be mindful of that. This series was nearly perfect for me except for that.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is a binge-watcher’s dream, featuring a solid mystery at its core.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

My supernatural thriller Girl Number Thirteen is out now! I hope you enjoy!

Girl Number Thirteen is available here!

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