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 “Sweetpea” on Starz: Don’t Mess with Ella Purnell!

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

“People I’d love to kill…”

Sweetpea released on Starz on October 10th 2024 with its first episode. The dark comedy drama series stars Ella Purnell, Calam Lynch, Leah Harvey, and Nicôle Lecky. There will be six episodes in total that will air weekly. Each episode is approximately 42-45 minutes.

Rhiannon is tired of people constantly dismissing her and acting like she doesn’t exist, but after going through a family trauma, she decides that she’s done being pushed around, leading her down a path of revenge and murder.

Here is the trailer:

Sweetpea starts off with killer potential, bringing us some dark humor that actually lands and an electric lead to root for. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Ella Purnell shines!

I’m already a fan of hers and she takes things to the next level with this new role. In a lot of ways, this series sort of reminds me of a female spin on Dexter or You. Her character is at a breaking point, but she’s also really relatable. I actually found her voice-over narration funny and fresh, which is not easy to nail so early in a series. I’m looking forward to seeing her spiral down a darker path in the next episodes, but so far I am already adoring her character!

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Easy to watch.

Lately, it seems like I have to put a lot of effort into new shows. This isn’t always the case, but I love it when a series starts out with effortless fun. I’m hooked already and I can’t wait to tune in to the next episodes. There is a nice balance here of dark humor, drama, and some bloody violence for good measure. This series is checking off everything I look for in a series nicely, which is fantastic to see!

The Cons:

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One scene I could do without…

There will be no spoilers in this review, but there was one scene that didn’t sit well with me. Other than that, I’m in with no other cons to note.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

Sweetpea has everything I want from a series and more! Ella Purnell is bloody charming and so exciting to watch in this.

I can’t wait to watch the next episodes!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Sweetpea in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

THIS COMPETITION IS KILLER…

When former friends, Shay and Adriana team up to participate in a Halloween scavenger hunt with a cash prize, they temporarily put their differences aside to outsmart their opponents. However, they soon start to realize that a dangerous threat is playing their own version of the game, stalking them during each hunt.

Winning is now a necessity as their lives are at stake. As old wounds and memories re-surface, Shay and Adriana attempt to unmask the threat before the night is over, but soon learn that Scream Hunt is not done with them just yet…

My young adult horror thriller is out now! I hope you enjoy!

Scream Hunt is available here!

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