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Top 10 TV Shows of 2024: Highlighting bold narratives

Unique characters and rich narratives dominate viewer preferences
Top 10 TV Shows of 2024: Highlighting bold narratives
 1. True Detective (Season four)
1. True Detective (Season four)

When the long winter night falls in Ennis, Alaska, the eight men who operate the Tsalal Arctic Research Station vanish without a trace. To solve the case, Detectives Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis) will have to confront the darkness they carry in themselves and dig into the haunted truths that lie buried under the eternal ice.

This American anthology crime drama became one of the top viewed series according to Forbes. After season two faced many criticisms, season three made up for it and season four came on top with over 12.7 million views.

 2. The Boys (Season four)
2. The Boys (Season four)

Superheroes are often as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians and sometimes even as revered as gods. But that’s when they’re using their powers for good. What happens when the heroes go rogue and start abusing their powers? When it’s the powerless against the super powerful, the Boys head out on a heroic quest to expose the truth about the Seven and Vought, the multibillion-dollar conglomerate that manages the superheroes and covers up their dirty secrets.

These satirical superheroes have been popular since their first season but with season four coming out this year sparked a resurgence and people can’t wait for season five to release sometime in 2026.

 3. Shōgun (Season one)
3. Shōgun (Season one)

Set in Japan in the year 1600, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.

With this show coming out late February  it immediately grabbed an audience of over nine million. Set in Japan in the year 1600 this historical drama series is based off of James Clavell historical fiction novel and as of May 16 was confirmed for a second season.

 4. Bridgerton (Season three)
4. Bridgerton (Season three)

During the Regency era in England, eight close-knit siblings of the powerful Bridgerton family attempt to find love.

Bridgerton has been popular since season one and just kept growing. Season three focuses on Penelope Featherington, played by Nicola Coughlan, as she adjusts further into Mayfair society with her love interest Colin Briderton, played by Luke Newton, right beside her. Season four is planned to focus on Bohemian’s second son Benedict Bridgerton played by Luke Thompson.

 5. House of the Dragon (Season two)
5. House of the Dragon (Season two)

Following King Aegon II’s coronation and the death of Queen Rhaenyra’s son, House Targaryen is divided in two. In King’s Landing, Aegon II rules from the Iron Throne, supported by Alicent and the Green Council, under the protection of the largest dragon in Westeros. From exile on Dragonstone, Queen Rhaenyra and her Black Council consider their next move. Civil war looms as both sides seek support from the great houses of Westeros, ultimately amassing armies — and dragons.

Some people believed that this season fell short of all its expectations. Critics believed that it was boring and had a lot of filler episodes. However, that didn’t stop over 7.8 million viewers from watching.

 6. Outer Banks (Season four)
6. Outer Banks (Season four)

Outer Banks follows a group of teenagers in the Outer Banks of North Carolina as they uncover a legendary treasure linked to the mysterious disappearance of the group’s leader’s father, leading to a series of dangerous and thrilling adventures.

Outer Banks has become a teen drama staple and this season is no different. Season four gave a fresh view to the show disproving the claims season three had with critics saying that the show lacked longevity. Season four kept the show’s same humorous tone while still having tragedy within.

 7. The Penguin (Season one)
7. The Penguin (Season one)

The transformation of Oz Cobb from a disfigured nobody to a noted Gotham gangster.

This story follows the infamous Batman villain The Penguin and his path to evil. The show grabbed the audience’s attention with violent plot turns and twists, deepening their emotional connection to the show. Season two has yet to be confirmed after the final episode.

 8. Baby Reindeer (Season one)
8. Baby Reindeer (Season one)

Dealing with a female stalker, a man is forced to face a dark, buried trauma.

This dark drama caught everyone’s attention fast. After being a one-man play based on a true story this tale was turned into a series earlier this year. Richard Gadd, the playwright for the original one-man act, played his character in the show, Donny Dunn. This series follows Donny as he deals with very harsh themes of trauma and abuse. This series left people with a much deeper understanding of the devastating reality of such themes, leading it to be a highly liked show.

 9.  Somebody Somewhere (Season three)
9. Somebody Somewhere (Season three)

The Peabody Award-winning and critically acclaimed series follows Sam (Bridget Everett), a true Kansan on the surface who, beneath it all, struggles to fit the hometown mold. As she grapples with loss and acceptance, singing becomes Sam’s saving grace. It leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders who don’t fit in but don’t give up, proving that finding your people and your voice is possible. 

This melancholy dramedy fights against all odds as we watch the main character find her place outside of her small town.This show resonated with many people just trying to fit in as it not only showed the ups but many of the downs as you find yourself and your people. It left people with hope that for everyone there is Somebody Somewhere.

 10. Pachinko (Season two)
10. Pachinko (Season two)

The hopes and dreams of four generations of a Korean immigrant family, beginning with a story of a forbidden romance that leads to a sweeping saga taking place in Korea, Japan and America.

Many people were extremely impressed that this historical Korean drama’s second season was just as good as its first. Fans were so ecstatic with the results of the first season that they were curious on how the second would hold up but every doubt was flown out the window when it dropped. These strong actors and writers gave their all in this season and it showed with it becoming #1 ranked in Korean viewership for two consecutive weeks and being internationally known as an amazing show.

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Addison Cudd
Addison Cudd, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Senior Addison Cudd is the Arts and Entertainment Editor for The Mirror this year. Cudd loves a good cheesy movie as well as Marvel movies. In her free time, other than watching every movie with Chris Evans in it, she likes to paint and have fun playing games online with her group of friends. Cudd plans to pursue a career as an actress as she has planned since she was a little girl and she hopes to live up to her younger selves expectation.
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