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Best TV Shows of 2024: Every Certified Fresh Series

Discover every TV show that was released and got designated Certified Fresh in 2024! That includes Rotten Tomatoes Awards winners Shogun (Best Series), Slow Horses (Best Returning Series), and The Penguin (Best Limited or Anthology Series), plus X-Men ’97, Evil, Heartstopper, and Fallout.

#1

Slow Horses: Season 4
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Critics Consensus: The stakes get more more personal than ever before in Slow Horses' superb fourth season, proving that this spy series is saddled up for the long haul with no signs of fatigue.
Starring: Gary Oldman , Kristin Scott Thomas , Jack Lowden , Saskia Reeves
#2

Pachinko: Season 2
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Critics Consensus: Pachinko's second season continues the travails and triumphs of the Baek family with ever-expanding breadth without missing a beat, further cementing this soulful series as one of television's best.
Starring: Youn Yuh-jung , Lee Min-Ho , Kim Min-ha , Jin Ha
#3

Arcane: League of Legends: Season 2
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Critics Consensus: Expansive in scope while hurtling towards the endgame at a rollicking pace, Arcane's second and final season is a supremely satisfying capper to an epic saga.
Starring: Hailee Steinfeld , Katie Leung , Kevin Alejandro , Jason Spisak
#4

Matlock: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Case closed -- this Matlock reboot is a winner thanks to the ever reliable Kathy Bates and the intriguing wrinkle it puts on the legendary series' original concept.
Starring: Kathy Bates , Skye P. Marshall , Jason Ritter , David Del Rio
#5

Heartstopper: Season 3
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Critics Consensus: Heartstopper maintains its ooey gooey goodness while still allowing its young protagonists to grow in this fun, loving new season.
Starring: Kit Connor , Joe Locke , William Gao , Yasmin Finney
#6

Somebody Somewhere: Season 3
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Critics Consensus: Authentic and revelatory to the very end, Somebody Somewhere's final season fittingly feels like a casual hangout with the dearest of friends.
Starring: Bridget Everett , Jeff Hiller , Mary Catherine Garrison , Danny McCarthy
#7

Girls5eva: Season 3
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Critics Consensus: Sustaining a high note with enough finesse to go platinum, Girls5Eva's third season is just as daffy and jubilant as the first two.
Starring: Sara Bareilles , Renée Elise Goldsberry , Paula Pell , Busy Philipps
#8

Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: A thorough dissection of The Sopranos that gleans insight into both its production process and creator David Chase himself, Wise Guy is essential viewing for fans of one of television's landmarks.
Starring: David Chase
#9

Colin from Accounts: Season 2
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Critics Consensus: Retaining its first season's laidback charms without resting on its hind legs, Colin from Accounts' second outing is as cranky, funny, and delightful as ever.
Starring: Patrick Brammall , Harriet Dyer , Emma Harvie , Genevieve Hegney
#10

Supacell: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Finding a fresh approach to the superhero genre, Supacell works as both a savvy social commentary and satisfying entertainment.
Starring: Tosin Cole , Adelayo Adedayo , Nadine Mills , Eric Kofi-Abrefa
#11

Evil: Season 4
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Critics Consensus: Going out not with a whimper but a chilling cackle, Evil's final season dishes out more deliciously twisted self-contained mysteries while confidently building towards its endgame.
Starring: Katja Herbers , Mike Colter , Aasif Mandvi , Michael Emerson
#12

Shōgun: Limited Series
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Critics Consensus: Visually sumptuous and enriched with cultural verisimilitude, Shōgun is an epic adaptation that outdoes the original.
Starring: Hiroyuki Sanada , Cosmo Jarvis , Anna Sawai
#13

X-Men '97: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Pulling off the x-traordinary feat of staying true to its beloved predecessor while charting a path forward for the franchise, X-Men '97 is simply x-cellent.
Starring: Cal Dodd , Ray Chase , Alison Sealy-Smith , Jennifer Hale
#14

Baby Reindeer: Limited Series
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Critics Consensus: A bracing work of autofiction by creator and star Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer can be a punishing watch but richly rewards viewers with its emotional complexity and excellent performances.
Starring: Richard Gadd , Jessica Gunning , Nava Mau , Tom Goodman-Hill
#15

Hacks: Season 3
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Critics Consensus: Reuniting never felt so good -- Hacks roars back with a fresh set and a persuasive argument for its own longevity.
Starring: Jean Smart , Hannah Einbinder , Carl Clemons-Hopkins , Rose Abdoo
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Industry: Season 3
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Critics Consensus: Finding cunning and surprising new angles to play in the Faustian rat race, Industry's ruthless third season is its best yet.
Starring: Myha'la Herrold , Harry Lawtey , Marisa Abela , Sarah Goldberg
#17

English Teacher: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: English Teacher makes no bones about the drudgery of faculty life while never feeling like homework, making for a biting and buoyant schoolhouse sitcom.
Starring: Brian Jordan Alvarez , Stephanie Koenig , Enrico Colantoni , Sean Patton
#18

Interview With the Vampire: Season 2
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Critics Consensus: Going from strength to strength with new settings and vivid characterizations, Interview with the Vampire's sophomore season still has plenty of inspiration coursing through its veins.
Starring: Jacob Anderson , Sam Reid , Delainey Hayles , Eric Bogosian
#19

Shrinking: Season 2
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Critics Consensus: Settling into a hangout comedy that's content to luxuriate in these lovable characters' company, Shrinking's appeal only continues to grow in this big-hearted second season.
Starring: Jason Segel , Jessica Williams , Harrison Ford , Luke Tennie
#20

Laid: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: A breezy showcase for Stephanie Hsu's considerable comedic chops, Laid racks up a high bodycount of laughs.
Starring: Stephanie Hsu , Zosia Mamet , Michael Angarano , Tommy Martinez
#21

Mary & George: Limited Series
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Critics Consensus: Bawdy, irreverent, and ruled by Julianne Moore in top form, Mary & George is a regal treat for fans of frothy court intrigue.
Starring: Julianne Moore , Nicholas Galitzine , Tony Curran , Niamh Algar
#22

Silo: Season 2
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Critics Consensus: Rebecca Ferguson's intrepid hero seeks answers while the rest of Silo's ensemble capably holds down the fort in this superb sophomore season.
Starring: David Oyelowo , Rashida Jones , Rebecca Ferguson , Common
#23

Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist: Limited Series
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Critics Consensus: Skillfully weaving an inflection point in Black culture into a rollicking heist story, Fight Night is punchy entertainment with a never-better Kevin Hart broadening his dramatic range.
Starring: Kevin Hart , Samuel L. Jackson , Taraji P. Henson , Don Cheadle
#24

American Nightmare: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Equal parts infuriating and suspenseful, American Nightmare is an instructive chronicle of institutional bias making a horrifying crime even worse.
#25

The Tourist: Season 2
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Critics Consensus: The Tourist continues to twist and turn towards an unguessable destination, with Jamie Dornan and Danielle Macdonald's palpable performances making the journey wholly worthwhile along the way.
Starring: Jamie Dornan , Danielle Macdonald , Olwen Fouéré , Francis Magee
#26

The Penguin: Limited Series
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Critics Consensus: Depicting Gotham through bone-breaking punches rather than popping onomatopoeia, The Penguin is a grounded crime saga given gravitas by Colin Farrell and a scene-stealing Cristin Milioti.
Starring: Colin Farrell , Cristin Milioti , Rhenzy Feliz , Myles Humphus
#27

The Diplomat: Season 2
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Critics Consensus: Maintaining explosive momentum with Keri Russell as the arresting eye of the storm, The Diplomat's sophomore season solidifies it as among television's most entertaining dramas.
Starring: Keri Russell , Rufus Sewell , David Gyasi , Ali Ahn
#28

Creature Commandos: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Bearing writer James Gunn's trademark penchant for kooky humor and lovable characters, Creature Commandos marks an auspicious debut for the DCU.
Starring: Viola Davis , Indira Varma , Frank Grillo , David Harbour
#29

My Lady Jane: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: A romp-antasy for revisionary souls, My Lady Jane has her cake and slays it too.
Starring: Emily Bader , Edward Bluemel , Jordan Peters , Robyn Betteridge
#30

Rivals: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: A caustic comedy with swagger, Rivals makes class warfare and catty behavior addictive viewing.
Starring: David Tennant , Oliver Chris , Katherine Parkinson , Alex Hassell
#31

Jerrod Carmichael: Reality Show: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Following comedian Jerrod Carmichael with an almost painful sense of intimacy, Reality Show feels more sculpted by authorial intent than spontaneity but achieves the same ends of laying its subject bare.
Starring: Jerrod Carmichael
#32

In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon: Miniseries
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Critics Consensus: Reflecting on Paul Simon's current life as much as it looks back on his illustrious career, In Restless Dreams proves to be a movingly complete portrait of an artist.
Starring: Paul Simon
#33

We Are Lady Parts: Season 2
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Critics Consensus: We Are Lady Parts returns from an extended hiatus with a triumphant sophomore album, giving every member of this lovable band their own show-stopping solos.
Starring: Anjana Vasan , Sarah Kameela Impey , Faith Omole , Juliette Motamed
#34

Mr Bates vs The Post Office: Limited Series
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Critics Consensus: Dramatizing a grave injustice with terrific acting and plain-spoken righteousness, Mr Bates vs the Post Office shines much-needed light on a national scandal.
Starring: Amy Nuttall , Toby Jones , Shaun Dooley , Adam James
#35

Fallout: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: An adaptation that feels like a true extension of the games, Fallout is a post-apocalyptic blast for newcomers and longtime fans alike.
Starring: Ella Purnell , Kyle MacLachlan , Walton Goggins , Moises Arias
#36

Black Doves: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Blending multiple genres into a truly unique action-thriller, Black Doves hits its target dead on.
Starring: Keira Knightley , Ben Whishaw , Andrew Koji , Sarah Lancashire
#37

Batman: Caped Crusader: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Marking Bruce Timm's long-awaited return to the Batman mythos, Caped Crusader is a hard-boiled and retro treat for fans of the Dark Knight's previous animated adventures.
#38

Nobody Wants This: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Contrary to its title, Nobody Wants This proves to be a welcome binge thanks to Kristen Bell and Adam Brody's irresistible chemistry and some thoughtful considerations of interfaith romance.
Starring: Emily Arlook , Kristen Bell , Adam Brody , Sherry Cola
#39

Say Nothing: Limited Series
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Critics Consensus: All the more powerful for its moral and political ambiguity, Say Nothing is a haunting depiction of The Troubles.
Starring: Lola Petticrew , Hazel Doupe , Anthony Boyle , Josh Finan
#40

Doctor Who: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Ncuti Gatwa's dashing interpretation of The Doctor brings a breath of fresh air aboard the TARDIS, piloting this perennial sci-fi series into an exciting new era.
Starring: Ncuti Gatwa , Millie Gibson , Jemma Redgrave , Sîan Phillips
#41

Fantasmas: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: A colorful succession of sketches made cohesive by Julio Torres' one-of-a-kind sensibility, Fantasmas is another vivid variation on the wunderkind's imaginative themes.
Starring: Julio Torres , Martine Gutierrez , Tomas Matos , Ikechukwu Ufomadu
#42

Curb Your Enthusiasm: Season 12
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Critics Consensus: Finally closing the door while not making a big deal of it, Curb Your Enthusiasm bows out as cranky and shaggy as ever.
Starring: Larry David , Cheryl Hines , Jeff Garlin , Susie Essman
#43

True Detective: Night Country
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Critics Consensus: Frighteningly atmospheric and anchored by Jodie Foster and Kali Reis' superb performances, Night Country is a fresh and frosty variation on True Detective's existential themes.
Starring: Jodie Foster , Kali Reis , Finn Bennett , Fiona Shaw
#44

Only Murders in the Building: Season 4
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Critics Consensus: The gang is back together in a more metatextual season full of famous faces, continuing Only Murders in the Building's reign as one of television's most delightful comedies.
Starring: Steve Martin , Martin Short , Selena Gomez , Michael Cyril Creighton
#45

The Pitt: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Setting the trials and tribulations of hospital life on a timer, The Pitt combines multiple tried-and-true formulas to create a bracingly fresh medical drama.
Starring: Noah Wyle , Patrick Ball , Supriya Ganesh , Fiona Dourif
#46

We Were the Lucky Ones: Limited Series
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Critics Consensus: Equal parts harrowing and life-affirming, We Were the Lucky Ones is a sensitively told tale of perseverance given tear-inducing heart by its wonderful ensemble.
Starring: Joey King , Logan Lerman , Hadas Yaron , Henry Lloyd-Hughes
#47

The Boys: Season 4
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Critics Consensus: Boxing in the political arena with a bloodied smile, The Boys' fourth season is grim and even a little glum while holding up a cracked mirror towards modern society.
Starring: Karl Urban , Jack Quaid , Antony Starr , Erin Moriarty
#48

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Evoking childlike wonder, Skeleton Crew is a swashbuckling Star Wars adventure that refreshingly keeps things simple.
Starring: Tunde Adebimpe , Ryan Kiera Armstrong , Ravi Cabot-Conyers , Shane Almagor
#49

Dead Boy Detectives: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Dead Boy Detectives expands the Sandman universe with an addictively entertaining paranormal fantasy with excitement, romance, and young adult angst to spare.
Starring: George Rexstrew , Jayden Revri , Kassius Nelson , Yuyu Kitamura
#50

One Day: Limited Series
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Critics Consensus: Chronicling the passage of time with well-observed sweep, One Day is by turns giddy and somber but always swooningly romantic.
Starring: Leo Woodall , Ambika Mod , Amber Grappy , Tim McInnerny
#51

A Gentleman in Moscow: Limited Series
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Critics Consensus: Illuminated by Ewan McGregor's debonair performance, A Gentleman in Moscow is a rewarding and whimsical portrait of a life blossoming under constraining circumstances.
Starring: Ewan McGregor , Mary Elizabeth Winstead , Leah Harvey , Johnny Harris
#52

Outer Range: Season 2
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Critics Consensus: With a better handle on its characters and a willingness to get even weirder, Outer Range's sophomore outing is in the zone.
Starring: Josh Brolin , Imogen Poots , Lili Taylor , Tamara Podemski
#53

How to Die Alone: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Leveraging creator and star Natasha Rothwell's firecracker energy for a sweet and sour character study, How to Die Alone is a handy manual for relatable viewing.
Starring: Natasha Rothwell , Conrad Ricamora , Jocko Sims , KeiLyn Durrel Jones
#54

Mr. & Mrs. Smith: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Building on the basic premise of its source material, Mr. & Mrs. Smith anchors its spy hijinks in a relationship drama fueled by the chemistry between its charming leads.
Starring: Donald Glover , Maya Erskine , Wagner Moura , Parker Posey
#55

Cobra Kai: Season 6
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Critics Consensus: Having achieved mastery over its formula, Cobra Kai's sixth and final season doesn't hit as hard but still maintains excellent form.
Starring: Ralph Macchio , William Zabka , Courtney Henggeler , Xolo Maridueña
#56

Elsbeth: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Carrie Preston's standout character from The Good Wife makes for a great detective in this amiable and clever spinoff.
Starring: Carrie Preston , Wendell Pierce , Carra Patterson , Gina Gershon
#57

La Máquina: Limited Series
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Critics Consensus: The reliable pairing of Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna is a knockout in La Máquina, a sprawling boxing drama that'll leave viewers punch-drunkenly satisfied.
Starring: Gael García Bernal , Diego Luna , Eiza González , Jorge Perugorría
#58

What We Do in the Shadows: Season 6
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Critics Consensus: What We Do in the Shadows wisely chooses to stick a stake in it before the Staten Island shenanigans become stale, preserving its integrity as one of television's best sitcoms.
Starring: Matt Berry , Kayvan Novak , Natasia Demetriou , Harvey Guillén
#59

Hysteria!: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Freaky in both scares and style, Hysteria! will be a raucous good time for viewers who like their horror programming to have a sense of humor.
Starring: Emjay Anthony , Chiara Aurelia , Kezii Curtis , Nikki Hahn
#60

Sunny: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Brightened up by Rashida Jones' sly comedic timing, Sunny is a melancholy sci-fi series that positively glows.
Starring: Rashida Jones , Hidetoshi Nishijima , Joanna Sotomura , Judy Ongg
#61

Steve! (Martin) A Documentary in 2 Pieces: Miniseries
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Critics Consensus: Assembled in an eccentric style befitting its subject, this affectionate documentary explores Steve Martin's "Then" and "Now" with an intimacy that will delight fans.
Starring: Steve Martin , Tina Fey , Selena Gomez , Jerry Seinfeld
#62

Criminal Record: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: With the formidable pairing of Cush Jumbo and Peter Capaldi providing a scintillating focal point, Criminal Record is a mystery that only gets more intriguing as it unfolds.
Starring: Cush Jumbo , Peter Capaldi , Stephen Campbell Moore , Zoë Wanamaker
#63

Land of Women: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Breezy and sunny as a trip to Spain, Land of Women is a likable and light showcase for Eva Longoria's screwball charm.
Starring: Eva Longoria , Carmen Maura , Victoria Bazúa , Santiago Cabrera
#64

The Sixth Commandment: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Equal parts disturbing and enraging, The Sixth Commandment is a superbly acted recreation of a true crime that avoids feeling exploitative.
Starring: Timothy Spall , Anne Reid , Eanna Hardwicke , Annabel Scholey
#65

The Sympathizer: Limited Series
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Critics Consensus: The Sympathizer does a solidly satisfying job of adapting its ambitious source material, conveying its core themes even as it occasionally struggles with its structure.
Starring: Robert Downey Jr. , Hoa Xuande , Scott Ly , Fred Nguyen Khan
#66

Clipped: Limited Series
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Critics Consensus: Sordid and soapy as befitting the story of Donald Sterling's fall from grace, Clipped's terrific ensemble brings this memorable cast of real-life characters to vivid life.
Starring: Laurence Fishburne , Jacki Weaver , Ed O'Neill , Cleopatra Coleman
#67

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: A Walking Dead spinoff that balances past and present without skimping on blockbuster scope, The Ones Who Live is a consistent treat for longtime fans.
Starring: Andrew Lincoln , Danai Gurira , Pollyanna McIntosh , Lesley-Ann Brandt
#68

Manhunt: Limited Series
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Critics Consensus: Dramatizing a flashpoint in American history with hot-blooded performances and contemporary resonance, Manhunt transcends the trappings of wax museum recreation to deliver addicting entertainment.
Starring: Tobias Menzies , Anthony Boyle , Lovie Simone , Will Harrison
#69

Renegade Nell: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Renegade Nell has a hero worth rooting for in Louisa Harland, and even if it curiously blurs the line between family-friendly and edgy, it makes a spunky first impression.
Starring: Louisa Harland , Frank Dillane , Alice Kremelberg , Enyi Okoronkwo
#70

Interior Chinatown: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Adapting its satirical source material to imperfect but thrilling effect, Interior Chinatown is freewheeling entertainment with plenty to say about Asian-American stereotypes in media.
Starring: Jimmy O. Yang , Chloe Bennet , Lisa Gilroy , Tzi Ma
#71

Queenie: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Compelling and flawed as its titular character, Queenie does justice to its acclaimed source material by fully embracing the messiness of coming into one's own.
Starring: Dionne Brown , Michelle Greenidge , Mim Shaikh , Elisha Applebaum
#72

Sweetpea: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Ella Purnell is a diabolical delight in Sweetpea, a revenge fantasy that holds a lot of darkness beneath its playful exterior.
Starring: Ella Purnell , Calam Lynch , Leah Harvey , Nicole Lecky
#73

Ripley: Limited Series
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Critics Consensus: Bathed in opulent black and white with a reptilian Andrew Scott holding the screen hostage, Steven Zaillian's sumptuous reinterpretation of Ripley draws fresh blood from Patricia Highsmith's insidious social climber.
Starring: Andrew Scott , Dakota Fanning , Johnny Flynn
#74

Griselda: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Sofía Vergara impressively disappears into the role of Griselda Blanco in this propulsive gangster saga, which plays loose with the facts but achieves genuine grit.
Starring: Sofía Vergara , Alberto Guerra , Christian Tappán , Martín Rodríguez
#75

Under the Bridge: Limited Series
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Critics Consensus: Unraveling a brutal mystery with a sensitive touch, Under the Bridge occasionally glosses over its most interesting elements but excels as an exploration of cruelty.
Starring: Lily Gladstone , Chloe Guidry , Javon "Wanna" Walton , Izzy G.
#76

Terminator Zero: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Shedding the skin of past Terminator incarnations to tell a sophisticated sci-fi saga of its own, this visceral anime proves its mettle.
Starring: Timothy Olyphant , André Holland , Sumalee Montano , Sonoya Mizuno
#77

Chimp Crazy: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Another uncomfortable trip down the exotic pet rabbit hole from Tiger King documentarian Eric Goode, Chimp Crazy will have viewers going bananas even when they have to watch through their fingers.
#78

Masters of the Air: Limited Series
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Critics Consensus: Soaring high with its immaculate production design and acutely well-observed characters, Masters of the Air can stand proud alongside its sibling series Band of Brothers and The Pacific.
Starring: Austin Butler , Callum Turner , Anthony Boyle , Nate Mann
#79

Expats: Limited Series
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Critics Consensus: By turns emotionally devastating and icy, Expats is a challenging drama made riveting by an ace cast and creator Lulu Wang's deft direction.
Starring: Nicole Kidman , Brian Tee , Sarayu Blue , Jack Huston
#80

The Day of the Jackal: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: A globetrotting thriller made eerily plausible by Eddie Redmayne's reptilian performance, The Day of the Jackal turns dark deeds into good fun.
Starring: Eddie Redmayne , Lashana Lynch , Úrsula Corberó , Charles Dance
#81

The Jinx: Part Two: Part Two
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Critics Consensus: Becoming more metatextual after the shocking revelations of its first season, Andrew Jarecki's riveting docuseries evades the sophomore jinx by exploring the insidious entourage that enabled Robert Durst's crimes.
Starring: Robert Durst
#82

Agatha All Along: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: The marvelous Kathryn Hahn is backed up by a coven of memorable performers in this MCU spinoff that refreshingly concocts its own distinct brew.
Starring: Kathryn Hahn , Joe Locke , Sasheer Zamata , Aubrey Plaza
#83

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Season 2
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Critics Consensus: The Rings of Power's sophomore season discovers new virtues while retaining some of its predecessor's vices, overall making for a more kinetic journey through Tolkien's world.
Starring: Morfydd Clark , Robert Aramayo , Cynthia Addai-Robinson , Owain Arthur
#84

The Brothers Sun: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: While The Brothers Sun's mix of brutality and sweetness sometimes veers into tonal whiplash, inspired fight choreography and a terrific cast keep it a fun family affair.
Starring: Michelle Yeoh , Justin Chien , Sam Li , Highdee Kuan
#85

The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: A Pythonesque farce that's on the right side of silly, these completely made-up adventures are an ideal showcase for Noel Fielding's comedic chops.
Starring: Noel Fielding , Hugh Bonneville , Asim Chaudhry , Duayne Boachie
#86

Challenger: The Final Flight: Miniseries
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Critics Consensus: Challenger: The Final Flight doesn't uncover any new information, but intimate interviews elevate its well-crafted, heartbreaking retelling of an avoidable national tragedy
#87

Squid Game: Season 2
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#87
Critics Consensus: While Squid Game's return can't help but lose the element of surprise, some absolutely diabolical challenges and a knotty moral outlook keep this sophomore season thrilling.
Starring: Lee Jung-jae , Wi Ha-joon , Lee Byung-hun , Im Si-wan
#88

House of the Dragon: Season 2
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#88
Critics Consensus: Approaching its dynastic cataclysm with a deliberate stride rather than a charging gallop, House of the Dragon carefully sets up its emotional stakes to make the fiery spectacle all the more scorching.
Starring: Matt Smith , Emma D'Arcy , Rhys Ifans , Steve Toussaint
#89

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder: Season 1
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#89
Critics Consensus: A frothy series that carries off the classic murder mystery with a light touch, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder's checks all the boxes for a sweetly satisfying binge.
Starring: Mathew Baynton , Emma Myers , Anna Maxwell Martin , Annabel Mullion
#90

One Hundred Years of Solitude: Season 1
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#90
Critics Consensus: One Hundred Years of Solitude faithfully realizes Gabriel García Márquez's seminal novel with sumptuous polish, making for an adaptation that is nothing short of magical.
Starring: Claudio Cataño , Jerónimo Barón , Marco Gonzalez , Leonardo Soto
#91

Sugar: Season 1
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#91
Critics Consensus: A modern noir steeped in the classic tradition, Sugar could use stronger clues to go along with its ample style, but Colin Farrell's cool performance keeps things compelling.
Starring: Colin Farrell , Amy Ryan , Kirby , Dennis Boutsikaris
#92

Dark Matter: Season 1
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#92
Critics Consensus: Dark Matter's intriguing ideas are spread a tad thin over its season-long runtime, but fans of foreboding sci-fi will find its residue addictively sticky.
Starring: Joel Edgerton , Jennifer Connelly , Alice Braga , Jimmi Simpson
#93

Hazbin Hotel: Season 1
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#93
Critics Consensus: A hellzapoppin' musical series swathed in hot, vibrant colors, Hazbin Hotel is worth a booking.
Starring: Erika Henningsen , Stephanie Beatriz , Alex Brightman , Keith David
#94

A Very Royal Scandal: Season 1
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#94
Critics Consensus: A Very Royal Scandal may be dredging up a disgrace that's already been dramatized before, but superb performances from Michael Sheen and Ruth Wilson make this another juicy bite from the rotted apple.
Starring: Michael Sheen , Ruth Wilson , Eanna Hardwicke , Joanna Scanlan
#95

Shardlake: Season 1
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#95
Critics Consensus: Well acted if a bit unconvincing in its verisimilitude, Shardlake's fast pace keeps it from feeling like a dry tutoring lesson on Tudors intrigue.
Starring: Arthur Hughes , Sean Bean , Anthony Boyle , Babou Ceesay
#96

Joan: Season 1
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#96
Critics Consensus: Sophie Turner shines like a diamond in Joan, a stylish crime drama that pays dividends with its 1980s period detail and feminist edge.
Starring: Sophie Turner , Frank Dillane , Kirsty J. Curtis , Gershwyn Eustache Jnr
#97

No Good Deed: Season 1
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#97
Critics Consensus: No Good Deed's many twists and turns can occasionally feel like a punishment, but an ace cast and rock-solid hook give this comedy a sturdy foundation.
Starring: Denis Leary , Ray Romano , Luke Wilson , Linda Cardellini
#98

The Sticky: Season 1
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#98
Critics Consensus: Spinning a spiky yarn with a memorable posse of eccentric characters drizzled on top, The Sticky lays it on thick and is all the more entertaining for it.
Starring: Guillaume Cyr , Margo Martindale , Chris Diamantopoulos , Guy Nadon
#99

Becoming Karl Lagerfeld: Limited Series
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#99
Critics Consensus: Dressed to the nines with not a whole lot of substance underneath, Becoming Karl Lagerfeld is a fun fashionista lark given some crucial pizzazz by Daniel Brühl.
Starring: Daniel Brühl , Théodore Pellerin , Arnaud Valois , Alex Lutz
#100

3 Body Problem: Season 1
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#100
Critics Consensus: Tackling its ambitious source material with impressive gusto, 3 Body Problem's first season proves a solid start that should leave sci-fi fans eager for more.
Starring: Jess Hong , Liam Cunningham , Eiza González , Jovan Adepo
#101

Star Wars: The Acolyte: Season 1
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#101
Critics Consensus: Taking fresh risks with Star Wars lore while having infectious fun playing with the stylistic trappings of a galaxy far, far away, The Acolyte is a Padawan series with the potential to become a Master.
Starring: Amandla Stenberg , Lee Jung-jae , Manny Jacinto , Carrie-Anne Moss
#102

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans: Capote vs. The Swans
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#102
Critics Consensus: While this Feud might lack the abundance of incident that made its predecessor such a nasty delight, Capote vs. the Swans' luxe milieu and dynamite ensemble will keep spectators entertained.
Starring: Naomi Watts , Tom Hollander , Diane Lane , Chloë Sevigny
#103

Presumed Innocent: Season 1
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#103
Critics Consensus: Enlivened by an outstanding ensemble, Presumed Innocent isn't guilty of upstaging the original movie but acquits itself well as an entertaining courtroom drama.
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal , Ruth Negga , Bill Camp , Elizabeth Marvel
#104

Landman: Season 1
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#104
Critics Consensus: Landman plumbs much of the same territory as other Taylor Sheridan-penned series, but having Billy Bob Thornton on hand turns this Texas crude into highly watchable fuel.
Starring: Billy Bob Thornton , Ali Larter , Michelle Randolph , Jacob Lofland
#105

Lockerbie: A Search for Truth: Limited Series
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#105
Critics Consensus: Often as maddening as the true story it dramatizes, Lockerbie's labyrinthine journey through complicated history is given a compelling center by Colin Firth.
Starring: Colin Firth , Catherine McCormack , Sam Troughton , Jemma Carlton
#106

Teacup: Season 1
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#106
Critics Consensus: Stylish and genuinely scary, Teacup's human drama has some spillage but the atmospheric frights of this horror series leave a pleasing aftertaste.
Starring: Ashley Shelton , Alice Kremelberg , Yvonne Strahovski , Scott Speedman
#107

Monsieur Spade: Season 1
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#107
Critics Consensus: Commanding the camera's full attention amidst the French countryside, Clive Owen makes for a mesmerizingly craggy Sam Spade even as the series around him struggles to live up to its hallowed lineage.
Starring: Clive Owen , Cara Bossom , Denis Ménochet , Louise Bourgoin
#108

Disclaimer: Limited Series
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#108
Critics Consensus: An intelligent offering from a dream team of talent that also dishes some plain pulpy pleasures, Disclaimer is a dense and rewarding psychological puzzle.
Starring: Cate Blanchett , Kevin Kline , Sacha Baron Cohen , Kodi Smit-McPhee
#109

Kaos: Season 1
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#109
Critics Consensus: A riff on Greek myth that is equal parts clever and overstuffed, Kaos falls just short of godly but still lands as a bolt of good fun.
Starring: Jeff Goldblum , Debi Mazar , Aurora Perrineau , Fady Elsayed
#110

Cross: Season 1
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#110
Critics Consensus: Cross' case for itself isn't closed just yet, but the commanding Aldis Hodge makes for the most arresting embodiment of James Patterson's literary creation yet.
Starring: Aldis Hodge , Isaiah Mustafa , Juanita Jennings , Alona Tal
#111

Bad Sisters: Season 2
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#111
Critics Consensus: The return of Bad Sisters can't help but feel like too much of a good thing, but the lived-in dynamic between these outstanding performers continues to pay highly watchable dividends.
Starring: Sharon Horgan , Anne-Marie Duff , Claes Bang , Eva Birthistle
#112

The Tattooist of Auschwitz: Limited Series
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#112
Critics Consensus: A dramatization of atrocity and the fickleness of memory that can be difficult to watch, The Tattooist of Auschwitz is dramatically uneven but undeniably affecting.
Starring: Jonah Hauer-King , Melanie Lynskey , Anna Próchniak , Phénix Brossard
#113

The Madness: Limited Series
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#113
Critics Consensus: Colman Domingo's commanding performance smooths over The Madness' occasional descent into political didacticism, making for a mystery worth investigating.
Starring: Colman Domingo , Marsha Stephanie Blake , Sebastián González , John Ortiz
#114

The Gentlemen: Season 1
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#114
Critics Consensus: Slick as a well-pressed suit and given watchable wattage by its cast, Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen doesn't seamlessly expand upon the original movie but has enough verve to be fun on its own terms.
Starring: Theo James , Kaya Scodelario , Giancarlo Esposito , Daniel Ings
#115

Lady in the Lake: Season 1
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#115
Critics Consensus: Dense with intriguing drama if too muddled by digressions and stylistic flourishes, Lady in the Lake is a well-acted mystery with a lot on its mind.
Starring: Natalie Portman , Robb Cremen , Moses Ingram , Mikey Madison
#116

Knuckles: Limited Series
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#116
Critics Consensus: Pairing Idris Elba's terse echidna with a befuddled Adam Pally, Knuckles could use some extra punch to appeal more broadly beyond youngsters but hits just fine as light family entertainment.
Starring: Idris Elba , Adam Pally , Ben Schwartz , Tika Sumpter
#117

Dream Productions: Season 1
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#117
Critics Consensus: A chipper spin-off from the Inside Out assembly line, Dream Productions's combination of genuine sentiment and meta satire works a charm.
Starring: Paula Pell , Richard Ayoade , Amy Poehler , Maya Rudolph

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