The best TV shows to watch before they come back in 2024

The coming year in television is full of exciting new shows to jump into, be it The 3-body problem, Shogun, The veilor Manhunt. But once you know all the returning shows, the 2024 lineup becomes daunting. Of course you can start House of the Dragon, silo, or Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power with just one season of homework to catch up on and similar shows True Detective: Night Country And Orphan Black: Echoes You can jump in with no prior knowledge of the series – but what happens when a series enters its fourth or fifth season? How do you know if the commitment is worth it?

That’s why we’re here today: to help you figure out which shows with new seasons in 2024 you should catch up on and which might not be worth it. First things first: We’re counting down the easy ones: Big recurring shows like The young, YouAnd Bridgerton are cultural phenomena that have been huge for years, so you probably know whether they’re for you or not. If any of these appeal to you, start looking, but in any case, trust your gut. As for everything else, here’s what you should know:

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Check it out if you want: 30 Rockor any sitcom with a constant barrage of hilarious and offbeat jokes
Previous seasons: Two
Where to see: Peacock (Netflix after March 14)

That’s easy. This sitcom about four women who used to be pop stars in a girl group is entering its third and first seasons after moving from Peacock to Netflix. There are only 16 episodes in the first two seasons, and with only 30 hilarious minutes each, it’s easy to read through them. —Austen Goslin

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Check it out if you want: Primary schoolor other offbeat procedural or exorcism films
Previous seasons: Three
Where to see: Paramount Plus

From the minds behind all-time great legal cases The good wife, Devilish takes the elements of procedural shows we know and love and expertly applies them to the demonic and supernatural. Cheerfully playful, surprisingly scary and mischievously funny, Devilish is unlike anything else on television. —Pete Volk

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Check it out if you want: The Chucky Movies, Horror Comedy, Jennifer Tilly
Previous seasons: Two and a half
Where to see: peacock

Chucky is one of the boldest shows on television, never afraid to reinvent itself or delve into the deepest depths of its canon. After the seasons set in a quiet small town and a Catholic boarding school, the current season (during a mid-season break) takes place in the freaking White House!! It’s one of the funniest shows on television and almost undeniably the most bloodthirsty. Four more years! —PV

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Check it out if you want: Dry British humor, spies, funny television
Previous seasons: Three
Where to see: Apple TV Plus

Slow horses Things have really picked up steam with season three debuting in 2023, but if you’re not there yet, 2024 is the perfect time to catch up. The series centers on Slough House, essentially the island of misfit toys for disgraced British spies, derisively called “Slow Horses.” The horses are led by Jackson Lamb, a fantastic spy with terrible hygiene and a penchant for rudeness – played superbly by Gary Oldman. Slow horsesThe third season was its best yet, which makes it one of the most entertaining and watchable series on television. —AG

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Check it out if you want: Like sitcoms Parks and Recreationor generally cute and funny shows
Previous seasons: Two
Where to see: Hulu

Really funny sitcoms seem to be a rarity these days, but Abbott Elementary School does a great job and holds the position high. Set in a Philadelphia elementary school, the growing roster of phenomenal guest stars ensures that each episode stays fresh as the series grows its core cast of teachers into characters, friends and more. Abbott isn’t the funniest sitcom ever, but it has some great jokes in every episode and as much heart and personality as any current television show. —AG

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Check it out if you want: Animals, British shows, procedurals
Previous seasons: Two
Where to see: PBS All Access

The latest adaptation of James Herriot’s books about working as a vet in the British countryside as World War II looms is equal parts tender, charming and beautiful. Another example of applying the procedural format in an unlikely direction: All creatures is about how we care for our community – people and animals – and it’s one of the best shows hidden on PBS. —PV