24 Best Scripted Shows of 2024, Ranked

The most shocking reality of 2024 television has been the disappointed fans of typically hit shows. House of the DragonThe Bear, and The Boys, all of which debuted new seasons in June 2024, fell short for many viewers. That may not show in their respective ratings (all three series were still in the Nielsen streaming charts for weeks after their last releases), but fan reactions on social media and critic reviews alike show that these seasons were not up to audiences’ expectations.

But it wasn’t all disappointment. Far from it. This year has delivered some truly remarkable stories — some of which we expect will go down as not just some of this year’s best, but as some of the greatest TV ever made. With the calendar year coming to a close, the TV Insider staff reconvened to update our previous “Best Scripted Shows of 2024 so Far” ranking to account for the new programming released since September. In the list below, you’ll find our staff’s picks for the 24 best scripted TV shows of 2024, ranked. (Some late 2024 releases are not included, as there weren’t enough episodes released by the time of publication.)

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