Netflix locked viewers to the screen with series that will mark the year 2024. Bridgerton’s 3rd season, One Day’s emotional moments and 3 Body Problem’s sci-fi adventure are among the most talked about series of this year. Let’s take a look at them all together.
2024 Netflix series list
1. Bridgerton, Season 3
– Cast: Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton
– Storyline: After the love story of Daphne and the Duke in the first season and Kate and Anthony in the second season, Penelope and Colin’s story takes center stage in the third season. Penelope has had feelings for Colin since the first season and Colin realizes Penelope’s worth when he returns home after traveling the world. This season is filled with the romantic development of the couple and the drama of the other members of the Bridgerton family.
2. The Brothers Sun
– Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien, Sam Song Li
– Story: Michelle Yeoh stars in this family drama that combines elements of crime and comedy. Charles (Justin Chien) is a famous assassin who plays an important role in his family’s criminal organization in Taiwan. His brother Bruce (Sam Song Li) doesn’t like going to school and is oblivious to the family business. After an attack on their father, the two brothers and their mother Eileen (Yeoh) are forced to fight together against their enemies. Filled with action-packed scenes and emotional moments, this series also sheds light on different immigrant experiences.
3. 3 Body Problem
– Cast: Sea Shimooka
– Plot: Based on Cixin Liu’s science fiction trilogy, this series tells the story of an alien race preparing to invade Earth. The aliens, called the San-Ti, have been forced to leave their planet and are heading towards their new target, Earth. Brought to the screen by Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and The Terror’s Alexander Woo, the series tackles universal questions and examines humanity’s response to a possible extinction. Some scenes, especially in the fifth episode, will stick in viewers’ memories for a long time.
4. One Day
– Cast: Ambika Mod, Leo Woodall
– Plot: Based on the novel by David Nicholls, this series tells the complex story of Emma and Dex’s friendship and love over the years. The characters, played by Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall, explore the politics of social privilege and relationships while maintaining their relationship over many years. While the series offers viewers a deep romance, it also makes social criticisms.
5. Dead Boy Detectives
– Cast: George Rexstrew, Jayden Revri, Kassius Nelson
– Plot: Based on the comic book series by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner, this series follows the adventures of two young ghosts as they solve unsolvable crimes. Edwin Payne (George Rexstrew) and Charles Rowland (Jayden Revri) are two student ghosts from different eras. With the help of their psychic friend Crystal Palace (Kassius Nelson) and their neighbor Niko Sasaki (Yuyu Kitamura), they solve a new mystery in each episode. Following the Buffy the Vampire Slayer-style monster-of-the-week model, the series also touches on the characters’ personal struggles and adolescent issues.
6. Eric
– Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Ivan Howe, Gaby Hoffmann
– Plot: This mini-series, which will be of interest to Sherlock fans, tells the story of a puppeteer named Vincent, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, and his efforts to find his missing son. Set in 1980s New York, Vincent is a warm performer at work, but at home he is cold and distant towards his family. After his son Edgar (Ivan Morris Howe) goes missing, Vincent tries to find him with the help of Eric, an imaginary monster. The series combines elements of family drama, crime and children’s programming.
7. Girls5eva, Season 3
– Cast: Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell, Busy Philipps
– Story: This series about the reunion and tour of Girls5eva, a pop music group consisting of four women, is full of fun and funny moments. In the third season, which moved to Netflix after Canceled by Peacock, the band members entertain the audience with new songs and hilarious events. The performances of Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell and Busy Philipps and the new songs added to the series are appreciated by the viewers.
8. Boy Swallows Universe
– Cast: Felix Cameron, Lee Tiger Halley
– Plot: Based on the novel by Trent Dalton, this series tells a coming-of-age story set in 1980s Brisbane. 13-year-old Eli Bell (Felix Cameron) goes on many adventures with his imaginative brother Gus (Lee Tiger Halley) as they try to cope with a difficult family life and a world of crime. The series offers viewers emotional and funny moments as it deals with the growing up process of a young boy, the reality of addiction and the world of crime.
9. Ripley
– Cast: Andrew Scott
– Plot: This series tells the story of the character Ripley, played by Andrew Scott, full of complex personalities and games. Scott’s performance is different from the characters of Moriarty in Sherlock and the Priest in Fleabag, and this production offers a complex psychological thriller.
Netflix continues to delight viewers with a wide range of series throughout 2024. These productions in the genres of science fiction, drama and romance prove once again how diverse the platform is. The best Netflix series of this year promise to give viewers unforgettable moments.
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