The returning TV shows you should catch up on in 2024

07.01.2024 - 18:21 / polygon.com / Up On

The upcoming year on television is full of exciting new shows to jump into, whether it’s The 3 Body Problem, Shōgun, The Veil, or Manhunt. But once you get into all the returning shows, the 2024 lineup gets daunting. Sure 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, and shows like True Detective: Night Countryand Orphan Black: Echoes you can jump into with no previous knowledge of the series — but what happens when a show’s going into its fourth or fifth season. How do you know if the commitment is worthwhile?

That’s what we’re here for today: To help you figure out what shows with new seasons in 2024 you should catch up on, and which ones might not be worth the effort. First things first, we’re counting out the easy ones: Big returning shows like The Boys, You, and Bridgertonare cultural phenomena that have been massive for years, so you probably know whether or not they’re for you. If one of them seems like your bag, start watching, but trust your gut instinct either way. As for everything else, here’s what you should know:

Watch it if you like: 30 Rock, or any sitcom with a constant barrage of hilarious and offbeat jokes
Previous seasons: Two
Where to watch: Peacock (Netflix after March 14)

This is an easy one. This sitcom about four women who used to be pop stars in a girl group is heading into its third season, and its first after moving from Peacock to Netflix. There are only 16 episodes in the first two seasons, and at just 30 hilarious minutes each, it’s easy to breeze through. —Austen Goslin

Watch it if you like: Elementary, or any other offbeat procedural, or exorcism movies
Previous seasons: Three
Where to watch: Paramount Plus

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

Watch it if you like: The Chucky movies, horror comedy, Jennifer Tilly
Previous seasons: Two-and-a-half
Where to watch: Peacock

Chucky is one of the boldest shows on television, never afraid to reinvent itself or dive into the deepest recesses of its canon. After seasons set in a quiet small town and a Catholic boarding school, the current season (in a mid-season break) is set in the freakin’ White House!!! It’s one of the funniest shows on TV, and almost inarguably the goriest. Four more years! —PV

Watch it if you like: Dry British humor, spies, fun television
Previous seasons: Three
Where to watch: Apple TV Plus

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