12 new TV shows you can't wait for in 2024

“True Detective Night Country”

The fourth film in the True Detective series, starring Jodie Foster and Kali Reis, will be the first in which series creator Nic Pizzolatto does not write the screenplay (he will now serve as executive producer). This season, directed by Issa López, will be, as he told reporters in November, a “modern western on ice.” As you can imagine, there are a lot of mysteries surrounding the plot and development of this six-episode season, which is sure to spark a lot of theories and discussions online. bring it on.

“True Detective: Night Country” will premiere on HBO on January 17th.

“Sexy Beast”

If you haven't heard of Jonathan Glazer's 2000 crime thriller film Sexy Beast, you should now. The upcoming eight-episode prequel series follows the relationship between best friends and thieves Gal Dove (James McArdle) and Don Logan (Eamen Elliott), who become involved in a criminal organization in the 1990s. Michael Kaleo (The Sopranos) will serve as writer and showrunner.

“I feel so lucky to be a part of this world,” said series star McArdle. “The original story leaves a lot of room for us all to wonder what happened all those years ago in Garu and Don's friendship. We look forward to everyone rediscovering and discovering these characters.” I am.”

“Sexy Beast” will premiere on Paramount+ on January 25th.

“Avatar: The Last Airbender”

“Water. Earth. Fire. Air.” Four countries, four elements, one avatar. Based on the popular Nickelodeon series created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, the live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender'' follows the story of the lone survivor of the Air Nation and the entire planet on Earth that can control everything. We follow Anne (Gordon Cormier), the only one who exists. 4 elements. Teaming up with waterbender Katara (Kiawentio) and his brother Sokka (Ian Owsley), Aang prepares for battle while mastering the remaining elements and becoming the leader of the Fire Nation. They set out to fend off Commander Chao (Ken Leung) and Prince Zuko (Dallas Liu). Firelord Ozai (Daniel Dae Kim) saves the world.

Netflix's live-action project began with DiMartino and Konietzko at the helm, but they pulled out in 2022 due to creative differences. Albert Kim took over as showrunner, telling Entertainment Weekly in December that he was scared to take on the responsibility, but was a longtime fan of the original. Netflix's Avatar will be an eight-hour drama, compared to the more than 20 minutes the original season was, and will “explore the storyline and remix it in new ways that make sense as a soap opera.”

“This is 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' but it's our version of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,'” he said.

Avatar: The Last Airbender will premiere on Netflix on February 22nd.

“Mary and George”

For fans of palace intrigue, one of the most anticipated projects of 2024 will be Starz's “Mary and George.” A British production based on the non-fiction book The King's Assassins, this miniseries stars Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine (Red, White and Royal Blue) with their captivating talents. stars as a mother and son duo who rise increasingly through the ranks in the courtroom. , strong play. Sex, intrigue, political intrigue…this is a sweet spot for Starz, and Moore is definitely a good thing on TV.

“Mary and George” is scheduled to air on Starz in 2024.

“General”

The next big swing in FX is here.

Based on James Clavell's best-selling novel, Shogun begins in 1600, during the outbreak of civil war in Japan. At this time, the death of a national leader creates a political power struggle among his successors. To keep the peace until the eldest son of the previous general is old enough to assume power, a council of regents is appointed in his place, but four of the rulers are the fifth and only honorable member. They begin to conspire against a certain Yoshii Toranaga (Sanada Hiroyuki). Just then, a mysterious ship carrying a British pilot washed ashore on the eastern coast. Soon, Toranaga's fate becomes tied to stranded navigator John Blackthorn (Cosmo Jarvis) and his translator, Mariko Toda (Anna Sawai). Mariko Toda is a disgraced Japanese noblewoman who begins to question her Christian faith and is searching for her purpose.

To say there's a lot going on in “Shogun” is an understatement, but co-creators and showrunners Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks spend the early hours (pre-screened for IndieWire) with sharp conversations. , fills it with moving performances and relatable stories. Shogun, which features Japanese dialogue and was produced by a staff of 3,000 people, took him three years to write, shoot and produce. TV's next big thing may be just around the corner. —BT

“Shogun” will premiere on FX on February 27th.

“System”

Kate Winslet returns to HBO with The Regime, which, according to a press release, “tells the story of a year in the life of the modern European system as it begins to crumble.” Written by Will Tracy (Succession) and directed by Stephen Frears and Jessica Hobbs, his highly anticipated six-episode miniseries also stars Matthias Schoenaerts, Guillaume Gallienne, Andrea Riseborough, Martha Plimpton and Hugh Grant also appear. Winslet's previous HBO projects include “Mares of Easttown'' and “Mildred Pierce,'' and we expect another fruitful collaboration.

“The Regime” will premiere on HBO on March 3rd.

“Palm Royale”

In this creepy, soapy comedy, new Palm Beach resident Kristen Wiig decides to start living the lifestyle she's grown accustomed to, only to find herself surrounded by dozens of members of the local community, including Allison Janney and Julia Duffy. , she'll do it even if it means being absorbed by Leslie Bibb. But she has no idea what minefield she's walking through, as old scandals and new enemies emerge in every direction. With a cast that also includes Carol Burnett, Josh Charles, Ricky Martin and Mindy Cohn, 'George & Tammy' creator Abe Sylvia's new show will be as bubbly and fun as a Pink Lady cocktail That is promised. -Member of Parliament

“Palm Royale” premieres March 20 on Apple TV+.

“Apples don't fall”

Hey Big Little Lies fans!

Another film adaptation of Liane Moriarty's novel will be released in 2024. The film, adapted by Melanie Marnich (The OA) and starring Annette Bening, Sam Neill, Alison Brie, and Jake Lacey, is a story about a family secret. .

According to the official synopsis, “'Apples Never Fall Down' centers on the seemingly perfect Delaney family. Former tennis coaches Stan (Neil) and Joy (Benning) sell their successful tennis academy. They are looking forward to spending time with their four adult children, but an injured young woman knocks on Joy and Stan's door. But when Joy suddenly disappears, the family's darkest secrets begin to surface, and her children are forced to rebuild their parents' so-called perfect marriage. I am forced to consider it.”

“Apples Never Fall Down” is scheduled to air on Peacock in March 2024.

“3 Physical problems”

As the end of Stranger Things draws near, The Three-Body Problem introduces us to the vast and complex world of science fiction from the mind of author Liu Cixin. This trilogy depicts an alien encounter, the ensuing conflict, and how the effects of a moment reverberate across the world for years.

This is the first of several projects that “Game of Thrones” screenwriters David Benioff and DB Weiss have signed with Netflix and will be led by “True Blood” producer Alexander Wu. The cast includes Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Tsai Ching, Liam Cunningham, Elsa Gonzalez, and Benedict Wong, and the film is directed by Derek Tsang and Minky Spiro. —PK

“3 Body Problem” premieres on Netflix on March 21st.

“sugar”

Colin Farrell plays a private investigator investigating the disappearance of a Hollywood producer's granddaughter, but “Sugar'' is no grandfather Columbo. Described as a “genre-defying take” on the genre, the show promises to bring us a performance from Pharrell that we can easily fall in love with each week. And that's not even mentioning the supporting cast, which includes Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Amy Ryan, Anna Gunn, James Cromwell, and Nate Corddry. It was produced by Mark Protosevich (The Cell, I Am Legend) and directed by Fernando Meirelles (City of God, Constant Gardner). This may be the closest thing to filling the “Poker Face”-shaped hole in our hearts until Poker Face returns. -Member of Parliament

“Sugar” will premiere on Apple TV+ in 2024.

“veil”

Hey Mossheads, she's back! Elisabeth Moss' latest twisty drama follows Apple TV+'s The Shining Girls, with the actress joining the thriller that “follows two women as they play a game of navigating a world of truth and lies.” I'm appearing. “One has a secret and the other has a mission to uncover it before thousands die,” according to a press release.

The show, written by Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders), also stars Josh Charles and Dali Bensala.

Produced by FX, “The Veil” is scheduled to air on Hulu in 2024.

“fall out”

This is also a video game adaptation! Let's see if this is more like The Last of Us or Halo. The world of 'Fallout' is brought to life by 'Westworld' creator Jonathan Nolan and stars Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten and Walton Goggins.

According to the official synopsis, Fallout is “a story of the haves and have-nots in a world where there is almost nothing left to have.” Set 200 years after the apocalypse, Fallout is set in the heart of a luxurious nuclear shelter. The inhabitants are forced to return to the irradiated hellscape left behind by their ancestors, only to discover that an incredibly complex, hilariously bizarre and extremely violent world awaits them. I'm shocked. ”

Fallout will premiere on Prime Video on April 12th.