The best TV shows of 2024 that the Emmys are sleeping on
The Emmys have their favorites.
Popular shows like “The Bear,” “Shogun,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “The Morning Show” and “Baby Reindeer” are competing at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards airing this Sunday (Sept. 15) on ABC.
But with worthy nominations comes unfortunate snubs — namely for many series that came out during the Emmys 2024 eligibility period (June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024) and were considered moderate to bona fide hits upon their release.
But for whatever reason, they aren’t being recognized by the TV Academy.
Some of these projects even boast A-list talent like Nicole Kidman, Colin Farrell and Joey King.
Here are the best shows of 2024 that the Emmys are sleeping on.
“One Day”
Have your tissues ready for this one. “One Day” is based on the 2009 novel that was originally made into a movie with Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess. The miniseries follows the relationship between University of Edinburgh graduates Dexter (“The White Lotus” star Leo Woodall) and Emma (Ambika Mod) over the span of 20 years. It’s a 14-episode love story that shouldn’t be missed.
Where to watch: Netflix
“Girls5eva”
Produced by Tina Fey, “Girls5eva” is about four former members of a girl group who try to stage their musical comeback. Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell and Renee Elise Goldsberry star. The series moved from Peacock to Netflix for Season 3, where it sadly didn’t make a big splash with the TV Academy.
Where to watch: Netflix (Seasons 1-3) and Peacock (Seasons 1-2)
“Expats”
Nicole Kidman has become the queen of the miniseries. Before “The Perfect Couple” there was “Expats,” based on Janice Y. K. Lee’s novel about a tight-knit group of expatriates living in Hong Kong. Kidman stars with Sarayu Blue and Ji-young Yoo.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
“We Were the Lucky Ones”
Joey King and Logan Lerman lead the historical drama series “We Were the Lucky Ones.” They play siblings of a Polish Jewish family determined to reunite after being separated during the Holocaust. The show is based on Georgia Hunter’s book inspired by the story of her own family.
Where to watch: Hulu
“Sugar”
In “Sugar,” Colin Farrell plays a private detective with a checkered past who investigates the case of Olivia Siegel (Sydney Chandler), the missing granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel (James Cromwell). There’s also a shocking twist that no one sees coming.
Where to watch: Apple TV+
“Manhunt”
The search for Abraham Lincoln’s murderer, John Wilkes Booth, is the premise of the miniseries “Manhunt.” Tobias Menzies plays Edwin Stanton, Lincoln’s Secretary of War, who is hellbent on getting justice for the president’s assassination.
“Tokyo Vice”
“Tokyo Vice” stars “West Side Story” standout Ansel Elgort as an American journalist investigating organized crime syndicates in Japan. The series, based on Jake Adelstein’s 2009 memoir, also stars Ken Watanabe and Rachel Keller. Sadly, the series was canceled after two seasons — but it’s still a worthy watch.
Where to watch: Max
“Ghosts”
Emmys darling “Abbott Elementary” is great, but “Ghosts” is just as good. The sitcom follows Samantha (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar), a married couple renovating a rundown country estate into a bed-and-breakfast — only to find that it’s already inhabited by a ragtag group of spirits. Brandon Scott Jones, Danielle Pinnock, Richie Moriarty and Asher Grodman also star. The series returns for Season 4 in October.
Where to watch: CBS and Paramount+.
