The year saw the return of beloved comedies likeAbbott ElementaryandShrinking, as well asbeloveddramaslikeHouse of the Dragonand9-1-1.

Great drama shows immerse viewers and pull them into the story with high stakes and compelling characters.

These are the 10 best TV dramas of 2024, ranked.

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This seriesis full of longing and “almosts,“building up to a tragic and gut-wrenching conclusion.

6’Rivals'

Directed by Elliot Hegarty, Alexandra Brodski, Et al.

Tony Baddingham (David Tennant) is the managing director of an independent commercial television station called Corinium.

The main cast sit around a dinning room table and look at each other in Ripley.

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2’Shogun'

Directed by Frederick E.O.

Toye, Jonathan van Tulleken, Et al.

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Emma and Dexter lying on the floor together and laughing in One Day.

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Jodie Foster as Liz Danvers and Kali Reis as Evangeline Navarro in Episode 3 of True Detective Night Country

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Rishi (Sagar Radia) and Eric (Ken Leung) talking to each other in Industry Season 3.

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Maude, Declan, and Taggie O’Hara standing together holding drinks in a crowd in Rivals.

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A woman sits at a bar and points playfully to the male bartender in Baby Reindeer.

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A man and woman wear matching blue and yellow jumpsuits and smile at something on a desk in Fallout.

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Colin Farrell with his arm around Rhenzy Feliz in The Penguin.

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Toranaga looking menacing in Shogun.

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