What were the standout series moments of 2024? Our team of dedicated seriophiles has compiled a list of the year’s highlights. From gripping dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies, this diverse selection showcases the must-watch series you won’t want to miss!
LA MESÍAS: Winner of the “You Can’t Choose Your Family” Series Award
Available on Arte.tv – Winner of Best Direction at the International Panorama and Students’ Award at Séries Mania 2024.
The Story:
Thanks to a viral kitschy song, a brother and sister find themselves dragged back into their traumatic childhood. Enric and Irene grew up faster than their mother, a party-loving, unhinged woman who sold her body to feed them before becoming the leader of a cult devoted to the Virgin Mary and extraterrestrials. Though they’ve escaped her clutches, they discover they’re not entirely free.
Baby reindeer: Winner of the “Nothing to Do with Santa Claus” Series Award
Available on Netflix
The Story:
Inspired by Richard Gadd’s one-man show, created at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this series follows a twisted relationship with a stalker and its impact on him, forcing him to confront a deeply buried, dark trauma.
THOSE WHO BLUSH: Winner of the “It’s Beautiful When You Play” Award
Available on Arte.tv – Winner of Best Short-Format Series at Séries Mania 2024.
The Story:
A group of high school students in a theater elective meet a substitute teacher for one month. As they recite Shakespeare from a safe emotional distance, the teacher interrupts their rehearsal. At an age where masks are often worn—heads held too high or gazes lowered—the question of intimacy takes center stage.
THE BEAR SEASON 3: Winner of the “Yes, Chef!” Series Award
Available on Disney+
The Story:
Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a young chef from the world of haute cuisine, returns to Chicago to run his family’s restaurant following his brother’s suicide. Far from his familiar environment, Carmy faces the crushing responsibilities of running a small business, a defiant staff, and tense family dynamics, all while grappling with the weight of personal tragedy.
CULT: Winner of the “How Old Were You Back Then?” Series Award
Available on Prime Video
The Story:
2001: The Twin Towers are still standing, France is the reigning soccer champion, and M6 launches its groundbreaking reality show Loft Story. Behind the one-way mirrors, a group of ambitious young producers—none older than 35—are determined to break into the big leagues. Together, they must invent everything from scratch. But the show quickly becomes a societal scandal, shaking the convictions of these pioneers of reality television.
DISCLAIMER: Winner of “The Ending Will Shock You” Series Award
Available on Apple TV+
The Story:
Catherine Ravenscroft, a renowned journalist famous for exposing others’ wrongdoings, receives a mysterious novel in the mail. To her horror, she realizes she’s the main character in a story that reveals her darkest secrets. As Catherine scrambles to uncover the true identity of the author, she must confront her past before it destroys her life, her husband Robert, and their son Nicholas.
DISASTER: Winner of the “Far from Disastrous” Mini-Series Award
Available on France.tv – Created by the 2023–2024 graduating class of the Séries Mania Institute’s Tremplin program.
The Story:
Léa, the epitome of clumsiness, works as a security guard in her annoying young stepfather Martin’s gallery. The problem? She hates both the job (her dream is to become a gallery owner) and Martin himself. When she meets Jade, a mysterious “client” planning to steal a displayed artwork, Léa’s dreary life is upended. Teaming up with Jade presents Léa with a golden opportunity: to take revenge on Martin and reclaim her freedom in one fell swoop.
AGATHA ALL ALONG: Winner of the “Spin-Off That Doesn’t Disappoint” Award
Available on Disney+
The Story:
Stripped of all her powers, the infamous Agatha Harkness is but a shadow of her former self. That is, until a gothic teenager helps her break free from a convoluted curse. Intrigued, Agatha agrees to accompany him on the legendary Witch’s Road—a mythical path filled with magical trials that promise to restore what is missing to any witch who completes it. Together, they form a coven and embark on a highly epic journey.
A spin-off of WandaVision (2021), centered on the character Agatha Harkness.
VIDEOLAND: Winner of the “Text ‘Love’ to 81212” Series Award
Available on MyCanal – Winner of Best Comedy Series at Séries Mania 2024.
The Story:
In the 1990s, Hayley, a teenager working in a video rental store, needs help figuring out how to be a good lesbian. She turns to movies for guidance but struggles to find authentic queer role models on screen. With help from her friends, Hayley embarks on a journey to embrace her sexuality, discover herself, and impress the girl of her dreams.
BECOMING KARL LAGERFELD: Winner of the “High quality Television, Autumn-Winter 2024” Award
Available on Disney+
The Story:
In 1972, 38-year-old Karl Lagerfeld is determined to become the most iconic French fashion designer in an era dominated by Yves Saint Laurent. After meeting Jacques de Bascher, a young dandy who becomes his muse, Lagerfeld squares off against Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, the power duo leading the most prestigious couture house. Amidst rival factions, ego clashes, wild parties, tragic loves, and grand friendships, follow the story of the Kaiser Karl and his relentless quest for recognition.