2023 was undoubtedly a bombshell year for television. From the widely anticipated premieres of shows likeThe Last of UsandThe BoysspinoffGen Vto genre standouts likeFoundation,The Fall of the House of Usher, andThe Wheel of Time, to the series that had their swan song — pour one out for the Roys onSuccession— we were spoiled for choice in terms of what to watch on the small screen. But last year was also a year of reckoning with the conditions under which most of these shows are made, and the fight to ensure that actors and writers are compensated fairly for their talents. Hopefully, now that we’re officially in 2024, it’ll also mean furthering these conversations about bettering the environment that creates some of our favorite series.
In terms of the new year, there are still plenty of shows to get excited about — and the below list barely scratches the surface of the series that Collider’s staff has been looking forward to. This list will be updated throughout the year as more premieres are announced and specific release dates are confirmed — but for now, here are our most anticipated TV shows of 2024.
‘The Acolyte’
June 4, Disney+
Created byLeslye Headland(Russian Doll),The Acolyteis the most intriguingStar Warsproject we’ve heard about sinceAndor. Set at the end of the franchise’s High Republic era (roughly 100 years beforeStar Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace),The Acolyteis a mystery thriller following a Jedi Master’s investigation into a series of crimes. The eight-episode show has a stacked cast list that includesAmandla Stenberg,Lee Jung-jae,Manny Jacinto,Dafne Keen, andCarrie-Anne Moss. LikeAndor,The Acolyteis expected to be a darker exploration of the galaxy far far away, but where the previous show focused on grounded human stories, the new series promises plenty of Force users and lightsabers. Based on the trailer, the show appears to be a sometimes-philosophical but always-thrilling murder mystery that puts a fresh spin on the franchise’s recurring Good vs Bad, Light side vs Dark side narrative.
The Acolyte
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2
June 17, HBO
Those of us who found ourselves burned (no pun intended) by the final season of a certain show might have been reluctant to embrace another spin-off set in the worldGeorge R.R. Martinbuilt, butHouse of the Dragonpremiered with just enough of what we love about its predecessor to silence every naysayer and then some. Taking us back in time to a realm ruled over by the infamous Targaryen family doesn’t just allow us to have a better understanding of the house that ultimately created Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) herself; it also gives us new women to become conflicted about and engrossed by, from Rhaenyra’s (Milly Alcock/Emma D’Arcy) ascent to power to Alicent’s (Olivia Cooke) quiet manipulations to ensure thatherchildren will ultimately rule over the Seven Kingdoms.
The tension within the family, which has been brewing over the span of years depicted in the series, finally reached a point of no return in Season 1, when Alicent’s son Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) and hisdragon Vhagarmurder Rhaenyra’s son Lucerys (Elliot Grihault) and his dragon Arrax. It’s a loss that will undoubtedly shape the trajectory of the season to come, as Rhaenyra simultaneously grieves her child and, alongside her “Blacks,” swears vengeance against the “Greens.” Everything comes to a head later this year when Season 2 premieres at a date yet to be announced, and you’re able to bet just about everyone will be tuning in. —Carly Lane
House of the Dragon
The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Based on George R.R. Martin’sFire & Blood,House of the Dragonis set nearly 200 years beforeGame of Thrones, telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys.
‘Orphan Black: Echoes’
June 23, AMC
Clone Club fans rejoice, becauseOrphan Blackis coming back to our screens.Orphan Black: Echoeswill expand the world of the original series and follow Lucy (Krysten Ritter), a woman with no memory of her past who learns she’s a print-out of Eleanor (Rya Kihlstedt). While not a direct sequel to the successfulTatiana Maslanyseries that ran for five seasons,Orphan Black: Echoeswill connect back to the series with the character of Kira Manning (Keeley Hawes), the daughter of Maslany’s Sarah Manning. Set in 2052, the series will explore the advancements made in cloning, tackling it through the same ethical lens as the original series. —Arezou Amin
‘Land of Women’
June 26, Apple TV+
A comedy-drama thriller series,Land of Womentakes inspiration fromSandra Barneda’s bestselling novel of the same name, though it isn’t exactly an adaptation. StarringEva Longoria, the series follows a New York socialite called Gala whose husband disappears, forcing her to flee to a Spanish wine town with her mother and daughter when his shady financial dealings come to light, with a pair of inept assassins on their tail.Land of Womenalso starsSantiago Cabrera,Victoria Bazúa,Carmen Maura, andGloria Munoz. The show was created byRamón Campos,Gema R. Neira, andPaula Fernández, who are also credited as the writers. While details are still scarce,Land of Womenlooks primed to be a great summer watch set in the beautiful Spanish countryside. There’s also the promise of generational conflict and buried secrets, as it’s been mentioned that Gala’s mother has a history with the town they escape to. Add in some small-town quirks and a pair of bumbling assassins, and you have all the ingredients for a delightful dramedy.
Land of Women
A New York socialite is forced to flee to a charming Spanish wine town with her mother and daughter. She finds herself navigating small-town quirks while also confronting her deepest family secrets—and a pair of bumbling hit men.
‘The Bear’ Season 3
June 27, Hulu
Created byChristopher Storerfor FX on Hulu,The Bearis an acclaimed comedy-drama series set in a Chicago sandwich shop.Jeremy Allen Whitestars as a successful young chef who inherits the family business after his brother commits suicide, trading in the glittering life of Michelin-starred restaurants for a chaotic kitchen and unruly employees — all while dealing with his own unresolved pain. The show’s supporting cast includesEbon Moss-Bachrach,Ayo Edebiri,Lionel Boyce,Liza Colón-Zayas,Abby Elliott, andMatty Matheson. An unexpected hit when it premiered in 2022,The Bearhas received great praise for its writing, directing, acting, and production values. The show’s previous two seasons have collectively won ten Primetime Emmy Awards and four Golden Globes, so anticipation is understandably high for the series’ third installment.The BearSeason 3 will premiere on August 12, 2025, and there’s already a fourth season on the way that was filmed back-to-back with the third.
‘Cobra Kai’ Season 6
July 18, Netflix
When it was first announced, I like many, was left scratching my head at the thought ofCobra Kai, but two free trials of YouTube Premium later, I was hooked, I just wished I had more people I could talk about it with. Thankfully, that wish came true when Netflix picked up the series and gave it a massive audience. While I’ll be heartbroken to say goodbye to most of these characters in thesixth and final seasonofCobra Kai, I also cannot wait to see howJosh Heald,Jon Hurwitz, andHayden Schlossberg’sKarate Kidsequel saga concludes. (And to seeWilliam Zabka’s Johnny Lawrence get a second chance at raising a kid.) —Nate Richard
Thirty-four years after events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, a down-and-out Johnny Lawrence seeks redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai dojo, reigniting his rivalry with a now successful Daniel LaRusso.
‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 4
August 8, Netflix
After three glorious seasons of superhero shenanigans, the Hargreeves are coming back for a fourth and final season. Based on the comic book series of the same name byGerard WayandGabriel Bá,The Umbrella Academy’s new season will focus on the aftermath of Season 3 and the Kugelblitz, when most of the Hargreeves lost their abilities and ended up in a universe that has been completely reset after Allision (Emmy Raver-Lampman) hit the button. Luther’s (Tom Hopper) wife Sloane (Genesis Rodriguez) is missing, Diego (David Castañeda) and Lila (Ritu Arya) have run off to raise their (actual) baby, and the family seems to be scattered. The final season promises new characters and villains the Hargreeves must now face without their powers to protect them. —Therese Lacson
The Umbrella Academy
A dysfunctional family of adopted superhero siblings reunites to solve the mystery of their father’s death and prevent an impending apocalypse. As they confront their past and battle external threats, their fractured relationships and unique powers drive a mix of action, drama, and dark humor.
‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 4
August 27, Hulu
Only Murders in the Buildingis a popular mystery comedy-drama series starringSteve Martin,Martin Short, andSelena Gomez. Created by Steve Martin andJohn Hoffman, the show follows three strangers who all live in the prestigious Arconia building as they are brought together by their shared love of true crime podcasts. The series explores their madcap adventures as they produce a podcast of their own, investigating a succession of suspicious murders in the building. With three acclaimed seasons to its name,Only Murders in the Buildingis easily one of the best mystery shows released in recent times. With stellar performances, challenging mysteries, and tons of quirky comedy, the series has received several award nominations, including for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series and the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy. The show’s highly anticipated fourth season takes the story to Los Angeles, introducing an ensemble recurring cast that includesMolly Shannon,Melissa McCarthy,Eugene Levy,Kumail Nanjiani, and more.Only Murders in the BuildingSeason 4 will premiere on Hulu on July 25, 2025.
Only Murders in the Building
‘Agatha All Along’
September 18, Disney+
Something wicked this way comes this fall on Disney+, and I, for one, couldn’t be more excited. In classic Marvel fashion, a lot of the details aboutAgatha: Darkhold Diariesare being kept under wraps, but what wedoknow is already more than enough to have me counting down the days until it’s Halloween season once again. The incredibleKathryn Hahnwill be reprising her scene-stealingWandavisionrole as the sassy, stylish, and singing centuries-old witch Agatha Harkness, who recruits some unlikely allies on her mission to regain the powers Wanda Maxmioff stole from her. Not only that, but she’ll be joined by a stellar cast, includingHeartstopper’sJoe Locke, Broadway legendPatti LuPone, andAubrey Plaza, who recently received her first Emmy nomination for her role inTheWhite Lotus.
Better yet, many of the minds behindWandavisionalso have a hand in bringing Agatha’s spinoff series to life, including creatorJac Schaeffer. Hahn praised the experience of working with Schaeffer in aninterview with Colliderback in December, saying, “I would work with [her] for the rest of my life. I just love her voice.” Hahn has also teased thatfans will be surprisedby the series. Considering how groundbreaking and unpredictableWandavisionwas, there’s no doubt in my mind that we’re in for a hell of a magical ride. -Taylor Gates
Agatha: Darkhold Diaries
‘Outlander’ Season 7 Part 2
November, Starz
WhenOutlanderpremiered with the first half of its penultimate season last year, it was a much-needed balm for fans who had been languishing in what has lovingly come to be known as the “Droughtlander,” but it also represented the first half of an extended Season 7. Although the season prior was regrettably cut short due to the pandemic, viewers were rewarded for their undying devotion to Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) epic romance with an extra-long seventh season, clocking in at 16 episodes.
The only downside? The season has been split into two parts, forcing audiences to wait just a little longer to get the answers to some of their most burning questions. Whether it’s finally learning the fate of Jemmy (Blake Johnston Miller), even if it comes at the cost of Roger’s (Richard Rankin) and Bree’s (Sophie Skelton) separation via the stones, or breathing a sigh of relief alongside Jamie and Claire as they finally lay eyes on Scotland once more, it’s never been clearer thatOutlander, even as the end is more plainly in sight, still remains as captivating, gripping, and sweepingly romantic as it ever has been. —Carly Lane
Claire Beauchamp Randall, a nurse in World War II, mysteriously goes back in time to Scotland in 1743. There, she meets a dashing Highland warrior and gets drawn into an epic rebellion.
