The Best TV Of 2024
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Shows like "Abbott Elementary" and "Hacks" provided an escape from the doom and gloom of the world.
2024 was a deeply weird year. So it’s probably no coincidence that our TV viewing habits ranged all over the place.
Sometimes, we turned to shows that revealed or reflected something about the chaotic world this year. Other times, we turned to something silly and escapist. Wherever the show landed, we mostly sought out television that eschewed hacky formulas and safe choices for originality and authenticity.
As we head into a bleak period of growing political and economic instability and cowardice from the people in charge, which will likely bring about a lot more challenges for artists, let us bask in the warm glow of great television from bold creators.
‘Abbott Elementary’
Let’s talk about “Abbott Elementary,” which has been included on this list since its premiere in 2021. The series just keeps on getting better, with bigger laughs, more touching storylines, and, at last, the romance we’ve all been waiting for between Janine (Quinta Brunson) and Gregory (Tyler James Williams). Miraculously, we got two new seasons in 2024, with Season 3 premiering in February and Season 4 returning in October. The series has added Josh Segarra, Cree Summer and Zack Fox as guest actors and recurring stars to the delight of its audiences. (Please, for the love of all beautiful humans, add Matthew Law to the recurring cast!) “Abbott Elementary” is must-see viewing that guarantees a bunch of laughs in its 30-minute time slot. — Erin
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