Ready, Set, Binge: TV Series We Can’t Wait to Obsess Over in 2024

‘Doctor Who,’ ‘House of the Dragon,’ ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ lead our picks for shows we can’t wait to binge.

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As we officially enter spring and summer, the TV season gets back into full swing with many of our favorites returning for new seasons. With a war between dragons, new time travel adventures, a post apocalyptic road trip and crazy superheroes, it’s going to get wild. We’ve got all the info you need to help you prepare the perfect binge. Settle in and check out our 2024 TV preview.

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March 29:’ Jerrod Carmichael: Reality Show’ – HBO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkTqP_prC8I

We have no idea what to expect from Jerrod Carmichael’s new show and that’s what makes it exciting.

March 31: ‘Parish’: Season 1 – AMC

Giancarlo Esposito is a driver with “special skills” who is drawn back into his criminal life and must find a way out to save his family. You had us at Giancarlo Esposito.

April 3: ‘Loot’: Season 2 – Apple TV+

Fresh off her divorce, Maya Rudolph’s Molly is back with a charity foundation. But she has no idea how to actually work, so things get ridiculous and hilarious.

April 4: ‘Star Trek: Discovery’: Season 5 – Paramount+

It’s time to say goodbye to Burnham and the Discovery crew, and honestly, we’re not ready. This has been such a spectacular entry into the “Star Trek” universe, it’s hard to imagine not getting caught up in the heartbreaking yet entertaining adventures of the crew.

April 11: ‘Fallout’: Season 1 – Prime Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-mugKDQDlg

It’s the end of the world and things are absolutely not fine in this adaptation of the popular video game. Could we be looking at our own terrifying future.

April 26: ‘Knuckles’: Season 1 – Paramount+

Idris Elba reprises his role from “Sonic the Hedgehog” as Knuckles tries to teach Wade how to be a warrior. And yes, his theme song is “Knuck if You Buck.”

May 10: ‘Doctor Who’ – Disney+

After making his debut in the Holiday Special, Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor is ready for his first full adventure with new companion Ruby Sunday. The first two episodes premiere May 10 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with new episodes every Friday.

May 12: ‘The Chi’: Season 6 – Showtime

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlfBW57BuC8

How many shocking deaths will we get in these eight episodes. The second half of Season 6 actually premieres on Paramount+ With SHOWTIME on Friday, May 10. It makes its cable debut on Sunday, May 12.

May 12: ‘Interview with the Vampire’: Season 2 – AMC+

After a long wait we finally find out what Louis and Claudia are up to now that they’ve left Lestat behind. Plus, you know Lestat is planning an epic revenge.

May 16: ‘Bridgerton’: Season 3 – Netflix

Bridgerton’s season 3 is split into two parts with Episodes 1-4 premiering May 16 and Episodes 5-8 dropping on June 13. This time around, Penelope and Colin take center stage, with Kate and Anthony also returning. But what we really want are more scene-stealing moments from Queen Charlotte and Lady Danbury.

June 13: ‘The Boys’: Season 4 – Prime Video

The Boys are back to face off with The Seven as Homelander seems to gain even more power and somehow gets crazier.

June: ‘House of the Dragon’: Season 2 – HBO

The war that forever changed the Seven Kingdoms and the fate of the Targaryens begins with Rhaenyra fighting for the Iron Throne, a quest we now know is cursed.

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