Among all the fantastic shows embedded with cinematic universe lurking around the web, sometimes it gets truly tiresome to find the right one and invest all our time and interest in something that elevates the entertainment experience and provides you with what you seek. Be rest assured then! To help you curate your watchlist here are 10 awesome series of 2024, that’ll provide you with just the right kind of entertainment and keep you captivated.
1. Killer Soup:
Directed by Abhishek Chaubey, this Indian web series released in January 2024, is a comedic genius that delves into the dark humour genre with great efficiency and brings out the Cinematic beauty using thriller and suspense weaved beautifully together with dark humour. Manoj Bajpayee’s double role and Konkona Sen Sharma as Swati Shetty create chaos within the screen, taking a much darker tone to the series by the end. The show is oddly weird and satisfying at the same time.
2. Parasyte the Grey:
This sci-fi horror Korean series, directed by Yeon Sang-ho took Netflix by speed with its unsettling take. Adapted from a popular Japanese manga “ Parasyte,” this series dives into the story where alien creatures start taking shelter within human bodies, taking control of their brains and entire bodies. These new creatures, who are neither human nor alien are driven by the hunger for flesh and a new apocalypse enters the world. Take a ride into the unknown and experience the master plan to Eliminate the aliens.
3. Bridgerton:
Experience the classic times of England and the typical conventions of the Regency Era through Bridgerton, a series of love and romance tinted by social commentary of the marriage practices in contemporary England and the quest for love among all. The series has 3 seasons and a standalone movie reviewing the classic love and the marriage market.
4. The 8th Show:
If you liked Squid Game, then this is just the right thing for you and will not disappoint. Experience a much dark exploration of human behaviour and traits that reveal itself when one is cornered into doing something that they wouldn’t have normally done. Human beings put on a show expressing themselves in various ways while interacting with each other. However, this show delves and questions the very existence and nature of humanity and how every human being has a darker version that they hide from the world. It is worth all the time and one should indulge themselves in watching this show at least once.
5. Heeramandi:
This is an Indian series that exquisitely showcases the rich aesthetic of pre-Independence India. Set in the opulent world of Heeramandi, the series delves into the intricate lives of courtesans who played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement. The show is a visual feast, bringing to life the scenic beauty of the Indian aesthetic with its lavish sets, meticulously designed costumes, and captivating music. Each element has been crafted to create a truly immersive experience. Under the masterful direction of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, “Heeramandi” elevates cinematic beauty to an unparalleled level, making it a masterpiece that should not be missed.
6. Solo levelling:
If you love anime, this is for you. This new Korean animated series is an Internet sensation and has captivated the audience with its story and animation style. The plot follows the story of a world threatened by monsters and to fight them are heroes who possess supernatural abilities with given power. Among them, Sung Junwo the weakest one with almost no supernatural ability struggles to survive and gains extraordinary powers through a mysterious program.
7. Lovely Runner:
This Korean Romance drama delves into the story of Sol who once was a promising film director but her dreams are shattered after an accident leaving her paralyzed and now she only finds solace in the music of Sun Jae. However, Sun Jae dies by committing suicide and this news devastates Sol although this deceptively simple story has other thrilling turns. Experience an overwhelming rush of emotions through the love story of Sol and Jae and uncover the truth.
8. Dead Boy Detectives:
Imagine two young detectives who are dead and refuse to cross over to the afterlife. Instead, they channel their unresolved feelings and youthful curiosity into a unique brand of detective work – supernatural investigations.
9. A Killer Paradox:
This is one cruel, Thrilling and unsettling show that promises to blow your mind. A college student finds himself in a chain of unsettling murders to cover up one accidental killing and is now stuck in an endless mouse and rat chase with a detective who is just as persistent as the killer. The series requires close understanding and if you’re into unsettling logic and thriller this is for you.
10. Panchayat:
This is a light-hearted comedy Set in a rural background amidst all the urban-centric shows. Set in a village named Phulera in Uttar Pradesh the show portrays the story of Abhishek who has been unsuccessful in landing a government job and now works in a village panchayat as a secretary and grapples with the mundanity of rural life. This show promises to make its audience laugh taking away any kind of stress hovering over them through its comic approach and is definitely worth a try.
