Clarkson’s Farm
Prime Video
Clarkson’s Farm is the funniest programme on TV. My father, who was a instructor after the struggle, all the time wished to be a farmer and that is how I believe it will have turned out. Clarkson’s skill to strike out on his personal, solely to be reined in by his extra savvy “workers” make this present a pleasure. The scene with him utilizing a Mr Henry to gather blackberries is barely surpassed by it really working and Kaleb’s go to to Downing Avenue ought to have warned us all concerning the soon-to-be-former prime minister. Nicholas Johnson, Brentford
Inside No 9
BBC
I don’t perceive why this hasn’t blown up in the identical approach Black Mirror did. Pound for pound, a few of the biggest storytelling within the medium; a sequence that may make you cry tears of unhappiness, pleasure, empathy and flat-out horror. It’ll additionally make you hoot with laughter. They’ve extra creativeness of their pinkies than many different sequence. Anand Modha, London
We Are Girl Elements
Channel 4
We Are Girl Elements has merely blown me away. This present hits so lots of the proper notes – the continuing feminist battle, alternative to study different cultures, participating characters and naturally punk music which has lived in my coronary heart since my teenagers. Ever since I discovered this present I’ve had Voldemort Underneath My Scarf enjoying in my head. I’ve beneficial this present to all my pals. Mitzi Hicks Arvada, Colorado, USA
Eric
Netflix
I’m undecided I’ve ever seen one other TV present that so completely recreates the period it’s set in as Eric. The garments, the units, the whole lot; the eye to element is staggering. And that’s earlier than we get to the storytelling. Abi Morgan miraculously crams in considerate meditations on psychological sickness, habit, Aids, gentrification, institutional racism, parental neglect and abuse, homelessness and political corruption and the consequence feels so mild, so easy. It appears like one of many kinds of 80s films they don’t make any extra. And absolutely that is Cumberbatch’s standout position. Charlie Dryden, Leicestershire
Outer Vary
Prime Video
It’s uncommon to observe a TV present the place you don’t have any concept what might occur subsequent. Outer Vary not solely achieves this, nevertheless it additionally exceeds expectations in its execution. The performing is excellent – particularly Josh Brolin, Imogen Poots and Olive Abercrombie (one to observe). The surprises are natural, elementary to the unravelling story and add layers to the characters. The tip of season two is tantalising. Distinctive writing and storytelling. David, Northern Eire
3 Physique Drawback
Netflix
Having been so bored by what the Netflix machine churns out and despairing that I’d discover something new to observe, alongside got here this present which hooked me from the beginning and stored me intrigued, excited and scared all through. The actors have been principally all nice, it regarded beautiful and it had large concepts and moved shortly so that you by no means felt there was any filler. Steve Thompson, Guildford
Prison Report
Apple TV+
Prison Report is a gripping gem on Apple TV+. On this eight-part crime thriller, we go on a journey of revelation and ache because the unlikely detective duo of Cush Jumbo and Peter Capaldi battle to make good a doable miscarriage of justice. It’s a well-trodden story however the relationship between Hegarty and Jumbo makes this an emotional rollercoaster. Detective inspector Hegarty (Capaldi), a drained, cynical cop is revealed to be as advanced as he’s obtuse whereas his adversary Detective Lenker (Jumbo) is a tour de pressure; a contemporary, indignant policewoman. It’s a related and infrequently uncomfortable watch. Esther Stone, Bristol
Bridgerton
Netflix
My prime TV present of 2024 is Bridgerton, season three. As an Irish lady I actually love that Nicola Coughlan is getting the publicity she deserves. Additionally, as a 5ft 2in lady with a full determine, it’s good to see someone like me look spectacular and glamorous in a number one woman position. Bridgerton is the proper high-end cleaning soap opera. Tara, London
Coma
Channel 5
I might equally have gone for Mr Bates vs the Put up Workplace, however whereas that present depicted true occasions, I believe Coma scores as a result of the plot ratchets up in such a believable approach, not like most dramas on telly the place disbelief doesn’t solely should be suspended however fully terminated. It provides to the real jeopardy of this present. The writing and performances (notably Jason Watkins and Joseph Armstrong) are completely convincing and compelling. This was a standout drama for me. Vaughan Leslie, Hebden Bridge
Physician Who
BBC One/Disney+
Physician Who’s again, and it’s enjoyable once more. Ncuti Gatwa’s Physician is electrifying and Millie Gibson’s Ruby Sunday has shortly managed to climb the ranks of my favorite companions. I discover a lot pleasure not solely in watching it, but additionally in speculating concerning the many mysteries the brand new season affords (Who’s Ruby? What’s Susan Twist’s position? Who’s The One Who Waits?) Certain, it’s not excellent, however it’s daring – and nice leisure. It feels outdated and new on the identical time and that’s no small feat. I do know the Disney deal is controversial, however I really like the truth that I can watch it right here with out having to attend for years. Lisa, Germany
Ripley
Netflix
Ripley was astonishing TV – it’s uncommon to observe a present that stays lingering (in black and white) behind your thoughts throwing up fixed teasers of attractive locales, tense conversations, sinister actions. Andrew Scott one way or the other by no means veers even close to the precipice of overacting – continuously hinting, slying, evading. The sequence touches near the novels then twists gleefully away from them when it pleases, however by no means in an annoying trend. Ripley has been achieved earlier than, however by no means as elegantly as this. Lionel Duffy, Dublin
Issues You Ought to Have Achieved
BBC Three/iPlayer
Having by no means heard of Chi with a C or Lucia Keskin earlier than Issues You Ought to Have Achieved appeared on BBC iPlayer, I actually loved her very surreal comedy in the identical approach I liked The Mighty Boosh. Typically I laughed on the silliness, typically the awkwardness and typically in sheer bewilderment. It’s not the form of present I might advocate to everybody, however I actually loved it. Andrea, Edinburgh
The Jinx Half 2
Now/HBO
The Jinx Half 2 was a captivating ending to the life and instances of multiple-murderer Robert Durst. The present begins the place Half 1 left off, with the killer recording reside that he “killed all of them, after all”. Half 2 exposes the enablers of the multimillionaire, desirous to do his bidding out of greed and actual concern of the person. It additionally follows the plan of the tenacious DA, set to take down the assassin and the way he executes this plan flawlessly in courtroom. It’s all so satisfying and stunning. Suzanne Schulte, 77, San Diego, California, USA
Shōgun
Disney+
Fingers down my favorite TV sequence in 2024. Every little thing is nicely achieved. The actors, particularly Hiroyuki Sanada as Toranaga. The script, dialogue, costumes, manufacturing design, sound and music, are all good. We might have bingewatched, however watched an episode each few days to savour it. I had withdrawal signs on ending the final episode. Karen Martin, Los Angeles, California, USA
Child Reindeer
Netflix
At first I believed Child Reindeer was a comedy – a weirdly nervy one. But it surely was Gadd, together with his brutally sincere, completely infuriating portrayal of himself, that actually acquired me. As he made silly determination after silly determination, I might yell on the TV or cowl my face with my hand, mumbling “you fool!”. I watched the entire sequence one Friday night. I instantly rang my brother-in regulation and my finest pal and instructed them they needed to watch it. Child Reindeer was disturbing and onerous to have sympathy or root for the primary characters, however that didn’t forestall us caring what occurred to them. Alison Lennon, Dundalk, Eire
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