Summary
Every year,Netflixreleases at least a few solid TV series that get people talking. Althougheveryone is still waiting forthe “emotional"Stranger Thingsseason 5andWednesdayseason 2, 2024 was still a stand-out year for the streaming service. New seasons of several popular series came back, fromBrigertontoEmily in Paris, and reality fans were also pleased that they could watch moreLove is Blind.
No Good Deed
Adark comedy starring Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romanois immediately compelling, andNo Good Deedlives up to its gripping premise. Created by Liz Feldman, who also createdthe popular Netflix seriesDead To Mestarring Christina Applegate,No Good Deedtells the story of amarried couple, Lydia (Kudrow) and Paul Morgan (Romano), who put their beautiful old Los Feliz, Los Angeles home on the market. They’re hiding some big secrets, and the people who are interested in buying their home have a lot going on, too.
No Good Deed’s eight-episode first season became available on Netflix on December 12th, 2024 and proves that both main stars have some serious dramatic chops along with their great comedic timing. Fans ofFriendsandEverybody Loves Raymondmight be interested inNo Good Deedbecause of its two main stars. The series is very different from thosetwo popular 1990s sitcoms, and that’s a good thing. It has a unique and quirky tone and tells an important story about family, love, real estate, loss, and grief.
A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder
Adapted from the young adult novel series by Holly Jackson,A Good Girl’s Guide To Murderfeatures
Wednesdaystar Emma Myers, who playssweet werewolf and Nevermore Academy student Enid Sinclair. Pip, a teenage girl living an ordinary life in a small British town, is haunted by the disappearance of a popular high schooler. She decides to investigate what really happened for a school project. Pip is a joy to watch and her fierce belief in herself will inspire anyone, no matter what age they are.
Season 1 of the fun and thrill ride of a series premiered on July 1st, 2024. SinceA Good Girl’s Guide to Murderwasrenewed for a second season, there areeven more eerie secrets and great character moments to look forward to. According toNetflix.tudum.com, Poppy Cogan, the showrunner, head writer, and executive producer of the show, said:
“I’m delighted to be back in Little Kilton with Pip and friends for Season 2 and to have the opportunity to bring another of Holly’s gripping stories to the screen.”
Ripley
Ripleypremiered on April 4th, 2024 and isadapted from the novelThe Talented Mr. Ripleyby Patricia Highsmith, which is also a 1999 movie featuring Matt Damon.Andrew Scott plays Tom Ripley, the famous con man. The series also stars Eliot Summer, Johnny Flynn, and Dakota Fanning.
Over eight episodes, Tom schemes and dreams, andRipleywas so thrilling and impressive that it won Four Emmy awards. Steven Zaillian won for Directing, Visual Effects, Cinematography, and Sound Editing.The whole series is black and white, which gives it a fascinating old-fashioned vibe that adds to the drama, horror, and intrigue. Netflix is known for producing many thrillers, fromRyan Murphy’sThe Watcherand many other series toArchive 81, which was released in 2022.Ripleystands out since it’s a fresh take on a classic con artist story, which is a tale that never goes out of style.
Black Doves
Kiera Knightley stars as the main character Helen Webb inBlack Doves, a spy thrillerthat was released on Netflix on December 5th, 2024. Helen, whose husband is the Secretary State for Defense, has an affair, and then her hidden life as a spy is at risk.
Over six compelling episodes,Black Dovestells the story of how Helen became part of this group, and it’san emotional ride that is also packed with action. Anyone who isa fan of spy thrillersshould put this on their must-watch list, especially since Knightley’s performance is so fantastic.
A Man On The Inside
Ted Danson stars inAMan on The Inside, the Netflix comedy that premiered on November 21st, 2024. He plays Charles, a man who lost his wife and who decides to start a new life. He gets hired to work for a private detective and investigate a situation at a retirement home. His mission? Locate a ruby necklace.
Fans ofsitcoms likeBrooklyn-Nine NineandThe Good Placewill want to watchA Man on the Insidethanks to the talented cast which also includes Stephanie Beatriz. Danson and Beatriz are both excellent on the comedy series and the show has a perfect mix of emotion and humor.
In an interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, Danson shared that he was happy to have the chance to work with the show’s creator, Mike Schur, again. Danson said:
“That would be pretty much my truth. I wouldn’t admit it around serious actors, but I would do pretty much any — no, I would do anything for Mike Schur. I truly mean that. I appreciate who he is and how he goes through life, and I appreciate him as a writer.”
