From Bridgerton to Palm Royale , These Are the Most Anticipated New and Returning TV Shows for 2024

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The new year will ring in plenty of new and returning TV series, and after a tumultuous 2023 for the entertainment industry, a fresh start could not be more welcome. However, due to the duration of the WGA and SAG/AFTRA strikes, several fan favorites like The White Lotus, And Just Like That…, Euphoria, Virgin River, and more may not return until sometime in 2025. (Don’t worry; we’ll be the first to update this post if they wind up on the 2024 schedule).

However, let’s look on the bright side, shall we? Bridgerton is back for season three after more than two years (!), and House of the Dragon returns for its sophomore season. The second half of Outlander’s 16-episode seventh season is also on the schedule. In terms of new offerings, you won’t be able to stop talking about the deliciousness that is Palm Royale. It’s a sorbet-colored world of deceit, class wars, and country club excess. Wait until you see Kristen Wiig in the lead role; she’s never looked better and delivers one hell of a performance in the dark comedy series.

The coming year also gives us new seasons of broadcast favorites like Abbott Elementary, Grey’s Anatomy, and Ghosts. It’s also bittersweet, because Young Sheldon, Bob Hearts Abishola, and Blue Bloods will wrap up successful runs.

On that note, let’s get to all the confirmed releases, and we’ll update this post throughout the year.

January 2024

Death and Other Details (Hulu, January 16)

The 10-episode series is set amid the glamour of the global elite and centers on the brilliant and restless Imogene Scott (Violett Beane). She finds herself in the wrong place/wrong time (which was kind of her doing, actually) and becomes the prime suspect in a locked-room murder mystery. The setting is a lavishly restored Mediterranean ocean liner, and the suspects are a very pampered guest and every exhausted crew member. Sounds very White Lotus, doesn’t it? The only issue is that in order to prove her innocence, she must partner with a man she despises—Rufus Cotesworth (Mandy Patinkin), the world’s greatest detective.

The Woman in the Wall (Showtime, January 19)

The series (which also aired on the BBC) centers on Lorna Brady (The Affair’s Ruth Wilson), a woman from a fictional small Irish town who wakes one morning to find a corpse in her house. Lorna has no idea who the dead woman is or if she, herself, might be responsible for the apparent murder. Detective Colman Akande (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande’s Daryl McCormack) comes aboard and starts investigating Lorna, but also for a crime seemingly unrelated to the body she has discovered in her house.

Griselda (Netflix, January 25)

You’ve never seen Sofia Vergara like this. The six-episode limited series is violent, gruesome, and wickedly smart, as it depicts the life of Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. In 1970s and ’80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as the Godmother.

Expats (Prime Video, January 26)

The six-part limited series stars Nicole Kidman, Sarayu Blue, Brian Tee, Jack Huston, and Ji-young Yoo, and is based on the international best-selling novel The Expatriates, by Janice Y.K. Lee. The series focuses on three women—Kidman’s Margaret, Young’s Mercy, and Blue’s Hilary, as they navigate the aftermath of a family tragedy.

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans (FX, January 31)

Ryan Murphy’s second installment of his anthology series (the first being Feud: Bette and Joan), will focus on Truman Capote and his famous female friendships. The cast includes Naomi Watts, Calista Flockhart, Demi Moore, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, and Molly Ringwald.

February 2024

Mr. and Mrs. Smith (Prime Video, February 2)

Yes, this is the series based off the 2005 Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt movie of the same name. This time Donald Glover and Maya Erskine step into the roles of John and Jane Smith. Expect lots of fiery chemistry and intense action scenes.

Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO/Max, February 4)

The heavily improvised comedy series returns for its 12 and final 10-episode season with Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman, Cheryl Hines, J.B. Smoove, Richard Lewis, Ted Danson, Vince Vaughn, and Tracey Ullman. TBD if David’s newfound obsession with Suits will make its way into the series.

Abbott Elementary (ABC, February 7)

The gang is finally back for season three. As for what happens next between Janine and Gregory, check out what Quinta Brunson had to say about last year’s season finale and what’s to come, here.

One Day (Netflix, February 8)

The 14-episode romantic drama is a decades-spanning love story based on the best-selling novel by David Nicholls. Starring Leo Woodall (The White Lotus) and Ambika Mod (This Is Going to Hurt), One Day tells the story of Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew, who talk to each other for the very first time on the night of their graduation in 1988. The next morning they go their separate ways, so each episode tracks them every year on the same date, exploring themes of love, loss, and heartbreak.

Tracker (CBS, February 11)

The thriller-drama series stars This Is Us alum Justin Hartley and gets the coveted post–Super Bowl LVIII time slot. Tracker is based on the best-selling novel The Never Game, by Jeffery Deaver, and follows lone-wolf survivalist Colter Shaw (Hartley) who roams the country as a reward seeker. He uses his expert tracking skills to help private citizens and law enforcement solve various mysteries while contending with his own fractured family.

The New Look (Apple TV+, February 14)

This 10-episode drama series, filmed exclusively in Paris, is all about the rise of fashion designer Christian Dior and his contemporaries as they launched modern fashion amid the horrors of World War II. It stars Ben Mendelsohn, Juliette Binoche, Maisie Williams, Glenn Close, and John Malkovich, is inspired by true events, and includes the surprising stories of Dior’s contemporaries and rivals: Coco Chanel (Binoche), Balmain, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and more.

Young Sheldon (CBS/Paramount+, February 15)

The critically acclaimed prequel to The Big Bang Theory comes to an end after a shortened 14-episode season due to the writers strike. Savor it while you can, and or pull a Mary Cooper and pray for a Meemaw and Missy or Meemaw and Georgie spin-off. We can’t lose Annie Potts on our screens each week!

Ghosts (CBS/Paramount+, February 15)

The third season premieres following Sam and Jay’s decision not to take an offer from the Four Seasons to sell the Woodstone estate.

Blue Bloods (CBS/Paramount+, February 16)

After 14 years of stellar ratings and Sunday night dinners, it’s time for the Reagan family to sign off. But the good news is that the beloved family cop drama’s final season will be split into two parts, with the first half airing this winter and the second half in the fall.

Elsbeth (CBS/Paramount+, February 29)

Carrie Preston plays Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney (girl, don’t ever change) who has left her successful legal career in Chicago to tackle a new investigative role in New York City. Upon arrival, Elsbeth finds herself at odds with NYPD Captain C.W. Wagner (Wendell Pierce), a charismatic and revered leader. The series is based on the character featured in The Good Wife and The Good Fight.

March 2024

Queens (Nat Geo/Disney+/Hulu, March 4)

This is one of the most profoundly moving National Geographic series you’ll see, and it was made by the first-ever women-led production team who bring new perspective to telling these stories. Queens is an epic six-part natural history docuseries that follows six powerful sisterhoods within the animal kingdom where females rule.

Girls5eva (Netflix, March 14)

The musical comedy series debuts on Netflix with six new episodes for season three, having previously aired on Peacock for seasons one and two. From creator and executive producer Meredith Scardino (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) and starring Sara Bareilles (Waitress: The Musical), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton), Paula Pell (Saturday Night Live) and Busy Philipps (Freaks and Geeks), Girls5eva follows a one-hit-wonder girl group from the late ’90s whose members reunite to give their pop star dreams one more shot. In season three Dawn, Wickie, Summer, and Gloria have recorded a new album, Returnity, and now they’re about to embark on a comeback tour. However, they have no plan, no tour manager, and no venues secured, so the ladies pile into a van determined to promote their album and get back on top.

Grey’s Anatomy (ABC, March 14)

Longtime showrunner Krista Vernoff hands over the reins to Meg Marinis for season 20 of the landmark series. We left off with Meredith and Nick reuniting, Richard’s sobriety at risk, and Teddy’s life in danger. ABC hasn’t revealed much about the new season, but director and actor Debbie Allen, who plays Dr. Catherine Avery, told Entertainment Tonight that the new season will “be the greatest yet,” and Ellen Pompeo will make approximately four return appearances for the 10-episode season (which was shortened due to the strike).

Manhunt (Apple TV+, March 15)

The seven-part true-crime series stars Tobias Menzies (The Crown, Outlander) and is based on the NYT best-selling nonfiction book from James L. Swanson. The series, created by Monica Beletsky (Fargo, The Leftovers, Friday Night Lights), is a conspiracy thriller about one of the best known but least understood crimes in history: the hunt for John Wilkes Booth in the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination.

Apples Never Fall (Peacock, March 14)

The limited drama series from writer, showrunner, and executive producer Melanie Marnich (The OA, The Affair) and executive producer David Heyman (Wonka, Barbie) is based on Liane Moriarty’s (Big Little Lies, 9 Perfect Strangers) New York Times best-selling novel of the same name. Apples Never Fall stars Annette Bening, Sam Neill, Alison Brie, Jake Lacy, Conor Merrigan-Turner, and Essie Randles, and centers on the seemingly picture-perfect Delaney family. Former tennis coaches Stan (Neill) and Joy (Bening) have sold their successful tennis academy and are ready to start what should be the golden years of their lives, but everything changes when a wounded young woman knocks on their door, and nothing will ever be the same again.

Palm Royale (Apple TV+, March 20)

Kristen Wiig and her costumes in Palm Royale are going to be all anyone can talk about this spring, and for good reason. The Palm Beach–set series is a colorful playground of ’60s styles, campy characters, and stunning locales. Joining Wiig are Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn, Julia Duffy, Kaia Gerber, and icons Bruce Dern and Carol Burnett.

The series centers on Maxine Simmons (Wiig) as she endeavors to break into Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, she may learn to be careful what you wish for. Palm Royale is loosely based on the novel Mr. and Mrs. American Pie by Juliet McDaniel.

3 Body Problem (Netflix, March 21)

Based on the book trilogy of the same name, 3 Body Problem follows a group of brilliant young scientists in the present day as the laws of nature unravel before their eyes, following a young woman’s fateful decision years ago in 1960s China. The five former colleagues reunite to confront an outside force manipulating events on earth. Eiza González, Benedict Wong, Jovan Adepo, Alex Sharp, and John Bradley star.

April 2024

The Veil (FX, April 30)

Elisabeth Moss, Josh Charles, Yumna Marwan, and Dali Benssalah star in this series about two women who play a deadly game of truth and lies on the road from Istanbul to Paris and London. One woman has a secret, the other a mission to reveal it before thousands of lives are lost.

May 2024

Bridgerton (Netflix, May 16)

The highly anticipated third season finally arrives after a nearly two-and-a-half year wait. The new season, which focuses on Penelope and Colin’s romance, will be split into two parts, with the first four episodes airing May 16 and the next four dropping on June 13.

Jess Brownell (Inventing Anna) takes over as showrunner from Chris Van Dusen. In season three, according to Netflix, “Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) has finally given up on her long-held crush on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) after hearing his disparaging words about her. She has, however, decided it’s time to take a husband, preferably one who will provide her with enough independence to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown. But lacking in confidence, Penelope’s attempts on the marriage mart fail spectacularly. Meanwhile, Colin has returned from his summer travels with a new look and a serious sense of swagger. But he’s disheartened to realize that Penelope is giving him the cold shoulder. Eager to win back her friendship, Colin offers to mentor Penelope in the ways of confidence to help her find a husband this season. But when his lessons start working a little too well, Colin must grapple with whether his feelings for Penelope are truly just friendly. Complicating matters for Penelope is her rift with Eloise (Claudia Jessie), who has found a new friend in a very unlikely place, while Penelope’s growing presence in the ton makes it all the more difficult to keep her Lady Whistledown alter ego a secret.”

June 2024

The Bear (Hulu)

At the Television Critics Association winter press tour in February 2024, it was announced that the Emmy-winning Bear will return in June for its third season. We don't know much yet, but when we asked Molly Gordon (who played Jeremy Allen White's love interest, Claire, in season two) what might be in store, especially after that heartbreaking finale scene outside the walk-in fridge, here's what she said: “I believe there can be [a future for them], but I also don’t know if that’s the story that [creator] Chris Storer wants to write. At the end of the day, I just want Carmy to find peace and work through his incredibly dark family trauma. I would love to continue to be a part of the show—but if this was all I did too, I would feel really lucky.”

Summer 2024

House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)

The eight-episode second season debuts this summer. Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, the series tells the story of House Targaryen and is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones. Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans all return, in addition to Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, and Matthew Needham. New cast members include Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull, Jamie Kenna as Ser Alfred Broome, Kieran Bew as Hugh, Tom Bennett as Ulf, Tom Taylor as Lord Cregan Stark, and Vincent Regan as Ser Rickard Thorne. They’ll be joined by Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull, Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers, Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower, and Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong.

Fall 2024

The Golden Bachelorette (ABC)

We're already counting down the months until one of Gerry Turner's lucky ladies (not named Theresa) steps into the spotlight to find her next great love. For more about the new season, including who it might be, read what ABC Television president Craig Erwich told Glamour exclusively here.

TBD 2024

Outlander (Starz)

Season seven was supersized, with the first eight episodes having premiered in June 2023, followed by the next eight coming in…well, we don’t know yet. But they are coming, and they’ll be sometime this year, most likely in the spring. Says EP Maril Davis, “Buckle your seat belt, because there’s so many ups and downs, and everyone’s worst fears are kind of realized in the second half. And I think that notches up the pressure on all of her characters to a delicious level.”

No Good Deed (Netflix)

Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano play husband and wife in this half-hour dark-comedy series from creator and executive producer Liz Feldman (Dead to Me). The eight-episode series follows three very different families vying to buy the very same 1920s Spanish style villa that they think will solve all their problems. But as the sellers have already discovered, sometimes the home of your dreams can be a total nightmare.

Emily in Paris (Netflix)

Season four began filming in late January in Paris. We don't know much, other than Netflix has it slated to premiere later this year, and it will include a trip to Rome. We'll keep you posted as we learn more about Emily and her possibly retired trauma bangs.

A Gentleman in Moscow (Showtime)

The limited series follows Count Alexander Rostov (Ewan McGregor), who, in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution, finds that his gilded past places him on the wrong side of history. The series is adapted from NYT best-selling author Amor Towles’s novel of the same name and also stars McGregor’s real-life partner, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, as Anna Urbanova.

Jessica Radloff is the Glamour senior West Coast editor and author of the NYT best-selling book The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series.

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