But with worthy nominations comes unfortunate snubs — namely for many series that came out during the Emmys 2024 eligibility period (June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024) and were considered moderate to bona fide hits upon their release.
But for whatever reason, they aren’t being recognized by the TV Academy .
Some of these projects even boast A-list talent like Nicole Kidman, Colin Farrell and Joey King.
Here are the best shows of 2024 that the Emmys are sleeping on.
“One Day” Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod in “One Day.” Matthew Towers/Netflix
Have your tissues ready for this one. “One Day” is based on the 2009 novel that was originally made into a movie with Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess. The miniseries follows the relationship between University of Edinburgh graduates Dexter ( “The White Lotus” star Leo Woodall) and Emma (Ambika Mod) over the span of 20 years. It’s a 14-episode love story that shouldn’t be missed.
Where to watch: Netflix
“Girls5eva” Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Busy Philipps and Paula Pell in “Girls5eva.” Emily V. Aragones/Netflix
Produced by Tina Fey, “Girls5eva” is about four former members of a girl group who try to stage their musical comeback. Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell and Renee Elise Goldsberry star. The series moved from Peacock to Netflix for Season 3, where it sadly didn’t make a big splash with the TV Academy.
Where to watch: Netflix (Seasons 1-3) and Peacock (Seasons 1-2)
“Expats” Brian Tee and Nicole Kidman in “Expats.” Glen Wilson/Prime Video
Nicole Kidman has become the queen of the miniseries. Before “The Perfect Couple” there was “Expats,” based on Janice Y. K. Lee’s novel about a tight-knit group of expatriates living in Hong Kong. Kidman stars with Sarayu Blue and Ji-young Yoo.
“We Were the Lucky Ones” Jonathan Aris, Sam Woolf and Joey King in “We Were the Lucky Ones.” HULU
Joey King and Logan Lerman lead the historical drama series “We Were the Lucky Ones.” They play siblings of a Polish Jewish family determined to reunite after being separated during the Holocaust. The show is based on Georgia Hunter’s book inspired by the story of her own family.
Where to watch: Hulu
“Sugar” Colin Farrell, Amy Ryan in “Sugar.” Apple TV+
In “Sugar,” Colin Farrell plays a private detective with a checkered past who investigates the case of Olivia Siegel (Sydney Chandler), the missing granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel (James Cromwell). There’s also a shocking twist that no one sees coming.
“Manhunt” Brandon Flynn and Tobias Menzies in “Manhunt.” Apple TV+
The search for Abraham Lincoln’s murderer, John Wilkes Booth, is the premise of the miniseries “Manhunt. ” Tobias Menzies plays Edwin Stanton, Lincoln’s Secretary of War, who is hellbent on getting justice for the president’s assassination.
“Tokyo Vice” Ken Watanabe, Ansel Elgort in “Tokyo Vice.” James Lisle/Max
“Tokyo Vice” stars “West Side Story” standout Ansel Elgort as an American journalist investigating organized crime syndicates in Japan. The series, based on Jake Adelstein’s 2009 memoir, also stars Ken Watanabe and Rachel Keller. Sadly, the series was canceled after two seasons — but it’s still a worthy watch.
Where to watch: Max
“Ghosts” Utkarsh Ambudkar, Rose McIver, Devan Chandler Long and Asher Grodman in “Ghosts.” CBS
Emmys darling “Abbott Elementary” is great, but “Ghosts” is just as good. The sitcom follows Samantha (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar), a married couple renovating a rundown country estate into a bed-and-breakfast — only to find that it’s already inhabited by a ragtag group of spirits. Brandon Scott Jones, Danielle Pinnock, Richie Moriarty and Asher Grodman also star. The series returns for Season 4 in October.
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