Get ready for a binge-worthy year! We're counting down the most captivating Netflix originals of 2024. From gripping dramas to hilarious comedies, these shows and movies had us glued to our screens. Whether you're into crime thrillers, sci-fi epics, or heartwarming romances, there's something for everyone in this stellar lineup.
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00:00Maybe I have an idea about where the story could go.
00:03Oh yeah? Well, let's hear it.
00:05Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're looking at the best original shows
00:09and movies that landed on Netflix in 2024.
00:12Bear in mind a couple of these debuted at film festivals a year earlier.
00:16My agent said it would get me seen.
00:19It's good exposure, it'll get you seen.
00:23Number 10, The Gentleman, Season 1.
00:26Daddy, what have you been up to?
00:292019's The Gentleman was a return to form for Guy Ritchie,
00:33offering the blend of fast-paced action, witticisms, and editing the director is known for.
00:37While you should definitely watch that underrated film,
00:40it isn't required viewing to follow this Netflix spin-off.
00:43Following a new cast of characters,
00:45The Gentleman shares two key elements with its predecessor.
00:48The title, duh, and aristocrats getting mixed up with gangsters.
00:51Is it a threat I sense in the equation?
00:53Absolutely not.
00:55Look, it's a lot to take on board, I can understand that.
00:58Normally, in these kind of situations, certain discussions have been made beforehand.
01:02And normally, the weak-willed, work-shy, public school-educated heir
01:06takes the money and rolls over like a good little boy.
01:09Whereas the movie focuses more on the gangsters,
01:12the series is told from an aristocratic perspective.
01:15Given their unlawful business partners, though,
01:18it's only a matter of time until the aristocrats become gangsters themselves.
01:21It's a fresh spin that still functions within the original film's universe,
01:25serving as a welcome companion piece and standalone entry.
01:28People either survive in the jungle or exist in the zoo.
01:33Few recognize the significance of the paradoxical reconciliation of the two.
01:45Five more episodes await in the new year,
01:47but Cobra Kai kicked off its final season in 2024.
01:50After some spirited brainstorming and ad hoc folks grouping,
01:54and also a dojo-wide vote, we have a winner.
01:59We give you...
02:01Miyagi Bang Karate!
02:04Although several enemies have become friends,
02:07some things never change in the Karate Kid universe.
02:10There are still scores to settle, sides to choose, and morally gray areas to traverse.
02:15Even Mr. Miyagi might not have been as clean-cut as Daniel thought.
02:18He identified his attacker as Kisuki Miyagi.
02:22Kisuki Miyagi?
02:24Miyagi-san had a brother?
02:27Not that I know of.
02:30Look, that's Mr. Miyagi, but the name is wrong.
02:35And he was born in 1924, not 1918.
02:39While Daniel questions everything he learned from his mentor,
02:42Kreese severs ties with his former protege-turned-rival Johnny.
02:46As everyone heads to Barcelona for the Sekai Taikai,
02:49emotional stakes are even higher than the physical ones in the ring.
02:52That said, the fight choreography is as intense as ever,
02:56setting us up for hopefully a rousing final showdown.
02:59So you're gonna have to kick higher and harder than ever before.
03:04Johnny, the Soviet Union doesn't even exist anymore.
03:10Is that a wild room?
03:14I have no idea what that is.
03:16Not every show is worth a three-year wait between seasons,
03:20but Arcane continued to deliver on virtually every front.
03:23In just two seasons, Arcane encompassed more intricate world-building,
03:27arresting visuals and gripping character arcs than some shows give us with 200 episodes.
03:32Your mother will have justice.
03:36I swear it.
03:38Change is at the center of this final season,
03:41as Caitlin's compassion and diplomacy take a backseat to revenge
03:44and what she views as redemption.
03:46With Powder seemingly gone,
03:48Jinx is torn between giving up on life and being immortalized as a symbol.
03:52Yep, that's me.
03:54You ever need to curse a sibling or a family or a society?
03:59My card.
04:01Caught in the middle is Vi, as she attempts to stop the monster she created.
04:05Arcane will break your heart over and over again,
04:08yet you'll still eagerly plunge into the next episode all the way up to the finale.
04:14The science and philosophies behind Three-Body Problem may be complex,
04:20but the show's ideas are presented in a surprisingly digestible manner.
04:24That's largely because the concepts at the story's core don't overshadow the relatable characters.
04:29Plus, anyone can understand the gravitas of a ticking clock.
04:33Tomorrow at midnight.
04:39You don't want it to get to zero.
04:43Nothing good ever happens at zero.
04:45The show begins with a countdown that promises to have consequences on a global scale.
04:50The question is whether the outcome will bring about humanity's end or usher us into the future.
04:55Could it be both?
04:57Most of us have to stay behind.
04:59But that's alright.
05:03If one of us survives, we all survive.
05:07You'll welcome us, won't you?
05:10Either way, several moments will leave your jaw on the floor well before the countdown nears zero.
05:16The show's sweeping scale may make you feel insignificant.
05:19However, even bugs can survive in environments where supposedly more advanced species perish.
05:25We spray pesticides from planes.
05:27We put poison in the ground.
05:29We try and sterilize them.
05:31We swat them, zap them, step on them.
05:34Look around.
05:37They're not going anywhere.
05:40Wallace and Gromit, Vengeance Most Foul.
05:42You can't go wrong with Wallace and Gromit, who return in their first adventure since 2008,
05:47and their first feature in almost two decades.
05:50Vengeance Most Foul also marks the return of the duo's most fiendish foe, Feathers McGraw.
05:59Admittedly, we were on the fence about bringing the devious penguin back,
06:02as it would only invite more comparisons to the wrong trousers.
06:05That short is about as perfect as filmmaking gets.
06:20While we won't go as far as to say that Vengeance Most Foul is perfect, it comes close.
06:25The film is every bit as inventive as the series' past entries,
06:28while providing modern commentary on smart devices, which have pros and cons.
06:33It all depends on whose hands or wings the technology falls into.
06:57Patricia Highsmith's novel has been adapted multiple times.
07:01The 1999 film starring Matt Damon being the most well-known version.
07:04While you wouldn't think there'd be much left to do with the source material,
07:07this miniseries proves there are still numerous layers to the enigmatic titular character.
07:23Director Stephen Zalian turns in a masterclass of visual storytelling,
07:27with Robert Elswit's cinematography elevating every shot.
07:30On a technical level, it's as well-crafted as any Netflix series to date.
07:35Andrew Scott's reserved performance also says more than narration or dialogue ever could.
07:40Scott keeps everything on the inside as a man whose entire life is a facade.
07:44Mr. Ripley remains a mystery by the end, but we can safely say what he is,
07:49a chameleon of a con man.
07:58Casting is the key in His Three Daughters,
08:01with flawless performances from Carrie Coon, Natasha Lyonne and Elizabeth Olsen.
08:06While the three play the titular daughters, they aren't exactly sisters in a meaningful sense.
08:28They come under one roof to be by their dying father's side.
08:32After his time inevitably comes, though, what's next?
08:35Do the three part ways for good, or will this tragedy provide the basis for a real relationship to grow?
08:41His Three Daughters revolves around saying goodbye,
08:44but it's just as much about starting anew, which can sometimes be even more daunting.
08:49Director Azizel Jacob's deeply personal script doesn't hit a false note,
08:53each line delivered with emotional honesty.
08:56You are unlike anyone you've ever met.
08:58You are someone who has been through a lot.
09:00You are someone who has been through a lot.
09:02You are someone who has been through a lot.
09:04You are someone who has been through a lot.
09:06You are someone who has been through a lot.
09:12You at least act like we have something more in common.
09:15This is what I was trying to say.
09:17We each have our own stories, but we don't know the others.
09:21We assume we do.
09:22We do.
09:233.
09:24Emilia Pérez
09:25Actually, we might have spoken too soon as three phenomenal performances are also at
09:47the core of Emilia Pérez.
09:48Zoe Saldana and Selena Gomez need no introduction, but this operatic caper pushes them to depths
09:54mainstream audiences rarely have an opportunity to see.
09:57The film also includes a star-making turn from Carla Sofía Gascon, who just might break
10:02new ground for trans performers at the Academy Awards.
10:20Just as gender is a spectrum, it's impossible to put Jacques Odiar's film into one box.
10:25Emilia Pérez is a comedy, a tragedy, a gritty crime drama, a love story, a feature-length
10:31telenovela, and a toe-tapping musical all rolled into one.
10:35Somehow, none of these elements feel out of place in one of the year's more unique films.
10:522.
10:56Nobody Wants This – Season 1
10:58Nobody wants more Adam Brody and Kristen Bell in their lives.
11:01Brody's Noah and Bell's Joanne are made for each other.
11:04There's just one elephant in the room.
11:06He's a Jewish rabbi, and she doesn't subscribe to any faith.
11:17Religion aside, Nobody Wants This understands that relationships are rarely about just two
11:21people.
11:22It can often feel like you're also dating your significant other's family and friends.
11:26If they don't approve, can there be a future?
11:39In Noah and Joanne's case, the chemistry is worth any confrontations along the way.
11:43The series explores relationships and religion through a relatable modern lens.
11:48Despite their different backgrounds, we have no trouble believing these two would fall
11:51in love and fight to be together.
12:07Before we unveil our top pick, here are some honorable mentions.
12:11Rebel Ridge – An intense and intelligent thriller about challenging an unlawful system.
12:23Monsters – The Lyle and Eric Menendez Story – A series so widely watched that it actually
12:29might get the Menendez brothers released.
12:45Bridgerton – Season 3 – Lady Whistledown's story reaches a crucial turning point.
13:08Maria – Singing Angelina Jolie's high praises for this Pablo Larraín film.
13:20Orion and the Dark – When you ask Charlie Kaufman to tell you a bedtime story, it's
13:24a dream come true.
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13:51Baby Reindeer – The best Netflix series aren't always the ones on your radar months
13:56in advance.
13:58Sometimes you learn about a show through word of mouth, or you just stumble upon it while
14:01browsing.
14:02That's how many discovered Baby Reindeer, making them unprepared for the emotional roller
14:06coaster that followed.
14:17Based on Richard Gad's one-man show and personal experiences, this Emmy-winning miniseries
14:21starts with an act of kindness that spirals into a nightmare.
14:25While Gad's experience is singular, anyone who has ever endured trauma will identify
14:30with his story.
14:45Amid all the heartbreak and torment, Baby Reindeer became an unlikely source of healing.
14:49From survivors of sexual violence to the LGBTQIA plus community, the show sent a simple
14:54yet life-affirming message many needed in 2024 – you aren't alone.
15:18What are you looking forward to streaming in 2025?
15:22Let us know in the comments.
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