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TV series results of 2024: from Batman's enemies to the Fallout adaptation.

This year, we traveled many times to explore the cultures of Japan and remembered that rom-coms can be interesting. We marveled at Colin Farrell's transformation into Batman's iconic enemy and followed dragon battles in Westeros. In short, there's plenty to remember, so let's sum up the TV series results of 2024 and hand out nominations to the best of the best (and not only).

Everyone Watched of the Year — "Fallout"

Fallout

For a successful adaptation of a popular game series and introducing it to a new audience.

Best Miniseries — "Disclaimer"

Disclaimer: What Alfonso Cuarón's First Authorial Series Turned Out to Be

For the authorial work of a great author.

Disclaimer: What Alfonso Cuarón's First Authorial Series Turned Out to Be
Roman Kovalev
Disclaimer: What Alfonso Cuarón's First Authorial Series Turned Out to Be

On Apple TV+, the miniseries 'Disclaimer' has concluded, helmed by the Oscar-winning duo Alfonso Cuarón and Emmanuel Lubezki. Add to these names Cate Blanchett and

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Surprise of the Year — "Baby Reindeer"

Comedy is Subjective, Martha: Review of the Sensational Series 'Baby Reindeer' (18+)

For an intimate story on an important topic generating so much hype.

Comedy is Subjective, Martha: Review of the Sensational Series 'Baby Reindeer'
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Comedy is Subjective, Martha: Review of the Sensational Series 'Baby Reindeer'

The series 'Baby Reindeer', an authorial project by comedian Richard Gadd, is undoubtedly Netflix's biggest hit this spring. Besides the frightening fact of its autobiographical nature, what else can this show surprise with?

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Best Male Role — Colin Farrell ("The Penguin")

Alternatives: Hiroyuki Sanada ("Shōgun"), Jeremy Allen White ("The Bear"), Richard Gadd ("Baby Reindeer"), Gary Oldman ("Slow Horses")

Making Sacrifices. Recap of Episode 2 of 'The Penguin'

For a magnificent transformation and the ability to draw sympathy to a clearly negative character.

Netflix of the Year — "Nobody Wants This"

Nobody Wants This

For making the rom-com a great genre again.

Anime of the Year — "Dandadan"

Dandadan

For unusual humor and high pace.

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Evgeny Belousov
Boo! Scared?: Review of the Anime 'Dandadan' (Season 1)

On December 19, the first season of the anime 'Dandadan' concluded. The title became a true hit of autumn and instantly won the hearts of viewers. About what the series can hook you with and why it easily finds

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Best Female Role — Cristin Milioti ("The Penguin")

Alternatives: Anna Sawai ("Shōgun", "The Thousand Mile Road"), Jean Smart ("Hacks"), Karina Razumovskaya ("The Route")

Restructuring. Recap of Episode 3 of 'The Penguin'

For sometimes outshining the devilishly convincing Colin Farrell.

Dialogue of the Year — "Shōgun"

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For dialogues about duty, faith, life, death, and love.

Throne in Blood: Review of the Series 'Shōgun' (Season 1)
Evgeny Belousov
Throne in Blood: Review of the Series 'Shōgun' (Season 1)

At the end of April, the first season (and we still hope it's not the last) of the series 'Shōgun' concluded on FX and Hulu, becoming a true hit and a pleasant surprise

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Sensation of the Year — "The Penguin"

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Nobody believed, but it fired, and how.

Courage of the Year — "The Cleaners"

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Controversial. Bright. Vulgar. About kept women.

Didn't Work, No Luck of the Year — "The Acolyte"

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Too high fan expectations were not met.

Unjustified Cancellation of the Year — "Kaos"

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Sometimes we don't understand what Netflix producers are missing when they say goodbye to fairly decent series with good ratings. We'll also include "Dead Boy Detectives" here.

WTF of the Year — "Fantasy"

Fantasy

For surrealism and a mind open to the craziest ideas.

Stunningly Beautiful of the Year — "Arcane"

Arcane

For becoming even more beautiful.

Vampire of the Year — Sam Reid ("Interview with the Vampire")

Interview with the Vampire

For loyalty to "family".

Comeback of the Year — "X-Men '97"

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Old-timers shed a tear, because it was very good. For the proper revival of a classic.

Socially Significant Series of the Year — "She's So Cool"

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A road movie about simple guys, but with important social themes.

Best European Series of the Year — "Maxton Hall — The World Between Us"

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We ourselves don't understand how it ended up in the popular list. But the series really blew up social media.

Best Russian Series — "The Route"

The Route

For a bold plot, ruthless attitude towards characters, and considerable suspense.

Reimagining of the Romantic Comedy Genre — "One Day"

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British drama no worse than the 2011 adaptation.

"Suicide Squad" of the Year — "Masters of the Air"

Masters of the Air Apple TV+

For the most ruthless treatment of characters.

Action of the Year — "House of the Dragon"

Emma D'Arcy House of the Dragon

For long-awaited and deadly dragon battles.

"Give Him the Emmy Right Now" of the Year — Cooper Koch ("Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story")

Monsters series

For a stunning 32-minute "one-shot" scene.

"What a Twist" of the Year — "Sugar"

Sugar Colin Farrell

For managing to surprise absolutely everyone.

Pablo Escobar and "Narcos" of the Year – "Griselda"

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Sofía Vergara as Griselda Blanco in the biopic about the drug lord.

Could Have Not Continued of the Year — "Emily in Paris"

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Some kind of Groundhog Day within one series and each season.

Opening of the Year — "3 Body Problem"

Ramin Djawadi effect.

"Why Was It Renewed" of the Year — "Presumed Innocent"

Presumed Innocent watch

For announcing a continuation nobody needed of a completed story.

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Presumed Innocent: How Gyllenhaal Defended Himself in Court

Apple TV+ continues to explore the territory of legal series with the project 'Presumed Innocent', where the one under investigation is none other than a prosecutor.

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Priest of the Year – Nicholas Chavez, "Grotesquerie"

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Well, how can we do without a series about a maniac-fanatic from the creator of 'American Horror Story'.

Photo Shoot of the Year — Jeremy Allen White for Calvin Klein

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Laugh of the Year — Antony Starr, "The Boys"

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That hysterical laugh and meme are unforgettable.

Pairing of the Year — Sauron/Annatar and Galadriel, "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power"

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Perhaps watching their chemistry is more interesting than the plot.

Series Crush of the Year — Theo James, "The Gentlemen"

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Oh, that British accent.

Russian Series Crush of the Year — Wolfgang Cerny, "The Others"

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The role of a mysterious foreigner suits him.

Star Wars of the Year — "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew"

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For a fresh take on the universe and a wonderful team of kids.

Posters of the Year – "Shōgun"

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For presenting all the characters and the atmosphere.

Carriage Scene of the Year — "Bridgerton"

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Netflix itself references it in other series. Rumor has it the scene was shot on the second take because the first version was "too passionate."

Cameo of the Year — John Cena, "The Bear"

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A childhood friend you can't forget.

Visual Style of the Year — "Ripley"

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Stunning black-and-white shots with Andrew Scott.

Atmosphere of the Year — "Dune: Prophecy"

Dune: Prophecy

For beautiful costumes, magnetic ambiance, and a sense of unease.

Song of the Year — Stromae, Pomme – "Ma Meilleure Ennemie"

Everyone Waited for Season 2 of the Year – "Squid Game"

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We still didn't get answers. Although the second season of 'Squid Game' took first place in the Netflix series popularity ranking in all 93 countries.

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