Who says horror can only live on the big screen? It seems like the world of television horror is growing each year. If you want some scares from the small screen be sure to catch some of the most popular horror shows in 2024! It's hard to know what will keep you glued to your screen!
Horror TV Series From 2024:
You can't have a list without including some classic series that continue to provide exciting, and haunting stories, so those on the hunt for horror will want to check these out! These series include classics that you might have already loved and may want to dive into.
- You've got The Last Of Us. It’s super popular but has been on a short hiatus but looks to be making its return, very soon.
- For Netflix audiences, they've got The Fall Of The House of Usher that is another one of Mike Flanagan's incredible series!
This past year was filled with interesting projects in 2023! With "American Horror Story" having a season released during 2023. It was definitely a show worth talking about. It turns out though that there are some great releases, a large amount, in 2024, that makes the list diverse. Fans have got a multitude of sub-genres.
And a great deal of them really had the power to really create some new perspectives for what a horror series can offer.
The Top 10 List
With that, you will find what seems to be a super cool new collection of horror that took place during this incredible 2024. And remember some of these will continue to give you those thrilling moments for ages! You've got shows from Netflix, HBO, Amazon Prime and more. All offering those chills that will keep you captivated!
10 - Inspector Rishi
For a story that's one of a kind, there's Inspector Rishi for those who prefer to get a little something from a world they've never experienced. The series is based on Tamil-language horror. What might seem impossible, is Amazon Prime bringing something so special to fans of all the popular stories. The Inspector Rishi, who is played by Naveen Chandra is really caught up in a dark twist that leaves him struggling. The best part? It was done in such an unexpected way, too!
- There was a big fight scene.
- It changed everything, in the movie world of Inspector Rishi.
- His vision was lost.
- A new chapter begins as this "blind" detective gets his new role!
- His new home takes place in the jungles.
- A super intense environment that gives Rishi a fresh challenge!
Inspector Rishi was super scary as he solved mysteries! The movie also showed these crazy, and strange myths that had to do with the natural world.
- The stories included the legend of a scary forest spirit, a scary web-spinning bug! If that wasn't enough to send chills down your spine, this series was packed with the most haunting and horrific scenarios. All within one season! If that's what you crave in horror be sure to check it out on Amazon Prime.
9 - The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
From AMC, the wildly popular horror series The Walking Dead is back!
Get ready for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live!. This series is based around the fan favorites, Rick Grimes and Michonne, played by Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira!
The story takes a deep dive into what happened after the very last episodes of The Walking Dead!
- They start a romance.
- The plot had an incredible budget! That amounted to $13.7 million per episode. If that wasn't enough to get the show going, it also was a show fans truly wanted.
8- Dead Boy Detectives
Netflix brought Dead Boy Detectives! A series with amazing talent, an epic production and a really unique storyline based on the DC Comics books!
Fans of Netflix's The Sandman were given an even deeper glimpse into that show as Dead Boy Detectives features a whole bunch of interesting elements to take viewers deep into a scary universe. There are two big characters in this amazing series.
- There is Charles Rowland, a special figure with amazing supernatural detective abilities who is played by Jayden Revri,
- There is Edwin Payne (played by George Rexstrew)!
Together these are a great duo for anyone who enjoys their mysteries solved!
- They go after crimes that are super spooky.
- This is an amazing series. One that gave audiences something really memorable that combined horror and mystery! Even more so it connected them to The Sandman.
- The show even got great reviews! You may find a good portion of people liked this series as well.
- The show got over 92% (critics) and 91% (viewers).
However, there will be only one season because it got cancelled on August 2024.
7 - THEM: The Scare
With the debut of "TheM" series, that brought an epic anthology series based around the horror and suspense. It made its debut in 2021 but quickly went on to become a staple in the horror universe. It gave audiences another season with "Them: The Scare", this time on Amazon, giving people a chance to get even deeper.
- You could say the series took things in a fresh, interesting, and new direction, as it is a really smart way of showing that social commentary. That means if you were a fan of this show be sure to add it to your list!
In "Them: The Scare," a homicide detective was put into the most terrifying circumstances with an intense murder! The series has even more power. They deliver an awesome visual style as they continue to show "Them: The Scare", which helps create the best series of 2024! There's no other series with that intensity or that makes a deep point! The show was so amazing, that many gave it the ultimate rating on Rotten Tomatoes!
Even with all this success it gave audiences those epic moments with the stars like Deborah Ayorinde and Pam Grier!
TheM's success wasn't all due to just the first season but there was this epic moment of what makes the series more powerful, because you've got a police officer fighting those terrible, haunting demons, and it just so happens to be those very demons, who were tormenting this cop.
6 - Evil
One of the coolest stories about psychological mysteries, and this super intense show comes to you from CBS in 2019. That wasn't enough it became even bigger! With this awesome TV series moving from CBS to Paramount+!
One of the more fascinating elements! It comes from how they were able to build on the show.
If you haven't gotten the chance! Be sure to catch it on Paramount+!
In "Evil" you will see Katja Herbers playing Kristen Bouchard who does an incredible job playing this part!
With all of the stars together they offer fans one of those classics that remind everyone about "X-Files!"
- "Evil" is one that gives fans those chills it's super spooky. It looks like it’s going to continue to keep the audience guessing!
You've got to be excited because, the show has a new season out and even better because it might just be its last! Fans will appreciate this story! Paramount+ has announced the news that this upcoming fourth season is going to be its final installment, however "Evil" is going to end its run in a super awesome and exciting way!
A 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
While they might end its long, awesome run, that does not mean you can't be a part of these crazy adventures that had to do with all the terrifying events. Fans will be hooked on the final season because there's this clock ticking away, waiting for something epic!
- It's super interesting what happens. You have to check this out as a viewer. You'll see what the producers do next. There's this ticking clock that keeps running.
- It was even worse with David from Evil getting "a vision."
- It had to do with the ending of the world and something super intense. All this, even as "Kristen" got ready to give birth!
5- Chucky
Get ready! You have got one of the best horror comedies from "Child's Play!"! This was the inspiration that got Chucky on your television screens! A crazy and fun tale from Don Mancini, this series was full of hilarious moments but always had those dark moments!
- Chucky gave audiences the continuation of this incredible series and if you aren't a big fan it's okay!
What is really incredible is that the movie started in a spooky, chilling way with Chucky, the murderous toy, returning back to wreak havoc!
- What's interesting? This movie was released a little bit later! In 2017, as "Cult Of Chucky", to get a whole new run! You get to see all sorts of spooky murders!
- Fans will definitely remember how "Chucky took an amazing journey in a New Jersey town!
- There's a twist to make things even scarier! There's a sense of real horror and comedy, a perfect mix!
In "Chucky's" third season, the action took a twist! This time Chucky decided he was going to move to the White House, but didn't leave those teenagers behind! It looks like Chucky still remembers where it's at!
Even though "Chucky" was a lot more terrifying! You couldn't go wrong with its comedy elements.
4- Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams
"Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams" has this awesome way of getting everyone’s attention, it's just like watching an anthology! You can check out each story and it will definitely give you some spooky moments to ponder.
For horror fans who also like "Black Mirror" or other psychological and science fiction stories, be sure to give it a look! The show has these super cool characters, giving audiences some compelling, and disturbing scenes.
There are several interconnected stories throughout the series. You see these Indonesian horror stories that give everyone an exciting peek into that cultural take on horror!
- There are seven episodes
- You may find out it has the same type of narrative, but with different twists.
- The overall message is still pretty epic.
There's a lot to think about after watching this. And what stands out most? These super great reviews.
3- Parasyte: The Grey
If you want to get an extra dose of "The Last Of Us" but are waiting for this series to return to your screens, there's another hit that came from Netflix!
If you love horror and you love alien invasions there's no show quite like Parasyte: The Grey! You might say it's kind of derivative in a few spots, but what really keeps you guessing is this world that's full of monsters!
The story of a Korean series takes inspiration from "Hitoshi Iwaaki" mangas, so the idea and execution is a super compelling experience, as the aliens, or "parasytes" take over humans, giving viewers the creeps!
- They turn heads, which is a great source for fear.
- Parasyte: The Grey became an instant hit for Netflix and for fans that have been looking for that incredible dose of action. You have only got six episodes from the very first season to catch!
- There's an interesting aspect about this story that will have you coming back for more.
This awesome Korean show got a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and the fans also agreed! If that isn't enough for any horror fanatic, here are even more reasons to get pumped!
- Netflix revealed this story garnered over 31.5 million viewership minutes!
- It made a super amazing performance after just a week of being released and had 49 million in viewership minutes after only two weeks!
2 - True Detective: Night Country
This series, that brings these wild adventures of detectives and has been bringing viewers into the darker parts of this world!
There was a new element in 2024 with "True Detective: Night Country". This wasn't just another crime drama, though!
- This time there was a change in the directors, writers and there was some supernatural mayhem for fans to take in. There might not have been as much action but the storytelling took things to a whole new level!
Fans who have followed True Detective in HBO's incredible list of movies, will want to check this out! A pair of awesome actors really stood out in this season, a huge reason why it got an amazing reception.
- Jodie Foster is a talented actress with a big role.
- Her partner in crime Kali Reis
- And it seems this duo was an incredibly great team as well! It’s no surprise this series is known to be a huge favorite among horror fans.
- It had 19 nominations from the Primetime Emmy Awards.
- Jodie Foster, who also had an iconic moment in a great Emmy win!
1 - Interview With The Vampire
For anyone who is looking to relive classic stories or learn more, a must watch on AMC is "Interview with The Vampire.", and is known for bringing to life an iconic, vampire, story.
This series takes inspiration from "Anne Rice" books which became a great book series and film series.
Fans might recall a 1994 classic that showed this haunting world but AMC decided to add a more current flair for today!
This series follows Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) Lestat de Lioncourt, who is a super powerful figure played by Sam Reid. But they aren't the only duo in Interview With The Vampire
You get to see a great representation of how the queer elements of the original series come alive in a very interesting and awesome way.
- Interview With The Vampire is one that brings an incredible amount of love to those who want to see the classics of the genre! If that wasn't enough, fans will love that the story "The Vampire Lestat." from this amazing series was given life! If things work out, we will even see a "The Mayfair Witches" series!
What could be even more enticing is that if the number of viewers continues, "Interview With The Vampire" could turn into the next The Walking Dead!
It's going to be a huge success that only makes sense given just how popular horror truly is! There is something in store for everyone! Whether you prefer the thrill, comedy, or supernatural elements, be sure to check these out for your Halloween watchlist, and stay on top of what's new as they release!
