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The Top 5 Sci-Fi & Fantasy TV Series Of 2024
These speculative series should be on every ‘must-watch’ list
2024 was particularly tumultuous, and the sci-fi and fantasy television series that debuted during the year reflect that temperature.
From an animated allegory about an ostracized marginalized group to a vision of a deranged post-apocalyptic future resulting from late-stage capitalism, 2024 saw the introduction of remarkable and affecting sci-fi and fantasy series.
The following are the top five sci-fi and fantasy television series of 2024.
Avatar The Last Airbender (Netflix)
Several years ago, when Netflix announced it had commissioned a live-action adaptation of the beloved animated series Avatar The Last Airbender (ATLA), many were skeptical. ATLA is arguably one of the best animated series ever produced.
Considering the negative reception of M. Night Shyamalan’s live-action feature film adaptation, fans of the animated series had every right to be wary of this latest project. But when ATLA debuted at the first of the year, Netflix succeeded in…