Benedict Cumberbatch’s first Netflix series, German sci-fi mystery for dark fans and 10 other highlights

The previous series year 2023 had some fantastic highlights to offer. But in 2024, series fans will not be lacking in promising new releases on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon and Co. We have one for you from the countless series launches announced for this year (over 100 new Netflix series alone). Selection of the 24 biggest series highlights of 2024 compiled.

Whether it’s sci-fi chaos with Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly, a Netflix series with Benedict Cumberbatch or Robert Downey Jr.’s first leading role in a series in 22 years: the most exciting new series in 2024 have something for every taste.

On Netflix, Amazon and Co.: You should make a note of these series highlights for 2024

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In the Moviepilot podcast, we present the 24 biggest series starts of the year in more detail in a two-part XXL preview and have rated them according to our series anticipation (from moderate to maximum). In this episode we introduce you to the first places (24 to 13). These include new franchise chapters from DC and Star Wars as well as Netflix’s Percy Jackson for adults, German sci-fi for dark fans and much more:

The series innovations presented are not yet the crowning glory of the 2024 anticipation highlights. We will take a closer look at the top 12 of the most promising series in the next part of the annual preview. You can find this from next week, January 17th, here on Moviepilot or in the podcast app you trust.

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Streamgegewer, the podcast from Moviepilot, is sponsored by MagentaTV, but this doesn’t change the content for you. MagentaTV is Telekom’s TV and streaming offering, which bundles television in HD quality and streaming on one platform. Here you can easily use the entire entertainment program via a user interface.

Series highlight on MagentaTV in January: The Winter King

The Winter King – S01 Trailer (German) HD

Included: Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, RTL+, DAZN, media libraries and our own MagentaTV megatheque with a unique selection of originals and exclusives and top international series. The exclusive German premieres include, for example, the three new spin-offs from The Walking Dead universe – Dead City, Daryl Dixon and The Ones Who Live – as well as the 5th season of the successful series Fargo and the new fantasy series The Winter King.

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