The best TV shows of 2024 – level 3

The best TV shows of 2024

27-12-2024 07:00

The best TV shows of 2024 highlight diverse themes and storytelling.

Shōgun, an FX series, combines action, history, and politics in 17th-century Japan, following an English sailor navigating a feudal society. Its rich visuals and compelling characters made it a massive hit. Industry on HBO expanded beyond its finance-driven drama to explore the moral challenges of green capitalism and personal ambition, offering sharp insights into corporate culture. FX’s Say Nothing delved into the Irish Troubles, focusing on Dolours Price, an IRA member haunted by her past. It raised complex questions about political violence.

Other top shows include Pachinko (Apple TV+), exploring a Korean family’s struggles during WWII, and The Sympathizer (HBO), a visually bold take on the Vietnam War. Fantasmas (HBO) provided surreal humor, while Penelope (Netflix) told a meditative story of a teenager seeking purpose in the wilderness.

Difficult words: feudal (related to medieval society and landownership), compelling (very exciting and interesting), bold (having a strong or clear appearance).

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What themes and historical periods do the TV shows Shōgun, Industry, Say Nothing, Pachinko, The Sympathizer, Fantasmas, and Penelope explore according to the text?

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