Streaming giant HBO is positioning itself for a successful 2024 with a lineup of highly anticipated TV shows. Known for its Sunday night programming, HBO has delivered hits like Game of Thrones and Succession. With the addition of its streaming service Max, HBO viewers can also enjoy legacy shows such as The Sopranos, The Wire, and Oz, as well as new originals like Hacks and Peacemaker.
One of the most highly anticipated shows coming in 2024 is the fourth season of True Detective, titled Night Country. The crime series originally premiered in 2014 and received critical acclaim for its writing and performances. After a five-year hiatus, True Detective returns with a new cast, including Jodie Foster and Kali Reis, and a new showrunner in Issa López. Early reviews for Night Country have been overwhelmingly positive, with many considering it the show’s best season since its debut.
Another exciting show on HBO’s lineup is The Regime, a British drama series starring Kate Winslet. Winslet, known for her award-winning performances in HBO shows like Mildred Pierce and Mare of Easttown, plays the Chancellor, the dictator of a fictional European country. The Regime is expected to be a political drama that could potentially fill the void left by Succession.
Park Chan-wook, the acclaimed South Korean filmmaker, is also returning to television with The Sympathizer. Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Sympathizer tells the story of a North Vietnamese spy sent to the U.S. to report on the South Vietnamese community. The show features multiple antagonist roles played by Robert Downey Jr., who is also receiving Oscar buzz for his performance in Oppenheimer.
Fans of Game of Thrones will be thrilled to know that the prequel series House of the Dragon will be returning for its second season in 2024. Set nearly 200 years before the events of the original show, House of the Dragon explores the Targaryen civil war known as the “Dance of the Dragons.” The series is expected to have multiple seasons and has already become a huge success for HBO.
Finally, DC fans can look forward to The Penguin, an expansion of Matt Reeves’ Batman shared universe. Set one week after the events of The Batman, the series follows the rise of Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot, played by Colin Farrell, within the criminal underworld of Gotham. The Penguin is part of the DC Elseworlds brand in James Gunn’s new DC Universe.
Overall, HBO’s lineup for 2024 is packed with highly anticipated shows that are sure to captivate audiences. From crime dramas to political thrillers and superhero spinoffs, HBO continues to deliver top-notch content for its viewers.
True Detective: Night Country premieres January 14 on HBO and Max. The Regime premieres March 3 on HBO and Max. The Sympathizer is expected to arrive in the first half of 2024 on HBO and Max. House of the Dragon season 2 is expected to arrive in the summer of 2024 on HBO and Max. The Penguin is expected to arrive in the fall of 2024 on Max.