Here are the 9 best Netflix original series of 2024 so far

Rotten Tomatoes score: 87%

Though there are plenty of complaints about this season of "Bridgerton," the show's writers still managed to hook audiences in for another eight episodes of romantic chaos.

The series sees lead couple Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) figure out whether they can be more than friends.

Fans and critics praised Coughlan and Newton's cozy chemistry, while supporting characters like Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd) and Cressida Cowper (Jessica Madsen) stole the show with spell-binding performances.

The franchise also finally committed to including LGBTQ+ characters in the "Bridgerton" world by confirming that two siblings are bisexual, teasing more great romances to come.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 98%

"Baby Reindeer" may be on your radar because of the multiple controversies concerning the real-life people who inspired the show.

Based on writer Richard Gadd's autobiographical one-person comedy show, "Baby Reindeer" is about an aspiring comedian who is stalked by a woman he serves at a pub.

Gadd takes the audience on a nuanced, darkly comedic, and shocking emotional roller coaster as he unpacks his trauma. It would not be surprising if "Baby Reindeer" ends up in the running for the Emmy Awards this year.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 91%

Netflix dropped the perfect romantic drama right in time for Valentine's Day this year.

"One Day," an adaptation of David Nicholls' bestselling book of the same name, is about a 20-year relationship between two people, Dexter (Leo Woodall) and Emma (Ambika Mod), who couldn't be more different.

Each episode jumps a year forward to show how their relationship has changed, making the series easy to binge. Woodall and Mod are captivating with their subtle but convincing performances, bringing Dexter and Emma to life.

Though the story is remembered for its devastating ending, every bit of "One Day" is thrilling television.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 79%

"3 Body Problem" season one isn't perfect, but it is a bold, visually impressive start to a show that may grow to become as big a hit as "Stranger Things."

Based on Cixin Liu's complicated, bestselling sci-fi book series, "Remembrance of Earth's Past" trilogy, the series follows two timelines where humans encounter an extraterrestrial being.

The first is set in 1960s China, where a young astrophysicist tries to survive in a society that persecutes scientists and intellectuals. The second is set in present-day England, where a group of former physics students begin to notice multiple impossible phenomena around the death of their former teacher.

"3 Body Problem" has a slightly bloated main cast, but Zine Tseng's brilliant performance as the young astrophysicist stands out. Plus, the show makes up for the poor character development with a well-written, captivating mystery storyline and beautiful visual effects.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 87%

"Griselda" — a limited series about the life of Griselda Blanco (Sofía Vergara), a real-life drug trafficker who died in 2012 — was Netflix's first big hit of 2024.

"Griselda" does not stick to the facts of Blanco's life but portrays a fascinating, fast-paced story about the self-destructive nature of greed.

Critics praised Vergara as the standout in the series for portraying Griselda's transformation from housewife to brutal killer. Vergara is best known for starring in comedies, but "Griselda" showed she can handle serious roles.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 92%

Since the end of "Supernatural," there has been a gap for a new supernatural mystery series to take over, and "Dead Boy Detectives" may be the perfect successor.

Though the show is technically a spinoff of Netflix's "The Sandman," they couldn't be more different. Two ghosts (George Rexstrew and Jayden Revri) choose to stay on Earth instead of going to the afterlife and begin a new career solving paranormal mysteries with a psychic medium friend.

The cleverly written series blends the case-of-the-week format with an overarching villain, making it fun for all types of fans.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 100%

We may be in an era of Superhero fatigue, but that has not stopped "Supacell" from becoming Netflix's newest hit series this month.

The sci-fi drama follows a group of Black people living in South London who discover they have superpowers. Together, they must fend off a secret organization hunting them and save an important person.

The initial logline sounds like every superhero story, but "Supacell" strengthens its storyline by shining a light on the experiences of Black Londoners.

The series boasts a talented cast of rising stars and great action sequences. It also shines a light on sickle cell anemia, a historically poorly understood condition that mostly affects people of African and Caribbean backgrounds.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 86%

"Ripley" differs from previous adaptations of Patricia Highsmith's "The Talented Mr. Ripley" books by being filmed in black and white, creating an enchanting noir world.

Like in the book, Tom Ripley (Andrew Scott) is a con man who is pulled into a world of extravagant wealth when he is hired to bring a son home to his father.

This adaptation is a slow-moving psychological thriller, but if you can survive its pace, you will be rewarded with a visually beautiful piece of television and another amazing performance from Andrew Scott.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 84%

"The Brothers Sun" was canceled way too soon by Netflix.

The comedy-drama has a fun, unique premise about the Suns, a notorious crime family in Taiwan. However, the youngest son, Bruce (Sam Song Li), is completely unaware of his family's criminal activities.

When their family is attacked, Charles Sun (Justin Chien), the eldest sibling, who was raised as a killer, comes to teach his younger brother about the criminal underworld.

"The Brothers Sun" has wild action sequences and stellar fight choreography. The ever-amazing Michelle Yeoh also grounds the series as the Suns' matriarch.