Winter 2024 TV Preview: 18 Shows to Watch

Like that one show said, winter is coming — and with winter comes a whole lot of new TV.

In Hollywood, winter means people are more likely to stay in and tune in than to brave the elements and ignore their watchlists. It’s a time for cozying up with cozy comfort shows like “Based on a True Story” and “Squid Game” and “Severance” (we’re not here to judge what comforts you). Movie stars like Colman Domingo, Keira Knightley, and Michael Fassbender all have small screen projects debuting over the next few months, along with TV favorites like Lisa Kudrow, Ray Romano, Zosia Mamet, Leo Woodall, and character actress Margo Martindale. Highly-anticipated shows will return after long breaks, along with quirky new titles sure to draw viewers, whether that’s the action adventure in “Creature Commandos,” warped romance of “Laid,” or sweet comfort of “XO, Kitty.”

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Anyway, what is winter if not a social construct? As we curate this list on a balmy 72-degree November day, IndieWire’s TV team is not ready to answer such a big question. We’ve defined winter on our own terms (sorry again to that one show) as anything premiering between the day this list goes live and January 2025, though release dates may be subject to change.

Here are 18 TV shows to watch this winter.

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