These are the 7 best films and series released on Netflix in 2024

The year is quickly coming to an end and we have seen almost everything that Netflix and 2024 have presented in terms of films and series. We have great German series likeMindful murderandThe signalseen, brilliant series likeBrothers Sun, FuriesandBoy Swallows Universe, and yet all of these titles are not in oursseven big Netflix highlightscontain. You just have to sort things out, even if it's difficult. Are you ready for the best of the best that Netflix had to offer in 2024?These 7 films and series are our highlights of the year.

WithThe GentlemenNetflix has hit the jackpot for fans of action and Britishenthusiastic. The series, based on Guy Ritchie's film of the same name, impresses with a story that is brimming with intrigue, gangsters and surprising twists. The excellent actors, especially Theo James, make every episode an experience. Anyone Britishloves, gets its money's worth here.

During a time of political crisis, a Chinese scientist discovers a signal coming from a distant, advanced civilization. These extraterrestrial beings, looking for a new home, consider colonizing Earth - but not everyone reacts to the news in the same way. While some see the arrival of the aliens as an opportunity, there are others who oppose such an invasion. The seriescombines questions about human nature with profound philosophical and scientific considerations. The focus is on the challenge of whether people will hold together or destroy themselves in such an existential crisis. Sure, the series is complex, but sticking with it has rarely been so worth it.

The series follows the charismatic but morally ambivalent Tom Ripley as he moves through European high society in the 1960s. Through a mixture of cunning, manipulation and charming demeanor, he manages to take over the life of a wealthy American. But as his success grows, it becomes increasingly difficult to hide his dark secrets from the world. The black and white arthouse character and Andrew Scott's performance captivated us from the start.

In 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez murder their extremely wealthybrutal one night. At the heart of the series is the question of whether the brothers acted in self-defense or whether they simply pulled the trigger out of greed and frustration. During the investigation and trial, it becomes clear that deep-seated experiences of abuse and family secrets may have played a role. Who are the actual monsters in this series? No Netflix production has caused such a stir as this one. Definitely one of the big Netflix highlights of the year.

This story is also based on a true story: In the 1970s, the world was shaken by a powerful woman who asserted her place in the male-dominated drug world. With charm and brutality, she rose to the top of one of the most dangerous cartels in history.Griseldatells the story of, a Colombian drug lord who not only dominated the business but also spun a web of violence and intrigue. Sofia Vergara seems to have been waiting for this role - she shines as the only woman that even Pablo Escobar was afraid of.

Puppeteer Vincent Anderson (Benedict Cumberbatch) lives in New York. After his nine-year-old son Edgar disappears under mysterious circumstances, Vincent is driven by personal demons and is plagued by guilt and loss. He tries to cope with the pain by building a deep connection with a blue monster doll named Eric that he once created with Edgar. And then things get weird. Vincent actually sees the monster Eric and talks to him, but no one else can see him. Is he completely crazy now? Time is running out because the longer Edgar is missing, the lower his chances of survival are.

This is clearly one of the best series of the yearon Netflix. It is based on the autobiographical experiences of comedian Richard Gadd. Plot twist: Richard Gadd also plays himself in this series. He actually just wants to be nice to the strange woman he meets in the bar where he works and chats a few words with her. But Martha has completely different intentions and immediately develops a tormenting obsession. She visits him every day and crosses one border after another. No one could have imagined the extent of this.