The best TV shows of 2024 that the Emmys are sleeping on

The Emmys have their favorites.

Popular shows like “Bear,” “Shogun,” “Murder Only,” “The Morning Show” and “Baby Reindeer” are competing at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards airing this Sunday (Sept. 15) on ABC.

But with eligible nominations come unfortunate additions — namely for several series that aired during the Emmys 2024 eligibility period (June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2024) and were deemed balance until they are released.

But for whatever reasons, they are not accepted by the TV Academy.

Some of these projects even boast A-list talent like Nicole Kidman, Colin Farrell and Joey King.

Here are the best shows of 2024 that the Emmys are up for.

“One day”

Prepare your cells for this. “One Day” is based on the 2009 novel that was originally made into a movie with Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess. The service follows the relationship between Edinburgh University students Dexter (Star of “The White Lotus” Leo Woodall) and Emma (Ambika Mod) over the course of 20 years. It is a 14-part love story not to be missed.

Where to watch: Netflix

“Banana5eva”

Produced by Tina Fey, “Girls5eva” is four former girl group members trying to make their own music. Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell and Renee Elise Goldsberry star. The series moved from Peacock to Netflix for Season 3, where it sadly didn’t make a big splash with TV Academy.

Where to watch: Netflix (Seasons 1-3) and Peacock (Seasons 1-2)

“Expats”

Nicole Kidman is now the queen of officers. Before “Perfect Couple” there was “Expats,” based on Janice YK Lee’s novel about a tight-knit group of expats living in Hong Kong. Kidman stars with Sarayu Blue and Ji-young Yoo.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

“We Were Blessed”

Joey King and Logan Lerman lead the historical drama series “We Were Lucky.” They play siblings in a Polish Jewish family who are determined to reunite after being separated during the Holocaust. The show is based on Georgia Hunter’s book inspired by her family’s story.

Where to watch: Hulu

“Cake”

In “Sugar,” Colin Farrell plays a private detective with a past who investigates the case of Olivia Siegel (Sydney Chandler), the missing granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel (James Cromwell). There is also a shocking change that no one sees coming.

Where to watch: Apple TV+

“Manhunt”

The search for Abraham Lincoln’s assassin, John Wilkes Booth, is the basis of the “Manhunt” service. Tobias Menzies plays Edwin Stanton, Lincoln’s Secretary of War, who is determined to find justice for the president’s assassination.

“Tokyo Vice”

“Tokyo Vice” star “West Side Story” stars Ansel Elgort as an American journalist who investigates organized crime in Japan. The series, based on Jake Adelstein’s 2009 memoir, also stars Ken Watanabe and Rachel Keller. Unfortunately, the series was canceled after two seasons – but it’s still a worthy watch.

Where to watch: Max

“Ghosts”

Emmys favorite “Abbott Elementary” is great, but so is “Ghosts.” The sitcom follows Samantha (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar), a couple who renovate a dilapidated country estate into a bed and breakfast – only to find it has been inhabited by a group of ragtag ghosts. Brandon Scott Jones, Danielle Pinnock, Richie Moriarty and Asher Grodman also star. The series returns for Season 4 in October.

Where to watch: CBS and Paramount+.