Heeramandi to Bridgerton, 6 series that were talk of the town for weeks in 2024

In 2024, Hollywood series like Bridgerton and Indian drama series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar captivated global audiences, redefining storytelling with rich narratives and stunning visuals. These shows set new benchmarks for international content, merging tradition with innovation to dominate screens and hearts.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, is set in pre-independence India. It delves into courtesans' life and their political, romantic, and treacherous stories. The show shines with lavish sets, elaborate costumes, enthralling music, and Bhansali's distinctive aesthetics. It stars Manisha Koirala, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, and Sonakshi Sinha.

Love, scandal, and social expectations among London's aristocracy are all explored in Shonda Rhimes' Regency-era romantic series Bridgerton. Phoebe Dynevor, Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, and Regé-Jean Page are among its gorgeous cast members. The town's magical environment is brought to life by lavish costumes, opulent sets, and a lively, inclusive Regency style.

Abhishek, an engineering graduate who works as a secretary in a rural panchayat office, struggles to come back to work and that is the subject of Panchayat Season 3. The show, which stars Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, and Raghubir Yadav, combines humour and emotion to highlight the allure of village life.

The show Emily in Paris follows Emily, a driven American marketing executive, as she balances her romantic life and career in Paris. She learns about the beauty and complexity of Parisian life as she negotiates cultural barriers, professional obstacles, and romance. The show captivates with its dazzling aesthetics, stylish apparel, and picturesque Parisian settings.

A gripping 2024 Prime Video documentary series, Angry Young Men delves into the life of the legendary writing team of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, who transformed Hindi film in the 1970s. The show explores their outsider origins, quick ascent, subsequent breakup, and enduring impact on Indian societal tales and storytelling.

Shogun is a compelling historical drama based on James Clavell's best-selling 1975 novel and inspired by actual events from Japan's Warring States era (c. 1600). Fans of epic storytelling should not miss Shōgun because of its tight narrative, opulent production design, and outstanding performances by Hiroyuki Sanada, Tadanobu Asano, Anna Sawai, and Cosmo Jarvis. You can watch the series on FX on Hulu