Josh's Media Reviews: 2024

The Best and Worst Movies and Shows of 2024

Here is it another top Best and Worst Movies and Shows of 2024. We will start with the Best and the Worst.

First the Best shows this year!

17. Beyond Paradise

This show came out in 2023, but I watched both seasons, and I have to tell you, it's a funny and fun detective series. The Christmas Special was great. I highly recommend this show.

16. House of the Dragon Season 2

Season two wasn't as good as Season one, but I still enjoyed it. I liked Lord Velearylon's storyline but didn't like how Daemon was written this Season, as they wasted him. You can blame that on one of the show's writers, and I'll send a link to who. I did like the other storylines, like The Queen Who Never Was. Her storyline was great, and Rhaenyra's story arc was good, as was Aegon's. Now, Aegon, you feel bad for him because of what he goes through. I mean, he was starting out as a good king until his son got killed, and that was messed up, and he almost got killed by his brother. I've read that George is unhappy with this Season because they made changes he didn't like, and I get it. I hope season 3 and Knight of the Seven Kingdoms are good and more faithful to the books.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bSQmoqUJXU&t=3840s&ab_channel=SavageBooks Heres a link to what fans and GRRM had a problem with season 2.

15. Hazbin Hotel

Hazbin Hotel is one of the best animated adult shows like it's funny and the musical numbers are fantastic. Disney go back to this. Also Charlie and Vaggie remind me of my sister and her wife.

14. The Bear Season 3

The Bear's third Season was not as good as the last two. However, I still enjoyed the show, and we learned more about the characters who work at the Bear. Some moments were surprising. The best episode is when Claire enters labor and her mom helps her. They also reconcile after the Fishes episode. Still, Season three of The Bear was good.

13. Ted

This was one of the funniest shows I've seen this year. I laughed hard, and this show made up for Ted 2. It's such a funny show, and I can't wait for season 2.

12. Creature Comados

DCU has launched this show; I must tell you, it's fun. Although there are moments that made me go, really? Still, I'm in episode three, and it is setting up the DCU.

11. Abbot Elementary

Abbot Elementary came out in 2022, and I've been watching it with my girlfriend. It's such a feel-good show. I recommend it. They are combining it with It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, which I'm so excited to watch. It's going to be so funny.

10. The Final Season of Curb Your Enthusiasm

This is the last Season of Curb, and it has a great finale that makes you laugh so hard. This show was funny, and the ending is basically how Seinfield should have ended. Unfortunately, it was also Richard Lewis's last performance before he passed away. This was a great show, and the series finale was great. Larry David is a treasure.

9. The Responder

Now this a cop British show I've been watching starting Martin Freeman, aka Bilbo Baggins. This show was good but also intense. It's about Chris Carson, a police officer who tries to be a good cop but is divided by his loyalties. This show is good, and you feel for the character; he does good and bad things in the show. Season two had the late Bernard Hill in this, as this was the final performance. Give it a watch.

8. The Boys Season 4

The Boys' Season 4 was great, and now I can't wait for the final Season. This epic season ended on such a cliffhanger that we won't know what happens until 2026. It was a great season; they changed the comics you may or may not care about.

7. Invincible Season 2

Part two was tremendous; they did a great job with Mark's story. The writers won't admit it, but they fixed Amber and made her likeable. After the backlash, the character, instead of seeing the fans pointing out why Amber was unliked, the writers just attacked their fans. However, in the end, they see common sense and fix the character, but they don't want to admit that the fans are right. Overall, the show's animation was great. There's excellent character development, and this Season is bloodier than the last. It does much better than the MCU. I can't wait for season 3 next year. The ending of this Season makes you want more.

6. The Gentlemen

This was a great spin off from the Gentlemen movie. I had a great time watching this show and the cast all do a great job. It's a fantastic British crime comedy series.

5. Baby Reindeer

This was a great show, and I remember binge-watching the whole series. At first, it looks like a comedy, but it's a drama and hard to watch. Some scenes were difficult to watch, and even one of the actors said he cried during the scene where his character did something awful. Still, Baby Reindeer was great, and the actress who played Martha was fantastic. This is a very intense but sad show, and remember to watch out for who you talk to because they might become your Maratha.

4. Shogun

Shogun was epic, the battles in this show are incredible, and the actors are fantastic in this series. I'm happy it won all the Emmys because this epic show made you want to visit Japan.

3. The Penguin

The Penguin is a spin-off of Batman, and we see Gotham from Penguin. Colin Farrell does a fantastic job as the Penguin; he's the best Penguin since Danny Devito. However, scenes in The Penguin are messed up, like when he loves his mom too much, which is really creepy.

2. Nobody Wants This

This is Ted Lasso if it were a romance show because this show is funny and heartwarming. It's about a woman who falls in love with a Rabbi, but he can't be with her. Also, she has a podcast where they talk about sex topics. This is still a great show, and you want them together.

1. X-Men 97

X-Men 97 is hands down the best TV show of the year. This was a good year to be an X-Man fan. I love everything about this show, and it applies to older audiences who grew up with the show in the 90s. Cyclops is the best character in the show, and I hope we get this Cyclops in the MCU. Also, Storm was one of the best characters, and Gambit and Rogue's story was heartbreaking. However, as you know, the showrunner Beau DeMayo was fired over some stuff which sucks because he was doing a great job, but sadly, there was some bad stuff on the side that got him fired apparently. I hope season 2 of 97 is good, but sadly, Season 2 won't be out until 2026. Also after hearing the bad write ups of What If Season 3 and I hear the writers of season three will write season 2 of X-Men 97. I'm now more concern then ever.

Now the best Movies I've seen this year

16. Argylle

This was a fun spy film, and the story is not what you think. Despite the bad reviews, I had a good time with it.

15. Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

This was a good Lord of the Rings story adaptation, and I had fun with it. It's a lot better than Rings of Power.

14. Carry-On

This is a great christmas thriller film and I'll be watching it again next christmas.

13. Furiosa

This was a good Mad Max Spin-Off film, and Anya did a great job playing Furiosa.

12. Godzilla X Kong New World Empire

This is another good Godzilla and King Kong film, and the action is epic. I had a fun time with this movie, and Kong really stands out in it.

11. Road House

The Roadhouse remake is such a blast. The fight scenes are epic, and this is a good remake of a 90s classic.

10. The Fall Guy

The Fall Guy was fun; Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt were terrific. This film made me laugh, and I must tell you, it's a fun movie. Stunt performers deserve as many Oscars as actors.

9. Inside Out 2

This was a good Pixar film. Although Pixar hasn't done anything great in a while, I give them and Disney credit for making a good sequel with a well-written story.

8. The Wild Robot

This is one of the best animated films I've seen this year because it's heartwarming and a feel-good film.

7. Twisters

It's an exciting film with thrills and suspense moments, like trying to survive a twister.

6. Transformers One

Finally, a good Transformers besides Bumblebee that focuses on story and characters, and best of all, it's only the Transformers, no humans.

5. Wicked

This was a great musical, and the acting was superb. I can't wait for part 2. Although the movie did drag on a bit, it was still a great film.

4. Sonic the Hedgehog 3

This was a great sequel, and I have to say that Keanu Reeves nailed it as Shadow. I also love how this film destroyed Mufasa at the box office.

3. Kingdom of the Apes

This was a good fourth film in the Apes franchise, and after seeing it, I am confident that the director will do a good job with the Zelda Movie.

2. Dune Part 2

Dune Part 2 was a fantastic film with incredible special effects. I can't wait for Part 3 of the Dune films; I hope they deliver a grand finale.

1. Deadpool and Wolverine

As I wrote, being an X-Man fan has been a good year. Deadpool and Wolverine were the best movies I've seen this year, with great comedy and action. Finally, after 24 years, Hugh Jackman puts on the Wolverine mask. This is the best film of the year. I hope the MCU makes more films like this, but the next two films will be meh. Fantastic 4 is good. I'm more excited for Superman next year.

Now here at the Worst films and Shows.

Starting with the worst shows this year.

4. Knuckles

This was not a good spin-off of Sonic. It wasn't about Knuckles. It was more about Wade and his wanting to be a bowler. Also, this show had your typical deadbeat/absent father in this show, and that's an outdated troupe in films and shows. This show could have been better focused more on Knuckles and his origins and introduced more characters in the Sonic mythos.

3. Echo

I tried to watch Echo, but the show wasn't about her, and I hated that the showrunner said her powers were stupid in the comics. This is why we shouldn't hire people who don't understand these characters. Also I found it boring after episode 3 and I just didn't like how this show was written. I do hope to see more First Nation superheroes like Thunderbird, Warpath, Shaman, Talisman, and Mirage get on-screen adaptations in the future and are written well. Echo is a great character but the writers didn't understand the character.

2. The Acolyte

I watched two episodes of this, and it isn't a good show. I just read how the show went on after and how it ended. It's like the showrunner Leslye Headland doesn't understand Star Wars. The Sith are not good guys, nor are they sympathetic. They are villains. Now, I would like to see a Star Wars project from the Sith point of view where it's either Sith questioning the Dark Side or a movie about a famous Sith lord and their rise to power. This series changes so much of the lore, and the Jedi are actually the villains, while the Sith are... It's terrible writing, and I'm glad Disney canceled this show. I didn't like what they were doing with this show. Star Wars is a hard series to enjoy, and it's annoying that people blame the fans for Acolyte's failure instead of admitting that the show wasn't good. I hated the force being called the thread, because it doesn't make any sense. Also the Sith always betray each other it's a fact look it up.

1. Rings of Power Season 2

Again, this show is number one as the worst show I've seen this year. The writing was terrible, and there is so much lore-changing that I can't. For example, Celebrimbor's story in the Rings of Power is poorly written, like Look at Shadow of Mordor. At least that game did Celebrimbor's story right like it was epic, and when Sauron kills his family and him after it's dark. We hate Sauron, and he shows no regret in what he did. In this show, Celebrimbor dies like a bitch, and Sauron cries after he kills him. Also, Celebrimbor was fighting the battle of Ereigon and leading the defense. The other storylines are dull, and two of the actors drops out of the series. Wouldn't blame them. I hate the idea of Sauron being sympathetic because he's not. He wasn't always evil, but we should have gotten a well-written dark lord. This show is awful, and I don't understand why Amazon can't cancel it.

Now the worst movies of the year.

5. Hellboy the Crooked Man

Hellboy Crooked Man was still better than the 2019 film, but it's a low-budget film, and it could have been better. I still hope the franchise will get back on top.

4. Venom Last Dance

Venom Last Dance was stupid fun, and honestly, I can see why Sony is ending their live-action Spider-Verse.

3. Ricky Stanicky

This movie was not funny; it was just poorly written. I found it to be boring and cringe-worthy.

2. Mademe Web

Madame Web was awful, but hey, the actresses in this film have a big future projects coming up. This film was boring, and honestly, it didn't work at all.

1. Joker Folie Deux

Hands down, the worst film of the year, Joker Folie Deux, never should have been made. Joker was a one-and-done movie, so making a sequel was a bad idea. Honestly, it's just such a bad film; it didn't need to be made, so it's the worst.