Here are the best A24 shows including my favourites, award winners, critically acclaimed and cult favourites.
WYALAN star rating explained:
- 5 stars – Highly enjoyed and would highly recommend as a must watch
- 4 stars – Enjoyed and would watch again in the future
- 3 stars – Glad I watched it once, but I’ll probably never watch it again
- 2 stars – Watched to the end, but I wouldn’t watch it again
- 1 star – DNF (did not finish)
Award-Winning
The Sympathizer (2024) – [Drama/Spy/Political Satire]
For fans of: The Americans, Catch-22, The Night Manager
Directed by Park Chan-wook and based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, this HBO/Max miniseries stars Hoa Xuande as a communist double agent navigating exile in 1970s Los Angeles. Sandra Oh and Robert Downey Jr. co-star in multiple roles, adding layers of satire and menace. The series premiered at Cannes and won Best Limited Series at the Gotham Awards.
Beef (2023) – [Drama/Comedy/Thriller]
For fans of: Barry, Killing Eve, Uncut Gems
Steven Yeun and Ali Wong star in this Netflix series about a road rage incident that spirals into obsession and self-destruction. Created by Lee Sung Jin and produced by A24, the show won multiple Emmys including Best Actor and Best Writing. It’s darkly funny, emotionally raw, and wildly addictive. WYALAN Rating – 4/5
More best A24 lists:
Best A24 Films ~ Best A24 Horror Movies ~ Best A24 Romance Movies ~ Best A24 Documentaries
~ Best A24 Comedy Movies ~ Best A24 Thriller Movies ~ A24 Drama Movies
Critically Acclaimed
The Yogurt Shop Murders (2025) – [True Crime/Documentary/Cold Case]
For fans of: The Jinx, I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, The Staircase
Directed by Margaret Brown (Descendant), this four-part HBO docuseries revisits the 1991 Austin yogurt shop killings, one of Texas’s most haunting unsolved crimes. The series explores the trauma left behind, the overturned convictions, and the lingering questions. Executive produced by Emma Stone and Dave McCary, it premiered in August 2025 to strong reviews.
Sunny (2024) – [Sci-Fi/Drama/Dark Comedy]
For fans of: Severance, Her, Station Eleven
Rashida Jones stars in this Apple TV+ series as a woman in Kyoto who receives a domestic robot after her husband and son disappear. Created by Katie Robbins and based on a story by Colin O’Sullivan, the show blends grief, mystery, and tech satire. The tone is melancholic, the visuals striking. WYALAN Rating – 3/5
Overcompensating (2024) – [Comedy/Satire/Identity]
For fans of: Ramy, Nathan for You, PEN15
Created by and starring Benito Skinner, this Prime Video series follows a queer influencer navigating fame, family, and self-delusion. Mary Beth Barone, Wally Baram, and Adam DiMarco co-star in a world of curated chaos. The humour is sharp, the cringe intentional.
#1 Happy Family USA (2024) – [Comedy/Family/Social Satire]
For fans of: Superstore, Black-ish, The Mindy Project
Michelle Buteau stars in this Netflix sitcom she co-created with Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, playing a matriarch juggling ambition, parenting, and generational chaos. The show blends heart and humour with cultural specificity. Early reviews praised its warmth and wit.
Mo (2022) – [Comedy/Drama/Immigration]
For fans of: Ramy, Atlanta, Master of None
Mohammed Amer stars as a Palestinian refugee navigating life in Houston in this Netflix series co-created with Ramy Youssef. The show blends humour, heartbreak, and cultural specificity with ease. It won a Peabody Award and was praised for its authenticity.
Ramy Youssef: More Feelings (2024) – [Stand-Up/Comedy/Special]
For fans of: Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King, Bo Burnham: Inside, Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel
In his second HBO special, Ramy Youssef explores faith, fame, and fatherhood with his signature blend of sincerity and absurdity. Directed by Christopher Storer (The Bear), the special was filmed in Chicago and received critical acclaim. It’s intimate, funny, and spiritually restless.
Cult Favourites
Jenny Slate: Seasoned Professional (2024) – [Stand-Up/Comedy/Special]
For fans of: Sarah Silverman, Maria Bamford, Tig Notaro
Jenny Slate returns with a Prime Video special that blends stand-up, storytelling, and surreal interludes. Her reflections on motherhood, anxiety, and identity are both whimsical and grounded. The tone is unmistakably hers—earnest, odd, and endearing.
Hazbin Hotel (2024) – [Animation/Musical/Dark Comedy]
For fans of: Invader Zim, BoJack Horseman, The Addams Family
This Prime Video animated series follows Charlie, the princess of Hell, as she opens a hotel to rehabilitate demons. Based on the viral pilot by Vivienne Medrano, the show is visually maximalist and musically chaotic. A24’s first adult animated series, it quickly gained a cult following.
The Curse (2023) – [Comedy/Drama/Surreal]
For fans of: Nathan for You, The Rehearsal, Twin Peaks
Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone star as a couple filming a problematic HGTV-style show while a mysterious curse unravels their lives. Co-created with Benny Safdie, the Showtime series is deeply uncomfortable and formally daring. It’s satire, horror, and performance art rolled into one.
Such Brave Girls (2023) – [Comedy/Family/Cringe]
For fans of: Fleabag, This Country, Girls
This BBC/A24 co-production follows two sisters and their mother navigating trauma, therapy, and toxic relationships with biting humour. Created by Kat Sadler and starring her alongside her real-life sister, the show is raw and riotous. It premiered to acclaim at Series Mania.
Leo Reich: Literally Who Cares?! (2023) – [Stand-Up/Comedy/Special]
For fans of: James Acaster, Hannah Gadsby, Julio Torres
Leo Reich’s HBO special is a Gen Z takedown of self-importance, identity politics, and influencer culture. The jokes are fast, the visuals campy, the tone self-aware. It’s a debut that announces a singular voice.