While the Golden Globes aren’t the end-all-be-all of good TV, they can be a good starting place for discovering new shows with dynamic storylines, career-making performances, and strong staying power.
This year’s nominees include brand-new shows and returning favorites across platforms. Not sure where to start? We’ve compiled a list of where to watch the Golden Globe-nominated shows so you can be sure to catch them all just in time for the award ceremony.
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The Bear
Nominated for: Best television series – musical or comedy; Best performance by a male actor in a television series – musical or comedy (Jeremy Allen White); Best performance by a female actor in a television series – musical or comedy (Ayo Edebri); Best performance by a female actor in a supporting role on television (Liza Colón-Zayas); Best performance by a male actor in a supporting role on television (Ebon Moss-Bachrach)
Where to watch: Hulu (US); Disney+ (outside US)
For the second year in a row The Bear earned five Golden Globe nominations. This comedy-drama (heavy on the drama) explores the complex, and often chaotic, dynamics of working in a kitchen. Leading an impressive cast of characters is Jeremy Allen White as Carmy, the high-strung, Michelin Star chef working to create the perfect restaurant while battling family trauma and personal demons.
Shōgun
Nominated for: Best television series – drama; Best performance by a male actor in a television series – drama (Hiroyuki Sanada); Best performance by a female actor in a television series – drama (Anna Sawai); Best performance by a male actor in a supporting role on television (Tadanobu Asano)
Where to watch: Hulu (US); Disney+ (outside US)
Shōgun is a historical drama that follows an English navigator, John Blackthorne, who washes up on the shores of Japan in the early 1600s. As he becomes entangled in the country’s power struggle, he must navigate samurai honor, ruthless power plays, and an entirely new culture. If you like high stakes and epic rivalries, this one’s for you!
Only Murders in the Building
Nominated for: Best television series – musical or comedy; Best performance by a male actor in a television series – musical or comedy (Steve Martin); Best performance by a male actor in a television series – musical or comedy (Martin Short); Best performance by a female actor in a television series – musical or comedy (Selena Gomez);
Where to watch: Hulu (US); Disney+ (outside US)
Only Murders in the Building, now on its fourth season, is a quirky crime-comedy series where three neighbors bond over their shared love of true crime. All three of the main cast received nominations this year, proving the power of their comedic timing and strong chemistry on-screen.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Nominated for: Best television series – drama; Best performance by a male actor in a television series – drama (Donald Glover); Best performance by a female actor in a television series – drama (Maya Eskine)
Where to watch: Prime Video
If you’re familiar with the 2004 spy thriller of the same name, you may think you know the story of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. But you’d be wrong. This Prime Video series tells an all-new story as it follows Jane and John Smith, two spies thrust together in marriage by the mysterious organization they work for. As they navigate dangerous missions, they must learn to adjust to their new relationship or face dire consequences.
Slow Horses
Nominated for: Best television series – drama; Best performance by a male actor in a television series – drama (Gary Oldman); Best performance by a male actor in a supporting role on television (Jack Lowden);
Where to watch: AppleTV+
Gary Oldman has played several spies in his career, but never one like Jackson Lamb. Lamb is the rude, grimy, alcoholic leader of the so-called “Slow Horses” – the rejects of MI-5. This AppleTV+ show, currently in its fourth season, mixes humor and action for one of the best shows on television right now, with the nominations to back it up.
The Diplomat
Nominated for: Best television series – drama; Best performance by a female actor in a television series – drama (Keri Russell); Best performance by a female actor in a supporting role on television (Allison Janney)
Where to watch: Netflix
The Diplomat is available for streaming on Netflix now. The show follows Kate Wyler, a US Ambassador to the UK, navigating political intrigue and personal challenges. Keri Russell and Allison Janney make a fantastic duo on screen as they deal with international crises.
Hacks
Nominated for: Best television series – musical or comedy; Best performance by a female actor in a television series – musical or comedy (Jean Smart); Best performance by a female actor in a supporting role on television (Hannah Einbinder);
Where to watch: Max
Dysfunctional dynamics, snarky retorts, and a meta look at the comedy industry as a whole – what’s not to like about Hacks? With several seasons under its belt, Hacks is a hilarious look at the unlikely duo of fading comedy legend Deborah Vance and a young, edgy writer Ava Daniels. While the pair constantly butt heads, the partnership they form is both funny and heartwarming.
Nobody Wants This
Nominated for: Best television series – musical or comedy; Best performance by a male actor in a television series – musical or comedy (Adam Brody); Best performance by a female actor in a television series – musical or comedy (Kristen Bell)
Where to watch: Netflix
Adam Brody and Kristen Bell both received well-deserved nominations for their work in Netflix’s Nobody Want This. This romantic comedy series follows Joanne, a sex podcaster who falls in love with Noah, a Rabbi. Coming from two very different worlds, Joanne and Noah explore complex family dynamics, social expectations, and navigating what it means to be together.
Baby Reindeer
Nominated for: Best television limited series, anthology series, or motion picture made for television; Best performance by a male actor in a limited series, anthology series, or a motion picture made for television (Richard Gadd); Best performance by a female actor in a supporting role on television (Jessica Gunning)
Where to watch: Netflix
Baby Reindeer is a semi-autobiographical Netflix limited series based on the one-man show by creator and star Richard Gadd. Gadd stars as Donny Dunn, a struggling comedian who is stalked by a woman named Martha, played by Jessica Gunning. As the stalking escalates, Donny must come to grips with his past personal traumas in order to deal with Martha.
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Nominated for: Best television limited series, anthology series, or motion picture made for television; Best performance by a male actor in a limited series, anthology series, or a motion picture made for television (Kevin Kline); Best performance by a female actor in a limited series, anthology series, or a motion picture made for television (Cate Blanchett)
Where to watch: AppleTV+
Academy Award-winning director Alfonso Cuarón brings his charm and talent to the little screen with AppleTV+’s latest mini-series, Disclaimer. Based on a novel by the same name, Disclaimer is a psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. With standout performances from Kevin Kline and Cate Blanchett, this is a can’t-miss show.
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Nominated for: Best television limited series, anthology series, or motion picture made for television; Best performance by a male actor in a limited series, anthology series, or a motion picture made for television (Cooper Koch); Best performance by a male actor in a supporting role on television (Javier Bardem);
Where to watch: Netflix
Are you a true crime fan looking for your next fix to scratch that itch? Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story might be just what you’re after. In 1996, the Menendez brothers murdered their parents. Why’d they do it? Well, you’ll just have to watch the series and decide the truth for yourself.
The Penguin
Nominated for: Best television limited series, anthology series, or motion picture made for television; Best performance by a male actor in a limited series, anthology series, or a motion picture made for television (Colin Farrell); Best performance by a female actor in a limited series, anthology series, or a motion picture made for television (Cristin Milioti)
Where to watch: Max
Spinning off of the 2022 film, The Batman, The Penguin explores the life and rise of notorious crime boss Oz Cobb (The Penguin). Colin Farrell’s portrayal of the ambitious and ruthless criminal mastermind is both captivating and chilling, showcasing his exceptional range as an actor and earning him a well-deserved Golden Globe nomination.
Ripley
Nominated for: Best television limited series, anthology series, or motion picture made for television; Best performance by a male actor in a limited series, anthology series, or a motion picture made for television (Andrew Scott); Best performance by a female actor in a supporting role on television (Dakota Fanning)
Where to watch: Netflix
Netflix’s latest psychological thriller series, Ripley, based on Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 crime novel The Talented Mr. Ripley, takes a new look at the genre of neo-noir. The show stars Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley, a low-life conman who ends up at the center of a web of lies, deceit, and murder after he’s hired by a wealthy man to bring home the man’s son.
True Detective: Night Country
Nominated for: Best television limited series, anthology series, or motion picture made for television; Best performance by a female actor in a limited series, anthology series, or a motion picture made for television (Jodie Foster); Best performance by a female actor in a supporting role on television (Kali Reis)
Where to watch: Max
Set in the dark winter days of Northern Alaska, True Detective: Night Country follows Ennis Alaska Police Chief Liz Danvers as she works to figure out what happened to a team of scientists on a research base. With a mystery that mixes murder with the supernatural, Night Country keeps the tension high for the ultimate payoff.
Abbott Elementary
Nominated for: Best television series – musical or comedy; Best performance by a female actor in a television series – musical or comedy (Quinta Brunson)
Where to watch: ABC, Hulu
Mockumentaries may not be as commonplace as a decade ago, but Abbott Elementary proves they are still a great sitcom format even today. The show focuses on a group of elementary school teachers working in the Philadelphia public school system. Balancing the real world problems teachers face with outlandish personalities and hilarious situations has earned this series its Golden Globe nominations for a second year in a row.
The Day of the Jackal
Nominated for: Best television series – drama; Best performance by a male actor in a television series – drama (Eddie Redmayne);
Where to watch: Sky, Peacock
Fans of classic cat-and-mouse action stories are sure to be enthralled with drama series The Day of the Jackal. The show follows a shadowy assassin, codenamed The Jackal, after he kills a high-profile political target. As the police race to find him before he kills again, he moves to outsmart them at every turn. Available on Sky in the UK and Peacock in the US.
Shrinking
Nominated for: Best performance by a male actor in a television series – musical or comedy (Jason Segel); Best performance by a male actor in a supporting role on television (Harrison Ford);
Where to watch: AppleTV+
Shrinking is a heartwarming comedy about a therapist (Jason Segel) who starts breaking all the rules by giving brutally honest advice after the death of his wife. With Harrison Ford as his dry-witted mentor and a cast full of charm, it’s a heartfelt look into life, grief, and messy human connections. Catch all seasons on AppleTV+ today.
The Gentlemen
Nominated for: Best television series – musical or comedy
Where to watch: Netflix
Guy Ritchie is back with a darkly comedic spin-off series based on his 2018 movie of the same name. Theo James stars as Eddie Horniman, who finds himself entangled with a criminal network after he inherits his late father’s estate, including a massive drug empire hidden below the surface. Developed for Netflix, all episodes are available to binge now.
Squid Game
Nominated for: Best television series – drama
Where to watch: Netflix (26 December premiere)
Squid Game is back for a second season on Netflix! This dystopian Korean drama first took the world by storm in 2021 with its bleak look at game show culture and class disparity. With another Best Television Series nomination for 2025, the newest season promises just as much drama, action, and social commentary as before.
La Maquina
Nominated for: Best performance by a male actor in a supporting role on television (Diego Luna)
Where to watch: Hulu
La Maquina is a Spanish-language comedic thriller that follows an aging boxer who is given one final chance to redeem himself. Diego Luna earns his Golden Globe nomination as the corrupt, but eccentric manager that fixes his matches. The series combines intense action and classic boxing tropes with over-the-top characters like Luna that make it a joy to watch.
House of the Dragon
Nominated for: Best performance by a female actor in a television series – drama (Emma D’arcy);
Where to watch: Max
Dragons, Politics, and plenty of family drama (and loving) in HBO’s latest drama set in George RR Martin’s world of Westeros. Emma D’arcy takes center-stage as Rhaenyra Targaryen, the heir-apparent to the Iron Throne, as she battles her brother for her right to rule in this Game of Thrones prequel set 160 years before the original series.
Black Doves
Nominated for: Best performance by a female actor in a television series – drama (Kiera Knightley)
Where to watch: Netflix
Black Doves is a new espionage thriller on Netflix that follows Helen Webb, an undercover British spy and wife of the Secretary of State for Defense, who worries she’s been compromised after a man she was having an affair with is found dead. Kiera Knightley stars as Webb, bringing a sharp intelligence to the role and earning herself a Golden Globe nomination.
Presumed Innocent
Nominated for: Best performance by a male actor in a television series – drama (Jake Gyllenhaal)
Where to watch: AppleTV+
Presumed Innocent is a legal drama where nothing is as it seems, and Jake Gyllenhaal plays the sharp, determined prosecutor who becomes the prime suspect as his colleague is murdered. Gyllenhaal’s role takes this show to the next level, making it a must-watch performance.
Landman
Nominated for: Best performance by a male actor in a television series – drama (Billy Bob Thornton);
Where to watch: Paramount+
Riding the success of shows like Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan is back with Landman, starring Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris, a landman at an oil company in West Texas. Thornton stands out among the cast as a real powerhouse, bringing nuance to the role of a rough Southerner.
Agatha All Along
Nominated for: Best performance by a female actor in a television series – musical or comedy (Kathryn Hahn)
Where to watch: Disney+
Kathryn Hahn shines as the titular character of this Marvel spin-off series only on Disney Plus. In the aftermath of the events of WandaVision, Agatha recruits an unlikely team of allies on a journey to regain her powers and face old enemies on the infamous Witches’ Road.
A Man on the Inside
Nominated for: Best performance by a male actor in a television series – musical or comedy (Ted Danson);
Where to watch: Netflix
Fans of Cheers or The Good Place are sure to be pleased to see Ted Danson back in action. Loosely based on real events, A Man on the Inside follows Danson as Charles, a retired professor turned undercover investigator in a San Francisco retirement home. His portrayal blends humor and heart, making this Netflix comedy a delightful watch.
Griselda
Nominated for: Best performance by a female actor in a limited series, anthology series, or a motion picture made for television (Sofía Vergara)
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Sofía Vergara might be most well known for her comedic role as Gloria in Modern Family, but she shows her true range of acting chops as Miami crime boss Griselda Blanco in this Netflix crime drama that was praised by critics and fans alike.
Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
Nominated for: Best performance by a female actor in a limited series, anthology series, or a motion picture made for television (Naomi Watts)
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Ryan Murphy’s second season of Feud examines the relationship between writer Truman Capote and The Swans – a New York City socialite group. Naomi Watts stars as Babe Paley, a prominent Swan, magazine editor, and close friend of Capote.
The Regime
Nominated for: Best performance by a female actor in a limited series, anthology series, or a motion picture made for television (Kate Winslet)
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In The Regime, Kate Winslet dominates as a ruthless authoritarian clinging to power in a crumbling political landscape. While reviews of the show have been mixed, the one thing critics can agree on is Winslet’s outstanding performance. With her sharp delivery and commanding presence, Winslet turns every scene into an acting masterclass.
A Gentleman in Moscow
Nominated for: Best performance by a male actor in a limited series, anthology series, or a motion picture made for television (Ewan McGregor);
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Based on Amor Towles’ best-selling novel of the same name, A Gentleman in Moscow follows Count Alexander Rostov, who finds himself a prisoner sentenced to house arrest at a hotel after the Russian revolution. Ewan McGregor brings charm, wit, and hope to this character in this historical limited series.
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The 2025 Golden Globes are on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 8 p.m. EST. You can watch the event live on CBS or stream it with Paramount Plus.
The most nominated show at the 2025 Golden Globes is the comedy-drama series The Bear. With five nominations, including best comedy series and acting nominations for Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear proves its resonance with audiences and critics alike.
Comedian Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes in 2025.
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