‘ER’
Why the hell is Gen Z watching Suits? In a perfect world, Gen Z — nay, everyone — would be bingeing ER and losing their minds just like audiences did in 1994. TV’s premier medical drama remains just that: the best of the best, with intense direction, passionate performances, and hilarious moments that are so weird they somehow ring true (never forget Jerry leaving out food for an escaped kangaroo). The show is as much of an adrenaline rush in 2024 as it was in 1994; in fact, Netflix originals could learn a thing or thirty from ER’s pacing. This show gives us season-long arcs with subtle, and sometimes not-so-subtle, character growth that unfolds over hours of a binge. And that’s what makes ER, which bodied the competition every week in the ’90s, such a great 2024 binge! You get to pick up on details that were absolutely lost in the weeks between episodes! If you’re looking for a new TV show to become absolutely obsessed with, switch over to Hulu or Max and check into ER.