## UK Television: A 2024 Release Date Preview
The festive cheer has faded, and the UK television landscape is shifting from heartwarming holiday specials to grittier fare. 2024 promises a robust lineup of returning favorites and exciting new series, offering something for every viewer.
Crime drama enthusiasts can look forward to the arrival of *Grantchester* Series 9 (following its US debut), alongside new seasons of stalwart series like *Silent Witness*, *NCIS*, and *Father Brown*. Further bolstering the genre are new offerings such as *Patience* and *Playing Nice*, promising plenty of thrilling investigations.
For those seeking alternatives to crime procedurals, January 2024 offers a diverse range of options. Netflix will debut the Western-themed *American Primeval*, while Apple TV+ presents the highly anticipated second season of the mind-bending sci-fi series *Severance*. Sci-fi fans can also anticipate the second and final season of *Beacon 23* and the *Star Trek: Section 31* movie, alongside a new run of *From*. February will bring further streaming delights, including new seasons of *Yellowjackets*, *Reacher*, *Cobra Kai*, and *The White Lotus*, alongside the UK drama *A Thousand Blows*, a six-part series from the creator of *Peaky Blinders*.
This preview offers a glimpse into the exciting new British dramas, returning series, and upcoming UK crime dramas planned for 2024. This list will be updated weekly as more release dates and details become available. For US viewers, resources for finding relevant information will be provided separately.