Best TV Shows of 2023

2023 delivered television's most culturally significant moments, from The Last of Us proving video game adaptations could achieve critical acclaim to Wednesday becoming Netflix's most-watched series ever. The year showcased television's ability to create shared cultural experiences while platforms competed for prestige content that could drive subscriptions and awards recognition.
This year demonstrated television's unmatched ability to create sustained cultural conversations, with series like The Bear and Abbott Elementary proving that both workplace comedies and cooking dramas could achieve universal appeal.