The 30 best TV shows of 2023
Let's count down the series that will be worth talking about long after the year comes to a close
TV Lists Christina Izzo
Not to point out the obvious, but this was a historic year for television. The industry was, of course, shaken up—and grounded to a halt—because of the writers’ and actors’ strikes. But we also, as viewers, had to say goodbye to some remarkable series (Succession and Reservation Dogs are merely two of many biggies that spring to mind), welcome some refreshingly original newbies like Beef and Mrs. Davis, and return to the worlds of shows we already love, including our choice for last year’s best series, The Bear. Now, without further ado, The A.V. Club presents the 30 top shows of 2023. (To be considered for this list, a series simply needed to air a new episode this year.) And here’s sincerely hoping that 2024 offers a similar breadth of genres, tones, laughs, feels, surprises, and creativity.
