What’s Your TV Binge of Choice? Top Shows of 2023 (So Far!)
Everyone has their favorite genre, right? So, what kind of TV series really grabs your attention?
Here’s a rundown of 12 of the best TV shows (American and British) from the first half of 2023. This list has a little something for everyone, from romance and suspense to horror, thrillers, sci-fi, crime, adventure, fantasy, and historical dramas. You’ll find both popular hits and some hidden gems. See if your favorite made the cut!
Top TV Shows of 2023
12: You, Season 4
Genre: Romance / Thriller / Crime
IMDB Rating: 7.7
Based on Caroline Kepnes’s bestselling novel, “You” follows Joe Goldberg, a dangerously charming, obsessive man who goes to extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of the women he is fixated on.
In this season, after the events in New York and California, Joe flees to London and assumes the identity of a college professor. But, as always, his past catches up with him, and his “peaceful” life is soon disrupted.
11: The Mandalorian, Season 3
Genre: Action / Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Adventure
IMDB Rating: 8.0
As the first live-action “Star Wars” series on Disney+, “The Mandalorian” is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. It follows the adventures of a lone Mandalorian bounty hunter in the outer reaches of the galaxy, far from the authority of the New Republic.
Season 3 sees the adorable Grogu continuing his journey with the Mandalorian, facing new challenges and exploring the galaxy.
10: The Gold
Genre: Historical / Crime
IMDB Rating: 7.2
This British series tells the story of the Brink’s-Mat robbery on November 26, 1983. Six armed robbers near Heathrow Airport stumbled upon 3,000 kg of gold bullion while planning to steal cash. They ended up making off with £26 million worth of gold, diamonds, and cash.
Based on one of the largest heists in British history, the series captures the gritty atmosphere of 1980s London, with its dodgy pubs, run-down cars, and suburban gangsters.
9: Star Trek: Picard, Season 3
Genre: Sci-Fi
IMDB Rating: 8.6
A spin-off of the “Star Trek” franchise, this series is set 18 years after “Star Trek: Nemesis” and explores the “next chapter” in the life of Captain Jean-Luc Picard.
This season is a significant improvement and serves as the final installment, bringing closure to Picard’s story.
8: Party Down, Season 3
Genre: Comedy
IMDB Rating: 8.2
The series follows a group of aspiring actors in Los Angeles who end up working for a catering company while waiting for their big break.
7: Perry Mason, Season 2
Genre: Crime / Drama
IMDB Rating: 7.6
Set in 1932 Los Angeles, a down-on-his-luck defense lawyer, Perry Mason, takes on a case that changes his life forever.
This season of the HBO crime drama is full of twists and turns, and offers compelling insights into the rampant racism and homophobia of the era.
6: Dead Ringers
Genre: Thriller / Horror
IMDB Rating: 6.6
The Mantle twins are identical in every way. As obstetricians, they are on a mission to change the way women give birth.
5: Happy Valley, Season 3
Genre: Thriller / Crime
IMDB Rating: 8.6
This British series follows police officer Catherine Cawood as she leads an investigation into a kidnapping in a Yorkshire valley. The case quickly spirals out of control and turns into a series of brutal crimes.
This is the final season, and it’s just as tense, exciting, and heartwarming as the previous two.
4: Beef
Genre: Comedy / Drama
IMDB Rating: 8.1
Directed by Korean director Lee Sung Jin and produced by Netflix, this dark comedy tells the story of a road rage incident between two strangers. Their relentless pursuit of revenge ends up changing their lives.
3: Blue Lights, Season 1
Genre: Thriller / Crime
IMDB Rating: 8.2
Set in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this series follows rookie police officers as they face the unique pressures and dangers of being on the front lines.
2: Poker Face, Season 1
Genre: Mystery / Crime
IMDB Rating: 7.8
Charlie Cale has an extraordinary ability to tell when someone is lying. She hits the road in her Plymouth Barracuda, investigating and solving strange crimes at every stop.
Each episode tells a different murder story, and they’re all fantastic!
1: The Last of Us, Season 1
Genre: Action / Sci-Fi / Thriller / Horror / Adventure
IMDB Rating: 8.8
After a global pandemic destroys civilization, a hardened survivor takes charge of a 14-year-old girl who may be humanity’s last hope.
Produced by HBO and adapted from the hit Naughty Dog game, this is definitely one of the best series of the first half of 2023.
