The Year on TV: My 10 Favorite Shows of 2023

With 2023 now behind us, it’s time to reflect on the year of television and celebrate the great shows that kept us glued to our screens. From gripping dramas to entertaining fantasy, from fascinating science fiction to hilarious comedies, the world of television has continued to offer a wide range of captivating stories, characters and worlds.

In this article I am excited to present my list of “Top 10 Favorite Shows of 2023”. These are the series that not only entertained, but also left a lasting impact on me, sparking conversations and pushing the boundaries of storytelling in the ever-evolving world of television.

We all have different tastes and the shows we watch affect us in different ways. This list of shows hit me in the right place at the right time. Your list is most likely different from mine, which I appreciate! There are many shows that I didn’t get to watch in 2023 that I have yet to watch.

So let’s dive in! This is my list of 10 favorite TV shows of 2023! Read and share your lists! Would you highly recommend any shows that aren’t on my list?

The Bear season 2

FX made an incredible second season for The bear. This is one of my favorite shows and is a masterclass in storytelling and character development. The last season took a beating and I just want to point out that episode 7 was my favorite episode. This is the episode where Carmy sends Richie to intern at a posh, high-class restaurant to prepare for the opening of The Bear. That episode really connected with me. This show is brilliant.

The series is about “food, family, the madness of toil, the beauty of the sense of urgency, and the steep and slippery downsides. As young chef Carmy struggles to transform himself and The Original Beef of Chicagoland, he works alongside a group of extreme chefs who ultimately reveal themselves to be his chosen family.

Blue-eyed samurai

The Netflix animated series Blue-eyed samurai it left me breathless! I wasn’t sure what to expect from this series, but when I sat down to watch the first episode I was immediately hooked. The series told a really rich story, and as a fan of martial arts movies, it delivered some really cool, brutal, bloody action! I was also a huge fan of the main character Mizu, who might be one of the most badass female characters ever created.

The series centers on an Edo period samurai in Japan seeking revenge. It is described as a “provocative and visually stunning film series” that “immerses the viewer in a world of vivid adult animation with a live-action twist. Set in Edo period Japan, Blue Eye Samurai follows Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine), a mixed-race sword master living a life in disguise seeking liberation from vengeance.

A piece

It amazes me how amazing the live-action adaptation of is A piece it turned out to be. This show was amazing to watch and I loved the atmosphere and energy! The show made me really happy and its uplifting positivity, especially the main character Monkey D. Luffy, perfectly played by Inaki Godoy, it was so infectious and so refreshing. Beyond that, the story and character development were terrific.

One Piece follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew as they explore a fantasy world of endless oceans and exotic islands in search of the most important treasure in the world known as “One Piece” to become the next Pirate King.

Fall of the House Usher

Writer and director Mike Flanagan done again! He made another amazing horror series with Fall of the House of Usher. This guy simply has a talent for telling great stories and developing fascinating characters, and wrapping it all up in a wonderfully dark and disturbing package. This series sucked me in and took me on a crazy, zany ride, and I loved every second of it. In fact, right after I binged the whole thing, I immediately started watching it again.

The series synopsis reads: “In this wicked 8-episode limited series based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, ruthless siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have transformed Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into an empire of wealth, privilege and power. But secrets from the past come to light when the heirs of the Usher dynasty begin dying at the hands of a mysterious woman from their youth.

The last of us

HBO series adaptation of the hit video game The last of us it ended up being a perfect fit. The creative team behind the series did everything right in bringing this story and the cast to life Pedro Pasquale AND Beautiful Ramsey he delivered such strong performances. I was so happy with how this series turned out, and other projects attempting to adapt video games into shows and movies should learn from how this series handled the material.

The Last of Us is set 20 years after modern civilization was destroyed by a deadly virus. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone to the Fireflies, a cure-seeking organization. What begins as a small job soon becomes a brutal and harrowing journey, as both must cross the United States and depend on each other for survival.

Gen V

Gen V presented a new, fantastic and crazy story The boys universe. I’m a huge fan of The Boys franchise and this spin-off was really fun to watch. It’s really over the top, but the story and writing are strong and it’s full of wicked satire. While Marvel and DC are grappling with superhero projects, Gen V AND The boys they are full of quality violent and raunchy entertainment.

The project is inspired by G-Men, which is a parody of the X-Men comic series in The Boys. “Set at America’s only college exclusively for young-adult superheroes (run by Vought International), Gen V is an irreverent, R-rated series that explores the lives of hormonal, competitive Supes as they push their physical, sexual, and moral limits at the limit. the test, competing for the best contracts in the best cities. It’s part college show, part Hunger Games – with all the heart, satire and vulgarity of The Boys.

Poker face

Ryan Johnson AND Natasha LyonneThe unique crime procedural series from Poker face it was a satisfying and compelling show. It follows a woman who has the uncanny ability to know when someone is lying and this helps her navigate life and solve any type of murder situation she finds herself in. This happens a lot for her! This is a great show with fun writing!

Poker Face is a 10-episode mystery-of-the-week series that follows Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie, who has an uncanny ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road in her Plymouth Barracuda and at each stop she encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes that she can’t help but solve.

Jury duty

I didn’t expect this hidden camera show to be so good, but it entertained me to no end and made me laugh every episode! The show was absolutely hilarious and is a must see for anyone who loves a laugh.

Jury Duty is a hoax sitcom television series created by Lee Eisenberg AND Gene Stupnitsky, about a fake jury trial. He is the protagonist Ronald Gladden like a juror who is unaware of the hoax. James Marsden co-starring alongside an ensemble cast.

Chemistry lessons

This caught me completely off guard. My wife actually put it on and I initially had no interest in watching it, but in a surprising turn of events, I completely fell in love with this show! The series is the protagonist Brie Larson and the character she played was perfect for her. I was completely invested in the story and the characters, and as the story unfolded, it took me through a whole range of emotions. Nice show!

The show is based on Bonnie Garmus’ bestselling debut novel, and Larson plays the role of Elizabeth Zott, a prodigious chemist “whose dream of becoming a scientist is cast aside in a patriarchal society.” After being fired she is given the opportunity to showcase her culinary talents on a TV show.

Star Trek: Picard Season 3

Patrick StewartThe final season of Picard ended on an incredibly strong note. There were so many nostalgic emotions felt as I watched the story unfold. The writing in this latest season was top notch and the fan service was incorporated in a really interesting and clever way. As a big fan of Star Trek: The Next Generation, this final season of Picard was presented in a fantastic and epic way! I had so much fun watching this show!

Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) reunites with Will Riker (Jonathan Frakes) and Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis), which appeared in the first season of Picard, and also featured Data (Brent Spiner), LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forg, Michele Dorn as Worf, Michelle Hurd in the role of Raffi Musicer, Gates McFadden as Beverly Crusher, and Jeri Ryan as Commander Seven of Nine.