Prepare yourself for the most thrilling Christmas season of the year as the Golden Age of TV rolls on with an impressive slate of both new and returning shows. It can be daunting to choose from so many possibilities, but don’t worry, here’s a selection of the best TV series to watch in 2023.
1. Wednesday (Netflix)
“Wednesday” is an undeniable Netflix phenomenon that has amassed an incredible 1.8 billion viewing hours and spent 20 weeks in the top ten worldwide. This English-language Netflix Original, starring Jenna Ortega, is a must-watch and helped launch the actress to global fame.
2. The Fall of House of Usher
The Fall of House of Usher explores the demise of the powerful Usher family and their crooked pharmaceutical corporation, Fortunato Pharmaceuticals, and is influenced by the writings of Edgar Allan Poe. The protagonist of the tale is Bruce Greenwood’s portrayal of Fortunato CEO Roderick Usher, the patriarch, who tells his opponent that his six grown children have died.
3. Gen V (The Boys Spinoff)
Gen V, a young adult spinoff of the popular The Boys on Amazon, presents a satirical view on the superhero genre. A world where narcissism has replaced responsibility and power tends towards fascism is the setting for this series, which investigates who governs the heroes, what they are taught, and the place of this generation in this chaotic environment.
4. Euphoria
Drake executive produces the film Euphoria, which centers on high school kids negotiating friendships, love, and the difficulties associated with drugs, sex, trauma, and social media. In this American version of an Israeli drama, the ensemble cast—which includes Zendaya and Maude Apatow—explores the intricacies of adolescence.
5. Loki Season 2
After a startling conclusion, the second season of Loki opens up with Loki waging war for the soul of the Time Variance Authority. Loki explores a perilous Multiverse with well-known characters like Mobius and Hunter B-15 in pursuit of the truth and the essence of free will.
