The 10 best TV shows of 2023: ‘Daisy Jones & The Six,’ ‘The Last of Us’ and more
19.12.2023 - 16:41
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a lot of shows out there — but these are the series that managed to hit a home run week after week without any letdowns in their story arcs or performances.A serial killer, a mysterious writer (played by “The Crown’s” Emma Corrin), a sinister billionaire (Clive Owen), the unique setting of a luxury hotel in Iceland and a multi-layered mystery: this Hulu show was full of juicy ingredients, and it used them well. It also mixed prescient big-picture topics (AI, the climate crisis) with more intimate relatable character drama (Corrin’s character, Darcy, having unresolved feelings for her ex-boyfriend, played by rising star Harris Dickinson).
Although the title implies that it’s a straightforward thriller, the series had a deeper and more psychological element — everything, in fact, but the kitchen sink. Somehow, though, it didn’t feel overstuffed.
It can be hard for a murder mystery to feel unique, but “Murder at the End of the World” managed to infuse the age-old genre with new blood. It was an engrossing watch — SarnerIt’s been a long time since a political series has felt like a romp — usually, they’re intense (“Homeland,” “The Americans”) or they err toward wacky comedies (“Veep,” “The Politician”).
This series starring Keri Russell was the kind of breezy ride we haven’t had since “Scandal.” Its tone isn’t humorous, but it managed to convey a sense of fun and didn’t take itself too seriously. The premise wasn’t terribly unique (or plausible) — as Russell’s character got into improbable quandaries in her role as the US ambassador to the UK — but viewers unwilling to wave off a few, “But that’s not how anything works!” plot holes.
It’s no wonder audiences tuned in. — SarnerShows set in the music world are often disasters –
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