"Top TV Picks and Hidden Gems of 2023: A Year of Outstanding Television"

Television in 2023 was marked by a year of transition and staggered release windows due to a production-halting strike by industry guilds. Despite this, there was no shortage of new programming, including high-profile unscripted and international offerings. Some of the standout shows of the year included "Reservation Dogs," which evolved into a soulful exploration of community and intergenerational connection, "Succession," a scathing satire of family dynamics and corporate dysfunction, and "Beef," a series that captured the undercurrent of unfocused discontent in 2023. Other notable shows included "Wrestlers," a documentary series blending underdog sports tropes with complex portraits of real people, and "I'm a Virgo," a blend of urban fairy tale, superhero origin story, and Marxist critique.