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18 of the most popular TV shows this year, ranked from worst to best

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Top shows of the year include "Abbott Elementary" and "You."
  • There were plenty of TV shows to watch throughout 2023, but critics didn't love all of them.
  • Shows like "The Idol" and "Florida Man" were ripped apart by critics. 
  • The top-rated shows of the year included "Abbott Elementary," "Succession," and "The Bear."

From top-rated dramas to updated franchises, there were plenty of new seasons of TV to watch throughout 2023.

We ranked some of the most popular TV series of the year based on critics' reviews of the show's most recent season.

Here's how they stacked up.

Critics said HBO's "The Idol" emphasized Hollywood's ugliest parts in the wrong way.
Lily-Rose Depp and Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye on "The Idol."

Rotten Tomatoes: 19%

Summary: Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp) tries to reclaim her role as a mega popstar in light of a recent mental-health scare as egomaniac Tedros (Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye) attempts to derail her second shot at fame.

Critics said the show was advertised as a critique of Hollywood, but it ended up playing into its laziest, sleaziest tropes.

"It's not in on the joke. It is the joke," Hugo Rifkind wrote in a review for The Times.

Netflix’s limited series "Florida Man" was a flop.
Édgar Ramírez on "Florida Man."

Rotten Tomatoes: 22%

Summary: An ex-cop struggling with a gambling addiction (Édgar Ramírez) is forced to return to his home state of Florida to track down a mobster's girlfriend.

Critics said that "Florida Man" may have been a lot of things, but it wasn't a hit TV show.

"'Florida Man' season one is a dark, chaotic, absurd, and occasionally funny ride, but its overstuffed and uneven nature shows the downfalls of trying to morph meme culture into a TV series," Rachel Ulatowski wrote for Tell-Tale TV.

Apple TV+’s "The Crowded Room" had big-name stars and bad reception.
Tom Holland on "The Crowded Room."

Rotten Tomatoes: 33%

Summary: On her attempt to solve a case in 1979 New York, investigator Rya Goodwin (Amanda Seyfried) cross-examines Danny Sullivan (Tom Holland). She soon learns there's more to him than meets the eye.

"The Crowded Room" had an A-list cast and an interesting premise but the plot was spread too thin to keep critics' attention.

In a review for Primetimer, Joe Reid wrote that the "not-so-knotty mystery" amounts to "a lot of wheel-spinning for what ought to be a tense psychological thriller."

HBO’s Scooby-Doo spinoff, "Velma," was blasted by critics.
Velma is voiced by Mindy Kaling on "Velma."

Rotten Tomatoes: 39%

Summary: On this modern reimagining of "Scooby-Doo," young Velma (voiced by Mindy Kaling) navigates the trials, tribulations, and mysteries of attending high school.

"Velma" set out to do something different, but critics thought it pushed too many buttons along the way.

"Its edginess comes at the expense of its own characters and punishes the audience for being invested," Shirley Li wrote for The Atlantic.

According to critics, Amazon Prime’s "Citadel" fell victim to rushed CGI and poor plotting.
Priyanka Chopra on "Citadel."

Rotten Tomatoes: 50%

Summary: After their memories were erased by a secret crime syndicate, spies Mason Kane (Richard Madden) and Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra) reunite to take down their elusive enemies.

In the end, critics thought "Citadel" couldn't deliver on its blockbuster premise.

"In its first season, 'Citadel' is more style over substance bogged down by clunky exposition, so the writing is the most lackluster area of the show," Ruth Maramis wrote for FlixChatter Film Blog.

Critics said Disney+'s "Secret Invasion" was one Marvel project too many.
Ben Mendelsohn on "Secret Invasion."

Rotten Tomatoes: 53%

Summary: On this Marvel storyline, Talos (Ben Mendelsohn) and Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) team up to stop a group of rogue, shapeshifting Skrulls from taking over the planet.

Many critics said "Secret Invasion" served as a reminder that Marvel might be trying to mine too many projects on both the TV and the big screen.

"Its biggest asset, obviously, is its cast, and though they are stuck in a not-very-thrilling spy-thriller, they hardly have nothing to work with," Ilan Preskovsky wrote in a review for News24.

"Unstable" premiered on Netflix and got a lukewarm reception.
Fred Armisen and Rob Lowe on "Unstable."

Rotten Tomatoes: 67%

Summary: After a tragedy shakes their family, Jackson (John Owen Lowe) tries to keep his father (Rob Lowe) on track as they work for the same company.

"Unstable" got a mix of positive and negative reviews, but most critics were simply underwhelmed.

" … Overall the ratio of jokes to things that resemble jokes in structure and rhythm remains too low and the schmaltz factor too high," Lucy Mangan wrote for The Guardian.

The third season of "The Witcher" received mixed reviews from critics.
Henry Cavill on "The Witcher."

Rotten Tomatoes: 79%

Summary: On the third season of "The Witcher," Geralt (Henry Cavill), Yennefer (Anya Chalotra), and Ciri (Freya Allan) search for a safe haven on the far reaches of the Continent.

Though the second season of "The Witcher" received praise, the most recent installment lost a few critics and fans.

"While the season as a whole is easy to appreciate, some of the individual episodes tend to repeat themselves," Federica Bocco wrote for Fansided.

Freevee’s "Jury Duty" was a welcome surprise for critics.
The cast of "Jury Duty."

Rotten Tomatoes: 82%

Summary: On this mix of reality and fiction, unsuspecting juror Ronald Gladden finds himself on a jury case that is entirely scripted.

Though critics said that a couple of the episodes' ruses could feel a little repetitive, "Jury Duty" mainly succeeded because of the central person on the show.

In a review for Fotogramas, Álvaro Onieva wrote that the show succeeded because "Ronald becomes the soul of a group of characters that achieve in eight episodes what many sitcoms aren't able to until several seasons … "

Apple TV+’s final season of "Ted Lasso" took a small dip in ratings.
Phil Dunster and Jason Sudeikis on "Ted Lasso."

Rotten Tomatoes: 82%

Summary: On the final season of "Ted Lasso," Ted (Jason Sudeikis) tries to take the AFC Richmond football team to the top after they start dead last in their league.

Some critics were split on decisions that showrunners made on the final season, but most of them agreed that it stuck the landing.

"Was it profound? Not really. Did I cry? Yes, I did. This felt inevitable and correct for the character," Eliana Dockterman wrote for Time magazine.

Netflix's "Fall of the House of Usher" was called delightfully dark.
The cast of Netflix's "The Fall of the House of Usher."

Rotten Tomatoes: 90%

Summary: On this series inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe, a wealthy CEO faces charges in a criminal investigation and his children are put in grave danger.

The series, created by "The Haunting of Hill House" and "The Haunting of Bly Manor" showrunner Mike Flanagan, continued his run of successful yet haunting TV shows.

"It's a great ensemble, brought together by the boundless potential of what a creative personality like Mike Flanagan could do with Edgar Allan Poe," Brian Tallerico wrote in a review for Roger Ebert.

The fourth season of Netflix's "You" had critics asking for another.
Penn Badgley on "You."

Rotten Tomatoes: 92%

Summary: On the fourth installment of Netflix's "You," Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) tries to reinvent himself as a professor and deter a stalker in London.

Though critics thought the show sometimes teetered toward a soap-opera direction, they still thought it was as bingeable as ever.

"The hammy dialogue verges on self-parody," Michael Hogan wrote for The Telegraph. "Yet by sheer force of charisma and a salesman's chutzpah, Badgley somehow makes it addictively watchable."

The second season of Amazon Prime’s "Yellowjackets" set high expectations for a third installment.
Lauren Ambrose on "Yellowjackets."

Rotten Tomatoes: 94%

Summary: Season two of "Yellowjackets" flashes back and forth between teens stranded in the wilderness and their adult counterparts running from their past.

A few critics quibbled about plot points, but "Yellowjackets" kept most of them enthralled and had them looking forward to a third season.

In a review for The Washington Post, Lili Loofbourow wrote that the show "manages to bend genres, juggle wildly different tones, and invert familiar tropes."

Critics said Amazon Prime's final season of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" wrapped everything up in a perfect bow.
Rachel Brosnahan and Luke Kirby on "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."

Rotten Tomatoes: 96%

Summary: On the final season of the comedy, Midge (Rachel Brosnahan) faces one of her biggest challenges as she joins the all-male writer's room for "The Gordon Ford Show."

Critics said that the last season of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" ended on a high note.

"The final season, like its central character, is a little scatterbrained but compensates with charm, chutzpah, and an ability to spin emotional truths into comic gold," Thelma Adams wrote for The Wrap.

HBO's adaptation of "The Last of Us" blew critics away.
Pedro Pascal on "The Last of Us."

Rotten Tomatoes: 96%

Summary: Joel (Pedro Pascal) begrudgingly tries to save young Ellie (Bella Ramsey) while traversing the harsh landscape of a near-future apocalypse.

Critics said that the series, which was based on a video-game franchise, expanded on the original material without losing its heart.

In a review for The Straits Times, Alison de Souza wrote, "You do not have to be a fan of the game, or zombies, to appreciate this taut yet tender thriller."

The fourth season of "Succession" marked the end of an era for the hit HBO show.
Brian Cox on "Succession."

Rotten Tomatoes: 97%

Summary: Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Shiv (Sarah Snook), and Roman Roy (Kieran Culkin) come together to create a future for themselves beyond the legacy of their father (Brian Cox).

Critics said the fourth and final season of "Succession" was as watchable as ever, joining the ranks of other prestige TV dramas.

"In its four-season run, 'Succession' has given its audience the thrill of being along for a unique and deeply felt ride," Katie Baker wrote in a review for The Ringer.

Season two of Hulu's "The Bear" featured some of the show’s best episodes.
Jeremy Allen White, L-Boy, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach on "The Bear."

Rotten Tomatoes: 99%

Summary: On the second season of "The Bear," Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), and the rest of the crew desperately try to open their restaurant before the money dries up.

Critics said that the second season of "The Bear" built on aspects of the show they already loved and showcased the actors' best performances.

"Season two is a kind of Murphy's Law primer of what needs to be done before a restaurant can open," Hannah Brown wrote for the Jerusalem Post. "It also deepens the stories of many of the characters."

Critics said ABC’s "Abbott Elementary" is proof that sitcoms aren't dead.
Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams on "Abbott Elementary."

Rotten Tomatoes: 100%

Summary: On the second season of "Abbott Elementary," Janine (Quinta Brunson), Gregory (Tyler James Williams), and the rest of the teachers attempt to start their new school year off on the right foot, but life has different plans.

"Abbott Elementary" was praised by critics across the board, earning a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

In a review for The Age, Craig Mathieson wrote that the American sitcom "hit the ground running in the second season, with creator and star Quinta Brunson deftly adding to the viewers' understanding of the comic cross-section of teachers that keep the system going."

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