The Best HBO Shows of 2023

1

'The Last of Us'

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The Last of Us finally gets video game adaptation right. And thank god it does. This show was the first must-watch of 2023, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, and the full first season is already streaming.

2

'White House Plumbers'

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This is like Veep, but for Watergate, and it's absolutely hilarious. It stars Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux as the masterminds of a political scandal, and it premiered in March.

3

'Hacks' season 3

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Hacks season 2 saw our leading ladies take to the road, and season 3 will hopefully be just as delicious. It's unclear when this next season will premiere, though, due to the ongoing writers and actors strike.

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4

'And Just Like That...' season 2

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Now, listen. This show is not what some would call good, but in that way, it's excellent. It's like... so ridiculous that you can't help but watch and enjoy. Season 2 is no different. Also, Aidan's back!

5

'The Gilded Age' season 2

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If you sorely miss Downtown Abbey, it's time to catch up on season 1 of this show before season 2 comes out on October 29. Nothing actually important happens in this show and I mean that as a sincere compliment. The stakes are low but the drama is high!

6

'Succession' season 4

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The final season of Succession airing live was the most stressful 10 weeks of my life. Tom Wambsgans hive, rise!

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7

'The Idol'

This show, starring The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp, is not what I would call good. It's already been canceled after just one season. But whether it's entertaining is up to you.

8

'The Other Two' season 3

Another entry in the "if you haven't seen this show, please catch up" canon. Two thirty-something siblings trying to make it in show business have to come to terms with their younger brother and mom becoming more famous than them. Season 3 is actually the final season of the show, which had not been announced beforehand.

9

'Love and Death'

Yes, this is the second TV project about alleged killer Candy Montgomery, but this one has Elizabeth Olsen, so honestly, it's still very much worth watching.

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10

'A Black Lady Sketch Show' season 4

This show is coming back for season 4 which means we are going to get to laugh some more. Amazing! Great news!

11

'Our Flag Means Death' season 2

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This show is such a sleeper hit, and season 2 is just as good as season 1. The genre description is "Swashbuckler," so take that as you will.

12

'Winning Time' season 2

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This is another entry in the "new season aired in 2023, show gets canceled" lexicon. But if you want to learn more about the Lakers, feel free!

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13

'Rap Sh!t' season 2

Another season 2!! This show was delayed due to the writers and actors strike, but season 2 will now debut on November 9.

14

'Julia' season 2

More! Julia! Child! Content!!!!!! (This trailer is for season 1, btw.) But season 2 will premiere on November 16.

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