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50 of the Best Travel-ish Shows to Watch When You Can't Travel

Abbie Mood Lang

Abbie Mood Lang

August 8, 2023

We can only travel so much ( no matter how cheap the flights are ). So when you inevitably settle down onto the couch, check out one of these shows to transport you to a different place until you can get there in person.  

Here are 50 of our favorite travel tv shows. 

Traditional Travel Shows

Anthony Bourdain in the The Layover.

1. Rick Steves’ Europe

Rick Steves might be a bit bookish but that’s one of the things we love about him. The man knows Europe—and the continent’s history—like the back of his hand, and his love for the region is clear. Whether you already love the countries and cities he visits, too, or are dreaming of the day you finally make it there, don’t be surprised if you find yourself geeking out right along with him. Available on: Amazon, Hulu, YouTube

>> Get inspired with our list of 25 ideas for where to go in Europe.

2. passport to europe with samantha brown.

Sam Brown travels with a sense of curiosity and excitement that you can’t help but get caught up in. “Passport to Europe with Samantha Brown” is packed with history, popular landmarks, local restaurants, and shopping spots—literally everything you need to know about both major cities and smaller spots in Europe.  Available on: Amazon 

3. The Layover

This one is made for travelers who love to maximize every. single. second. when they travel, including the time in between flights (looking at you, Type As). In “The Layover,” the late Anthony Bourdain uses every travel trick in the book to do—and eat—as much as he can within 24-48 hours.  Available on: Hulu, YouTube, Sling, Amazon

>> Plan your own short adventure with our layover guides.

4. the national parks: america's best idea.

Most of us have hiked, backpacked, or at the very least, driven through one of the United States’ national parks. From lesser-visited spots like the Gates of the Arctic in Alaska to (maybe a little too) popular ones like Yellowstone, this documentary pays homage to these beautiful places, sharing the history of the national park system from the 1800s to the present time through breathtaking video footage, interviews, and untold stories.  Available on: Amazon, YouTube

5. Globe Trekker

Featuring a rotating cast of hosts, “Globe Trekker” is a real-life version of the Lonely Planet guidebooks. The first few seasons were filmed in the 90s so don’t expect high-def, but over two decades they cover just about everywhere that you could think of, from London to Northern India to the Australian Outback. Available on: Amazon 

Experiential Travel Shows

dark tourist.

6. Dark Tourist

If you are fascinated by all things unusual—and maybe even morbid—you’ll definitely get some ideas from this Netflix series. In “Dark Tourist,” journalist David Farrier explores destinations with a grim history, like witnessing an exorcism in Mexico, hiking through a haunted forest in Japan, or swimming in a lake formed by a nuclear blast in Kazakhstan. Just don’t say we didn’t warn you if you have trouble sleeping after! Available on: Netflix

7. Conan Without Borders

Team Coco, this one is for you. See a side of Conan you never knew you needed as your favorite late-night talk show host takes his antics on the road to experience pop culture in other countries firsthand. Always wanted to see Conan star in a telenovela? Check. Wonder if he could hack it as a K-pop star? Done. Curious to see what his, um, dance skills look like? Season 1, Episode 1.  Available on: Netflix

8. Tales by Light

There’s something about an amazing photo that makes the rest of us wonder how it even happened. While there’s a little bit of “right place, right time” to many great shots, the best photographers know exactly what to look for when it comes to lighting, angles, and capturing emotions and feelings. Not just a behind-the-scenes look at how the pictures are taken, “Tales by Light” also show us how powerful images can be when it comes to conservation. Available on: Netflix

9. Expedition Unknown

With a background in archaeology and a “passion for the unexplained,” Josh Gates investigates unsolved mysteries, lost cities, and buried treasure all around the world. He’s got a little bit of an Indiana Jones vibe going on, and actually does get himself in some hairy situations while tackling challenges like searching for Amelia Earhart’s remains in Fiji—but without the Nazis breathing down his neck or giant boulders barreling his way. Available on: Hulu, YouTube TV, Sling

10. The Moaning of Life

After “An Idiot Abroad” concluded and comedian Karl Pilkington turned 40, he had some big life questions, as one does. “The Moaning of Life” documents Pilkington’s mid-life crisis as he travels around the world to see how other cultures tackle big topics like marriage, having children (they’re not for him), the secret to happiness, and even death. Available on: Amazon 

11. Planet Earth

The BBC put some serious funding into the production of “Planet Earth” and it has paid off. The series has been awarded four Emmys and a Peabody Award from the Royal Television Society for its breathtaking episodes featuring a different biome or habitat each time. From the Arctic and Antarctica to the depths of the oceans, if this doesn’t inspire you to see more of our planet, nothing will. Available on: YouTube, Amazon

Road Trips 

Top Gear.

12. Long Way Round

Watch actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman hop on their BMW R1150GS Adventure motorcycles (hey, some people are interested in those kinds of details) and cruise from London to New York. They take an eastern route through Europe, Asia, and Alaska, then down to the contiguous US, usually off-road. The two have an obvious shared passion for riding, which is a definite requirement if you plan to sit on a bike seat for 19,000 miles! Available on: Amazon

13. Long Way Down

A sequel to their 2004 adventure, Long Way Down follows Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman again as they ride their trusty motorcycles from Scotland through Europe and down Africa to Cape Town, South Africa. This time the duo covers an impressive 15,000 miles—though as the episodes show, it’s not always easy. Available on: Tubi

14. Epic Drives

Come for the cars, stay for the conversations. Created in partnership with Motor Trend magazine, this show highlights fast cars, unique trucks (Ford Falcon XR6 Ute anyone?), and stories from locals in epic locations. Available on: YouTube

15. Top Gear

There’s a reason that there are nine (!) movies in the Fast & Furious franchise—people love watching drivers push their cars to the limit. "Top Gear" is part review, part road trip, and all adrenaline, and the celebrity guest drivers and absurd challenges add to the fun. Now that we think about it, maybe Rocket League® was inspired by the Top Gear Car Sports segment…? Available on: YouTube TV, Amazon 

16. The Grand Tour

Filled with bits of uniquely quirky (and questionable) advice like “looking good is more important than looking where you’re going,” "The Grand Tour" finds Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May (of “Top Gear” fame) driving unique automobiles in interesting places. The friends drive everything from an Aston Martin in South Africa to the Fiat Panda 4x4 in Colombia to beach buggies in Namibia. They talk, they eat, they race. Available on: Amazon 

Food & Drink

Ugly Delicious.

17. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

“No Reservations” combines two of the best things about traveling: food and adventure. Throw in Anthony Bourdain and you’ve got a truly entertaining TV show. The chef gets down and dirty in each location, giving us a look at not just the food, but the people and a fun way to experience the culture. Available on: Hulu, YouTube TV, Sling, Amazon 

18. Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown

Bourdain once said, “You learn a lot about someone when you share a meal together.” “Parts Unknown” brings the table to you, as the chef learns about the history of often-complicated places (Detroit, Iran, Senegal) by sharing a traditional food or drink with the people who live there.  Available on: Hulu, YouTube TV, Amazon 

19. Gordon Ramsay's Uncharted

Chef Gordon Ramsay is probably best known for his strong personality on his reality TV shows, like “Hell’s Kitchen,” but in “Uncharted,” we see a more humble side of the Brit. He frequently finds himself thrown out of his comfort zone while learning about the cuisine or traditional cooking methods from a local and is then thrown into the fire by attempting to make a dish for the community himself. Available on: Hulu, YouTube TV, Sling, Disney+

20. Gordon's Great Escape

Imagine Gordon Ramsay in a white tank top, admitting that he has no idea what he’s doing and traveling around India (often on motorbike) to become versed on what “real” curry is like compared to the dish he loves in the UK. The show embodies the sights and sounds of India and Ramsay even experiences “travel sickness,” just like the rest of us. The last four episodes take place in Southeast Asia and Ramsay continues his role as the student, which isn’t a position we’re used to seeing him in. Available on: Amazon, Disney+

21. Ugly Delicious

Each episode revolves around a type of food and then James Beard Award-winning chef David Chang travels to different countries to explore how those places interpret it or make it. With close-up shots of the food as it’s being made, cooked, and consumed, you can almost smell the warm pizza crust and feel the heat of the hot chicken in your mouth. Available on: Netflix

22. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

If you like “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” you’ll love "Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner." David Chang travels the world to meet up with funny, food-loving celebrities like Seth Rogen and Chrissy Teigen as they embark on culinary adventures in various cities around the world. Available on: Netflix

23. Street Food

Street food is almost like a culture within a culture. Wherever you go, travelers can count on carts to have the most authentic food—and people—you’ll ever find. Capturing the vibrant colors and essence of each dish, this show manages to make even the most humble of street food look so beautiful; it's like a love letter to the food and the people who make it. Available on: Netflix

24. Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern

Even if you consider yourself an adventurous eater, this one might make you a little squeamish. But hey, you’ve gotta give Zimmern credit for being up for anything, like lamb brains and duck tongue. Available on: Hulu, YouTube TV, Sling, Amazon 

25. Three Sheets

Comedian Zane Lamprey is living the dream—traveling the world to meet new people and drink alcohol with them. It’s essentially an international pub crawl, including the day-after hangover cures. Available on: Amazon 

26. I’ll Have What Phil’s Having

Phil Rosenthal is hilarious (he did create “Everybody Loves Raymond”) but in a very wholesome way. He had an admittedly bland diet as a child, so Rosenthal wants to experience as much as he can as an adult—even if that means stepping into the unknown. His friendly demeanor and childlike innocence make you feel like you are just tagging along with an uncle and experiencing a place for the first time. Available on: YouTube, Amazon 

27. Somebody Feed Phil

In “Somebody Feed Phil,” Rosenthal actually brings his friends and family along as he visits cities ranging from Tel Aviv to New Orleans. Phil’s excitement is contagious as he tastes the best pizza, egg cream—and even hot dog—of his life. Available on: Netflix

28. BuzzFeed's Worth It

BuzzFeed knows how to tap into popular culture, and “Worth It” offers a unique spin on your typical food review. Instead of just eating a meal somewhere and talking about it, hosts Steven Lim and Andrew Ilnyckyj eat three different dishes at three different price points (affordable, mid, luxury) and then decide if it’s worth it to spend more money. The guys bring an everyman attitude to the whole show, so they rarely pick the most expensive option. Available on: Hulu, BuzzFeed’s website

29. Booze Traveler

Host Jack Maxwell is the real deal. At a young age, he made money by shining shoes in local pubs and gin mills (seriously) and then became a bartender in South Boston. He found that you can learn a lot about a person when you take the time to sit down for a couple of drinks, so naturally, he hit the road to learn about what people are drinking and why they drink it. Available on: Hulu, YouTube TV, Sling

30. Chef's Table

Many cooking shows give you a look into the chef’s personality, but sometimes you want to go a little deeper, learn a little bit more. Enter Emmy-nominated series “Chef’s Table.” Each season dives into the lives and personal stories of six chefs, discussing their discipline and culinary talent while they prepare a dish. It’s the best of both worlds and a must watch for serious foodies. Available on: Netflix

Extreme Engagement.

31. Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father

If you’ve ever traveled with a parent, you will be hard-pressed to find a more relatable show. Comedian Jack Whitehall and his father, Michael, hit the road together to “strengthen their bond.” Dad is definitely out of his element in this one, as Jack wants to be in the thick of everything, while Michael would definitely prefer a bit more familiarity. Available on: Netflix

32. The Amazing Race

Featuring 11 teams of two that race around the world to make it to the final leg and take home the $1 million prize, contestants on “The Amazing Race” face everything from grueling heat to freezing temperatures, while having to complete physical and mental challenges on a limited budget. There are many reasons why this show is so popular, but perhaps the biggest is the relationships between the partners. Just traveling with another person on vacation can be stressful enough, but the competition adds another layer of complexity to the relationship as they try to navigate through completely foreign cities and countries. Available on: Hulu, YouTube, Sling, Amazon 

33. Survivorman

Canadian survival expert Les Stroud strands himself in the remote wilderness for 7-10 days with only his clothes, a one-man camera rig, his harmonica, a multi-tool, and often, items relevant to his survival situation or location. While it may not make you want to go off on your own in the middle of nowhere for days on end, it might motivate you to spend a little more time in nature in a place you hadn’t thought of before. Available on: Hulu, Amazon, YouTube

34. An Idiot Abroad

Poor Karl Pilkington is constantly pranked by British comics Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant in “An Idiot Abroad.” To be fair, it’s probably not possible for Pilkington to be that clueless, but he plays the part well and with quite a bit of humor as he’s repeatedly surprised and confused about the cultural customs of people around the world. Available on: YouTube, Amazon

35. Restaurants on the Edge

Love a good makeover show? Check out “Restaurants on the Edge,” a show in which three food and design experts revive restaurants that are on the edge of failing by re-connecting them with the local culture and food. The newly improved eateries offer a redesigned decor and unique menu, but the views throughout the show—filmed at restaurants in places like Malta, St. Lucia, and Hong Kong—give you a real idea of what the locale looks like. Available on: Netflix

36. Extreme Engagement

It’s your typical love story: man and woman meet, fall madly in love, get engaged, and then spend two years apart while man is filming another TV show. Okay, so that last part is not so typical, but when PJ Madam and Tim Noonan came back together, they decided to spend every waking second together and travel the world for an entire year to see if their relationship could cut it. Unlike most travel shows that visit the hotspots, the couple travels to remote villages and experiences life with tribespeople in their quest to “discover the secret to a perfect marriage,” giving viewers a real sense of place and a deep look at places many tourists never see. Available on: Netflix

37. House Hunters International

If you’ve ever dreamt of living abroad, “House Hunters International” is the best way to get a glimpse of life in another country—and where you could potentially live there. The buyers’ often-unrealistic expectations or lavish budgets have become the source for many a meme and with 115 seasons , you’ve got some catching up to do. Available on: Hulu, YouTube TV, Sling

38. Basic Versus Baller: Travel at Any Cost

“Vagabrothers” Marko and Alex Ayling vlog their 24-hour adventures in popular cities across the globe. Each episode starts with a little brotherly competition with a trivia question about the city to determine who will experience the destination on a shoestring budget and who will get to ball out. Whether you’re a penny-pinching backpacker or an all-out baller when you travel, you’ll get to see both sides of the coin. Available on: Hulu, YouTube TV

Scripted Shows Set Abroad

Midnight Diner.

39. Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories

The show takes place in a fictional small Japanese bar called Meshiya in Tokyo that is open from midnight to 7 a.m. While the menu technically only offers four things—sake, beer, shōchū, and tonjiru, a pork soup — the chef (known only as the Master) will create any dish that a customer may want using the ingredients that he has on-hand that night. The camera follows that night’s patrons out of the bar and into their lives to continue their stories, but still manages to capture the true feeling of the show—that food is about coming together but life is boring without a little joy every now and then. Available on: Netflix

Based on the lives of five single men and women in their 30s in Jerusalem, “Srugim” checks all the boxes for a binge-worthy show: controversial issues (in the Religious Zionist society), marriage problems, a character struggling with their sexuality, and a bonus for travel junkies—true cultural immersion. Available on: Amazon Prime, YouTube

Regularly ranked as one of the most popular TV shows of all-time in the US, “Lost” is about the survivors of a commercial jet airliner that crashed on a mysterious island in the South Pacific Ocean en route from Sydney to Los Angeles. The show was filmed at Mokulē'ia Beach, near the northwest tip of Oahu, making it easy to imagine spending a week on your very own deserted island. Available on: Hulu, YouTube, Amazon 

42. Outlander

With elements of romance, history, and science fiction, “Outlander” is filled with sweeping landscapes, historic castles, and elegant gardens. Filmed mostly in the Scottish Highlands, but also in Prague (to capture the spirit of 18th-century France in Season 2) and Cape Town, South Africa, you can visit many of the sites where Clare Randall lived her double lives. Available on: Netflix, Hulu, Sling, YouTube TV 

43. Downton Abbey

This series is set in the fictional Yorkshire country estate of Downton Abbey between 1912 and 1926 and depicts the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants. If the show inspires a trip to the British countryside, be sure to add Highclere Castle to your list—it’s where the TV show was filmed. Available on: Amazon, YouTube

44. Grantchester

Taking place in a picturesque 1950s Cambridgeshire village named Grantchester, this detective drama will have you dreaming of spending your next vacation in a sleepy British town. You can actually visit the actual town of some 540 people and take a walk through the Grantchester Meadows, stop in the pub, and sit down for afternoon tea, just like Sidney Chambers and Geordie Keating. Available on: Amazon, YouTube 

45. Trapped

Though it’s been gaining in popularity as a tourist destination in the past few years, Iceland is still a country that feels quite wild and remote. “Trapped” captures that feeling in this crime drama taking place in as isolated Icelandic town, where the chief of police tries to solve the murder of a former townsperson after his mutilated corpse is found by fishermen. Available on: Amazon 

46. The Kettering Incident

The Australian drama is based on the mysterious disappearance of two young girls, but the dark and enchanting landscapes are a central part of the show. This one might not have a happy premise, but the filming locations in and around the town of Kettering and Bruny Island in Tasmania are sure to kick your wanderlust into overdrive.  Available on: Amazon, YouTube  

47. Top of the Lake

Set in a remote mountain town in New Zealand, "Top of the Lake" is a harrowing series about an inexperienced detective trying to figure out what happened to 12-year-old Tui, who disappeared while five months pregnant. The country’s South Island is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the world and the show gives you enough of a taste that you’ll want to book a trip to Glenorchy and experience its untouched beauty for yourself.  Available on: Hulu, YouTube, Amazon

When a group of eight strangers from around the world realize they are connected telepathically, they have to find a way to keep each other safe from those who find their powers threatening. The second season includes an astonishing 15 cities and 13 countries. From action shots in Seoul to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the creators of "The Matrix" and "Babylon 5” outdid themselves with this one. Available on: Netflix

49. Hawaii 5-0

Take a trip to Hawaii with this TV show featuring an elite state police task force set up to fight major crimes in the state. Originally airing from 1968 to 1980, there’s also a remake that premiered in 2010 and will end in 2020. Whether you watch the old school or modern version, the swaying palm trees and ocean views will bring back memories of a tropical vacation. Available on: CBS, YouTube TV

50. Marco Polo

Yes, this TV show is about that Marco Polo. Inspired by the creator’s own legendary trip through Central Asia, “Marco Polo” gives viewers an insight into the life of one of the world’s first explorers. We challenge you to somehow not imagine yourself riding a horse through the grassland of the Mongolian-Manchurian steppe after watching a few episodes of this one. Available on: Netflix, Amazon

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Abbie Mood Lang

Freelance Writer

Published August 8, 2023

Last updated January 9, 2024

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Whether you’ve been missing the thrill of traveling or are currently feeling inspired to pick the destination for your next adventure, travel shows can help. Netflix has no shortage of cool travel documentaries and shows, but we’ve decided to pick 20 of the best travel shows on Netflix.

Woman choosing a travel show on Netflix to watch at home.

If you’re traveling right now, or if some of these shows are not available in your country, use a VPN to access them without any restrictions. To play the shows, open up your VPN app and select a server located in a different state. If the show is available in your country, but you’re currently traveling internationally, choose the server of your home country to enjoy the show. 

Now let me tell you why these Netflix travel shows are worth watching and don’t blame me if you get hooked on some (or all) of them.

The best travel shows on Netflix

Before we start, let me tell you that this list is in no particular order. It’s up to you to choose the one you want to watch first, but we recommend watching them all. At home, traveling for a holiday, or at a new destination, these Netflix travel shows and documentaries will set you in the mood for discovering new places, tasting exotic food, maybe even cycling, driving, or just staying at home until you finish all the seasons. Lol 

The list is divided into travel shows or documentaries focused on nature, food, dark tourism, cycling and cars, photography, family travels, and specific destinations. Enjoy it!

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The best travel and nature Netflix shows 

Arguably one of the most famous travel documentaries on Netflix, Our Planet takes you on a world tour of earth’s fascinating creatures. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough and filmed in Ultra High Definition, this show takes you to over 50 countries and perfectly captures the wonders of the earth. 

Our Planet is the perfect Netflix travel show to give you some new ideas for your bucket list. Trust us!

Untamed Romania

While most seasoned travelers deeply appreciate Romania’s natural beauty, it is still overlooked in the mainstream media. Untamed Romania is a feature-length film celebrating the country’s immaculate wildlife.

Untamed Romania is one of the best Netflix travel documentaries for those who love nature and want to discover a new destination to travel to.

The best travel and food Netflix shows 

Down to Earth

Down to Earth documentary follows Zac Efron, the actor, and wellness expert Darin Olien as they explore healthy and sustainable practices across different cultures. This documentary showcases the diversity and creativity seen across the globe to make the most of one’s resources.

It’s intriguing and can be inspiring, not only about travel but how we think of sustainability and health. 

Street Food Asia

Sometimes the most accessible way to connect to a different culture is food. Asian food holds a special place in the world regarding street food and is probably one of the most universally beloved cuisines today. Street Food Asia takes you on a food journey across Asia and Southeast Asia’s best food cities, including Bangkok, Delhi, Osaka, and Singapore.

Street Food Asia is one of our fave travel shows on Netflix. We love Asia and Asian delights you can only find from street vendors. If you have never visited this part of the world, watch this show, and it will open your mind to a new world of flavors, aromas, and ways of life. If you are craving an Asia trip, watch it and plan international travel soon. 

Also, read our guides and articles about Asian destinations as they have many travel and food recommendations. Read our guides about Thailand , Vietnam , Indonesia , Malaysia , The Philippines , China , Taiwan, India , and Cambodia .

Ugly Delicious

Ugly Delicious is another food travel show where a star chef David Chang is looking for the world’s most satisfying grub with his buddies. Despite being a professional chef, Chang isn’t pretentious with his picks and takes us on a cross-cultural food trip filled with laughter.

Another great travel and food show on Netflix about food culture.

Somebody Feed Phil

In this series, we follow the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond, Phil Rosenthal, as he explores world cuisines and meets the locals. Phil’s upbeat attitude is probably one of the best parts of the Somebody Feed Phil travel show together with a lot of food scenes that will help your plan your future trip to incredible destinations including Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

On this Netflix travel show, you will visit cities like Bangkok , spend days in Mexico City , see Lisbon , and many more. Well-known travel destinations are pictured with flavors and a local touch.

High on The Hog: Culinary Journey From Africa to America

This show explores African American soul food and its long journey from Africa to North America. It has been dubbed the most engaging history of African American cuisine. It traces the process of cultivating, harvesting, cooking, and serving the food that enslaved Africans brought with them to the States.

This Netflix cultural travel and food show will take you on a true gastronomic journey. 

Restaurants on the Edge

As you might be able to guess from the name of the show, these hour-long episodes take us to restaurants that are located in some of the most stunning locations in the world but are struggling with their menus and dishes. They are located on the edge of the world but are also on the edge of closing down.

This travel show on Netflix pictures unique locations and a bit of drama, as you can expect. 

Netflix shows about travel, cycling and cars

Biking Borders

This one is for lovers of slow traveling and less-known countries. Two friends go on a 15,000 km bicycle journey worldwide, including the Balkans, Central Asia, and other countries, to build a school in Guatemala.

Rob and I love cycling, so this Netflix travel documentary series is tremendously appealing to us. Biking Borders is also an excellent travel inspiration for those who dream of traveling by bike or going on a cycling holiday. And if this is you, read our article about cycling on Taiwan’s East Coast and cycling in Spain .

Pedal the World

This is another Netflix travel documentary that portrays a world tour on wheels, but this time our protagonist visits 22 countries during his year-long journey, searching for the meaning in life and discovering something new in each country.

Pedal the World is an inspiring and realistic epic road trip that might give you ideas of how you want to spend your life and what really matters. 

Page showing Paul Hollywood’s Big Continental Road Trip show on Netflix.

Paul Hollywood’s Big Continental Road Trip

Paul Hollywood studies the ties between popular cars in Europe and their local culture and identity as an actor and a baker. In this short but educational Netflix documentary , Hollywood will visit France, Germany, and Italy.

This isn’t your Netflix show if you are looking for food and baking goods. But if you like cars, speed, a bit of history and traveling in Europe, you will enjoy the ride. 

Netflix travel shows about a specific destination

Katla  

This travel series focuses on Iceland, specifically the volcano Katla , which began constantly erupting just recently. The show has eight episodes and does a wonderful job portraying Iceland’s breathtaking beauty . Katla serves as a great reminder of all that we still don’t know about the earth. 

This Netflix travel show is a powerful trigger for wanderlust, and it will make you want to book a trip to Iceland as soon as possible. 

Magic Andes is one of the top travel shows on Netflix right now.

Magic Andes

A documentary following five characters from the Andes, South America’s breathtaking mountains. It is a fascinating series that highlights real people living in communities located under the mountains and paints a nuanced picture of the region of Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia .

After watching Magic Andes read our Peru travel guides , and for sure, you will want to visit South América. If you are worried about safety, then read our guide to the safest countries in South America , and you will be surprised. 

Banner for a Netflix travel documentary focused on Guatemala's rich landscape and culture.

Guatemala: Heart of the Mayan World

This documentary focuses on Guatemala’s rich landscape and culture, the territory where 2000 years ago, the fascinating Mayan civilization collapsed. The Mayan influence is still all over Guatemala and Central America, and this documentary does an amazing job of connecting the dots between the past and the present.

Guatemala: Heart of the Mayan World is an inspiring Netflix travel documentary that will add interesting facts to your travel knowledge, and it might make you want to explore more of Latin America. 

Zulu Man in Japan

Starring South African rapper Nasty C, this Netflix travel documentary focuses on Japanese culture. The film takes place in Tokyo, where Nasty C explores the city’s go-to places, culture, sounds, and much more.

Zulu Man in Japan was released in 2019. It’s a 44-minute episode, perfect for those days that you want to have just a little dose of wanderlust knowing that you won’t be addicted to long travel series. 

The best Netflix travel show for unusual tourists

Dark Tourist

Filmed by journalist David Farrier, the author of the 2016 hit documentary Tickled, Dark Tourist takes a different approach to tourism. Farrier travels to places associated with death or tragedies that have turned these destinations into tourist attractions. You can expect anything from haunted places, nuclear lakes, and unusual and weird destinations. Those spots might not be on your travel bucket list, but it is interesting to know that they exist so you can avoid them on your next holiday. 

It’s one of the most-watched travel shows on Netflix, so it’s worth trying.

Netflix show for photography and travel lovers

Tales by Light

Created by Abraham Joffe, this show embraces the art of travel photography and film and the people behind them. This is an Australian documentary/reality travel series on Netflix that follows photographers around the globe as they chase that perfect shot.

This Netflix travel documentary is a good match for those who love photography and travel. It’s perfect for inspiring you to travel and photograph more. 

The best Netflix show about traveling with family

Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father

A comedian Jack Whitehall and his uptight father, Michael Whitehall, travel across the world together. The show starts with Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia, with the second season focusing on Eastern Europe. The third season explores the American West, the fourth features Australia, and the fifth is all about the United Kingdom, their homeland. On this last season expect everything from dining with Gordon Ramsay to searching for the Loch Ness monster.

A great Netflix travel show for those thinking of traveling with family. It also sparkes a reflection of our relationships with parents and how travel can be a good way to get together or break apart.

Netflix show that combines travel and design

Banner about the Cabins in the Wild. It is a Netflix streaming show about building cabins in Wales, the UK.

Cabins in the Wild

This show takes place in Wales and follows engineer Dick Strawbridge and craftsman Will Hardie as they inspect eight unique cabins built for a pop-up hotel in Wales. Their final goal is to construct a cabin of their own.

If you like the British Tv series, chances are you will love Cabins in the Wild as well. If you like architecture and construction shows too. This type of Netflix show combines different elements, from traveling to design, making you want to have a cabin in the wild just for you. 

We end our list of the 20 best Netflix travel shows here. Drop us a comment if you have watched any of them or if you have any other good travel series to recommend. 

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The best travel shows on Netflix streaming now! An inspiring list of travel documentaries and series on Netflix that will make you want to pack your bags and book a holiday. The list is in no particular order and it has travel and food shows, Netflix travel documentaries, dark tourism, wildlife, family travel, design and more. These travelers' Netflix series are perfect for those who want to be inspired, prepare for the next trip, or are already in a destination and want to know more about it.

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I’m so glad you mentioned The Latchkees! I’ve been obsessed with their adventures since I saw their episode on Netflix. It’s amazing how they make travel look so effortless and fun. I’m definitely adding some of the other shows on your list to my queue 😍

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I can’t believe I never knew about some of these shows! The Travel Diaries is definitely going on my watchlist. 😍

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A great travel show can be almost as great as great travel itself. There’s nothing like the real thing, of course, but for those on a budget, or those looking for travel recommendations, travel shows and documentaries can be very helpful. We’ve put together an amazing list of shows to stream about all of the beautiful, strange, and mysterious places in the world, including some you wouldn’t go to even if you could.

Featuring food and cooking , comedy, drama, and some celebrity appearances, you’ll see the world from an entirely new perspective. Travel shows can inspire, captivate, and above all else, remind us of how vast and wonderful the world really is.

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Whether you plan on spending the last few days of the year relaxing in front of the screen for some well-deserved rest, or plotting out your next travel adventure for 2024, there’s nothing like some armchair traveling to get you inspired. 

From the dunes of the world’s largest uninterrupted sand mass, to the jungles of Costa Rica and ancient ruins of Sicily , here’s a look back at some of the best TV and film releases of 2023 that sparked our travel imagination.

The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy

Costa Rica, Maldives, Finland, South Africa

The premise seems counterproductive at first: hiring an actor who openly acknowledges that he shuns adventure and doesn’t like to step beyond his comfort zone, to host a travel show. Except, of course, when that host is Eugene Levy, the co-creator of the Emmy-Award winning Schitt’s Creek .

Over eight episodes, we watch the crotchety but endearing host (a bit we’re already familiar with through the likes of Anthony Bourdain and Gordon Ramsay) ice float in Finland , preside over a sumo match in Tokyo , and tackle his lifelong fear of heights on a suspension bridge over the Costa Rican jungle and in a helicopter ride above the canyons of Utah . Other destinations include Venice, the Maldives , Lisbon , and South Africa . Expect Levy’s trademark deadpan humor, some seriously extravagant hotel stays and breakout moments of Levy’s warmth and authenticity when connecting with locals. Season Two is currently in the works.

Watch on AppleTV+.

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Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1

Abu Dhabi, Italy, Norway

Director Christopher McQuarrie said of the latest installment of the Mission Impossible franchise, that the goal was to make a “ bigger film, more global film ”. Consequently, some of the biggest action sequences take place in settings like the sand dunes and salt flats of the Empty Quarter in Abu Dhabi  (the world’s largest uninterrupted sand mass), the streets of Rome and the canals of Venice .

A dramatic train sequence also gives center stage to the Rauma Railway in Norway , which travels along the Kylling Bridge and is often described as the most beautiful train ride in Norway . But it’s the Helsetkopen Mountain in Norway that gets the big spotlight, when Tom Cruise famously accomplished what the movie studio described as the “ biggest stunt in cinema history ” by jumping off the cliff on a motorcycle, and turning it into a base jump. Not once, but six times. Verdict? Mission accomplished (you saw that coming).

Watch on Amazon Prime, YouTube Movies and TV, AppleTV and Google Play.

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Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss

Iceland, Bulgaria, Thailand, Ghana, LA

You could say that this series brings those yearly “world’s happiest places” rankings to life. Hosted by Rainn Wilson, best known for his role as Dwight Shrute from The Office , the five-part docuseries takes the actor – who speaks candidly about his battles with depression and anxiety – to places that cover both spectrums of the happiness index in order to try and decode what makes some people and places happier than others.

The soul-searching journey takes him to Iceland which, along with other Nordic countries, consistently tops the “world’s happiest places” lists, where he swims naked in a hot spring and downs a bottle of cod liver oil. But he also visits Bulgaria which ranks low on happiness indices, where he tries to find insight into Bulgarian sadness, and his own. The series is based on the book The Geography of Bliss: One Grump’s Search for the Happiest Places in the World by former NPR correspondent Eric Weiner.

Watch on Peacock.

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Our Planet II

New Zealand, China, India, Haida Gwaii, Botswana, the Arctic

Remember those viral, heart-pinching drone images capturing a family of elephants sleeping in an exhausted stupor on the ground in China ? In the Netflix series Our Planet II , we follow the herd as they make an epic 17-month, 300-mile journey across China in search of a new home, just one of the many incredible animal migration tales explored in the wildlife documentary narrated by the world’s favorite British broadcaster and natural historian David Attenborough.

Over four episodes, viewers are privy to some of the most extraordinary animal migrations on earth, including the crossing of a million wildebeest and zebra over the Serengeti , and Cape buffalo in Botswana . Chapter three also tells the compelling story of the wild elephants who captured the world’s attention in 2020 when they were driven out of their forest due to drought and wandered unwittingly into Chinese cities and towns. And as all good wildlife documentaries do, viewers are left understanding the ever-pressing need to preserve and protect the planet’s wildlife and the importance of sharing resources.

Watch on Netflix.

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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Morocco, Sicily, Scotland

In the final installment of the Indiana Jones series (with Harrison Ford as the titular character), the storyline sends the swashbuckling archaeologist hero, in true Indie fashion, to scenic and mysterious corners of the world. Real-world location shootings this time include  Morocco , scene of a wild street chase that involved a dozen tuk-tuks (like motorized rickshaws), cars and motorcycles kicking up dust in the streets of Fez , and the Leaderfoot Viaduct in the Scottish Borders, where the prologue was filmed.

Sicily also played a big role in the film. The island’s ancient ruins starred as archaeological temple sites, and its limestone cave,  Ear of Dionysius , shaped like a human ear, played the part of Archimedes' Tomb.

Watch on Disney+, YouTube Movies and TV, AppleTV and Amazon Prime.

This article was first published June 2019 and updated December 2023

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Follows the adventures of Levy as he visits some of the world's most remarkable hotels, as well as explores the people, places, and cultures. Follows the adventures of Levy as he visits some of the world's most remarkable hotels, as well as explores the people, places, and cultures. Follows the adventures of Levy as he visits some of the world's most remarkable hotels, as well as explores the people, places, and cultures.

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Jeremy Strong as Kendall Roy in "Sucession," Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie in "The Last of Us,"  Joe Locke as Charlie Spring and Kit Conner as Nick Nelson in "Heartstopper" and Jazz Sinclair as Marie Moreau in "Gen V"

In the aftermath of this year’s dual strikes, television faces a radically altered landscape, and probably a much smaller one: It’s unlikely we’ll ever revisit the Peak TV production heights of 2022, which boasted nearly 600 original series . But while the bubble may have burst, there was still a bounty of new and noteworthy programming in 2023 – to the point where Variety TV critics Alison Herman and Aramide Tinubu overlapped with a single show in their picks for the best shows of the year.

There’s a good chance you’ve seen some of these shows, and a great chance you haven’t even heard of others. For Tinubu, historical series like “Fellow Travelers,” female-led dramas like “A Murder at the End of the World” and queer romances like the joyous YA drama “Heartstopper” exhibit the splendor of television, especially when underrepresented groups are given the reins to tell their stories in the entertainment industry. Herman’s picks run the gamut from Emmy juggernaut “Succession” to “Scavengers Reign,” an eerie animated adventure that initially slipped under the radar; she and Tinubu converged on “Gen V,” the supercharged (pun intended) spinoff of “The Boys.” With so many gems to choose from, these 19 shows remained top of mind in a year unlike any we’ve seen before.

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10. the gilded age (hbo).

Denée Benton as Peggy Scott and Louisa Jacobson as Marion Brook in "The Gilded Age"

It’s been said that nothing much happens on “The Gilded Age,” but if you believe that’s the truth, you haven’t been paying attention. Julian Fellowes’ drama showcases a time when income taxes were non-existent, opulence was aplenty (for a select few) and the old money and nouveau riche were at odds. The New York-set series follows an eclectic cast of characters, from Bertha Russell (Carrie Coon), whose railroad tycoon husband, George (Morgan Spector), has launched them into a new stratosphere of wealth, to Agnes Van Rhijn (Christine Baranski), a vicious old money socialite with razor-thin patience, there is so much for the viewers to feast their eyes upon. Expanding beyond East 61st St., the series also examines the Black experience outside of servitude through journalist Peggy Scott (Denée Benton), the daughter of an affluent Brooklyn pharmacist and a friend to Mrs.Van Rhijn’s niece Marian Brook (Louisa Jacobson). The contrast between racial violence and oppressive labor against warring Opera Houses and extravagant vacation homes showcases the oft-conflicting societal shifts in America. It’s sparkling, dramatic and grand. Also, watching Cynthia Nixon transform into Ada Brook, Agnes’ meek spinster, is just delicious television. Sure, there aren’t any overly sultry scenes or “true” drama, save for the racial violence that Peggy witnesses during her ill-fated trip down South, but sometimes you just want to linger in a show, not be dragged through it.

9.   The 1619 Project (Hulu)

The 1619 Project -- “Justice” - Episode 106 -- Through  Nikole Hannah-Jones’ family story and one Georgia community’s fight for restitution, “Justice '' examines how Black Americans have been systematically denied the opportunity to build generational wealth, and what is owed descendants of slavery. Nikole Hannah-Jones, shown. (Photo by: Patti Perret/Hulu)

Nikole Hannah-Jones’ brilliant long-form reframing of the Black American experience in “The 1619 Project” was one of the catalysts that reinvigorated the extensive book banning across southern and middle America. However, following the successes of the New York Times piece and book, the expansive undertaking was adapted as a six-part series on Hulu. Hannah-Jones’ thesis says the actual founding of America began in 1619 when the first Africans stepped on American soil. Analyzing the impact of slavery on every aspect of our society, from our government to popular culture, the scholar tackles a variety of themes, including capitalism and fear of the Black body, to music and democracy —even infusing her familial history in the show to showcase all of the beautiful and rotten nuances that make us so uniquely American. “The 1619 Project” reiterates how the Black experience is deeply ingrained in the nation’s fabric. If you want a crash course in American history, or if you simply want to see why conservatives are all up in arms over the truth, this is a series to watch. If nothing else, it’s a reminder that if we don’t truly face our past, we are doomed to repeat it time and time again.

8.   Lessons in Chemistry (Apple TV+)

Brie Larson as Elizabeth Zott in "Lessons in Chemistry"

At long last, Brie Larson is showcasing her acting prowess in a worthy project. Set in the 1950s, “Lessons in Chemistry,” based on the book by  Bonnie Garmus, follows Elizabeth Zott (Larson), a trained chemist relegated to the role of lab tech due to the sexist practices of the time. Determined to put her head down and forge ahead with her research, she finds herself inextricably drawn to fellow scientist Calvin Evans (Lewis Pullman). What unfurls between them is a stunning romance rarely displayed so evocatively on television. But “Lesson in Chemistry” is no dreamy historical display. Elizabeth is adamantly against marriage and motherhood; her connection with Calvin is neither something she sought nor remains central to the story — a rather refreshing take. Unless you were a straight cis white man, living in the 1950s presented layered challenges, and Elizabeth has more than her fair share. The series showcases Elizabeth navigating the pitfalls of single motherhood until an unlikely gig at a cooking show, “Supper at Six,” offers her a way to fuse her knowledge of chemistry into something a bit more socially acceptable. Though “Lessons in Chemistry” centers on Elizabeth, it isn’t narrow-minded. Her neighbor-turned-best friend, Harriet (Aja Naomi King), is a Black woman navigating different obstacles. The series also highlights the effects of urban renewal and its decimation of Black communities. What’s most intriguing about “Lessons in Chemistry” is its intelligence. Over time, women have shifted and bent to survive. But as Elizabeth learns, this type of performance has a cost.

7.   A Murder at the End of the World (FX)

Murder at the End of the World

Who doesn’t love to solve a puzzle? Told through the perspective of amateur detective and coder Darby Hart (Emma Corrin), the series’ framework is a murder mystery . However, to call it that would be far too simplistic. An intriguing web of clues and lies set against stunning settings, the show is about human connection, our obsession with inflicting pain on others (especially women) and why those in power are increasingly unhinged. While capitalism and technology are significant themes, the series also unfurls like a coming-of-age story. In the present day, Darby is a 24-year-old burgeoning writer invited to a retreat led by tech genius Andy Ronson (Clive Owen). However, in past flashbacks, Darby was just an 18-year-old girl trying to solve old cold cases and falling in love for the first time. Watching these two versions of Darby as she tries to crack the most meaningful case of her life is hauntingly good, and “The OA” creators Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij delivered television gold with “A Murder at the End of the World.” 

6. Gen V (Amazon Prime Video)

Jaz Sinclair (Marie Moreau), London Thor (Jordan Li)

Spinoffs are typically better left in the development room, but every once in a while, a show stands just as tall as the original. “Gen V,” the college-set spinoff of Prime Video’s satirical superhero series “The Boys,” is one of those shows. Set just after the events of Season 3 of the original show, “Gen V” takes place on the Vought International-run Godolkin University campus. God U bolsters young supes who are on track to fight crime or become overblown influencers. This series follows Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair), whose ability to manipulate blood presented itself during her first menstrual cycle, destroying her family in the process. Now, having aged out of the Vought version of foster care, Marie sees God U as her chance to do good in the world and perhaps even reunite with her estranged younger sister. “Gen V” tackles themes that directly affect young adults – especially supes whose families sacrificed them for the possibility of having extraordinary abilities. “Gen V” is also full of mystery, gore, delirium and humor, which are sorely lacking in recent series and films from Marvel and DC.

5.   Fellow Travelers (Showtime)

(L-R): Matt Bomer as Hawkins “Hawk” Fuller and Jonathan Bailey as Tim in FELLOW TRAVELERS, "You're Wonderful". Photo Credit: Courtesy of SHOWTIME.

There is nothing sexier than a clandestine love affair, even if the fallout is destined to be heartbreaking. Based on the bestselling novel by Thomas Mallon, “Fellow Travelers” follows a sweeping, three-decades-long, erotic romance that stretches from Sen. Joseph McCarthy’s war on subversives to the HIV/AIDS epidemic of the 1980s. Matt Bomer stars as Hawkins “Hawk” Fuller, a federal bureaucrat who easily hides his sexuality behind his charm and hyper-masculinity. He falls for Tim Laughlin (Johnathan Bailey), McCarthy’s boyish and naive assistant. Not only is the chemistry between Bomer and Bailey electric (like, extremely hot), but “Fellow Travelers” also highlights the absolute devastation of bigotry and homophobia . Series that take deep dives into the past allow us to see how far we’ve come as a society, and where we need to stretch and extend ourselves to do better. “Fellow Travelers” also underscores the cruelty of shame, and the price so many have paid to live their lives freely and wholly despite the rampant inhumanity of others.

4.   I’m a Virgo (Amazon Prime Video)

Jharrel Jerome in 'I'm a Virgo'

There is nothing else like “I’m a Virgo” on television, which in itself is a stunning feat, considering the complete saturation of the medium. However, there is no other creator quite like Boots Riley. A sharp critique of capitalism, infused in a coming-of-tale, the Oakland-set “I’m a Virgo” follows 19-year-old Cootie (Jharrel Jerome), a 13-foot tall Black man who has been raised by his loving but easily spooked Aunt Lafrancine (Carmen Ejogo) and Uncle Martisse (Mike Epps.) For the entirety of his life, Cootie has remained indoors. Martisse and Lafrancine are well aware of the anxieties of raising a young Black man, and Cootie’s giant form has prompted them to keep him hidden. They’ve also warned him of the prejudices and horrors he might encounter in their rapidly gentrifying community. However, Cootie’s desire for friends, curiosity about fast food and an unexpected love interest compel him to dive head-first into the real world. Riley’s use of magical realism beautifully illustrates how powerful people manipulate systems to enrich themselves and keep impoverished communities underfoot. “I’m a Virgo” is whimsical, moving and downright strange.

3.  A Small Light (National Geographic)

Bel Powley as Miep Gies in A SMALL LIGHT. (Credit: National Geographic for Disney/Dusan Martincek)

The story of Anne Frank, the young Jewish girl who hid in an attic with her family to escape Nazi persecution, has been told across the ages. However, accounts of the people who put themselves in harm’s way to do the right thing are rarely examined. National Geographic’s “A Small Light” offers a piece of our collective history from a different perspective. Bel Powley stars as a captivating Miep Gies, Otto Frank’s (Liev Schreiber) secretary who risked everything to save the Frank family and others. Miep ultimately preserved Anne’s diary, which is why the events of her life are well-known today. The Franks’ story is just one aspect of this series. “A Small Light” unpacks Miep’s personal history . An immigrant in Amsterdam who didn’t always align with “traditional” 20th-century values, Miep refused to turn away from the horrors around her or be silenced even when it could have cost her everything. Not only does “A Small Light” showcase what’s at stake if bystanders remain silent in the face of injustice, but it’s also a haunting display of how quickly spaces and people can be destroyed and morphed in the face of terror, war and pure evil.

2. Heartstopper (Netflix)

Joe Locke and Kit Connor in "Heartstopper"

With shows like “My So-Called Life” and “Dawson’s Creek,” the ’90s still has a chokehold on YA dramas. However, amid the absolute frenzy of television being produced today, every so often, a television show perfectly captures that magical confusion and euphoria of teendom. Based on Alice Oseman’s comic books, the U.K.-set “Heartstopper” is a vividly stunning teen dream. The show follows the bashful Charlie Spring (Joe Locke), who, after a year of emotional turmoil, finds himself in a blissful romance with Nick Nelson (Kit Connor), the magnetic captain of their school’s rugby team. Though Nick and Charlie’s romance sits at the center of the series, “Heartstopper” stretches beyond their courtship. By zeroing in on the friend groups surrounding the pair, the show captures the neverending changes of adolescence, evolving friendships, sexual awakenings and the work it takes to learn who you are and how to feel comfortable in your skin. So many other YA dramas depict sex-crazed, alcohol-fueled youth, and while that is undoubtedly someone’s story, “Heartstopper” offers something distinct . It’s a series about tenderness, vulnerability and leaning into safe spaces. We could all use a little more of this emotional truth.

1. The Last of Us (HBO)

The Last of Us

If we are truly at the end of days, what better way to dissociate from reality than to lean into another realm toward a world where society has collapsed under the terrifying cordyceps fungus that turns people into walking zombies? Ultimately, it would always be the heart-wrenching and vast “The Last of Us.” Created by  Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, the drama series delivered some of the most breathtaking hours of television this year. The show follows Joel (Pedro Pascal), a rage-filled man who lost his only daughter at the beginning of the apocalypse. On a quest to reconnect with his brother, he’s become the reluctant caretaker of a teen girl named Ellie (Bella Ramsey), who may hold the key to the fungus’ antidote in her blood. Like Druckmann’s video game upon which the show is based, the framework of “The Last of Us” works like an apocalyptic road adventure, as Joel begrudgingly tries to keep himself and Ellie alive. But the core of the series is much more intricate than that. Mazin and Druckmann often echo the past. In the pilot, we see Joel’s life with his daughter before it was destroyed. His memories contrast against a wide-eyed Ellie, who has never known a different way of living. While Ramsey and Pascal deliver incredible performances, “The Last of Us” isn’t afraid to turn its spotlight on an expansive ensemble, people also desperate to make a life in uninhabitable conditions. From Sam (Kevin Woddard), the deaf boy whose infection devastates Ellie, to Bill (Murray Bartlett) and Frank (Nick Offerman), whose displays of love and vulnerability made for one of the best television episodes in recent years, the series is a goldmine of humanity. The real world often appears to be teetering on the edge of something disastrous, but “The Last of Us” captures what’s so beautifully raw about being human.

Honorable mentions: “The Buccaneers” (Apple TV+), “The Crown” (Netflix),  “Frasier” (Paramount +),  “Swarm” (Prime Video), “Winning Time” (HBO), “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” (Starz)

Alison Herman's Top 10

10. scavengers reign (max).

Azi and Levi

It’s been a banner year for animation, featuring strong debuts such as “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” and “Blue Eye Samurai.” But the show that makes the best use of the medium’s potential may be a hidden gem on Max. “Scavengers Reign” is a survival saga that follows human castaways stranded on a foreign planet with an eye toward the alien ecosystems they’re suddenly enmeshed in. Creators Joseph Bennett and Charles Huettner riff on ecological fables like “Avatar,” “Annihilation” and “Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind” to craft a world — called Vesta — that’s distinctly their own. Vesta is as beautiful as it is potentially lethal, and its shipwrecked visitors often toggle from awe to panic and back again at a moment’s notice. “Scavengers Reign” pairs the engrossing ambience of a nature documentary with the propulsive thrust of narrative. Its characters are fully realized and flawed, but their main scene partners are an environment they need to intuit the workings of alongside the audience. The 12-episode season is a deep cut worth seeking out (or renewing, if you’re the powers that be and Warner Bros. Discovery).

9. The Real Housewives of New York City (Bravo)

TTHE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK CITY -- Season:14 -- Pictured: (l-r) Brynn Whitfield, Erin Lichy, Sai De Silva, Jenna Lyons, Jessel Taank, Ubah Hassan -- (Photo by: Gavin Bond/Bravo)

All latter-era “Real Housewives” acts as a metacommentary on the mega-franchise well into its second decade — one that’s sometimes struggled to adjust to changing mores around alcohol consumption, racial representation and electoral politics. (“Salt Lake City,” also having a banner year, can feel like “Housewives” as interpreted by the contestants on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”) No season embodies this truism like the to-the-studs renovation of “RHONY,” a pivot all the more engrossing for its inevitable awkwardness. Witness the spectacle of style icon Jenna Lyons deigning to do the show so she can hock her line of fake lashes, visibly grimacing as her castmates squabble! Marvel at publicist Jessel Taank at last winning over the audience through sheer force of will, refusing to let reality puncture her privileged bubble! Cast with an eye toward racial, sexual and cultural diversity, the reboot initially seemed to suffer for the lack of an organic connection among its stars. But watching them struggle to approximate everyone’s shared understanding of what “Housewives” looks and acts like, it turns out, is half the fun.

8. The Righteous Gemstones (HBO)

Walton Goggins

Danny McBride and his braintrust didn’t make any radical moves in the third season of their family farce, in which a dissolute clan of Southern televangelists reach increasing heights of hypocrisy. They’ve still managed to one-up themselves with each passing year, matching the maximalism of their subjects with bigger spectacles, more famous guest stars and deeper belly laughs. “The Righteous Gemstones” is frequently compared to fellow HBO offering “Succession,” but the show stops short of punishing the Gemstones for their moral rot. Instead, it lets the children bumble their way into leading the church on their own; the monster-truck-assisted raid on an extremist compound, an actual plague of locusts and the “Family Feud”-style game show called “Baby Billy’s Bible Bonkers” are just there to spice up the ride. The logic of latter-day prestige TV holds that it’s not enough to simply be funny. “The Righteous Gemstones” proves that if you put the joke first, the visual panache and grand statements about America can follow.

7. Gen V (Amazon Prime Video)

Spinoffs are a fraught enterprise, tasked with living up to their flagship’s success while also establishing their own identity. Yet in following up on the success of “The Boys,” collegiate comedy “Gen V” adds a surprisingly poignant layer of adolescent angst to the cynical sensibility of the hit superhero satire. The students of Godolkin University, or God U, have to balance the typical stressors of campus life with the pressure to impress their corporate handlers with the revelation that their abilities come not from luck or fate, but a secret chemical injection. This context imbues co-eds like Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair) and Emma Meyer (Lizze Broadway) with pathos, grounding the literal cartoon violence that surrounds them. (One character struggling with delusions sees the entire world as Muppet-like figures.) “Gen V” never feels bogged down by exposition, nor juggling its own story with a master narrative. The connection to “The Boys” is evident enough; there’s no need to convolute the plot to underline what already comes through in a shared sense of wicked fun and earnest fury.

6. Queen Charlotte (Netflix)

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. (L to R) Corey Mylchreest as Young King George, India Amarteifio as Young Queen Charlotte in episode 106 of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Cr. Nick Wall/Netflix © 2023

“Bridgerton” may be sexy, scandalous and attention-grabbing, but it’s yet to become a truly great show. Enter executive producer Shonda Rhimes, who took the reins of prequel “Queen Charlotte” to show us how it’s done — “it” being a romance that deftly balances escapist fantasy with trenchant, modern themes. When a young Queen Charlotte (India Amarteifio) weds King George III (Cory Mylchreest), it’s just the beginning of their half-century-long love story. By showing how Charlotte and George navigate the mental illness that would eventually make her a de facto ruler, “Queen Charlotte” captures the compromise that marks true partnership, plus the electric chemistry that forms its foundation. And through a younger Lady Danbury (Arsema Thomas), a romance adaptation starts to explore the idea that happily-ever-after may not be everyone’s end goal. “Queen Charlotte” perfects the “Bridgerton” formula, but it also pushes the concept in unexpected directions.

5. Dead Ringers (Amazon Prime Video)

Rachel Weisz in "Dead Ringers"

Reboot culture would be much less exhausting if the cerebral, ingenuous “Dead Ringers” were the norm. Showrunner Alice Birch (“Succession,” “Normal People”) expands and inverts the David Cronenberg film into something new — a process that, in itself, acts as an homage to the auteur’s transfixing form of body horror. As Beverly and Elliot Mantle, Rachel Weisz delivers a dual performance that transcends the visual gimmickry required to stage it. Clad in the film’s iconic, blood-red scrubs, these twin doctors mess with the very machinery of life itself. Their mission to revolutionize birth, funded by a Sackler-esque benefactor, raises questions of medical ethics and the nature of motherhood, yet they’re explored with a perverse sense of humor. Whatever the opposite of an empty act of IP management is, “Dead Ringers” is it.

4. Poker Face (Peacock)

POKER FACE -- "The Orpheus Syndrome" Episode 108 -- Pictured: Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale -- (Photo by: Karolina Wojtasik/Peacock)

Natasha Lyonne has the seasoned rasp and vaudevillian air of a bygone era, so in teaming up with filmmaker Rian Johnson, the two settled on a template with an equally throwback vibe: the “Columbo”-style procedural. On the run from a powerful enemy in her Plymouth Barracuda, Lyonne’s Charlie Cale can’t ignore her built-in bullshit detector, a gift — or curse — that makes her an ace amateur detective. Lyonne is such a singular screen presence that, combined with Charlie’s unique skill set, her aura is enough to give “Poker Face” a legible identity as the story switches locations, supporting casts and tones from episode to episode. The show even does away with the whodunit, revealing the killer in the cold open á la its inspiration. “Poker Face” sacrifices the satisfying thrill of the last-minute reveal; watching Charlie work her way into a new milieu, from a rivalry among racing families to a metal band’s tour bus, is pleasure enough.

3. Somebody Somewhere (HBO)

'Somebody Somewhere' Renewed for Season 3 at HBO

It’s a relief Bridget Everett’s richly deserved starring vehicle has already been renewed for Season 3, because “Somebody Somewhere” is precisely the kind of show endangered by the current era of cost-cutting and IP obsession. With exquisite empathy and care, “Somebody Somewhere” traces how Everett’s Sam builds a life for herself in her Kansas hometown, reconnecting with both her high school classmate Joel (Jeff Hiller) and her artistic practice — bawdy, belted numbers modeled after Everett’s real-life cabaret act. In Season 2, “Somebody Somewhere” moved from the immediate aftermath of a death in Sam’s family to longer-term questions about building community, such as how Joel’s new romance might affect his relationship with Sam. Building to a joyous backyard wedding and Everett’s rousing rendition of “Gloria,” this season of “Somebody Somewhere” is a testament to the big impact of small human moments. (Though if HBO wanted to make a killing off of merch, they could make the expletive-laden pillows Sam’s sister embroiders into a reality.)

2. Reservation Dogs (FX)

RESERVATION DOGS —“Dig”—Season 3, Episode 10  (Airs Wednesday, September 27th) Pictured: (l-r) Devery Jacobs as Elora Danan, Paulina Alexis as Willie Jack, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai as Bear,  Lane Factor as Cheese. CR: Shane Brown/FX.

Despite the explosion of new stories and forms over television’s last decade, “Reservation Dogs” instantly stood out for its singular perspective and tone. Co-created by Taika Waititi and showrunner Sterlin Harjo, the FX coming-of-age comedy began with a confidence that only deepened over a three-season arc that concluded earlier this year. Centered on four Native teenagers still grieving the loss of their close friend to suicide, “Reservation Dogs” slowly widened its scope into a longitudinal study of community in small town Oklahoma. Its final season featured flashbacks and even ghosts to incorporate history into the show’s ever-broadening scope, revealing the origin story of the mythical Deer Lady (Kaniehtiio Horn) and the ways prior generations dealt with similar problems. But “Reservation Dogs” ultimately came down to figures like Bear (D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai) and Elora (Devery Jacobs) — teenagers on the precipice of the rest of their lives, learning to live with uncertainty through the support of their loved ones.

1. Succession (HBO)

Matthew Macfadyen, Sarah Snook, Succession series finale

There’s no need to overthink this: The best show of 2023 was the conclusion to the best show of the last half decade. The family drama hit on an ending perfectly in line with its portrait of American decline through the eyes of a Murdoch-like media dynasty, handing an empty CEO chair to grasping interloper Tom Wambsgans (Matthew Macfadyen) and leaving the actual Roys alienated from both each other and themselves. The final season still managed to surprise in reaching a climax that played out the only way it could, a tension exemplified by killing off patriarch Logan suddenly and out of sight. “Succession” takes its name from what will happen once Logan is out of the picture, yet his death is as shocking and surprisingly emotional as any on TV. The series’ final shot returns to a motif it’s used many times before, an image of a shattered Kendall (Jeremy Strong) contemplating the void as symbolized by a vast expanse of water. Yet the scene lands with the potency of any acid one-liner or intimate betrayal from the series’ four-volume run, leaving its legacy firmly secure.

Honorable mentions: “Barry,” “How to With John Wilson,” “Jury Duty,” “Mrs. Davis,” “The Other Two”

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There’s a seemingly never-ending pile of new shows, returning shows, and (god help us) shows we keep meaning to catch up on, in addition to all the best movies , games , anime , and books of last year. While no one can simply give us all “more time” just willy-nilly, there are certainly ways to make 2023 the year you’re (mostly) on top of new releases.

This list is a stab at that: some of the biggest, best, most noteworthy, or just generally most exciting new releases in the world of TV coming in the next calendar year. There’s a lot of premiere dates that haven’t been announced yet, so you’ll see some stuff broken up by when you can expect it, with a healthy dose of unscheduled — but expected — premieres as well. While there’s almost certainly no way to get to all of it, we can absolutely start thinking about how to prioritize the things we want to make time for this year.

June sees premieres for the new season of the best modern Star Trek show , Marvel’s Secret Invasion , the final Henry Cavill Witcher season , and more. Around the corner for the rest of the summer is the Futurama revival, and our latest update added the newly announced premiere date for Ahsoka on Disney Plus.

[ Ed. note: Now that we’ve hit September, we’ve moved the previous premieres to the bottom.]

Premieres on Prime Video Sept. 29

A young person with blood dripping down their face in Gen V.

Viewers of The Boys already know how superheroes are made, but how are they nurtured? Gen V , the new spinoff to the R-rated superhero dramedy, will answer that question. The show takes place in Godolkin University, a Vought International university for suped-up teenagers. And if you thought the superheroes in The Boys were messy, violent, impulsive, and dangerous, just imagine them before their brains are fully developed. The show stars Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Sean Patrick Thomas, Chance Perdomo, and Patrick Schwarzenegger. — OTW

Loki season 2

Premiering on Disney Plus October 6

Loki (Tom Hiddleston) stands in a desert in a scene from the first season of Loki

Last we saw the God of Lies, he was deep in the well on some time-travel shenanigans that had unleashed the maniacal Kang the Conqueror on the multiverse. This year, Loki Laufeyson returns to Disney Plus after Kang is done playing the antagonist in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania . If you think keeping track of MCU plotlines is hard, imagine keeping track of the whole multiverse. — SP

( Ed. note: Here’s the stuff that’s already premiered. We moved it down to the bottom for your ease of previewing what’s to come.)

Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 2

Premieres on Disney Plus Jan. 4

Crosshair, Echo, Hunter, Tech and Wrecker in a scene from “STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH”,

Clone Force 99 is back for another adventure in The Bad Batch season 2, which takes place months after the events on Kamino from season 1. With a new season that already promises the return of new allies and enemies, season 2 should be yet another enjoyable trek through the post-Republic Star Wars universe. — Austen Goslin

Copenhagen Cowboy

Premieres on Netflix Jan. 5

A woman wears a blue jumper in front of a flower-filled wallpaper, while flowers grow out of her face in Copenhagen Cowboy.

Drive director Nicolas Winding Refn is back for his second television show, and if it’s anything like the first, the wonderfully depraved yet contemplative Too Old to Die Young , then this show is likely to be an acquired taste that most people won’t spend more than 20 minutes on. That being said, if you like static shots, neon lights, and crimes happening in the seediest locations imaginable, Copenhagen Cowboy should leave you feeling right at home. — AG

Mayfair Witches

Premieres on AMC Jan. 8

Alexandra Daddario drives a bot in Mayfair Witches, _not_ White Lotus.

Anne Rice fans have already notched a huge win with the Interview with the Vampire series in the fall. Mayfair Witches hopes to add to that, following a neurosurgeon who learns she’s the heiress to a dynasty of witches and able to kill with her mind when she gets mad. And really, it’s hard to go wrong with a premise like that. — Zosha Millman

Premieres on HBO Max Jan. 12

An unnamed killer holding a knife creeps up on Velma, who screams in terror, in the animated series Velma

If you are someone who always thought the Scooby gang should be named after its most productive member, then you’ll love Velma , the animated prequel starring Mindy Kaling, Sam Richardson, Glenn Howerton, and Constance Wu as the four human Mystery Inc. members. Not only will we see how the gang solves a season-long mystery and come together as a squad, but Velma also gets to explore the romantic tension between almost every pairing with a “love quadrangle” between our favorite animated detectives. — ZM

Break Point

Premieres on Netflix Jan. 13

Promotion art for Netflix’s Break Point, with four tennis players on different courts in various stages of celebration and sorrow.

The excellent team behind the groundbreaking docuseries Formula 1: Drive to Survive turns its focus to the world of tennis, following a select group of players as they play all over the world. Drive to Survive helped make F1 one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S. over the past few years; can Break Point do the same for tennis? — PV

The Last of Us

Premieres on HBO Max Jan. 15

Pedro Pascal as Joel in The Last of Us for HBO

HBO’s big shot at a blockbuster game adaptation, The Last of Us will bring the story of the critically acclaimed PlayStation game to television, with the creator of Chernobyl at the helm. The series focuses on a cross-country journey embarked on by Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), two survivors of an apocalyptic fungal infection that has ravaged the world and turned most of its inhabitants into zombies. Anchored by two excellent actors, who each seem like natural fits for their roles, The Last of Us is already shaping up to be one of the biggest shows of early 2023. — AG

The Legend of Vox Machina season 2

Premieres on Prime Video Jan. 20

Characters from Critical Role stand before a painted fresco of a scantily clad dragonborn, arms outstretched.

The first season of this show proved the impossible: A TTRPG podcast could be successfully and fluidly ported over to television and still be a massive hit. It didn’t matter that Vox Machina was mostly just repeating the first season of the pod (even though there are certainly changes they did make to translate it , both as a story and as an animation). Legend of Vox Machina took Critical Role and turned it into a fantasy adventure; season 2 should hopefully continue the trend. — ZM

The Owl House season 3

Premieres on Disney Plus Jan. 21

camila hugs luz and amity while gus blasts illusions around in animated show The Owl House.

I almost don’t want the next two episodes of The Owl House to come out, because I simply don’t want the show to end. But I have full faith that the short-lived yet amazing Disney Channel original show will stick the landing. When we last left Luz and her friends, in the first of the three 44-minute specials that comprise the final season, they had found a way back to the Boiling Isles. Now, it’s up to them to save the demon realm from the machinations of the enigmatic Collector, a chaotic and all-powerful being who took over the Boiling Isles in the last moments of season 2. This time, though, Luz’s mom is coming with them! — Petrana Radulovic

How I Met Your Father season 2

Premieres on Hulu Jan. 24

Sophie (Hilary Duff), Valentina (Francia Raisa), Charlie (Tom Ainsley), and Ellen (Tien Tran) smile together at a bar in How I Met Your Father.

I am one of four people I know who watch this reboot-sequel-something of popular mid-2000s sitcom How I Met Your Mother. We exist! Apparently enough of us exist that the show was renewed for a second season — huzzah! Hilary Duff stars as Sophie, the titular “I” in How I Met Your Father . Like its predecessor, HIMYF revolves around a cast of friends navigating late-20s/early-30s life in NYC. Unlike HIMYM , this show doesn’t start with a mostly solidified friend group that just invites one newcomer into it; it shows the genesis of one. Additionally, unlike Ted Mosby’s long lead-up to meeting his future spouse, Sophie reveals to her future son that she actually met his dad in the events of the pilot! Ah! Sure, it’s corny and the comedic timing is right out of 2005, but man, if those characters aren’t dang endearing. — PR

Premieres on Peacock Jan. 26

Natasha Lyonne in a close up from Rian Johnson’s detective show Poker Face

Glass Onion director Rian Johnson is sticking with the detective genre with his new Peacock show, Poker Face . The case-of-the-week series stars Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale, a woman who travels the country and solves crimes using her mysterious ability to tell when people are lying. The show boasts an impressive list of guest stars , including Adrien Brody, Benjamin Bratt, Cherry Jones, Chloë Sevigny, Hong Chau, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Stephanie Hsu, Tim Blake Nelson, and more. — Olivia Truffaut-Wong

Premieres on Paramount Plus Jan. 26

Sarah Michelle Gellar as Kristin Ramsy in Wolf Pack.

It only took six years, but Teen Wolf is finally back with an original film and a new spinoff series, Wolf Pack . Unlike the movie, which will continue the story of the teen wolf himself, Scott McCall (Tyler Posey), Wolf Pack will tell an entirely new story. After a wildfire brings out a strange creature, two teens discover that they are now werewolves, and they must find their pack and learn how to survive.

The main draw of the series, however, lies in its casting of Sarah Michelle Gellar , who stars as Kristin Ramsey, a woman investigating the cause of the fire. Gellar, of course, is best known for her work in Buffy the Vampire Slayer , and this series marks her first major return to the supernatural genre. — OTW

Lockwood & Co.

Premieres on Netflix Jan. 27

A group of children hold swords and flashlights in a dark room in Lockwood and Co.

A detective thriller about teenage ghost hunters from the writer-director of Attack the Block ? Color us intrigued. This is an adaptation of Jonathan Stroud’s book series, and while Netflix’s YA adaptations have been hit or miss, Joe Cornish’s involvement is enough to pique our curiosity. — PV

Frozen Planet 2

Premieres on BBC America and AMC Plus Jan. 28

A group of penguins huddle together in Frozen Planet 2

Another six episodes of nature documentary narrated by Sir David Attenborough? This is about as close to a layup as TV documentaries come, with what should be more fascinating chapters about life in the coldest regions — most notably, for me, the life of the frozen oceans . — ZM

You season 4

Premieres on Netflix Feb. 9

Penn Badgley wears a vest and talks to a group of students in a library in You Season 4.

Your favorite book-loving stalker, Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley), is going international for the last season of Netflix’s You . After killing his wife (RIP Love) and abandoning his son in the season 3 finale, Joe escaped to Paris in the hopes of finding Marienne (Tati Gabrielle), the unlucky object of his affections. Season 4 will take place in London, where Joe has reinvented himself as Jonathan Moore, a professor, and if I had to guess, I’d say there’s a good chance at least one of his students will go missing by the year’s end. It’s not really a season of You unless someone winds up dead. — OTW

Party Down season 3

Premieres on Starz Feb. 24

Martin Starr, Adam Scott, and Ken Marino wear their Party Down uniforms in Party Down.

The wannabe actors of the Party Down catering crew return after a 12-year hiatus this winter. Everything and nothing has changed, with Ronald (Ken Marino) running the show, Henry (Adam Scott) suiting back up in his pink bowtie, and Kyle (Ryan Hansen) continuing being the heartthrob dummy who can’t catch a break. With 90% of the cast back, and a few newcomers — including Jennifer Garner and Disney XD grad Tyrel Jackson Williams — Party Down hopes to differentiate itself from other much-desired revival sitcoms (looking at you, Arrested Development ) by not only picking back up with the characters, but nailing their quirky rhythms. We’ve seen some of the new season, and while we can’t say much yet, we can say: Party Down is absolutely back. — Matt Patches

The Mandalorian season 3

Premieres on Disney Plus March 1

the mandalorian and the child

Everybody’s favorite masked bounty-hunter-slash-dad returns after the events of The Mandalorian season 2 and — let me check my notes — also the back half of The Book of Boba Fett , for some reason . Mando fans who skipped Fett are advised to check it out, as it contains rather surprisingly large plot developments concerning Din Djarin and his diminutive son Grogu. — Susana Polo

Perry Mason season 2

Premieres on HBO Max March 6

matthew rhys as perry mason

I bounced out after one episode of the first season of Perry Mason , just because of how dang dreary and dark the show was. There are people I respect who liked it, so I’ve been considering returning to the show, but one thing has me quite excited about the second season: Former The Knick showrunners Jack Amiel and Michael Begler are now at the wheel . — Pete Volk

Shadow and Bone season 2

Premieres on Netflix March 16

Ben Barnes has some big scars on his face and wears a hood in Shadow and Bone.

Let the Darklina vs. Malina ship war continue. After a very action-packed first season, Shadow and Bone returns with all our favorite characters embarking on brand-new journeys. After temporarily defeating Gen. Kirigan (Ben Barnes), Alina (Jessie Mei Li) and Mal (Archie Renaux) are on the run, and the battle between light and darkness is just beginning. Meanwhile, the Crows are on their way home, and Nina (Danielle Galligan) and Matthias (Calahan Skogman) face new dangers. — OTW

Premieres on Prime March 17

A figure stands in front of a bonfire in the middle of the woods at night in the trailer for Prime Video’s Swarm.

Donald Glover’s new series — let me stop you right there. Swarm is Donald Glover’s follow-up to Atlanta . That should be all you need to know, but the premise is also interesting, following a young woman (Dominique Fishback) obsessed with a pop star who follows her on a cross-country trip. — PV

Yellowjackets season 2

Premieres on Showtime March 26

The teenaged version of Taissa, played by Jasmin Savoy Brown, sits next to the fireside in the wilderness, next to her girlfriend Van (played by Liv Hewson)

Showtime’s breakout hit about a girls soccer team that crash-lands in the woods is coming back for a second season, and that’s good, because it’s still got two timelines’ worth of mysteries to solve. Thankfully, like all good mystery-box shows, the answers matter a whole lot less than the journey we take to reach them, and if season 2 is anything like the first, Yellowjackets ’ journey should be a fun one every step of the way. — AG

Succession season 4

Premieres on HBO Max March 26

Kendall and Shiv stand silently as Logan rants off screen in Succession

In many ways, nothing changed at the end of Succession season 3. The spoiled rich kids are still worth more money than most of us will see in our lifetimes, and their father still doesn’t think they have the acumen to do much in this crazy world. But if you’re excited for season 4 (and you should be), then you know that the world of Succession has been turned over in the season 3 finale. These rich people will continue to be pathetically self-interested, but god help me, I’m counting down the days to season 4’s spring debut. — ZM

Riverdale season 7

Premieres on the CW March 29

Archie sitting on a couch in Riverdale with Betty

In the past six years, Riverdale has explored serial killers, daddy issues, organ-stealing cults, aliens, the epic highs and lows of high school football, and the sudden arrival of the supernatural. Now, for its final season, the show will go somewhere brand-new: the 1950s. Returning to the show’s Archie Comics roots, Riverdale ’s final season will essentially hit the restart button on the series, with Archie (KJ Apa) and the gang back at Riverdale High. — Olivia Truffaut-Wong

Blindspotting season 2

Premieres on Starz April 14

Starz’s underrated gem Blindspotting is expected to return for season 2 in 2023. The show follows Ashley (Jasmine Cephas Jones), a single mother struggling to raise her son after her partner, Miles (Rafael Casal), is incarcerated. In a time of need, she moves in with Miles’ hippie mother, Rainey (Helen Hunt), and his entrepreneurial younger sister, Trish (Jaylen Barron). A sequel to the 2018 film Blindspotting , the dramedy uses spoken word, dance, and sometimes song, all to tell a story about mass incarceration, motherhood, and the murkiness of modern 20-to-30-something life. — OTW

Premieres on Peacock April 20

(L-R) A man in a cowboy hat (Jake McDorman) and a woman in a blue nun habit (Betty Giplin) sit on a white couch in a modernist living room in Mrs. Davis.

Damon Lindelof ( The Leftovers , Watchmen ) returns to television with an original genre-mashing sci-fi series for Peacock. Co-created with Tara Hernandez, known for her work as a writer and executive producer for The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon , Mrs. Davis is set in a world where humanity has been overtaken by the series’ eponymous benevolent artificial intelligence.

Betty Gilpin ( The Hunt ) stars as Sister Simone of Reno, a disillusioned nun who is sent on a “quest” by Mrs. Davis in search of the supposed “Holy Grail.” Aside from the obvious theme of “faith versus technology” inherent to the show, Mrs. Davis ’ premise seems to also touch on the perils of what might happen to humanity — both as individuals and as a society — when altruism and empathy are programmatically whittled into a gamified system of purely transactional interactions. It’s certainly got the potential to become one of this year’s weirdest and wildest sci-fi shows. —Toussaint Egan

Dead Ringers

Premieres on Prime Video April 21

(L-R) Rachel Weisz as Elliot and Beverly Mantle in matching labcoat outfits in Dead Ringers.

Showrunner Alice Birch ( Succession , Normal People ) and Rachel Weisz’s gender-swapped adaptation of David Cronenberg’s 1988 psychological thriller sees Weisz step into the role of Elliot and Beverly Mantle, two identical twins and practicing gynecologists who couldn’t be any different in their respective views on sex, autonomy, morals, and life. The six-episode limited series will feature a broad retelling of the original film’s story, albeit set in a contemporary world where science and technology have begun to blur the lines between what is possible and what is ethical. Also, get ready to see some blood — lots and lots of blood. —TE

Premieres on Prime Video April 28

Mason Kane (Richard Madden) sights down a shotgun in a fancy train car, a Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) winds up for a swing in Citadel.

Citadel is a sci-fi espionage show, and that’s about all we know — aside from the fact that it will star Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra, and that it’s created by Joe and Anthony Russo, along with ex-ABC studio president Patrick Moran. Look, I can’t make you get excited about a show from the Russo brothers (the duo behind Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame , and several much worse projects since then). But what I can do is appeal to the part of you that wants to see someone set a ludicrous amount of money on fire, by telling you that this series cost nearly as much as Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power , making Citadel the second-most-expensive series of all time. And all that money’s got to look like something, at least. — AG

Tiny Beautiful Things

Expected on Hulu in spring 2023

Clare (Kathryn Hahn), leans against a blue Jeep, tucking her hair behind her ear in Tiny Beautiful Things.

There is no such thing as too much Kathryn Hahn. In addition to starring in next year’s Agatha: Coven of Chaos , Hahn will star in Hulu’s Tiny Beautiful Things . The drama is based on Cheryl Strayed’s novel of the same name, based on Strayed’s experience as an advice columnist. Hahn stars as Clare, a writer with a floundering marriage and a complicated relationship with her teenage daughter, who suddenly gets the opportunity to give out life advice in her own column. The show co-stars Merritt Wever and Quentin Plair, with guest stars including Laura Dern and Reese Witherspoon. — OTW

Unicorn: Warriors Eternal

Premieres on Adult Swim on May 4

(L-R) Seng the cosmic monk floats opposite of his modern-day reincarnation in Unicorn Warriors Eternal.

Genndy Tartakovsky’s new adult animated miniseries follows three legendary heroes —Melinda (Hazel Doupe), a powerful sorceress; Seng (Demari Hunte), a stoic and wise cosmic monk; and Eldred (Tom Milligan), a warrior elf — who wage an unwavering battle against an ancient and formidable evil. Continuously reborn in new bodies, the trio of warriors, along with a steam-powered robot named Copernicus, must fight throughout and against time itself in order to save all of existence from certain annihilation. What does any of that have to do with unicorns, you might be asking? Don’t know; we’ll have to watch the series when it premieres to find out. —Toussaint Egan

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

Premieres on Netflix May 4

India Amarteifio peeks through the opening of a cracked ornate doorway as Young Queen Charlotte in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.

Shonda Rhimes’ period rom-com spins off into prequel land this summer with Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story . India Amarteifio ( The Tunnel ) stars as a younger version of Golda Rosheuvel’s Queen Charlotte, with a six episode arc telling the story of her rise to power, and how it created the lightly fictionalized Regency aristocracy of Bridgerton. — Susana Polo

Star Wars: Visions volume 2

Premieres on Disney Plus May 4

In a painted image, a caped figure stands in silhouette, in front of a gap in a huge metal edifice. Beyond the gap are what look like factories pouring smoke from tall smokestacks in a promotional image for Star Wars: Visions volume 2.

Disney Plus’ animated Star Wars anthology series returns on Star Wars day itself. Where “ Volume 1 ” showcased studios and talent from the Japanese animation industry, “Volume 2” has taken a more international tack, with shorts from Ireland’s Cartoon Saloon ( Wolfwalkers ), South Korea’s Studio Mir ( The Legend of Korra ), and even a stop motion animated short from the UK’s Aardman Animations ( Wallace & Gromit ). — SP

The Muppets Mayhem

Premieres on Hulu May 10

The Electric Mayhem Band stands and looks straight at the camera

This May the Muppets return to television for the first time in half a decade — or at least some of them do. Muppet Show house band the Electric Mayhem are finally getting their due in this series about the long-time group’s quest to finally record their first album. Starring Lilly Singh, Tahj Mowry, Dave Golez, and a host of others (including a long list of celebrity cameos), we’ll see if this latest modern Muppet move is a masterpiece or a just... mayhem. — SP

The Great season 3

Premieres on Hulu May 12

Catherine (Elle Fanning) and Peter (Nicholas Hoult), in an opulent bedroom on The Great.

Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult’s messy married monarchs return for a third season of The Great . Season 2 of the knowingly inaccurate black comedy about Catherine the Great’s road to seizing control of Russia from her husband Peter III ended with the two seemingly reconciled. With a more standard historically fictional yarn, one might be able to make a prediction of what will happen next, but not with The Great . — SP

Prehistoric Planet season 2

Premieres on Apple TV May 22

Two dreadnaughtus — long-necked sauropods — rear up on their hind legs and stretch their necks in a dominance display, watched by dozens of reclining dreadnaughtus.

The dinosaurs are back! Apple TV’s painstakingly researched and soberly speculated nature documentary combines cutting edge digital animation with up-to-date paleontological theory and the sweet tones of narrator Sir David Attenborough. Last season made a meme celebrity of a heartbroken, blue-armed carnotaurus, and we can’t wait to see which ancient animal we’re going to learn to have emotions about next. — SP

Premieres on HBO Max May 23

Cleopatra embraces Abe in the first episode of Clone High.

You guys, we are getting more Clone High in 2023. More Clone High ! There’s plenty of reasons to wonder if Clone High and its wacky, pitch-perfect teen show parody can hold its own in a television landscape some 20 years removed from when it started. But I believe that this show about clones of famous figures all in high school together can go the distance. Now your friends will no longer ask you what that DVD box set is; they’ll say, Oh yeah, isn’t that the show on HBO Max? Should I watch that?

(Yes, we all should — more Clone High !! ) —Zosha Millman

American Born Chinese

Premieres on Disney Plus May 24

Guanyin (Michelle Yeoh), in fantastical dress, stands smiling in a mundane school hallway lined by lockers. Wei-Chen (Jim Liu) stands behind her frowning in American Born Chinese.

Gene Luen Yang’s terrific graphic novel is a standout piece of 21st-century literature for young people, and it gets a Disney Plus adaptation by way of creator Kelvin Yu ( Bob’s Burgers ) and directors Destin Daniel Cretton ( Shang-Chi ) and Lucy Liu (Lucy Liu!!!!). The cast includes all four stars of Everything Everywhere All at Once — Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, James Hong, and Stephanie Hsu — as well as the reliably handsome and charismatic Daniel Wu as the mythic figure Sun Wukong. — Pete Volk

Never Have I Ever season 4

Premieres on Netflix June 8

Eleanor, Fabiola, and Devi look skeptically at something ahead in Never Have I Ever season 2.

It’s been a delight to watch Devi grow as a character in the past three seasons of Never Have I Ever . She started the show angry, impulsive, and bitter, lashing out at her mom and other loved ones. But the past season showed her making some really mature decisions and ultimately choosing to spend her senior year with her mom instead of some fancy prep school, just so she can spend more time with her. That’s growth! All of Devi’s relationships have blossomed in wonderful ways, and it’ll sure be bittersweet to see the gang at Sherman Oaks High School head into their senior year and graduate. — Petrana Radulovic

The Star Trek shows

Season 2 of Strange New Worlds premieres on Paramount Plus June 15, other shows expected on Paramount Plus in 2023

Christopher Pike standing and looking out the window of his ship, all pensive and shit

Paramount Plus knows the Star Trek franchise is its golden goose — why else would it have five separate Star Trek shows likely to drop a season in 2023? We’d complain more if the quality wasn’t so remarkably reliable. Ranging from solid kids’ fare to loving nostalgia plays and animated comedy to modern sci-fi drama, there’s even room for a classic episodic throwback that was one of our favorite shows of the year . Expect new seasons of Star Trek: Discovery , Star Trek: Lower Decks , Star Trek: Prodigy , Star Trek: Strange New Worlds , and a final season of Star Trek: Picard all in 2023. — SP

Secret Invasion

Premieres on Disney Plus June 21

Samuel L. Jackson looks grizzled with scars on his face and a beanie in front of a ton of clocks in Secret Invasion.

Marvel’s Secret Invasion will tell a story about aliens living among us. No, not superheroes exactly, but instead the shapeshifting Skrulls, who have infiltrated every hall of power in the world in an attempt to undermine its protectors before they even see it coming. Secret Invasion is being billed as a massive event and seems likely to be Marvel’s biggest TV show yet. None of that is to say that it will be good necessarily, but with a cast that includes Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn ( Rogue One: A Star Wars Story ), Olivia Colman ( The Favourite ), and Kingsley Ben-Adir ( The OA ), this event series should prove to at least be an interesting experiment in the now somewhat stale formula of Marvel’s TV efforts. — Austen Goslin

The Witcher season 3

Premieres on Netflix June 29

Henry Cavill poses in big black studded armor in a castle type area looking ready to punch a guy in The Witcher

It may feel wild to be actively looking forward to a Witcher property after Blood Origin , but consider: It’s the last Henry Cavill season . He is someone who has not only defined the role of Geralt but the show itself, bringing as much depth and care as one could hope for. And The Witcher has been a resolutely solid, sage fantasy series on the whole. It’s something we could use more of in 2023. — ZM

Warrior season 3

Premieres on Max June 29

Andrew Koji and Joe Taslim are locked in a martial arts duel, each gripping the other man’s wrist and locking eyes, in Warrior season 3.

The best action show on television returns with its third season. Warrior , based on a concept Bruce Lee pitched fifty years ago, is set during 1870s San Francisco, and follows a young man navigating his way through gang war conflicts while searching for his sister.

Andrew Koji, Joe Taslim, and the rest of the gang are back, along with martial arts legend Mark Dacascos, an exciting new addition for the third season. The show is created by Jonathan Tropper, best known for Banshee . This will be the first season debuting on Max, after the first two ran on Cinemax. — PV

The Afterparty season 2

Premieres on Apple TV July 12

Elizabeth Perkins, Ken Jeong, Zach Woods, Poppy Liu and Paul Walter Hauser sit and stand around a drawing room table in The Afterparty.

Spider-Verse ’s Miller and Lord’s Apple TV mystery/anthology/comedy/genre mashup show continues with a second season and a mostly new cast. Afterparty is expected to follow the first season’s formula — a fateful event retold each episode in a new style and from the perspective of a different character — but at wedding day that involves a murder most foul. Tiffany Haddish returns as Detective Danner, with Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao reprising their roles from season 1. — SP

Premiering on Hulu July 24

Bender and Fry are attacked by sharp objects in Futurama

Good news, everyone! Futurama is back ! Wait... Futurama is back? Yes!

20 new episodes are coming to Hulu this summer, and while initial reports had Bender voice actor John DiMaggio sitting out, he announced in March he will be joining the show after all , with the rest of the main cast. That includes Billy West, who voices series protagonist Fry and many other characters. All glory to the Hypnotoad for that, because I do not want to live in a world without Dr. Zoidberg. — PV

Premieres on Disney Plus August 23

Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano in The Mandalorian

Star Wars’ most famous animated Jedi is finally getting her own live-action series, almost two years after Rosario Dawson first brought the character to life on season 2 of The Mandalorian . Along with Ahsoka, the show will also bring in a couple other famous animated faces from the Star Wars universe, like Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo) and Ezra Bridger (Eman Esfandi), as well as bringing Hayden Christensen back as Darth Vader. — AG

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By Vanity Fair

2023 TV Shows The Premiere Dates to Look Out For

No one thinks they can predict every must-see TV series of 2023—sure, the era of peak TV may be ending , but it’s impossible to keep track of all the high-profile releases of the coming year, much less predict what the next out-of-nowhere-surprise like The Bear might be.

But below is our best effort, a rundown of 45 shows worth your attention in the coming year, from buzzy limited series to returning favorites to some intriguing mysteries.

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2023 TV Shows The Premiere Dates to Look Out For

The Last of Us (HBO)

The last time HBO adapted a wildly popular work of postapocalyptic fiction into a series, it was the acclaimed but probably criminally underseen Station Eleven. Will the intrigue around a maybe-actually-good video adaptation help The Last of Us find more viewers? It doesn’t hurt that it stars Pedro Pascal, often seen wandering another arid landscape on The Mandalorian, as well as Bella Ramsey, the breakout star of this fall’s Catherine Called Birdy. Following up on the heat of The White Lotus season two finale as well as House of the Dragon, The Last of Us is aiming to be the next HBO Sunday night event show, and maybe even the first must-watch of the year. —Katey Rich

Poker Face (Peacock)

Read Vanity Fair ’s First Look at Poker Face

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like if Rian Johnson transferred his penchant for puzzle boxes to television, you’re in luck. In between writing and directing Knives Out movies, Johnson created a 10-episode case-of-the-week mystery show inspired by such classics as Columbo and Murder, She Wrote. In Poker Face, the preternaturally upbeat Charlie ( Natasha Lyonne ) solves a murder mystery at the dusty desert casino where she works and must head out on the run in her trusty Plymouth Barracuda. At each stop along her journey, she manages to stumble upon a murder and discovers that her uncanny ability to tell when people are lying helps her figure out whodunit. “Charlie lives in the sun,” Lyonne told Vanity Fair. “She has a basic belief in people’s underlying goodness. It’s not cynical.” Come to hang out with Lyonne’s immensely likable character but stick around to see her interact with a slew of fun guest stars, including Adrien Brody, Hong Chau, Lil Rel Howery, Chloë Sevigny, and frequent Johnson collaborator Joseph Gordon-Levitt . —Natalie Jarvey

Shrinking (Apple TV+)

What would happen if your therapist told you exactly what they’re thinking—no guesswork required? That’s the central question of Shrinking, a new comedy series from (some) of the guys who brought you Ted Lasso —cocreator Bill Lawrence and star/coexecutive producer Brett Goldstein —as well as Jason Segel, who stars as the shrink with an unorthodox approach. The 10-episode series welcomes an eclectic cast of characters played by Jessica Williams, Michael Urie, Christa Miller, Luke Tennie, Lukita Maxwell, and Harrison Ford, who will be experiencing a slightly busy 2023 with his leading role in a Yellowstone spin-off and big-screen return as Indiana Jones. — Savannah Walsh

Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence (Hulu)

If true crime is more your TV beat, look no further than Hulu’s forthcoming docuseries about Larry Ray, the man convicted of extortion and sex trafficking stemming from his forming an abusive cult-like group from his daughter’s dorm room at Sarah Lawrence College. (Ray could be sentenced to life in prison this January .) Directed by Zach Heinzerling ( McCartney 3, 2, 1 ), the three-part series relies on interviews with Ray’s victims, audio tapes, and archival video to thread together the grim tale of a middle-aged man who gained nearly total control over young people for longer than a decade. — Julie Miller

Hello Tomorrow! (Apple TV+)

Taking a break from his duties on The Morning Show, which also returns sometime in 2023, Billy Crudup leads this half-hour dramedy as a futuristic traveling salesman hawking lunar timeshares. Early looks suggest a hybrid of Ted Lasso ’s cheeriness and Severance ’s stylish sci-fi—neither a bad inspiration to lean on as Apple TV+ continues to define its TV identity. —K.R.

Party Down (Starz)

Before Adam Scott ever swiped his Lumon employee badge, Jane Lynch donned a tracksuit, or Lizzy Caplan vaped in suburban New Jersey while pondering the nature of marriage, all of them clipped on baby pink bow ties as part of the ragtag crew of cater-waiters that lent Party Down its title. The original iteration of the beloved comedy ran for two seasons on Starz from 2009 to 2010, with so many names ( Paul Rudd ! Ken Marino ! Martin Starr ! Megan Mullally !) that it almost reads like the setup to a joke. At long last, a long-rumored reboot with many of the original stars returning has been confirmed. The party is here, and we’re willing to bet that the crew is just as miserable and hilarious as the cocktail weenies they serve up are delicious—very. Finally, finally, we’re going to have a new answer to that age-old question: Are we having fun yet? — Kase Wickman

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2023 TV Shows The Premiere Dates to Look Out For

The Reluctant Traveler (Apple TV+)

Read Vanity Fair ’s First Look at The Reluctant Traveler

As someone who both longs to host my own travel show and feels anxious just thinking about airport security lines, I feel a particular kinship with Eugene Levy, who told Vanity Fair he initially turned down Apple’s offer to host his own travel show: “I’m not a curious person, I have a very low sense of adventure. I’m not the person for this!” Of course they convinced him, and The Reluctant Traveler will take Levy across the world not only to introduce viewers to new cultures, but maybe persuade some other holdouts too. As he told VF, “What I’m hoping is that it’s the kind of show that will not only appeal to people who are seasoned travelers, but to people who don’t necessarily travel that much, and, through me, they’re getting the experience that they might be going through themselves when they go on a trip.” —K.R.

2023 TV Shows The Premiere Dates to Look Out For

The Mandalorian (Disney+)

It’s strange to think more than two years have passed since season two of The Mandalorian, partly because its sibling Star Wars series, The Book of Boba Fett, featured so much of the masked antihero and his little green ward that it felt like Mando part two and a half. When last we left Mando and Baby Yoda (yeah, we know his name is Grogu—let us have this) they were rocketing away from Tatooine in their speedy new-ish starship. Exactly what destiny awaits them is unclear; they have no real pending business now that Mando has decided he can raise the little guy better than the Jedi. 

A prediction: This season will live up to the title of the show a little more, rather than being so focused on the Child. The galaxy is full of Mandalorians, and the Dark Saber that has made an appearance in previous episodes remains a point of contention. What becomes of this culture in the aftermath of the Empire, and who gets to rule it, remains an unanswered part of Star Wars lore. —Anthony Breznican

2023 TV Shows The Premiere Dates to Look Out For

Daisy Jones and the Six (Prime Video)

Read Vanity Fair ’s First Look at Daisy Jones and the Six

Sex, drugs, and rock and roll never go out of style, and in the long-anticipated TV adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid ’s best-selling novel, Daisy Jones & the Six, they certainly do look stylish. The story follows the rise of a Fleetwood Mac–like band and its two dominant personalities—Daisy ( Riley Keough ) and Billy ( Sam Claflin )—as they make art, travel the country, get famous, and navigate their intense feelings, positive and negative, for each other. The soundtrack features two dozen-ish original songs, the cast is clad in heaps and heaps of vintage ’70s clothing, and the vibes are impeccable. Please welcome your new favorite band, Daisy Jones & the Six, to the stage. — K.W.

Yellowjackets (Showtime)

Alert your book club and make a note to stop by the craft store for a few skeins of yarn and pushpins for your conspiracy theory wall, because Yellowjackets is coming back to the hive. Buzz buzz, baby! Showtime has renewed everyone’s favorite maybe-cannibal definitely-spooky mystery about a high school girls’ soccer team that survives a plane crash, and the trajectory of the (remaining) survivors’ adult lives decades later. Christina Ricci, in particular, is delightfully unhinged as the adult version of the team manager Misty, and Melanie Lynskey consistently delivers as adult Shauna, oozing with repressed secrets wrapped in the shell of a nice mom from suburban New Jersey. Season two will introduce us to adult versions of Antler Queen Lottie ( Simone Kessell ) and goalie Van ( Lauren Ambrose ), who may or may not have been attacked by a wolf on the island. Season two is still months away, and already, the questions! The theories! One thing is confirmed: We can’t wait. — K.W.

White House Plumbers (HBO)

Watergate might have happened 50 years ago but its television moment seems to be now. A year after Starz released political thriller Gaslit based on the scandal, HBO will introduce viewers to the White House Plumbers. The five-part limited series created by Veep alumni Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck stars Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux as the Watergate “masterminds” who accidentally toppled the presidency they were trying to protect. Domhnall Gleeson and Lena Headey round out the cast of the drama, which based on the pedigree of its creative team is sure to provide arch commentary about one of the most famous moments in American history. —N.J.

Mrs. Davis (Peacock)

Mrs. Davis is a show about the dark, ungodly power of artificial intelligence and the algorithm. But…at the same time it also sounds like algorithmically perfect television, constructed in a prestige lab for the nation’s viewing pleasure. Created by Damon Lindelof and showrunner Tara Hernandez, the upcoming Peacock series stars Betty Gilpin as a nun going to battle against an omnipotent artificial intelligence known as “Mrs. Davis.” The cast is rounded out by David Arquette, Margo Martindale, Elizabeth Marvel, and more. And, if the recent first look is any indication, we hope it’s as weird and wild as it sounds. — Yohana Desta

Succession (HBO)

So many questions hang over Succession in the wake of its shocking season three finale: Could it be Tom Wambsgans ( Matthew Macfadyen ) who’ll finally win the kiss from daddy Logan ( Brian Cox )? Can Shiv ( Sarah Snook ) use her husband’s betrayal to her advantage? Will Kendall ( Jeremy Strong ) ever spill his guts to Vanity Fair ? And will Greg ( Nicholas Braun ) go to war with Greenpeace? Trying to guess is pointless; the show’s writers will zig and zag around any and all of our expectations of these deliciously douchey people. As Greg once put it, “What am I gonna do with a soul anyway? Souls are boring. Boo souls.” — Joy Press

Love & Death (HBO Max)

This could either turn out to be great or terrible timing for HBO Max. Less than a year after Hulu launched Candy, a five-part limited series starring Jessica Biel and Melanie Lynskey about the death of Candy Montgomery, we’ll get another dramatized take on the infamous suburban Texas crime. Candy struggled to stir buzz or acclaim, though, which could speak to either disinterest in the subject matter or desire for a different approach—which, for better or worse, we can certainly expect writer David E. Kelley, stars Elizabeth Olsen and Lily Rabe (along with Jesse Plemons as Rabe’s husband), and director Lesli Linka Glatter ( Homeland ) to bring. — David Canfield

The Power (Prime Video)

A drama about an alternative present in which women develop amazing electrical powers that allow them to rise up against the patriarchy—what could be more timely? An adaptation of Naomi Alderman ’s 2016 novel, The Power zooms in on a handful of characters caught up in the swiftly tilting world order, including Toni Collette as a politician trying to cope with and capitalize on the chaos. Auli’i Cravalho (best known as the voice of Moana) plays her daughter, one of many teen girls coming to grips with their deadly new abilities, while Ted Lasso ’s Toheeb Jimoh is a journalist who finds himself at the dangerous center of the story. —J.P.

Tiny Beautiful Things (Hulu)

Read Vanity Fair ’s First Look at Tiny Beautiful Things

Tiny Beautiful Things is a streaming series adapted from a book that was culled from Cheryl Strayed ’s beloved advice column, “Dear Sugar.” Rather than focusing on the letter writers and their problems, the series wraps itself around Clare ( Kathryn Hahn ), an aspiring novelist who takes on the unpaid “Dear Sugar” gig while her life is in semi-crisis. As Strayed told Vanity Fair, “The thing I find so moving about this character is that she leans in the direction of empathy and kindness and telling people that they can—that they can find love, that they can believe in themselves, that they can go on for another day—in the form of this advice column.” —J.P.

SHOWS RETURNING SOMETIME IN 2023

…and just like that (hbo max).

Even though things look pretty dicey these days at HBO Max , you can rest assured we’ll be getting more Carrie Bradshaw in 2023 when … And Just Like That returns. While not everyone was crazy about the Samantha-less Sex and the City revival, there’s more menopausal sex to be had for Charlotte ( Kristin Davis ), Miranda ( Cynthia Nixon ), and Carrie ( Sarah Jessica Parker ) in the Big Apple. Speaking of Big ( Chris Noth ), he may be six feet under, but there might be another old flame on the horizon for Carrie. Parker confirmed that none other than, Aidan ( John Corbett ), will make an appearance in season two . Are Carrie and Aidan destined to rekindle their romance? We’ll just have to wait until … And Just Like That returns and, hopefully, answers the other question on all of our minds: Will Che Diaz’s pilot get picked up? — Chris Murphy

The Afterparty (Apple)

The Afterparty has something for everyone. In its puzzle-packed first season , the ensemble murder-mystery comedy told the same story over and over, masterfully swapping genres to match each suspect’s point of view, tweaking details along the way. Dave Franco ’s Xavier can’t die twice (or can he?), and we don’t yet know what plot will be unraveled in season two, even whether there’ll be a party, after- or otherwise, involved. Tiffany Haddish and Sam Richardson will return to the Christopher Miller and Phil Lord –helmed show to solve whatever mystery is coming down the pike, and, we hope, perform in another musical episode. (Please!) —K.W.

2023 TV Shows The Premiere Dates to Look Out For

The Bear (FX)

The surprise hit of 2022, and the ultimate proof that lists will never actually capture everything big for the year ahead. But at least this time we know to hotly anticipate the return of The Bear, which will find Carmy ( Jeremy Allen White ), Sydney ( Ayo Edebiri ), and the rest of the kitchen crew opening up their new restaurant The Bear, but presumably facing many of the same problems that made all the drama at The Beef so compelling. FX renewed the series last summer, and given the Emmys expected to go their way next September, a late summer/early fall premiere for the second season seems like a decent guess. —K.R.

Bridgerton (Netflix)

You can’t keep Lady Whistledown for long. After the season two finale, in which the Regency-era gossip’s identity is threatened to be revealed once and for all, the culprit herself is taking back the narrative. Season three will center on the love story between Penelope Featherington ( Nicola Coughlan ) and her longtime crush, Colin Bridgerton ( Luke Newton ). That’s a departure from the Julia Quinn ’s novels on which the series is based. In her series, the third book is An Offer From a Gentleman, which focused on artistic free spirit Benedict Bridgerton ( Luke Thompson ) finding love. But who could resist skipping ahead when a fairy-tale ending for our double-life-leading heroine is on the line? — S.W.

The Crown (Netflix)

Seven years after Netflix’s sumptuous period drama premiered, the Peter Morgan series finally comes to a close. The fifth season’s story ended mere weeks before Princess Diana’s death (with Diana played by Elizabeth Debicki ) meaning that the late royal’s fatal car crash will unspool in the new episodes, set to span the years 1997 to the early 2000s. (Interestingly, Morgan already tackled this time period in 2006’s The Queen. ) In brighter story lines, Kate Middleton ( Meg Bellamy ) will be introduced as a love interest for Prince William ( Rufus Kampa and Ed McVey ). Given how fresh this time span still is in viewers’ memories, it is the highest-stake season yet. —J.M.

2023 TV Shows The Premiere Dates to Look Out For

Barry (HBO)

Few shows are playing the cliff-hanger game as well as Barry right now—so stop reading if you aren’t caught up. If you are: What the heck are we in for? The final seconds of the brilliantly dark HBO comedy’s third season found Bill Hader ’s thespian hit man arrested by the cops, finally, after being lured into a trap by his former acting coach, Gene ( Henry Winkler ), and the father of one of his victims ( Robert Wisdom ). With the particular high-wire task of keeping Barry from getting caught finally over, the show enters an ambiguous new phase. With Hader, one of TV’s best working directors, helming all eight episodes for the new season, we can’t wait to see what it looks like. —D.C.  

Loki (Disney+)

The novelty of Marvel TV series may have worn off a bit since Loki first premiered in June 2021, but this genuinely inventive, slickly designed series is still one to look forward to. By the time it returns we will have seen a lot more of Kang the Conqueror ( Jonathan Majors ), introduced in the finale episode of He Who remains and bent on some universe-hopping destruction now that Loki ( Tom Hiddleston ) and Sylvie ( Sophia Di Martino ) have cleared the path for his multiversial variants to resume their war. Sure, that sounds complicated, but the pleasures of Loki lie just as much in the retro-futuristic design, the charismatic supporting turns from Owen Wilson and Gugu Mbatha-Raw , and the chemistry between Loki and Sylvie —who are, after all, basically the same person— that will hopefully pick right back up in season 2. —K.R.

Loot (Apple TV+)

Divorce is no laughing matter, except maybe when it’s in the hands of Maya Rudolph. Loot, created by Parks and Recreation ’s Matt Hubbard and Alan Yang, stars Rudolph as Molly Novack a MacKenzie Scott –adjacent woman whose billionaire husband, John Novak (Adam Scott), who leaves her after 20 years of marriage. In Scott-like fashion, Rudolph’s Novack and her team, which includes Pose ’s Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Fire Island ’s Joel Kim Booster, and Friends From College ’s Nat Faxon, turn to—what else?—charity work. Rudolph and company will continue to Loot when season two returns to AppleTV in 2023. — C.M.

The Morning Show (Apple TV+)

The first season of this Emmy-nominated show about a broadcast morning news program focused on toxic workplaces and the #MeToo movement while the second, with its increasingly wild story lines, brought in the COVID-19 pandemic. So no matter where the third season goes, it’s sure to be timely. Stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon will return as Alex Levy and Bradley Jackson, and some promising names have been added to the cast, including Jon Hamm, Nicole Beharie, Tig Notaro, and Stephen Fry. As for where the story line is going, former showrunner Kerry Ehrin hopes to see more of the complicated love story between Cory (Billy Crudup) and Bradley, and, as for Alex, how “the phoenix rises from the ashes for her.” —Rebecca Ford

Our Flag Means Death   (HBO Max)

Having survived the rounds of cost-cutting at Warner Bros. Discovery despite being a lavishly costumed period piece, the proudly queer comedy returns for its second season not unlike a pirate who escaped a near brush with death. Does that mean that showrunner  David Jenkins  will be emboldened to incorporate even more will-they-or-won’t-they moments between Stede ( Rhys Darby ) and Blackbeard ( Taika Waititi ), more celebrity cameos, or more tragicomic action sequences? We are, of course, holding out hope for all three. —K.R.

2023 TV Shows The Premiere Dates to Look Out For

Outer Banks (Netflix)

Even when you think you have this show figured out, the OBX will find a way to surprise you. Season two wrapped up nearly a year and a half ago with one of the series’ biggest plot twists to date, revealing—spoiler alert—that the deceased father of John B ( Chase Stokes ) is alive after all. Outer Banks has been strategically placing more players on the board and, with the Cross of Santo Domingo still in play, odds are that the peace our heroes found in “Poguelandia” won’t last very long. Anyway, where would the fun in that be? Rafe ( Drew Starkey ) is one of the most exciting villains on television. His rage has been peeled back and nurtured, evolving, slowly, into something resembling sociopathy. Another showdown between him, John B, and Sarah ( Madelyn Cline ) is surely on the horizon; the only question now is which of the Pogues will be caught in the blast radius. — Tyler Breitfeller

Physical (Apple TV+)

It’s kind of a miracle that, in this age of aggressive cancellations and contractions with streamers, that Apple TV+’s pitch-black comedy gets a third go-round. The ’80s-set cultural satire, examining one woman’s ruthless rise in the world of aerobics, is not for everyone, at times as punishing on its viewers as it is on its troubled lead character. But the innovative filmmaking, rich sense of place (those San Diego beaches!), and biting dialogue all make this one worth investing in, especially coming off of a significantly improved second season. Plus, if you haven’t checked out Rose Byrne ’s titanic, criminally unheralded performance yet, well, you’re in for a feast. —D.C.

Schmigadoon! (Apple TV+)

Break out your all that jazz hands! Apple TV+’s musical comedy series, Schmigadoon!, executive produced by SNL ’s Lorne Michaels is back in 2023 with a new era of musical theater to parody and a brand-new name. Enter stage left: Schmicago, which will lovingly satirize the musical stylings of Kander and Ebb’s Chicago and other musicals from the ’60s and ’70s. Season one stars Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key are reportedly set to return to the series along with the bevy of musical veterans from season one including Dove Cameron, Jaime Camil, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, Ann Harada, Jane Krakowski, Martin Short, Aaron Tveit, and newly minted Oscar winner Ariana DeBose. — C.M.

Severance (Apple TV+)

With production underway (presumably once again in wintry upstate New York climes), a 2023 premiere date for Apple TV+’s stylish mystery box seems reasonable to hope for. The debut season ended on a delicious, maddening cliff-hanger, with Adam Scott’s Mark finally realizing that his presumed-dead wife is in fact alive (sort of?) and his now former coworker at the mysterious Lumon Industries. If you don’t understand why it could possibly take him that long to figure it out, now is the time to catch up with the wonderfully twisty series, created by Dan Erickson and directed, for most of its episodes, by Ben Stiller. With a slow-burn romance between Christopher Walken and John Turturro, a slowly unraveling Patricia Arquette, and a surprising dance sequence to boot, it’s got a little something for everyone. —K.R.

Somebody Somewhere (HBO)

They say you can’t go home again, but Bridget Everett did just that to star in a hit HBO series set in her birthplace of Manhattan, Kansas. She plays Sam—an aspiring cabaret singer whose day-to-day life and struggles are as unassuming as her Midwestern town. While in midlife stasis, she befriends a similarly searching coworker Joel ( Jeff Hiller ) and reconnects with her sister, Tricia ( Mary Catherine Garrison ), after family trauma. “The first season was about grief and finding your chosen family,” Everett told Vulture . “I think season two is: What happens when you start plugging yourself back into life?” She added, “The show isn’t necessarily about big plot points. It’s more about slowly unraveling people’s emotional makeup. That seems really easy, but it’s like a chess game.” — S.W.

Squid Game (Netflix)

What do we know about the second season of Netflix’s breakout Korean hit? Not a lot. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk released a note that Gi-hun (star of the first season Lee Jung-jae ) will return, along with the Front Man ( Lee Byung-hun ). At the end of season one, Gi-hun had survived the deadly games, but was left shattered by the experience. And there are many mysteries to explore about how these nightmarish games came about. Hwang also teased that the next season would introduce us to the boyfriend of the show’s signature creepy doll, Young-hee. We can’t wait. — R.F.

Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)  

The last time we visited Ted Lasso –land, we were left on a kind of cliff-hanger, a villain origin story, with former towel-boy Nate (‎ Nick Mohammed ) betraying Jason Sudeikis ’s nice-guy coach by leaking details of his emotional breakdown to the press, then departing to work for a rival team. 

This show debuted during the pandemic at a time when everyone needed the warm embrace of its earnest, feel-good attitude, but Ted Lasso can’t maintain that affection unless it’s honest about the fact that not everyone approaches life with an open heart and good intentions. Sometimes people are cruel, operate in bad faith, or simply don’t care. Coach Ted and the characters who have been won over by him remain a type of antidote to that cynicism, but to avoid becoming a Hallmark card, this show is likely to get much more real, much more edgy, and maybe a little colder before it warms things up again. — A.B.

NEW SHOWS WORTH LOOKING OUT FOR

Ahsoka (disney+).

The Force-sensitive alien warrior at the center of this show needs no introduction to those who grew up on the animated Star Wars shows The Clone Wars and Rebels, and requires only a reminder to those who saw her brought to life in live-action by Rosario Dawson in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. In this show, Dawson’s hero takes center stage in a story that will center on a quest only hinted at in those other shows. She’s looking for someone, an Imperial admiral known as Thrawn, who was last seen in the animated shows vanishing into the cosmos with an old friend of hers. 

This series will introduce the live-action version of the Day-Glo Mandalorian graffiti artist Sabine Wren ( Natasha Liu Bordizzo ) who was also shown to be part of that search in the animated shows. But don’t worry about doing too much homework. Showrunner Dave Filoni, who has been guiding this character ever since he began work as George Lucas ’s apprentice on those earlier shows, will likely supply all the background newcomers need to figure out why Ahsoka Tano has become such a favorite among the fandom. —A.B.

All the Light We Cannot See (Netflix)

What happens when Shawn Levy, director of Free Guy and the Night at the Museum films, takes on a Pulitzer Prize–winning book set in World War II–era France? That’s the fascinating question at the heart of All the Light We Cannot See, a miniseries adaptation of Anthony Doerr ’s moving novel, which will star Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie alongside newcomer Aria Mia Loberti. As much as Netflix has succeeded with buzzy TV shows, they haven’t gone for too many high-toned literary adaptations. Could this be the show to get them a seat at the table that HBO has dominated for so long? —K.R.

The Diplomat (Netflix)

It’s unclear when exactly this new political thriller from West Wing and Homeland alum Debora Cahn will be out, but given that filming took place in London this year, there’s a good chance that Keri Russell will be back on our screens soon. In her first TV role since The Americans, Russell will play a career diplomat who finds herself in over her head after she lands a big new job. Rufus Sewell ( The Man in the White Castle ) and Ali Ahn ( Billions ) also star. —N.J.

Full Circle (HBO Max)

In the time it has taken you to read this, Steven Soderbergh has already written, directed, and edited four to six new projects, all of which will soon be appearing on a streaming service near you. The next project on his roster? Full Circle, an HBO Max limited series starring Dennis Quaid, Zazie Beetz, Claire Danes, and Timothy Olyphant. The six-episode series, directed entirely by Soderbergh, tells the story of an investigation into a botched kidnapping in New York City, with Quaid reportedly playing a high-profile chef whose grandson becomes a target. Soderbergh is famously in his Soder-bag when it comes to crime-laced thrillers, so here’s hoping this series, with its punchy longline and eclectic ensemble, is no exception.  —Y.D.

The Full Monty (FX)

In an era of reboots, reunions, and long-delayed new seasons, the British indie comedy The Full Monty was not necessarily high on anyone’s list of must-see comebacks. But now that all the original stars have agreed to return—that’s Robert Carlyle, Mark Addy, Tom Wilkinson, and many more—under the guidance of original screenwriter Simon Beaufoy and producer Uberto Pasolini, why not look forward to it? The original 1997 film, the first best-picture nominee from what was then Fox Searchlight, remains a winning gem, and the new series promises to hit on many of the same themes. According to FX, “it will follow the original band of brothers as they navigate the post-industrial city of Sheffield and society’s crumbling health care, education, and employment sectors. The series will explore the brighter, sillier, and more humane way forward where communal effort can still triumph over adversity.” —K.R.

The Idol (HBO)

Billed as coming from “the gutters of Hollywood,” the collaboration between Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Euphoria creator Sam Levinson recently released a teaser trailer that includes sex, drugs, rock and roll, and star Lily-Rose Depp in a series of improbably tiny bikini tops. A toxic love story between Depp’s aspiring pop star and The Weeknd as a self-help guru, it looks like an even more Hollywood-ized version of Euphoria, or maybe The Weeknd’s dizzying club scene in Uncut Gems stretched to series length. Prepare to watch your entire Twitter feed yell about it every Sunday night whenever The Idol finally does premiere. —K.R.

The Last Thing He Told Me (Apple TV+)

After starring in her own buzzy TV adaptations of blockbuster novels like Big Little Lies and Little Fires Everywhere, Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine presents The Last Thing He Told Me —a starring vehicle for Jennifer Garner (who replaced Julia Roberts ), based on Laura Dave ’s 2021 book. Garner stars as Hannah, a woman who finds new means of connection with her 16-year-old stepdaughter ( Angourie Rice ) as they search for their husband and father Owen ( Nikolaj Coster-Waldau ) following his startling disappearance. Dave is adapting her novel alongside cocreator and husband Josh Singer, winner of an Oscar for cowriting 2015’s Spotlight. Olivia Newman, who helmed Hello Sunshine’s Where the Crawdads Sing film adaptation, has been brought on to direct. — S.W.

Lessons in Chemistry (Apple TV+)

The adaptation of Bonnie Garmus ’s best-selling novel centers on a woman ( Brie Larson ) whose dreams of being a scientist but, stifled by the 1960s societal belief that women belong in the kitchen and not the labs, instead uses her hosting gig on a TV cooking show to help women learn about much more than making dinner. Oscar winner Larson also produces the series, which also stars Lewis Pullman, Aja Naomi King, and Beau Bridges. —R.F.

Masters of the Air (Apple TV+)

In development at HBO for nearly a decade before Apple took it over, this World War II historical drama is produced by none other than Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, among others, and reunites Hanks with his Elvis costar Austin Butler. Cary Joji Fukunaga, also an executive producer, is among the sterling list of directors on the reportedly wildly expensive series— Dee Rees ( Mudbound ), Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck ( Captain Marvel ), and Tim van Patten ( The Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire, Game of Thrones, etc. etc.) also step behind the camera. Twenty years after Band of Brothers, are Hanks and Spielberg set to make TV history again? —K.R.

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Netflix)

Have you wondered what Queen Charlotte ( Golda Rosheuvel ) was like before she was the talk of the ’Ton? Then you’re in luck because Netflix’s Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story waltzes onto the streaming platform in 2023. The limited prequel series from mega-producer Shonda Rhimes will follow the travails of the young Queen Charlotte ( India Amarteifio ) as well as younger versions of Bridgerton matriarchs Lady Bridgerton ( Ruth Gemmell ) and Lady Danbury ( Adjoa Andoh ). ”It truly is stunning,” Netflix head of scripted series Peter Friedlander told Variety .  "It is going to live up to your expectations.” — C.M.

Secret Invasion (Disney+)

It’s been 15 years since Samuel L. Jackson ’s Nick Fury first told Robert Downey Jr. ’s Iron Man about a “bigger universe.” Little did he know what awaited them! And with Secret Invasion , Jackson is finally getting his turn in the spotlight. Adapted from one of Marvel Comics’ most memorable story lines, the series sets Fury up against a faction of Skrulls (the shape-shifting alien race introduced in 2019’s Captain Marvel ) that have infiltrated Earth on a global scale. Given its premise and star power (newcomers Emilia Clarke, Kingsley Ben-Adir, and Academy Award winner Olivia Colman join a formidable lineup of MCU veterans including Jackson, Cobie Smulders, Ben Mendelsohn, Don Cheadle, and Martin Freeman ), Secret Invasion is shaping up to be a twisted joyride that’s more spy thriller than CGI-fest. It couldn’t arrive at a better time. — T.B.

Three-Body Problem (Netflix)  

Game of Thrones ’ D.B.s return— David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are overseeing this sci-fi series about humanity’s first encounter with intelligent alien life. Cocreated with True Blood ’s Alexander Woo, the show is based on a novel by Liu Cixin and will reportedly cover a vast span of time with an ensemble cast. Among the actors are Jess Hong of Inked, Liam Cunningham (a Thrones veteran), John Bradley (another), and Doctor Strange ’s Benedict Wong and Jovan Adepo ( Fences ). The title refers to a type of physics equation that predicts the movements of three different objects in relation to each other. The notoriously difficult question focused on whether a repeating pattern could be discerned. With two objects—that’s no problem. But add the third, and the possibilities become much harder to predict. —A.B.

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The 47 Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2023

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I n 2022, TV was awash with the creatures of fantasy : dragons, elves, hobbits, Jedi, superheroes. How many of us, after all, tuned in to watch Princess Rhaenys soar through the floor of the Dragonpit astride her dragon, Meleys?

The coming year in television, however, seems to veer away from fantasy and more toward a reckoning with reality—or at least some parallel version of it. In The Palace , Kate Winslet —queen of the HBO limited series—will grapple with the inner workings of an authoritarian regime as it begins to crumble. Lily-Rose Depp and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye will, perhaps somewhat ironically, draw star power to The Idol on HBO Max, which could prove to be a scathing critique of the dark draw of fame. On Prime Video, The Power will reverse the existing gender power balance by giving all teenage girls in the world the sudden power to electrocute people at will. And in The Last of Us , also on HBO, Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will craft a testament to the sheer human will to survive.

On the other side of the coin, some may seek out escapism through mystery, comedy, or the thrills of romance. Natasha Lyonne lends her signature bravado to the “case-of-the-week” mystery Poker Face on Peacock. In Bupkis , Pete Davidson—somehow always the man of the hour—will spin a fictionalized, heightened version of his life for Peacock viewers. And Golda Rosheuvel will confer her iconic charm upon the Netflix spin-off Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story . (Not to mention the upcoming third season of Bridgerton this year.)

Here are the TV shows we’re most looking forward to in 2023.

New Releases

The lying life of adults, jan. 4 on netflix.

Based on the 2019 Elena Ferrante novel of the same name, the Italian-language series follows Giovanna (Giordana Marengo) as she comes of age in 1990s Naples. Giovanna overhears her father tell her mother that she is ugly—and that she is starting to look like his estranged sister, Vittoria (Valeria Golino). This sends Giovanna on a quest to meet Vittoria—and to unravel the web of lies around her.

Copenhagen Cowboy

Jan. 5 on netflix.

Director Nicolas Winding Refn ( Pusher , Drive , The Neon Demon ) is back with a neon-noir series that returns to his native Danish tongue. Mia (Angela Bundalovic) navigates the Copenhagen criminal underworld while on a quest for vengeance against her nemesis, Rakel (Lola Corfixen). Nebulous supernatural elements merge with the rivalry to show both women something entirely new.

Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches

Jan. 8 on amc.

Alexandra Daddario ( The White Lotus ) joins the world of gothic author Anne Rice in The Mayfair Witches as Dr. Rowan Fielding, a neurosurgeon who realizes she is the heiress to the Mayfair dynasty—a line of powerful witches haunted by something sinister.

The Makanai

Jan. 12 on netflix.

Based on the manga series Kiyo in Kyoto: From the Maiko House , The Makanai follows Kiyo (Nana Mori) and Sumire (Natsuki Deguchi), childhood friends from northern Japan, as they move to Kyoto to become maikos, or apprentice geishas. While Sumire trains to maiko, Kiyo realizes that she is far better suited for the kitchen, and learns to love cooking.

The Last of Us

Jan. 15 on hbo.

Based on the wildly popular 2013 video game of the same name, The Last of Us follows 14-year-old Ellie (Bella Ramsey), who is immune to the brain infection that created the apocalypse, and Joel (Pedro Pascal), the survivor who must smuggle her out of a quarantine zone and west across the United States.

Jan. 26 on Peacock

Natasha Lyonne earned her stripes as a detective of sorts in the mystery-comedy Russian Doll , and now she’s back for more with Poker Face . Created by Rian Johnson ( Knives Out ), this “case-of-the-week” mystery is also tinged with comedy. Charlie (Lyonne) can always determine when someone is lying, and she deploys extraordinary ability alongside a cast of rotating characters, including Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Stephanie Hsu, and David Castañeda.

Jan. 27 on Apple TV+

A therapist (Jason Segel) grieving the loss of his wife begins to break his own rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Hijinks, of course, ensue, and bring massive changes to his clients’ lives—and his own. Shrinking also stars Harrison Ford and was written by Segel, Bill Lawrence, and Brett Goldstein (who both also wrote for Ted Lasso ).

Jan. 26 on Paramount+

Based on the 2004 book of the same name by Edo van Belkom, this young adult series follows four teenagers —Everett (Armani Jackson), Blake (Bella Shepard), Luna (Chloe Rose Robertson), and Harlan (Tyler Lawrence Gray)—as they all realize they were attacked by a werewolf. The supernatural teen drama was developed by Jeff Davis ( Teen Wolf ).

Hello Tomorrow!

Feb. 17 on apple tv+.

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Billy Crudup executive produces and stars in this new dramedy, whose setting is described as a “retro-future world.” The plot hinges on traveling salesmen selling lunar timeshares, and its cast includes Jacki Weaver, Hank Azaria, and Alison Pill.

The Company You Keep

Feb. 19 on abc.

Milo Ventimiglia and Catherine Haena Kim star as series leads Charlie and Emma in this ABC drama based on the South Korean series My Fellow Citizens! Charlie is a con man, Emma is an undercover CIA officer, and the two meet in a night of passion. Soon, their lines of work will tangle their fates together.

White House Plumbers

March on hbo.

Based on the 2007 book Integrity , White House Plumbers follows the White House Plumbers—a covert White House Special Investigations Unit established in the wake of the Pentagon Papers to stop leaking of classified information to the press. Former operatives of the group, also known as “Nixon’s fixers,” carried out the Watergate break-in. E. Howard Hunt (Woody Harrelson) and G. Gordon Liddy (Justin Theroux), accidentally brought down the presidency they were trying to protect.

Fall on Disney+

Dominique Thorne ( If Beale Street Could Talk , Judas and the Black Messiah ) plays Riri Williams, who has created the most advanced suit of armor since Iron Man. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, Ironheart also introduces Anthony Ramos ( In the Heights , Hamilton ) as Parker Robbins/The Hood, an ally of Ironheart’s.

Agatha: Coven of Chaos

Winter on disney+.

It was Agatha all along! The witch we love to hate, played by a wry Kathryn Hahn, had a breakout role in WandaVision and is now getting her own spinoff. Few plot details have been released, but the first season, Agatha: House of Harkness , stars Emma Caulfield Ford, Joe Locke, and Aubrey Plaza alongside Hahn.

Spring on Prime Video

In 2016, English novelist and game writer Naomi Alderman wrote The Power , which the New York Times named as one of the 10 best books of 2017. Seven years later, Alderman created the TV version of her story. In the show—starring Toni Collette, Auli’l Cravalho, and John Leguizamo—all teenage girls in the world suddenly develop the power to electrocute people.

TBD on Disney+

We first met Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars: The Clone Wars , and the character made her live-action debut in the second season of The Mandalorian , played by Rosario Dawson. Dawson will reprise the role in Ahsoka , to be written and co-directed by Dave Filoni ( Avatar: The Last Airbender ).

All the Light We Cannot See

Tba on netflix.

Based on Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, this four-part series examines the crossing paths of Marie-Laure (Aria Mia Loberti), a blind French teen, and Werner (Louis Hofman), a German soldier in occupied France during World War II. Loberti, a disability rights advocate, landed the role after a global search for low-vision and blind actresses.

Steven Yeun and Ali Wong star in this layered, darkly comedic series created by Lee Sung Jin ( Tuca & Bertie , Dave ) for Netflix. Beef follows two people in the wake of a road rage incident that slowly consumes their every waking moment.

TBA on Hulu

Based on the 2022 book by Charmaine Wilkerson , this drama takes place in the wake of the death of a widow named Eleanor Bennett (Chipo Chung). Bennett’s two estranged children, Byron (Ashley Thomas) and Benny (Adrienne Warren), are left with a flash drive full of previously untold stories of their mother’s journey from the Caribbean—home to black cake—to America.

TBA on Peacock

A fictionalized, heightened version of Pete Davidson’s real life, Bupkis stars Davidson, Edie Falco (as Davidson’s mom), and Joe Pesci (as Davidson’s grandfather). Guest stars on the half-hour comedy will include Charlie Day, Brad Garrett, Simon Rex, Ray Romano, Kenan Thompson, and Chase Sui Wonders, with Dave Sirus co-writing.

TBA on Prime Video

Starring Richard Madden as Citadel agent Mason Kane and Priyanka Chopra as Citadel agent Nadia Singh, Citadel was created by the Russo brothers alongside Patrick Moran. The spy thriller has already launched a couple of local spinoffs—one Italian and one Indian—and has slowly become one of the most expensive shows ever produced.

Faraway Downs

Australian director Baz Luhrmann is re-visiting his 2008 period piece Australia to turn it into a limited series for Hulu. The original film starred Nicole Kidman as Lady Sarah Ashley, an English aristocrat who inherits the cattle station Faraway Downs after her husband dies, and Hugh Jackman as The Drover, who helps Lady Sarah Ashley move the cattle across the station. Kidman and Jackman will return in the Hulu series alongside Brandon Walters, who plays Nullah, a bi-racial Indigenous Australian child.

Since 2019, The Boys has shown us that superheroes aren’t always what they seem. Now, in a new spin-off starring Jaz Sinclair, Chance Perdomo, and Lizzie Broadway, we get to see where they came from: Godolkin University, America’s only college for young adult superheroes.

History of the World, Part ll

Since its release in 1981, Mel Brooks’ History of the World Part I has become a cult classic. Brooks wrote, produced, and directed the comedy—and he also stars as Moses, Comicus the stand-up philosopher, Spanish inquisitor Tomás de Torquemada , King Louis XVI, and Jacques, le garçon de pisse. Now he’s finally back with a sequel series, starring Brooks (of course), Wanda Sykes, Nick Kroll, and Ike Barinholtz.

Love & Death

Tba on hbo max.

In 1980, Candy Montgomery was accused of the brutal axe murder of her friend Betty Gore. Now, Elizabeth Olson will play Montgomery in this true crime miniseries, with Lily Rabe set to play Gore. (Patrick Fugit will play Pat Montgomery, Candy’s husband, and Jesse Plemons will play Allan Gore, Betty’s husband—with whom Candy was having an affair.)

Masters of the Air

Tba on apple tv+.

Based on Donald L. Miller’s nonfiction book about the American Eighth Air Force in World War II, Masters of the Air will serve as a companion to Band of Brothers and The Pacific, reuniting collaborators Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman. The miniseries will star Austin Butler ( Elvis ), with a screenplay by Band of Brothers writers John Orloff and Graham Yost.

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

Golda Rosheuvel will return to her iconic role as Bridgerton’s Queen Charlotte in this spin-off series. This time around, though, we’ll get to see the love story that was her marriage to King George—and the societal shift it catalyzed, creating the Ton that we know and love in Bridgerton today. India Amarteifio ( Sex Education ) will star as young Queen Charlotte.

There are four Rain Dogs : single mother Costello Jones (Daisy May Cooper), Costello’s daughter Iris (Fleur Tashjian), Iris’ godmother Gloria (Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo), and Costello’s soulmate and tormentor Selby (Jack Farthing). Together, this ragtag chosen family meets poverty and prejudice with dark humor and a punk-adjacent attitude.

Hot on the heels of Mare of Easttown , Kate Winslet is back at HBO with another original series: The Palace , which she will star in and executive produce. The Palace zooms in on one year during an authoritarian regime (inside, of course, a palace) as it starts to crumble. Winslet will be joined by Matthias Schoenaerts, Andrea Riseborough, and Hugh Grant in a guest starring role.

Guaranteed to make a splash due to its creative team alone, The Idol examines the complicated relationship between Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp), a rising pop star, and Tedros (Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye), a self-help guru and leader of a contemporary cult. Troy Sivan, Dan Levy, and Rachel Sennott appear in supporting roles, and the drama was created by The Weeknd, Sam Levinson ( Euphoria ), and Reza Fahim .

In Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! , released this October, it finally became canon that Velma Dinkley was a lesbian . In Velma , though, things get more complicated: The animated series was pitched as a love quadrangle between Velma (Mindy Kaling); Fred Jones (Glenn Howerton), whom Velma has a crush on; Norville “Shaggy” Rogers (Sam Richardson), who has a crush on Velma; and Daphne Blake (Constance Wu), who has “complicated feelings” for Velma.

Tiny Beautiful Things

Based on Cheryl Strayed’s 2012 essay collection of the same name, Tiny Beautiful Things follows Claire (Kathryn Hahn) as she reluctantly becomes the anonymous advice columnist Dear Sugar. Although Claire’s own life is falling apart, she plumbs its depths for the struggle, beauty, and humor that prove that no one is beyond repair.

Returning Shows

You , season 4, part 1, feb. 10 on netflix.

In the first batch of episodes of the fourth season of You , Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgely) has fled to Europe to escape his past. The tables turn, however, when Joe realizes that another killer is on the loose in London, and now it’s up to him to find out who it is—and to stop them. Part 2 of Season 4 will air on March 10)

Bel-Air , Season 2

Feb. 23 on peacock.

Season 1 of Bel-Air ended with a bang: Will realized that his father did not, in fact, abandon him 13 years ago, but rather was sent to prison—and that the rest of his family has been lying to him this whole time. Season 2 will pick up where that tangled plot left off.

Shadow and Bone , Season 2

March 16 on netflix.

Based on two series of fantasy books by Leigh Bardugo, Shadow and Bone follows Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li), an orphan and cartographer, as she realizes that not only is she a Grisha (someone with magical abilities), but that she’s a uniquely gifted one at that. Season 2 picks up after Alina, Mal, Zoya, and the Crows escape the Fold.

Succession , Season 4

Spring on hbo max.

In October 2021, at the end of the third season of Succession , Logan Roy (Brian Cox) decided to consider Lukas Matsson’s (Alexander Skarsgård) offer to buy the family business. The fourth season will pick up in the wake of this shocking decision, as Kendall, Shiv, and Roman deal with the fallout.

Loki , Season 2

Summer on disney+.

The first season of Loki introduced us to the Time Variance Authority (TVA), Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino), and a much more emotionally complex version of the trickster figure we love to hate, played to perfection by Tom Hiddleston. Season 2 will continue to cover “ new emotional ground ” for Loki, as Ke Huy Quan joins the cast as a TVA archivist.

The Witcher , Season 3

Summer on netflix.

Based on the fantasy series of the same name by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski, The Witcher tells the story of its namesake, the witcher or magically enhanced monster hunter Geralt of Rivia, originally played by Henry Caviil. The third season will mark Caviil’s last with the show, with Liam Hemsworth set to take over as the titular witcher.

Bridgerton , Season 3

Bridgerton’s third season will finally focus on perhaps the most interesting character of the series: Lady Whistledown herself, a.k.a. Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan). Penelope gives up her long-standing crush on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) to pursue the marriage market, but lacks confidence. Colin takes on a role as her confidence tutor, which perhaps works a little too well.

Dr. Death , Season 2

Based on the hit podcast from Wondery, the first season of Dr. Death told the true story of Dr. Christopher Duntsch (Joshua Jackson), whose neurosurgery patients piled up dead around him. The second season will focus on Paolo Macchiarini, known as “Miracle Man” for his surgical abilities, and his relationship with investigative journalist Benita Alexander.

Starstruck , Season 3

To the tune of “ Return of the Mack ,” Starstruck is back. This time, creator and star Rose Matafeo (who plays Jessie) and co-writer and star Alice Snedden will direct all six episodes . When we last saw Jessie—a New Zealander living in London—and Tom (Nikesh Patel)—an A-list actor and Jessie’s unlikely love interest—they had just reconciled after a temporary breakup.

Ted Lasso , Season 3

Ted Lasso’s second season left viewers with a lot of questions, not just about the fate of AFC Richmond but about the relationships between its players and the people who make the whole operation run.

Final Seasons

Firefly lane , season 2, part 2, june 8 on netflix.

The final part of the last season of Firefly Lane is slated for this spring, and we may not be ready for it. Lifelong best friends Tully Hart (Katherine Heigl), a famous talk show host, and Kate Mularkey (Sarah Chalke), a journalist trying to rejoin the workforce after a divorce, have been through it all, but the cliffhanger ending of Season 2, Part 1 could test that bond.

Never Have I Ever , Season 4

The third season of Never Have I Ever —Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher’s coming-of-age rom-com—left audiences hanging in perhaps the best way. Protagonist Devi (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) finally got her moment alone with Ben (Jaren Lewison), her nemesis-turned-friend—who might be something more in Season 4.

Riverdale , Season 7

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The seemingly never-ending teen drama-mystery is finally grinding to a halt with its seventh season. Based on the characters of Archie Comics, Riverdale has taken a turn toward the supernatural and… musical? in recent installments. With a first episode titled “ Don’t Worry, Darling ,” who knows what Season 7 has in store.

The Crown , Season 6

A perennial fan favorite, The Crown will abdicate its throne in 2023. The final season is expected to focus on the late 1990s and early 2000s, with Imelda Staunton returning as Queen Elizabeth II and Elizabeth Debicki back as Princess Diana.

The Handmaid’s Tale , Season 6

While details haven’t been released about the upcoming capstone of The Handmaid’s Tale universe, the end of Season 5 seemed to hint at a few potential narratives. As they escape from Canada, June (Elisabeth Moss) and Serena (Yvonne Strahovski), now a mother, run into each other on the train. Where will they—and their relationship—go from here?

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel , Season 5

The producers of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel , it seems, had always intended for the show to last five seasons. In this final chapter, keep an eye out for answers: Where will Midge’s (Rachel Brosnahan) career take her? What about her relationship with Lenny (Luke Kirby)? And would Mei (Stephanie Hsu) ever consider converting to Judaism?

Correction, Dec. 19

The original version of this story misstated the name of Naomi Alderman’s 2016 novel. It is The Power , not The Novelist.

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By Meredith Carey

The Best Travel Shows You Can Stream Right Now

Most of us can't be on the road 365 days a year, but that doesn't mean we have to stop exploring. With some of the best travel shows streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon, we have the world at our fingertips, with episodes that take us from markets in Mexico to hawker stalls in Singapore to the farthest reaches of the Arctic, back home to BBQ joints in Charleston. Whether you'd rather follow the late Anthony Bourdain, Sir David Attenborough, David Chang, Samin Nosrat , Samantha Brown , Ewan McGregor, or the Fab Five along the way is up to you. Here, find some of our favorite travel shows available to stream right now (fictional and not), involving journeys by land, air, and sea—and lots and lots of eating.

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Taste the Nation

With international travel largely on hold, there's no better time to explore our own backyard—which is exactly what host Padma Lakshmi did on her new Hulu show Taste the Nation . The show's first season, released in June, follows the Top Chef host and author as she quite literally tastes the nation , stopping at restaurants around the U.S. to sample the foods of a variety of Indigenous and immigrant groups. Expect to see some familiar faces, like comedian Ali Wong and spearfisher Kimi Werner , along the way. 

Watch now: Free with a Hulu subscription ( sign up for Hulu here )

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Planet Earth and Planet Earth II

We had to wait 10 years between the debut of Planet Earth , a groundbreaking natural history show narrated by Sir David Attenborough, and its sequel Planet Earth II , but it was worth it. The first season, which focus on a specific biome and the flora and fauna that live there in each episode, spotlights smooth coated otters in Southeast Asia, Tibetan foxes, critically endangered Ethiopian ibex, and blue whales, among so many others. Our two favorite episodes, though, come from part II. In the sixth episode, the high-def cameras turn to cities to show how leopards in Mumbai, monkeys in Jodhpur, and catfish in southern France live alongside humans. And in what may be the most heart-racing episode of nature television, the islands episode of Planet Earth II follows a lone iguana racing against time—and a horde of snakes. 

Watch Planet Earth now: $3 per episode, $25 per season; amazon.com

Watch Planet Earth II now: $3 per episode, $20 per season; amazon.com

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Long Way Up

Believe it or not, actor Ewan McGregor has been in the travel show business for some 16 years. It all started with Long Way Round , a 2004 series that followed McGregor and his friend Charley Boorman on a motorcycle journey from London through Europe, Asia—and then after a flight to Alaska—Canada, and the U.S. all the way to New York City. The show was followed by 2007's Long Way Down, which took the duo from Scotland to South Africa, on motorcycles once again. Now, they've turned their bikes (electric this time) towards South and Central America, with the latest iteration following the duo some 13,000 miles from Ushuaia, Argentina, on the continent's southernmost tip, to L.A. As usual, hijinks, pitfalls, and stunning scenery are all on view. Neither of the earlier shows are available to stream in the U.S. currently (though you can find them on Apple TV+ in the U.K.), but Long Way Up is an Apple TV+ original and on view for all. 

Watch now: Free with an Apple TV+ subscription ( sign up for Apple TV+ here )

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Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat

Be sure to watch this show on a full stomach, or you'll be pausing to bake focaccia or cook tahdig along with affable host and Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat cookbook author Samin Nosrat. In the four-part show, Nosrat travels the world, making stops in Mexico, Japan, Italy, and her home in California, to discover the properties of each of the show's title elements. There's cheese. There's olive oil. There's miso. There are tortillas. There's salsa. And just like that we're hungry again. (FYI, she's as delightful in person as she is on screen—and joined us for a Women Who Travel podcast episode soon after the show premiered.) Watch now: Free with a Netflix subscription ( sign up for Netflix here )

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If you're familiar with Anthony Bourdian's The Layover, then the premise of British comedian Richard Ayoade's Travel Man will seem quite familiar. The goofy show follows the comic and primarily English celebrity friends as they galavant around cities like Helsinki, Miami, and Hong Kong over the course of 48 hours. If you're a Great British Bake Off fan, start with Ayoade's trip to Paris with original GBBO host Mel Giedroyc or the season two episode featuring current host Noel Fielding in Copenhagen . Other familiar faces include Paul Rudd in Helsinki and Bridesmaids' Chris O'Dowd in Vienna.

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Somebody Feed Phil

This Netflix original follows host Phil Rosenthal, the creator of Everybody Loves Raymond , as he eats his way through cities like Bangkok , Lisbon, Mexico City , New Orleans ,   Buenos Aires , Cape Town, and Dublin. The hyper-positive show was called "impossibly optimistic," by former Traveler editor Paul Brady, who spoke with Rosenthal before the first season's premiere in 2018. The fourth season, out October 30, takes Rosenthal from Rio de Janeiro to the Mississippi Delta and the islands of Hawaii to eat even more delicious grub.  Watch now: Free with a Netflix subscription ( sign up for Netflix here )

Parts Unknown

Parts Unknown

You simply cannot have a list of the best travel shows and not feature the late Anthony Bourdain. In fact, he's on our list more than once. In Parts Unknown , the chef and travel personality circled the world many times over, in search of music, culture, humor, history, and—of course—really good food. Over 12 seasons (the last aired posthumously), Bourdain visited the indigenous Andes with Eric Ripert, the Sochi Winter Olympics, the Mississippi Delta, and, most famously, Hanoi with then-president Barack Obama. (That's season eight, episode two, if you want to jump right to it.) 

Watch now: $3 per episode, or $10 per season; amazon.com

Connected Season 1

Technically, Netflix's original show Connected is a science show, but that doesn't mean it isn't filled with travel. Plus, host Latif Nasser told us earlier this year that the show was built in the footsteps of Bourdain's Parts Unknown and No Reservations (with a dash of Bill Nye thrown inn). The show speaks to how the world is interconnected—like how Delaware's birds can offer clues about the Gulf's hurricane season or how sand from the Sahara impacts the Amazon. Throughout, you'll follow Nasser as he hopscotches around the world to speak with scientists to find out more. 

Watch now: Free with a Netflix subscription ( sign up for Netflix here )

Street Food Asia

Street Food

Made by the same folks behind Chef's Table (spoiler: it's also on this list), this show moves away from formal restaurant kitchens and onto the streets, for a guide to some of the world's best curbside meals and snacks . The show's first season is all about Asia, traveling to nine different countries to meet the people behind the food, like Jay Fai from Bangkok's Raan Jay Fai , a Michelin-starred street stall serving up tom yum soup, and Truoc (pictured left), who serves a variety of snail dishes in Ho Chi Minh City . The second season, which hit Netflix in July, zeroes in on Latin America, with stops at Doña Vale's in Oaxaca for memelas and Las Chicas de las Tres food stall in Buenos Aires, run by chef Pato Rodriguez. 

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Lost Cities With Albert Lin

In this National Geographic –produced show, explorer and scientist Albert Lin tracks down some of the world's most famous lost cities. We're talking buried Knights Templar caves in Israel, El Dorado in the jungles of Colombia, and ancient, forgotten island cities in Micronesia. Along the way, he speaks with archaeologists, historians, and other experts to discover the origins of the legends and, in turn, the reality of those places today. 

Watch now: Free with a Disney+ subscription ( sign up for Disney+ here )

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Ugly Delicious

The second season of the David Chang –hosted Netflix series debuted in March 2020, taking viewers from Istanbul (pictured), to Tokyo , to Sydney , to… Outback Steakhouse? Along the way, he tackles balancing parenthood with restaurant life, cooks with Top Chef 's Padma Lakshmi , rubs elbows with comedians like Nick Kroll and Aziz Ansari, and gets a lesson in not calling all Indian food curries from Traveler contributor Priya Krishna . (If you want more Chang, try your hand at a recipe from his Momofuku cookbook, or watch Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner , also on Netlfix, where he joins one famous friend on a food tour of a city, like Chrissy Teigen in Marrakech.) 

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Produced by Vice , this show is about the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. In it, actor Elliot Page and their film director friend Ian Daniel travel to learn about what it's like to be LGBTQ+ around the world. They meet with two-spirit Native Americans, head to ballroom scenes in New York City, and visit the gay bars of Tokyo to dive deep into the vibrant gay and queer culture. But the duo also spends time in Rio de Janeiro, Jamaica, and Ukraine, speaking with LGBTQ+ locals to learn about the discrimination and threats they face just by existing. Expect tears, both happy and sad. 

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Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted

Gordon Ramsey is involved, so of course this cooking and travel show is extreme. In the National Geographic –produced series, the Hell's Kitchen chef goes out of his element—and out of the kitchen—to learn cooking tips and tricks from locals in unusual locales, culminating in a cook-off of sorts to show off what he's picked up. Here, he heads to Peru's Sacred Valley to learn high altitude cooking, cooks seal with a Tlingit elder in Alaska , and learns about Berber food culture in Morocco. 

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Carmen Sandiego

Many of us got our first lesson in geography from this trench coat–wearing master thief, and today's kids can too, thanks to the Netflix reboot of this animated series. This high-flying, Robin Hood–style caper takes kids (and parents) with Sandiego as she jet sets between Rio de Janeiro , Matsumoto in Japan, Amsterdam, Mumbai, and more. There are three seasons available and plenty of educational value here for mapheads—plus pretty stellar animation. This year, an interactive choose-you-own-adventure style show, called Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal, came to Netflix and provides endless entertainment as Sandiego fights off the Villains International League of Evil (V.I.L.E.), with your (kid's) help. Watch now: Free with a Netflix subscription ( sign up for Netflix here )

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If Planet Earth and Planet Earth II weren't enough Attenborough for your liking, get your fix on Netflix, thanks to Our Planet . This docuseries, made by the creators of Planet Earth in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund and narrated by Attenborough, is almost a mix of the two, taking armchair travelers from the North American grasslands and the Everglades to the Arctic tundra and deepest parts of our oceans. Once you're done with the nine 50-minute episodes, switch over to Our Planet: Behind the Scenes to see how the 600-person crew filmed the series. Watch now: Free with a Netflix subscription ( sign up for Netflix here )

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No Reservations

If you want even more Bourdain, Hulu has you covered with No Reservations and The Layover, two of his travel shows that preceded Parts Unknown . In No Reservations, Bourdain takes us to both familiar—Maine, Prague, the Philippines—and unfamiliar—Kurdistan, Mozambique, and deep into the Amazon—corners and kitchens of our world, introducing us to new foods, cultures, and personalities over nine seasons. The Layover takes that same premise, but shortens the time line drastically, knocking down Bourdain's time to explore to just 24 to 48 hours. Both are must-sees—it's Bourdain after all. 

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Chef's Table: BBQ

While you can watch some of world’s most extraordinary chefs (like Dominque Crenn ; Peruvian Virgilio Martínez , the owner of Lima's Central restaurant; and Swede Magnus Nilsson ) as they create impossibly complicated dishes in the original Chef's Table, we've become partial to its latest iteration, which is all about barbecue. The Netflix original docuseries follows pitmasters like Tootsie Tomanetz—the 85-year-old spitfire pictured above who minds the brisket and sausage at Snow's, outside of Austin—and Rodney Scott, known for his Low Country–style pulled pork and ribs. But the show doesn't stick to the American South. You'll head to Rosalia Chay Chuc's Yucatán home and visit the grills of Lennox Hastie in Sydney, too.  Watch now: Free with a Netflix subscription ( sign up for Netflix here )

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Travels with My Father

The first season of this Netflix original, which came out in 2017, follows British stand-up comedian Jack Whitehall and his father, Michael, across Southeast Asia, tracking the duo as they finish the gap year Jack never got to complete, just a few years late (eight, to be exact). It's everything you'd expect: a Thai full moon party and, of course, a trip to Cambodia's Angkor Wat, but the moments in between are what make the show really worth watching. Now, in the three seasons that have followed, the father-son pair have road tripped through Transylvania , visited Chernobyl , and gotten into drag with Sydney queens. Needless to say, it's a romp.  Watch now: Free with a Netflix subscription ( sign up for Netflix here )

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Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories

Set in a tiny Tokyo diner that's only open from midnight to 7 a.m., the fictional show follows the Midnight Diner's owner and clientele as they share their trials and joys, all while eating whatever the owner, called Master, dishes up. In the diner, pork miso soup is the go-to, but Master will cook visitors anything they order, as long as he's got the goods to make it. Episodes are a little over 20 minutes long, so it's the most bingeable of the bunch. Watch with subtitles and don't—seriously, don't—watch while hungry. Watch now: Free with a Netflix subscription ( sign up for Netflix here )

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Get your international fix by watching Antoni , Karamo , Jonathan , Tan , and Bobby makeover the wardrobes and lives of everyday “heroes” in Yass, Australia , and Tokyo in their Queer Eye specials. That said, we're partial to the U.S.-based seasons, where the Fab Five hits up Atlanta, Kansas City, and, most recently, Philadelphia to give new life to regular folks. Whether they're making over the sisters behind Jones Bar-B-Q in Kansas City or the small town mayor of Clarkston, Georgia, we're on board. Have tissues on hand, as you're all but guaranteed to shed a tear (who are we kidding, you'll sob). Watch now: Free with a Netflix subscription ( sign up for Netflix here )

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Places to Love

For many years, Samantha Brown was the only female host on travel TV , period. And while some, albeit small, growth has been made in this regard (Nosrat and Kellee Edwards are among the new faces), Brown is still one of the few women on the go on our screens. While she made her start on the Travel Channel with Passport to Europe, Passport to Latin America, and Passport to China , you should really be checking out her latest show, Places to Love. Now in its third season, the show sees Brown discovering off-the-beaten-path spots in some of the world's most loved destinations as far-flung as Seoul and Auckland, and right in our backyard, like Phoenix and Dallas . 

Watch Places to Love now: Free on PBS

Watch Passport to Europe now: $2 per episode, $35 per season; amazon.com

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The World According to Jeff Goldblum

Ok, so this isn't as much of a travel show as it is a “what is Jeff Goldblum curious about” show—but it doesn't mean they don't travel all over the U.S. With each episode focusing on the actor's ceaseless interest in the minutiae of one specific thing (like tattoos, or pools, or RVs, or ice cream—it really runs the gamut). Over the course of the show, Goldblum visits Hawaii , Las Vegas , NASA’s neutral buoyancy lab in Houston , and so much more. If you love Goldblum, you'll probably love this show. 

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Netflix Just Quietly Dropped The Best Time-Travel Show of 2023

“Know you are loved.”

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Netflix has made a name for itself in mind-bending science fiction. Between Stranger Things , Dark , The OA , and Sense8 , the streamer keeps finding new and exciting ways to shape how we think about the world. Usually, these new shows are met with a big fanfare, an even bigger marketing campaign, and, in the case of Stranger Things , a tie-in ice cream.

But recently, Netflix dropped a series that more than deserves to stand next to these tentpoles: a graphic novel adaptation that takes a fresh approach to one of the oldest genres and adds a huge time-travel element that changes everything.

Bodies, based on the graphic novel of the same name by Si Spencer, emerges from a simple concept: four detectives from four different points in time all find a strange body on the ground. It’s naked, missing its left eye, and there’s no trace of any bullets found in it. In 2023, Muslim detective Shahara Hasan (Amaka Okafor) tries to stop what she thinks is a terrorist plot. In 1941, Detective Charles Whiteman (Jacob Fortune-Lloyd) deals with antisemitism while investigating a death that couldn’t have come from a bomb. In 1890, Detective Alfred Hillinghead (Kyle Soller) gets caught up with a journalist and a strange society. Finally, in 2053, Detective Iris Maplewood (Shira Haas) finds the same body... alive.

It’s a complicated premise, but Bodies expertly weaves four different mysteries on top of each other. A strange boy discovered in 2023 informs a strange man in 1941. A message scrawled into a wall in 1890 is still there in 2053. While there are four different investigations, there’s only one big mystery, and every character has a role in it.

The climax of the story happens in 2023, meaning when we first take a peek into 2053, we know what will happen in the “present.” Bodies , though initially a straightforward whodunit, quickly becomes a hard sci-fi story about time loops, quantum physics, and quite literally changing history. It all circles around one phrase told to each detective in their respective times: “Know you are loved.”

Four different detectives find the same body in four different eras.

Four different detectives find the same body in four different eras.

Apart from its time-travel element, Bodies is simultaneously a period piece, police procedural, dystopia, conspiracy thriller, family drama, and cult story. It’s a lot for any series to attempt, but Bodies is able to incorporate each through its divided plot. When the action jumps from era to era, the tone is effectively reset. One scene may be a gripping chase scene between Hasan and a suspect, but then it will cut immediately to Whiteman in 1941 bonding with a little girl.

Bodies is a stealth time-travel show. The science fiction elements are added so gradually that it’s hard to even notice until the last episode where events are changed and characters even embrace their future selves. It’s a testament to the all-star cast to balance the tones so excellently: it could be tempting to shift from “detective show acting” to “science fiction acting” but everything is played with the utmost seriousness.

Detective Shahara Hasan (Amaka Okafor) appears in the 2023 and 2053 eras.

Detective Shahara Hasan (Amaka Okafor) appears in the 2023 and 2053 eras.

Maybe this is why this series isn’t getting the same acclaim as its spiritual successors: calling it a time-travel show betrays the shift of the series altogether. But this show should be on the watchlist of every sci-fi fan, whether they’re the kind who misses the grandfather paradoxes of Dark or the political commentary of Stranger Things .

Bodies is now streaming on Netflix.

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The 32 Best TV Shows About Time Travel

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Time traveling is a popular topic when it comes to all types of entertainment from books to films. But in recent years time travel has also become a popular theme in TV.

So let’s take a look at this list of the best time traveling TV shows and find out how each of them handles time travel and all the history that comes with it.

Doctor Who, BBC One (1963 – 1989, 2005 – present)

BBC One Doctor Who

When it comes to time traveling and TV, probably the most notable name in this niche is Doctor Who  because this time travel series has been around for 39 seasons and is still going strong.

Hailing from British television channel BBC One, Doctor Who tells the tale of the Time Lord aka The Doctor, and his companions as they travel to different times and try to prevent evil forces from changing history and hurting innocent lives.

Once the Time Lord gets hurt beyond healing, he can transform into a new body and continue saving the world. Hence why at this point 13 (soon to be 14) different actors have played The Doctor.

Doctor Who is not only a huge part of the fabric of British popular culture but by now this time travel show has found its way into the hearts of many people all over the world.

It has inspired many spin-offs in the form of TV shows, comic books, movies, novels, you name it. But more than that, by now it has become an industry standard both when it comes to science-fiction television series and shows about time travel.

No wonder that Doctor Who continues to be successful after countless actor changes and plot twists.

Where to watch Doctor Who:

Timeless, nbc (2016 – 2018).

NBC Timeless

Another time travel TV series that has already become a cult classic and is adored by fans all over the world is NBC’s Timeless . And despite the turmoil that this show has gone through, it still is time traveling at its best.

Starring Malcolm Barrett, Matt Lanter, and Abigail Spencer as Rufus, Wyatt, and Lucy, Timeless  details the trio traveling to different times in an effort to stop their adversaries from rewriting history.

But as it later turns out, the conspiracy goes deeper than them just changing history. Since the people who our trio is chasing are traveling through time to take down a dangerous and all-powerful organization. The same one that helped build the time machine that Rufus, Wyatt, and Lucy are using.

And although Timeless went on for just two seasons (and a two-hour wrap-up movie), you should still check out the show because it’s not only entertaining but will make you think and want to know more about the events that each episode is exploring.

Where to watch Timeless:

Dc’s legends of tomorrow, the cw (2016 – present).

DC's Legends of Tomorrow

If you are a fan of superhero TV shows, then you will probably have heard about DC’s Legends of Tomorrow . It is a show that is a huge part of The CW’s Arrowverse. And has crossed over with shows like Arrow , The Flash , and Supergirl multiple times now.

And even if you don’t like the rest of the superhero series but do enjoy a good old time travel TV show, then I suggest you still give Legends of Tomorrow a watch.

The plot of this show is based around a team of superheroes that are traveling through time in their time machine christened the Waverider to prevent different catastrophes from happening. Both ones made by others and those created by the team’s previous adventures.

At the forefront, there are well-known DC heroes like Rip Hunter, Firestorm, The Atom, Kid Flash, Steel, and Vixen. Joined by some original characters like Caity Lotz’s White Canary among others.

One of the defining characteristics of Legends of Tomorrow is how fun it is. Because adjectives like unapologetic, witty, and entertaining are frequently used to describe this time travel series.

However, more than that, it adds an interesting layer to the whole Arrowverse universe. And above all, it is just a hoot to watch.

Where to watch Legends of Tomorrow:

12 monkeys, syfy (2015 – 2018).

SyFy 12 Monkeys

Then there also is SyFy’s 12 Monkeys , which is a little darker take on time traveling. One that comes with mystery, drama, and apocalyptic stakes. But that doesn’t lessen how good this time travel TV series is.

Split between two timelines, 12 Monkeys centers on Aaron Stanford’s James Cole, who is tasked to travel back in time and stop the distribution of a virus that has the ability to end the human race as we know it.

In Cole’s real timeline, the year is 2043 and people are struggling to survive because of the terrible mutations caused by the virus. So Cole travels back to 2015 to find virologist Cassie Railly, played by Amanda Schull, that can help him stop the release of the virus and the organization that is behind it called The Army of the 12 Monkeys.

If you think about it, the post-apocalyptic setting and time travel really do go hand in hand. Because if you can go back in time to stop history from being changed, why not go back to change it if it prevents something terrible from happening?

And that is what this show explores. Beautifully combining elements of mystery, drama, and science fiction, to form a great TV show.

Where to watch 12 Monkeys:

Outlander, starz (2014 – present).

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Want another show that mixes time travel with historical events and does it flawlessly? Then you should put Outlander on your must-watch TV show list!

The show starts in the 1940s when a combat nurse Claire Randall visits Inverness, Scotland as part of her second honeymoon with her husband Frank. Claire accidentally happens upon the standing stones at Craigh na Dun which transport her back in time to 1743.

To return to her own time she first has to survive 18th-century Scotland. And she does so by joining a group of rebel Highlanders from Clan MacKenzie and marrying one of the Highlanders, Jamie Fraser. But eventually, she falls in love with her new husband and aids the clan in evading British redcoats that are pursuing them.

Over the five seasons of Outlander that are currently out (with the sixth coming soon), we see Claire jump back and forth between the 20th and 18th centuries and her two families as she faces two pregnancies, wars, and much more. But eventually, Claire finds her way back to Jamie.

Where to watch Outlander:

Travelers, showcase (2016 – 2018).

Netflix Travelers

Then we have Travelers , a joint venture between Netflix and Canada’s Showcase that will tick all of your time travel TV show boxes.

Set in a post-apocalyptic world , this show depicts the adventures of travelers – operatives who go back in time to prevent the collapse of society.

These travelers are transferred into the bodies of our current-day humans, who otherwise would die, to blend in with twenty-first-century people. And with the help of their artificial intelligence boss from the future, travelers carry out missions in order to stop many catastrophic events from happening.

Travelers is a great mix of sci-fi and drama, featuring a great cast and spine-tingling storylines. So if you love all that and love a good time-travel series, then look no further than Travelers .

Where to watch Travelers:

Dark, netflix (2017 – 2020).

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Netflix’s first German original series was the science fiction series Dark , which mixes in some mystery drama with sci-fi: time travel, the apocalypse, wormholes, and parallel worlds.

Dark takes place in Winden, a fictional German town, and begins in 2019 after children begin to disappear from the town. As the show progresses, however, timelines jump drastically between as early as 1921 to as late as 2053.

As four families in Winden investigate the disappearances to reunite with their lost loved ones, they discover a wormhole beneath the local powerplant that allows them to travel between timelines, thus uncovering a generations-long conspiracy involving the town and their families.

Where to watch Dark:

The umbrella academy, netflix (2019 – present).

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Netflix brings another to the list with The Umbrella Academy .

On October 1, 1989, 43 infants were suddenly born from unsuspecting women despite them not even being pregnant the day before.

7 of them were raised together as the Hargreeve siblings and trained in their respective abilities until their relationship became strained as teenagers and they drifted apart.

Now, as adults, they’re brought back together by the death of their adoptive father – and the threat of the end of the world, of course.

They’re forced to travel back in time but end up in different times and places, and must find each other again to stop the nuclear apocalypse.

Where to watch The Umbrella Academy:

Seven days, upn (1998 – 2001).

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We know that the National Security Agency has its share of secrets, but what if one of those secrets was a time-traveling machine?

In UPN’s Seven Days , the plot centers on one such device made from alien technology found at Roswell.

The Chronosphere, as it’s called, can only be used in times when national security is at risk – the limited capacity of the device allows for just one human to go back in time by seven days in order to avert disasters.

Thus, when the White House is attacked, the NSA employs former Navy SEAL and CIA operative Frank Parker to go back and prevent it from happening.

Where to watch Seven Days:

Loki, disney+ (2021 – present).

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Yes, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the greatest gifts to the cinema of our time. Now, the MCU has expanded even further into the television medium and we’ve got a few series to accompany it!

One of those is Loki , which of course, centers on the God of Thunder’s mischievous adopted brother.

After the events in Avengers: Endgame , particularly his stealing of the Tesseract, Loki inadvertently creates another timeline that began in 2012, making him a “time variant” version of himself.

When confronted by the authorities, Loki is given two choices: face punishment and cease to exist, or travel through time to fix his own mess and the threat that has emerged.

Where to watch Loki:

Making history, fox (2017).

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The thing about traveling back in time is, you have to be very careful that your actions in the past won’t affect the future (which is essentially your actual present).

Most of the time, that’s something you wouldn’t know until you go back to your time. In Making History , however, Dan Chambers travels back in time to right before the American Revolution and sets off a series of events that seriously mess up the future.

Being able to constantly travel between time periods, Dan recruits the help of history professor Chis Parrish to travel with him and ensure that the American Revolution still takes place.

Where to watch Making History:

Quantum leap, nbc (1989 – 1993).

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The title of NBC’s sci-fi comedy-drama Quantum Leap is also the name of the time travel machine that accidentally sends its creator, physicist Dr. Sam Beckett, back into the past.

Now, he’s stuck – and not as himself, either!

Sam discovers that he jumped into the body of a stranger and because he’s still himself, doesn’t know all the details of his current identity.

With the help of his friend Al, who appears as a hologram only he can see, he must fix something that went wrong so he can jump in time again and eventually get back to his own body.

Where to watch Quantum Leap:

Quantum leap, nbc (2022 – present).

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Speaking of Quantum Leap , in 2022 NBC revived the 1989 series into a more modern take on the cult classic.

In this new Quantum Leap , thirty years have passed since Dr. Sam Beckett vanished into the Quantum Leap accelerator, and the Quantum Leap project was put to rest.

Now the project is restarted with a new team, who tries to puzzle together the mysteries behind Beckett and his time-traveling machine.

So, we follow Ben Song, the lead physicist of the Quantum Leap time travel project, who gets lost in the past after leaping back in time.

As he tries to return to the present he is helped by his fiancée Addison Augustine, who appears to him as a hologram during each leap, and the team back in the present time.

Where to watch Quantum Leap reboot:

The way home, hallmark channel (2023 – present).

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Among the newest time travel shows on this list is Hallmark’s The Way Home which has already been renewed for a second season.

The Way Home follows three generations of Landry women who learn that they can time travel after discovering a magic pond on their family’s farm in Port Haven.

When Kat and her daughter Alice return to Port Haven and are forced to move in with Alice’s estranged mother Del, the three women use time travel to uncover their family history, including what really happened to Kat’s little brother Jacob and whether they can prevent his disappearance.

Where to watch The Way Home:

Russian doll, netflix (2019 – 2022).

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Netflix’s Russian Doll deviates from the traditional time travel theme of a willing traveler in one specific timeline because Russian Doll’s protagonist Nadia Vulvokov not only has absolutely no choice or control over her so-called time traveling, but hers is also a time loop.

She wakes up every day having to relive the day of her 36th birthday party in New York City; every time, she dies and comes back to the exact same moment.

Every time, Nadia scrambles to figure out what happens to her and tries to prevent her death, leading her to find Alan, a man who is experiencing the same time loop.

Where to watch Russian Doll:

Undone, prime video (2019 – present).

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Undone may be an animated series, but it certainly isn’t geared toward younger audiences; though there is a touch of comedy, the series leans more towards the psychological drama genre and “explores the elastic nature of reality”.

The series follows Alma Winograd-Diaz right after she gets into a near-fatal car accident.

Right before the crash, she has a strange vision of her dead father, and right after it, she finds that she now has the ability to manipulate and move through time.

Using this newfound power, she travels between time periods to get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding her father’s death.

Where to watch Undone:

Voyagers, nbc (1982 – 1983).

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Premiering back in the early 1980s, NBC’s Voyagers! Is set in a world where time travel already exists.

In fact, there’s already a secret society in place that trains its members, called Voyagers, to go back in time and make sure that historical events happen exactly the way they’re supposed to – otherwise it could affect the present in unexpected ways.

One such Voyager is Phineas Bogg, although he isn’t exactly the best at the job.

During an accidental trip to 1982, he meets the young Jeffrey Jones and ends up bringing him along on one of his missions.

Having lost his Guidebook, Phineas now needs to rely on the extremely smart Jeffrey to get history right.

Where to watch Voyagers!:

Fringe, fox (2008 – 2013).

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Fox’s Fringe is a series that was well into the science fiction genre, with parallel universes, supernatural abilities, biotechnology, doomsday predictions, and of course, time travel.

The title is taken from fringe science, which is a branch that deals with scientific theories riddled with skepticism or even having been disproven already.

In Fringe , Special Agent Olivia Dunham is assigned to oversee the FBI ’s Fringe Division, which is run by Peter Bishop and his father Walter.

Together, the team uses both fringe science and Olivia’s knowledge in investigative techniques to explore the unexplained.

In the process, they discover a larger mystery involving parallel universes and alternate timelines .

Where to watch Fringe:

Time after time, abc (2017).

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ABC’s Time After Time is based on the novel of the same name written by Kevin Williamson in 1979.

In addition to that, each episode takes its title from a line in Cyndi Lauper’s song, which was inspired by the film (and subsequently, the same book!).

In Time After Time , we are taken to H.G. Wells’ home in 1893.

During a dinner party, he reveals his time machine – right before his guest John Stevenson is arrested for actually being Jack the Ripper .

John escapes through the time machine and Wells follows him straight into the present: 2017. Thus begins a cat-and-mouse game as John attempts to gain control of the machine.

Where to watch Time After Time:

11.22.63, hulu (2016).

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When you have anything with Stephen King involved, you know it’s going to be great.

Hulu’s eight-episode miniseries 11.22.63 is based on King’s novel 11/22/63 and is a science fiction thriller like no other.

Starring James Franco in the lead role, 11.22.63 follows Jake Epping, an English teacher from Maine .

His best friend Al reveals a time travel machine and asks him to take over the mission he’s been working on: to travel to the 60s and prevent the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Will Jake be successful in changing a past that simply refuses to be changed?

Where to watch 11.22.63:

The 4400, usa network/sky one (2004 – 2007).

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The 4400 is yet another slightly different take on the idea of time travel, in that there has been just one (fairly significant) shift forward in time, to the present.

Beginning in 1946, individuals who were easily overlooked or marginalized by society slowly began disappearing through beams of green light.

Now, all 4400 of them (hence the title) have been returned to the present day – without having aged a day and in some cases, even manifesting supernatural abilities like telekinesis, healing, and telepathy.

Tom Baldwin and Diana Skouris are assigned to investigate the phenomenon and find out why the 4400 have returned.

NOTE: For a fresher take on the show, you can also check out the reboot of the original series which is currently airing on The CW.

Where to watch The 4400:

Somewhere between, abc (2017).

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When tragedy strikes our lives, we always wish there was something we could’ve done to prevent it.

In ABC’s Somewhere Between we meet Laura Price, a successful news producer with a great career, a loving husband who’s a district attorney, and a beautiful daughter named Serena.

However, her life changes when the serial killer she is helping the cops to catch kills Serena.

Distraught with grief , Laura attempts to complete suicide but is unsuccessful, instead waking up having time-traveled to a week before Serena’s death.

She teams up with Nico, a former SFPD detective who experienced the same reset and wants to find the real killer to change his brother’s fate as well.

Where to watch Somewhere Between:

Terra nova, fox (2011).

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Terra Nova takes its viewers to both extremes of the time-traveling timeline.

The present-day is 2149, where overpopulation has threatened to deplete the Earth’s resources.

In an attempt to save Earth and mankind, scientists have found a way to travel back in time, sending groups of humans back to the Cretaceous Period to set up colonies.

Terra Nova focuses primarily on Elisabeth and Jim Shannon, and their three children, who have joined the 10th pilgrimage to Terra Nova.

They offer their expertise as a trauma surgeon and former narcotics detective and help those in charge with stopping those whose intentions go against the greater good.

Where to watch Terra Nova:

Frequency, the cw (2016 – 2017).

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One concept in time travel is known as “the butterfly effect”, wherein one small change in time may have great effects elsewhere.

Frequency demonstrates this concept perfectly.

Raimy Sullivan is an NYPD detective who, after a strange weather phenomenon, discovers that she can communicate with her dead father through his old ham radio.

Believing he was a corrupt cop, she learns the truth and warns him of his murder, thus saving his life.

However, this has profound effects on the future – Raimy’s present.

Now, they must work together across time to save her father and preserve the present.

Where to watch Frequency:

Life on mars, bbc one (2006).

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In many of the shows on the list so far, the protagonists experience a time loop that’s triggered at the point of their death.

It’s no different for Sam Tyler, the main character in the British series Life on Mars .

Sam is a Detective Chief Inspector with the Greater Manchester Police, but one day he accidentally gets hit by a car.

When he awakens, he’s in 1973 and working at one rank lower than he was: Detective Inspector.

The selling point of Life on Mars , however, is that we’re left unsure if Sam’s predicament is due to his actual death, a comatose, or time travel.

Where to watch Life on Mars:

Always a witch, netflix (2019 – 2020).

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Always A Witch (or Siempre Bruja in its original Spanish title) is a Colombian series that is set in both present-day Colombia and the 17th century .

The series follows Carmen Eguiliuz, a young 19-year-old witch who, after committing the crime of falling in love with a white man in 1646 colonial Colombia, is scheduled to be burned at the stake.

She gets a chance to escape to a new life when the mysterious wizard Aldemar makes a deal with her: he will save the man she loves if she travels into the future to find the woman who can break his curse.

Where to watch Always a Witch:

Beforeigners, hbo (2019 – present).

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HBO’s Beforeigners is a Norwegian sci-fi crime drama series and the first Norwegian original from HBO Europe.

The title is a clever play on words centered on the general plot: a group of “foreigners” has suddenly shown up at a neighborhood in Oslo, and they are all from “before” times, or several different time periods in history.

Whether from the Viking period , the Stone Age, or the more recent 19th century , each of these ‘Beforeigners’ tries to integrate in modern-day Norwegian society.

One of them even partners with a detective to investigate first a murdered Stone Age woman, then a series of murderers tied to Jack the Ripper.

Where to watch Beforeigners:

Alice, sbs tv (2020).

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Alice was a South Korean sci-fi series that aired in late 2020.

In the lead-up to the main plot, the show’s background is explained to its viewers.

Set in 2050, time travel is monitored by an agency called Alice, which sends its clients to the past to help find closure with deceased loved ones.

Alice one day sends two agents to 1992 in order to find the Book of Prophecy, but one of them disappears with the book and her unborn child.

In 2020, the child becomes a detective and in his investigation into his mother’s death in 2010, discovers the existence of Alice and time travel.

Where to watch Alice:

Live up to your name, tvn (2017).

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Yet another South Korean time travel series , Live Up to Your Name initially takes its viewers some 400 years into the past, right in the middle of the Joseon dynasty.

There we meet Heo Im, a doctor of traditional Korean medicine who also specializes in acupuncture.

On one of his treatments of the king’s migraines, he made a mistake and was charged with treason.

Chased by the king’s soldiers, he’s shot with an arrow and presumed dead when he falls into the river – except he ends up waking up in present-day Seoul instead, where he meets cardiothoracic surgeon Choi Yeon-kyung.

Where to watch Live Up to Your Name:

My only love song, netflix (2017).

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Our third South Korean series is Netflix’s My Only Love Song , which aired in 2017.

We start off in modern-day Korea where we meet Soo-jung, a talented and top-level actress.

However, it seems that the fame may have gotten to her head as she’s arrogant, and believes fame and money make the world go round.

When things don’t go her way on her new show, she winds up in a time-traveling van that takes her to the 6th century.

There, she meets a man much like herself in terms of arrogance, but his hidden soft spot and generosity towards the poor changes her perspective on her own life and self.

Where to watch My Only Love Song:

Signal, tvn (2016).

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Signal is based on the 2000 American film Frequency , but another thing that sets this South Korean series apart from others is that the cases investigated in the series are also based on real-life crimes in the country.

Signal follows a cold case profiler from 2015 and a detective from 1989 simultaneously; they discover they’re able to communicate with each other through an old walkie-talkie.

Using this unique ability to provide much-needed foresight in investigations, they team up to both solve and in some cases, even prevent these horrific crimes.

Where to watch Signal:

Rooftop prince, sbs (2012).

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Last but not least, South Korea brings its last time-traveling series to the table with Rooftop Prince , a comedy-drama filled with intrigue, mixed identities, and possible reincarnations.

Crown Prince Lee Gak from the Joseon dynasty accidentally time travels to 2012 with three others from his entourage, and their lives are thrown into a whirlwind.

He crosses paths with Se-na, who looks exactly like his recently deceased wife.

In the hopes of getting answers about his wife’s mysterious drowning, he assumes the identity of another man who he also looks exactly like and attempts to marry Se-na in this timeline as well.

Where to watch Rooftop Prince:

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You forgot The Time Tunnel, an Irwin Allen sci-fi show (Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Lost In Space, Land of The Giants), all classic 60s sci-fi

Journeyman should also be on this list. It was only half a season on NBC but it wraps up to a satisfying conclusion.

Fantastic acting and interesting characters.

Glad someone else watched Journeyman. I thought I’d was a great spiritual successor to Quantum Leap.

Journeyman is one of the good shows u can watch but qunatum leap i watched and didnt like

Where is The Time Tunnel?????

Another show for your list is “Being Erica” (CBC, 2009-2011). Excellent writing, and very unique.

i was looking for this comment. such an underrated show

I concur. This was definitely a great one. It certainly provides a lot of food for thought.

Some of the information in the Doctor Who one is wrong. It started in 1963, it was only revived in 2005 (you put 2006), and it’s been going for 39 seasons, as of June 2022

Thanks for letting me know! I updated the article accordingly.

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20 Best TV Shows About Time Travel

Timeless

If you could travel back and forth through time, where would you go? What would you do? Who would you talk to? Even better, if you were writing a book, making a movie, or working on a television show about time travel, what would you include? The best TV shows about time travel all feature characters who travel through time for various compelling (or even life-threatening) reasons. Maybe it's to prevent a coming apocalypse, maybe it's just to save one person's life. But if there's one thing they all have in common, it's that when traveling through time, small changes can have big effects. We all know the theory of the Butterfly Effect, right? How a butterfly can flap its wings at one point in time can cause a tornado days, weeks, or years later. As many of these characters learn, their time traveling changes the world. In fact, sometimes that's the point. 

Now, there are some time travel and time travel-adjacent shows that didn't make this list. A fun romp like "Early Edition," for example, while utilizing a time-traveling newspaper and potentially a time-traveling cat, doesn't in and of itself feature a lot of time travel. Nevertheless, it's still a fun time travel show. Something like "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" is rooted in a time travel premise, but stays mostly in one time. With all that being said, in no particular order, here's a look at our picks for the best time travel shows on TV.

Quantum Leap

"Quantum Leap" stars Scott Bakula as Dr. Sam Beckett, a physicist who invents a way to travel through time. When the corporation funding his project threatens to shut it down, Sam uses himself as a guinea pig to test out the method. He finds himself thrown back in time, but in another person's body. The only other person aware of his 'leap" is a hologram of his colleague and best friend, Admiral Al Calavicci, played by Dean Stockwell. Al tells Sam that he must correct things that went wrong in the past before being allowed to leap back to his own time and own body and can only use the resources of the project's supercomputer, Ziggy.

With Sam leaping back and forth into different bodies at different times, the show was allowed to adopt a kind of procedural set up. New characters could guest star and Sam could save the day, have a fling, and learn something new each episode. The series ran on NBC from 1989-1993, so the most attention "Quantum Leap" has received in recent years is thanks to a mention in "Avengers: Endgame."  Despite being over 20 years old, it's still a cool time travel series worth checking out.

Speaking of series that are old, this one goes all the way back to the 1960s. "Doctor Who"  premiered on the BBC in 1963. The series follows the adventures of a Time Lord named "the Doctor," an alien being from the planet Gallifrey who travels through space and time through a craft called the Tardis, which is disguised as an old-fashioned British police call box.

The original series ran from '63 through 1989 and recast the Doctor every few years or so , using the premise that the character has multiple lives and can reincarnate himself into a number of physical bodies. The modern series was revived in 2005 and has starred Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith, and Peter Capaldi as the Doctor, with Jodie Whitaker taking over in 2017 as the series' first female Doctor. Every Doctor has their own version of a companion, or companions , humans who follow the Doctor throughout space and time, solving problems, battling aliens, robots, or other science fiction, timey-wimey stuff . Now that the Doctor has regained another set of lives, who knows how long the series will go on. But fans see no problems with a never-ending stream of "Doctor Who."

If ever there was a time travel show that was canceled too soon, it's "Timeless." The sci-fi series stars Abigail Spencer as Lucy, a historian, Matt Lanter as Wyatt, a soldier, and Malcolm Barrett as Rufus, a scientist who make up a team trying to prevent a mysterious organization from altering the courses of history through time travel. The "Mothership," a time travel machine invented by Connor Mason, is stolen by Garcia Flynn, who then travels throughout history changing major events. But the team soon realizes that the villain they thought they were fighting is actually much larger and infiltrates the historical timeline in ways they never imagined. The best part about the show was that, instead of focusing on the usual historical subjects, it highlighted often forgotten people of color, women, and lesser-known historical figures, giving them their due and celebrating their contributions to society.

After one season on NBC, "Timeless" was canceled. But the intense fans, who call themselves "Clockblockers," caused such an uproar that NBC renewed the show for a second season only three days after initially canceling. At the end of season 2, NBC pulled the plug once again, and the Clockblockers cried foul. In a kind of compromise, NBC scheduled a two-hour Christmas series finale movie that tied up loose ends and gave much-needed closure to the story.

Based on the series of novels by Diana Gabaldon, Starz's "Outlander"  follows the story of a World War II nurse named Claire (Caitriona Balfe) who finds herself thrown back in time after visiting a circle of mysterious Druid stones. She arrives in 18th Century Scotland and, after being taken in by a band of gruff Scots, she marries the dashing young Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) in order to avoid being taken prisoner by her real husband's evil ancestor, Black Jack Randall. Claire lives through a time of great upheaval in Scotland when tensions with the British control are rising and history-making battles loom in the near future. Despite being initially reluctant to stay, she and Jamie fall deeply in love, and their romance remains the backbone of the series.

Claire stays in the past for some time, but soon travels back to the future and is reunited with her first husband, Frank (Tobias Menzies) and gives birth to her and Jamie's daughter, Brianna, in the 1940s. But as Brianna grows, and learns the truth about her mother's past, her biological father's identity, and her own time travel abilities, Claire, Brianna, and Brianna's paramour Roger all soon travel back to the 18th century to reunite with Jamie. The Fraser family settles in North Carolina a few years before the breakout of the American Revolutionary War, and being that they know what's coming, they find themselves in a pickle.

When the passengers of Oceanic Flight 815 crash land on a deserted island, wacky and scary things begin to happen. If you watched "Lost"  back when it aired, you know that the sci-fi drama dealt with flashbacks, flash-forwards, indigenous "others," a mysterious group called the Dharma Initiative, a black smoke monster, and an ancient battle between good and evil. Lost was one of those primetime giants that aired right before streaming services became big, so it was appointment television every week, with fans talking about it and theorizing about its mysteries the next day.

This ABC drama captivated viewers for six seasons, and though time travel was referenced throughout the entire series run, it was really season 4 where time travel played a big part. As the island itself jumps from place to place and from time to time, the main group of characters jumps with it, encountering previous versions of themselves, island events that occurred in the past, and suffering from the effects of temporal displacement. The most beloved episode dealing with time travel is no doubt "The Constant," the episode in which fan favorite Desmond Hume figured out a way to stop his consciousness from jumping through time by finding his constant, his love Penny.

Based on the novel "11/22/63" by Stephen King , this eight-episode series follows a man named Jake Epping (James Franco), a relatively normal guy who is given the chance to change history. As a recently divorced English teacher, Jake doesn't see much excitement, but when his friend Al (Chris Cooper) tells him he's found a way to travel back in time, his life is turned upside down. Al tells Jake that the portal he's discovered goes back to the year 1960 and that he's been working on a plan to stop the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Al's age and advancing cancer diagnosis prevent him from following through on the plan, however, and he asks Jake to take over for him. Jake agrees, though his quest is met with pushback, but from who? As Al explains, the past doesn't want to be changed, and every step he takes toward preventing JFK's assassination leads to more cracks in the timeline.

Save the cheerleader, save the world. That's what future Hiro Nakamura told present-day Hiro Nakamura when he appeared to him from the future. This NBC series followed a group of regular old people who develop special powers, not unlike mutants in the "X-Men" series, after a mysterious worldwide eclipse. Each character gains their own individual abilities. Claire Bennet (Hayden Panettiere) develops the ability to heal from any injury. Senator Nathan Petrelli gains the ability to fly, while his brother Peter (Mil Ventimiglia) can temporarily absorb others' powers.

Hiro's ability to bend space and time, travel into the past and the future, and teleport basically anywhere on the planet, becomes a serious asset throughout the run of the series. But it takes a while for Hiro to perfect his own abilities. The first few times he travels through time don't go as planned, and throughout the series, things can get in the way of him ending up where he wants to go or when he wants to be. Even so, Hiro's time traveling became one of the highlights of "Heroes,"  especially since Masi Oka was so darn charming as the character.

In the opening scenes of "The 4400," an enormous ball of light drops 4400 people at the foot of Mount Rainier in Washington. They soon realize that they were all taken from some other point in time, kidnapped from their own year, beginning in 1946, and deposited into 2004 unaged and without their memories of where they'd been. At first, the 4400 and the rest of the general population believe that they'd been abducted by aliens and all returned to a singular point in time. But the 4400 soon learn that it wasn't aliens who took them from their own times, it was humans from Earth's future who took them.

Soon after returning, the 4400 start developing powers, not unlike the heroes of "Heroes." Some have telekinesis, some have telepathy, some have super-strength. The humans from the future sent them back with these abilities to prevent catastrophic events that they want to avoid in their time. The government, however, views them differently and inhibits their powers with a neurological drug. As the 4400 dissipate, some form terrorist groups, some reject their powers, and some work toward the future humans' goals. "The 4400" ended abruptly after four seasons and left on a somewhat ambiguous note, but it's a fun show to revisit.

In Netflix's "Travelers," time-traveling operatives from a post-apocalyptic future are tasked with preventing certain events that lead to the downfall of society. The series stars Eric McCormack, Mackenzie Porter, Jared Abrahamson, Nesta Cooper, Reilly Dolman, and Patrick Gilmore, though there are thousands of other Travelers in the show's current time of 2018. The travelers have their consciousness sent back in time and into the body of a person who was moments before their death. The operative then lives out the rest of that person's life though with a mission always in mind. The rules are as follows: 1. The mission comes first. 2. Leave the future in the past. 3.Don't take a life; don't save a life, unless otherwise directed. Do not interfere. 4. Do not reproduce. 5. In the absence of direction, maintain your host's life. 6. Do not communicate with other known travelers outside of your team unless sanctioned by the Director.

The Director is an unseen entity from the future who controls all missions and speaks to the Travelers through messengers in the form of children. Unlike adults, children can safely be taken over by the Director from the future for a few minutes without being harmed. But naturally, not all Travelers follow the rules, and while the crux of the series leans on a group of people trying to prevent disasters, many of them veer off course and make their own plans. 

"Continuum" is best explained by the main character Keira Cameron's voiceover narration, which says: "2077. My time, my city, my family. When terrorists killed thousands of innocents, they were condemned to die. They had other plans. A time travel device sent us all back 65 years. I want to get home, but I can't be sure what I will return to if history is changed. Their plan: To corrupt and control the present in order to win the future. What they didn't plan on was me."

When Keria, a City Protective Services (CPS) law enforcement officer for the corporatocratic, oligarchic dystopia of the North American Union and its Corporate Congress, discovers that self-described freedom fighters calling themselves Liber8 have escaped execution by traveling to the year 2012, she is inadvertently sucked back in time with them. Keira must capture the eight escapees before they alter the future permanently and prevent her from returning to her own time. 

This SyFy series was based on the 1995 film of the same name that starred Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt, though the series itself changed quite a bit in order to stretch the plot into a four-season sci-fi drama. The series stars Aaron Sanford as James Cole, a scavenger who, in 2043, is tasked which traveling back to the year 2015 to stop the release of a biological weapon. So far that's pretty much the premise of the movie, but here's where the show differs. In the movie, James is helped by a psychologist named Kathryn Railly played by Madeleine Stowe, but in the series, James befriends a virologist named Dr. Cassandra "Cassie" Railly (Amanda Schull). Pitt's character, Jeffrey Goines, is also gender-swapped here, with Emily Hampshire playing Jennifer Goines.

Like the movie, the series deals with the Cassandra Complex, the idea that future events can already be known to us but that we have a hard time believing them. It also deals with circular time and the idea that past events can be affected by future events, as is seen in the backward phone messages that lead to James being sent back in time in the first place in the movie. If those aspects of the film really lifted your time travel antennae, the show, which spanned four seasons, dives even deeper.

"Fringe" isn't just about time travel, it's about a science-fiction conglomerate that incorporates inter-dimensional travel, wormholes, alternate realities, and Observers from the future. Anna Torv stars as FBI Agent Olivia Dunham who heads up the bureau's Fringe Division. With the help of "mad scientist" Dr. Walter Biship (John Noble), his estranged son Peter (Joshua Jackson), and their lab assistant Astrid Farnsworth (Jakisa Nicole), the team explores cases involving fringe science, be they about time travel, mind control, experiments gone wrong or any other strange and obscure criminal activity.

Like "Lost," time travel is kind of a looming presence early in "Fringe," particularly present in the character of "The Observer" (Michael Cerveris), a bald, pale genetically advanced human from the future. While seasons one and two deal with the battle between two dimensions and two realities, time travel really becomes an element in season 3. Seasons 4 and 5 then deal with alternate timelines and the Observers that infiltrate the world from the future, intent on wiping out humanity. The show is confusing as hell, but it sure is fun.

Russian Doll

"Russian Doll" could be pitched as "Natasha Lyonne's 'Groundhog Day,'" but that still wouldn't hint at half of the show's charm and emotion. This Netflix offering is a mind-bending time loop dramedy that's a stylish and surreal exploration of life, death, and all the trauma in between. The first season of "Russian Doll" features Nadia (Lyonne) stuck reliving her 36th birthday until she inevitably dies and resets back to her friend's bathroom. Later in the season, she discovers a fellow time traveler (Charlie Barnett). They quickly realize that the way out of their dead ends and into a new life is through helping each other.

The second season takes some departures from the recursive reality set up in the first season, bending the minds of viewers more thoroughly. "Russian Doll" goes deep, but keeps a sense of humor even as it twists the knife in its characters' hearts — and their timelines. The show keeps audiences just oriented enough by linking "deranged loops" to recognizable spaces and sound cues. You will never look at the subway the same way again, and you will probably never get Harry Nilsson's "Gotta Get Up" out of your head.

The Umbrella Academy

You have got to respect a show that is so high-concept that "time travel" doesn't even get top billing. "The Umbrella Academy" boasts a ghost, a ghost whisperer, super-strength, and robot moms, and that's just scratching the surface. Based on the comics created by Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance fame, "The Umbrella Academy" is a superhero-ish saga that exploits both the butterfly effect and the grandfather paradox for emotional and comedic impact.

The "Umbrella" family is made up of a group of kids all born on the same day, adopted by the same eccentric billionaire. They are trained to protect the world with their various superpowers, but they aren't exactly great at it. This dysfunctional bunch start out fairly estranged, slowly bond to save humanity from an apocalyptic event, only to cause another possible apocalyptic event by sprinkling themselves across time.

In between the tears in the space-time continuum, "The Umbrella Academy" is ultimately an ensemble story about found (and re-found) family. Disconnected siblings learn how to understand each other so they can save the world from bad guys (and themselves) over and over again.

Paper Girls

"Paper Girls" is a brilliant time travel show canceled way ahead of its time. Based on the comics by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang, this Amazon series tells the story of a group of '90s tween girls who get attacked by futuristic invaders. They manage to escape into the future, where one of the girls, Erin, meets her adult self, played by Ali Wong.

The show dispenses with grandfather paradox hand wringing and instead uses the concept of the girls confronting their past and future selves to brutally honest and hilarious effect. Young Erin is horrified to find out how much of herself she's abandoned by the time she turns into Old Erin, and she refuses to let life work out that way. It motivates Erin to want to return to her home time even more — this kid has a clock to beat.

Old Erin is also able to care for her young self in ways she never felt able to when she was Young Erin. It's a beautiful and potent visual metaphor that other characters also make good on. This show is a feast for the eyes as much as its ensemble is a feast for the soul. Plus, Jason Mantzoukas ("The League") playfully chewing scenery as the ominous Grand Father? This show could have lasted until the end of time — or at least until Season 2.

Timewasters

"Timewasters" is a time-travel comedy about a Black British jazz band that accidentally time-slips back to 1920s London, among other timelines. The quartet stumbles into the past via a disgusting elevator that doubles as a time machine. Once the crew shows up in the past, they're treated like freaks, but they gain some measure of success as musicians. While the crew eventually return to the present, they also have their "Back to the Future" moment when they seemingly get stuck in the 1950s.

"Timewasters" is full of funny jokes and great music, and it's a groundbreaking show in a number of ways. "People like us never get to time travel — it's what white people do, like skiing or brunch," creator Daniel Lawrence Taylor told the Royal Television Society . "For me, race is so important." Taylor stars in "Timewasters," which also features Kadiff Karwan ("Slow Horses"), Adelayo Adedayo ("Some Girls"), and Samson Kayo ("Our Flag Means Death"). The show even features cameos from a variety of British comedians, as well as Joseph Quinn (Eddie Munson) from "Stranger Things."

The god of mischief meets his match when he comes up against the Time Variance Authority and multiversal versions of himself in Marvel's "Loki." While the branching timeline the TVA is so obsessed with scrubbing clean (and how it matches up with the mechanics of time travel in other Marvel tales) is a bit fuzzy, precision isn't the point here — it's the idea of playfulness versus control.

Nowadays, Loki (Tom Hiddleston) is known for assisting his brother Thor at key moments and behaving slightly better than he did in the early days of the MCU. When Loki is taken to time jail after the TVA deems him a "variant," he is given an opportunity to face down the truth of his horrific past — and change his future. Loki's very human moment of self-reckoning is at the heart of a series that is deliciously stylish, silly, and sometimes scary.

Directed with a sense of humor and adventure by Kate Herron, "Loki" takes a cops-and-robbers crime caper into time-travel territory and manages to explore hefty themes with a light touch, including mindless compliance to self-serving overseers and criminalizing anyone deemed "variant." There's also lots of rat-a-tat banter between Loki and Owen Wilson's Mobius, a love affair with Lady Loki, and, of course, the best Loki of all, Alligator Loki.

Four families weave a tangled web of time travel in "Dark," a German-language psycho thriller about missing kids, a rotten town, and how almost all of our secrets come out in time. If you're looking for the wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey, feel-good side of time travel TV, you best look elsewhere.

"Dark" follows its many characters over the course of their lifetimes and has, at one point, three timelines going at once. Part of the intrigue and challenge of watching the show is trying to understand how (and when) each timeline threads into the other. If you decide to watch it, you best get your yarn boards ready to chart the relationships and betrayals taking place across time in the town of Winden.

While "Dark" is as much a show about human connection and how frayed it can become as it is about time travel, it wins MVP for using so many time travel paradoxes in its three-season run. "Dark" is also an innovator in the field of wormhole placement. Wormholes are already not to be trusted, but a wormhole underneath a nuclear power plant? No thank you.

Beforeigners

What happens when a bunch of Viking-era warriors, nineteenth-century figures, and Stone Age people pop up in modern-day Oslo? "Beforeigners" attempts to answer that question while navigating twisty murder mysteries — this Norwegian series may be best described as "crime travel." It focuses more on the present-day collaboration between the time refugees and their modern counterparts than on how or why they showed up in the first place.

"Beforeigners" centers around the odd-couple dynamic duo partnership between hardened police detective Lars Haaland (Nicolai Cleve Broch) and eager new Viking police recruit Alfhildr Enginsdottir (Krista Kosonen) as they investigate the murder of a Stone Age victim. They even look into crimes with possible ties to Jack the Ripper.

The metaphor of time migration is an apt one for immigration, and this sci-fi show explores tricky real-life issues with plenty of scope. Creators Anne Bjørnstad and Eilif Skodvin got their start in comedy writing, and their humor and commitment to all bits is evident in the show, including the language used. The pair "constructed the language that Stone Age people spoke, and even with the language from the 19th century: We worked on it to make it sound right," Bjørnstad told Variety . "Why not invest in language, which is such a big part of a person's identity?"

"Sliders" is a '90s sci-fi adventure series that features Jerry O'Connell and friends getting lost across the multiverse. O'Connell ("Stand By Me") plays boy genius Quinn Mallory, inventor of "the timer" — a device that lets him and his friends "slide" through a wormhole vortex into different versions of Earth. The thing about wormhole vortexes, though, is that they like to misbehave, meaning Quinn and his buds never know where they're headed next on their adventures. This makes their quest to get back home to "Earth Prime" a tricky one.

While the show gets flak for falling apart in its final seasons, "Sliders" starts off fun and strong. It's at its best when having bonkers fun (like when Rembrandt discovers a world where he could have been Elvis-level famous) and when it's exploring real-world issues in a high-concept dimension (like when the crew visits an Earth that treats men worse than women). Even if you've seen it before, it's definitely worth a re-watch, because  "Sliders" is better than you remember.

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Netflix might be facing increasing competition from a growing number of quality shows offered on other streaming services, but it continues to deliver exciting shows of its own across every genre. From dramas to thrillers, documentaries to sitcoms, shows that were surprise hits to ones that are finally coming to an end, there was so much to watch on Netflix this year.

Which were the best shows? They feature high-profile actors like Aaron Paul, Keri Russell, and Michael Cera, as well as relative newcomers like Gabriel Basso. They include a docuseries, gothic horror film, dystopian speculative fiction, and a political thriller, among others. If you haven’t yet watched any of these eight shows, they’re all worth your time. Once you work your way through these series, check out the best shows on Netflix .

9. The Crown (2016-2023)

It’s the end of an era for The Crown , with the predetermined six-season run coming to an end. Delivered in two parts, the sixth season of the historical drama about the Royal Family and the reign of Queen Elizabeth II covers the time period between 1997 and 2005. The most pivotal moments depicted include Princess Diana’s romance with Dodi Fayed, as well as her tragic death. There’s also Prince William and Catherine Middleton’s budding relationship and Prince Charles’ (now King Charles’ wedding to Camilla.

It’s a bittersweet end to the series that has been lauded for its costumes, acting, writing, and more. The Crown is one of those shows that even people who aren’t fans of the Royal Family find fascinating. While season 6 doesn’t cover some of the more recent events, including Prince Harry stepping down and leaving England and the death of Queen Elizabeth II, it remains one of the best TV shows of the 21st Century.

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8. The Diplomat (2023-)

The Diplomat marks Keri Russell’s return to the small screen. In the political thriller that’s like The West Wing meets The Night Agent , she plays Kate Wyler, a career diplomat who is suddenly thrust into a position of higher power after being asked to work as U.S. ambassador to the U.K. There’s an international crisis and the president and his staff believe she’s the best person for the job.

The series is heavy on complex dialogue as Kate navigates challenges in this new position, including learning that there are even bigger plans for her. Her husband Hal, brilliantly played by Rufus Sewell, is a former U.S. ambassador who has rubbed some people the wrong way. He tries to remain at arm’s length while his wife shines, but it’s not so easy for the man who is used to calling the shots. Created by Debora Cahn, who previously worked as a writer and producer on The West Wing , The Diplomat is a fast-paced, politically charged story. Sure, the story takes liberties compared to what could happen during a real-life geopolitical crisis, but the characters and shocking twists have made it a hit.

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7. YOU (2018-)

A delicious guilty pleasure, YOU has taken serial killer Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) in so many directions through its first few seasons. The fourth season moves the story all the way to London, where Joe has assumed a new identity and secured a job as an English professor at a prestigious school. He has even made some high-society friends, despite his distaste for their way of life, materialistic attitude, and lack of academic and, in his eyes, even basic intelligence.

Seeing Joe’s sadistic need to control and obsess over someone or something new plays out beautifully in the latest season. The massive twists and turns, delivered in two parts released one month apart, increased the intensity when it first premiered. Season 5 of YOU , which will arrive in 2024, has been confirmed to be the show’s last.

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6. The Night Agent (2023-)

One of the biggest surprise hits of the year, The Night Agent could have been just another run-of-the-mill action thriller amid a cookie-cutter selection of them. But something about the show, as corny as it is at times, really stood out for viewers. Gabriel Basso is Peter, an FBI agent who has secured a job at the White House working as a Night Action telephone operator. It sounds glamorous except there’s never really any action. He sits in a dark room night after night pushing papers for his entire shift, hoping that one day the phone might actually ring. And one day, it finally happens. On the other end is a terrified young woman named Rose, whose aunt and uncle have been hunted down and killed, and she fears the assassin is after her, too.

Such begins a complicated plot whereby Peter and Rose (Luciane Buchanan), who also happens to be a cybersecurity entrepreneur, uncover a government conspiracy. Who can they trust and can they come out of it alive? There are so many layers to the story in The Night Agent , yet it’s still an easy to follow, sometimes even melodramatic story that will keep you guessing. It’s the type of show you’ll find almost impossible not to watch in a single sitting.

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5. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023)

Launched right at the end of the year, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is exactly what fans of the movie Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and the graphic novels series by Lee O’Malley have been waiting for. The animated series lived up to the hype and expectations, receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews. It’s an alternate retelling of the events from both the books and the 2010 movie. The core premise remains the same: Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera, Finn Wolfhard as a teen, and Will Forte as an older version) is a member of an indie band who falls for the mysterious Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). But before he can date her, he must battle and defeat her seven evil exes. In this interpretation, Scott loses the first battle. Ramona, however, later learns that he might actually still be alive and is determined to find out what happened to him. The lives of each of her exes, meanwhile, changs drastically because of these events.

What makes Scott Pilgrim Takes Off strike a chord with die-hard fans of the cult classic is the fact that most of the original cast members returned to reprise their roles in voice form, adding a layer of authenticity to the story. The show has been praised for having the same heart and wit as the movie without simply replicating the same story in animated form. There’s a new twist and fans are loving it. For fans of the original who were kids when Scott Pilgrim vs. the World came out in 2010, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off will take you right back there.

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4. Beckham (2023)

It seems like every week, there’s a new celebrity docuseries coming out on one streaming service or another. But somehow, Beckham struck a particular chord. It was all everyone could talk about when it was released. What’s most intriguing is that the docuseries appeals to not only English football and David Beckham fans, but just about anyone. Even if you didn’t know who Beckham was before watching, you’ll find him surprisingly down to earth and relatable. Those who didn’t realize the hate and vitriol that Beckham faced from his home country back in the day following a single mistake will be shocked to learn about it. More impressive, however, is his resilience and strength despite these challenges.

There aren’t any juicy or salacious reveals, nor scandals that serve as a focal point of the series: his alleged affairs are discussed with both he and his wife, former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, only briefly. But it doesn’t matter. At its core, Beckham is a raw, honest look at a man’s passion for football, as well as his life story, tremendous career drive, and focus on being a good family man, husband, and father. You might currently view him as just another athlete and she as just another faded pop star. But this docuseries will make you see both of them in a completely differently light.

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3. Beef (2023)

Steven Yuen and Ali Wong are more than capable of leading a show, as both prove with captivating performances in this multi-Emmy-winning comedy-drama. They play two angry people who get involved in a road rage incident that quickly becomes an obsession for revenge. Beef received 13 Primetime Emmy nominations and won 8, including Wong and Yuen for Best Actress and Actor, respectively, as well as Best Limited or Anthology series.

Despite being a comedy, Beef is a touching, emotionally charged story about two people in bad places in their lives who take it out on one another, a heavily exaggerated version of a situation so many know all too well. Neither character is a particularly good person, but they’re trying to be…sort of. Beef is a cautionary tale about letting pettiness get the best of you. The ending will leave you sympathizing with two characters you likely loathed the entire way through.

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2. Black Mirror (2011-)

It was a long four-year wait for fans to finally get a sixth season of Black Mirror . Netflix took over the series from British network Channel 4 from season 3 onward. The streaming service delivered incredible episodes and stories that kept fans excited, though a few weren’t as popular as others. The same is true for the long-awaited sixth season, but the most thought-provoking episodes more than make up for the lackluster ones.

The standout is Beyond the Sea , the third episode that stars Aaron Paul, Josh Hartnett, and Kata Mara. It’s a chilling story about two astronauts working thousands of miles away on a ship. During off hours, their consciousnesses travel home in artificial replicas to spend time with their families. It’s emotionally draining, heart-wrenching, and beautifully acted. The other four episodes in the season range from must-watch to not bad. But carried by the weight of its strongest episodes, Black Mirror easily makes the cut for this list.

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1. The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)

This gothic horror drama miniseries has the potential to be the next American Horror Story . It’s loosely based on stories from Edgar Allan Poe, but interestingly, connects fictional characters he created through his works into a singular narrative. At its heart is Roderick Usher (Bruce Greenwood and Zach Gilford), CEO of a corrupt pharmaceutical company, and his twin sister, Madeline (Mary McDonnell, Willa Fitzgerald), who works as COO. When all six of Roderick’s children wind up dead, it’s clear that something suspicious is going on. Carla Gugino plays Verna, a woman from twins’ past who can take on many different forms, most notably, a raven.

Receiving positive reviews across the board, The Fall of the House of Usher is a unique spin on 19th-century classics, told through a dark lens on the small screen. Perfect for fans of both horror and allegorical stories, it’s an intelligent and deeply creative show.

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After finding strange evidence in California, the team journeys to Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, to find Bigfoot. And as mysterious screams terrify local residents, Ronny, Mireya and Russell uncover chilling proof that they're not alone in the wilderness.

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Ronny suspects a shapeshifting monster from Alaskan lore may be responsible for the haunting howls he and Mireya heard near a remote lake. Russell chases a bipedal creature on a rampage, and Bryce analyzes potential Yeti hairs with shocking results.

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After coming closer than ever to proving the existence of Bigfoot in Oregon, the team continues their search in the mountains of Kentucky. They'll spend the next two and a half weeks in search of Sasquatch -- unless it finds them first.

Call and Response

After receiving a recording of an alleged Bigfoot call, Bryce blasts the howl over a speaker to elicit a response. With Russell positioned high on a hill and Ronny and Mireya down in the valley below, the team may get the encounter they're looking for.

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Deep in a Kentucky hollow, Mireya and Ronny encounter several unidentified creatures responding to Bryce's recording of a Bigfoot howl. Their investigation of an old mining road uncovers an enormous footprint, confirming they are on the right track.

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The expedition takes an intriguing turn when Bryce comes across a photograph of a human-like hand with claws. Ronny and Mireya use never-before-seen tech to narrow down their search after a piece of potential evidence washes away in a thunderstorm.

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With just three days left in the Kentucky expedition, the team investigates a strange tree structure that could be key to proving the existence of Bigfoot. A bloodhound tracker leads them further up Pine Mountain and to a mysterious cave entrance.

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The Kentucky expedition is red hot as the team explores a cave system that could be Bigfoot's underground lair. It's their most important discovery yet -- until an unexpected interaction leads them to a brand-new destination.

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The team’s algorithm takes them to Washington state, the Bigfoot capital of the world. Ronny, Mireya and Russell encounter several signs of Sasquatch activity in the new target zone, while Bryce records a road crossing that may confirm Bigfoot exists!

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Bryce enlists a hypnotist to unlock the memories of a Bigfoot witness and learns an intriguing new detail about the elusive beast. The rest of the team uncovers possible evidence that a juvenile Sasquatch may be lurking in the Olympic Peninsula.

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After recording a possible Sasquatch disappearing across a river, Ronny, Mireya and Russell revisit the site and encounter more than they bargained for. Meanwhile, Bryce attempts to get to the bottom of strange reports of Bigfoot turning invisible.

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Strange unmarked helicopters fly overhead as Russell, Ronny and Mireya try to make sense of abnormal thermal images they captured near a river. Bryce reaches out to former federal agent Ben Hansen to get to the bottom of the suspicious activity.

Russell tracks an unknown creature to a mysterious lake hidden in the mountains. The team members enlist a thermal drone to scout the potential Bigfoot hideout but soon realize they are the ones being watched.

Closer Than Ever

The investigation launches into high gear as the team discovers evidence that could prove Bigfoot's existence once and for all. When uncontrolled wildfires erupt in Washington, it's a race against time to find the truth before it burns away.

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Russell uses a robotic dog to explore an abandoned mine and discovers some unusual evidence. Bryce follows up on a terrifying 60-year-old Bigfoot encounter. Ronny and Mireya camp in a swampy area and find that something is too close for comfort.

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Evidence of a cloaked Bigfoot leads the team to investigate around the abandoned mine. While Ronny and Mireya try a baiting technique, Russell tracks strange sounds to a mysterious grove. And Bryce stumbles across evidence of a possible missing person.

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You truly have less than a 1-in-a-million chance of being involved in a plane accident, an improvement from recent years.

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Even amid fears over air travel safety due to incidents involving  Boeing 737 Max jets,   runway close calls  and other incidents, the International Air Transportation Association  released new data  that 2023 was among the safest years on record for air travel. 

The organization says worldwide, there were 30 total accidents involving passenger jets, down from 42 a year earlier. The reduction in accidents came even with a 17% rise in total flights between 2022 and 2023. 

Passenger air travel nearly went the entire year without a fatal accident. The only fatal accident on a major jet happened in January 2023 when 72 people died on board a Yeti Airlines flight in Nepal. The IATA's report says that crash was due to the feathering of both propellers and subsequent loss of thrust, leading to an aerodynamic stall.

Among the 29 non-fatal accidents reported in 2023, landing gear failure was the leading cause, resulting in nine incidents. Ground damage and tail strikes each resulted in five accidents in 2023. There were four accidents as a result of hard landings. 

Adverse weather was a contributing factor in 20% of crashes, while aircraft malfunctions were involved in 23% of accidents. Human errors were a factor in 27% of accidents.

"2023 safety performance continues to demonstrate that flying is the safest mode of transport. Aviation places its highest priority on safety and that shows in the 2023 performance. Jet operations saw no hull losses or fatalities. 2023 also saw the lowest fatality risk and ‘all accident’ rate on record. A single fatal turboprop accident with 72 fatalities, however, reminds us that we can never take safety for granted. And two high-profile accidents in the first month of 2024 show that, even if flying is among the safest activities a person can do, there is always room to improve. This is what we have done throughout our history. And we will continue to make flying ever safer,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s director general.

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The company has faced significant quality issues in the manufacturing of its popular 737 Max jetliner.

From 2019 through 2023, there have been an average of 38 accidents per year, with five of those being fatal in a given year. 

In 2023, there were 0.8 accidents per 1 million flights. In 2022, there were 1.3 accidents per million flights. 

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The last kingdom's 2023 movie repeated a major problem almost every fantasy franchise has.

The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die received mixed reviews as a sequel to the beloved TV series. This common mistake is one reason why.

  • Seven Kings Must Die condenses travel time, impacting pacing and authenticity compared to the TV series.
  • Rushed journeys in the film parallel complaints of Game of Thrones' pace shift, affecting story cohesion.
  • Historical accuracy and character development suffer in Seven Kings Must Die due to rushed travel scenes.

The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die repeated a logistical issue that is consistent in various fantasy or historical fiction media. The 2023 film is a sequel to the beloved Netflix historical drama The Last Kingdom , which was praised for its faithfulness to detail for five seasons despite diverging from factual chronology. Any historical fiction is going to take its creative liberties, but an essential element that made The Last Kingdom such a gem for TV fans and history buffs alike was the focus on properly capturing the period details.

The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die received mixed reviews compared to the consistent excellence of the TV series. Considered one of the best historical TV shows , Seven Kings Must Die felt like a downgrade compared to the highly acclaimed television finale. Some stories are best suited for one medium, and switching from television to film can disrupt pacing , causing many TV sequel films to suffer. In the case of Seven Kings Must Die , the film repeated a mistake that has frequently occurred when sprawling epics are limited to a shortened medium to tell their stories.

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Seven kings must die makes travel unrealistic.

One of the common criticisms of Seven Kings Must Die is that it feels "rushed." While that's referring primarily to an entire television season's narrative being squished into a two-hour film, the logistical aspect of travel is also rushed. The TV series was precise about travel time , with journeys across various European countries often taking entire seasons, fitting for the medium and for historical accuracy. Television shows usually don't have the budget to rush from major events to major events, so supplementing the series with travel can develop authentic character-building.

While this condensing is required for a film's pacing, it's off-putting when considered a companion piece to a TV series that delicately utilized its traveling logistics.

In the film, journeys that would once last several episodes were happening in minutes . Uhtred spends most of Seven Kings Must Die traversing England, appearing in Eoferwic, Aegelesburg, and Wintanceaster without much travel time between. While this condensing is required for a film's pacing, it's off-putting when considered a companion piece to a TV series that delicately utilized its traveling logistics. The Last Kingdom saw many critical historical events unfold, but the time spent between them is what makes it such a well-crafted series.

The Last Kingdom's Travel Rules Repeat A Game Of Thrones Mistake

Game of Thrones is the other obvious culprit in how condensing story leads to wonky traveling mechanics. In the early seasons, characters spent entire seasons traveling across Westeros, and wars were waged one minor skirmish at a time. By season 7, characters appear wherever it's convenient for them, traveling from one side of the country to another within episodes. The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die handles travel a bit better than Game of Thrones , but it's still a noticeable shift in pace.

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The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die is a historical action drama film that takes place after the events of the television series. In a final push to bring all of the kingdoms of England together under one banner following the death of King Edward, Uhtred and company travel across the nation to face off against the schemes of the last kingdoms.

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Celebrity News March 07, 2024

Naomi campbell says daughter is her boss now (exclusive).

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Fashion icon Naomi Campbell introduced her new Naomi X BOSS travel capsule collection in NYC on Thursday.

“Extra’s” Mona Kosar Abdi spoke with Naomi, who explained how the antibacterial and stress-resistant fabrics were inspired by her love of travel and the importance of staying safe while also looking chic.

“It's antibacterial, anti-stress and no wrinkles… these are things you need when you're on the go traveling.”

Campbell is all about compression, noting the importance of preventing blood clots while traveling.

She said, “This is the foundation of my line… and that goes underneath, you can dress it up, you can dress it down… the clothes wear you, you don't wear the clothes. You feel your strength, you feel unapologetic you, exude elegance, grace and you're your boss.”

As for what other travel tips she lives by, Naomi commented, “The wipe down service… that differs a little bit when I take a train…it's just what makes you feel comfortable… I don't think you can judge anyone or have an opinion if that's how they feel comfortable and that's what they have to do.”

Campbell also shared her definition of being a boss, saying, “You're just involved, in control, and knowing what you want and you're dedicated, you're driven and you're determined and I think there's nothing wrong with that.”

She quipped, “Yes, there's other names beginning with B but we won't use that name on television. We're going to say the new name is boss… boss is someone that just knows what they want.”

Naomi is a boss in all facets of her life, including motherhood now. How does she balance it all? She noted, “My daughter is my boss.”

When asked where she likes to travel, Campbell commented, “I mean, there's no particular place… I love traveling with my kids... watching them how they experience everything is just living life all over again.”

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