The six most underrated TV shows of 2023 are on multiple streaming services, from Apple TV+’s Silo to Prime Video’s Gen V.
Many new shows dominated the conversation this year, including The Last of Us and Beef. Other shows returned with new seasons in 2023, like Ted Lasso, You, The Bear, and The Mandalorian.
A handful of shows released this year, however, didn’t get as much attention as they deserved. These were standouts for their respective streaming services and received rave reviews from critics and audiences who watched. But they fell under the radar. Chances are you either didn’t watch or didn’t consider watching until a friend, family member, or colleague gave the show an enthusiastic recommendation. Consider these our recommendations for the six most underrated TV shows of 2023.Shrinking (2023-)
You’d think the mere mention of Harrison Ford starring in a comedy would strike instant gold for a series. Yet Shrinking got lost in the shuffle of so many other high-profile Apple TV+ series. The comedy-drama centers around Jimmy (Jason Segel), a therapist who’s having trouble in his personal and professional life after the sudden death of his wife. He has been ignoring his teenage daughter, Alice (Lukita Maxwell), and giving far-too-honest advice to his clients, as he believes this radical new form of therapy is what they need. This doesn’t go over well with his colleague, Dr. Paul Rhoades (Ford), who worries that Jimmy is slowly falling apart. And he’s right (and also incredibly deadpan funny).
With the help of Paul, along with another caring colleague named Gaby (Jessica Williams), as well as his annoying and invasive neighbor, Liz (Christa Miller), and his once estranged best friend, Brian (Michael Urie), Jimmy might finally be able to get his life back on track. But he’s a complete mess and his journey to get there is paved with trauma, hilarity, heartwarming moments, and grief. Shrinking is a refreshing comedy that tugs at the heartstrings while making you belly laugh in the process. The fabulous cast riffs wonderfully off one another. It comes as no surprise that Shrinking has been renewed for a second season.
Stream Shrinking on Apple TV+.Poker Face (2023-)
Natasha Lyonne stars in Poker Face as Charlie, a young woman with a special skill: she can observe someone and immediately tell if they’re lying. Naturally, there are plenty of people who notice and want to use Charlie for her abilities. When a situation turns dangerous at the casino where she works, Charlie goes on the run. During her journey to evade a violent head of security named Cliff (Benjamin Bratt), Charlie lands in a different place every few days, working odd jobs to make money so she can continue onward.
