The most anticipated series of 2023
If 2023 does not bring us new catastrophic surprises, there is a chance to see a number of very interesting series. Obviously, it is not easy to choose the ten most anticipated, and this is not to mention the fact that at present there is no complete information about future projects. But already now you can get some idea of what interesting things 2023 can offer viewers.
“One of us” / The Last of Us
Genre: post-apocalyptic drama, action, horror
Premiere date: January 15
Where to look: HBO
Number of episodes: nine
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One of the most anticipated series of the year will not have to wait long, because already in mid-January, a film adaptation of the popular video game The Last of Us will be released on HBO. The plot was developed by the author of “Chernobyl” Craig Mazin and the original screenwriter Neil Druckmann. The main roles were played by Pedro Pascal, who played the smuggler Joel, and Bella Ramsay, who portrayed the 14-year-old orphan Ellie.
Events will take place in a post-apocalyptic world. The characters of Pascal and Ramsay will unite and go on a dangerous journey. In parallel, they will observe numerous ruins formed after a terrible pandemic that almost destroyed humanity.
“Pokerface” / Poker Face
Genre: comedy, drama, detective
Premiere date: January 26
Where to look: Peacock
Number of episodes: 10
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Only a month after the release of Knives Out: The Glass Onion on Netflix, Rian Johnson presents his new project, again in the detective genre. It seems that Johnson has found his niche and is confidently heading in the right direction. Here the authors managed to attract a bunch of stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Adrien Brody, Ron Perlman, Nick Nolte and many others.
However, “Pokerface” is not just a detective in the traditional style of Agatha Christie. It will be a show like the legendary “Colombo”, when the perpetrator is known in advance. But the main thing in the plot is how the main character will collect the necessary evidence and, as a result, get to the truth.
“Ahsoka” / Ahsoka
Genre: fantasy, adventure, action
Premiere date: March 12
Where to look: Disney+
Number of episodes: presumably 6-8
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Star Wars fans can look forward to a range of new titles due out in 2023. Among them, the series about Ahsoka Tano is of particular interest. It was written and directed by Dave Filoni, with Rosario Dawson reprising her role as Ahsoka.
At first, the character appeared only in Star Wars cartoon projects and did not have much success among fans, but over time the situation changed. Ahsoka’s first non-cartoon appearance was in the second season of The Mandalorian (except for a voice cameo in the final film of the sequel trilogy). Now the character deservedly received a full-fledged solo performance.
“Secret Invasion” / Secret Invasion
Genre: spy thriller, science fiction, superhero action
Premiere date: spring 2023
Where to look: Disney+
Number of episodes: 6
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is also not going to give up its position, which plans to release 4 new series per year on the same Disney + and the second seasons of “What if …?” and Loki. The first among the serial novelties of the fifth phase of the MCU should be exactly the “Secret Invasion”.
In the story, Nick Fury and Talos must join forces to counteract the Skrulls, who have used their abilities to infiltrate the most important spheres and organizations on Earth. Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn and several other minor characters will return to their usual roles.
Gotham Knights
Genre: detective, drama, superhero fiction
Premiere date: March 14, 2023
Where to look: The CW
Number of episodes: 12
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The characters that have descended from the pages of DC comics will not be left without attention. Gotham Knights tells the story of how, after Batman’s death, his adopted son Turner Hayes is forced to team up with the children of his father’s enemies. This is because they all become suspects in the murder. Now young people must do everything to divert these suspicions from themselves.
The plot will feature such characters as Kerry Kelly, Harper Row, Duela Dent and Stephanie Brown. Also appearing here is Harvey Dent, played by Misha Collins, best known for his confident performance as the angel Castiel in the cult series Supernatural.
Masters of the Air
Genre: military drama
Premiere date: 2023
Where to look: Apple TV+
Number of episodes: nine
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And this is already a great alternative to the dominance of film comics and adventures in a galaxy far, far away. The plot is based on a non-fiction novel by Donald L. Miller. It will be about the military aviation of the Allies during the Second World War. Spectators are waiting for air battles from the point of view of American and British pilots.
A whole galaxy of talented young actors is involved in the project. Barry Keoghan and Austin Butler stand out among them. The latter was remembered for his amazing transformation in a biopic about Elvis Presley. The great uncles Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks are executive producers, and the series has a budget of approximately $250 million. So you can hope for something really cool.
The Three-Body Problem
Genre: science fiction
Premiere date: 2023
Where to look: Netflix
Number of episodes: 8
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Netflix will not leave its viewer without interesting series, preparing to release the film adaptation of the science fiction novel “The Three-Body Problem” by Chinese writer Liu Cixin. This story tells about the first contact of mankind with an extraterrestrial civilization.
The screenplay was written by David Benioff, Dan Weiss and Alexander Wu. Starring Eiza Gonzalez, John Bradley and Benedict Wong, who we all know well from his role as Wong in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Interestingly, they are also preparing their own adaptation in China, where they plan to release a series consisting of 24 episodes.
The Fall of the House Usher
Genre: supernatural, horror, drama
Premiere date: 2023
Where to look: Netflix
Number of episodes: 8
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Another film adaptation on our list, and again Netflix. This will be a story based on the story “The Fall of the House of Usher” by Edgar Allan Poe. It was worked on by Mike Flanagan, known for his work in the horror genre.
To date, there is little information about this project. It is known that during the filming of the actor Frank Langella was fired, and Bruce Greenwood came to his place. In addition to him, Carla Gugino, Mark Hamill and a number of less status stars joined the kat. The series will consist of 8 episodes familiar to Netflix.
“Idol” / The Idol
Genre: drama
Premiere date: 2023
Where to look: HBO
Number of episodes: 6
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“Idol” is interesting for many reasons. In addition to screenwriters Reza Fahim and Sam Levinson, Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, also worked on the development of the plot. He also played one of the main roles. Tesfaye’s partner on the set was the daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis, Lily-Rose Depp.
In the story, young pop star Jocelyn is forced to cancel her tour due to a severe nervous breakdown. But the girl strives to return to the game and become a real pop idol. The character of The Weeknd Tedros should help her in this, but over time, a very difficult love relationship arises between the characters. Participation in the series was one of the last roles of Anne Haych, who tragically died in August 2022.
«Continental» / The Continental
Genre: action, crime thriller
Premiere date: 2023
Where to look: Peacock
Number of episodes: 3
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Little by little, the universe of John Wick is expanding. In March, the fourth part of the adventures of the imperturbable killer should be premiered, Ballerina with Ana de Armas is preparing for the release, and we are waiting for Continental. Formally, this is a prequel set in 1975 New York.
It is not difficult to guess that we will talk about the history of the eponymous hotel for mercenaries. The showrunners and screenwriters of the project were Greg Coolidge and Kirk Ward. Starring Colin Woodell and Mel Gibson. It will be a mini-series consisting of only three episodes.
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In addition to the above-mentioned novelties, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the list of series that are certainly in the must see status. True, it is not at all a fact that all of them will be released in 2023, because the release dates of some are still unknown.
Gen V / Gen V (Amazon Prime Video) is a spin-off of the super-successful TV series The Boys, which tells about teenagers with superpowers who study at a specialized school run by Vought International.
White House Plumbers (HBO) – A film adaptation of the novel by Egil and Matthew Krogh, which deals with the so-called “Plumbers of the White House”. Their task was to identify sources of leakage of top-secret data, in particular about the Watergate scandal.
Love and Death / Love and Death (HBO Max) – a story based on real events that took place in the 80s. Texas housewife Candy Montgomery hacked her best friend to death out of jealousy.
Welcome to Derry / Welcome to Derry (HBO Max) – a prequel to the It dilogy, the events of which will take place in the 60s. The creators of the series promise to reveal the origin story of Pennywise.
Dune: Sisterhood / Dune: The Sisterhood (HBO Max) – and this is a spin-off of Denis Villeneuve’s hit “Dune”, based on the novel “The Order of the Sisters of Dune” by Brian Herbert and Kevin Jay Anderson.
