It is time to remember what a great year television has had. The second season of The White Lotus and The Dropout were two of the most popular shows of the year. We had a great year with a mix of high-profile shows and slow burns that were hard to stop watching.

There will be many quality television series in the years to come. Even though competition is harder than ever, every streamer and network is rising to the challenge, with more than a few promising contender to make next year as good as this one. Whether it's video game adaptation, satire with all-star casts, or the next entry in beloved franchises, these projects will keep audiences riveted to their television screens.

The Last Of Us (HBO) — January 15, 2023

Ellie and Hoel turning back to face the camera in the poster for HBO's The Last of Us.

The Last of Us is the first show of the new season on Hbo. This highly anticipated project about a smuggler tasked with escorting a teenage girl in a post apocalyptic U.S. is being developed by the network that redefined the meaning of "premium television".

House of the Dragon and The White Lotus were both turned into cultural phenomena by taking over the Sunday night slot. The show is starting on the right foot because the source material is popular with fans. We will see if it can live up to the high expectations of the audience.

Poker Face (Peacock) — January 26, 2023

Charlie Cale smiling in Peacock's Poker Face.

Rian Johnson is a guarantee for Peacock and they need a win. Poker Face is a mystery comedy that will be followed by a case of the week. The show stars many familiar faces, including Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Simon Helberg, and Judith Light, and is described as character driven.

The first four episodes of Poker Face will premiere on January 26th. Johnson has created a great space in the genre thanks to his Knives Out franchise. Poker Face is one of the most promising shows of the new year due to the fact that Lyonne is his companion for his brand of humor.

The White House Plumbers (HBO) — March 2023

Justin Theroux, Judy Greer, Lena Headey, and Woody Harrelson in a promotional photo for HBO's The White House Plumbers.

If there is a political angle to explore, the network will continue with The White House Plumbers, a five-part series. The plot follows E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy as they accidentally sabotage the presidency. Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux are two of the stars of the show.

One of the leading nominees at the 2023 ceremony will be the White House Plumbers, a show written all over it. The talent involved is enough to make the show attractive, and the subject matter will make audiences stick around to see the real-life shenanigans.

Secret Invasion (Disney+) — early 2023

Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury in Secret Invasion.

We have been waiting for Secret Invasion for a long time. The Skrulls will be the focus of the series, which is based on the classic comic book storyline of the same name. Samuel L. Jackson reprises his role as Nick Fury in a new film.

Secret Invasion is a popular storyline. The show will serve as one of Phase 5's first high-profile events and could potentially have significant ramifications for the franchise's future. There is no confirmation of a release date, but everything seems to point to an early release.

The Three-Body Problem (Netflix) — 2023

A pyramid with a figure walking towards it.

David and D.B. Weiss, the brains behind the rise and fall of Game of thrones, will return to television with a new show for the streaming service. The Three-Body Problem will be adapted by the pair. The show follows different storylines in an alternate version of history after humankind's contact with an alien race.

Two of the most controversial creators are Benioff and Weiss. The scope and premise of the show should suffice for audiences to see it. If things go well, there could be more bad news for the company.

Ahsoka (Disney+) — 2023

Ahsoka smiling while looking to the distance in a forest in The Mandalorian.

Ahsoka Tano is one of the most beloved and powerful heroes in the Star Wars canon. After starring in The Mandalorian,Rosario Dawson will be given the chance to lead her own show, which will include familiar characters like Ezra Bridger and even Darth Vader.

Fans have been following the show since it was first announced. Dave Filoni will be writing and directing multiple episodes of Star Wars, making fans hopeful. With so much talent behind and in front of the camera, it is difficult to bet against the project.

Velma (HBO Max) — 2023

Velma looking scared while on the phone in HBO Max's Velma.

Kaling is branching out into animation with a show called Velma. Velma will be based on a well-known classic. The series will focus on Velma as she tries to solve a murder mystery.

The show seems poised to rise above the controversy caused by Velma being turned into a teenage girl. There is an ensemble cast led by Kaling, plus a premise that promises to bring Mystery Inc. into the 21st century.

Love and Death (HBO Max) — 2023

Candy Montgomery smiling while sitting at a table in Love and Death.

It feels like the first time in forever in Love and Death, that Elizabeth Olsen is stepping away from the superhero world. Candy Montgomery is accused of murdering her friend, Betty Gore, in suburban Texas, in Love and Death.

The story was brought to life this year by Jessica Biel as Montgomery. Love and Death was able to thrive despite its take on the crime barely making a difference. Love and Death will be one of the most talked about shows of the summer season thanks to the stellar cast and the fact that David E. Kelley will be writing the show.

X-Men ’97 (Disney+) — 2023

The X-Men looking in the same direction in the animated show X-Men.

Nostalgia is all the rage right now, and studios are looking deep in their vaults for another beloved intellectual property to rescue from oblivion. The show will likely follow the same premise as the fan-favorite original as it tracks the lives and adventures of the most powerful Mutants.

It may seem like nothing more than a cash grab. The original series was very touching. The original X-men series explored societal and racial issues, as well as other topics. One of Disney+'s most ambitious and anticipated shows is X-men '97, because in today's delicate climate it's impossible for the team to stay out of harms way.

Agatha: Coven of Chaos (Disney+) — late 2023

Kathryn Hahn in WandaVision.

No one was surprised that WandaVision was given to her own spinoff, despite the fact that she almost stole it. The casting of Heartstopper star Joe Locke led to rumors that Coven of Chaos will be the debut of Wiccan and Speed.

Coven of Chaos will have a villainous role played by The White Lotus star Aubrey Plaza. Coven of Chaos is one of the most anticipated shows of the year because it has a promising cast and the chance for Wanda to come back.

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