Best Docuseries 2023

True crime documentary series are a dime a dozen these days, which makes it all the more impressive that HBO’s Last Call — a disturbing but thoughtful and incisive chronicle of serial killer Richard Rogers and the queer community he terrorized — not only stood out within its genre, but earned the Golden Tomato for Best Docuseries of 2023.

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#1
Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: Disturbing and infuriating, Last Call is a raw account of murder and injustice as well as a restorative portrait of a community.


#2
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Synopsis: The unexpected 20-year journey of two unlikely office buddies, who stumble upon the truth behind the work they've been doing at a seedy call center,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sam Lipman-Stern, Pat Pespas, Brian Goetz


#3
Beckham: Limited Series
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Critics Consensus: Blessed with an affable and charismatic subject, Beckham's intimate access to one of the world's most renowned athletes makes for a delightful binge.

Starring: David Beckham, Victoria Beckham


#4
Welcome to Wrexham: Season 2
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Critics Consensus: While its marquee stars are plenty welcoming all their own, Wrexham smartly spends its sophomore season focused on the community itself to inspiring effect.

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney


#5
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields: Season 1
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Critics Consensus: As much an exposé on ugly cultural forces as it is a straightforward presentation of Brooke Shields' life, Pretty Baby is disturbing and triumphant in equal measure.

Starring: Brooke Shields

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