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.

Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York: Season 1

#1

Adjusted Score: 101219%

Critics Consensus: Disturbing and infuriating, Last Call is a raw account of murder and injustice as well as a restorative portrait of a community.

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Directed By: Anthony Caronna, Howard Gertler, Anthony Caronna, Charlize Theron

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96%

#2

Synopsis: The unexpected 20-year journey of two unlikely office buddies, who stumble upon the truth behind the work they've been doing... [More]

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

Directed By: Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, Dani Bernfeld, Danny McBride

Beckham: Limited Series

#3

Adjusted Score: 89657%

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.

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Starring: David Beckham, Victoria Beckham

Directed By: Fisher Stevens, David Gardner, Gary Neville

Welcome to Wrexham: Season 2

#4

Adjusted Score: 92441%

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.

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Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney

Directed By: Josh Drisko, Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds, George Dewey

Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields: Season 1

#5

Adjusted Score: 91771%

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.

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Starring: Brooke Shields

Directed By: Lana Wilson, Lana Wilson, Jay Peterson, Todd Lubin