Best Miniseries 2023

Based on the 2007 novel of the same name, the decades-spanning romantic drama Fellow Travelers debuted late in 2023 and quickly built an audience of loyal watchers who tuned in to witness the brilliant storytelling and undeniable chemistry between stars Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey. Accordingly, it also impressed critics enough to win the Best Miniseries category.

Fellow Travelers: Limited Series

#1

Adjusted Score: 94199%

Critics Consensus: A queer romance with the full breadth and depth of an epic, Fellow Travelers is a moving showcase for Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey's captivating on-screen chemistry.

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Starring: Matt Bomer, Jonathan Bailey, Noah J. Ricketts, Will Brill

Directed By: Daniel Minahan, Matt Bomer, Ron Nyswaner, Robbie Rogers

A Small Light: Limited Series

#2

Adjusted Score: 102883%

Critics Consensus: Bel Powley's arresting performance burns bright in A Small Light, a sensitive portrait of heroism in the face of all-encompassing tragedy.

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Starring: Bel Powley, Liev Schreiber, Joe Cole, Amira Casar

Directed By: Tony Phelan, Joan Rater, Susanna Fogel, Avi Nir

The Fall of the House of Usher: Limited Series

#3

Adjusted Score: 101757%

Critics Consensus: Presenting vintage Poe stories filtered through Mike Flanagan's deliciously dark lens, The Fall of the House of Usher will get a rise out of horror fans.

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Starring: Bruce Greenwood, Carla Gugino, Mary McDonnell, Carl Lumbly

Directed By: Mike Flanagan, Michael Fimognari, Mike Flanagan, Trevor Macy

A Murder at the End of the World: Limited Series

#4

Adjusted Score: 94768%

Critics Consensus: Confounding as it is seductive, Murder at the End of the World is a worthy brain-teaser for fans of Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij's offbeat storytelling.

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Starring: Emma Corrin, Clive Owen, Harris Dickinson, Brit Marling

Directed By: Brit Marling, Zal Batmanglij, Andrea Sperling, Melanie Marnich

Swarm: Season 1

#5

Adjusted Score: 93545%

Critics Consensus: Swarm can be as unpleasant as a hornet sting, but Dominique Fishback's ferocious performance and the creators' bold creative swings add up to a truly subversive take on toxic fandom.

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Starring: Dominique Fishback, Chloe Bailey, Heather Simms, Karen Rodriguez

Directed By: Janine Nabers, Donald Glover, Stephen Glover, Steven Prinz

Dead Ringers: Limited Series

#6

Adjusted Score: 93761%

Critics Consensus: If Dead Ringers doesn't wield as cutting a blade as David Cronenberg's original chiller, it's not a pale imitation either, thanks to Rachel Weisz putting on a clinic in doppelgänger duplicity.

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Starring: Rachel Weisz, Emily Meade, Stephen Cofield Jr.

Directed By: Alice Birch, Rachel Weisz, Sue Naegle, Ali Krug

Lessons in Chemistry: Season 1

#7

Adjusted Score: 92766%

Critics Consensus: Touching on several hot button issues while benefitting immensely from a perfect pinch of Brie Larson, Lessons in Chemistry's ambitious ingredients add up to satisfying entertainment.

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Starring: Brie Larson, Lewis Pullman, Aja Naomi King, Stephanie Koenig

Directed By: Lee Eisenberg, Brie Larson, Jason Bateman, Michael Costigan

Tiny Beautiful Things: Limited Series

#8

Adjusted Score: 88438%

Critics Consensus: Tiny Beautiful Things is littered with cumbersome narrative choices, but Kathryn Hahn's soulful performance is one big plus that keeps this adaptation firmly compelling.

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Starring: Kathryn Hahn, Sarah Pidgeon, Quentin Plair, Tanzyn Crawford

Directed By: Desiree Akhavan, Stacie Passon, Rachel Lee Goldenberg, Liz Tigelaar

Bodies: Limited Series

#9

Adjusted Score: 84107%

Critics Consensus: Anchored by the indispensable Stephen Graham, Bodies' multiple twisting time strands coalesce into one satisfying binge.

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Starring: Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Shira Haas, Amaka Okafor, Kyle Soller

Directed By: Marco Kreuzpaintner, Haolu Wang

Full Circle: Limited Series

#10

Adjusted Score: 82104%

Critics Consensus: Full Circle's windy plotting may prove too labyrinthine for casual enjoyment, but Steven Soderbergh's assured direction and a stacked cast give this simmering noir plenty of intrigue.

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Starring: Zazie Beetz, Claire Danes, Jim Gaffigan, Jharrel Jerome

Directed By: Steven Soderbergh, Ed Solomon, Casey Silver, Steven Soderbergh