It has been a superb start to 2023 for streaming giant Netflix with a number of new release TV series landing on the streamer to critical acclaim.
While many of us have come to rely on Netflix being there for us on the cold winter nights, as we approach summer, they have upped the ante even more with several great television hits.
With Amazon Prime, Paramount+ and even ITVX competing for the title of number one streamer, perhaps it is no surprise to see Netflix upping their game so much – but which newly released series are the best to start with?
We checked out highly respected film review site Rotten Tomatoes to discover which 17 Netflix television series launched in 2023 have received the best rankings.
5. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story - 94%
The first big spin-off from the Bridgerton world landed early May and has proven to be almost as popular as the original series with fans rating Queen Charlotte's origin story very highly. Photo: Netflix
6. Lockwood & Co. - 92%
A young girl with physic powers builds her own ghost hunting team alongside with two boys and attempt to cleanse London of the spirits - without any adults noticing. Photo: Netflix
7. Black Knight - 89%
A number of Korean drama series have exploded on Netflix and the action packed Black Knight is the latest to build u an army of fans thanks to an intriguing story line and dystopian setting. Photo: Netflix
8. The Diplomat - 88%
Big name actors Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell star in this new political series that follows the ambassador as she UK juggles her turbulent marriage to a political star with her new role. Photo: Netflix