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Must watch science shows – the best TV of 2023

22 August 2023

About this episode

Struggling to choose what to watch? Whether it’s sci-fi, medical dramas or documentaries about the natural world, we’ve got you covered. Our TV columnist Bethan Ackerley shares a rundown of her top TV choices from 2023 so far, as well as what to look out for the rest of the year. 

Reviews of some of the shows featured in this episode:  

Foundation (Apple TV)

The Last Of Us (HBO Max and Sky Atlantic)

Best Interests (Sky Go, Amazon, Apple TV)

Wild Isles (BBC iPlayer, Amazon)

Dead Ringers (Amazon)

Silo (Apple TV)

To read all of Bethan’s TV columns visit newscientist.com/author/bethan-ackerley


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