10 Best TV Shows Of 2023 You Can Watch Online On Christmas Day
Christmas is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a cozy TV show marathon?
As the year comes to an end, check out the 10 most-streamed TV shows in the U.S. for 2023, according to JustWatch, to find a series to binge-watch on Christmas Day.
Whether it's a post-apocalyptic drama, thrilling mystery, or heartwarming comedy, there's something for everyone on this festive list.
1. "The Last of Us"
"The Last of Us," an award-winning post-apocalyptic drama based on the acclaimed video game franchise, topped the streaming guide's 2023 list of most-streamed TV shows.
With a gripping storyline set two decades into a pandemic, the series explores the challenges of survival amid a mass fungal infection.
Featuring stellar performances by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, the first season, based on the 2013 game, scored the second-biggest debut for HBO after "House of the Dragon" since "Boardwalk Empire's" premiere in 2010. By May, it had averaged nearly 32 million viewers per episode.
Watch "The Last of Us" on Max and Spectrum.
2. "Yellowstone"
"Yellowstone," the second most-watched show online this year, could be the show for those interested in family drama.
Starring Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley and Cole Hauser, among others, the compelling neo-Western drama follows the Dutton family, who own Yellowstone, the largest ranch in Montana, and their struggles in their relentless battle to protect their land and legacy.
Watch "Yellowstone" on Peacock and DIRECTV.
3. "Ted Lasso"
For those in the mood for a heartwarming sports comedy-drama, "Ted Lasso" is the perfect choice for the holidays.
The series follows the story of American football coach Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis), who finds himself unexpectedly hired to lead AFC Richmond, a fictional English Premier League soccer team, despite lacking any soccer coaching experience.
"Ted Lasso" became a global phenomenon, receiving almost 25 billion viewing minutes across three seasons.
Watch "Ted Lasso" on Apple TV+.
4. "Yellowjackets"
"Yellowjackets" is a critically acclaimed thriller drama about survival and its lasting impact.
In the series, a high school girls' soccer team faces unimaginable challenges after becoming trapped in the wilderness following a plane crash.
The series expertly shifts between their harrowing ordeal in 1996 and the haunting aftermath 25 years later.
"Yellowjackets," which stars Sophie Thatcher, Melanie Lynskey, Juliette Lewis, Sophie Nélisse and more, has aired two seasons so far, with a third in the works.
"Yellowjackets" is available for streaming on Showtime, fuboTV, and DIRECTV.
5. "Wednesday"
"Wednesday" is a coming-of-age supernatural comedy horror revolving around the iconic character Wednesday Addams.
Season 1 followed Wednesday as she attempted to solve a murder mystery at her new school.
The first season of the Tim Burton-directed Netflix series set records upon its premiere, with 341 million hours watched in its first week.
Jenna Ortega leads a stellar cast that includes Gwendoline Christie, Riki Lindhome, Jamie McShane, Hunter Doohan and Percy Hynes White, among others.
Catch "Wednesday" on Netflix.
6. "Succession"
"Succession" takes a satirical dive into the tumultuous world of the Roy family, owners of global media giant Waystar RoyCo.
The HBO series, which concluded in May, stars Brian Cox as patriarch Logan Roy, Jeremy Strong as Kendall, Kieran Culkin as Roman, Sarah Snook as Shiv and Matthew Macfadyen as Tom Wambsgans.
With its exploration of power struggles and family dynamics, the series has garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards, making it a standout choice for a Christmas Day binge-watch.
Check out "Succession" on Max and Spectrum.
7. "The Mandalorian"
"The Mandalorian" follows the journey of the lone bounty hunter Din Djarin, who was hired to retrieve a high-priority package, which turns out to be Grogu. He ends up violating the bounty hunter code to protect the child and try to reunite him with his kind.
Three seasons of "The Mandalorian" have aired so far, with a fourth in development.
Watch "The Mandalorian" on Disney+.
8. "The Bear"
"The Bear" serves up a delightful blend of comedy and drama, following a young chef managing his deceased brother's sandwich shop in Chicago.
With a stellar cast led by Jeremy Allen White, the series has resonated with audiences, earning a renewal for both a second and third season.
"The Bear" is available for streaming on Hulu.
9. "Beef"
Netflix's "Beef" revolves around two strangers who become involved in a road rage incident that escalates into a prolonged feud.
Starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, the 10-episode series received acclaim for its performances, writing and directing. It also scored 92% and 8.4/10 on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb.
Its debut on Netflix saw it soaring to the top of the streamer's TV show chart for the U.S.
Watch "Beef" on Netflix.
10. "The Summer I Turned Pretty"
"The Summer I Turned Pretty" is a nostalgic romantic drama based on Jenny Han's novel trilogy of the same name.
Following the journey of Belly and her intertwining relationships, the series captures the essence of first love and the inevitable changes that come with growing up.
With two seasons already released and a third on the way, it's a binge-worthy choice for Christmas.
Watch "The Summer I Turned Pretty" on Prime Video.
According to JustWatch, its top 10 TV show list was based on the activity of over 40 million monthly users on its website and mobile apps from Jan. 1 to Dec. 6. The website calculates how many times users click on a streaming offer, add a TV show to a watchlist and mark a series as "seen."
