7 Best New Netflix Shows of 2023, Ranked By Rotten Tomatoes

Despite the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Netflix has released dozens of new shows this year.

If you feel overwhelmed by this abundance of choice, we've ranked the streaming platform's best series in order of their Rotten Tomatoes scores.

7. XO, Kitty (10 episodes, 81%)

A new chapter in the To All the Boys franchise, this series focuses on Kitty Song Covey as she starts attending a prestigious high school in Seoul. Although Kitty offers complex relationship advice to others, her own personal life is in disarray, and she must find a way to get it sorted.

6. The Diplomat (8 episodes, 83%)

For fans of political dramas, this show, which follows Kate Wyler, a US ambassador to the UK, is a must-see. As Kate maneuvers through the political landscape and fosters relationships between the two nations, her personal life disintegrates.

5. Survival of the Thickest (8 episodes, 84%)

Fronted by Michelle Buteau, this dramedy celebrates self-love and positivity. Centered on Mavis, recently dumped by her significant other, the show delves into self-reinvention and underscores the importance of change in life.

4. One Piece (8 episodes, 86%)

Netflix's recent successful adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's manga has been an immediate hit. It takes you on an exhilarating journey with the show's main characters, the Straw Hat Pirates, as they strive to find the legendary titular artifact that will make its possessor the most formidable pirate of all. Humorous and exceptionally engaging, it offers the dose of positivity we all need from time to time.

3. Wellmania (8 episodes, 89%)

This series follows a food writer with unhealthy eating habits and is an incredible mix of comedy and drama. It addresses issues such as personal and professional growth, eating disorders, and mental health. It is both humorous and strikingly authentic.

2. Beef (10 episodes, 98%)

This unsettling comedy-drama revolves around Danny and Amy, who cross paths during an unfortunate and embarrassing road incident and become entangled in each other's lives, which progressively fall apart. The show will evoke a mix of emotions you've likely never felt before.

1. MerPeople (4 episodes, 100%)

If you were captivated by H2O: Just Add Water as a child, you might still harbor a fascination for mermaids. While they don't exist in reality, there are individuals who dress and perform as merfolk for a living. This brief docu-series follows a group of such performers and investigates the challenges of their craft.