Top 10 Most Popular TV Shows of 2023, According to Google Trends

Google has unveiled the top ten most-searched-for TV shows of 2023, shedding light on the year’s trending topics in search. The list reflects the continued dominance of streaming platforms, hinting at a potential shift away from traditional theater experiences towards at-home viewing.

Without further ado, here are the top 10 most popular shows of 2023, according to Google’s search data:

#10 Shadow and Bone

#9 The Fall of the House of Usher

#8 That ’90 Show

“That ’90s Show,” a sequel to the iconic “That ’70s Show” and available on Netflix, ranked as the 8th most-searched-for show in 2023. Amidst controversy surrounding an original star and excitement from fans, the series captures the summer of 1995 as Leia Forman befriends a new generation of Point Place kids while visiting her grandparents in Wisconsin.

#7 The Glory

Another Netflix hit, “The Glory,” secured a spot in the top 10 most-searched-for shows on Google in 2023. The series centers on a woman seeking revenge after being bullied out of school. Now a teacher, she enacts her plan by taking in the son of her tormentor.

#6 King the Land

Breaking away from Netflix originals, “King the Land” claimed the 6th spot. The series delves into an intense inheritance battle, featuring a clash between a charming heir and his hardworking employee, known for her irresistible smile that he finds intolerable.

#5 Kaleidoscope

Returning to Netflix, “Kaleidoscope” starring Giancarlo Esposito and Tati Gabrielle took the 5th spot. The series follows a master thief and his crew as they embark on an ambitious $7 billion heist, only to face betrayal, greed, and other obstacles that threaten their plans.

#4 One Piece

Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the beloved manga and anime “One Piece” proved to be one of the most successful and talked-about shows of the year. The series follows Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew as they journey through a fantastical world of oceans and islands in pursuit of the ultimate treasure to become the next Pirate King.

#3 Ginny & Georgia

Netflix’s “Ginny & Georgia” has garnered increasing success, leading to its renewal for multiple seasons. The show follows teenage Ginny and her family as they strive to settle down in a charming New England town after a life spent on the move.

#2 Wednesday

Netflix’s “Wednesday,” starring Jenna Ortega and created by Tim Burton, claimed the second spot as the most-searched-for show of 2023. The series follows Wednesday Addams as she navigates Nevermore Academy, honing her psychic powers while unraveling a decades-old family mystery.

#1 The Last of Us

HBO’s adaptation of the acclaimed video game “The Last of Us” became the most searched-for and discussed show on Google in 2023. The series follows a smuggler and his young apprentice as they navigate a post-apocalyptic world while escorting a teenager on a crucial mission.