Best TV Episodes of 2023
“Bob’s Burgers,” “Frontline,” “Killing It” and “A Spy Among Friends” were among the series that gave us some of the best episodes of television this year.
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CreditPeacock Best Classical Music Albums of 2023
Our favorites include premiere recordings of works by Thomas Adès and Anna Thorvaldsdottir, as well as portraits of Missy Mazzoli and Kaija Saariaho.
CreditJeenah Moon for The New York Times, Emon Hassan for The New York Times, Chris Lee. The Best Genre Movies of 2023
We look at the finest in science fiction, horror, action and international films, all available to stream.
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CreditSam Lothridge/20th Century Studios The Breakout Stars of 2023
These eight performers and artists broke away from the pack this year, delighting us and making us think.
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‘Barbie’ Didn’t Make Our Top 10. Readers Spoke Up.
When our critics shared their top film, TV, pop music and theater picks, readers suggested “Billions,” “The Holdovers,” “Sabbath’s Theater” and others.
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CreditClockwise from top left: Randy Sartin/USA Today Sports, via Reuters; Gkids; Apple TV+; Jeenah Moon for The New York Times A rigorously researched guide on Chinese cooking, a choose-your-own adventure for pasta lovers and more, as tested by New York Times Cooking and the Food desk.
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CreditThe New York Times Seventy-one tracks that asked big questions, found new kinship between genres and helped us see the good in Ken.
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CreditNina Westervelt for The New York Times There was an embarrassment of riches from legacy role-playing franchises, beloved horror series and innovative newcomers.
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CreditLarian Studios Many of the plays and musicals that resonated this year deftly married elements of drama and comedy.
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It was a terrific year for film, whether art house or mainstream, even if the main subject the movies wrestled with was deeply pessimistic.
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CreditApple TV+ Series like “The Bear,” “Beef,” “Happy Valley,” “Reservation Dogs” and “Succession” dazzled in a year when much of the TV business was in disarray.
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CreditChuck Hodes/FX The staff of The New York Times Book Review choose the year’s standout fiction and nonfiction.
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CreditTimo Lenzen In addition to its impressionist matchup “Manet/Degas,” the Met unveiled Lauren Halsey’s spectacular new rooftop installation. Our critics weigh in on this year’s most thrilling shows.
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CreditKarsten Moran for The New York Times Top Social Media Trends of 2023: Roman Empire, Grimace Shake, Keith Lee and More
You may have forgotten — or wanted to forget — what happened on the internet in 2023. We’re here to refresh your memory.
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Critic’s NotebookHey, Pop Stars: Think Twice Before Messing With the Past
There’s good financial reason to revisit old or released material — and new technology is making it easier — but most trips back in 2023 resulted in diminishing returns.
By Jon Pareles
A Year of Girls Spilling Their Guts
From the pop supernova Olivia Rodrigo to a memoirist whose long-held ballet aspirations stalled at the barre, young women gave voice to their longing this year in memorable ways.
By Rebecca Thomas
Critic’s NotebookA.I. Can Make Art That Feels Human. Whose Fault Is That?
A fake Drake/Weeknd mash-up is not a threat to our species’s culture. It’s a warning: We can’t let our imaginations shrink to machine size.
By Jason Farago
Critic’s NotebookCountry Music’s Outrage Head Fake
A few weeks of political brouhaha this summer obscured a different story: The genre is moving, in fits and starts, from the political to the personal.
By Jon Caramanica
The 8 Most-Read Travel Stories of 2023
A golden retriever convention, flight etiquette rules and great walks from around the world: Here’s what readers loved this year.
By Tacey Rychter
2023 in Retrospect: 59 Photographs That Defined the Year in Arts
Deadheads, ballerinas and Mick Jagger: As 2023 winds down, revisit a memorable handful of the thousands of images commissioned by our photo editors that capture the year in culture.
By Marysa Greenawalt, Laura O’Neill, Jolie Ruben and Amanda Webster
CRITIC’S NOTEBOOKWhat if Dance Could Save the World?
Over the past year, dance has shown its broader worth, from stage to film, #balletcore to music videos, TikTok tutorials to movement classes.
By Gia Kourlas
FictionThe Year in Graphic Novels
Remarkable new books from established masters and promising debuts from brilliant young artists.
By Sam Thielman
The Year in Dressing Up
Eye-popping looks from 12 months of openings, galas and parties.
By Jeremy Allen and Tanner Curtis
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and the Sphere: The Year in Live Music
The touring business saw record revenue in 2023 and major tours made news, but fans still struggle with ticket prices and access — and political leaders are watching.
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