The 2023 TV season has been full of great performances, from returning favorites to breakout stars. Here are a few of our picks for the best TV performances of the year so far:
Sarah Goldberg, Barry
Goldberg has always been great as Sally Reed on Barry, but she really shines in the show's fourth season. She gives a nuanced performance that captures Sally's vulnerability, ambition, and insecurity.
Jamie Lee Curtis, The Bear
Curtis delivers a scene-stealing performance as Donna Berzatto, the matriarch of a family-owned Italian restaurant. She's funny, heartbreaking, and always watchable.
Steven Yeun, Beef
Yeun is excellent as Danny Cho, a man who is trying to come to terms with his past mistakes. He gives a raw and emotional performance that is both funny and heartbreaking.
David Tennant, Good Omens
{{/usCountry}}Yeun is excellent as Danny Cho, a man who is trying to come to terms with his past mistakes. He gives a raw and emotional performance that is both funny and heartbreaking.
David Tennant, Good Omens
{{/usCountry}}Tennant is always great as Crowley, the demon who is trying to save the world. In the show's second season, he gives a particularly moving performance as Crowley comes to terms with his own mortality.
Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us
Bella Ramsey is a breakout star as Ellie, a young woman who is trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. She gives a powerful performance that is both vulnerable and strong.
Damson Idris, Snowfall
Idris gives a powerful performance as Franklin Saint, a drug dealer who is trying to make it in the world. He brings a lot of depth to the role, and his performance is one of the reasons why Snowfall is such a great show.
Bridget Everett, Somebody Somewhere
Everett is hilarious and heartwarming as Sam Fox, a woman who is trying to find her place in the world. She gives a performance that is both funny and moving, and she is a joy to watch.
Jessica Williams, Shrinking
Williams is great as Gaby Howard, a therapist who is trying to help her patients through their own personal struggles. She gives a warm and compassionate performance that is both funny and heartwarming.
Celia Rose Gooding, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Strange New Worlds. Gooding is a great addition to the Star Trek universe as Nyota Uhura. She gives a confident and charismatic performance that is both exciting and inspiring.
Kieran Culkin, Succession
Culkin gives a tour-de-force performance as Roman Roy, the youngest son of a dysfunctional family. He is hilarious, heartbreaking, and always unpredictable.
These are just a few of the great TV performances of 2023 (so far). Be sure to check out these shows and see for yourself why these actors are getting so much praise.