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CultureLab: Must watch science shows – the best TV of 2023

Struggling to choose what to watch? Whether it’s sci-fi, medical dramas or documentaries about the natural world, we’ve got you covered. Our TV columnist Bethan Ackerley shares a rundown of her top TV choices from 2023 so far, as well as what to look out for the rest of the year. Reviews of some of the shows featured in this episode:  <a href="https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25934501-300-foundation-season-two-review-will-this-epic-live-up-to-its-promise/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Foundation</a> (Apple TV)<a href="https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25734221-800-the-last-of-us-review-an-excellent-example-of-fungal-horror/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Last Of Us</a> (HBO Max and Sky Atlantic)<a href="https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25934462-400-best-interests-review-moving-drama-about-life-with-muscular-dystrophy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Best Interests</a> (Sky Go, Amazon, Apple TV)<a href="https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25734300-800-wild-isles-review-david-attenborough-turns-focus-to-uk-and-ireland/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wild Isles</a> (BBC iPlayer, Amazon)<a href="https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25834350-400-dead-ringers-review-a-triumphant-reimagining-of-cronenbergs-classic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dead Ringers</a> (Amazon)<a href="https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25834380-700-silo-review-with-apocalypses-everywhere-can-a-new-tv-show-deliver/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Silo</a> (Apple TV)To read all of Bethan’s TV columns visit <a href="https://www.newscientist.com/author/bethan-ackerley/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">newscientist.com/author/bethan-ackerley</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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