The No. 1 question any TV critic gets asked: What should I be watching now? Here's your answer: The top 10 shows from the first half of 2023, in order of greatness:
"The Diplomat": Keri Russell plays a political wonk whose new post as U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom has her walking us back from the brink of war while trying to deal with an impending divorce. Creator Debora Cahn used to write for "The West Wing" — and it shows. This is another sharply written drama with smart people saying smart things. Netflix
"Shrinking": Forget Indiana Jones. Harrison Ford's finest work of the year is his portrayal of a therapist who gets high, screams at peacocks and relishes the chance to bellow lines like "You the Momma!" It's his best comedic role since "Working Girl" and a big reason this sitcom stands tall. Apple TV Plus
