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JAMES HINCHCLIFFE’S Joker-themed Viennese Waltz to “You Don’t Own Me”

DANCING WITH THE STARS | 23.11 “Halloween Night”

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Dancing with the Stars Season 5 Week 6: Rewatch

Another infamous week in DWTS history. I really am not looking forward to watching Sabrina and Mark do their final dance on the show. But here we go. Let's just get this started. Also, this is the first week that the stars do two dances.

Sabrina and Mark- Foxtrot (Judges' Score=25, My Score=9)- Speaking of Sabrina, I actually thought this dance was judged way too harshly. I thought she was smooth when she needed to be but she also didn't lose the trademark Sabrina stamp of being feisty and fierce (as she should as a Cheetah Girl). Her posture was great. Her technique was impeccable. Musicality was incredible. There was a mistake where she did lose her footing, but it was great otherwise. CAI was right on the money with this one.

Jennie and Derek- Mambo (Judges' Score=27, My Score=9)- Jennie was so much more confident this week than she was last week. Her hips were moving. She was sure of herself. She had a good time. She just left it all on the floor and it was so much fun to watch. There were a couples of small mistakes throughout, but as a performance, this was Jennie's best dance so far.

Jane and Tony- Jive (Judges' Score=22, My Score=7)- So I'll say this. Jane hit every single step. There were only a handful of mistakes. The issue was that the jive just didn't suit Jane. She needed to be sharper and more precise. It was just kinda low energy. It's not that she didn't perform at a high level, the energy itself was just low. Again, like the judges said, it has everything to do with the jive not being a match for Jane.

Cameron and Edyta- Samba (Judges' Score=25, My Score=8)- This dance was good. I did think that Cameron's leg and hip action were actually really good for this dance. Taller men typically struggle with this, especially men with long legs. But he did not struggle there. I think his arms were a bit of a mess. I also wanted just a bit more energy and groundedness from him. I also wanna say that Cameron is so freaking sexy. This costume really highlighted his arms, legs and booty in the best way. Mmph.

Mel and Maks- Rumba (Judges' Score=30, My Score=10)- This was amazing. Perfect. Their chemistry was off the charts. Mel's technique was incredible. No notes.

Marie and Jonathan- Paso Doble (Judges' Score=23, My Score=8)- Marie was definitely way more in tune with her body this week than usual. Her posture was a lot better than it has been. However, she did not push as hard as she usually does and I also felt that the shaping was off. I keep saying this with Marie, but there are moments of greatness that are sprinkled throughout her dances. I just can't wait until we get to the dances where the greatness is realized the entire way.

Helio and Julianne- Cha-cha (Judges' Score=28, My Score=9)- What a way for them to come back. Helio looked so much more comfortable. He was the Helio that we all know and love and SHONE! The dance was technically good. The performance was high. I will say that I wanted his feet a tad bit sharper. But otherwise, a top notch dance. Also, I forgot that this was the dance that Julianne farted during their interview with Samantha. DWTS was in the news every single week during this season for something whether it was as small as an accidental fart or as large as Marie fainting. I miss these days.

Group Rock and Roll- I really enjoyed this group dance and it is one that I come back to and watch every so often. The thing I love the most about it is that we got to see how close this cast was to one another and we got to see how good they all are. This might be the strongest top 7 in DWTS history. There are no duds. Everyone is quite good. The pros were also just much better back then. I'm so sorry, I'm not sure what the difference is, but it's so apparent. I loved the group choreo. Even the rehearsal package was just joyous. I wish we could have DWTS go back to this. We are missing the fun and the camaraderie. We will see more of that on display next week.

My Rankings and Scores Out of 30:

1 Mel and Maks- 30 2 Helio and Julianne- 28 3 Sabrina and Mark- 27 =Jennie and Derek- 27 5 Cameron and Edyta- 25 6 Marie and Jonathan- 23 7 Jane and Tony- 22

So from this point on, every single elimination will be difficult. All of these couples are incredible and had exactly what they needed to win this show. I'm upset that Sabrina and Mark were eliminated, but I wouldn't have wanted Cameron and Edyta (the other half of the bottom 2) to go over them. If I had to choose, I would've chosen Jane and Tony and even that feels wrong because they are also incredible and have so much left to give. So yeah, it's gonna be gut wrenching from here on out. Let me know y'all's thoughts and I will talk to you soon!

[wickedlybadass]

DWTS was on Disney+ for 2 seasons, not 1!

Why do I see everywhere that DWTS is returning to ABC after being on Disney+ for one season?  The show was on Disney+ for 2 seasons, not 1!  Season 30 AND 31 were on Disney+.

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DWTS Fantasy Game Season 33

Though Jason has decided not to watch DWTS with me; which is perfectly fine, I still made him select pros for our Fantasy DWTS game. I changed the rules or rather the points system a little bit. Here it is with our selections:

Jason’s Team Round 1 Pick 1: Daniella Round 2 Pick 2: Witney Round 3 Pick 1: Sasha Round 4 Pick 2: Gleb Round 5 Pick 1: Emma Round 6 Pick 2: Brandon Last Spot: Pasha

Tabetha’s Team Round 1 Pick 2: Rylee Round 2 Pick 1: Alan Round 3 Pick 2: Jenna Round 4 Pick 1: Ezra Round 5 Pick 2: Britt Round 6 Pick 1: Val Last Spot: Pasha

I decided instead of someone getting an unfair advantage of having an extra pro since the cast is uneven, that instead we’d share the points of whatever pro was left; which happened to be Pasha. 

If the pro is eliminated and they participate in another team's dance routine, including just an extra/support they get half the number of points given.

Score of 0-12 (0 points / 0 points) Score of 13-19 (1 point / 0.50 points) Score of 20-25 (2 points / 1 point) Score of 26-30 (3 points / 1.50 points) Score of 31-35 (4 points / 2 points) Score of 36-39 (5 points / 2.50 points) Score of 40+ (6 points / 3 points)

Who’s team do you think is stronger? Who do you think will win?

Week 3.B Points: Brandon: 4 Daniella: 3 (X) Emma: 2 Gleb: 4 Sasha: 4 Witney: 3

Alan: 3 (X) Britt: 2 (x) Ezra: Jenna: 5 Rylee: 4 Val: 3

(x) Pasha: Jason's Total: 20 [Total: 59] Tabetha's Total: 17 [Total: 52]

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TVLINE'S YEAR IN REVIEW!

2023 in Review: The 20 Best Shows

BY TEAM TVLINE

DECEMBER 4, 2023 7:30 AM

TVLine’s annual year-end retrospective is officially here! And we could save the best for last, but really, where’s the fun in that?

Rather, our Year in Review kicks off with a ranking of 2023’s 20 best series, a list created by our editors’ spirited debates and reminiscences about the past 12 months of television.

Our ranking below covers the spectrum of broadcast, cable and streaming, from the sophomore slump-less Abbott Elementary to Fargo‘s triumphant return to a standout second season for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. We’ve got returning veterans (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Succession) and breakout newbies (Silo, Shrinking), plus a few hidden gems from this TV year (if you’re not watching Dave… well, why not?).

But as much as we love a good spoiler here at TVLine, we won’t ruin the entire list for you. Keep scrolling to see our picks for 2023’s best shows — including our No. 1 pick for the best show — then drop a comment with your own favorites!

Still to come in TVLine’s Year in Review: Worst Shows of 2023, Biggest Plot Twists, Sexiest Scenes, Character Deaths That Nearly Killed Us, Shocking Cast Exits and much, much more!

20

The Other Two(Max)

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Max’s showbiz satire was funnier than ever in its third (and ultimately, ugh, final) season, skewering everything from Jeff Bezos’ billionaire status to Disney’s famously tepid approach to LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Stars Heléne Yorke and Drew Tarver respectively took Brooke and Cary to new, cringe-worthy lows, as Brooke made a half-hearted attempt at do-gooding and Cary’s desire for fame became even more insatiable. But The Other Two also proved it could still surprise us, wading into occasionally dramatic waters — Brooke and Lance’s breakup fight, or the surprisingly moving series finale — that were just as effective as the show’s nonstop punchlines. — Rebecca Iannucci

19

One Piece (Netflix)

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Netflix has bonafide TV gold on its hands with this live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s long-running manga series about a ragtag group of pirates on a global quest for the ultimate treasure, the titular “One Piece.” A winning combination of breathtaking visuals, a delightful tone, incredible fight scenes and inspired casting resulted in a final product that managed to both impress critics and appease fans — an incredibly rare dual feat, especially in the inconsistent realm of live-action reimaginings. — Andy Swift

18

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video)

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An occasionally uneven final season does not mask the simple truth: The Amazon comedy went out with a bang. Not only did Season 5 produce some of the finest episodes in Maisel’s entire run — we’re looking at you, Episode 6’s hilarious and heartbreaking Susie-centric “The Testi-Roastial” — but Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino delivered the period-appropriate goods when it mattered the most, i.e. via the immensely satisfying series finale. — Michael Ausiello

17

Silo (Apple TV+)

Juliette and Sheriff Holston (David Oyelowo)

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To be honest, this dystopian drama had us at “the last 10,000 people on Earth reside inside a mile-deep home.” But Silo took that provocative premise and added to it a knockout cast led by Rebecca Ferguson (and many of whom stuck around a lot shorter than you might have expected!), incredible and tactile production design, and a twist or two that even those who read the first of Hugh Howey’s Wool novels did not see coming. — Matt Webb Mitovich

16

The Fall of the House of Usher(Netflix)

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Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy ended their time at Netflix the way they started it: by scaring us silly while making us ache (in a good way!). Usher, based on various works by Edgar Allan Poe, followed the immensely satisfying formula the executive producers put forth in The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor. First, have a terrific ensemble play out an emotionally resonant saga. Then, sprinkle in just enough jump scares to distract from the deftly woven existential dread! Even better: This time around, Flanagan added heavy hitters Bruce Greenwood and Mary McDonnell to his troupe, giving Usher a solemnity befitting the final jewel in the horror auteur’s Netflix crown. — Kimberly Roots

15

Dave (FXX)

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With its third season this spring, Davemaintained its status as one of the best shows that not enough people are talking about. The FXX comedy took a deep dive into its protagonist’s psyche as he searched for new love and interrogated his own thirst for fame. The result — as is often the case with Dave — was a bizarre, sincere, reliably funny and surprisingly cameo-filled (Brad Pitt?!) batch of episodes, building to an unpredictable finale that was as horrifying as it was hilarious. — R.I.

14

Fargo (FX)

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FX’s pitch-black crime anthology has made a triumphant return with Season 5, easily its best and most exciting outing in years. (Yes, only three episodes have aired so far, but trust us: It keeps getting better.) Juno Temple is a real spitfire as Minnesota housewife Dot, and Jon Hamm turns that old Don Draper mystique on its head as macho sheriff Roy Tillman. Season 5 strips away the indulgences that derailed previous Fargo seasons and ups the ante with a barrage of high-octane action sequences. Are we hooked again? Oh yah, you betcha. — Dave Nemetz

13

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds(Paramount+)

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The Paramount+ show’s sophomore run was a crowd-pleasing affair that gave us a little bit of everything. From Una Chin-Riley’s thought-provoking ethics trial to that charming musical episode that had us singing its praises (and proved this cast has serious vocal chops) — and let’s not forget that bonkers crossover with the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks — Season 2 took big creative swings that elevated the show to bold new heights and yet, never forgot its roots. — Keisha Hatchett

12

The Great (Hulu)

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The Hulu series delivered another — ahem — great season of absurdist comedy and political intrigue as Peter and Catherine finally called a truce and recommitted themselves to their marriage. The couple’s twisted romance felt especially engrossing this season, due in large part to Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult’s beautifully layered performances that were as devastating as they were funny. And the show’s needle-drop ending moment, during which Catherine danced through her grief to the tune of AC/DC’s “You Shook Me All Night Long,” highlighted an invigorating season of growth and loss tinged with raucous humor. — K.H.

11

Snowfall (FX)

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Set during the height of the 1980s crack epidemic, FX’s captivating drama ended its run on a series high as Franklin Saint wound up destitute and wandering the neighborhood he destroyed with drugs. Portrayer Damson Idris was brilliant in his final outing as the ruthless dealer, delivering a standout performance that deftly illustrated how greed, ego and addiction fueled the character’s gut-wrenching demise. It’s an unspeakable crime that Snowfall never received the Emmy recognition it deserved, especially after an exceptional final season that solidified its status as one of the all-time greats. — K.H.

10

A Small Light (Nat Geo)

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National Geographic’s gripping retelling of Anne Frank’s tragic story didn’t get a lot of love when it was released. And that’s a shame, because the limited series — told from the perspective of Frank family friend/protector Miep Gies (excellently played by Bel Powley) — did its subjects a great service by leaning into the moments of joy that sparked even in the darkest days of the Franks’ and Gies’ lives. With a modern sensibility and an examination of hatred that sadly still reverberates throughout the world, A Small Light was a profoundly moving project anchored by the warm gravitas of Liev Schreiber as Anne’s father, Otto Frank. — K.R.

09

Abbott Elementary(ABC)

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There was no sophomore slump for the hit ABC comedy, which continued to bring the laughs in its second season while also deepening its characters in ways that were both hilarious and illuminating. (Barbara’s school-fire meltdown is an unforgettable example.) With thoughtful but funny storylines, like the introduction of Janine and Melissa’s messy family dynamics, Abbott Elementary successfully expanded its scope beyond the school walls. Meanwhile, the delicious romantic tension between Janine and Gregory is still alive and well, even after the pair took some steps forward and backward in their “will they/won’t they” dynamic. — Vlada Gelman

08

Shrinking (Apple TV+)

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A series about grief turned out to be one of the year’s funniest and most heartwarming. Jason Segel lit up the screen as a widower struggling to parent his teenage daughter and move on from his loss. His big life change sparked an avant-garde approach to his work as a therapist, leading him to fly off the rails personally and professionally, as the impeccable supporting cast — including Harrison Ford, Christa Miller and Jessica Williams — landed well-executed quips and touching moments. Poignant and wildly entertaining, Shrinking proved that silver linings do exist, even if dark clouds may be blocking our view. — Nick Caruso

07

BEEF (Netflix)

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Netflix’s story of two unhappy souls whose paths collide after a vicious road rage incident spawned both humor and tragedy, and allowed stars Ali Wong and Steven Yeun to showcase their deep arsenals of talent. From comedy that bordered on absurdism to the emotional meltdowns that had our jaws scraping the floor, the series took some thrilling turns before culminating with a literal bang that nearly destroyed us. By its end, BEEF‘s flame-broiled insanity left us hoping creator Lee Sung Jin has something else to throw on the grill soon. — N.C.

06

Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee)

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Now this one was a surprise! Amazon Freevee’s wildly chaotic prank comedy flew under the radar at first, placing an unsuspecting real guy named Ronald on the jury of a completely fictional court case, but it delivered more laughs than just about anything on TV this year. The twists were almost too crazy to believe — James Marsden cracked us up playing an arrogantly entitled version of himself — but it was the underlying sweetness here, with Ronald bonding with his fellow jurors as the trial dragged on, that made all those long days in the jury box worth it. — D.N.

05

The Last of Us(HBO)

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Executive producers Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin blended a cracking-good cast (expertly led by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey), beautifully spare scripts and loving devotion to/willingness to deviate from the source material — a post-apocalyptic zombie video game! — all to create one of the finest dramas we’ve seen in years. Let’s take a moment, as well, to acknowledge standout guest stars like Murray Bartlett, Nick Offerman and Ashley Johnson, whose performances propelled the deeply moving story toward its gorgeous, albeit devastating, Season 1 conclusion. — K.R.

04

Poker Face(Peacock)

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Star Natasha Lyonne and director Rian Johnson teamed up to pen a love letter to classic TV detective dramas with this charming Peacock mystery. It’s a real throwback, with Lyonne’s amateur private eye Charlie Cale solving one self-contained mystery per week and meeting a roster of fun guest stars, but Lyonne’s sassy, quippy performance brings it all right up to the present day. This isn’t bulls—t: We could watch her solve crimes all day. — D.N.

03

The Bear (Hulu)

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The first season of Hulu’s culinary dramedy, it turns out, was just an appetizer. Season 2 was even more delicious, taking its sweet time to let the drama marinate as chef Carmy and his pals worked their butts off to build a fine-dining restaurant from scratch. The energy was infectious, the emotions were raw, and the performances were astoundingly good, cutting right to the bone. Throw in an all-timer of a holiday episode with a feast of big-name guest stars, and The Bear’s sophomore outing somehow left us both supremely satisfied and hungry for more. — D.N.

02

Succession��(HBO)

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Amber Riley Makes History as First Celebrity to Win "The Masked Singer" and "DWTS"

Amber Riley Makes History as First Celebrity to Win “The Masked Singer” and “DWTS”

Amber Riley took home the Golden Mask trophy on Nov. 30, becoming the first celebrity to win both “The Masked Singer” and “Dancing With the Stars.” For the decorated musician and Broadway actor, winning “The Masked Singer” is just further proof that her onstage talents run the gamut. Back in 2013, she was crowned the winner of “DWTS” season 17. “I hope everybody felt my soul, because I bared it…

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Ms Siwa I did not expect that...something lgbt just happened to me

If you needed a reason to tune in and vote for Jojo this is it 🔥

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JoJo Siwa and Jenna Johnson’s Redemption Argentine Tango

[disasterpurplebois]

Hi. Hello. I know ABC is a Disney company and we have questionable motives from them as a whole but we just had a same sex couple on Dancing with the Stars and I so fucking emotional about it

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Best night ever at the @lakers

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Dancing with the Stars Season 4 Week 5: Rewatch

Ian and Cheryl- Samba (Judges' Score=24, My Score=9)- This has been Ian's best dance by far. I felt his confidence. He had nice hip action. He really loosened up a lot. I think this was probably his breakthrough performance. His feet were a little more stompy than I would've liked and the dance wasn't as smooth as it could've been. But, he really did a great job. And I just have to say that I miss these days of DWTS. The focus on the performance quality and the technique of each celeb was so much higher than it is now. They focus so much on the production value nowadays that the actual dancing gets lost. Productions are nice, but should come as a plus to the good dancing. The dance should not be carried by the production.

Clyde and Elena- Rumba (Judges' Score=13, My Score=5)- Okay, so here. It was just too carefully placed. I could see all over Clyde's face that he was really trying to prove that he was trying to do the dances correctly and all of that. I'm glad Len recognized that and also realized that he was probably a bit too harsh the previous week. But as a result of that, I just felt like the dance lacked a lot of the charm that Clyde's dances usually have. And honestly, the rumba was probably the one dance Clyde just could not figure out. He had heel leads everywhere. There was virtually no hip action except at the beginning. His hands were lifeless. It just wasn't great. I'm glad Elena spoke about the "lift" and pointed out that it wasn't supposed to be that, but Clyde is so tall that sometimes things go awry.

Heather and Jonathan- Samba (Judges' Score=21, My Score=7)- I liked this a lot. It actually is my favorite dance of Heather's. I feel like she showed a lot of personality throughout. I thought her legs were especially impressive outside of a few moments. I agree that the top half of her body is what she needs to work the most on. It lacks the strength and the finesse that she needs to take her to the next level. But I really did enjoy this a lot.

Joey and Kym- Rumba (Judges' Score=25, My Score=9)- So first of all, I think this is the best look I've ever seen Kym have on the show. And that's no shade. Kym was breathtaking. I had to snap myself back into the whole dance and watching Joey. Red is your color girl. Whew. Anyway, I thought it was a really good dance. I can kinda see what the judges were seeing about it being too feminine, but I wouldn't use that word. I would use overperforming, like CAI said. Things were a little off in his shapes, his technique and even on his side of the partnerwork with Kym.

John and Edyta- Samba (Judges' Score=18, My Score=5)- I did not know that John used to be a drummer. That explains why he seems to have so much musicality and rhythm when it's usually people like him (older white men) that tend to struggle the most with musicality and rhythm. Now this dance proved why the samba is so hard. The difficulty of the technique made it hard for him to really settle into the dance like I would've liked. He had fun, but he never truly settled into the dance. He's had better, but it wasn't his worst.

Laila and Maks- Rumba (Judges' Score=28, My Score=10)- This is another one of my favorite dances ever performed on this show. So I'm loving that I get to blog about it in this way. Now I tried so hard to find something wrong with this dance, but there was nothing. She was sexy. It was elegant. I loved the hip action. Her feet were placed so well. Her arms were gorgeous. The connection was amazing. The performance was incredible. This should've been the first perfect score of the season. Not saying that the first one didn't deserve it. Because Apolo definitely deserved. But this deserved too. Sorry for stanning so hard, but this dance is really top tier to me.

Apolo and Julianne- Samba (Judges' Score=30, My Score=10)- Like I said. I think this dance definitely deserved the score it got. These two came out and DEVOURED the samba. Julianne did an amazing job with the choreography. And Apolo put on a top notch performance. His hips were spot on. He fixed the sliding issue. It was clean and precise. Just yes.

Billy Ray and Karina- Rumba (Judges' Score=17, My Score=5)- Mm. Okay. So he stepped the whole thing and there was no hip action. He really didn't move and the moving he did do was kinda hard to watch. Loved his arms though. I thought those were the best part of the dance by far. I don't like how they're grading him on a curve though. Billy Ray is great. I like him. He sucks as a dancer and is on the same level as Clyde and I wish they would stop using perceived dedication as a way to differentiate the two of them. Neither of them are great and both had pretty bad nights with very similar problems.

My Rankings and Scores Out of 30:

1 Laila and Maks- 30 = Apolo and Julianne- 30 3 Joey and Kym- 26 4 Ian and Cheryl- 25 5 Heather and Jonathan- 22 6 John and Edyta- 17 7 Clyde and Elena- 15 = Billy Ray and Karina- 15

So the bottom 2 were Clyde and Heather. I don't think Heather should've been there, but Clyde definitely should've been. And I think he was the right choice to go home. I did see improvement from him throughout the competition and I saw the effort. I just wish the judges would stop using a laidback attitude as a way to say someone doesn't care. I voiced a lot of my other issues with this night already, so I won't go further. But what I will say is that this has been one of my favorite nights to rewatch and review. Between seeing two of my favorite dances back to back and watching Heather and Ian come into their own and really start to blossom and Joey just being an all around good entertainer, it was a good night of dancing. I'm enjoying this season and I'm remembering why I still hold it so high to this very day. Let me know your thoughts and I will talk to you all soon.

[melaniecfinland]

This was fun! Mel’s rocking the stage at DWTS! 

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Yeah, Abbott elementary, succession and the bear these weren’t

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TVLINE'S YEAR IN REVIEW!

2023 in Review: The 10 Worst Shows

BY TEAM TVLINE

DECEMBER 5, 2023 7:30 AM

Courtesy of HBO; AMC; Disney+

We’ve made our list, checked it twice… and, yep, it’ll be nothing but coal for these bad shows.

Earlier this week, we kicked off our Year in Review by singing the praises of 2023’s very best series. But there are 10 shows that decidedly did not make the nice list this time around, and those are our picks for the worst shows of the year.

Several of the duds below were new to the TV landscape this year, dashing our high hopes with disappointing debuts (like in the case of Max’s Velma or Prime Video’s Citadel). But we’ve also got several returning veterans on our list, including tedious final runs for The CW’s The Flash and AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead.

Which network delivered this year’s biggest creative misfire, though? Scroll down to see which series claimed the top — or is it bottom? — spot on our list, then hit the comments with your thoughts.

Still to come in TVLine’s Year in Review: Biggest Plot Twists, Sexiest Scenes, Character Deaths That Nearly Killed Us, Shocking Cast Exits, Unjust Cancellations and much, much more!

10

The Crowded Room(Apple TV+)

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The 10-episode limited series starring Spider-Man phenom Tom Holland, The Dropout‘s Amanda Seyfried and Shameless vet Emmy Rossum will likely go down as one of Apple TV+’s most high-profile misfires, and with good reason: The gratingly overlong drama — inspired by Daniel Keyes’ 1981 non-fiction tome The Minds of Billy Milligan — was a meandering, predictable endurance test that squandered the considerable talents of its three stars.

09

Velma (Max)

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On paper, Max’s Scooby-Doo original was everything we could want from an adult animated series: Familiar IP with a modern twist, shepherded by Mindy Kaling? Jinkies, sign us up! And yet, even with comedy veterans on the creative team and an all-star cast voicing the Mystery Inc. gang, Velma hardly made us laugh at all upon debuting in January. What we hoped would be clever, subversive humor was instead disappointingly cynical and endlessly self-referential, stamping out any endearing qualities in Velma and her ever-sarcastic peers.

08

Citadel (Prime Video)

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Given the talent involved (Richard Madden! Stanley Tucci!), the creatives (Marvel vets the Russo Brothers as EPs!) and the reported budget (a whopping $300 million!), we had high hopes for Prime Video’s ambitious international spy drama. Unfortunately, what we got was a surprisingly by-the-numbers series that showed every sign of its reported behind-the-scenes creative differences. Like many TVLine readers, we were often left wondering where the money went and were disappointed by the complete lack of chemistry between leads Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Madden.

07

The Flash (The CW)

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It pains us to include the longest-running Arrowverse series’ farewell run, but… we reckon that if you ask most anyone involved, they’d be first to admit (and many have) that Season 8 used up the last of the good stuff, assumed as it once was to be the final season. Season 9, as a result, could only underwhelm week after week, with underbaked takes on Red Death and Eddie Thawne’s resurrection, a barely mourned Frost, a squandered Supergirlcrossover and a pointless bottle episode. Even Oliver Queen’s improbable return and Nora’s lonnnnng-awaited birth could not liven up this sloth-like sendoff.

06

Big Brother (CBS)

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In the end, Luke Valentine’s appallingly casual use of the N-word was a harbinger of the disappointing Big Brother season to come. With its milestone 25th cycle, the CBS competition show had so much potential, ultimately squandered week after week by twists that went nowhere, evictions that were reversed, and an entire seven-day stretch where literally nothing happened, save for Cameron and Jared roaming the house in monochromatic zombie outfits. Somehow, even the presence of Survivor legend Cirie Fields couldn’t save this interminable season, which stretched on for a record 100 days and limped its way to an anticlimactic finish.

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Alert: Missing Persons Unit (Fox)

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This midseason procedural was alllll over the map, tonally — oh-so-grave and veddy seriousone minute, then joke-jokey, quip-quippy! the next. The lead investigator referred to the missing as “babies” to be found, even when they were grown-ass adults. You had random jokes about Scott Caan’s hairline. Day trips from Philadelphia to Las Vegas and back. No one listened to the daughter when she insisted her own brother was (clearly) a fake. Oh, and soooo much egg rubbing!

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FUBAR (Netflix)

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The obscene acronym in the title of this very loud and very dumb Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle was a pretty apt description of the writing, too, it turns out. A pale imitation of Arnie’s glory days as an action hero, the Netflix series bombarded us with cartoonish violence and groan-worthy one-liners to the point of exhaustion. Even those of us primed for a bit of old-school Dad Movie fun were disappointed by the utter laziness on display here, shamelessly borrowing the best bits from Arnold’s old movies and somehow making them worse in the process. It’s getting a Season 2… but we won’t be back.

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Secret Invasion(Disney+)

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We’re already on record detailing exactly why and how this Marvel series made us super-mad. (R.I.P., [Spoiler] and [Spoiler], to cite but two big reasons.) But what’s even morefrustrating about what Secret Invasion did to, and with, certain characters is the fact that, upon seeing The Marvels ignore it all (!), we realize that this six-episode series was five hours of our life wasted. You are literally the better for not having bothered with it.

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Fear the Walking Dead (AMC)

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As the first Walking Dead spinoff lurched toward its grave, you’d have been hard-pressed to say that it in any way resembled the promising drama that debuted in 2015. Characters changed motivations so often that viewers considered their deaths mercy killings. Plot twists got so silly that a pair of enemies escaping from quicksand while zip-tied together seemed comparably plausible. Catchphrases were repeated with such regularity that if we’d drunk every time they were uttered, we’d have all croaked of alcohol poisoning. Ultimately, the show became so laughably bad, more than 40% of TVLine readers gave the series finale a grade of “F.”

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The Idol (HBO)

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Was it really that bad? Well, having seen every last excruciating minute of HBO’s aggressively ugly showbiz drama, we can say with authority: Yes, actually, it was. Sam Levinson seemed to think his takedown of the music industry was revolutionary, but it was riddled with clichés, and even the small bits that worked were drowned out by incredibly unsexy sex scenes and unintentionally funny dialogue. The real lowlight, though, was The Weeknd’s hopelessly wooden performance as sinister club promoter Tedros, a turn so completely devoid of charisma that it might be the single worst TV performance of the past decade. So in that way, The Idol was revolutionary after all.

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What Jojo Siwa and Jenna Johnson did for the LGBT community, especially surrounding dance, is monumental and shouldn’t be taken lightly.

Anyone who watches Dancing With The Stars knows Jenna is an amazing choreographer. But this season tasked her with something never been done before. But she was up for the challenge and took it in stride. She never forced Jojo into a strictly male or female role in their dances. She dared to be experimental and made their dances as gender neutral as possible. She kept Jojo’s movements feminine, even when she was the lead. As Derek Hough himself said, dancing isn’t about men and women. It’s about following and leading. So shoutout to Jenna for thinking outside of the box every week and proving to everyone this can be done. So many people expected two women partnered together to be a huge flop, but she turned it into the most iconic thing to ever happen to the show.

And props to Jojo who took the initial risk by asking for a female partner. She knew in her heart that she would feel more comfortable and empowered dancing with a woman, and she was bold enough to go for it. She had so many haters and people doubting her, not only because of her recent coming out but because of the fact that she danced as a child. But she still showed up every day and worked so incredibly hard and that is why she soared this season. She pushed herself out of her comfort zone every single week. She slowly transitioned from a child star to an adult, and she did it so gracefully. She truly had the biggest challenge this season - she had to be compared to the men and the women. But she didn’t let that slow her down. She started out week 1 not being able to do a single push-up, and ended up being able to lift Jenna and made it look effortless.

So shoutout to Jojo and Jenna for their courage, hard work, and dedication. This was the most fun I’ve ever had watching Dancing With The Stars, I think they’ve definitely changed the trajectory of the show and dance going forward. Jojo deserves every bit of hype she got from season 30, and Jenna 1000% deserves an Emmy for their dances. It has meant the world to me and so many others to see two women dancing together, and I am so glad a whole generation of kids and teens are getting to grow up seeing representation like this. It’s everything 🌈💜

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JoJo Siwa and Jenna Johnson’s Foxtrot - Dancing With the Stars