35 TV Shows That Are Premiering And Returning In Spring 2023 That Are Worth Checking Out
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There's a LOT — and I mean, A LOT — of great TV shows these days, so to help with your spring planning, I've rounded up 35 shows that are premiering or returning in spring 2023, aka mid-March through the first week of May 2023, that you should mark on your calendars:
Note: This post does not contain shows that started their seasons in fall 2022 and/or winter 2023 and are still airing, like Abbott Elementary, Grey's Anatomy, Law & Order: SVU, Chicago Fire, Ghosts, The Mandalorian, Daisy Jones & the Six, and more.
1.Ted Lasso Season 3
Ted Lasso finally returns with its highly-anticipated third season, which was also written as a "final season" according to Jason Sudeikis. This season picks up with the newly-promoted AFC Richmond facing more ridicule, as they are deemed the worst in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Nate (Nick Mohammed) has left to go work for Rupert (Anthony Head) at West Ham United. In the wake of his departure, Roy (Brett Goldstein) steps up as an assistant coach, while Ted (Sudeikis) continues to balance the pressures at work and his personal life.
When it returns: March 15 on Apple TV+
Watch the trailer below:
2.Succession Season 4
It's time to prepare to say goodbye to our favorite chaotic family as Succession embarks on its final season in March. Following the climactic ending of Season 3, where Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Shiv (Sarah Snook), and Roman (Kieran Culkin) band together to fight for control of Waystar RoyCo, this season picks up with their alliance getting stronger as tension arises between this trio and Tom (Matthew Macfadyen) and Greg (Nicholas Braun), who are standing side-by-side with Logan (Brian Cox). There's sure to be a ton of double crossing and chaos as we finally find out who will come out on top.
When it returns: March 26 on HBO and HBO Max
Watch the trailer below:
3.Love & Death
Created by David E. Kelley and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, Love & Death is an upcoming limited series based on the true story of Candy Montgomery (Elizabeth Olsen), a churchgoing Texas housewife who is accused of brutally murdering her best friend Betty Gore (Lily Rabe) in 1980. The series will explore what led to Betty's murder, including Candy's affair with Gore's husband (Jesse Plemons), and the aftermath, namely Candy's very public trial.
Starring: Elizabeth Olsen, Lily Rabe, Jesse Plemons, Patrick Fugit, Keir Gilchrist, Elizabeth Marvel, Tom Pelphrey, Krysten Ritter, Beth Broderick, Brian d'Arcy James, and more
When it premieres: April 27 on HBO Max
Watch the trailer below:
4.Tiny Beautiful Things
Based on the bestselling collection of stories from Cheryl Strayed, Tiny Beautiful Things follows Clare (Kathryn Hahn), a struggling writer who suddenly becomes a revered advice columnist at the same time she's trying to piece together her own life. Alongside Clare dealing with her relationship with her daughter in present day, the series also explores Clare's childhood and all of the pivotal moments that made her who she is.
Starring: Kathryn Hahn, Sarah Pidgeon, Quentin Plair, Tanzyn Crawford, Owen Painter, Merritt Wever, Elizabeth Hinkler, Michaela Watkins, and more
When it premieres: April 7 on Hulu
Watch the trailer below:
5.Yellowjackets Season 2
Not to be dramatic, but this is THE show of the spring for me. Yellowjackets finally returns for Season 2, and if you thought Season 1 was wild, it's time to get ready for more chaos. The new season picks up two months after Shauna (Sophie Nélisse) gave Jackie (Ella Purnell) the cold shoulder — if you know, you know. Now, the remaining Yellowjackets are trying to survive in the face of deepening hunger and fear, as tensions rise. Meanwhile, in present day, Shauna (Melanie Lynskey) is dealing with the fallout from her affair with Adam (Peter Gadiot), and adult Lottie (Simone Kessell) and Van (Lauren Ambrose) finally make an appearance. Elijah Wood also guest stars this season as Walter, a citizen detective who helps Misty (Christina Ricci).
When it returns: March 26 on Showtime (and streaming on March 24)
Watch the trailer below:
6.Beef
Beef follows the aftermath of an explosive road rage incident between two strangers: Danny (Steven Yeun), a failing contractor, and Amy (Ali Wong), a self-made entrepreneur. After the incident, their feud reaches new heights that threaten to unravel their own lives and relationships in this hilarious dark comedy.
Starring: Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, and more
When it premieres: April 6 on Netflix
Watch the trailer below:
7.Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
The first Bridgerton prequel for Netflix, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story centers around young Queen Charlotte's (India Amarteifio) rise to prominence and power. The show follows Charlotte's marriage to King George (Corey Mylchreest) that sparked both a great love story and a societal shift, creating the world of the Ton as we know it. Alongside a brand-new cast, Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh, and Ruth Gemmell will appear as Queen Charlotte, Lady Danbury, and Lady Violet Bridgerton respectively.
Starring: India Amarteifio, Corey Mylchreest, Michelle Fairley, Arsema Thomas, Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Gemmell, Sam Clemmett, Freddie Dennis, Richard Cunningham, Tunji Kasim, Rob Maloney, Cyril Nri, Hugh Sachs, and more
When it premieres: May 4 on Netflix
Watch the teaser trailer below:
8.The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 5
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel will sadly come to an end this year, and I'm simply not ready to say goodbye. Season 5 will pick up with Midge (Rachel Brosnahan) finding herself closer than ever to the success she has dreamed of, only to discover that while she's on the right path, it's still going to take a lot of sacrifice and hard work to make it an actual reality.
When it returns: April 14 on Prime Video
Watch the teaser trailer below:
9.Shadow and Bone Season 2
Based on the beloved book series by Leigh Bardugo, Shadow and Bone returns for Season 2 with even more adventure as Alina (Jessie Mei Li) and Mal (Archie Renaux) search for two more amplifiers that will hopefully help Alina vanquish The Darkling (Ben Barnes) once and for all. Meanwhile, back in Ketterdam, the Crows must forge new alliances — namely with Nina (Danielle Galligan) and Wylan (Jack Wolfe) — as they contend with new and old rivals who threaten their control of the Barrel.
When it returns: March 16 on Netflix
Watch the trailer below:
10.Up Here
This musical romantic comedy is set in New York City during the last days of 1999 and follows the extraordinary story of one ordinary couple, Lindsay (Mae Whitman) and Miguel (Carlos Valdez), as they fall in love. However, they soon discover that the biggest obstacle to finding happiness together might just be themselves. Up Here brilliantly utilizes original music to explore just what Lindsay and Miguel are thinking on their journey to love.
Starring: Mae Whitman, Carlos Valdes, Katie Finneran, John Hodgman, Andréa Burns, Sophia Hammons, Emilia Suárez, Scott Porter, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and more
When it premieres: March 24 on Hulu
Watch the trailer below:
11.Barry Season 4
Another show coming to an end this spring, Barry begins its final season journey right after the climactic events of Season 3. At least from the trailer, Barry will be spending a little while in jail, as he phones Gene (Henry Winkler) to express how much he loves him. Gene vows to do everything he can to help Barry, while Barry must deal with Fuches (Stephen Root), who is also behind bars.
When it returns: April 16 on HBO and HBO Max
Watch the teaser trailer below:
12.The Last Thing He Told Me
Based on the bestselling novel by Laura Dave, The Last Thing He Told Me follows Hannah (Jennifer Garner), a woman who must suddenly forge a bond with and protect her 16-year-old stepdaughter Bailey (Angourie Rice) after Hannah's husband and Bailey's father (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) mysteriously disappears — seemingly into thin air. Now, Hannah and Bailey must work together to try and piece together what really happened. Alongside Jennifer, the series is also produced by Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine production company.
Starring: Jennifer Garner, Angourie Rice, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Aisha Tyler, Augusto Aguilera, Geoff Stults, John Harlan Kim, and more
When it premieres: April 14 on Apple TV+
Watch the trailer below:
13.History of the World: Part II
A sequel to Mel Brooks's 1981 film History of the World: Part I, this new series follows a different period of time for each episode. With a stacked cast of comedy actors, History of the World: Part II utilizes a variety of sketches to detail events throughout human history.
Starring: Mel Brooks, Wanda Sykes, Nick Kroll, Ike Barinholtz, Pamela Adlon, Zazie Beetz, Quinta Brunson, Dove Cameron, D'Arcy Carden, Tyler James Williams, Jake Johnson, and many more
When it premiered: March 6 on Hulu
Watch the trailer below:
14.Dead Ringers
A modern take on David Cronenberg's 1988 thriller, Dead Ringers follows Elliot and Beverly Mantle (Rachel Weisz), twins who share literally everything: drugs, lovers, and an unapologetic desire to do whatever it takes — including pushing the boundaries of medical ethics — in an effort to challenge antiquated practices and bring women's healthcare to the forefront.
Starring: Rachel Weisz, Britne Oldford, Poppy Liu, Michael Chernus, Jennifer Ehle, Emily Meade, and more
When it premieres: April 21 on Prime Video
Watch the teaser trailer below:
15.Firefly Lane Season 2, Part 2
The final six episodes of Firefly Lane start streaming on Netflix this spring as we continue to follow Tully (Katherine Heigl) and Kate's (Sarah Chalke) decades-long friendship. At the end of Season 2, Part 1, Kate finds out that she has — spoiler alert — a "rare and aggressive" form of breast cancer, and is desperate for her old best friend's comfort. However, when she goes to Tully's apartment, she's already gone. These last few episodes will continue to track Kate and Tully's rocky friendship in the present, while seeing what made them so close in the past.
When it returns: April 27 on Netflix
Watch the trailer below:
16.The Power
Based on the award-winning novel by Naomi Alderman, The Power tells the story of a world where teenage girls develop the power to electrocute people at will. It's a power that is hereditary and can't be taken away, which makes everything more complex. Coming into the thrill of pure power, these girls rapidly learn that they can awaken this power in older women, too. Soon, nearly every woman in the world can do it, and everything changes.
Starring: Toni Collette, John Leguizamo, Auli'i Cravalho, Toheeb Jimoh, Josh Charles, Ria Zmitrowicz, Zrinka Cvitešić, Halle Bush, and more
When it premieres: March 31 on Prime Video
Watch the trailer below:
17.Schmigadoon! Season 2
This hilarious and beloved musical comedy series returns, and I honestly can't wait. Schmigadoon! Season 2 picks up after Josh (Keegan-Michael Key) and Melissa (Cecily Strong) find themselves in Schmicago, the reimagined world of '60s and '70s musicals. This season will pay tribute to a whole new set of musicals coupled with new original songs that only Schmigadoon! could pull off.
When it returns: April 5 on Apple TV+
Watch the trailer below:
18.Riverdale Season 7
Riverdale comes to an end this year, and let's just say, it's going out with just as much kooky chaos as you'd expect from a show that gave us organ farms, superpowers, and more. Riverdale Season 7 follows our beloved Archie Comics characters as they're stuck in the 1950s. Jughead (Cole Sprouse) is the only one that seems to realize something is wrong, because all of his friends think they are living their authentic lives. Archie (KJ Apa) is a classic all-American teen, Betty (Lili Reinhart) is the quintessential girl next door, Veronica (Camila Mendes) is a Hollywood starlet, Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) is a queen bee with a secret, and much more. Will they be able to return to the present? Or, will they be trapped in the 1950s forever?
When it returns: March 29 on The CW
Watch the trailer below:
19.UnPrisoned
Inspired by creator Tracy McMillan's real life, UnPrisoned tells the story of Paige (Kerry Washington), a messy, but perfectionist, single mom, whose life is suddenly turned around when her dad (Delroy Lindo) gets out of prison and moves in with her and her teenage son. Now, this trio must make up for all the time they lost as they come together to form a perfectly imperfect family.
Starring: Kerry Washington, Delroy Lindo, Marque Richardson, Faly Rakotohavana, Jordyn McIntosh, and more
When it premiered: March 10 on Hulu
Watch the trailer below:
20.Swarm
Set between 2016 and 2018, Swarm follows Dre (Dominique Fishback), an obsessed fan of the world's biggest pop star. Soon, she sets off on an unexpected cross-country journey, with unexpected and violent consequences, for her favorite R&B singer.
Starring: Dominique Fishback, Chlöe Bailey, Damson Idris, Rickey Thompson, Paris Jackson, Rory Culkin, Kiersey Clemons, Byron Bowers, and more
When it premieres: March 17 on Prime Video
Watch the trailer below:
21.Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies
Taking place four years before the original Grease film, the series follows the origins of the beloved Pink Ladies. Set in 1954, four fed-up outcasts decide to take matters into their own hands and have fun on their own terms as they come into their own as the Pink Ladies. Basically, Rydell High will never be the same.
Starring: Marisa Davila, Cheyenne Isabel Wells, Ari Notartomaso, Tricia Fukuhara, Shanel Bailey, Madison Thompson, Johnathan Nieves, Jason Schmidt, Maxwell Whittington-Cooper, Jackie Hoffman, and more
When it premieres: April 6 on Paramount+
Watch the trailer below:
22.Mrs. Davis
Created by Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof, Mrs. Davis follows Simone (Betty Gilpin), a nun who sets out on an epic quest to destroy the world's most powerful Artificial Intelligence known as "Mrs. Davis."
Starring: Betty Gilpin, Jake McDorman, Margo Martindale, Andy McQueen, Ben Chaplin, David Arquette, and more
When it premieres: April 20 on Peacock
Watch the teaser trailer below:
23.Great Expectations
Based on the novel by Charles Dickens and developed by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, Great Expectations tells the coming-of-age story of Pip (Fionn Whitehead), an orphan who yearns for a greater life than the one he's been given. When a twist of fate — and the evil machinations of the mysterious (and eccentric) Miss Havisham (Olivia Colman) — show Pip a dark world of possibilities, his journey really takes a turn. Now, Pip will have to work out the true cost of this new world and whether it will truly make him the person he wishes to be.
Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Olivia Colman, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Ashley Thomas, Johnny Harris, Hayley Squires, Owen McDonnell, Matt Berry, Trystan Gravelle, Rudi Dharmalingam, Tom Sweet, Chloe Lea, Matthew Needham, Parth Thakerar, and more
When it premieres: March 26 on Hulu
Watch the trailer below:
24.School Spirits
School Spirits follows Maddie (Peyton List), a teenage girl who is literally stuck in the afterlife investigating her own mysterious disappearance. Maddie goes on a crime-solving journey as she adjusts to being stranded in this high school purgatory; she gets closer and closer to revealing what REALLY happened as more secrets and lies are uncovered.
Starring: Peyton List, Kristian Flores, Milo Manheim, Spencer Macpherson, Kiara Pichardo, Sarah Yarkin, Nick Pugliese, Rainbow Wedell, and more
When it premieres: March 9 on Paramount+
Watch the trailer below:
25.Citadel
This sprawling and epic spy thriller takes place eight years after the fall of Citadel. The independent global spy agency — tasked to uphold the safety and security of everyone — was destroyed by a powerful syndicate named Manticore, who is manipulating the world from the shadows. With Citadel's downfall, elite agents Mason Kane (Richard Madden) and Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) had their memories wiped and have remained hidden ever since as they try to rebuild their lives. However, when Mason is tracked down by a former colleague (Stanley Tucci), Mason and Nadia are once again thrust into a new mission to hopefully stop Manticore for good.
Starring: Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Stanley Tucci, Lesley Manville, Osy Ikhile, Ashleigh Cummings, Roland Møller, and more
When it premieres: April 28 on Prime Video
Watch the trailer below:
26.Saint X
Adapted from Alexis Schaitkin's novel, Saint X is told through multiple timelines and explores and upends the girl-gone-missing genre. The series follows a young woman's mysterious death during an idyllic Caribbean vacation. Her death creates a ripple effect that eventually pulls her surviving sister into a dangerous pursuit of the truth.
Starring: Alycia Debnam-Carey, Josh Bonzie, West Duchovny, Jayden Elijah, Bre Francis, Kenlee Townsend, Betsy Brandt, Michael Park, and more
When it premieres: April 26 on Hulu
27.Single Drunk Female Season 2
This underrated but perfect series returns with Season 2 this April, as Samantha (Sofia Black-D'Elia) closes in on a year and a half of sobriety. While she finally feels like life is worth celebrating, Sam quickly learns that life can change in an instant. Now, she's forced to figure out how to affect change where she can, sit in her discomfort when she can't, and maybe just try to enjoy the ride.
When it returns: April 12 on Freeform, and all episodes available on Hulu on April 13
28.Fatal Attraction
A reimagining of the classic '80s psychological thriller starring Michael Douglas and Glenn Close, Fatal Attraction explores, well, fatal attraction and the themes of marriage and infidelity. Just like the film, Fatal Attraction will follow an affair that turns volatile after a woman (Lizzy Caplan) refuses to allow her married lover (Joshua Jackson) to put an end to the affair. However, this time around, the series will update the story and look through the lens of modern attitudes toward strong women, personality disorders, and coercive control.
Starring: Joshua Jackson, Lizzy Caplan, Amanda Peet, Alyssa Jirrels, Toby Huss, Reno Wilson, Brian Goodman, and more
When it premieres: April 30 on Paramount+
Watch the teaser trailer below:
29.Superman & Lois Season 3
Superman & Lois Season 3 picks up weeks after Superman's (Tyler Hoechlin) defeat of Ally Allston. Now, Clark and Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch) are working at the Smallville Gazette together and finally trying to enjoy small-town life. However, this is a superhero show after all, so their romantic bliss only sheds a light on how isolating Clark's secret identity can really be. While Clark and Lois balance their personal and professional lives, Jordan (Alex Garfin) learns what it really means to conceal a superhero identity, while Jonathan (Michael Bishop) tries to find a purpose outside of football.
When it returns: March 14 on The CW
Watch the trailer below:
30.The Big Door Prize
Based on the novel of the same name, The Big Door Prize tells the story of a small town that is forever changed when a mysterious machine suddenly appears in the general store, promising to reveal each resident's true life potential. Dusty (Chris O'Dowd) watches everyone around him reevaluate their life choices and ambitions, and he's forced to question whether he's really as happy as he thinks.
Starring: Chris O'Dowd, Gabrielle Dennis, Ally Maki, Josh Segarra, Damon Gupton, Crystal R. Fox, Djouliet Amara, Sammy Fourlas, and more
When it premieres: March 29 on Apple TV+
Watch the trailer below:
31.Class of '07
Class of '07 is a new comedy that follows a group of women attending their 10-year all-girls high school reunion when suddenly an apocalyptic tidal wave hits. Now, imagine, you're stuck in your old high school with all your old classmates trying to survive. Freshly entangled in decade-old drama, their greatest threat to survival isn't the end of the world, but each other.
Starring: Emily Browning, Caitlin Stasey, Megan Smart, and more
When it premieres: March 17 on Prime Video
Watch the trailer below:
32.The Afterparty Season 2
The Afterparty returns for Season 2, with a whole new mystery for Det. Danner (Tiffany Haddish) to investigate. This season, a wedding is ruined when the groom is suddenly murdered and every guest is a suspect. Det. Danner returns to help Aniq (Sam Richardson) and Zoë (Zoë Chao) solve this new whodunnit by questioning family members, business partners, and even star-crossed lovers.
When it returns: April 28 on Apple TV+
33.Transatlantic
Based on The Flight Portfolio by Julie Orringer, Transatlantic is inspired by the true story of the Emergency Rescue Committee, who aided in helping more than 2,000 refugees escape occupied France during WWII, including artists on the Nazis' most-wanted list. The series explores the group of people who risked their own lives to help others all while dealing with working with unexpected collaborators.
Starring: Gillian Jacobs, Grégory Montel, Cory Michael Smith, Ralph Amoussou, Deleila Piasko, Corey Stoll, Moritz Bleibtreu, Alexander Fehling, Jonas Nay, and more
When it premieres: April 7 on Netflix
34.Extrapolations
This limited series is set in the near future where the chaotic effects of climate change have become embedded into our daily lives. Extrapolations uses eight interwoven stories about love, work, faith, and family across the globe to explore the intimate, life-altering choices that must be made when the planet is changing faster than the population.
Starring: Meryl Streep, Sienna Miller, Kit Harington, Daveed Diggs, Edward Norton, Diane Lane, Yara Shahidi, Matthew Rhys, Gemma Chan, David Schwimmer, Keri Russell, Adarsh Gourav, Indira Varma, Marion Cotillard, Forest Whitaker, and more
When it premieres: March 17 on Apple TV+
Watch the trailer below:
35.And finally, Good Trouble Season 5
Good Trouble returns for Season 5 this spring, when our favorite Coterie residents face some of their biggest challenges yet. Confronted with ever-evolving relationships and new career opportunities, the Coterie crew will once again learn to lean on each other to navigate this new stage of adulthood. Maia Mitchell will also return as Callie as a guest star this season.
When it returns: March 16 on Freeform
