Google reveals the top trending of 2023. The year in television, both across streaming and television, was a period of change. HBO's heavyweight came to a close; on the broadcast side, The CW took its final steps to move away from its origins as a hub for young adult originals. With cancellations, the conclusions of long-running series, and a coming reduction in the number of scripted series, the future of American television could look very different. But according to new info, there were a few TV titles that accelled at getting and keeping audiences' attention.
Google has unveiled the top trending
It's not a shock that makes an appearance on the list. The Netflix hit debuted towards the end of 2022, somewhat gradually building its audience and ultimately going on to become a massive success for the streamer. It remained on the streaming charts long after its debut, possibly getting a boost thanks to the interest in
But there are less-obvious inclusions as well. The presence of , a Netflix original that invites subscribers to watch episodes in whichever order they like, has a much smaller footprint, but makes perfect sense for a Google search list. It's easy to imagine viewers wondering about the correct order or, alternatively, whether the order impacts the episodes in a major way, and searching online for more info.
Outside of Netflix, was one of Prime Video's more discussed originals, but its presence over other, bigger shows like , , and is notable. There are and will be other television show rankings that measure quality and overall impact, and many will include those more culturally prominent titles. But the sustained spike in search traffic these ten series generated means their grip on audiences shouldn't go unrecognized.
