Top-rated picks for week 23, 2026

Week 23, 2026 brings together a strong mix of prestige drama, acclaimed animation, and essential documentaries. Here are the best-reviewed titles, ranked by rating.

Breaking Bad

A tightly written crime drama that follows Walter White’s descent from chemistry teacher to meth kingpin, with performances and pacing that made it a benchmark for TV drama. Available on Netflix and Netflix Standard With Ads. Rating: 9.5/10.

BTS In the SOOP

A calmer, more intimate reality series that lets BTS step away from the spotlight and into a restorative forest setting. Available on Kocowa. Rating: 9.4/10.

Band of Brothers

A powerful World War II miniseries that follows Easy Company through training, combat, and the long arc of wartime experience. Available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video With Ads, Max (HBO), and HBO Max Amazon Channel. Rating: 9.4/10.

Avatar: The Last Airbender

A widely loved fantasy adventure built around elemental bending, worldbuilding, and a clear emotional core. Available on Netflix, Netflix Standard With Ads, Paramount Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Basic With Ads, Paramount Plus Premium, Sky Go, and SkyShowtime. Rating: 9.3/10.

The Wire

A detailed, systemic look at crime, policing, and the institutions that shape both sides of the law in Baltimore. Available on Max (HBO), HBO Max Amazon Channel, and Now. Rating: 9.3/10.

Bluey

A warm, playful animated series centered on family life, imagination, and everyday adventures with Bluey and Bingo. Available on BBC iPlayer, Disney+, and Sky Go. Rating: 9.3/10.

The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal

A music documentary that traces the band’s four decades of success, setbacks, and lasting cultural impact in Canada. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video With Ads. Rating: 9.3/10.

9/11: One Day in America

A sobering documentary series that revisits the morning of September 11, 2001 through official collaboration and firsthand accounts. Available on Crunchyroll and Disney+. Rating: 9.3/10.