7 Highest-Rated Miniseries of 2023 to Watch on Netflix in December

The Snow Girl

RT Audience score: 72%

The Snow Girl is a six-episode scandi-noir TV show released on Netflix this December. Adapted from a novel by Javier Castillo, the series revolves around the kidnapping of a five-year-old girl named Amaya Martín during a busy Twelfth Night celebration. Ana and Álvaro Martin experience a devastating turn of events when Álvaro momentarily loses hold of their daughter's hand and she disappears.

At the forefront of the action is Miren, a young investigative journalist who tries to solve the case herself while trying to keep her own trauma at bay. Although The Snow Girl is not a true story in itself, it aims to draw attention to the very prevalent issue of child abduction throughout Europe.

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

RT Audience score: 73%

While she was by no means the star of Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte often stole the show, and viewers were dying to know the backstory of such a fascinating character. This prequel spin-off explores her origins, focusing on how she met King George and used her magic to transform the society around her. The six-episode miniseries was a hit with most viewers and a spectacular introduction to Queen Charlotte's life story.

Bodies

RT Audience score: 81%

Bodies may have missed the mark for some due to its complicated and confusing time travel plot, but it quickly became a favorite for many viewers. Released on Netflix at the end of October, this brilliant sci-fi crime thriller captivated audiences with its exceptional acting and complex story.

The show revolves around the mind-bending concept of a dead body appearing on the same East London street in four different time periods: 1890, 1941, 2023 and 2053. Four detectives are tasked with solving the mystery of the body's identity and how it got there.

A Nearly Normal Family

RT Audience score: 83%

Adapted from the best-selling book by M.T. Edvardsson, this Nordic drama revolves around a 19-year-old accused of killing her lover. Over the course of six episodes, the girl's seemingly perfect family begins to crumble under the pressure and scrutiny of the media. Her parents, a priest and a successful lawyer, reveal their own secrets, creating even more complications.

Despite some heavy moments, this series has successfully captivated viewers worldwide with its authentic portrayal of the book's characters and their ever-unraveling lives. Be sure to read the content warnings for this one.

Dear Child

RT Audience score: 85%

This gripping German-language thriller presents a terrifying nightmare from multiple perspectives. In a quiet German forest, an injured woman and a young girl are found after a hit-and-run accident, leading police investigators on a journey to unravel a mystery that has baffled them for more than a decade.

Director and head writer Isabel Kleefeld shared her experience adapting the beloved novel, saying, 'I devoured the book in a single night, and the entire story unfolded vividly in my imagination. The material captivated me instantly.'

Class Act

RT Audience score: 86%

Class Act is a new and imaginative look at the often bizarre life of Bernard Tapie, a remarkable and sometimes controversial figure in French society. With a fresh take on his life story, this fictionalized biopic portrays his life from his humble beginnings to how he captivated the country with his various roles as an entrepreneur, politician, famous actor and singer, and charming TV host. It offers an intense version of his extraordinary life, with Laurent Lafitte delivering a memorable performance in the lead role and Olivier Demangel directing the creative team.

Tapie himself was reportedly less than pleased with the interest in turning his life story into a television series, but viewers have been thoroughly entertained by the seven episodes.

Creature

RT Audience score: 90%

This Turkish horror miniseries has been praised as one of the most underrated shows on the platform. Starring Taner Ölmez as Ziya, a determined young doctor, the series explores his ambition to completely eradicate death - but this leads to the accidental making of a terrifying unknown creature.

Set in Turkey during the Ottoman Empire, this unique take on Frankenstein offers a blend of horror and emotion that is impossible to resist. While remaining in the realm of horror, the show explores themes of community and love, allowing us to question how we view humanity as we watch the creature's desire for acceptance and connection.