2023's Most Disappointing TV Shows and Movies We Couldn't Wait to Watch

Berfin Ceren Meray
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The year 2023 brought a mix of thrilling successes and letdowns in the realms of cinema and television. Despite the anticipation surrounding certain projects, particularly due to their star-studded casts, the reality of their releases left audiences universally unimpressed. In this compilation, we've curated a list of the TV shows and movies from 2023 that failed to meet the high expectations and ended up being major disappointments for viewers. Get ready for a glimpse into the productions that fell short in delivering the excitement we all were eagerly waiting for.

10. Ghosted

IMDb: 5.8

Summary: Ghosted revolves around Cole, an ordinary man whose life takes a sudden turn when he falls head over heels for the mysterious Sadie. After beautiful days spent together, Cole goes to London to find Sadie when she stops responding to any messages, only to find himself in an adventure where he must save the world.

Cast: Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Adrien Brody

Director: Dexter Fletcher

9. Murder Mystery 2

IMDb: 5.7

Summary: Nick and Audrey Spitz, now full-time detectives, try to keep their struggling private detective agency afloat. Invited to their friend Mihrace's wedding on a private island, they find themselves in the midst of trouble when the groom is kidnapped for ransom, turning everyone at the celebration into suspects.

Cast: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Mark Strong

Director: Jeremy Garelick

8. You People

IMDb: 5.5

Summary: The film focuses on a couple who, falling in love and starting a new relationship, soon find themselves grappling with their conflicting cultural backgrounds, societal expectations, and generational differences.

Cast: Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Eddie Murphy

Director: Kenya Barris

7. Inside

IMDb: 5.5

Summary: Nemo, a professional thief specializing in art theft, finds himself trapped in a luxurious home with advanced security systems during a heist gone awry. To survive, Nemo must use all his cunning and creativity.

Cast: Willem Dafoe, Gene Bervoets, Eliza Stuyck

Director: Vasilis Katsoupis

6. Marlowe

IMDb: 5.3

Summary: Philip Marlowe, a private detective facing a tough period due to bad jobs and loneliness, is asked by a beautiful blonde to find her ex-lover. This new job plunges Philip into a big mystery.

Cast: Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, Jessica Lange

Director: Neil Jordan

5. Magic Mike's Last Dance

IMDb: 5.2

Summary: 'Magic' Mike Lane, bankrupt and penniless, starts bartending in Florida. An offer he can't refuse leads Mike to London for one last, larger-than-life show. However, the woman's offer comes with other plans.

Cast: Channing Tatum, Salma Hayek, Ayub Khan-Din

Director: Steven Soderbergh

4. Run Rabbit Run

IMDb: 5.0

Summary: A single mother, increasingly disturbed by her young daughter claiming memories from another person, must confront her family's painful past.

Cast: Sarah Snook, Lily LaTorre, Neil Melville

Director: Daina Reid

3. Paint

IMDb: 4.9

Summary: Carl Nargle, a successful painter hosting Vermont's number one art exhibition for about thirty years, sees his life take a different turn when a younger and better painter is hired, taking everything and everyone he loves.

Cast: Owen Wilson, Elisabeth Henry, Paul Kosopod

Director: Brit McAdams

2. The Idol

IMDb: 4.5

Summary: The story of the complex relationship between rising pop star Jocelyn and Tedros, a controlling mentor who owns a club in Los Angeles.

Cast: The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp, Suzanna Son

Creators: Reza Fahim, Sam Levinson, The Weeknd

1. Life Upside Down

IMDb: 4.2

Summary: Three couples, interconnected through friendship, love, and work, find themselves trapped in their homes in Los Angeles as the lockdown begins. The couples are forced to confront their spouses, friends, lovers, and ultimately themselves.

Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Radha Mitchell, Danny Huston

Director: Cecilia Miniucchi