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The hottest leading actors to watch on TV on 2023: Is your fav on the list?

Whether you are into drama, comedy, romance or horror, watching your favorite leading stars on the small screen is always a good option.


JANUARY 10, 2023 5:36 PM EST

2023 is bringing some of the most highly anticipated shows! And with so many options to watch on TV this new year, sometimes it takes time to decide where to start.

Whether you watch Telemundo, Netflix, NBC, or Amazon Prime or are into different genres such as drama, comedy, romance or horror, finding your leading crush on the small screen is always fun! For that reason, we decided to make a list of the hottest actors to watch on TV so that you can discover your next favorite show and your new Hollywood heartthrob obsession.

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Pedro Pascal - The Last of Us (HBO Max)

This Chilean star continues to show his incredible talent in another big-budget production. Pedro will be playing the lead role of Joel Miller for the upcoming HBO adaptation of ‘The Last of Us.’

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Rafael Amaya - El Señor de los Cielos (Telemundo)

Rafael Amaya is the star of El Señor de los Cielos. The Mexican actor is back, playing the fan-favorite character of Aurelio Casillas, showing his dark side and great looks on the small screen.

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Carlos Cuevas - Smiley (Netflix)

This Spanish star stole our hearts with his portrayal of Alex in the new Netflix series Smiley, exploring the struggles of dating in this LGBTQ rom-com. The streaming platform has yet to confirm season 2 of the series, however fans are already speculating about the future of the character.

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Lucien Laviscount - Emily in Paris (Netflix)

Lucien Laviscount has had a successful career in the entertaining business so far. However his mainstream success came with the Netflix series Emily in Paris, acting opposite Lily Collins. He is now part of the recurring cast of the series, and he is expected to grace the silver screen in season 4 of the show.

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Diego Luna - Andor (Disney +)

Diego Luna needs no introduction. This Hollywood heartthrob has shown his talent multiple times in different roles. Luna plays Cassian Andor in the Disney+ Star Wars spinoff series, which tells the story of the character’s past in the five years before Rogue One.

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Richard Madden - Citadel (Amazon Prime Video)

Richard Madden is starring as Citadel agent Mason Kane opposite Priyanka Chopra as Citadel agent Nadia Singh. Described as an “action-packed spy series with a compelling emotional center,” this handsome Scottish actor continues his successful career in a new and exciting role.

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Jay Hernandez - MAGNUM P.I. (NBC)

This Hollywood actor and fashion model has shown his talent and looks in many films and series. From Friday Night Lights (2004) and Bad Moms (2016) to Suicide Squad (2016). This time he is back to reprise his role of Thomas Magnum in the reboot of Magnum P.I.

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Penn Badgley - You (Netflix)

Penn Badgley is back as Joe Goldberg! The ‘Gossip Girl’ star will be reprising his role on season 4 of the highly anticipated series, which is set to premiere on Netflix on February 9.

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Rodrigo Guirao - Juego de mentiras (Telemundo)

Rodrigo Guirao is without a doubt one of the most fan-favorite Argentinian stars on TV. The handsome actor plays Francisco Javier del Río in Telemundo’s Juego de mentiras.

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Rodrigo Santoro - Wolf Pack (Paramount+)

Rodrigo Santoro is set to star opposite Sarah Michelle Gellar in Paramount+’s upcoming original series ‘Wolf Pack.’ The Brazilian actor will be playing Garrett Briggs, described as “someone with dark secrets and deep suspicions.

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Murray Bartlett - Welcome to Chippendales (HULU)

This Australian star is part of the cast of Hulu’s biographical drama miniseries ‘Welcome to Chippendales.’ Bartlett can be seen showing off his dance moves and training a troupe of strippers on the stage.

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Justin Theroux - The White House Plumbers (HBO)

Justin Theroux and his mustache will be a big part of HBO’s upcoming political drama. The actor will portray G. Gordon Liddy in the highly anticipated miniseries.