Emmys 2023: Outstanding Limited Series — Our Dream Nominees!

The White Lotus' shift to Drama Series is good news for all of the potential nominees in this year's Emmy race for Outstanding Limited Series. Not only does the absence of Mike White's HBO phenom create an open slot for another, potentially lower profile project to sneak in (yes, A Small Light, we are looking at you), but it means the ultimate winner will not be a foregone conclusion.

Scroll through the list below to review all of our Dream Nominees (remember, these aren't predictions; they're wish lists) and then tell us if our picks warrant a "Hell, yes!," "Um, no" or "How could you leave off such-and-such?!"

For the record, 2023 Emmy nominations will be voted on from June 15-26, and unveiled on July 12. The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony is scheduled to air on Monday, Sept. 18 on Fox.

Scroll down for links to our previous Dream Emmy categories:

🏆 Outstanding Drama Series — Our Dream Nominees
🏆 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series — Our Dream Nominees
🏆 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series — Our Dream Nominees
🏆 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series — Our Dream Nominees
🏆 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series — Our Dream Nominees
🏆 Outstanding Comedy Series — Our Dream Nominees
🏆 Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series — Our Dream Nominees
🏆 Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series — Our Dream Nominees
🏆 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series — Our Dream Nominees
🏆 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series — Our Dream Nominees

WHY IT DESERVES A NOD: Netflix's story of two unhappy souls whose paths collide after a vicious road rage incident spawned both humor and tragedy, allowing stars Ali Wong and Steven Yeun to showcase their deep arsenals of talent. From comedy that bordered on absurdism to the emotional meltdowns that had our jaws scraping the floor, the series repeatedly shocked us before culminating with a (literal) bang that tugged on our heartstrings. By the end, BEEF's flame-broiled insanity left us hoping creator Lee Sung Jin has something else to throw on the grill soon.

WHY IT DESERVES A NOD: Hugo Blick's chase Western — about Emily Blunt's Cornelia Locke, an English aristocrat who arrives in 1890 America hellbent on avenging the death of her son — was not an easy watch, especially once it dove into greater detail about what plagued Cornelia and her boy. But you'll have a difficult time finding a more visually stunning show on Prime Video, or a more beautiful love story than the one shared by Cornelia and Eli (played to stoic perfection by Chaske Spencer).

WHY IT DESERVES A NOD: Combining Looney Tunes absurdity with the cowboy aesthetic of the Wild West, this ambitious comedy from Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof was uniquely entertaining. The story followed Simone, a wry nun who set out to destroy the seemingly all-knowing titular algorithm in a holy quest that grew increasingly ridiculous as the plot unfolded. The show's adept commentary on humanity's relationship with faith and technology — offered through a clever, surrealist lens — took the series beyond its funny premise and delivered a meaningful experience worthy of endless praise.

WHY IT DESERVES A NOD: Hulu's nail-biter of a psychological drama started off with a killer concept — a serial murderer takes his therapist hostage in an attempt to cure himself of his violent urges — and built on it with a pair of note-perfect performances, with Steve Carell as the level-headed therapist and Domhnall Gleeson as his jittery patient. The Americans creators Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg proved once again that they're experts in excruciatingly tense drama, and the brisk half-hour format ensured the thrills never got stale.

WHY IT DESERVES A NOD: National Geographic's take on Anne Frank's story, told from the perspective of Frank family friend/protector Miep Gies, used a modern sensibility — and a distinctly feminine perspective — to shed new light on the horrific historical tale. While The Holocaust certainly offers no dearth of tragic loss and senseless violence, A Small Light did its subjects a great service by leaning into the moments of joy that studded the Franks', and Gies', lives even during that tormented time. The combination made for a highly watchable, profoundly moving limited series led by the remarkable Bel Powley as Miep and anchored by Liev Schreiber's grounded performance as Anne's father, Otto Frank.

WHY IT DESERVES A NOD: Donald Glover and Janine Nabers' stinging dark comedy followed Dre, an obsessive fan who embarked on a bizarre killing spree in the name of her favorite R&B singer, Ni'jah. A comedic satire of the parasocial relationship between fan and entertainer, the show eloquently blurred the lines between reality and fiction with distinct Beyoncé references juxtaposed against violent imagery, making for a compelling yet profoundly disturbing ride. And Dominique Fishback's spectacular performance, seamlessly switching from shy girl to homicidal maniac, solidified the actress as one of the best in her class.