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00:00 Oh, oh my.
00:02 There's a lot to break down here.
00:06 - Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down
00:08 our picks for the most popular and influential
00:10 YouTube channels that dominated 2023.
00:13 - I think I know what this is.
00:14 - Number 10, Nick Crowley.
00:19 If you love the chilling and mysterious,
00:21 then Nick Crowley is your man.
00:23 A unique content creator, Crowley focuses
00:25 on scary true crime topics,
00:27 most of which relate to the internet.
00:29 It's an overcrowded genre to be sure,
00:31 but Crowley stands apart.
00:32 Not only are his videos expertly produced and edited,
00:35 but he covers lesser known stories
00:36 that haven't been widely told or disseminated.
00:39 But waiting for them inside that room
00:40 wasn't some sort of supercharged computer,
00:43 and it surely wasn't a friend of the boys.
00:45 And instead, it was a monster in every sense of the word.
00:49 He has had an incredible year,
00:51 continuing his YouTube's darkest video series
00:54 and making both the second and third entries
00:56 in the darkest moments in TV history.
00:58 But unfortunately, an absolute conclusion
01:00 is something that perhaps we may never get.
01:03 And instead, we're simply left with this chilling video.
01:07 - He also peppered in a few standalone stories,
01:09 including that of Mr. Swirl,
01:10 and a horrifying TikTok video with revolting implications.
01:14 There's just no other true crime channel like it.
01:16 - Though due to the nature of cases like this in China,
01:19 a true answer has never and likely will never
01:21 be fully revealed,
01:23 leaving us with nothing more than speculation
01:26 and a mystery far darker than any we've ever delved into.
01:29 - Number nine, Tom Scott.
01:31 A British YouTuber, Tom Scott acquired enormous popularity
01:34 throughout the 2010s and early 2020s.
01:37 His videos are educational in nature,
01:39 as Scott ventures to different locales
01:41 to teach his viewers about a wide range of topics.
01:43 - Basically part of the job at this point.
01:45 - His channel became a sensation
01:46 thanks to a combination of quality,
01:48 production value, and charisma,
01:50 with Scott proving an endlessly enjoyable and curious host.
01:53 2023 was another huge year for the infotainer,
01:57 riding on Murray Yang's Parkes radio telescope,
01:59 visiting a rotating house in San Diego,
02:02 and traveling on the world's fastest train.
02:04 - 200 kilometers an hour, and we're still accelerating.
02:08 - And that's just three of the things he did.
02:09 With a healthy upload schedule
02:11 and a dependable eye for quality,
02:13 Tom Scott is one of the most reliable
02:14 and consistent YouTubers working today.
02:16 - For a video about an elevator ride,
02:18 that was a lot of steps.
02:20 - Number eight, Quega Herman.
02:22 It may seem like Let's Play channels are a thing of the past,
02:25 but Chilean YouTuber Quega Herman
02:26 proves that there is still a strong market
02:28 for gaming and goofy reactions.
02:30 (man singing)
02:33 Real name Herman Garmendia,
02:35 Quega Herman has now basically become a new PewDiePie,
02:38 with his newer channel featuring funny reaction videos
02:40 and dramatic Let's Plays, among others.
02:43 (man yelling)
02:46 Each of his videos, which means about one or two a week,
02:48 attracts millions of viewers.
02:50 With a charming personality
02:52 and fast-paced TikTok-style editing
02:54 that keeps eyes glued to screens,
02:55 Quega Herman has mastered the art of the Let's Play.
02:58 - No.
03:01 - Number seven, Like Nastya.
03:03 The entertainment landscape is changing
03:05 at a head-spinning rate.
03:06 - Ready?
03:07 (upbeat music)
03:08 Wow!
03:10 - While children were once mostly focused
03:12 on getting their screen entertainment from TV and movies,
03:15 they have flocked in ever-increasing numbers
03:16 to social media and YouTube.
03:18 And Like Nastya is there to fill their ever-curious brains
03:21 with content.
03:22 - Stand still, I gotta do my job.
03:24 - One of the most popular children YouTubers, Like Nastya,
03:27 whose real name is Anastasia Rodzinskaya,
03:30 is a kid who entertains fellow kids
03:32 with unboxings, stories, and songs.
03:34 Incredibly, she became the world's third-highest-paid
03:37 YouTuber in 2019, and has continued to dominate
03:40 the landscape ever since.
03:41 The verdict is in.
03:42 Other kids don't just like Nastya, they love her.
03:46 ♪ My birthday has come ♪
03:49 Number six, MrBeast.
03:54 Jimmy Donaldson continued to dominate YouTube
03:56 like a colossus in 2023, and looks set to continue
03:59 that trend well into the future.
04:00 - Oh, snap!
04:01 - This was yet another year full of accolades
04:03 for the young content creator.
04:05 He was crowned creator of the year at the Streamys,
04:07 and Time named him one of the world's
04:09 100 most influential people.
04:11 His channel also passed 200 million subscribers
04:14 on October 15th, making MrBeast
04:16 the second most subscribed channel on YouTube.
04:19 2023 was another fun year,
04:20 with MrBeast shredding a Lamborghini,
04:22 sending a train into a giant pit,
04:24 and burying himself for a week.
04:25 - Bury me alive.
04:27 (explosion)
04:28 (laughing)
04:28 (explosion)
04:30 Oh, that was scary.
04:31 - The fun and the philanthropy never seemed to stop,
04:33 making MrBeast one of the most incredible
04:35 channels out there.
04:36 - 100% of the money we raise is gonna go
04:38 towards building more wells like you saw in this video
04:40 all around the globe.
04:41 I know it's weird that a YouTuber has to do all this stuff,
04:44 but someone's gotta do it,
04:45 and if no one else is, we're gonna do it.
04:47 - Number five, PenguinZZero.
04:50 We are currently in the age of the streamer,
04:51 and Charles Y. Jr., aka PenguinZZero,
04:55 is still there to lead the charge.
04:56 Active on both Twitch and YouTube,
04:58 PenguinZZero is the latter site's foremost commentator,
05:02 hilariously critiquing internet culture
05:03 and its various trends.
05:05 - He's just this miasma of cringe,
05:08 this plague of awkwardness that swoops in.
05:11 - With his white T-shirt, deep voice, and flowing hair,
05:14 PenguinZZero entertains and informs millions of people
05:16 every single week.
05:17 - I knew this film was doomed to failure.
05:20 It's called "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,"
05:22 and that second part couldn't be more true.
05:24 - From reviewing new movies, to poking fun at trends
05:27 and popular videos, to exposing influencer drama,
05:30 everything is on the table,
05:31 and everything is presented with his trademark deadpan wit.
05:34 - Ooh, God, that just felt buttery
05:37 coming out of my lips right there,
05:38 the way those words danced across my tongue.
05:41 - And after winning the commentary award
05:42 at the 2023 Streamys,
05:44 it seems like White's success is still growing.
05:46 - I think that is good news.
05:47 That's something to make you smile.
05:49 - Number four, Markiplier.
05:51 One of the OG YouTubers,
05:52 Markiplier launched his channel in 2012,
05:55 and is still going strong over 10 years later.
05:57 - Hurry up, Patrick.
05:58 Patrick, hurry up.
05:59 Patrick?
06:00 Patrick, figure it out, it's a corner.
06:02 Patrick, come on!
06:03 - He certainly found a winning formula
06:04 with his Let's Play videos,
06:06 and they continue to attract millions of viewers
06:08 from around the world.
06:09 His "Five Nights at Freddy's" series is especially popular,
06:11 and they no doubt contributed to the success
06:13 of the 2023 film.
06:15 - I mean, I run about the speed
06:16 that I would expect that I would run if I...
06:18 (screaming)
06:18 Wait a minute!
06:19 If I had to run!
06:21 - But it's not all gaming and exaggerated jump scares.
06:23 In 2023, Markiplier signed with United Talent Agency,
06:27 and began working on a film adaptation
06:28 of the indie video game "Iron Lung."
06:31 Markiplier is venturing into Hollywood,
06:33 and given his expertise in the horror genre,
06:35 we're sure it'll be a smash.
06:37 - I will get my freedom.
06:39 - Number three, Pitch Meeting.
06:41 Putting Ryan George on this list is super easy,
06:43 barely an inconvenience.
06:45 He has forged a unique way of poking fun at movies
06:48 with the absolutely hilarious "Pitch Meeting" series.
06:51 George acts as both the movie's screenwriter and producer,
06:53 with the writer pitching the plot of the movie
06:55 to the often confused producer.
06:57 - And anyway, this villain wants to get her hands
06:58 on these two bangles.
06:59 - Ah, so she heads to Cincinnati?
07:01 - No, these are like quantum bands.
07:03 - Oh, okay.
07:04 - This is a successful comedic method
07:05 of highlighting the film's various plot holes,
07:07 inconsistencies, and flaws,
07:09 as the writer is often befuddled
07:10 with the producer's logical questions.
07:12 - Very smart, although, hey,
07:13 do you think the concept of multiverses
07:15 might kinda diminish the stakes
07:17 since there are infinite versions of every character?
07:19 - Hmm.
07:20 No.
07:21 - Not only are these "Pitch Meetings"
07:22 incredibly sharp and scathing,
07:24 but George delivers his lines with an energetic panache.
07:27 No film is safe from the "Pitch Meeting,"
07:29 with acclaimed winners and roasted bombs
07:31 receiving equal treatment.
07:32 - The really cool thing about this guy
07:34 is that he's got a really well-trained attack dog,
07:36 so that's gonna be pretty new and exciting.
07:38 - Didn't we already do that with Halle Berry's character?
07:41 - Yeah, but I mean, this is gonna be more exciting,
07:43 'cause she had two dogs and he's got one.
07:45 - That's less dogs.
07:46 How is that more exciting?
07:47 - I don't know.
07:48 That's the first time I said that out loud.
07:50 - Number two, "Dude Perfect."
07:52 When it comes to production values,
07:53 it doesn't get much better than "Dude Perfect,"
07:55 with the channel's cinematic quality,
07:57 creative camera work, and energetic editing.
08:00 - Oh, is this gonna ruin--
08:01 - No, don't, get off the ladder.
08:02 Get off the-- - Hey!
08:03 - There was hail damage on the roof.
08:05 - Watching a "Dude Perfect" video
08:06 is immersive and incredibly entertaining.
08:09 One of the most popular channels on the site,
08:11 DP continued its winning formula throughout 2023
08:14 with a variety of fun and inventive videos.
08:16 - Here we go, it's coming!
08:18 - Hey, that's a grand piano!
08:19 (upbeat music)
08:22 - There's the old school sports stuff,
08:25 like setting various golf records.
08:27 - See ya, baby!
08:29 (crowd cheering)
08:31 - Hey, first record in the book!
08:32 - Then there are the more straight-up comedic videos,
08:35 and there's also the straight-up fun stuff,
08:36 like a zombie airsoft battle in the woods.
08:39 You never really know what you're going to get
08:40 with "Dude Perfect," but whatever it is,
08:43 it's guaranteed to be enjoyable.
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08:59 - Number one, "Good Mythical Morning."
09:03 We don't know how Rhett and Link keep doing it,
09:06 but the fun never stops over at "Good Mythical Morning."
09:08 - Let's talk about that.
09:09 - The iconic duo's flagship show, "Good Mythical Morning,"
09:12 provides its fans with a seemingly endless amount
09:14 of content, airing 15 to 20-minute videos
09:17 every single weekday during its seasons.
09:19 And that's not even including "Good Mythical More,"
09:22 their supplemental channel.
09:23 "Good Mythical Morning's" content is incredibly varied
09:26 and creative, ranging from eating disgusting foods
09:28 to trying science experiments to testing bizarre products.
09:32 After more than a decade in the internet business,
09:34 Rhett and Link's chemistry remains impeccable.
09:36 - Oh, this is unpleasant.
09:39 - It doesn't really matter what they're doing.
09:40 We just love being in their crazy,
09:42 hilarious, and charming company.
09:44 - That's kind of crazy. - That is, that is wonderful.
09:47 - Oh, I really like this now.
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