Best tv shows 2022, As the year comes to a close, we’re drowning in fantastic television, as 2022 has provided a dazzling number of series for premium viewing. Here are the top ten tv shows which made it to the list.
House Of The Dragon
The Targaryen family-controlled a (relatively) united Westeros for generations prior to the events of Game of Thrones.
Part of that rule is depicted in the movie House Of The Dragon, which focuses on new characters including Prince Daemon, Princess Rhaenyra, and King Viserys I (Paddy Considine) (Matt Smith).
The series follows the beginning of the end of the age and is based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” a tightly compressed history of the Targaryens in Westeros.
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Drama
Year Running: 2022
IMDb Rating: 9.0/10
Did You Know? This time around, HBO’s showrunners will be Ryan J. Condal and Miguel Sapochnik. The pair stepped in for David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who was sharply criticized for the final seasons of GoT.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
We’ve returned to Middle-Earth!
This year has seen the release of one of the most anticipated television series, the prequel to the popular film series Lord of the Rings.
The Rings of Power, which is set thousands of years before The Hobbit, pits new and familiar LotR characters against the evil that threatens Middle-earth.
Even though there is no Frodo Baggins, this show will satisfy the most ardent fans.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Year Running: 2022
IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
Did You Know? This is the most expensive TV show ever made. Amazon Prime has spent $1 billion on its production.
Andor
Isn’t it true that Disney Plus continues to bring the good (Star Wars) stuff?
Andor is the most recent addition to the Star Wars universe.
Andor leads into the events of Rogue One with a gripping story, breathtaking visuals, and a much darker and more mature tone than previous Star Wars projects, telling the story of Cassian Andor, a thief on a journey to become a Rebel hero.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Year Running: 2022
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
Did You Know? Andor uses real-built large-scale sets, with filming taking place on location, unlike other Star Wars TV shows that used virtual sets and locations.
Wednesday
If you’re a die-hard Addams Family fan, we’re sure this TV show is already on your watch list.
Wednesday Addams is navigating high school awkwardly while trying to master her psychic abilities and dealing with a local murder mystery.
This is a fun horror story intertwined with a murder mystery that will keep you entertained.
It’s rating alone makes you want to press play.
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Family
Year Running: 2022
IMDb Rating: 8.5/10
Did You Know? Christina Ricci, the original actress who played Wednesday in the 1991 movie, The Addams Family, has a surprising role in this series.
1899
This befuddling and compelling TV show comes from the creators of the successful German series Dark.
Set in 1899 on a 19th-century ship filled with European migrants, these travelers are eager to find new opportunities in New York.
However, their voyage aboard the ship turns into a nightmare when they discover another migrant ship that has been missing for months.
What they discover there reveals secrets and causes complications that forever alter their lives.
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Year Running: 2022
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
Did You Know? 1899 is a multi-language series where the characters speak in the language of their origin.
The Watcher
This suspenseful thriller, loosely based on a true story, will keep you on edge – especially if you’ve recently moved into a new house!
The Brannock family relocates to a stunning mansion, only to be haunted by a stalker who goes by the name ‘The Watcher’.
While trying to figure out who is watching their every move and threatening their close-knit family, Nora and Dean become suspicious of everyone around them, including each other.
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
This terrifying true crime drama starring the ever-talented Evan Peters and Richard Jenkins hits theatres just in time for Halloween.
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story documents the horrors of the infamous Milwaukee Monster in the 1970s and 1990s, as well as how police incompetence allowed the murders and mutilation of so many victims.
Grab a blanket, because this one is terrifying…
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama
Year Running: 2022
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
Did You Know? This show is produced by Ryan Murphy, the same creator of American Horror Story. Evan Peters also stars in AHS and one of his characters, “the master” actually mentored Jeffrey Dahmer among other serial killers.
The Sandman
The Sandman a.k.a. Morpheus a.k.a. Dream (played by Tom Sturridge) escapes a 106-year prison sentence in this TV show based on a Neil Gaiman comic book series.
The dark protagonist then sets out to reunite with old allies (such as Death), defeat old and new enemies, and eventually restore his realm, known as “The Dreaming.”
The series is twisted and intricately fantastical, as is typical of Gaiman (and, to a lesser extent, co-creator David S. Goyer).
Genre: Fantasy, Superhero, Horror, Drama
Year Running: 2022
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Did You Know? The Sandman was nearly developed as a film in 2013, with Joseph Gordon-Levitt likely to star and direct. Plans fell through, however, ultimately leading to this Netflix drama nearly a decade later.
Obi-Wan Kanobi
Fans of Star Wars have followed the Mandalorian and Boba Fett, and now they can enjoy Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kanobi’s adventures.
This Disney Plus show is set 10 years after the events of Revenge of the Sith and around nine years before A New Hope, and it features the iconic character (and Ewan McGregor reprising his role) watching over a young Luke Skywalker as he hides in exile from menacing Jedi hunters.
It’s a galactic adventure you won’t want to miss.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Year Running: 2022
IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
Did You Know? Hayden Christensen had to watch all of the Star Wars movies as well as Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels to prepare for his return as Anakin Skywalker!
Stranger Things
If you like E.T., Dungeons & Dragons, moody Electronica, and many other early 1980s things, this famous show is for you. Actually, its brisk popularity demonstrates that it is suitable for all audiences. Will Byers, a young man from a small town, vanishes one afternoon. Eleven, a girl with a shaved head, appears and joins Will’s friends and family in their search for the missing boy. From there, things become supernatural and strange, guaranteeing you laughs, tears, and jump-scares along the way. Binge-watch for maximum enjoyment, and don’t forget to look for endless Easter Eggs!
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Year Running: 2016-Now
IMDb Rating: 8.7/10
Did You Know? Eleven’s character was inspired by E.T. – Millie Bobby Brown was told to act similarly to the iconic character. Learn more super-cool Stranger Things facts.
