the ten best television programs currently airing in 2022 We're looking at the most major new shows as well as current seasons of ongoing series that aired between January and August of 2022; this is Captain James T. Kirk of the USS Farragut offering assistance for this list. Describe your favorite show from 2022 so far in the comments.
10. Our flag means death season 1
Taika Ytt has contributed to some of the funniest and most creative comedies on modern television, such as Reservation Dogs and What We Do in the Shadows. We can now add this swashbuckling satire to that impressive lineup. Ytt shines as the infamous Blackbeard, but Rhys Darby steals the show as a bumbling gentleman turned bumbling gentleman pirate captain. Our flag means death sneaks up on us as a passionate romance that doesn't tiptoe around its queer nature. What initially seems to start as a midlife crisis evolves into a surprisingly deep exploration of identity and the many forms that love comes in; it wonderfully blends pride and pirates. At the same time, creator David Jenkins delivers the absurdism and colorful interplay we'd expect.
9. Peacemaker season 1
James Gunn and John Cena reunite after the suicide squad for a self-aware series that's smaller in scale but equally hilarious. While Peacemaker was previously seen as a more antagonistic character, he naturally progresses to a sympathetic anti-hero who will preserve peace no matter how many people have to die along the way. While Marvel continues to take chances on ambitious shows like Moon Knight, DC delivered the most hilarious new superhero show of the year thus far. You're damn right that we want to taste it, so give it an eagle sidekick and an introduction we won't ever skip.
8. Berry season 3
One of the darkest comedies on television has always been Barry. But the third season was exceptionally depressing, nearly to the point where you wonder if it even counts as a comedy. Strangely, the show gets funnier while remaining tragic as the tone becomes more depressing. Barry blurs the distinction between being an anti-hero and a villain in his plot as the program becomes more difficult to identify. Hater continues to deliver his most nuanced performance while also honing his directing abilities with daring episodes like 710n; each episode only grew more intense, with the finale emerging as one of the year's most unpredictable half hours. It's a balancing act that creators Alec Berg and Bill Hader could master.
7. The bear season 1
Anyone who believes working in a restaurant is simple has never ventured outside of the dining room. We would contend that The Bear is not only a realistic depiction of the restaurant business, but even more so than the majority of reality competition cooking shows. It's like being thrust into a war situation when seconds count, everyone is on edge, the noise never stops, and one mistake might mean certain death. On paper, some events may appear unimportant, but as you watch them unfold while experiencing paranoia, the edge is pushed. Even when the chefs are at their most brutal, there is a sense of friendship among them. In a performance that strikes a mix between humor and trauma, Jeremy Allen White commands the talented cast.
6. The dropout 2022
has provided us with a couple programs about con artists and tech oligopolies falling apart. The Dropout stands out as the most fascinating and irritating film tracing Elizabeth Holmes' ascent and fall. Despite the fact that we wouldn't claim this limited series transforms Sherlock Holmes into a sympathetic character, Amanda Seifert's outstanding performance helps us better comprehend Theranos's disgraced CEO. Behind the black suits and deep voice, Holmes is like a lost teenager who crashed the car and only dug herself deeper as she tried to conceal the truth. Seifried portrays Holmes as an ambitious young woman who wasn't ready to be a leader or a billionaire rushing up the ladder of success.
5. Abbott Elementary season 1
If you're looking for a show that makes you feel good, Abbott Elementary is a solid choice. But that doesn't mean this sitcom doesn't cover important issues, like underserved public schools. It also serves as a love letter to the hardworking instructors, who get little appreciation. Similar to The Office, the series uses a mockumentary style to discover humor and depth in a well-known setting. Beyond those insignificant particulars, Abbott Elementary stands alone as a distinct entity with a bright tone. We all need shows like Teachers, and Quinta Brunson has made one with a lovely group of characters you can instantly empathize with. Although its effects may initially seem insignificant, they could ultimately improve the state of the planet.
4. The boys season 3
Termite and Timothy were introduced in season 3, just when you thought they couldn't surpass The Whale. The Boys is technically a superhero spoof, as some have claimed. But it also serves as a criticism of the destructive celebrity culture. It's unrelenting fandom that gives superheroes their true power, enabling them to get away with murder at the same time. After two seasons of trying to maintain his public image, Homeland began to expose the genuine monster within even while his devoted following continued to cheer. This season, Home-lander encountered his equal as characters gained new skills and Jensen Ackles, a soldier lad, joined the cast. The popular series is still as hilarious, shocking, and timely as ever.
3. Severance season 1
Severance, which has a plot worthy of comparison to the Twilight Zone, is one of the few new shows that has the most promise. Some workers in the light industry try to keep their personal and professional lives apart. This is meant to be taken literally. Every actor effectively portrays two personalities that are distinct yet the same since workers receive a treatment that erases their memories of their time at work the moment they leave the building. The employees struggle for their independence, which occasionally involves fighting themselves as they start to doubt their surroundings. Sharp workplace commentary is unfortunately provided to us by Apple, where severance drips with the atmosphere, converting what seems to be an everyday office into an emotionally draining setting where individuality dies like a real office man.
2. Better call saul season 6
Some people were concerned that Better Call Saul, which was originally announced, would damage the reputation of Breaking Bad, but Saul Goodman's genesis narrative not only proved to be a suitable successor but also gave the series additional dimensions. The last episodes conclude Saul's history while providing a sequel tale as the gene takeover raises issues about Saul's identity. Jimmy Saul Jean is a con man who has tried his hand at becoming a lawyer and a Cinnabon manager, but his true calling is as a con man who cannot resist a good swindle. Kim Wexler experiences an identity crisis as a result of her battle to reject the man she loves. As two individuals who bring out the best in each other while bringing out the worst in each other, Ray Seahorn and Bob Odenkirk provide performances worthy of Emmy awards.
1. Stranger things season 4a and 4b
Netflix's flagship series continues to set records despite the fact that 2022 wasn't the best year for the company's stock price; season 4 was perhaps the most captivating ever, diving deeper into the storyline and growing the cast of characters without seeming overstuffed. It's difficult to identify an MVP, but Joseph Quinn's Eddie was the most welcome addition, while Veena, the villain, was unwanted in the nicest manner conceivable. As Max faced both internal and external demons this season, Sadie Sync mostly went above and beyond. She also reminded us what a great song "Running Up That Hill" is. This is just one of the many moments that broke the internet, further solidifying Stranger Things as a cultural phenomenon that is only growing.