Ranked roundup
The best series of 2022
25 ranked · updated August 2026
The television landscape of 2022 was defined by high-stakes survival narratives, complex genre-bending character studies, and a global wave of storytelling that transcended borders. This collection highlights the most compelling series that challenged audience expectations through sharp writing, innovative world-building, and profound emotional depth across every single episode.
How this ranking works
Ranked by a Bayesian-weighted score combining each title's average rating and rating count (minimum 100 ratings to qualify, weighted toward titles with more votes), filtered to series released in 2022.
FROM
John Griffin
This series earns its top spot by masterfully blending claustrophobic survival horror with a lingering sense of dread that keeps viewers questioning the town's true nature.
Explores: Trapped in a mysterious town, Monsters in the woods, Survival horror.
Heartstopper
Alice Oseman
Its ranking reflects the series' ability to capture the delicate, authentic nuances of young love and self-discovery with refreshing sincerity and heart.
Explores: First Love, Self-Discovery, High School.
SPY x FAMILY
The show succeeds by balancing high-octane espionage thrills with the genuine, comedic warmth of a found family dynamic that anchors its absurdity.
Explores: Found Family, Secret Identity, Fish Out of Water.
Chainsaw Man
Its visceral animation style and uncompromising dark fantasy themes create a unique, gritty atmosphere that distinguishes it from conventional action-oriented storytelling.
Explores: Debt, Devil Hunters, Transformation.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
Rafał Jaki
The series earns its place through a stunning visual aesthetic that perfectly complements its exploration of corporate corruption and the dehumanizing cost of technology.
Explores: Cybernetic augmentation, Dystopian society, Mercenary life.
Alchemy of Souls
Hong Jeong-eun
This period fantasy stands out due to its intricate exploration of destiny and the compelling master-disciple relationship that drives the narrative forward.
Explores: Destiny vs. Free Will, Master-Disciple Relationship, Forbidden Love.
Wednesday
Miles Millar
The show earns its spot by reinventing a classic character through a sharp, dark comedic lens that makes the supernatural mystery feel entirely modern.
Explores: Outsider Perspective, Coming-of-Age, Murder Investigation.
Severance
Dan Erickson
Its inclusion is earned by a chillingly precise look at identity and existentialism, anchored by a unique premise that examines the divide between work and life.
Explores: Identity Crisis, Existentialism, Memory Manipulation.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Moon Ji-won
This legal drama earns its place by offering a heartfelt, nuanced portrayal of acceptance and the professional challenges faced by its brilliant protagonist.
Explores: Autism representation, Acceptance, Overcoming prejudice.
The Glory
Kim Eun-sook
The series earns its ranking through a relentless and methodical approach to the revenge genre, highlighting the lasting psychological impact of social inequality.
Explores: Bullying, Revenge, Social Inequality.
House of the Dragon
George R. R. Martin
This high fantasy epic earns its spot by delivering a gripping, politically charged examination of power struggles and the inevitable collapse of a dynastic empire.
Explores: Succession, Power Struggles, Dynastic Conflict.
My Dress-Up Darling
The show earns its place by focusing on the charming intersection of niche hobbies and personal growth, making the world of cosplay feel deeply relatable.
Explores: Cosplay, Fish Out of Water, Hidden Talents.
Business Proposal
Han Sul-hee
This romantic comedy succeeds by utilizing classic tropes like forced proximity and mistaken identity to create a genuinely delightful and fast-paced workplace narrative.
Explores: Mistaken Identity, Forced Proximity, Fake Dating.
All of Us Are Dead
Chun Sung-il
The series earns its spot by placing high school students into a terrifying survival scenario that forces them to confront difficult moral dilemmas under pressure.
Explores: High School Setting, Zombie Apocalypse, Moral Dilemmas.
Tulsa King
Taylor Sheridan
This crime drama earns its place by pairing a fish-out-of-water premise with a sharp, comedic take on the classic mafia exile story.
Explores: Second Chances, Building a New Empire, Mob Life.
Weak Hero
You Su-min
A standout among the best series of 2022.
Explores: Underdog, Friendship, Violence.
Andor
Tony Gilroy
A standout among the best series of 2022.
Explores: Rebellion, Underdog Story, Dystopian Society.
Halo
Kyle Killen
A standout among the best series of 2022.
Explores: Man vs Alien, Super Soldiers, Dystopian Future.
Peacemaker
James Gunn
A standout among the best series of 2022.
Explores: Anti-hero redemption, Dysfunctional team, Government conspiracy.
The Bear
Christopher Storer
A standout among the best series of 2022.
Explores: Grief, Family Business, Working Class.
1923
Taylor Sheridan
A standout among the best series of 2022.
Explores: family saga, land disputes, economic hardship.
Twenty Five Twenty One
Jung Jee-hyun
A standout among the best series of 2022.
Explores: Youth, Dreams, Resilience.
Tomorrow
Llama
A standout among the best series of 2022.
Explores: Afterlife, Moral Dilemmas, Redemption.
Blue Lock
A standout among the best series of 2022.
Explores: Survival Game, Egoism, Competition.
The Legend of Vox Machina
Chris Prynoski
A standout among the best series of 2022.
Explores: Found Family, Underdog Story, Group of Misfits.
Common questions
What are some highly-rated supernatural mystery series from 2022?
From 2022, top-rated supernatural mystery series include 'FROM', which follows residents trapped in a nightmarish town, and 'Wednesday', which features Wednesday Addams investigating twisted mysteries while attending Nevermore Academy.
Can you recommend any good Korean dramas released in 2022?
Notable Korean dramas from 2022 include 'Alchemy of Souls', a period fantasy involving body swaps, 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo', a legal drama focusing on a genius lawyer, and 'The Glory', a intense revenge thriller.
What are the best animated series to watch from 2022?
The best animated series from 2022 include the action-packed 'SPY x FAMILY', the dark fantasy 'Chainsaw Man', the dystopian 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners', and the slice-of-life romantic comedy 'My Dress-Up Darling'.