12 of the best and 12 of the worst TV shows that came out this year

Meghan CookDec 26, 2022, 05:06 IST

Streamers and TV networks released several popular series in 2022.Ollie Upton / HBO; Patrick Wymore/Hulu

Shows that aired on streaming platforms & networks in 2022 have received mixed reviews from critics.
The top shows of the year included "Severance," "House of the Dragon," and "A League of Their Own."

Critics called Netflix's "Dead End: Paranormal Park" a delight.

Zach Barack and Kody Kavitha voice the main characters on "Dead End: Paranormal Park."Netflix

Netflix's "Heartstopper" was declared a smash hit.

Kit Connor (Nick) and Joe Locke (Charlie) in "Heartstopper."Netflix

Reviewers couldn't get enough of Hulu's "The Bear."

Jeremy Allen White on "The Bear.""The Bear"/FX Networks

Critics had high praise for Netflix's comedic drama "Mo."

Mo Amer on "Mo."Netflix

"Ms. Marvel" on Disney+ breathed new life into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Iman Vellani on "Ms. Marvel."Marvel Studios/Disney+

"Severance" on Apple TV+ stuck out as a thrilling, cerebral gem.

Adam Scott on "Severance."Apple TV

FX's "The Old Man" was hailed as a rewarding action drama.

Jeff Bridges on "The Old Man."FX

HBO Max's "Minx" kept critics coming back for more.

Jake Johnson stars on "Minx."Katrina Marcinowski/HBO Max

Quality writing helped "Andor" stand out from other "Star Wars" stories on Disney+.

Diego Luna on "Andor."Disney+

Amazon Prime Video's "A League of Their Own" took critics by surprise.

Melanie Field, Abbi Jacobson, and D'Arcy Carden on "A League of Their Own."Nicola Goode/Prime Video

HBO's "House of the Dragon" enthralled audiences and reviewers alike.

Milly Alcock and Matt Smith on "House of the Dragon."Ollie Upton / HBO

HBO Max's "Our Flag Means Death" exceeded expectations.

Taika Waititi on "Our Flag Means Death."HBO Max

On the other hand, critics found CBS' "So Help Me Todd" to be muddled.

Skylar Astin on "So Help Me Todd."CBS

Despite its star-studded cast, Showtime's "The First Lady" fell flat.

Viola Davis on "The First Lady."Showtime

Critics thought Amazon Prime Video's "The Terminal List" overcooked its plot.

Chris Pratt on "The Terminal List."Amazon Prime Video

Hulu's "How I Met Your Father" received poor reviews.

Hilary Duff and Chris Lowell on "How I Met Your Father."Patrick Wymore/Hulu

Reviewers questioned why HBO's "The Time Traveler's Wife" was made.

Rose Leslie on "The Time Traveler's Wife."HBO

Critics called Netflix's "God's Favorite Idiot" a flop.

Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy on "God’s Favorite Idiot."Vince Valitutti/Netflix

Critics quickly lost interest in NBC's "The Endgame."

Morena Baccarin on "The Endgame."NBC

Fox's "Monarch" was written off as a soapy melodrama.

Susan Sarandon on "The Monarch."Fox

Netflix's "The Pentaverate" was written off as an overstuffed comedy.

Mike Myers and Lydia West on "The Pentaverate"Netflix

Netflix's "Echoes" left critics scratching their heads.

Michelle Monaghan on "Echoes."Netflix

Reviewers said Netflix's"Blockbuster" lacked originality.

Melissa Fumero and Randall Park on "Blockbuster."Ricardo Hubbs / Netflix

"Last Light" bored many critics.

Matthew Fox on "Last Light."Peacock

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