Aside from reading, I spent the remainder of my media consumption time on television. Although a departure for this blog, I wanted to put this list together to shout out my favorite TV from 2022, most of which has a speculative bent.

1. Station Eleven (Limited Series – HBOMAX) – premiering in 2021, but finishing in 2022, this was the first AND single best thing I watched all year (Primacy bias be damned). I wish it had received a more rapturous reception. This adaptation improves on the source material in a way I did not think possible.
2. Severance (Season 1 – Apple TV+) – odd, melancholic, and totally engrossing. A gem of a show. I’m not sure it needs to continue beyond Season 1, but I’ll be watching.
3. The Bear (Season 1 – Hulu) – As good as everyone says it is. Fully immersive (and stressful) viewing.
4. Little Women 🇰🇷 (Season 1 – Netflix) – absolutely insane on a week to week basis. Twist after twist. Totally bonkers, but so enjoyable. I’ve jumped headfirst into the K-Drama waters this year, and this was the best of the bunch I watched. More entries to come in 2023, I’m sure.
5. What We Do in the Shadows (Season 4 – FX) – my favorite comedy of the last several years. Not as consistently funny as previous seasons (Baby Colin storyline was not for me), but the highs were very high. I rewatched Episode 5, “Night School” more times than I can count.
6. Andor (Season 1 – Disney+) – The most interesting Star Wars show in ages. The production design, the art direction, the acting, the writing, the mini story-arcs. Everything is top-notch.
7. Stranger Things (Season 4 – Netflix) – The first season to come close to recapturing the magic of Season 1. Everything here is so polished and makes for a wondrous experience.
8. Young Royals 🇸🇪 (Season 2 – Netflix) – The music is outstanding. The leads are believable and have great chemistry. The whole ensemble is strong. I’m glad we’re getting a third and final season to wrap it all up.
9. The White Lotus (Season 2 – HBO) – I’ve watched more of Mike White on-screen (Survivor, The Amazing Race, School of Rock) than I have of him behind the camera, but it’s all gold. Opening title sequence is a bop.
10. For All Mankind (Season 3 – Apple TV+) – A series not afraid to make bold, head-scratching choices. But also one that you can’t wait to see what they think of next. It’s a bit of a come down from the heights of Season 2, but it’s still an incredibly compelling alternate history saga.
11. Yellowjackets (Season 1 – Showtime)
12. House of the Dragon (Season 1 – HBO)
13. Players (Season 1 – Paramount+)
14. Under the Queen’s Umbrella 🇰🇷 (Season 1 – Netflix)
15. Reborn Rich 🇰🇷 (Season 1 – Viki)
16. Hacks (Season 2 – HBO)
17. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Season 1 – Prime Video)
18. Big Mouth (Season 6 – Netflix)
19. Bridgerton (Season 2 – Netflix)
20. Better Call Saul (Season 6 – AMC)
21. Derry Girls (Season 3 – Netflix)
22. Barry (Season 3 – HBO)
23. Ozark (Season 4 – Netflix)
24. Light & Magic (Docuseries – Disney+)
25. The Boys (Season 3 – Prime Video)
26. Raised By Wolves (Season 2 – HBOMAX)
27. Better Things (Season 5 – FX)
28. Obi-Wan Kenobi (Season 1 – Disney+)
29. Welcome to Wrexham (Docuseries – Season 1 – FX)
30. Documentary Now! (Season 4 – IFC)
31. Once Upon a Small Town 🇰🇷 (Season 1 – Netflix)
32. Heartstopper (Season 1 – Netflix)
33. The Book of Boba Fett (Season 1 – Disney+)
34. The Afterparty (Season 1 – Apple TV+)
35. Narco-Saints 🇰🇷 (Limited Series – Netflix)
36. Ms. Marvel (Season 1 – Disney+)
37. Behind Every Star 🇰🇷 (Season 1 – Netflix)
38. Westworld (Season 4 – HBO)
39. The Umbrella Academy (Season 3 – Netflix)