2022 TV Preview: From ‘House of the Dragon’ to ‘Halo’, the 22 Shows We’re Most Hyped For

Release Date: January 9
Streaming Service: HBO Max
Cast: Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer, Sydney Sweeney
Why We’re Hyped: Euphoria is way more than your standard sexy teen drama. It’s an artistically experimental series full of ground-breaking performances and dazzling visuals. It also stars a certain Emmy-winning megastar named Zendaya. Where will we find Rue and her friends and frenemies in Season 2? Probably in a bad place, ripe for the kinds of disturbing, thought-provoking drama Euphoria does best.

Where to stream Euphoria

Release Date: January 22
Streaming Service: Netflix
Cast: Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Julia Garner
Why We’re Hyped: Ozark’s fourth season is also set to be its final season, meaning that all bets are off. Lead characters can die. Secrets can come too light. And, uh, maybe the picture can get a little lighter? Does this show have to be so damn dark? Seriously, though, Netflix’s brilliant crime caper is bound to send jaws dropping and critters flying in its final season.

Where to stream Ozark

Release Date: February 2
Streaming Service: Hulu
Cast: Lily James, Sebastian Stan, Seth Rogen, Nick Offerman
Why We’re Hyped: The Pamela Anderson/Tommy Lee sex tape scandal defined the ‘90s in a truly sleazy way. This new limited series, from the creative minds behind I, Tonya, already looks to be reframing the scandal as a truly amoral invasion of privacy. The first trailer and photos from this project also tease that English actress Lily James — who suffered through her own ordeal with the press in 2020 — not only nailed Pam’s iconic look, but her sweet, beleaguered spirit.

Where to stream Pam & Tommy

Release Date: February 18
Streaming Service: Prime Video
Cast: Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, Luke Kirby, Tony Shalhoub
Why We’re Hyped: In many ways, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is Prime Video’s flagship show: a critically-acclaimed delight full of great performances and even better style. Midge screwed herself over in the Season 3 finale, making her an underdog for the first time since maybe Season 1. We’re excited to see how Midge handles the turbulent ‘60s (and if maybe she’s on the path to break bad?).

Where to stream The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Release Date: 2022
Streaming Service: Paramount+
Cast: Pablo Schreiber, Natascha McElhone, Ferien Ha, Bokeem Woodbine
Why We’re Hyped: Hollywood has been trying to bring the super popular video game series Halo to the screen for years, and it’s finally happening. Pablo Schreiber stars as Master Chief and Natascha McElhone as scientist Dr. Catherine Halsey. Early teasers suggest that the Paramount+ show is going to be a visually vast sci-fi epic with plenty of action. Sounds like Halo!

Where to stream Halo

Release Date: March 2022
Streaming Service: HBO Max
Cast: John C. Reilly, Jason Clarke, Quincy Isaiah, Gaby Hoffmann
Why We’re Hyped: Adam McKay’s new HBO series about the behind-the-scenes drama during the Lakers’ golden era has all the makings of our next sports-related obsession. It’s got an all-star cast, real life scandals driving the storyline, and a Last Dance-esque cast of epic characters. It’s also the project that ruined Adam McKay and Will Ferrell’s friendship, so we’re hoping it’s good! (And the two buds make up soon!)

Where to stream Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty

Release Date: March 25
Streaming Service: Netflix
Cast: Jonathan Bailey, Nicola Coughlan, Simone Ashley, Claudia Jessie, Phoebe Dynevor
Why We’re Hyped: Bridgerton Season 1 was a breakthrough hit for Netflix and a testament to the power of the romance genre. While we’ll miss Regé-Jean Page’s Duke, book readers know that the steamiest storylines in Julia Quinn’s series are yet to come. Bridgerton Season 2 will focus on the eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony, as he attempts to find a suitable wife. Standing in his way? The feisty Kate Sharma, who wants nothing more than to hold the Viscount’s feet to the fire.

Where to stream Bridgerton

Release Date: Early 2022
Streaming Service: Apple TV+
Cast: Anne Hathaway, Jared Leto, America Ferrara
Why We’re Hyped: WeWork was once one of the most successful start ups in the country, but somewhere it all went wrong. Oscar-winning superstars Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto are playing the crazy dysfunctional couple who started the company and who eventually forced its fall from grace. We’re excited for the drama, but mostly for the performances.

Where to stream WeCrashed

Release Date: 2022
Streaming Service: HBO Max
Cast: Bill Hader, Henry Winkler, Anthony Carrigan, Sarah Goldberg
Why We’re Hyped: Bill Hader’s dark comedy about a hitman who discovers a love for acting dazzled us in the first two critically-acclaimed seasons, but COVID pushed production on the third season back. Finally, we’ll be reunited with the likes of NoHo Hank, Sally, and all the other strange characters in Barry’s world. Barry has the rare blend of heart, humor, and depression we all could use lately.

Where to stream Barry

Release Date: 2022
Streaming Service: HBO Max
Cast: Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans
Why We’re Hyped: Even though Game of Thrones left a sour note in many fans’ mouths, you can’t deny that we’re still hungry for Targaryen drama. House of the Dragon promises that in spades as it charts the events surrounding the greatest Targaryen civil war in Westeros history, a bitter internal family feud fought with the full might of dragons. Consider us hyped for the dragon fights alone.

Where to stream House of the Dragon

Release Date: 2022
Streaming Service: Disney+
Cast: Diego Luna, Alan Tudyk, Kyle Soller, Adria Arjona, Stellan Starsgard
Why We’re Hyped: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a movie that, quite simply, slaps. It introduced a ragtag group of Rebels who all wound up sacrificing themselves to set Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, and the Rebel Alliance up for success in the original Star Wars film. Andor is going to be a prequel series about the life of Cassian Andor before his final act of rebellion and we’re hoping it will shine a new light on the more shadow-y parts of Rebel Alliance history.

Where to stream Andor

Release Date: 2022
Streaming Service: Netflix
Cast: Tom Sturridge, Gwendoline Christie, Charles Dance, Kirby Howell-Baptiste
Why We’re Hyped: The Sandman may very well be Neil Gaiman’s masterpiece and early looks at the Netflix adaptation’s set, production design, and cast seem promising. The Sandman is a century-sweeping epic, full of dark magic, family strife, and pockets of truly gnarly horror. If Netflix nails this, it will be utterly riveting.

Where to stream The Sandman

Release Date: Summer 2022
Streaming Service: Disney+
Cast: Iman Vellani, Matt Lintz, Fawad Khan, Aramis Knight
Why We’re Hyped: Ms. Marvel is set to bring one of the most popular new heroes in Marvel comics to the MCU. Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, is a Pakistani-American teen living a humdrum life in Jersey City when she suddenly develops superpowers. Drawing inspiration from her favorite superhero, Captain Marvel, Kamala becomes a hero in her own right. Ms. Marvel has the potential to be Disney+’s most charming and joyous MCU show yet.

Where to stream Ms. Marvel

Release Date: 2022
Streaming Service: Prime Video
Cast: Antony Starr, Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty, Karl Urban, Jensen Ackles
Why We’re Hyped: The Boys Season 2 established the dark superhero series as one of the few dramas with the balls to confront the ugly side of corporate-sponsored heroism. Season 3 is set to build on those morally grey themes with the introduction of The Boys’s version of Captain America, Jensen Ackles’s Soldier Boy. Consider us stoked.

Where to stream The Boys

Release Date: Summer 2022
Streaming Service: Apple TV+
Cast: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, Juno Temple
Why We’re Hyped: Ted Lasso Season 2 ended with a stinger that promised two actual villains for Coach Lasso and his friends to battle in Season 3: Anthony Head’s Rupert and his new club’s coach, Nate. The feel-good message of Ted Lasso is sure to be put to the test both on and off the soccer pitch. Also worth noting: the third season is supposed to be the final season of this hit show. Everything that happens in Ted Lasso Season 3 will happen for good.

Where to stream Ted Lasso

Release Date: Summer 2022
Streaming Service: Netflix
Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, David Harbour, Winona Ryder, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink
Why We’re Hyped: It’s been so long since the last season of Stranger Things that the kids of Hawkins are now young adults. Nevertheless, we’re still dying to find out how Hopper survived, how “Papa” will be back, and if El and Mike will get together again. Netflix has been teasing this season for years and we expect it will be worth the long wait.

Where to stream Stranger Things

Release Date: September 2
Streaming Service: Prime Video
Cast: Morfydd Clark, Robert Aramayo, Joseph Mawle, Nazanin Boniadi
Why We’re Hyped: Years ago, Amazon spent an enormous fortune securing the TV rights to JRR Tolkien’s Middle Earth and for years they’ve been working to perfect this eagerly-anticipated show. All we know is that this lavish series will be set during the Second Age, a time mired in mystery in the margins of The Silmarillion. The idea of seeing these mythic characters, locations, and battles brought to life should enchant everyone — not just Tolkien mega-fans.

Where to stream the untitled The Lord of the Rings series

Release Date: 2022
Streaming Service: Disney+
Cast: Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke, Gaspard Ulliel
Why We’re Hyped: Moon Knight is about a vigilante who is as haunted by his superpowers as he is strengthened by them. Oscar Isaac will be playing Marc Spector, whom Marvel has confirmed will suffer dissociative identity disorder. Moon Knight’s powers stem from Ancient Egyptian sources. He hears voices in his head and wrestles with the darker side of the MCU. Expect Moon Knight to be nothing like the relatively upbeat and zany shows the MCU has given us so far.

Where to stream Moon Knight

Release Date: 2022
Streaming Service: Disney+
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, Ben Mendelsohn
Why We’re Hyped: Ever since Captain Marvel introduced the Skrulls, Marvel fans have been hoping to see a full out version of the comic book event Secret Invasion. Well, it’s finally happening. Major stars like Olivia Colman and Emilia Clarke are joining Samuel L. Jackson for the series, which will most likely make you rethink everything you think you know about the MCU.

Where to stream Secret Invasion

Release Date: 2022
Streaming Service: Disney+
Cast: Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Sung Kang, Joel Edgerton
Why We’re Hyped: Of all the new Star Wars titles, none is more exciting than Obi-Wan Kenobi. Ewan McGregor is returning the Jedi-robed role to explore what good ole Ben Kenobi was doing on Tatooine in the decades between Star Wars: Episode III and IV. Hayden Christensen is also reprising the role of Darth Vader and early concept art teases yet another fateful duel between the two former friends.

Where to stream Obi-Wan Kenobi

Release Date: 2022
Streaming Service: HBO Max
Cast: Kaley Cuoco, Rosie Perez, Zosia Mamet
Why We’re Hyped: The Flight Attendant was one of the first big fun hits for HBO Max, combining sharp comedy, thrilling twists, and one groundbreaking performance from Kaley Cuoco. The show was initially meant to only be a limited series, but its popularity won it a second season. What will this new season of The Flight Attendant look like? We’re not sure and that might be the reason we’re so excited. The Flight Attendant is one show that knows how to keep us on the edge of our seats.

Where to stream The Flight Attendant

Release Date: November 2022
Streaming Service: Netflix
Cast: Imelda Staunton, Jonathan Pryce, Dominic West, Elizabeth Debicki
Why We’re Hyped: Every season of The Crown is full of juicy royal drama, but The Crown Season 5 might be the most scandalous yet. We’re getting the Prince Charles and Princess Diana divorce, people! And that means the Panorama interview! And maybe even Fergie getting her toes sucked! It’s the Queen’s worst year ever and you can bet The Crown won’t shy away from how bad it got behind closed doors. Early set photos also tease that Elizabeth Debicki’s ‘90s version of Diana may be even more on point than Emmy-winner Emma Corrin’s. We can’t wait to sip tea and watch this season unfold.

Where to stream The Crown