The rise of streaming services like Netflix and many others has made television on par with cinematic quality. Other networks like HBO have increased production quality dramatically, which has enabled their shows to be seen on the same level as big-budget movies.
2022 will feature several high-profile shows as the golden age of TV continues, with numerous series ranging from drama, superhero material, period-based series, and science fiction set to release. Fans on Reddit have made their enthusiasm known and have been vocal over why they’re looking forward to these shows. It’s worth looking into what’s in store for the silver screen in this coming year.
Bel-Air
Streaming On Peacock From February 13, 2022
Redditor The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. This version will be a drama series, which interestingly surrounds the exact same premise.
The show will look into Will’s inclusion in the Banks family, only this time it will deal with the struggles he has with being a boy from a small-time neighborhood in a rich household. The original had many serious moments of its own, so fans are excited to see how they turn out fully dramatized.
The Lord Of The Rings
Streaming On Amazon Prime Video From September 2, 2022
Redditor pm_me_reason_to_livx is among the many viewers who have had their fill of comic book TV show material and claims that they will “be looking forward to Lord of Rings if (they) live to see it.” Luckily for this fan, the show will indeed be arriving in 2022.
It is a prequel set thousands of years before the events of the movies and will showcase the reemergence of evil in Middle-earth. Fans of the enormously popular series will be happy with the fact that the show has already been confirmed for a second season, so its premiere in 2022 will be the beginning of a long-running story.
The Sandman
To Stream On Netflix - Release Date Not Announced Yet
Based on the comic book series by Neil Gaiman, this show will be a fully dark take on the original material. Redditor babaisme26 is excited it’s their “favorite piece of entertainment ever,” which is a notion many will agree with because the show will feature highly popular characters.
It will follow the character of Morpheus as he escapes captivity and looks to restore his kingdom of Dreaming. In creative turns, the traditionally male characters of Lucifer and John Constantine have been gender-swapped to be played by Gwendoline Christie and Jenna Coleman, respectively. With other popular characters like Doctor Destiny and Death in the mix, the series is definitely on fans’ radar.
Tokyo Vice
To Stream On HBO Max - Release Date Not Announced Yet
The backing of well-known directors is always a good sign for TV shows and Redditor bcisabeast points out that they’re excited “because Michael Mann is directing.” The show, based on the memoir of the same name, will follow Ansel Elgort’s Jake Adelstein as the journalist relocates to Japan and falls into the wrong side of its underworld.
Michael Mann has directed some extremely well-received thrillers, including the Tom Cruise starring Collateral, which is lauded as a classic entry in the genre. Tokyo Vice will be looking into a similar backdrop, as Adelstein’s adventures lead him into lethal scenarios where he has to survive the heavy organized crime that surrounds him.
Peacemaker
Streaming On HBO Max From January 13, 2022
Redditor The Suicide Squad, this time as the protagonist.
HBO Max has done a great job in keeping the main story under wraps, with fans only knowing that it will showcase Peacemaker’s past and that he will look to save the world from a threat. Fortunately, there’s a very short wait until the show is accessible to everyone.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
To Stream On Paramount+ - Release Date Not Announced Yet
Redditor attracted2sin is excited for this series because it’s “supposed to be more of the classic style, which (they’re) all game for seeing again.” The show is set during the timeline of the original series, with the promise that it will feature the same presentation as well.
Unlike most of the Star Trek shows of recent times, this won’t feature a heavy-handed premise and is meant to be a lighter depiction of this universe. With fan-favorite characters like Spock returning, viewers are anticipating a return to form for the series that takes things to the scale the classic series did.
The Last Of Us
To Air On HBO - Release Date Not Announced Yet
Fans of the video game series will finally see their storylines play out in live-action when the series, helmed by Pedro Pascal, will dive into the zombie apocalypse. Redditor austenjg is excited they have heard of the “praises of how good the storytelling is.”
It centers around Joel and Ellie, with the two trekking across the zombie-infested country to reach a haven where they hope to learn why Ellie is immune to the zombie virus. The franchise is noted for dealing with heavy themes of parenthood, acceptance, love, and hate, and HBO's no-holds-barred presentation is certain to it justice.
Uzumaki
Airing On Adult Swim From October 2022
Redditor Kthranos is among the fans who have faith in the creator of their favorite manga series, stating that they are awaiting this anime because it is an “adaptation of the brilliant Junji Ito comic.” The story is about the citizens of a city that is host to a series of supernatural occurrences.
It should be fast-paced fun for fans since the order is only for four episodes, meaning it will be a compact series that is essentially a film divided into separate sections. With many anime going on too long, this one should satisfy those who want a quality story from start to finish.
Obi-Wan Kenobi
To Air On Disney+ - Release Date Not Announced Yet
Redditor access_secure s the list of millions of fans who are excited for the many possibilities, considering this prequel to be “big, especially with Hayden Christensen returning as prime Darth Vader.” Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan is one of the most popular characters of all time and pairing him perhaps the greatest villain write for itself.
It is set to round out Obi-Wan’s story completely, filling in the gap between his introduction to Luke Skywalker and what happened after he went into exile on Tattoine. The return of Darth Vader at the time he was most feared across the galaxy opens up avenues for more storytelling between the former master and protege.
House Of The Dragon
To Air On HBO - Release Date Not Announced Yet
This prequel is set two centuries before Game of Thrones and will detail how House Targaryen began. Redditor eattt has cut to the chase as to why it’s so hotly anticipated claiming it “has Star Wars potential honestly.” The franchise is a true money-spinner and this will only increase its world-building potential.
There’s also the fact that fans are looking for the series to redeem itself from the badly-received final season of the original, while the star power still exists to rope in old and new viewers. With a second season also confirmed, it should be the beginning of a new timeline that will hold interest for a long time to come.