Must-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2022 So Far
2022's television standouts so far include the latest Sally Rooney adaptation, David Attenborough's dino doco and a mind-bending animated gem.

Must-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2022 So Far
"I don't have anything to watch" isn't a phrase that anyone can utter anymore. Thanks to the non-stop onslaught of new television shows releasing week after week via streaming, it's simply no longer true. Instead, we all now have a completely different problem — because there are so many things to see, but only so much time to sit on the couch glued to the screen.
Every month, we round up the best new movies and series that've just hit streaming platforms. But if you're looking for the best of the best, TV-wise, we've also got you covered. So far in 2022, a heap of shows have captured our attention — here's what you should be catching up on ASAP.
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Arts & Entertainment
Jamie Dornan-Starring Outback Thriller 'The Tourist' Is Your First Must-Binge Series of 2022
'Memento' meets 'The Flight Attendant' in this six-part miniseries, which has plenty of fun with its many twists.
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'Yellowjackets' Is the Absolute Best New Show of the Past Few Months — and It'll Be Back for Season Two
Plane crashes, teen cannibals, lingering trauma — this must-watch series has it all.
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Pandemic Drama 'Station Eleven' Is the Best Thing You Can Watch About Surviving an Outbreak Right Now
Stop rewatching ‘Contagion’ and binge your way through this thoughtful HBO series instead.
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Sex-Tape Scandals, 90s Nostalgia and a Talking Penis: Yes, You Should Watch Disney+'s 'Pam & Tommy'
This wild new Lily James and Sebastian Stan-starring series about Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee tells a tale you already know, but it’s also full of surprises.
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Hilarious Whodunnit Series 'The Afterparty' Is Apple TV+'s New Murder-Mystery Must-See
Starring Sam Richardson, Ben Schwartz, Ilana Glazer, Tiffany Haddish and Dave Franco, this new comedy sleuths its way through murderous a high-school reunion.
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The Second Season of 'Notting Hill'-Style Rom-Com 'Starstruck' Is Just As Much of a Gem As the First
Prepare to fall head over heels for season two of Rose Matafeo’s smart, heartfelt and gloriously relatable rom-com sitcom.
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Dark and Twisty New Apple TV+ Thriller Series 'Severance' Turns Office Life Into a Mind-Warping Gem
Not so fond of the daily grind? This ace new Ben Stiller-directed, Adam Scott-starring must-see understands.
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Scandal-to-Screen Miniseries 'The Dropout' Turns the Theranos Scam Into Your Next Streaming Must-See
Another day, another scammer series — but don’t miss Amanda Seyfried as Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes.
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Feminism, Penises and 70s Porn for Women: It's All in HBO's Savvy and Breezy New Comedy 'Minx'
A workplace comedy set inside a fledgling feminist erotica magazine, this Jake Johnson and Ophelia Lovibond-starring newcomer is a seductive must-stream.
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Tony Armstrong's Doco Series About Dogs Has Hit ABC iView If You Need Something Adorable to Watch
The national broadcaster is giving viewers what they want: more Tony Armstrong and more cute canines.
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Ahoy, Taika Waititi and Rhys Darby Fans: 'Our Flag Means Death' Is a Warm-Hearted Pirate Comedy Gem
When Taika Waititi and Rhys Darby team up, great things happen — and this swashbuckling comedy is no different.
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Marvel's New Oscar Isaac-Starring Series 'Moon Knight' Is the MCU's Most Intriguing Show Yet
Here’s something we’ve all been waiting for: a new MCU show that doesn’t feel like homework.
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Ripped-from-the-Headlines Drama 'The Girl From Plainville' Is Your Next True-Crime Must-Watch
Another week, another show about an IRL scandal — and Elle Fanning is fantastic in this eerie character study about “the texting suicide case”.
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'Killing It' Is the Smart and Satirical New Snake-Slaying Sitcom You Didn't Know You Needed
This savvy and funny new Craig Robinson-starring sitcom hails from one of the creators of ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ — and you can stream it all now.
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A Western, an Offbeat Mystery and Eerie Sci-Fi: That's New Josh Brolin-Starring Series 'Outer Range'
Set on a Wyoming ranch, this genre-bending thriller proves moody and intriguing — and Brolin is pitch-perfect.
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Netflix's Time-Loop Gem 'Russian Doll' Gets Smarter and Weirder in Season Two — and It's a Delight
Sweet birthday babies, Netflix’s Natasha Lyonne-starring hit is back — and just as wonderful as ever.
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Queer Coming-of-Age Series 'Heartstopper' Is the Most Charming Thing You Can Binge Right Now
Based on the webcomic-turned-graphic novel, this Netflix newcomer is a LGBTQIA+-championing must-see— and also features a supporting turn by Olivia Colman.
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Pop Star Sitcom 'Girls5eva' Keeps Finding the Hits in Its Delightful and Hilarious Second Season
Executive produced by Tina Fey, this laugh-a-minute comedy about a reunited 90s girl group is just as smart and funny the second time around.
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'Hacks' Is TV's Best Current Comedy About Comedy — and It's Still Searingly Funny in Season Two
2021's Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning hit is back with another smart and hilarious season set in the world of standup.
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If You Were Obsessed with 'Normal People', You'll Want to Binge 'Conversations with Friends' ASAP
Based on Sally Rooney's first novel, and now streaming in full via Prime Video, this 12-part Dublin-set series boasts plenty of the same traits that made ‘Normal People’ such a hit.
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'Atlanta' Season Three Is Among Donald Glover's Best-Ever Work — and You Can Stream It All Now
Returning after a four-year break, the latest season of ‘Atlanta’ is just as phenomenal — and funny, and biting — as ever.
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'Prehistoric Planet' Is As Spectacular As a David Attenborough Series About Dinosaurs Should Be
Welcome to... an informative, David Attenborough-narrated look at dinosaurs roaming the earth, all thanks to Apple TV+.
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Bigger, Bloodier, Longer, Eerier: Yes, You'll Want to Binge 'Stranger Things' Season Four Right Now
After a three-year absence, Netflix’s 80s-set sci-fi hit is back — in slasher mode, venturing out of Hawkins and proving just as addictive.
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Mind-Bending Multiverse Series 'Undone' Is the Best Animated Show You're Probably Not Watching
Created by ‘BoJack Horseman’ duo Kate Purdy and Raphael Bob-Waksberg, this Prime Video animated series is unlike anything else on streaming.