The 20 Best New TV Shows of 2022 So Far
Which newcomers on the small screen have impressed reviewers the most during the first half of the year? In the gallery on this page, we rank the highest-scoring first-year TV shows (including limited series and specials) debuting between January 1, 2022 and June 30, 2022. Only shows with at least 7 reviews from professional critics are included.
The latest mockumentary series from the team behind American Vandal (including creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault) is set in the world of esports and follows a (fictional) League of Legends team led by the cranky veteran Creamcheese, who clashes with the team's newest recruit, 17-year-old Organizm, as the team strives to finally win its first championship after several near misses. Not familiar with competitive gaming? No problem—the approachable Players follows the rhythms of any good sports drama.
“While so many others might have approached the world of esports with an eye for the hyperbolic, there’s absolutely nothing mocking about the way 'Players' explores it as a community, and it’s a better show for it.” —Caroline Framke, Variety
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