Best New Series 2022

Critics Consensus: Covering an era of tenuous peace with ferocious -- albeit abbreviated -- focus, House of the Dragon is an impressive prequel that exemplifies the court intrigue that distinguished its predecessor.

Starring: Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke

Critics Consensus: A gritty adventure told from the ground perspective of the Empire's reign, Andor is an exceptionally mature and political entry into the Star Wars mythos -- and one of the best yet.

Starring: Diego Luna, Stellan Skarsgård, Genevieve O'Reilly, Forest Whitaker

Critics Consensus: Ms. Marvel is a genuinely fresh addition to the MCU -- both stylistically and substantively -- with Iman Vellani ably powering proceedings with her super-sized charisma.

Starring: Iman Vellani, Aramis Knight, Saagar Shaikh, Rish Shah

Critics Consensus: Like an expertly confected sandwich, The Bear assembles a perfect melange of ingredients and stacks them for optimal satisfaction -- and thankfully keeps the crust-iness for extra flavor.

Starring: Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Abby Elliott

Critics Consensus: Whether she's fighting bad guys, defending a client, or managing her messy social life, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law passes the bar for bingeworthy viewing.

Starring: Tatiana Maslany, Mark Ruffalo, Tim Roth, Benedict Wong

Critics Consensus: An inclusive romance told with striking sensitivity, Heartstopper is so effortlessly charming that viewers won't dare skip a beat.

Starring: Kit Connor, Joe Locke, William Gao, Yasmin Finney

Critics Consensus: Dark secrets are a family affair in Bad Sisters, a riotously funny murder mystery that makes fine use of its gifted ensemble while exemplifying creator and star Sharon Horgan's penchant for salty warmth.

Starring: Sharon Horgan, Anne-Marie Duff, Claes Bang, Eva Birthistle

Critics Consensus: Fluidly animated and intelligently scripted, The Legend of Vox Machina is an addictive treat for fans of Dungeons & Dragons-style RPGs.

Starring: Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Liam O'Brien

Critics Consensus: Audacious, mysterious, and bringing fresh insight into the perils of corporate drudgery, Severance is the complete package.

Starring: Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Patricia Arquette, Zach Cherry

Critics Consensus: Frequently hilarious while possessing an absorbing sense of place, Mo is a thoughtful depiction of the immigrant experience that is light on its feet.

Starring: Mohammed Amer, Teresa Ruiz, Farah Bsieso, Omar Elba

Critics Consensus: Zahn McClarnon is riveting as a coiled cop in Dark Winds, a solid procedural that derives much of its texture from an underrepresented cultural milieu.

Starring: Zahn McClarnon, Kiowa Gordon, Jessica Matten, Deanna Allison

Critics Consensus: Marrying state of the art visual effects with equally immersive narration by David Attenborough, Prehistoric Planet wondrously brings viewers back to the age of dinosaurs.

Starring: David Attenborough

Critics Consensus: The Kids in the Hall have become seasoned comedy veterans without missing a beat, delivering a fresh set of sketches that will delight longtime fans.

Starring: Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney

Critics Consensus: Led by a captivating Bridget Everett, Somebody Somewhere explores the human condition with tenderness, grace, and warmth.

Starring: Bridget Everett, Jeff Hiller, Mary Catherine Garrison, Danny McCarthy

Critics Consensus: Strange New Worlds treks across familiar territory to refreshing effect, its episodic structure and soulful cast recapturing the sense of boundless discovery that defined the franchise's roots.

Starring: Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Babs Olusanmokun

Critics Consensus: The Serpent Queen dramatizes one of history's most infamous monarchs with a deft, sardonic touch, with Samantha Morton's commanding star turn likely to swallow viewers' attention whole.

Starring: Samantha Morton, Amrita Acharia, Barry Atsma, Enzo Cilenti

Critics Consensus: With a playful tone and an expansive sweep that allows Anne Rice's gothic opus to mull like a chalice of blood, Interview with the Vampire puts a stake through concerns that this story couldn't be successfully resurrected.

Starring: Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid, Bailey Bass, Eric Bogosian

Critics Consensus: The Old Man is just as intrepid and spiky -- and derivative -- as younger action heroes, with Jeff Bridges lending invaluable gravitas to this bone-crunching thriller.

Starring: Jeff Bridges, John Lithgow, Amy Brenneman, Alia Shawkat

Critics Consensus: Intricate yet intimate, Pachinko is a sweeping epic that captures the arc of history as well as the enduring bonds of family.

Starring: Youn Yuh-jung, Lee Min-Ho, Kim Min-ha, Soji Arai

Synopsis: In 1970s Los Angeles, an earnest young feminist joins forces with a low-rent publisher to create the first erotic magazine for women.

Starring: Ophelia Lovibond, Jake Johnson, Idara Victor, Oscar Montoya