Adventure Entertainment

If you're looking for a good action-adventure movie to watch but have already seen all the usual entries a million times, help is on the way. Sure, it's always fun to revisit Raiders of the Lost Ark, the Marvel pictures, and&nbsp;The Mummy. They're totally rewatchable. Sometimes, though, you're in the mood for something new. That's when having some recommendations comes in handy.What makes these films underrated? In many cases, they came out during slower months at the box office, or were released on the same weekend as a blockbuster that sucked all the air out of the room. A couple were simply ahead of their time, while a few more were&nbsp;initially popular but faded from the public's memory over the years. Whatever the reason, these movies often contain A-list stars and/or come from name directors. They may not have achieved the classic status several of their counterparts did, but they're plenty good for viewers looking to kick back, relax, and watch something fun for two hours.

18 Underrated Action-Adventure Movies

Film

Mike McGranaghan

One bright side of the pandemic lockdowns in 2020 and ’21 was a genre TV renaissance. Sci-fi shows that might have otherwise been overlooked like Squid Game and Manifest found huge audiences. When the world reopened in 2022, people spent more time out of the house, making for less time to binge show of the moment.&nbsp;As a result, a slew of great genre shows that weren’t called Stranger Things, Andor, or Wednesday&nbsp;became lost in an ever-expanding labyrinth of TV in 2022, making it difficult to decide which series to watch next. To help you out, we picked out some of the most binge-worthy sci-fi shows that fell under the radar, either due to poor marketing or stiff competition (usually both). No matter how you like your science fiction, there’s a lot to love on this list: reanimated cadavers; giant, fighting robots; tiny, murderous robots; time-traveling tweens; super spies with secret powers; aliens both evil and benevolent; a mysterious hole; and monsters… lots and lots of monsters.

16 Underrated Sci-Fi Shows From 2022 That Deserve A Second Look

TV Program

The Underrated Sci-Fi TV Shows Of 2022

Jay Newman

Sci-Fi

The year 2022 has been a particularly good one for the science fiction film. In a strange twist, however, some of the best the genre had to offer were films which, for one reason or another, managed to fly under most people’s radar for one reason or another. Some of these challenged viewers to think differently about the world around them, while others offered new takes on established genres conventions and familiar stories.What ties these disparate films together, however, is an awareness of how beautiful, and frightening, the world can be, particularly when filtered through the prism of possibilities offered up by the genre.

14 Sci-Fi Movies You Didn't Watch In 2022 (But Should Have)

Sci-Fi Movies You Didn't Watch In 2022 (But Should Have)

Thomas West

Lists about great entertainment that took chances and strayed from that same boring formula.

And Now: Something Different

Entertainment

Everybody loves a good movie plot twist. Who could forget how they felt when they learned Bruce Willis is already dead in The Sixth Sense? Or that Verbal Kint is Keyser Soze in The Usual Suspects? Or that Tyler Durden and the Narrator are the same person in Fight Club? A well-planned twist can blow viewers away, causing them to reassess everything they've seen in a new light.Those twists all came at or near the end of their respective movies, though. Much more difficult is to skillfully put one right in the middle. People expect it less, and it can really give them a shake-up. When the film is only halfway over and suddenly something isn't what it seems, there's no way to predict what's going to come next. That's an exhilarating sensation. Directors as varied as Alfred Hitchcock, Jane Campion, and Bong Joon-ho have all pulled it off.

Plot Twists That Happen Right In The Middle Of The Movie And Change Everything

Historical Entertainment

History can be a difficult subject to bring to life. Ironically, many of the films on this list accomplish this task through the use of the undead. Horror movies are always more frightening when given cultural context audiences can relate to, and these releases set their terror during specific times and places in history.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-period-horror-movies/ranker-film">Historical horror movies</a> combine the period-accurate details of the past with the myths and monsters of folklore. By setting the fictional narratives alongside the realistic depiction of actual events from the past, these films are layered with referential meaning. In the same way the action elements are played up within the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-underrated-historical-action-epics/mike-mcgranaghan">historical content of epics</a>, these titles contain classic horror monsters integrated into events found in history books.

17 Historical Horror Movies That Prove History Can Be Terrifying

17 Historical Horror Movies That Prove History Books Can Be Terrifying

Ryan Izay

Lists of famous people who have something just a little different, like physically.

Distinguishing Features

There’s seemingly a cheat code to making a character instantly appear tough, intimidating, and gritty: a shaved head. Commonly used in action films, this trick to toughen up characters is often used as a signifier to the audience that this person is ready for a fight. If they enter the story that way, it's probably a sign they're not to be trifled with; if they lose their hair mid-movie, it's usually representative of a harsh change in the character. Long a stereotype, it has been&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/healthmain/guys-shaved-heads-seem-tougher-study-says-919445">proven by science</a> that bald people appear tougher and more intimidating than those with hair. And by comparing the typical roles of these actors to those they play with a shaved head, it becomes glaringly obvious that the simple trick is an effective one.&nbsp;However, this shortcut — not a shaved head pun —&nbsp;isn’t only a method of displaying a character's grit, but can also be used as a tool to separate preconceived notions one might have about a character due to the actor portraying them. Once you become a movie star, it gets difficult to separate the face from the name. Whether they typically play the goofy hot guy or the pretty teen star, the last thing an actor wants is to not be taken seriously. Sometimes, when the role permits, the best thing an actor can do is release themselves from those previous bonds and make themselves unrecognizable. Sometimes that means losing or gaining weight or donning a wig and makeup - but when they choose to depart with their hair, it often gives us a new screen presence entirely.

15 Times A Shaved Head Made A Movie Character Instantly Level Up

General

Times A Shaved Head Gave A Movie Character An Instant Bad-To-The-Bone Makeover

Griffin Peters

Total Nerd

Have movie stars lost their mojo? Check out these <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tv-stars-people-forgot-movies/tracey-graham">movie stars </a>who made shows in 2022 you forgot about.Ten years ago, if a<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movie-stars-who-took-pay-cuts-to-save-career/mike-mcgranaghan"> major movie star had </a>decided to sign on to do a television show, it would have been a big deal. However, in today’s post-Covid streaming landscape, there is no longer a significant divide between the mediums. Big stars no longer guarantee box office success and, shockingly, do not guarantee a big TV audience either.Many great writers have moved over to the small screen because it allows them to tell a story in a longer format. Characters can be better fleshed out, and writers do not have to adhere to the strict three-act movie structure. Some of these television shows deserve a more extensive audience… while others probably do not. With so many networks and so many series, even well-received programs can get lost in the shuffle.Vote up the movie stars you forgot jumped to the small screen in 2022. &nbsp;

Movie Stars Who Made Shows In 2022 You Forgot About

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Ann Casano

Plot is engaging, and worldbuilding is wonderful, yet the main reason we as fans show up to new installments in our favorite TV shows or movie franchises is the characters. It's comforting to see familiar faces, yet thrilling to see them take on new challenges. However, any franchise would get stale if it kept the exact same ensemble year after year.2022 was a big year for&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-who-switched-franchises-and-leveled-up/jack-morgan">many franchises</a>, including the Marvel Cinematic Universe (on both big and small screens), the DC Extended Universe, the&nbsp;Game of Thrones universe, the&nbsp;Star Wars universe, and more. In addition to bringing back our favorite heroes and villains, each of these fictional worlds introduced us to some new compelling characters. Throwing acclaimed actors or breakout performers in the mix adds a new energy to any series, whether they're a sidekick, a dastardly antagonist, or a rising hero. This light highlights the greatest additions of new characters, big or small, to our favorite franchises in 2022.&nbsp;

New Characters That Leveled Up Our Favorite Franchises In 2022

Fictional Character

The Best New Franchise Characters Of 2022, Ranked

Adina Kruskal

2022

In Hollywood, success is a fickle thing. An actor can take home an Oscar one year only to fade into obscurity after a string of flops the next. But <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/90s-actors-who-deserve-comebacks/celebrity-lists">everyone loves a comeback</a>, and 2022 had a lot to offer. Some were long overdue, while others were downright surprising. British actress Samantha Morton, for example, has been consistently lauded by critics and peers throughout her career but hasn’t gotten meaty enough roles to showcase her considerable talents since the early 2000s. Ke Huy Quan, on the other hand, was all but forgotten as an actor. Having disappeared from the big screen for over 30 years, the&nbsp;Indiana Jones&nbsp;star made a triumphant return in a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-science-fiction-movies-2022/jason-bancroft">major sci-fi movie</a>, launching one of the most unexpected and delightful second acts of the year.Some of the actors who got their mojo back in 2022 leaped into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-who-broke-type-casting/anncasano">brand new territory</a> while others went back to their roots. Brendan Fraser, who will always be remembered as a family-friendly '90s action star, relaunched his career with an emotionally complex role in the latest movie from controversial director Darren Aronofsky. Jennifer Lawrence, by contrast, emerged from a multi-year hiatus to start making indie movies again more than a decade after the low-budget noir&nbsp;Winter’s Bone&nbsp;made her a star. From <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/character-actors/lisa-waugh">underrated character actors</a> to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/scream-queens-where-are-they-now/jacob-shelton">iconic scream queens</a>, vote up the performers who truly deserve their 2022 comeback.

14 Actors Who Got Their Mojo Back In 2022

Actors Who Got Their Mojo Back In 2022

Lily McElveen

Have you ever sat down to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/action-tv-shows-new-episodes-2022/molly-gander">watch a show</a> or excellent <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-action-movies-2022/jason-bancroft">action movie</a> and found yourself screaming "Hell yeah!" at the top of your lungs when something completely amazing happens? Perhaps you did so with a fist pump when Luke Skywalker revealed himself on The Mandalorian in 2020, but what about in 2022?There were tons of unforgettable moments in TV and film throughout 2022 that qualify as “Hell yeah!” moments, so odds are, one or two got you throughout the year. This list examines the best “Hell yeah!" moments from movies and television in 2022, so take a look, and be sure to upvote your favorites before you go!

The Biggest &quot;Hell Yeah&quot; Movie And TV Moments Of 2022

The Most Rousing Movie And TV Moments Of 2022

Jonathan H. Kantor

2022 has been a year packed full of content from the powerhouse that is the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/2022-mcu-observations/charlie-boyle"> MCU</a>. From the blockbusters like&nbsp;Black Panther: Wakanda Forever or&nbsp;Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, to the new Disney+ shows like&nbsp;Ms. Marvel,&nbsp;Moon Knight, and&nbsp;She Hulk. With so many great titles, featuring equally amazing casts, it should be no surprise that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mcu-cast-group-interview-moments-ig/mviladegutt">the interviews</a> surrounding them would be just as great. Whether you’ve been able to keep up with every movie and show this year or not, enjoy this list of hilarious interviews.

15 Of The Funniest MCU Interview Moments From 2022

Dom Mitrano

2022 Movies

Every cinematic year brings its share of sequels. 2022 was no different. If anything, we get way more sequels these days than ever before because studios have largely abandoned original stories in favor of franchises and IP-driven projects. They would rather spend money trying to make lightning strike twice - or two, three, or four times - than risk trying something new and unproven. Safe bets have become the name of the game in Hollywood.Obviously, just because a movie is a sequel doesn't necessarily make it bad. Some of 2022's sequels were as good as, or even better than, the originals. Others were the worst case scenario - pictures that proved to be little more than pale retreads of their predecessors. The following list looks at every major movie sequel of the year. Reboots (like Confess, Fletch) and movies that are part of a bigger franchise (like Black Adam) don't count, just pure sequels.

Every Major Movie Sequel That Came Out In 2022, Ranked

Every Major 2022 Movie Sequel, Ranked

Villains

The year 2022 gave us a slew of memorable <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-movie-villains-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">villains in movies</a> and on TV shows, from larger-than-life comic book foes like Namor from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, to the delightfully unhinged Pearl from Pearl, to the reality-jumping Jobu Tupaki from Everything Everywhere All at Once.Many of them are memorable because of one shocking moment in their stories. Often, these are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-intense-horror-scenes-of-2022/orrin-grey">horrific acts of violence</a> that show exactly what they're capable of. Other times, the moment is shocking because it completely upends what the audience thought about the character. Either way, these are some of the most shocking villain moments from 2022 that we'll be thinking about for years to come.&nbsp;

The Most Shocking Villain Moments Of 2022

Jim Rowley

It's said that a hero is only as good as their villain, but what makes a good villain? Often, the most compelling villains aren't much different from the heroes themselves. The best villains aren't evil; they're just flawed people with relatable motivations.Some are interested in self-preservation, like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's Namor. Others are motivated by righteous revenge, like Queen Gudrun in The Northman. And some are just following a biological imperative, like Jean Jacket from Nope. Even if these villains are capable of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-shocking-movie-tv-villain-moments-2022/jim-rowley">shockingly memorable moments</a>, they're still endearing. Here are villains we were rooting for in 2022.

14 Villains We Were Rooting For In 2022

14 Movie And TV Villains Worth Rooting For In 2022

Apple TV+

Hey Kids! What's for Dinner? There are so many captivating episodes of Severance, but which ones really stand out? Do you like the first episode "Good News About Hell" the best or do you prefer the season 1 finale “The We We Are”? To determine once and for all which episodes should be promoted and demoted, let's rank them from best to worst.Severance is a workplace comedy-thriller series from the mind of Ben Stiller. It premiered on Apple TV+ on February 18, 2022. The show's first season was nominated for fourteen Emmy Awards and stars Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Patricia Arquette and John Turturro.&nbsp;Vote up your favorite episodes of Severance, and vote down any bad episodes that don't deserve a waffle party, despite how much you love the series as a whole. It can be challenging to put one episode over the other when there are so many good ones, which is why you can vote on however many episodes you like.

The Best Episodes Of 'Severance'

TV Episode

Ranking The Best 'Severance' Episodes

Cortland Jacoby

Ranking, deconstructing, and thinking about movies based on books, TV shows based on comics, plays based on cartoons, musicals based on toys, etc.

Great Adaptations

Remakes & Reboots

It can sometimes feel as though Hollywood has run out of original ideas, intent on pillaging films from the past. These remakes often pale in comparison, but occasionally they live up to the original classic, and in rare instances even manage to surpass it. Sometimes, the remakes take inspiration from films of the distant past, revised or updated for modern audiences. Other times, the original was a foreign film, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-underrated-movie-remakes/mike-mcgranaghan">the Hollywood remake</a> capitalizes on recognizable movie stars and strong production values, not to mention an alternative for those unwilling to read subtitles. Either way, fans of the original are often skeptical of plans for a remake, with good cause.Whether the remake remains faithful to the source material or takes a revisionist approach, the filmmaking on display in these movies is praiseworthy. Comparisons to the original are inevitable either way, but the films on this list are capable of surpassing even the highest expectations. A director with a distinct vision, increased production values, or actors who step into a role and make it their own are a few ways in which a remake can be elevated to unexpected heights, while other times the narrative is adjusted with themes of modern societal relevance. Whatever the reason, these films are capable of surprising and delighting audiences - even those familiar with the original classic.

19 Times A Remake Lived Up To The Original Classic

19 Times A Remake Was Just As Good As The Original Classic

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Teen Wolf

The Vampire Diaries

Merlin

Arya Stark

Jon Snow

Olenna Tyrell

Stranger Things

Star Trek: Discovery

Westworld

Stan Lee

Iron Man

Thor

Are you a Marvel fanatic? Vote on these lists of the best, funniest, dumbest, most underrated, etc. characters in the MCU to have your voice heard.

MCU Character Power Rankings

Marvel Comics

Since the big-screen debut of Iron Man in his self-titled 2008 franchise-starter, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been turning niche characters into household names - and reigniting the popularity of legendary characters from its comic-book pages. Many of the greatest comic book characters of all-time - superhero and otherwise - have been featured throughout the franchise and its many sub-franchises.Beyond the big-ticket superheroes like Thor, Captain America, and Spider-Man, the likes of Bucky Barnes, Happy Hogan, Rocket Raccoon, and Bruce Banner are among the best MCU characters. and that’s just the heroes - the list wouldn’t be complete without the ongoing series’ many memorable villains, including Killmonger, Vulture, Loki, and Thanos.From movies like the original team-up, The Avengers, to TV shows like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-agents-of-shield-storylines/jonathan-kantor">Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.</a> and Moon Knight, the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand. Who is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-mcu-characters/joedonley">your favorite</a> character? Who deserves <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/marvel-characters-missing-from-the-mcu-movies/williamsbrianjake">more screen time</a>? Vote up the best characters <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-mcu-movies/ranker-film">in the MCU</a>, and feel free to add any new or underrated characters to the list. After all, there are still plenty of Marvel characters <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-avengers-not-in-mcu/joedonley">who haven’t showed up… yet</a>.

The Best Characters In The Marvel Cinematic Universe

Ranker Community

All the best shows airing new episodes on regular TV and streaming through online media.

TV: What's On Now?

Lists about the best (and worst) films, TV series, novels, characters, etc. in every sci-fi genre.

The Worlds of Science Fiction

Deep-diving into HBO's sci-fi Western, now playing Season 3.

Few TV genres are as tricky to get right as the science-fiction series. However, this also allows for there to be an unlimited number of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-sci-fi-shows-2010s/jonathan-kantor">sci-fi shows</a> with different tones, scopes, and stories depending on the platform they're coming from - be it a big-budget network smash hit, or a smaller and more intimate <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-very-best-of-premium-cable-original-programming?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">cable series</a>. There are some excellent current sci-fi shows on television&nbsp;- but which do you think are the best?It's time to pick the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-sci-fi-shows-funny/erin-cody">best sci-fi shows on television</a> right now - those you think everyone should be watching. These are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-scifi-television-series-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">sci fi TV shows</a> or sci fi series that voters have agreed are the best of the genre - at least for the current crop (we all know Battlestar Galactica would outrank them all!). However, new&nbsp;sci-fi shows like The&nbsp;Mandalorian and Upload might quickly climb up&nbsp;the list.&nbsp;Check out this list of the best sci-fi shows on television right now and vote up the good current science <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/list/historical-fiction-tv-shows-and-series/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">fiction shows</a> you think deserve the top spots. Whether you prefer a modern iteration of the classic Star Trek franchise, or an anthology series for the ages, if it's a great sci-fi airing now, you'll find it below.

Sci-Fi Shows You Should Be Watching Now

30+ Current Sci-Fi Shows You Should Be Watching, Ranked by Fans

Ranker TV

Exploring and ranking everything in HBO's epic fantasy series.

Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones Awards

Fantasy

Life is brutal in Westeros and Essos for the many characters of&nbsp;Game of Thrones. You have to be a cutthroat survivor just to live through a wedding in the Seven Kingdoms! But being strong on this dangerous continent doesn't always involve muscle and brute force. Sometimes the biggest badasses come in the smallest packages. Of all the Game of Thrones characters that grace your television screen each Sunday night, which is the biggest, most awesome, kickass badass?Is it the Mother of Dragons? Her Khal? Would you rather have Brienne of Tarth or the Hound fighting in your corner? What about the badass wit of Little Finger and Varys? The tiny might and badass wordplay that comes from Tyrion Lannister? On a <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-game-of-thrones-characters?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of Game of Thrones characters</a>, almost all meet the criteria of badass in some way - but who is the most all-around, big-time, super-duper badass character George R.R. Martin has thrust upon the world?Vote up the characters you think are the most badass in the Game of Thrones TV series and be sure to rerank this list so that Jon Snow knows once and for all what you think of him. Then, have your voice heard as far as GoT's<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-badass-ladies-from-game-of-thrones/ranker-of-thrones"> badass ladies</a>, the most <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-insults-from-game-of-thrones/ranker-of-thrones">epic insults</a> these amazing characters have ever uttered.

Jaime Lannister

The Most Hardcore Game of Thrones Characters

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Game of Thrones Characters Who Are Badass | GoT Character List

Robert DeSalvo

Looking for movies and TV shows that are rated T for Teen? These lists feature  great movies and TV programs about teens, enjoyed by people of all ages.

Rated T for Teen

Teen TV

Teens can be some of the most loyal television series fans. Can be. Sometimes they&#39;re too busy on their iPhones and pirating music to watch TV. But, not all teens are hormonal nightmares... they&#39;re just complicated. They&#39;re about as complicated as these great teen scifi shows. These greatest teen fantasy shows of all time. What does that mean? It means that these shows are about teens are in the middle of finding themselves and these great shows help them shape their identity. Are they a Buffy person? Or is The 100 more their speed? This is the second most important question when you&#39;re a teen - just behind, &quot;what music do you listen to?&quot;

Some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-fantasy-tv-series/ranker-tv" target="_blank">best fantasy shows</a> of all time are primarily made for a teenage audience. That being said, it&#39;s up to you, Rankers. Which of these teen sci-fi fantasy shows is the greatest ever? Remember, just the shows that have mostly teen characters - even if the actors tend to be a little older than high school.