A look at the best and most underrated in entertainment, music, and sports in 2022.

2022: Wrapping Up

2022

The year of 2022 was home to some pretty major horror releases, including titles such as Nope, Smile, Hellraiser, Barbarian, X, Pearl, Terrifier 2, Scream, Halloween Ends, and more. But it also saw the release of countless <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-horror-movies-that-flopped/orrin-grey?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">underrated horror films</a> - lesser-known titles that may have flown under a lot of people's radars, even though they deserve every bit as much attention as their more-popular peers.&nbsp;From festival favorites to streaming-only releases, some of these films just didn't get the audience they deserved, while others got passed over by studios that didn't know what to do with them, or have been steadily building word of mouth from those who did catch them. Whatever the case, these underrated horror films are ones no fan of the macabre should miss.Vote up the ones you think deserve more attention.

The Most Underrated Horror Movies Of 2022

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Underrated 2022 Horror Movies 

Orrin Grey

Lists for fans addicted to horror films (and shows) and all the jump-scarin', blood-splatterin', "b*tch, get out the house!" adrenaline that goes with them.

Do You Like Scary Movies?

Ready to turn the lights off for a fright? Then you should check out the best horror movies of 2022. This year has already kicked off with scary movies like&nbsp;Scream and A Banquet&nbsp;starring Sienna Guillory&nbsp;but there are plenty more scares to come. There are several highly anticipated <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-horror-movie-sequels/ranker-horror?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">horror movie sequels</a> due out in 2022&nbsp;like Halloween Ends&nbsp;and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Another good 2022 horror movie is sure to be Jordan Peele&#39;s Nope. You&#39;ll also want to answer The Black Phone&nbsp;when it rings into theaters this fall. But which of these 2022 horror films is the scariest? You get to help decide with your votes.

Browse this list of 2022&nbsp;horror movies and vote up the ones that gave you the biggest fright. Check back for upcoming and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-horror-comedy-movies-2022/jason-bancroft?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">new 2022 horror movies</a> as they are released to see where you favorites end up on the list.

The Best Horror Movies Of 2022

The Best Horror Movies Of 2022, Ranked

Jason Bancroft

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Film Buff Stuff

2022 Movies

The past year has brought us major hits, like Top Gun: Maverick, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and Minions: The Rise of Gru. They've gotten enough attention, so it's time to turn to the slept-on 2022 movies. These are the films that deserved better than they got. None of them were even remotely close to being blockbusters. They didn't generate a ton of water-cooler talk. They didn't dominate the box office. They did, however, absolutely rule.The most underrated movies of 2022 are of different varieties. Some are major studio releases that audiences ignored for whatever reason. Others are smaller, arthouse pictures that had trouble competing in a marketplace dominated by high-profile franchises. Still others bypassed theatrical release, debuting on streaming services where they struggled to get noticed. Whatever the reason, each of them deserves to be more widely discovered. The next time you're looking for something amazing to watch, check one (or all!) of them out.

The Most Underrated Movies Of 2022

Underrated 2022 Films, Ranked

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

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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

The Best of 2022

Whether it was the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horror-movie-details-2022/erin-maxwell">reveal of the killer's identity</a>, a secret confession, or the realization not everything is as it seems, these movie twists from 2022 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movie-hot-takes-from-2022/kyle-chorpening">caught us off guard</a> in the best way possible. But which twist was the absolute best?&nbsp;Vote up your favorite plot twists below and vote down the twists that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movie-twists-that-ruin-the-movie/nathan-gibson">make no sense</a>.Warning: Major spoilers below.

Movies From 2022 With Unexpected Plot Twists

Most Unexpected Movie Twists Of 2022

Josh Buono

2022 has been a solid year <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-2022/jason-bancroft">for movies</a> as people began returning to theaters, but there's always room for some surprises and these are the movies that exceeded our expectations – both large and small.

11 Movies That Were Better Than Expected In 2022

Jacob Bryant

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

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Over the last 12 months, folks who had a hand in creating 2022's amazing small screen offerings for TV shared photos on social media to give fans a sneak peek of their off-camera shenanigans. Here are a few great behind-the-scenes photos from the cast and crew of the most popular shows for 2022.&nbsp;

30 Behind-The-Scenes Photos From The Most Popular TV Shows Of 2022 That We Can't Unsee

General

Erin Maxwell

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

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

Supernatural (TV)

Carry on my wayward Supernatural fans. The Winchesters is here to fill the void left by Sam and Dean's departure. There are so haunting episodes of the show,&nbsp;but which ones deserve a slice of cherry pie and which ones should be sent back to hell? Do you like "Your Lost Little Girl" the best, or do you prefer “Teach Your Children Well”? To determine once and for all what the best episodes are and which ones should be run over with a Chevy Impala, let's rank them from best to worst.The Winchesters is a Supernatural prequel series detailing how Sam and Dean's parents met, fell in love, and started demon hunting together. It premiered on The CW on October 11, 2022.&nbsp;Jensen Ackles returns as the narrator of his parents' love story.&nbsp;Vote up your favorite episodes of The Winchesters, and vote down any bad episodes that you'd like to banish despite how much you love the series as a whole. Like picking a favorite Winchester brother, it can be difficult 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 'The Winchesters'

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Ranking The Best 'The Winchesters' Episodes

Cortland Jacoby

Lists about Star Wars places, things, and powers for humans in the know.

A Galaxy Far Away

Star Wars

Star Wars has never shied away from depictions of the military and its commanders. After all, the galaxy had been fighting the Clone Wars before the events of A New Hope. The Rebel Alliance kept it going long after the battles between the Separatists and the Galactic Republic came to an end during the civil war.&nbsp;Sure, there's plenty of political intrigue carried out by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/star-wars-political-figures-ranked/jonathan-kantor">powerful political leaders</a>, like Mon Mothma and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/star-wars-tarkin-timeline/jonathan-kantor">Grand Moff Tarkin</a>, but the military is where the real story takes place… at least in the original trilogy. The battle between the Rebel Alliance and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/star-wars-empire-facts/tyler-mitchell">Empire</a> pitted some of fiction's most powerful military leaders against one another. Whether battles took place in the sea, land, air, or outer space, someone was commanding the action.&nbsp;This list looks at the 20 most powerful military figures in Star Wars by focusing on the high-level commanders. Military members from the Galactic Republic, Empire, First Order, and even the Jedi Order are represented, so take a look at them down below. When you find the military leader you think is the most powerful, be sure to give them an upvote to see which one rises to the top!

The 20 Most Powerful Military Figures In The 'Star Wars' Galaxy, Ranked

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The Most Powerful Military Figures In Star Wars

Jonathan H. Kantor

So many new shows, so little time. Which are worth your precious eyeballs? These list rank the best new series in each genre that have premiered since 2019, so you still have plenty of time to catch up.

New Shows to Check Out

Entertainment

Since 2019, there has been some phenomenal acting on television and this list features the best television acting of the last few years. Shows with the best acting come in many forms. Some of the most talented new TV casts feature dozens of amazing actors while other new TV series with good acting star one fantastic lead. Several of the best acting shows since 2019 have been nominated for awards.

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What TV series will you find on this best acting on new shows list? Chernobyl features fantastic Emmy-nominated actors like Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgard,&nbsp;and Emily Watson.&nbsp;Dead to Me&nbsp;is also a TV series which regularly results in awards for its talented cast. Jason Sudeikis&nbsp;won an Emmy, Golden Globe, AND Critics&#39;&nbsp;Choice&nbsp;Award for his&nbsp;role in&nbsp;Ted Lasso while his supporting cast also picked up their own hardware.&nbsp;Other good shows with great acting since 2019&nbsp;include Squid Game, The Morning Show, Fosse/Verdon,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Perry Mason.

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Which new TV show do you think features the best acting? Give your favorites a thumbs up.&nbsp;

New TV Shows Of The Last Few Years With The Best Overall Acting

TV Shows with the Best Overall Acting Since 2017

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The cancelled shows of 2022 include many favorites, from shows that have lasted forever to shows that have only been around for a couple of seasons. While some popular shows, like Netflix originals Dead to Me and Family Reunion, just didn't make it past their third season mark, many shows ending in 2022 are long-running series, like The Walking Dead and Black-ish. Which TV shows canceled in 2022 are you sad to see end? Are there any <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-single-season-shows-last-few-years/ranker-tv">single-season shows in 2022 that were canceled</a> you wish had another chance?Some of the 2022 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/tv-shows-canceled-before-their-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">canceled TV shows</a> like Manifest were able to grab one more season before they go, thanks to getting picked up by a new network that allowed them to finish out their stories properly. Other shows are ending after an admirable run, like The Ellen DeGeneres Show’s 19 seasons, or the 25 seasons (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-cartoons-of-the-90s">and 26 years!</a>) of Arthur – long enough for a lot of people to have never been alive without new episodes of those shows on the air. Other series feel like they’ve reached a natural end – as a prequel to Breaking Bad, we all knew Better Call Saul would end someday, and 2022 feels like a good year to say goodbye to some of the series we love, if only to make room for all the new shows 2022 is bringing.Even if it’s their time, it’s hard to say farewell to TV shows ending in 2022, but you can vote up the 2022 cancelled shows you’ll miss the most.

All The TV Shows Ending in 2022, Ranked

The Best TV Shows Canceled In 2022

Molly Gander

Expensive sets, lush costumes, the chance to escape a mundane world... for many, historical&nbsp;dramas&nbsp;have a lot to offer. Within that genre are many types of period pieces and series, each offering a different appeal. Some are known for their historical accuracy, while others are known for their brutality. But what if a viewer wants the&nbsp;opulent settings, elegant costumes, and dramatic performances&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/historical-drama-tv-shows-and-series/ranker-tv" target="_blank">period pieces</a> are known for&nbsp;and are still <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-to-watch-while-drinking/anncasano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">fun to watch</a>?&nbsp;

These period piece dramas currently running on cable and streaming services&nbsp;can be a great deal of fun as well as interesting. Vote up the shows that are escapism at its best.&nbsp;

15 Current Period Piece TV Shows That Are Super Fun To Watch, Ranked

Period Piece TV Shows That Are Fun To Watch, Ranked

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Michonne

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Stewie Griffin

Detective Jake Peralta

Eric Cartman

Stranger Things

Star Trek: Discovery

Westworld

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

South Park

The Simpsons

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

After spending so very many hours watching a TV show, we form strong attachments - and revulsions - to certain characters. Let's rank 'em.

TV Characters We Love & Hate

Look, you watch enough of a show, you get to know the characters. Maybe you even care about them. Maybe you even love them. Or hate them. Or want to read tons of lists about them.

The People in Your TV

Who are the funniest current TV characters on air right this very moment? This is your chance to vote up the small screen characters you truly believe are the funniest on the tube in 2019-2020. Sitcom superstars like Sofia Vergara on Modern Family and Rachel Brosnahan&nbsp;on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel&nbsp;are represented by their respective characters, the hilarious Gloria Delgado-Pritchett and Midge. <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-animated-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Current cartoon characters</a> like Eric Cartman from South Park and Pam Poovey from Archer are also included. In fact, other animated series have given us some of the funniest characters on television right now. For instance, Bob&#39;s Burgers brought audiences Louise Belcher, while Family Guy introduced the world to Stewie Griffin.

Funny characters <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">currently on TV</a> span from comedic network TV characters like Detective Jake Peralta (played by comedian Andy Samberg) on FOX&#39;s Brooklyn Nine-Ninge&nbsp;to <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-very-best-of-premium-cable-original-programming?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">premium cable</a> dramas characters like Jensen Ackles&#39;s Dean Winchester on The CW&#39;s Supernatural.

Which of these current TV show characters in 2020 do you think are the funniest and most laugh out loud hilarious? Cast your votes below and be sure to add any other funny television characters, provided they are on a current show (network or streaming).

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The Funniest Characters Currently On TV

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The 50+ Funniest Characters Currently on TV

Female Characters

Some of the greatest characters in this new <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-years-for-tv-shows/loganrapp?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">golden age of TV</a> are female right now, and their characters span centuries, cultures, and personalities of all types. The shows they're on range anywhere from fantasy to comedy to drama and everything in between. Which female characters are the best of the best on <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-tv-characters-of-all-time">TV show characters</a> right now?Are you a Jess Day kind of person, or an Arya Stark lover instead? The choice is up to you. Vote up all of your favorite female characters currently on TV, and add any that aren't already on the list.

Jennifer "JJ" Jareau

The Best Female Characters on TV Right Now

Best Female Characters on TV Right Now 

Comedy

What's your favorite TV show to turn on if you're looking for a laugh? We've decided a list of the funniest shows is needed, so have a look and judge which ones give you the best comic relief. Spread out between the top <a href="/list/best-current-tv-sitcoms/ranker-tv">current best sitcoms</a>, the animated series that keep us laughing, and those news-style, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-improvised-sitcoms/ranker-tv">improv</a> or sketch comedy series, these are the absolute funniest programs on television today.Some of the funniest and best comedy shows currently on the air are new takes on the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-sitcoms-in-television-history?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">classic sitcom</a>. The Goldbergs was funny enough to get its own spin-off series while other sitcoms like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Bob's Burgers enjoy strong followings and great ratings.Aside from traditional sitcoms, there are many other funny shows on television today. Animated favorites remain among the funniest on TV such as The Simpsons, South Park, Family Guy,&nbsp;and Archer while news-style shows like The Daily Show and Last Week Tonight poke fun at recent events and do so hilariously. Let's not forget how funny other shows like Saturday Night Live are as well. There is little doubt that many of these choices will be remembered among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/greatest-tv-shows-of-all-time">greatest TV shows of all time</a> and the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-2010s-comedy-tv-shows/ranker-tv">funniest series of the decade</a>.What's your go-to show for laughs? Vote for your must-see comedy shows below, and where your favorite funniest shows rank! Happy laughs, TV watchers!