2022 is approaching its completion, and we continue to summarize its results: after the best Russian series, we prevail a selection with the main successful foreign shows that attracted the attention of the audience over the past 12 months.

And if some of the largest premieres like "Lord of the Rings" turned out to be a great disappointment, then other news turned out to be much better. In addition, several surprises appeared over the year, and some old series gave the audience new successful seasons.

"Better call the salt" (Season 6, AMC )

The main example in the list of the latter can be called "Better call the salt" -Spin-off "Breaking Bad" From the same authors became a kind of “quiet hit” AMC. During his exit, he did not attract the same great audience as its ancestor, but all the skills of the scriptwriters and director of the “heavy” switched to a completely new level in it.

The story of a lawyer Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkeryk), which was originally more than a comedic character, opened from the new sides, turning into a tragedy. The final sixth season gave the audience not only a number of powerful plot scenes with strong acting work (especially shining Ray Sikhorn In the role Kim ), but also added more "references" to the "heavy". In addition, history received a worthy conclusion, which was awarded numerous high assessments from spectators and critics.

Project Creator Vince Gilligan He noted that he would hardly return to this universe in the near future, so we can say that she approached her finale on a very high note.

"Barry" (Season 3, HBO )

Black comedy Bill Hider About the killer who is trying to become an actor, this year returned after a long break. And in certain elements, the project began to focus on the dramatic component more and more – this season the main character plunged even deeper into the "darkness", making a number of cruel decisions.

At the same time, comedy-abedic elements still have not gone anywhere, although there is nothing such a crazy pursuit with a little girl this time. However, all this is compensated by a good game of actors, especially Heider himself, and an extremely “shock” ending that forces us to wait for the continuation.

"Very strange things" (Season 4, Netflix )

Many spectators began to get tired of the creation of the brothers Duffer Even in the third season, noting the self-dealers of this fantastic “Ommage 1980” and the general “safe” tone of history. But the extra time (and the budget), which the authors took to develop the continuation, clearly benefited them.

The story this time became more focused (no additional "sisters" 11th no), the tone was darkened, and as an inspiration the creators took the horror of the past era, in particular "Nightmare on Vyamy Street". The danger to young heroes is felt sharper, and the pace of the narrative has accelerated. Increased and scale.

The line of adult characters turned out to be less interesting, but it did not “break” the whole season as a whole. Now it remains only to wait for the completion, over which the scriptwriters are already working with might and main.

"Separation" ( Apple TV)

Ties of a fantastic project of the director Ben Stiller (which is especially surprising) tells of the Apple itself a strange company, where workers, thanks to the chip in their heads, completely forget about their activities when leaving the building. They seem to exist in two “lives”, but the main character performed Adam Scott begins to suspect that the matter is completely unclean.

The series is primarily noted thanks to its strange atmosphere and stylistics, which looks like a certain combo between work David Lynch And Stanley Kubrick. Heroes, exploring the almost endless white corridors of the building, find the most strange things there, trying to understand what is happening.

In addition, there are many riddles in the project (they will give answers to the part), and also the spirit of the thriller, because the danger to the characters' team increases with each series. And, among other things, the series has an excellent cast, including itself Christopher Waken.

"Black Bird" ( Apple TV)

Another interesting mini-series Apple "Black Bird" It is a mixture of thriller and drama, where the young drug dealer Jimmy (Taeron Edgerton) is forced to make a deal to get out of prison ahead of schedule. He must be lost in confidence in the prisoner Larry (Paul Walter Hauser), who is suspected of murders of young girls and find out the place of burial of bodies.

All six episodes are built on this tense dynamics of the relationship between the self -confident “rocking” Jimmy and the extremely strange Larry. The intensity of passions is intensified because the protagonist, like the viewer, is not sure of Larry's guilt. The show does not go out in quality to the level of something in the spirit of the first season "Real Detective" , but is a rather strong criminal drama.

As a bonus in the series there is one of the last acting Ray Luitt , who plays the father of the central character.

"Monster: Instaspin Casino History of Jeffrey Damer" ( Netflix)

"Neighbor" "Black Bird" on criminal themes from another service, "Damer" turned out to be one of the unexpected hits of Netflix on views for the year. Project s Evan Peters The main role really became the best creation of the producer Ryana Murphy Since the debut season "American crime history" And the first plots "American Horror History". Although he also has problems.

This is a gloomy study of one of the famous serial killers, where at the same time they disclose the problems of the US justice system and various "sins" of that time period. In addition, the series tells more about the victims and their families, trying to show the consequences of Damer's monstrous affairs.

It is possible that the show did not need to stretch on 10 episodes, and after watching it is better to get acquainted with the real story (there are a number of discrepancies), but the overall level of the project turned out to be very high quality. Especially he may interest lovers of the early dead David Fincher's "Reason Hunter".

"1899" ( Netflix)

Another Netflix project, which has not yet attracted such attention to the audience as "Darkness" – The previous creation of the authors. However, in “1899” there is still an interesting concept with a ship on which emigrants from different countries float to America. And on the way they meet a strange missing ship.

At the same time, the plot, in the traditions of the previous creation of the creators, will turn many times in the direction that the viewer awaits. The show is full of different puzzles and gloomy events that will surely force the audience to break the head – and the finale will once again “turn over” the idea of ​​the plot.

"Reacher" ( Amazon)

Although at Amazon a big scandal erupted due to "Rings of power" , new adaptation of stories about Jack Richer became a successful surprise for many spectators. The authors of adaptation took into account the shortcomings of the film version with Tom Cruise and picked up the right actor for the main role ( Alan Richson ).

Local history partly resembles a classic action movie of the past, where there is practically nothing superfluous – only an extremely dangerous and savvy character who decides to take revenge on the bandits of a small town.

"List of suicide bombers" ( Amazon)

Another “spy” Amazon, which involuntarily passed under the radars of many spectators. This is a rather gloomy thriller about the former "sea cat", which is trying to reveal the causes of the death of his detachment. The title acts Chris Pratt , departed from his recent role in the spirit Star Lord.

It is interesting that critics very strongly scolded the show for the presence of “cliche” and the excessive seriousness of the material, but many viewers did not agree with them, putting the project very positive assessments.

"Dragon House" ( HBO)

New series in the universe George Martin , It seemed that he was doomed to failure – after the scandalous ending "Games of Thrones" The audience did not want to return to this world, and the trailers perceived the trailers with the negative.

But it turned out that the creators of the second series about Westeros , dedicated to the civil war between Targary , took into account many errors of previous screenwriters. The story turned out to be much more thoughtful than the last seasons of the IP, and the strong acting of the IP brought additional success, led by Matt Smith And Paddy Considine.

The series had certain plot problems due to “temporary jumps” between episodes, especially in the second half-and not all lovers of the original were satisfied. But, one way or another, the show managed to return the faith of many fans to this universe, which can already be considered a huge achievement.

"Andor" ( Disney+)

This year, besides "Andra" , The premiere of another series in the universe took place "Star Wars" , which was supposed to be an easy success for the studio Disney. This is about "Kenobi" , Against the background of which the premiere of the story about the character "Okhoya-one" It seemed a suicidal idea.

But fate ordered differently – it was Andor "that became the best show on" Star Wars "not only this year, but, it seems, for all the time. Many fans even believe that this project is the most worthy example of the plot from the release of original paintings, or at least the “outcast”.

“Andor” is more reminiscent of the creation of Disney+, but the drama of the HBO caliber, focusing on the heavy fate of the rebels and the empire pressing on them. The latter in this show really looks menacing. In addition, Andor had an excellent cast, where they were especially distinguished Stellan Skarsgard And Andy Surkis. Against this background, remember what was done with the artist in the role Snouka From the trilogy "Sequels", just sadly.

The main problem “Andor” has one – the creators planned five seasons, but in the end they cut the concept to two, so new plots will become final for it. But maybe, Lucasfilm will make useful conclusions from this story.

"Wensdei" ( Netflix)

The list of TV shows of 2022 ends on a light note – a new interpretation of history "Family Addams" About Wansdei is unlikely to surprise many with unexpected plot turns and something radically fresh, but will surely brighten up the weekend.

The first television work Tim Burton Netflix conquered a huge number of spectators, especially those that were hungry for something in the spirit "Harry Potter". The success of the show is largely connected with the main role Jeennic orthega , which the project made a star.

Separately, you can praise the artists who came up with spectacular costumes of heroes and the design of a local school with supernatural students. And if you are not embarrassed by weak graphics and individual cliches like teenage love triangles, then the series will probably give positive emotions.

At the same time, a lot of other TV shows that are worthy of at least mention have come out over the year. Among them: the third season “Boys”, “Growing”, “Bear”, “Rehearsal”, “Rented”, “Patinko”, “Tokyo Police” And "Slow horses".

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