Our Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2022

Blockbusters

The anticipation for blockbuster TV releases in 2022 is palpable, with Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald highlighting several high-profile projects. Chris is particularly excited about "Masters of the Air," a series from Tom Hanks's production company, Playtone, which explores air battles over Europe and features a star-studded cast 1. Another standout is "The Old Man," starring Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow, which has been delayed due to COVID and Bridges's health issues but is set to premiere this year 2.

"The last one is the old man, which is on FX and is a show based on a Thomas Perry novel starring Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow about a spy, an old spy who's living off the grid, who gets pulled back into action."

--- Chris Ryan

These shows, along with others like "Winning Time: The Lakers Show," promise to deliver captivating narratives and impressive production values.

   

Favorites Return

The return of beloved TV series is another highlight for 2022, with Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald eagerly awaiting the comeback of shows like "Better Call Saul" and "Atlanta." Andy expresses a particular fondness for "Better Call Saul," noting the long gap since its last season and the unique storytelling it offers 3. "Barry" is another series that has been off the air for a while, and its return is highly anticipated due to its unconventional and surprising narrative style 4.

"Barry has been gone for a long time. Barry is...I don't know whether it's spoiler-proof or, like, people from Dumois aren't stalking Henry Winkler to let us know about script leaks."

--- Chris Ryan

These returning favorites promise to bring back the excitement and quality that fans have come to expect.

   

Directors

Renowned directors are making significant strides in television, with Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discussing the impact of directors like Alfonso Cuaron and Danny Boyle. Chris highlights "The Last of Us," directed by Craig Mazin, as a project with blockbuster potential due to its strong creative team and compelling source material 2. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities in TV development, with Andy reflecting on the vast amount of intellectual property that networks hold and the conversion rate of these projects making it to screen 5.

"One of the more fascinating things, actually, about being in the not actively making, but actively developing part of the TV writer business is TV."

--- Andy Greenwald

These directors are poised to bring their cinematic expertise to the small screen, promising innovative and engaging content.