2022 was the perfect year to curl up on the sofa, put on your comfortable clothes, and watch your favorite show – why? Because there were a bundle of amazing new releases. After reviewing the most popular shows throughout the year, we put on our detective hats and look at the different themes that consistently caught our attention.
It Feels Good Being Bad
The troubled, bad, and the evil all brought in large audiences in 2022. Whether you are pretending you are an heiress in Inventing Anna or depicting a portrayal of a serial killer in Dahmer Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, or Wednesday Addams stirring up mayhem in the halls. The overall sentiment? Being bad has never been so good.
Royally Romantic
Bridgerton continues to provide the tea and the dreamy romance, as it dances gallantly from season to season. With the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth earlier in 2022, and the Crown continuing to draw a crowd, it is no wonder that royalty reigned this past year.
Toxic Love Is Reality
Not all love is pure and beautiful, tho. Reality shows continue to capture audiences. Bachelor in Paradise and Love is Blind, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and The Kardashians remind us all that love is what we all universally are searching for. However, the road to the heart is paved with toxic intentions, and so much drama.
What Is Old Is New Again
As TV networks continue to add shows to their streaming apps, more and more movies and shows are being viewed by streaming. The Wild West is brought back to life with Dynasty-like thriller Yellowstone. And it is not just new shows about the old world that are popular and streaming, retro shows are also making a comeback. Shows like Frasier, Better call Saul, Game of Thrones, The Office and the Big Bang Theory are getting second chances at an audience grab via streaming services.
Movies At Home
Top Gun Maverick flew high this year as a top streaming film. Other latest films that were popular and streamed were Spider-Man: No Way Home, Matrix Resurrections, Jurassic World Dominion, Venom Let There Be Carnage, Bullet Train and Uncharted, and Elvis.
Streaming Suits Schedules
Current shows that have regular airtime are also finding themselves streamed. Shows like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NCIS, Criminal Minds, Stranger Things, and Ozark which have multiple seasons and are binge-worthy when it can happen on your timetable are being streamed now more than ever.
It Is A Family Affair
Family time means movie nights. Holiday hits like Home Alone, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Elf, and Beetlejuice were streaming hits this past year. Many families sat down and streamed Cobra Kai, Cocomelon, Turning Red, Raya, and The Last Dragon, DC League Of Super-pets, Moana, Zootopia, Free Guy, Luca, and Encanto to name a few.
Streaming Is Here To Stay
As more TV networks jump into the world of streaming and an increase in available content becomes abundant, many families are ditching cable and embracing streaming services and bundles. Streaming allows you to watch shows and movies at times that suit your schedule. So check out some of the above titles and we look forward to seeing what streams the most in 2023.