Must Watch Upcoming Web-Series in 2022
With the rise of OTT platforms in the last few years, there seems to be an abundance of web-series and movies and it is hard to catch up with them. “To binge or not to binge?” remains the question. As a result of which, confusion prevails. But what is the easiest way to keep track of things? A list, defenetly. So, here is a list of 22 web-series you should binge-watch this year!
- Euphoria: Season 2
Where to watch this web-series: HBO Max
After the initial release in 2019, Euphoria starring the likes of Zendaya, Alexa Demie, Barbie Ferreira immediately became a cult classic. With a little spin-off of two episodes in 2020 dealing with Jules played by Hunter Schafer, the series finally returns for another season with Zendaya admitting that this season will be darker and moodier. So, get ready for the rollercoaster ride of emotions with Labyrinth playing in the background for all them feels.
- Stranger Things: Season 4
Where to watch this web-series: Netflix
Fans have been begging for another season of the show after the last season was released in the summer of 2019. It has been three years and the fans are finally out of waiting. The fans can finally focus on the lives of Eleven, Jonathan, Mike and Lucas. A little spoiler alert for the fans : Eleven is now staying in California with Joyce so there seems to be a lot of catching up to do.
- Ms. Marvel
Where to watch this web-series: Disney+
Marvel has been doing the rounds for the entirety of 2021 and whatever the time of the year, it is always perfect to binge watch Marvel movies and series. To this universe, finally Ms. Marvel makes her entrance. It follows the journey of just 16 crossed Kamala Khan, a Pakistani-American growing up in New Jersey. Marvel fans, keep your eyes on this space for more deets on the show!
- Bridgerton: Season 2
Where to watch this web-series: Netflix
Bridgerton returns for a second season! The Shonda Rhimes’ creation has been a fan favourite and we all will be lying if we don’t say the romance did not make our hearts flutter. Get ready for more balls and fluffy dresses as new cast members like Sex Education’s Simone Ashley joins the cast. A rare netflix crossover maybe? Who knows what is in the cards!
- Rebelde
Where to watch this web-series: Netflix
Y2K fashion is not the only thing back these days it seems. The new show is a reboot of the beloved Y2K Mexican show and follows six prep school students who try to navigate the mundane world of high school by forming a band. Can they join the Elite way School to win the Battle of Bands? Watch the show to find out more!
- The Kadarshians
Where to watch this web-deries: Hulu
The fans were disheartened once Keeping Up With the Kadarshians ended but the Reality T.V. stars will be back on screen to take the viewers once more to their glamorous world, full of sparkle and family feuds. What more does one need to spice up the dreary world of quarantine other than a little bit of family drama?
- One of Us is Lying
Where to watch this web-series: Peacock
Though the show was initially released in 2021, what rulebook says that you can’t binge it this year? Based on Kareen M. McManus’s New York Times Bestselling novel, the series follows the lives of five students who are sent to detention one day but only five manage to walk out. The series revolves around the students, all of whom are suspects!
- Hype House
Where to watch this web-series: Netflix
Tiktok has been big and who does not know the D’Amelio sisters and Addison Rae (who even has turned her Tiktok career to that of an actor). The show follows the lives of the Tiktok superstars who are under the Hype House. Watch the show to find out the behind the scenes of the lives of these famous social media stars.
- How I Met Your Father
Where to watch: Hulu
How I Met Your Mother has been a fan-favourite binge worthy series ever since its release but now great ready for How I Met Your Mother! This new series is a spin-off of the old series starring Hilary Duff and is set to release on 18th of January. So what are you waiting for? Get ready with your popcorn bucket.
- As We See It
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Releasing on January 21, 2022, this series follows the lives of three twenty-something
individuals who are on the autism spectrum as they go on making friends, doing chores and falling in love. 2022 is a big year for on–screen inclusivity and this show is no different.
- Cheer: Season 2
Where to watch: Netflix
The show which won an Emmy is back on screen on January 22, this year. The show follows the previous storyline of Navarro who struggles to deal with her newfound fame but the struggles are much more now as the show deals with COVID-19 related challenges and with darker undertones which are kept under the cover because no one loves a spoiler.
- Bel-Air
Where to watch: Peacock
Just like OTT giants, Peacock has entered the “who has the most binge worthy show?” race and this time it is the reimagining of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. With its release date set on February 13, the show pops the question if the freshness of the prince will be retained in this reimagination or not?
- The Summer I Turned Pretty
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Another trilogy by Jenny Han makes it to the silver screen and this time it is “The Summer I Turned Pretty”. The coming-of-age story revolves around Belly who is stuck in a love triangle between two brothers, a thing everyone wanted to happen ever since The Kissing Booth.
- Wednesday
Where to watch: Netflix
Netflix was in need of only one thing and that was a Tim Burton directed live-action series and what the audience wants, Netflix never fails to deliver. Follow Wednesday of the Addams family as she unravels a mystery concerning her parents after 25 years. Even though Netflix has not revealed the release date, get ready for a series that will be perfect for Halloween.
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
With Harry Potter making a return for its twentieth year anniversary, it is no doubt a suitable time for the return of The Lord of the Rings series. The magical world is back once again and this time on a small screen. ‘Tis the season to get lost in the LOTR universe and see the prequel to grasp what exactly happened.
- Moon Knight
Where to watch: Disney+
Teasers have been all over social media for the past few weeks and it would be a blatant lie to say that Marvel fans are not dying of anticipation to watch Oscar Issac as Moon Knight who is busy fighting crime and his superpower is multiple personalities which he derived from an ancient Egyptian deity.
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Where to watch: Paramount+
Slated for the release date of May 5, (one day after May the Fourth be with you!) this new generation of Star Trek shows the return of Captain Pike played by Anson Mount, Spock and Number One. So, what are you waiting for? Bring out your light sabres and start this year on an outer worldly note.
- The Boys: Season 3
Where to watch: June 3
The Boys are back and this time they are roudier, louder and badder in this glorious tale of superheroes. So, clutch onto your blankets and get ready for the ride of a lifetime in this gory world.
- House of The Dragon
Where to watch: HBO Max
Game of Thrones might have ended on a wrong note but to salvage the damage and provide a little bit of background details comes the series “House of The Dragon” starring Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Paddy Considine, is a prequel about the always scheming, always evil Targaryen family.
- All of Us are Dead
Where to watch: Netflix
If South Korea does one thing right, it is zombie entertainment and this series is no different. Following the footsteps of Train to Busan, #Alive and Kingdom, this Korean Netflix series is centred on a high school which becomes the ground for an outbreak of zombie virus. Will they make it out alive? remains the question.
- The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window
Where to watch: Netflix
Starring Kristen Bell as a heartbroken artist who witnesses a violent murder in her neighbour’s house and proceeds to report it, just like one should but she meets with doubt and distrust which makes her doubt herself a lot. This eight episode series hit the shelves on January 28.
- Ozark: Season 4
Where to watch: Netflix
- This Netflix Original Series coming on January 21, follows a financial adviser who hasturned into a money-launderer and now is forced to move back to Ozark, from where he has to get a huge sum of money from a cartel leader. Equally dark and gritty, full of likeable characters, this show is perfect for a binge session.
Where to watch: Netflix
This Netflix Original Series coming on January 21, follows a financial adviser who has
turned into a money-launderer and now is forced to move back to Ozark, from where he has to get a huge sum of money from a cartel leader. Equally dark and gritty, full of likeable characters, this show is perfect for a binge session.
Quite Interesting List, some of them already in my watchlist.