More than 200 new TV series have already debuted this year. Add these to the number of returning TV shows and completed ones, and you’ll have a massive selection of content. If you’re one of those who easily feel overwhelmed by the huge number of TV series that are readily available to watch in this age of on-demand viewing, here are 10 of the best TV shows with the highest Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes to help you decide which one to stream next.
What are the best TV shows to stream right now?
Mo (Netflix)
Released in August, Mo is a comedy-drama series starring Palestinian-American stand-up comedian Mo Amer as the titular character. Loosely based on Amer’s own life, the show follows a Palestinian refugee living in Houston, Texas, who is currently seeking asylum and citizenship in the United States.
Holding a 100% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, Mo is one of the best TV shows this year because of its thoughtful depiction of the immigrant experience, not to mention that it’s the first major American TV series to portray a Palestinian-American refugee as the protagonist.
The Bear (Hulu)
The Bear follows Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), a young chef from the world of fine dining who comes home to Chicago to run his family’s Italian beef sandwich shop after the suicide of his older brother, who left behind debts, a dilapidated kitchen, and an unruly staff. While grappling with the impact of his brother’s death, Carmy must balance the soul-crushing realities of small business ownership, his strong-willed and recalcitrant kitchen staff, and his strained familial relationships.
The eight-episode season 1 of The Bear currently has a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 55 critic reviews. It is praised for White’s compelling performance and its honest depiction of beauty in something as chaotic and as mundane as a subway deli. Premiered on FX on Hulu in June, the comedy-drama series has already been picked up for a season 2.
Bad Sisters (Apple TV+)
Created by Sharon Horgan, Bad Sisters is an Irish dark comedy thriller that follows the Garvey sisters, who are bound together by the premature death of their parents and a promise to always protect each other.
Based on the Flemish series Clan, Bad Sisters premiered in August and currently has a 100% rating approval on Rotten Tomatoes based on 42 critic reviews. Described as a riotously funny murder mystery, Bad Sisters is commended for its gutsy humor, great performances, and deeply interesting premise, making it one of the best TV shows of 2022.
Dark Winds (AMC+)
Based on the Leaphorn & Chee novel series by Tony Hillerman, Dark Winds is a psychological thriller set in 1971 in a remote outpost of the Navajo Nation near Monument Valley. It follows Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) of the Tribal Police as he is besieged by a series of seemingly unrelated crimes. The closer he digs to the truth, the more he exposes the wounds of his past. He is joined on this journey by his new deputy, Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon), who has old scores to settle from his youth on the reservation. Together, the two battle the forces of evil, each other, and their own personal demons on the path to salvation.
Holding a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Dark Winds is applauded for its realistic depiction of Indigenous people in Westerns and for featuring Native-American talent in front of and behind the camera.
The Chosen (Prime Video)
The Chosen is a drama series about the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth (Jonathan Roumie). Told through the eyes of those who met Jesus, The Chosen revolves around the titular character and the different people who met and followed him.
Holding a 100% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, The Chosen is regarded as one of the most engaging Bible-inspired productions. Surprisingly funny and relatable, viewers will enjoy watching it episode after episode not because they feel obligated to support it as dutiful Christians, but because it’s compelling storytelling.
Though it debuted in 2017, The Chosen remains on the list of the best TV shows of 2022 because of the timelessness of the topics and issues it tackles. An eight-episode season 3 of the show is currently in development.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo (Netflix)
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Extraordinary Attorney Woo tells the story of Woo Young-woo (Park Eun-bin), an autistic lawyer who is working at a large law firm. Because of her different manner of communication, Young-woo is seen by the majority as odd and awkward, when in fact, she actually has strong emotional intelligence. Additionally, due to her eidetic memory, she is able to recall laws and passages perfectly, making her an excellent lawyer.
With an approval rating of 100% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, Extraordinary Attorney Woo has been celebrated for breaking down the commonly held misconceptions about autistic people, including the notion that they lack social skills and emotional intelligence.
Arcane: League of Legends (Netflix)
Set in Riot’s League of Legends fictional universe, Arcane: League of Legends primarily focuses on sisters Vi (Voiced by Hailee Steinfeld) and Jinx (voiced by Ella Purnell). Amidst the escalating unrest between the rich, utopian city of Piltover and the seedy, oppressed undercity of Zaun, sisters Vi and Jinx find themselves on opposing sides of a brewing war over clashing convictions and arcane technologies.
Boasting an approval rating of 100% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, Arcane: League of Legends continues to perform well on Netflix despite debuting on the platform in November 2021. One of the best TV shows in the animation department, the series is praised for its majestic mix of 2D and 3D animation and for its emotionally compelling story.
This Fool (Hulu)
This Fool is a comedy series that centers on Julio Lopez (Chris Estrada), a punk-ass bitch with a heart of gold who goes out of his way to help everyone but himself. Julio attempts to better his community, overcome his codependency issues with his family, and navigate working-class life in South Central.
The 10-episode season 1 of the show currently has a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 13 critic reviews. It has received positive feedback for its depiction of a fleshed-out cultural environment, amazing performances, and honest portrayal of a relationship between two cousins who are both friends and foes.
The Chestnut Man (Netflix)
Based on the book of the same name by Søren Sveistrup, The Chestnut Man opens with the murder of a young woman who is found dead in a playground with one of her hands missing. Detective Naia Thulin (Danica Curcic) and her reluctant new partner, Mark Hess (Mikkel Boe Følsgaard) notice a tiny figurine made of chestnuts lying next to the body. A mysterious piece of evidence is soon discovered on the chestnut man — the fingerprint of a missing girl, the daughter of politician Rosa Hartung.
Holding a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, The Chestnut Man received generally favorable reviews from critics, especially for its gripping and twisted storytelling.
Fleabag (Prime Video)
Fleabag wrapped its two-season run back in 2019, but the comedy-drama series remains to be one of the best TV shows, thanks to its touching yet wildly inventive comedy.
Starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge as the titular character, Fleabag follows a dry-witted, no-filter woman as she navigates life and love in London while trying to cope with tragedy. The angry, grief-riddled woman tries to heal while rejecting anyone who tries to help her, but Fleabag continues to keep up her bravado through it all.
Based on Waller-Bridge’s 2013 one-woman show of the same name, both seasons of Fleabag are certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, with each one holding a 100% approval rating from critics.