As we move into awards season, the water cooler conversation continues to be about what we’re watching. Content appreciation is, of course, subjective. We have our share of movie and series critics, from newspapers to Rotten Tomatoes. And there are plenty of sites that aggregate audience voting, with IMDb leading the charge.
With dozens of quality streaming platforms, and hundreds of new series landing in 2022, there are plenty of shows that score well with critics and audiences and are still under the radar. And not earning Globe nominations. Here are 5, leading with the subject everyone is talking about, with the World Cup finals this weekend:
Summary: Two Hollywood actors embark on a career they have no experience in, leading the world’s third-oldest professional football club.
IMDb: 8.3
Rotten Tomatoes: 90%
Summary: Nathan Fielder and his team of actors and construction workers give ordinary people the chance to play out big moments upcoming in their lives.
IMDb: 8.7
Rotten Tomatoes: 96%
IMDb: 8.7
Rotten Tomatoes: 57%
Summary: A documentary about Al Ruddy’s experience on the making of The Godfather (1972).
Summary: An American journalist explores the underworld of Tokyo.
IMDb: 8
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Summary: A Kansas resident discovers singing as a remedy to her struggles with acceptance and loss.
IMDb: 7.9
Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
Hope you get a chance to see these shows. Whether you’re into reality series, drama, nostalgia, or drama, discover something new. Be the hero next time a friend asks you for a recommendation.