60. “Halo” (Paramount+)
Centering around an interstellar war between humankind and an alien alliance known as The Covenant, harkening back to ancient cultures and a parasitic race called The Flood. An adaptation of the video game franchise has been in development for over a decade with Neill Blomkamp personally appointed by Peter Jackson to direct the film adaptation before “District 9” became a thing. A first look tease was just released, Pablo Schreiber stars, and it’s clear Paramount is spending a lot of dough on the series in the works for ages.
Airdate: Early 2022 TBD, via Paramount+. – AB
59. “Ms. Marvel” (Disney+)
Jersey City-bound Pakistani-American teenager Kamala Khan’s (newcomer Iman Vellani) introduction into the MCU was originally set for late 2021. Then some things got moved around. Either way, she’s part of a new generation of teen heroes (that could easily make up Young Avengers down the line) seemingly spawned from their idolatry of their hero (she’s a superfan of “Captain Marvel”). Created by Bisha K. Ali, with Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah (“Batgirl”) leading the directing team, let’s just hope it’s more than just a lead-in to “The Marvels” movie in 2023.
Airdate: Mid 2022 on Disney+. – RP
58. “The Boys” Season 3 (Amazon Prime Video)
It’s been too long since we caught up with Homelander, Butcher, Starlight, and the rest of the characters of Amazon Prime’s biggest hit. The second season became one of the most beloved shows on any streaming service, even landing in Nielsen’s top 10 streaming shows and producing a spinoff series, now in production. Production ended way back in September, so expect these superheroes to be flying onto laptops, tablets, and television sets early next year. Little is known about what to expect this season in terms of plot but expect more unpacking of what the word hero really means.
Airdate: TBD 2022. – Brian Tallerico
57. “The Mandalorian” Season 3 (Disney+)
With Baby Yoda riding off into the sunset with Deep Fake Luke Skywalker, it seemed like “The Mandalorian” Season 2 hit a logical conclusion point. but apparently, Lucasfilm and co-creators Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau felt there was more story to tell. Pedro Pascal returns as does Giancarlo Esposito as Moff Gideon, Carl Weathers as Greef Karga, but obviously not Gina Carano. The story is unknown, but it seems like Lucasfilm is building towards an event series that will likely tie into the “Ahsoka” show and characters from “Star Wars Rebels” eventually, so expect potential surprises and cameos.
Airdate: Shooting now, mid-2022 on Disney+ seems very possible. – RP
56. “Kansas City” (Paramount+)
“Yellowstone” creator and Paramount+ empire-builder Taylor Sheridan’s last series, “Mayor Of Kingstone” was announced in February 2021 and premiered in November of this year. So that’s probably plenty of time for the already announced mob series, “Kansas City,” starring Sylvester Stallone in his first major TV role, to arrive this year. Showrun and written by Terence Winter (“Boardwalk Empire”), the series centers on a New York mob boss who is excommunicated from his territory and forced to move to the Mid-West.
Airdate: Given the aforementioned timeline, the end of 2022 on Paramount+ seems feasible. – RP
55. “Roar” (AppleTV+)
A new anthology series from “GLOW” creators Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch with an all-star cast attached, “Roar,” will star Nicole Kidman, Cynthia Erivo, Merritt Wever, and Alison Brie. The anthology is described as a series of darkly comic feminist fables. Apple has ordered eight half-hour episodes and it’s unclear if it’s been shot already, but again, this is Apple throwing their weight and money around to secure big talent and, hopefully, force audiences to watch.
Airdate: TBD 2022, via Apple TV+.
54. “Disclaimer” (Apple TV+)
Starring Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline, this upcoming series will be written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón (“Roma”) who will write, direct, and executive produce all episodes of the series, the only reason “Disclaimer” isn’t near the top of this list is it’s unclear if it’ll be ready next year given it was just announced and Cuarón tends not to rush. Disclaimer centers on a TV documentary journalist Catherine Ravenscroft, and a widower who publishes a book revealing Ravenscroft’s secrets.
Airdate: TBD 2022 and again, maybe 2023?
53. “Slow Horses” (AppleTV+)
A spy thriller with a big expensive cast? Yep, it’s Apple TV+. Based on the mystery-thriller book by Mick Herron, the six-part series centers on a top MI5 spy who is exiled to “Slough House” after making career-damaging mistakes. The series stars Gary Oldman, Kristen Scott Thomas, Olivia Cooke, Jack Lowden, and Jonathan Pryce and it should have been shot in 2020 were it not for COVID delays, so we can definitely mark this one down for 2022.
Airdate: TBD 2022, via Apple TV+.
52. “Ted Lasso” Season 3 (Apple TV+)
The comfort food American sports comedy-drama that everyone seemed to love during the pandemic—about a gentle American football coach forced to coach British soccer in the U.K.—everyone seems to adore this show and critics too if the recent Emmys are any indication. Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, Nick Mohammed, Juno Temple, Sarah Niles, and more are all set to return.
Airdate: Filming beings in February, so second half of 2022 would be the ideal spot for Apple if it’s ready. – RP
51. “The Gallows Pole” (BBC One)
From acclaimed British director Shane Meadows, “The Gallows Pole” tells the story of a gang of 18th-century weavers and land-workers who embark on an ambitious criminal plot. Meadows is known for realistic, kitchen sink-like indie dramas, but like many filmmakers of his ilk, he’s migrated to television in recent years having made four series since 2010. The cast includes up and comer George MacKay (“1918”), plus Michael Socha, Meadows regular Thomas Turgoose, Sophie McShera, and more.
Airdate: TBD 2022 via BBC One – RP