Top Shows of 2022
In the era where new seasons drop entire seasons in one day, and everyone is focused on quantity over quality, here are our picks of some of the best series/seasons in 2022.
Author: Amari Allah
Amari is the founder and head writer of Wherever-I-Look.com and has been writing reviews since 2010, with a focus on dramas and comedies.
Kaleidoscope Cast & Character Guide
A cast and character guide for Netflix’s “Kaleidoscope,” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more.
Top Movies of 2022
Between movies and shorts, Wherever I Look covered over 230 productions in 2022, and here are our picks for what was the best of the year.
A Man Called Otto (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“A Man Called Otto” is the perfect way to end 2022, especially if you need a good cry.
The Recruit: Season 1/ Episode 8 “W.T.F.I.O.H.” [Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Twists, betrayals, a huge gunfight, and an ending that may make you teary-eyed caps off the end of “The Recruit” season 1.
The Recruit: Season 1/ Episode 7 “I.M.F.T.B.S.” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The origins of Hannah and Owen’s relationship are finally revealed as a new, deadly character is introduced.
The Recruit: Season 1/ Episode 6 “I.C.I.N.C.” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Owen finds himself in Janus panic attack territory as he and Max are tasked with a polygraph test, and Max threatens him if she fails.
High Heat (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“High Heat” delivers, mainly thanks to its notable kills, but certainly not its comedy.
As Good As Dead (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“As Good As Dead” is yet another movie which makes you question why Michael Jai White isn’t a bigger action movie star?
The Recruit: Season 1/ Episode 5 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Leverage” continues to be the most dangerous word on “The Recruit” as Max returns to a power player position and takes full advantage of it.
His Dark Materials: Season 3/ Episode 8 [Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While the war might have been a flop, Lyra’s final moments with Will may more than compensate for that.
His Dark Materials: Season 3/ Episode 7 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The war comes to an anti-climatic end.
Babylon (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Babylon” has wonderful lead characters with potentially engrossing storylines, but it feels so bloated, thanks to putting them together and being three hours long.
Living (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While “Living” can operate as a joke of how bureaucracy can kill the soul, it also pushes you to remember your part in making a life easier or harder.
The Recruit: Season 1/ Episode 4 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As a new problem comes between Max and her freedom, Owen struggles to keep everyone happy and maybe experience some joy for himself.
His Dark Materials: Season 3/ Episodes 5 and 6 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Lyra continues to progress towards fulfilling the prophecy, Metatron finally shows they have had enough of humanity thinking they can stage a rebellion.
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody” will make you forget the countless TV movies that predates it.
The Recruit: Season 1/ Episode 3 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In this episode, we get the backstory of why Max ended up in jail, alongside Lester and Violet’s relationship.
Interview With The Vampire: Season 1 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
In the first adaptation of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles in serial form, race swapping isn’t the only notable thing about AMC’s version of “Interview With The Vampire.”
Atlanta: Season 4 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Atlanta” ends its run without any desire to conform to the expectations of a final season, as it continues to have a loose arc for its characters.
Lullaby (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In “Lullaby,” Jewish faith is used to develop this horror film in ways you have likely not seen before.
The Recruit (Netflix) Cast & Character Guide
A character guide for Netflix’s “The Recruit,” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more.
The Recruit: Season 1/ Episode 2 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Owen shows he only needs to make one mistake to catch on, things escalate, and he finds himself dealing with assassins in Vienna.
Mindcage (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In this supernatural crime thriller, Martin Lawrence may not take a career turn like his peers, but he does find himself in one of his best productions in years.
The Recruit: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The first week of a new job for anyone can be rough as you adjust to the people and expectations. But for Owen, who just started in the C.I.A., within days, he gets tortured.
His Dark Materials: Season 3/ Episodes 3 and 4 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
All focus is on Lyra as it is questioned how to handle her, in terms of keeping her alive or killing her, as she heads to the land of the dead.
Reasonable Doubt: Season 1 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Reasonable Doubt” is the child of the Blackness Mara Brock Akil put into “Girlfriends” mixed with the drama Shonda Rhimes popularized for crime dramas.
Cherish The Day: Season 2 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Season 2 of “Cherish The Day” may have well-cast leads set for a perfect romance, but in the pursuit of perfection, there is an avoidance of necessary conflict.
The Good Doctor: Season 6 Episode 9 [Winter Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In the sixth season winter finale, Lea tries to push a way forward for her and Shaun as Lim and Morgan try not to find themselves tempted to look back as new opportunities arise.
The Cleaning Lady: Season 2 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
The second season of “The Cleaning Lady” is a prime example of a sophomore slump, as it struggles to keep the focus on Thony, as her storyline drags out, and others try to emerge.
The Cleaning Lady: Season 2 Episodes 11 and 12 [Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In the two episodes FOX is touting as “The Cleaning Lady” season finale, drastic measures are taken as Thony tries to have it all and fails to.
Let The Right One In: Season 1 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Let The Right One In” completes its first season with few blemishes as it presents an emotional story with violence, love, and sacrifice.
The White Lotus: Season 2 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
“The White Lotus” tries to use the same formula from season 1, with all but two characters, Tanya and Greg, being new, and it leads to mixed results on occasion but still a relatively entertaining season.
The White Lotus: Season 2 Episode 7 Finale – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
So who died? Did anyone get a happy ending, or were there a lot of sour faces, some with tears and many ruined relationships?
Something From Tiffany’s (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While “Something From Tiffany’s” has one unfortunate Holiday movie obligation, everything else about this movie will potentially make it your favorite one released this season.
Divorce Bait (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While it reaches levels of ridiculous that may make you roll your eyes, you’ll be chuckling throughout all “Divorce Bait” throws at you.
His Dark Materials: Season 3/ Episode 2 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Asriel begins to give his allies a reason to question his leadership, Marisa tries to negotiate with people for Lyra’s safety.
Let The Right One In: Season 1 Episode 10 – Finale – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Let The Right One In” ends its first season on a high note as Mark and Eleanor’s loyalties are tested.
A Miracle Before Christmas (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In this “Be careful what you wish for” movie, “A Miracle Before Christmas” delivers a movie that’s a bit rough but watchable.
