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TV series results of 2022: from Wednesday's dance to the 'Peacemaker' opening.

This year gave us a bunch of memes, plenty of reasons for arguments and discussions (for example, in our editorial chat, debates about two major fantasy sagas raged for over a month), as well as many cool projects we won't forget. Let's sum up the TV series results of 2022 and hand out nominations to the best of the best (and not only).

Everyone Watched of the Year — 'House of the Dragon'

House of the Dragon 2022

For preserving the spirit of the original 'Game of Thrones' and expanding the familiar lore.

Best Mini-Series — 'Conversations with Friends'

Watch Conversations with Friends

For the ability to talk about important topics without embellishment.

Marvel of the Year — 'I Am Groot'

I Am Groot

For supporting the spirit of mischief and adventure.

Vacation of the Year — 'The Resort'

The Resort

For the all-inclusive package that really included everything.

Best Male Role — John Cena ('Peacemaker')

Alternatives: Gary Oldman ('Slow Horses'), Alexander Kuznetsov ('Chimera'), Matt Smith ('House of the Dragon'), Tom Sturridge ('The Sandman')

Peacemaker

For the most sincere clowning around.

Netflix of the Year — 'Wednesday'

Wednesday

For the best teenage story.

Best Female Role — Jean Smart ('Hacks')

Alternatives: Jenna Ortega ('Wednesday'), Olivia Cooke ('House of the Dragon'), Holliday Grainger ('The Capture'), Emily Beecham ('1899')

Hacks Season 2

For embodying the image of a truly strong woman.

Courage of the Year — 'The Monastery'

TV series 'The Monastery'

For tits the unexpected image change of Anastasia Ivleeva.

'Star Wars' of the Year — 'Andor'

Andor Diego Luna

For staying true to the spirit of adventure and a cool story without Jedi.

No Need to Rehabilitate Anymore of the Year — 'Resident Evil'

Resident Evil

For yet another failure.

Feminism of the Year — 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'

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For the excessive desire to showcase female power.

Infidelity of the Year — 'The White Lotus'

The White Lotus

For the abundance of love and the absence of boundaries.

Didn't Work Out, No Luck of the Year — 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'

Obi-Wan Kenobi

For missed opportunities and a cavalier attitude towards fan feelings.

'Hell's Kitchen' of the Year — 'The Bear'

The Bear TV series

For a clear confirmation of the thesis that the kitchen can be worse than hell.

Union of the Year — 'Severance'

Severance

For the cooperative!

Didn't Ruin the Finale of the Year — 'Better Call Saul'

Better Call Saul

For maintaining a high standard over many years.

Ragnar's Legacy of the Year — 'Vikings: Valhalla'

Vikings Valhalla TV series

For the same brutality and uncompromising nature as before.

Finally a Good TV Series Based on a Game of the Year — Halo

Halo

For transferring the authentic atmosphere and telling a simple, clear story.

Bipolar Disorder of the Year — Oscar Isaac in 'Moon Knight'

Oscar Isaac Moon Knight

For diversity!

Plot Twist of the Year — '1899'

1899

For the ability to lead viewers by the nose.

Unjustified Cancellation of the Year — 'The Midnight Club'

The Midnight Club

For the premature end of a story that had potential for at least another season.

Pairing of the Year — 'House of the Dragon' (Daemon and Rhaenyra)

Alternatives: 'Karamos' (Runevsky and Alina), 'Bridgerton' (Anthony and Kate), 'The Lord of the Rings' (Halbrand and Galadriel)

Lonely Fate. Recap of Episode 4 of 'House of the Dragon'

For the most unusual relationship.

Priest of the Year — Tom Hiddleston ('The Essex Serpent')

The Essex Serpent

For love of God and his work.

Detective of the Year — 'Under the Banner of Heaven'

Alternatives: 'Tokyo Vice', 'The Girl and the Night'

Under the Banner of Heaven 2022

For investigating a tangled case.

Poster of the Year — 'The Boys'

The Boys Season 3

Incest of the Year — 'House of the Dragon'

House of the Dragon TV series

For the ability to shock unprepared viewers.

WTF of the Year — Twerking from 'She-Hulk'

She-Hulk

Why?

Dialogue of the Year — 'Hacks'

Hacks

For sharp wit that hits the mark.

Everyone Was Waiting of the Year — Final Episodes of 'Stranger Things' Season 4

Stranger Things

For the ability to get viewers so hyped that a month of waiting becomes unbearable.

Best Second Season of the Year — 'The Capture'

The Capture

For demonstrating the frightening capabilities of modern technology.

Socially Significant Series of the Year — 'Patient Zero'

Patient Zero TV series

For raising a topic that was relevant then and now.

Song of the Year — Kate Bush – Running Up the Hill ('Stranger Things')

Opening of the Year — 'Peacemaker'

Alternative: 'A Thousand Miles'

Best European Series of the Year — 'Don't Leave Me'

Don't Leave Me TV series

For a cleverly crafted plot on a sensitive topic.

Best Russian Series — 'Kapelnik'

Kapelnik

For an amazing balance between comedy and drama, as well as the most colorful characters on Russian streaming services in 2022.

Maniac of the Year — Jeffrey Dahmer ('Dahmer')

Dahmer

For astonishing cruelty.

Party of the Year — Herogasm ('The Boys')

The Boys Season 3

For a gathering of extraordinary characters.

Meme of the Year — Wednesday's Dance ('Wednesday')

Diversity of the Year — 'The Party'

The Party TV series

For an individual approach to each episode.

Aww of the Year — Groot in a Leaf Dress ('I Am Groot')

I Am Groot

For the ability to try on a variety of looks.

Compiled by:

Larisa Polshikova

Roman Kovalev