A look at the best and most underrated in entertainment, music, and sports in 2022.

2022: Wrapping Up

Actors

The year 2022 was a very rich one when it came to discovering new stars. Whether in fantasy or biopic, sweeping drama or intimate comedy, the year marked a key moment in the careers of some of the industry’s most promising performers. Many of these individuals had fine careers before this year, of course, but very often they managed to fly under the radar, waiting for the one big role that would not only give them a chance to flex their acting muscles but also reach a wider audience.Fortunately for them, and for those sitting in the audience, many got just what they wanted, heralding a bright new future for their careers.

14 Up-And-Coming Actors Who Officially Arrived In 2022

Actor

Up-And-Coming Actors Who Officially Arrived In 2022

Thomas West

Historical movies offer viewers a chance to see important events and time periods come to life. With the right script and a strong vision from the director, these films provide insight into the things that have shaped our world. Of course, excellent performances are also a vital part of the equation. You need to have actors who can make the stories feel vivid and urgent. Over the decades, many a star has scored an Oscar for doing just that in a historical movie, whether based on a true story or just a solid piece of fiction.For every case where that's happened, though, there's another where an actor gave an underrated performance. Sometimes it was because they had a supporting role, or one that wasn't as showy as a co-star's. Other times, the movies themselves didn't light up the box office to the degree that they deserved to. Whatever the case, the following actors all brought something incredibly special to the historical movies in which they appeared. Their efforts deserve to be discovered and appreciated.&nbsp;

18 Underrated Performances In Historical Movies

Underrated Performances In Historical Movies

Mike McGranaghan

Looking closer at some of the best, most realistic, most brutal depictions of war in the history of entertainment.

Wars on Screen

War Movies

War movies are both popular and common, but they tend to deal with the same small batch of wars. World War I, World War II, the Civil War, Vietnam, and the Iran/Afghanistan conflicts have all been the basis for numerous films. Many of those films have been great, a few even earning recognition as all-time classics. These wars are frequent cinematic fare because people are familiar with them, so there's a natural interest level.Of course, there have been many, many other wars over the centuries. Although historically important, the average person doesn't know as much about them as, say, WWII. The following movies are all about wars you've likely heard of, yet probably couldn't explain in much detail if asked. And that's okay - history is vast! How integral the war is to the stories can vary, as does the degree of historical accuracy. Nevertheless, each of them puts a lesser-known war into the spotlight for a few hours.

War Movies About Wars You Don't Know Anything About

Film

Lists about great entertainment that took chances and strayed from that same boring formula.

And Now: Something Different

Entertainment

Some films delight in their globe-hopping adventures, but you don&#39;t need a bunch of fancy locales to tell a great story. In the spirit of this, let&#39;s take a look at some of the best single-location movies in the history of cinema. For decades, filmmakers have used a single location to tell some fascinating stories that have delighted generations of moviegoers. Alfred Hitchcock did so numerous times, in films like&nbsp;Rear Window&nbsp;and&nbsp;Lifeboat.

Current Hollywood superstars Tom Hardy and Ryan Reynolds put on one-man, one-location performances in&nbsp;Locke&nbsp;and&nbsp;Buried, respectively.&nbsp;Others, like&nbsp;Oxygen,&nbsp;Cube, and&nbsp;The Platform,&nbsp;use a solitary location to tell outrageous sci-fi stories. You don&#39;t need a second-unit director when everything happens in one place!

Vote up your favorite movies that stay in one place the entire time.

17 Movies That Never Go To A Second Location

T.W. Mitchell

Have you ever imagined yourself as a Sherlock Holmes-level detective? If so, you probably enjoy murder mysteries. The genre has been around almost since the invention of movies, and it's proven to be extremely durable. From the films noir of the '40s and '50s, to the star-studded&nbsp;productions of the '70s, to the more recent Knives Out, audiences have long relished&nbsp;the opportunity to bring out their inner Miss Marples and solve some crimes.&nbsp;If you've seen all the usual suspects (pun intended), the following underrated murder mysteries will give you some new fodder for your detective fantasies. Many of these are true hidden gems that never quite got the attention they deserved. Others were hits - or at least hits among a target audience - upon their initial release, yet didn't quite&nbsp;break&nbsp;into the mainstream. And some are simply older films that younger people&nbsp;may not be hip to yet. Whatever the case, they offer plenty of fun and chills as you follow the clues.

20 Underrated Murder Mysteries That Make Us Feel Like Master Detectives

What is goth? For starters, it's black, it's bleak, and it's ~mysterious~. 

Every Day, I'm Suffering

Fun facts, fan theories, and rankings of Disney's most memorable human and creature characters.

The Characters of Disney

Disney

Goths and Disney are not as oppositional as you may think. In fact, Disneyland has its own <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/bats-day-at-disneyland/lowe-saddler">day for goths</a>, and Disney movie goths are plentiful. They're not all villains, either.Spawned by British bands playing dark, macabre rock music in the '70s and '80s, the goth subculture has evolved both forward and backward, bringing with it a multitude of influences spanning across continents and time. There are hundreds of designations for goth styles, including traditional, romantic, hippie, and casual.&nbsp;Disney goth characters possess distinct features, complex motivations, and edgy style choices marked by deep colors and fierce makeup. The characters on this list contend with the darkness in us all; some of them embrace it,&nbsp;while others fight it. Who speaks to your inner gloom and fills with you with a desire to reach for black eyeliner?

The Most Memorable Goths In Disney Movies

Fictional Character

The Best Disney Goth Characters, Ranked By Fans

Megan Summers

Underrated

The following underrated true crime movies are guaranteed to keep you hooked. Actual crimes have influenced movies for decades. They're tricky to pull off, because if done without sensitivity, they can be exploitative or sensationalistic. That, in turn, proves disrespectful to the victims. Doing it right, on the other hand, sheds important light onto the mindset of criminals and the devastating impact of the crimes.&nbsp;Each of the following films handles its true story properly. They have strong performances, deft direction, and, perhaps most importantly, carefully crafted screenplays that try to provide illumination. Many of them are directly based on real events, whereas a couple were merely inspired by something that actually occurred. No matter which approach is taken, these compelling movies are perfect the next time you want to delve into a true crime story.&nbsp;

Underrated Movies Based On Real-Life Crimes

The Most Underrated True Crime Movies

Sitcoms

The 1990s was undoubtedly something of a golden age for the sitcom. Series like&nbsp;Friends, Frasier,&nbsp;and numerous others started in the decade, becoming almost synonymous with the form, and stories abound about&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/stories-about-90s-sitcom-stars/tracey-graham">the people who starred in them</a>. While many of the longest-running series of this decade managed to become definitive parts of the sitcom canon, others, for one reason or another,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/forgotten-90s-sitcoms-more-popular-than-today/lily-mcelveen">have largely been forgotten</a> or remain underrated, having fallen into obscurity during their heyday.There are many sitcoms to choose from for those looking for a heady dose of nostalgia, or for those seeking a more robust understanding of the strange time which was the 1990s.&nbsp;

Underrated '90s Sitcoms That Deserve A Rewatch

TV Program

Plot is engaging, and worldbuilding is wonderful, yet the main reason we as fans show up to new installments in our favorite TV shows or movie franchises is the characters. It's comforting to see familiar faces, yet thrilling to see them take on new challenges. However, any franchise would get stale if it kept the exact same ensemble year after year.2022 was a big year for&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-who-switched-franchises-and-leveled-up/jack-morgan">many franchises</a>, including the Marvel Cinematic Universe (on both big and small screens), the DC Extended Universe, the&nbsp;Game of Thrones universe, the&nbsp;Star Wars universe, and more. In addition to bringing back our favorite heroes and villains, each of these fictional worlds introduced us to some new compelling characters. Throwing acclaimed actors or breakout performers in the mix adds a new energy to any series, whether they're a sidekick, a dastardly antagonist, or a rising hero. This light highlights the greatest additions of new characters, big or small, to our favorite franchises in 2022.&nbsp;

New Characters That Leveled Up Our Favorite Franchises In 2022

The Best New Franchise Characters Of 2022, Ranked

Adina Kruskal

Lists that rank the best and worst film series, sequels, prequels, threequels, and other ways movie studios chew up and regurgitate good ideas to squeeze out every last dignity-free penny.

Super-Franchise Me

Entertainment Franchises

The remake trend of the last few decades has paved the way for the rise of unnecessary gritty reboots. These reboots typically take happy and light franchises and ask the question: What if instead of filling people with joy, these films made people existentially sad? It&#39;s a simple formula, really. A director&nbsp;takes a beloved character from the past and ages&nbsp;them up, or applies real-life rules to their unrealistic lives, or decides that they kill people now. This radically new way of seeing the character is&nbsp;eye-catching, so audiences flock to the theaters. In doing so, executives make more money and greenlight more gritty remakes.&nbsp;

The best of these gritty remakes ask (and answer) an interesting question about the human experience by way of using an established IP. The worst gritty remakes suck all the fun out of the property while somehow failing to make this new bummer of a film interesting in any way. Sadly, a lot more of these gritty remakes have been the latter. From the big screen to the small screen, these are the gritty reboots that really didn&#39;t need so much grit.

17 Gritty Reboots Of Popular Franchises That No One Asked For (Or Wanted)

General

Jake Brian Williams

Unforgettable Film Characters

Total Nerd

When screenwriters are trying to dream up larger-than-life characters, the real world has <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/comic-book-characters-based-on-real-people/ranker-comics">plenty to offer</a> by way of inspiration. But when it comes to recreating famous people, filmmakers have to tread lightly. Making a movie that is explicitly based on a celebrity’s life <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/films-accused-of-copyright-infringement/matthewcoleweiss">can lead to lawsuits</a>, which is why many screenwriters opt for creating <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-loosely-based-on-true-stories/ranker-film">lightly fictionalized</a> versions of the famous people they have in mind. With this tactic, Gus Van Sant was able to make a controversial biopic about the last days of Kurt Cobain’s life, Orson Welles was able to critique the career of a tyrannical millionaire, and Francis Ford Coppola was able to draw a direct connection between Frank Sinatra and the mafia.Sometimes, even name changes don’t prevent celebrities from lashing out at their thinly veiled on-screen counterparts. David Bowie threatened to sue Todd Haynes for&nbsp;Velvet Goldmine, for example, while the Koch Brothers had some choice words for Zach Galifianakis after he conceded that&nbsp;The Campaign&nbsp;was skewering their influence on politics. In all these cases, the parallels between famous people and supposedly fictitious characters are impossible to ignore. Vote up the most blatant fictional stand-ins for real people.

15 Movie Characters Who Are Just Thinly Veiled Versions Of Famous People

Movie Characters Who Are Thinly Veiled Versions Of Real People

Lily McElveen

Looking closer at the '80s movies you've probably already committed to memory.

'80s Movie Marathon

The 1980s were a very important time for comedy. There were more of the all-time greats working at their peak during that decade than in any other - Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Eddie Murphy, and so many others. Unsurprisingly, they turned out a series of movies that have gone on to become certified classics. Some they did individually, and others they did in various pairings. Audiences continue to enjoy them many years after their initial releases.Those same actors also had their share of pictures that were overlooked, either because they were a bit too ahead of the curve or got lost amid crowded release dates. In many cases, they're great demonstrations of the stars trying new ideas or showing off sides to their talent that they hadn't been able to show up to that point. Now is a good time to discover any of them that you may have missed. You're guaranteed to get a few good laughs from these overlooked movies.

The Most Underrated Movies Of 1980s Comedy Stars

1990s

The 1990s was something of a golden age for film comedy, and it was particularly notable for the significant number of comedy stars who came to dominate the box office. However, it’s important to point out how even those who achieved true superstardom also had their fair share of flops and underappreciated films.Indeed, there is a great deal to be said for just these types of films, which help to shine an important light on just how talented and hard-working many of the decade’s most important actors truly were. Perhaps just as importantly, even the most underrated films from 1990s film stars managed to be incredibly funny, arguably the most important task of a comedy movie.

The Most Underrated Movies Of 1990s Comedy Stars

If Hollywood notices audiences love a film, don't be surprised to see a franchise built around it. While sequels and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/surprisingly-good-spinoff-movies/jacob-shelton">movie spinoffs</a> are the norm in showbiz and highly expected, there are times when surprising TV shows based on the films pop out of the woodwork. These&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/spin-off-series-that-almost-happened/alexandra-plesa">spinoff series</a> often end up being continuations or prequels to popular movies.At the rate in which content drops on a weekly basis, though, it's easy to miss an adaptation that may pique the interest, especially if someone is a fan of the respective film. So, let's dig through the archives and take a look at the classic movies that had their <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-oprah-winfrey-network-shows/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">own TV shows</a>.

17 Classic Movies That Had TV Shows We Never Knew About

Classic Movies That Had TV Shows We Never Knew About

Sergio Pereira

Celebrities

&quot;Tough guys&quot;&nbsp;are usually revealed to be big ol&rsquo; softies - something society has shamed them into hiding beneath their muscle-clad, action-hero personas - simply because they can&#39;t just be like everyone else, can they? Not only does Hollywood deal often in this archetype, but it also often tackles a subgenre in which <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-action-stars?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">action movie stars</a> find themselves in charge of kids - in some cases just one kid, in other cases a whole boatload of them.

These family-friendly comedic outings see their stars drop their guns, swords, or&nbsp;shields and trade them in for baby bottles and binkies. This break from the norm often reaches a more mainstream audience, dialing the R rating down to a PG. From Arnold Schwarzenegger to Dwayne &quot;The Rock&quot;&nbsp;Johnson,&nbsp;their reluctance doesn&#39;t always make them the best babysitters at first (especially when they allow the kids to engage in violent or otherwise dangerous activities), but eventually, their inner softies take over.

Vote up the tough guys who&#39;ve proven they can handle themselves, in case you ever need an emergency babysitter.

13 Times Tough-Guy Actors Had To Begrudgingly Take Care Of Kids In Movies

13 Movies Where Action Stars Take Care Of Kids

Josh Plainse

Lists of great, unforgettable, and weird scenes in film and TV - and how they got made.

And... Scene

The power of the movies often lies in their ability to move viewers to tears, and there is often nothing quite as moving as the reunion of two characters who have been separated. There is an emotional charge in such scenes, in part because they indulge the fantasy so many have of it not being too late to reconnect with someone they've lost.These scenes, often accompanied by swelling music – which mirrors the upwelling of feeling the audience is expected to feel – often hit with particular force. They are, then, a reminder of just how magical the movies have always been, and how skilled they often are at expressing, and fulfilling, society’s deepest collective desires.

22 Movie Reunion Scenes That Hit Like An Emotional Gut Punch

Movie Reunion Scenes That Hit Like An Emotional Gut Punch

Total Nerd lists at Ranker - the ultimate source for lists and rankings in all categories

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Ramsay Snow

Gregor Clegane

Cersei Lannister

Teen Wolf

The Vampire Diaries

Merlin

Stranger Things

Star Trek: Discovery

Doctor Who

Star Wars Franchise

Star Trek Franchise

All the best shows airing new episodes on regular TV and streaming through online media.

TV: What's On Now?

Lists about the best (and worst) films, TV series, novels, characters, etc. in every sci-fi genre.

The Worlds of Science Fiction

Sci-Fi

Few TV genres are as tricky to get right as the science-fiction series. However, this also allows for there to be an unlimited number of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-sci-fi-shows-2010s/jonathan-kantor">sci-fi shows</a> with different tones, scopes, and stories depending on the platform they're coming from - be it a big-budget network smash hit, or a smaller and more intimate <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-very-best-of-premium-cable-original-programming?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">cable series</a>. There are some excellent current sci-fi shows on television&nbsp;- but which do you think are the best?It's time to pick the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-sci-fi-shows-funny/erin-cody">best sci-fi shows on television</a> right now - those you think everyone should be watching. These are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-scifi-television-series-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">sci fi TV shows</a> or sci fi series that voters have agreed are the best of the genre - at least for the current crop (we all know Battlestar Galactica would outrank them all!). However, new&nbsp;sci-fi shows like The&nbsp;Mandalorian and Upload might quickly climb up&nbsp;the list.&nbsp;Check out this list of the best sci-fi shows on television right now and vote up the good current science <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/list/historical-fiction-tv-shows-and-series/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">fiction shows</a> you think deserve the top spots. Whether you prefer a modern iteration of the classic Star Trek franchise, or an anthology series for the ages, if it's a great sci-fi airing now, you'll find it below.

Sci-Fi Shows You Should Be Watching Now

30+ Current Sci-Fi Shows You Should Be Watching, Ranked by Fans

Ranker TV

Looking for movies and TV shows that are rated T for Teen? These lists feature  great movies and TV programs about teens, enjoyed by people of all ages.

Rated T for Teen

Teen TV

Teens can be some of the most loyal television series fans. Can be. Sometimes they&#39;re too busy on their iPhones and pirating music to watch TV. But, not all teens are hormonal nightmares... they&#39;re just complicated. They&#39;re about as complicated as these great teen scifi shows. These greatest teen fantasy shows of all time. What does that mean? It means that these shows are about teens are in the middle of finding themselves and these great shows help them shape their identity. Are they a Buffy person? Or is The 100 more their speed? This is the second most important question when you&#39;re a teen - just behind, &quot;what music do you listen to?&quot;

Some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-fantasy-tv-series/ranker-tv" target="_blank">best fantasy shows</a> of all time are primarily made for a teenage audience. That being said, it&#39;s up to you, Rankers. Which of these teen sci-fi fantasy shows is the greatest ever? Remember, just the shows that have mostly teen characters - even if the actors tend to be a little older than high school.

Once Upon a Time

The Best Teen Sci-Fi And Fantasy TV Series

The Best Teen Scifi & Fantasy TV Series, Ranked By Fans

Ranker Community

Exploring and ranking everything in HBO's epic fantasy series.

Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones Awards

HBO Max

*SPOILERS*SPOILERS*SPOILERS*&nbsp;This is a list of Game of Thrones characters you want to see die or at least fall off the face of the Earth, and it does NOT include people who have already died. So if you're not caught up on the most recent episodes of Game of Thrones, you may want to catch up before you vote for GoT characters you wish would die.Game of Thrones does a wonderful job at making you feel strongly about characters in both a positive and negative way, and this list of GoT characters you're totally over is your chance to vote and say &quot;Arrow. In the eye. Stat.&quot; Whether you really like a character and want to see them put out of their misery (*cough*Theon Greyjoy*cough*) or want to throw a vote at a Game of Thrones character whose actions/attitudes are just deplorable (pretty much any member of the Lannister family), this is your chance to cast a vote for the worst characters on Game of Thrones.If you know of a GoT character who deserves to be on the list of Game of Thrones characters who should die and isn't, make sure to add them to the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-hated-game-of-thrones-characters/ranker-of-thrones">worst GoT characters</a> list so other fans can vote for their speedy - and perhaps excruciating - death (or at least their mysterious disappearance after which they are <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/13-famous-missing-people/celeb-stalker?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">never seen again</a>).&nbsp;&nbsp;

Styr

Game of Thrones Characters Who Should Die

TV Character

Ranker of Thrones

Science fiction is a very popular genre in books, films, video games, and television shows. Some of the biggest grossing movies at the box office are science fiction franchises. It is one of the few genres that can combine a rabid underground following with ultimately a mainstream. wider audience. If not for this delicate mix, franchises like Star Wars, Star Trek, and even Back to the Future and The Terminator wouldn't be as popular as they are. When the first Star Wars movie was released in 1977, not many people expected it to become the worldwide smash that it has become as a sci-fi film franchise. The single film's popularity paved the way for five additional films and that doesn't include the reboot of the franchise that will include more episodes. The same goes for Star Trek, which has endured through many incarnations and different crews to be one of the most popular scifi franchises in all mediums. The recently rebooted Star Trek movies have been extremely popular with audiences and critics alike. More than just the top 10 sci fi franchises, this list is your chance to vote on what is the best science fiction franchise. Remember to take all mediums into account, which includes comics, TV, film, books, and video games. These are vital elements into deciding what are the best science fiction franchises of all time.