The top new series on Netflix, Hulu, HBO, and more

One of the most eagerly awaited new series for 2022, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, is now available to view on Amazon Prime Video. There are several new and returning series this week, including a thrilling psychological thriller starring Steve Carell and an entertaining reality dating show with a creative twist.

Uncertain about where to begin? With this thorough list of the greatest new series available to stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO, and other popular streaming services, we've got you covered.

The top new series on Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Disney+, Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime.

Netflix

• Fakes (2022)

For youngsters, making and using a false ID may be a rite of passage, but Fakes takes things to a very different level. The story centers on Zoe and Becca, two young girls who unintentionally build a sizable criminal enterprise by creating and selling phony identification documents to eager pupils. The production company behind popular shows including Emily in Paris, The Conners, Russian Doll, and Search Party, Jax Media, is the source of the young adult comedy. It's going to be a wild trip as fans follow the girls on their criminal endeavors thanks to a star-studded young adult ensemble that includes Emilija Baranac (Riverdale), Richard Harman (The 100), and Jennifer Tong (DC's Legends of Tomorrow).

• Devil in Ohio (2022)

Based on Daria Polatin's best-selling novel of the same name, Emily Deschanel portrays Suzanne, a psychiatrist who goes above and beyond to save Mae, one of her adolescent patients, from a cult when the patient escapes. Mae is assimilated into Suzanne's household, which already consists of three daughters. However, when mysteries are revealed and odd things start to occur in the community, Suzanne and her family find themselves attempting to flee this perilous, devil-worshipping cult. The series, which was influenced by actual events, is directed by Polatin.

• Dated and Related (2022)

Sibling support is provided to singles as they start new dating relationships and search for that special someone. The individuals move to a villa in France where they meet and live with others, strike up talks, and try to find someone they click with. This is how Dated and Related is similar to other reality dating shows. But their brothers, who live in the same house and are also trying to find love, will be watching them the entire time. It's the same guilty-pleasure chaotic mayhem of twins, party girls, and one set of handsome Italian cousins, but with a special twist. Melinda Berry of Too Hot to Handle is the host of Dated and Related.

• Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles (2022)

Watch this animated series, which is partially based on Stan Sakai's Usagi Yijimbo manga. Yuichi, a young rabbit who lives in the future, fights to protect Neo Edo with the help of his oddball pals Gen, Kitsune, and Chizu. Only five months have passed since the premiere of this action-first comedy's season on Netflix.

• Off the Hook (2022)

Can you picture a month without using any technology or the internet? Lea and Manon, two young ladies, recognize their connection with the internet has become poisonous and decide to take this exact course of action. In the French comedy, two housemates try to survive a digital detox by going without their phones, tablets, or laptops. Naturally, when their lives start to fall apart, they also start to realize how much power the internet has over them. Millennials will enjoy seeing the irreverent comedy Off the Hook, especially those who were born after the internet was widely used.

• I Am a Killer (2018)

View the third season of this show to see the intriguing talks with death row convicts who were all given murder convictions. Discover their terrifying tales and hear what transpired directly from the killers' own perspective. Find out how these murderers feel about the incidents now that they have spent a large amount of time in a harsh jail with ample time to think about them. Do they feel any regret for what they did? Or do they think that what they did was acceptable? For real crime enthusiasts seeking for something a bit different, I Am A Killer is a terrific program.

• Ludik (2022)

Actor Arnold Vosloo from South Africa (The Mummy) plays Dan Ludik, a man with a good career and a typical family life, in Ludik, the first Netflix Afrikaans film. Dan has a criminal past, and when he's not spending time with his loved ones or running his furniture business, he hangs around with mobsters and gangsters. Dan, however, must figure out how to handle the problem as his life starts to spiral before it gets out of hand. You can anticipate a compelling, fast-moving plot with lots of action and thrills in just six episodes.

Hulu

• The Patient (2022)

Looking for a nice psychological suspense novel? Watch the FX limited series The Patient on Hulu, starring Steve Carell as Alan, a therapist who is being kept hostage by Sam, a serial murderer (Domhnall Gleeson). Sam seeks assistance in suppressing his murderous impulses. David Alan Grier plays Alan's previous therapist in a recurrent role on the show. The Patient's first season consists of 10 episodes and is executive produced by Carrell. The performances of Carell and Gleeson have been cited in early reviews as the series' most engaging draws.

• Keep This Between Us (2022)

The heavy material in this docuseries is centered around the act of grooming in American schools. Cheryl Nichols, executive producer, also serves as the subject as she recalls her own victimization as a child, which resurfaced in her memories following the public revelations about Harvey Weinstein. In hindsight, Nichols realizes that her high school theater teacher’s husband may have been grooming her as a child, developing into a relationship that went well into her college years. Touching on topics like misogyny, patriarchy, and abuse of power, it’s an eye-opening series that will help those who have been through similar situations realize they aren’t alone. But Keep This Between Us also aims to educate viewers about things that go on in the school system that require more attention and action to prevent.

• Welcome to Wrexham (2022)

The humorous Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds are the stars of this docuseries about their acquisition of Welsh Association football team Wrexham A.F.C. Follow them as they assist the once troubled squad that came dangerously close to dissolving due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the furloughing of personnel and players. The third-oldest professional association football team in the world, Wrexham A.F.C., is in shambles. Can the actors save the club and restore it to its former glory? The docuseries is evocative of a real-life Ted Lasso tale, despite the fact that neither has any experience leading a sports team. It demonstrates their desire to not just strengthen the team but also transform the neighborhood.

• The Croods: Family Tree (2021)

Watch season four of this computer-animated show from DreamWorks Animation together as a family. The plot, which is based on the film series, occurs after the events of the 2020 film The Croods: A New Age. The two families living and working together in the Betterman treehouse, the Croods and the Bettermans, are at the center of the narrative. The characters come to accept and love one another despite their differences. However, they continue to engage in a lot of mischief throughout the procedure.

• Bloods (2021)

Release of the second half of season 2 will allow viewers to see additional episodes of this British sitcom on Sky One. In Bloods, a pair of mismatched paramedics who at first have a hard time getting along come to rely on one another. Maleek is a reclusive loner who prefers to remain to himself, whereas Wendy is an energetic, excessively sociable divorcee. Even though they don't enjoy dealing with one other's distinctive personalities on a daily basis, once the demands of the work are put on them, they find the funniest methods to put up with one another.

HBO Max

• House of the Dragon (2022)

If you have been missing Game of Thrones or felt dissatisfied with the series’ ending, add House of the Dragon to your watch list this week and beyond. The prequel series tells the backstory of the powerful and troubled Targaryen family. The setting is 200 years before the events in Game of Thrones, when the Targaryen family was about to embark on the time known as the war of succession, or the Dance of the Dragons. Based on George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, as seasons in Game of Thrones were as well, along with parts of his novel Fire & Blood, there are 10 episodes in the first season. While you won’t see Targaryens like Daenerys or Rhaegar, who came in much later generations, you will see King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine, The Outsider) and other characters spoken of during the original.

• Total DramaRama (2018)

This Cartoon Network animated sitcom acts as a crossover prequel offshoot to Total Drama and is sure to be a hit with young viewers. Some of the characters from Total Drama are present in this parallel reality, although they are now babies rather than teenagers. Each episode lasts about 11 minutes and includes a variety of dream scenes, cutaways, visual gags, confessionals, and flashbacks, making it ideal for rapid after-school watching. Season 3 episodes may now be seen in full online.

• Mecha Builders (2022)

View other episodes of this endearing children's program showcasing the Mecha versions of well-known Sesame Street characters Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby as they collaborate to find solutions to various issues. They deal with extraterrestrial events while employing their artificial abilities to help rescue the day, so these aren't your typical, daily problems. These robot characters have the ability to transform into giants and have several built-in tools and devices for testing, planning, and problem-solving.

Amazon Prime

• The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022)

One of the most-anticipated new shows of 2022 is finally here — The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is the latest title based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings fantasy novel series. Set in Middle-earth thousands of years before the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, Amazon has committed to five seasons. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power may also be the most expensive TV show ever made. It won’t be a continuation story, and you won’t see the same characters from the films, although there are younger versions of a few. The show takes place during the Second Age, a time period when the Rings of Power were forged and the Dark Lord Sauron returned before the fall of the kingdom of Numenor.

• Making the Cut (2020)

Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum reunited for an Amazon exclusive reality series after leaving Project Runway. Making the Cut has a new perspective as of its third season, which is now streaming: Twelve reputable designers from across the world battle for the chance to establish themselves as the next major international fashion brand. They already have thriving enterprises, expertise that has been demonstrated, and visibility in their native nations. But do they have the potential to go global? The final designer remaining at the end of each season receives a million dollars to invest in their company, in addition to tremendous exposure from being a part of the program.

• Todo por Lucy (2022)

This Spanish adaptation of the iconic comedy I Love Lucy has characters who are identical to those in the original: Lucy is vibrant and inventive, yet she keeps getting into trouble. Meanwhile, Ricky is a stern engineer with a sense of humor. In fact, he aspires to work as a comedian someday. They create the ideal pair who riff on one another while they are together. But their relationship is really put to the test when they choose to live together as a compromise because Lucy isn't interested in getting married.

Apple TV+

• Life by Ella (2022)

Ella, a 13-year-old girl, resolves to carpe diem and enjoy life to the fullest despite confronting what at first seem to be insurmountable problems following a cancer diagnosis. Things she formerly feared have changed into obstacles she wants to overcome, and apparently unimportant events have become crucial facets of her development and journey. Ella learns to tune out the social media noise, phony friends, and status that today's young children frequently distract them and instead concentrate on what's actually important. Life by Ella is a wonderful, upbeat program to enjoy together as a family. It exudes enthusiasm and imparts lessons about fortitude, tenacity, and making the most of every opportunity.

• See (2019)

The third and final season of this sci-fi drama starring Jason Momoa has now begun to stream episodes. The story is set in a post-apocalyptic dystopia where the world’s collapse was due to a deadly virus that cost humanity its ability to see. Those who still possess the gift of sight are considered mythical creatures and sought after by the Queen of the kingdom. See is a sight to behold, pun intended, while also providing an interesting look at how society might adapt to living without the gift of vision. See initially received mixed reviews for its first season, and it was criticized for a “convoluted narrative” and overreliance on blood and gore. But its second season garnered a much more positive reception and even became Apple TV+’s most-watched original drama. For those who have invested the time in the show thus far, season 3 explores how the story comes to an end.

• Bad Sisters (2022)

Although the Garvey sisters don't exactly get along, they are bonded for life not only by blood ties but also by their parents' untimely passing. Even though they don't always agree, they must rely on one another in times of conflict and danger, defending one another at all costs. You'll want to finish Bad Sisters in one sitting because it is a clever and amusing murder mystery that has been dubbed a "delicious combination of dark comedy and horror." You will only receive the first two episodes, and until the season finale on October 14, you will have to cope with the weekly cliffhanger endings.

• Surfside Girls (2022)

Sam and Jade, two teenagers and best friends who explore different mysteries in their usually uninteresting town of Surfside, are featured in this supernatural children's and family drama. The program, which includes everything from ghosts to hidden treasure, is based on Kim Dwinell's bestselling young adult comic books. The two girls work together to solve a number of puzzling situations by combining their special talents—one is a logical thinker, the other is an imaginative dreamer.

Disney+

• She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022)

Tatiana Maslany from Orphan Black plays Jennifer Walters, aka She-Hulk, a lawyer who specializes in superhuman affairs who also happens to be a powerful, green superhero herself in Marvel's newest original series for Disney+. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law shares continuity with the films as the eighth original series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the last of Phase Four. The first episode will be accessible to stream this week, and the last episode will air on October 13 in total.

• Europe From Above (2019)

Europe From Above Season 2 is now available for streaming. Learn about different historical and cultural sites around Europe, in nations and regions including Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, and the U.K., from a unique vantage point: above via breathtaking aerial views. Learn more about the customs, engineering, and people that surround these sites that make up this lovely continent in addition to the structures that make it up.

• America's National Parks (2022)

Check out the first season of this documentary series that highlights the wonder and beauty of national parks in the United States. Discover the world's natural wonders, famous locations where people throng, and little-known treasures that are well worth investigating. America's National Parks, narrated by Garth Brooks, is a very fascinating and instructive program to watch together as a family. All five of the episodes are now accessible to view on Disney+, where it initially made its television debut.