Best Dramas of 2022
The most compelling Dramas of the year
What Happens in Helmand—The Capture, Series 1
Soldier Shaun Emery is accused of a crime he denies.
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Episode 1—The Tourist, Series 1
When a man loses his memory, he must retrace his steps to discover his identity.
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Episode 1—This Is Going To Hurt, Series 1
Junior doctor Adam juggles his personal life with his job on a hectic labour ward.
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Episode 1—The Control Room, Series 1
Call handler Gabe receives a desperate call from a woman who unexpectedly recognises him.
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Episode 1—Chloe, Series 1
A sudden tragedy pulls Becky into Chloe’s world in a way she never imagined.
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Episode 1—A Very British Scandal, Series 1
Margaret Sweeny meets the dashing (and married) Ian Campbell, future Duke of Argyll.
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Ship of Dreams—Wreck, Series 1
New recruit Jamie gets a crash course on cruise life while looking for his missing sister.
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Episode 1—SAS Rogue Heroes, Series 1
Creating the world’s most famous regiment begins with failure.
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What You Want and What You Need—The English, Series 1
A Pawnee scout claiming his birthright and an Englishwoman out for revenge cross paths.
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The Test—Tokyo Vice, Series 1
In 1999, an American journalist in Japan is drawn into the dangerous world of the yakuza.
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The Power of the Doctor—Doctor Who (2005–2022)
The Thirteenth Doctor faces her final battles against Daleks, Cybermen and the Master.
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Episode 1—Peaky Blinders, Series 1
When a crate of guns disappears, Thomas sees an opportunity to move up in the world.
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Pilot—Snowfall, Series 1
A young small time dealer takes a leap into the cocaine game in 80s LA.
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Nice Face—Killing Eve, Series 1
When a politician is murdered, an MI5 security officer must protect the only witness.
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History, Part 1—Silent Witness, Series 25
Sam Ryan recruits the Lyell team to investigate the murder of the health secretary.
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Episode 1—The Responder, Series 1
Police responder Chris nears breaking point as a friend asks him to locate a drug addict.
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Episode 1—Line of Duty, Series 1
Steve Arnott realises the target in his anti-corruption case is the city's top detective.
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Episode 1—Shetland, Series 7
DI Perez investigates the mysterious disappearance of a vulnerable young man.
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Destiny—Everything I Know About Love, Series 1
Maggie, Birdy, Nell and Amara move into their first London house-share.
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Episode 1—Conversations with Friends, Series 1
College students Frances and Bobbi meet an impressive couple, Melissa and Nick.
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Episode 1—Marriage, Series 1
Ian and Emma return from holiday and await the visit of their daughter’s boyfriend.
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Episode 1—The Split, Series 1
A leading divorce lawyer finds business is personal when she leaves the family firm.
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Three Two One—The Newsreader, Series 1
In 1986, reporter Dale and newsreader Helen cover the Challenger Space Shuttle launch.
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Episode 1—Around the World in 80 Days, Series 1
In 1872, Phileas Fogg bets he can circle the globe in just 80 days.
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