Best of 2022
The best entertainment of the year, as chosen by Vultures critics.
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Its easy to take for granted.
Perhaps its an obstacle to overcome.
But whens the last time you really sat and considered a televised body of water?
Oceans, ponds, rivers, even man-made water features: These are indispensable elements of screen storytelling.
They can be moody or sparkling, dangerous or peaceful.
They deserve their own moment to shine.
So let this be your opportunity for reflection, too.
Its been a tough year.
Take a few minutes to stare into some briny (or freshwater!)
depths and celebrate TVs best bodies of water this year.
This beaut comes to us fromAlaska Daily.
Cruise ship aside, theres a Hudson River School quality here with all those warm, reflective tones.
The fictional influencer in this episode ofAlaska Dailythought so, too, which is why shes filming here.
Look how gorgeous those yellow and blues are!
(Three seconds later this fictional influencer falls to her death.)
Underwater imagery was a big trend in TV water for 2022.
Heres a striking example fromLord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
Here we have a lovely shot of a London pond from HBO MaxsStarstruck.
An unusual spyglass-style ocean shot fromThe Crownfeaturing a breaching whale.
Also, consider the way the shape of the coastline is echoed in the cloud cover.
Another underwater example fromBelow DeckDown Under.
Andors beach planet Niamos demonstrates waters capacity to be at once familiar and alien.
Also,the music in this scenefucking slaps.
A gorgeous watery overhead shot fromAndor and a reminder of the vital importance of childhood swimming lessons.
Appropriately ominous, this yacht-club shot fromThe Watchercommunicates a superficial calm together with lurking secrets.
An essential reminder fromBorgen: Power and Glorythat ice is also water.
Beach imagery is so beguiling, isnt it?
We come to one of this years undisputed TV champions of the sea,The White Lotus.
Mike White loves to play around with pictures of holes.
Arare illustrated image, but vital for a full appreciation ofThe White Lotuss water obsession.
Look at those nighttime reflections!
Almost makes you want tojump in.
Theres such a lovely sense of both finality and possibility here, rendered with both elegance and ease.
Finally, weround out 2022withHouse of the Dragon.
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