Bubbleblabber’s Best Adult Animated Series For 2022 (Drama)
Year after year, I’m highly disappointed by other publications’ “Best Animated Series” lists. It’s a problem that is permeated through the various awards shows, the treatment of animation has a genre and not a format. We recognized years ago that this was a problem, so even after splicing adult animation, we opted to split between comedy vs drama and even foreign vs domestic. Below are the 10 best adult animated series of 2022 in our dramatic category. The category spans action, drama, and even hybrid series, so enjoy!
10) Young Justice: Phantoms
Young Justice: Phantoms sees the show continuing to reward its fans with another slew of exciting adventures woven into a thought-provoking and action-packed seasonal plot. It showcases that shows and movies centering on superheroes can be more than just kid-friendly fantasies regarding their thematic depth and violence. However, Brion’s arc introduced in “Ego and Superego” felt inconclusive unless they’re saving it for a potential fifth season. Regardless, all of the episodes in “Phantoms” serve as both a series of thrilling solo adventures and a compelling seasonal narrative representing grief. Revisiting this show after so long has really opened my eyes to the show’s potential in terms of quality storytelling and character development. Even though I missed out on a few details from the previous seasons, “Phantoms” did a suitable job referencing them without forcing me to watch those episodes in their entirety. This latest season signifies that the superhero series might have a brighter future on HBO Max later on if its viewership is good enough for a possible fifth season.
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