I had more than enough time to catch up on some television this year. Given my extra hours at home, Netflix was constantly asking, "Are you still watching?" Of course I am still watching, Netflix. Of course I am. So, without further ado, I give you my 20 favorite shows I watched from 20 to 1, with a few honorable mentions worth watching.
My Top 20 TV Shows I Watched in 2020
Sanctuary (Season 1) - DVD Catch-22 (Season 1) - DVD The Crown (Season 4) - Netflix Evil (Season 1) - Netflix Ratched (Season 1) - Netflix The Good Place (Season 4) - DVD The Haunting of Bly Manor (Anthology Series 2) - Netflix I Am Not Okay With This (Season 1) - Netflix |Schitt’s Creek (Season 6) - Netfli Call the Midwife (Season 9) - Netflix The Mandelorian (Season 2) - Disney + (I could only watch a couple episodes before we dropped Disney +, or I think this would have ended a lot higher)
20. Messiah (Season 1) - Netflix - A few I have seen have called this show "sacreligious." I don't think so. It's fine on the sacrelig front. It will make you think about religion and your own beliefs and the beliefs of society. Plus, it's just downright captivating.
19. Tales From the Loop (Season 1) - Amazon Prime - If Black Mirror was a series. Sometimes confusing, more often compelling, all in all, a pretty insane ride.
18. Unorthodox (Season 1) - Netflix - The story of a young, orthodox Jewish girl trying to find herself and where she belongs in the world. Her story is forcible and gripping.
17. The English Game (Season 1) - Netflix - A movie made by soccer lovers for soccer lovers. But more than that, it's a drama that captures its timeframe perfectly.
16. The Umbrella Academy (Season 2) - Netflix - Far better than the first season and the first season was different. The stakes and the writing and storytelling were at a higher level this season.
15. Shameless (Season 10) - Netflix - I am only a bit ashamed to admit I like Shameless. Season ten is just as cringeworthy, grimy and edgy as every other season. Plus, it's been fun seeing the kids on this show grow up. Sad to see Season 11 will be the last.
14. Succession (Season 2) - DVD - I really didn't quite like season one of this show, but decided to stay on the bandwagon and give it another try. Although there is not a single likable character in this show, they all are interestingly evil and the interaction between them all is even more interestingly evil. Be advised, there are so many swears in this show. (Also, see above with Shameless.)
13. Waco (Season 1) - Netflix - A perfect and seemingly accurate retelling of the David Koresh story. It will make you look at the account of this incident from a different perspective.
12. Undone (Season 1) - Netflix - Brilliantly animated in a new and interesting way. An entrapping story the ebs and flows with intrigue. Great to see something so original done so well.
11. The Politician (Season 2) - Netflix - I'm a Ben Platt fan and he shines in this show. I was hoping the story would take him to new and interesting places in season 2 and it did not disappoint.
10. Killing Eve (Season 3) - DVD - The interplay between the two characters is a joy and it is not getting stale with each passing season. If anything, it's getting more heated.
9. Unbelievable (Season 1) - Netflix - I had this ranked #1 on my list for much of the year. This show was so powerful, so well done and it will capture your every sense. It will also anger you as the plot is likely not too far off of many women's real life experience reporting rape.
8. Upload (Season 1) - Amazon Prime - Not Greg Daniel's most anticipated release of 2020 (that was the terrible Space Force) but definitely his best. This was the funniest show on TV in 2020 and perhaps also the most revolutionary.
7. The Sinner (Seasons 1-2) - Netflix - There is nothing unique about the premise and they're not breaking any new ground here. But what they do do is write incredible story arcs so gripping you can't stop watching.
6. Ozark (Season 3) - Netflix - Jason Bateman proves he is the man. Both funny and great at drama. This show reminds me more of Breaking Bad than the awesome "Better Call Saul." More on that later...
5. Bloodline (Seasons 1-3) - Netflix - Not sure what took me so long to discover this show, but I am certainly glad I did. I binged it in a week and was left gasping for more. Unfortunately, there is no more to be found.
4. Mr. Robot (Season 4) - DVD - One of my all time favorite shows did NOT have a disappointing final season. No one can complain about the finale of this great show.
3. After Life (Season 2) - Netflix - I cried. I cried a few times. This show is funny and moving. I'll admit I cried more than once during season 2. I don't cry easy, but this show makes me cry.
2. The Queen's Gambit (Season 1) - Netflix - I went back and forward between #1 and #2 about which one deserved to be #1. I believe this was the best show Netflix has ever produced. It just was not quite as good as...
1. Better Call Saul (Season 5) - DVD - I am starting to think that I may end up loving this show even more than Breaking Bad. It's funnier, more clever and its lighter feel makes it for even better viewing. I believe this season was the best so far!
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