The 20 Best New TV Shows of 2020 So Far
Which newcomers on the small screen have impressed reviewers the most during the first half of the year? Above, find the highest-scoring first-year TV shows (and miniseries) debuting between January 1, 2020 and June 30, 2020. Only shows with at least 7 reviews from professional critics are included.
The producers of Last Chance U returned to Netflix early this year with a similar docuseries, this time focusing on the world of competitive cheerleading—and, specifically, on a dominant Texas junior college team aiming for their school's 15th national championship this century.
“Cheer is an utterly convincing portrait of what is unquestionably a real, and absurdly dangerous, sport complete with compelling stories that actually make it much more emotional and more exciting than the past couple Last Chance U seasons.” —Dan Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter