10 of the best and 10 of the worst TV shows that came out this year

Meghan CookDec 10, 2020, 01:08 IST

"The Queen's Gambit" soared, and "Space Force" flopped.Netflix

With the end of the year approaching, Insider rounded up the best and worst TV shows of 2020, according to critics.
Series like "Feel Good," "The Queen's Gambit," and "High Fidelity" impressed critics with their memorable acting performances and clever writing.
Other television shows, like "Too Hot to Handle" and "Hoops," failed to garner positive reviews across the board.

Like any year, 2020 has had its fair share of acclaimed hits and disappointing flops.

Even amidst the canceled shows and changing release schedules, critics still have their favorite picks.

Read on to dive into the 10 best and 10 worst TV series of the year, according to critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes.

Note: The scores listed throughout the piece were accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.

"Feel Good" charmed reviewers with its authentic characters.

Mae Martin on "Feel Good." Netflix

"Dash and Lily" offered critics a welcome dose of holiday cheer.

Midori Francis on "Dash and Lily." Netflix

Critics praised "The Queen's Gambit" as an inventive character study.

Marcin Dorociński and Anya Taylor-Joy on "The Queen's Gambit." Netflix

"The Flight Attendant" took reviewers on a wild ride.

Kaley Cuoco on "The Flight Attendant." HBO Max

Critics said "I May Destroy You" took a sensitive approach to a difficult subject.

Michaela Coel on "I May Destroy You." HBO

"Never Have I Ever" earned warm reception from critics across the board.

Jaren Lewison and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan on "Never Have I Ever." Lara Solanki/Netflix

"The Last Dance" is a powerful homage to a modern legend.

"The Last Dance" is a docuseries. ESPN/Netflix

Critics called "Lovecraft Country" a refreshing take on Lovecraftian horror.

"Lovecraft Country" is an inventive HBO drama. HBO

"Normal People" was a hit relationship drama among reviewers.

Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones on "Normal People." Hulu

Critics praised Zoë Kravitz for taking "High Fidelity" to new heights.

Zoë Kravitz on "High Fidelity." Hulu

On the other hand, shows like "Social Distance" struck the wrong chord with critics.

"Social Distance" was not a critical success. Netflix

For many reviewers, "Black Narcissus" came across as a needless adaptation.

"Black Narcissus" is a TV adaptation of the 1947 film by the same name. FX

Critics thought "Council of Dads" had potential, but they didn't love the follow-through.

Michele Weaver stars on "Council of Dads." Quantrell Colbert/NBC

Although they were intrigued, Critics were ultimately disappointed by "Utopia Falls."

Akiel Julien and Robyn Alomar on "Utopia Falls." CBC/Hulu

"Brews Brothers" failed to garner a steady stream of laughs from critics.

Alan Aisenberg and Mike Castle on "Brews Brothers." Netflix

Critics said "Space Force" was an ill-timed satire.

Steve Carell stars on "Space Force." Netflix

"Too Hot to Handle" was discounted as being too shallow for its own good.

"Too Hot to Handle" was a critical misstep. Too Hot To Handle/Netflix

Critics said "Selena" underserved the iconic figure it set out to portray.

Christian Serratos on "Selena." Netflix

Critics said "The Goop Lab With Gwyneth Paltrow" was too out of touch to feel relatable.

Gwyneth Paltrow on "The Goop Lab." Netflix

"Hoops" scored low points with critics.

"Hoops" was a miss with critics. Netflix

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