19 of the best and 19 of the worst Netflix originals that have come out this year, so far

Meghan CookJul 28, 2020, 23:30 IST

Netflix has had some hit original docuseries and some original scripted shows that flopped.Netflix

Netflix has released a wide variety of original documentaries, television shows, and films in 2020.
Netflix originals like "Feel Good," "Cheer," and "The Baby-Sitters Club" have received rave reviews.
On the other hand, critics felt like viewers could skip originals like "Desperados," "A Fall from Grace," and "The Last Thing He Wanted."

So far this year, Netflix has added a wide variety of original TV shows, films, and documentaries to its streaming site.

Here are 19 of the best and 19 of the worst Netflix originals that have come out in 2020, according to critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes.

Editor's Note: All scores were current on the date of publication and are subject to change. Netflix's originals generally consist of both content created by the streaming service and content exclusive to the platform.

The dramatic comedy series "Feel Good" earned sweeping praise from critics.

Mae Martin stars in "Feel Good." Netflix

Critics felt like "The Baby-Sitters Club" added a fresh take to a beloved book series.

"The Baby-Sitters Club" TV show premiered on Netflix on July 3. Netflix

"The Half of It" was received as a touching and delicate look at teen romance.

"The Half of It" was directed by Alice Wu. Netflix

"Cheer" captivated audiences with its high-flying drama.

"Cheer" follows the lives of a few cheerleaders. Netflix

"Never Have I Ever" earned rave reviews from critics.

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Jaren Lewison on season one, episode one of "Never Have I Ever." Netflix

Critics called "Unorthodox" a compelling, personal drama.

"Unorthodox" is based on a book. Netflix

Critics praised "Homemade," a global anthology series filmed during the pandemic.

"Homemade" features work from multiple creators. Netflix

"Medical Police" is a comedic take on television procedurals.

"Medical Police" is a comedy and a drama. Courtesy of Netflix

Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods” was met with critical acclaim.

"Da 5 Bloods" is a war film. Netflix

Reviewers were pleasantly surprised by the drama "Uncorked."

"Uncorked" is a Netflix original film. Nina Robinson/Netflix

"The Midnight Gospel" wowed critics with its unique format and animation.

"The Midnight Gospel" is an animated series. Courtesy of Netflix

Critics called the comedy series "Gentefied" complex and crafty.

Karrie Martin and Julissa Calderon star in "Gentefied." Kevin Estrada/Netflix

Critics called "Miss Americana" a revealing music documentary.

The documentary follows Taylor Swift. Netflix

"Queen Sono" was received as a top-notch action series.

"Queen Sono" is a South African spy show on Netflix. Netflix

"Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness" has become an internet sensation and has spurred countless memes.

"Tiger King" is a Netflix original true-crime documentary. Netflix

"I Am Not Okay With This" is a coming-of-age series with a supernatural twist.

"I Am Not Okay With This" is based on a comic book. Netflix

Critics called "The Stranger" an addictive mystery series.

"The Stranger" is a thrilling Netflix series that's based on a book. Netflix

Critics praised “The Old Guard” as an inventive action thriller.

Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne costar in "The Old Guard." Aimee Spinks/Netflix

"To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You" was called a solid sequel.

Lana Condor as Lara Jean in "P.S. I Still Love You." Netflix

On the other hand, "Spinning Out" received mostly mixed reviews.

"Spinning Out" didn't get renewed for another season. Christos Kalohoridis/Netflix

Some critics thought "The Letter for the King" spread itself thin.

"The Letter for the King" was called out for its poor pacing. Petr Dobias/Netflix

"Freud" was a departure from traditional biopic series, but not in a good way.

"Freud" stars Robert Finster as Sigmund Freud. Netflix

The drama series "The English Game" failed to engage critics.

"The English Game" is a Netflix original miniseries. Oliver Upton/Netflix

Some critics felt like "AJ and the Queen" missed the mark.

"AJ and the Queen" starred RuPaul. Beth Dubber/Netflix

Most reviewers quickly grew tired of "Brews Brothers."

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

Despite an admirable cast, "Space Force" never fully got off the ground for critics.

"Space Force" is filled with an ensemble cast. Netflix

The action film "Spenser Confidential" was a genre-heavy mess.

"Spenser Confidential" is an action movie. Daniel McFadden/Netflix

Many critics felt like "October Faction" had too much going on.

"October Faction" is about monster hunters. Netflix

Critics said "Ghost Stories" was a hit-or-miss horror film series.

Mrunal Thakur in "Ghost Stories." Netflix

Earnest but flawed, "Love Wedding Repeat" left a bad impression with reviewers.

"Love Wedding Repeat" is one of Netflix's weaker rom-coms. Netflix

"The Goop Lab" left many critics puzzled.

Gwenyth Paltrow on "The Goop Lab." Netflix

Critics called "The Kissing Booth 2" shallow and barely watchable.

"The Kissing Booth 2" is the sequel to another Netflix film. Marcos Cruz/Netflix

"Dangerous Lies" was received as silly and melodramatic.

"Dangerous Lies" is a drama. Eric Milner/Netflix

Critics called "Fatal Affair" predictable and plodding.

"Fatal Affair" is a dramatic film. Netflix

Reviewers said the action-comedy "Coffee and Kareem" was heavy on action and light on humor.

"Coffee and Kareem" didn't impress critics. Justina Mintz/Netflix

The drama "A Fall from Grace" was met with unintentional laughs from critics.

"A Fall from Grace" was called out for having plot holes and inconsistencies. Netflix

"Desperados" was criticized as an outdated romantic comedy that underserved its leads.

"Desperados" debuted in 2020. Netflix

Most critics said that "The Last Thing He Wanted" wasted the talents of its all-star cast.

Anne Hathaway in "The Last Thing He Wanted." Netflix

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