Jason Cooke’s Top 10 TV Shows of 2020

4 Ozark

Another one of the better Netflix releases of the year, this show checks every box. The plot is appealing, keeps the audience engaged. The first few episodes may be hard to get through, but when the series picks up it is impossible to stop watching.

The theme of “family first” is what the series heavily relies on, and it delivers to every expectation. The episodes are not as dramatic as other shows on this list, but they contain the amount of substance needed to keep the viewer attached.

3. The Last Dance

The final documentary on the list, this series truly took the whole world by storm. For a period of time, the airing of this production was an event, and it was took all the social media buzz with it. Sports fan or not, the documentary captures every detail that made Michael Jordan great; Jordan revolutionized the way the sport of basketball and its fans were connected, which is shown through every part of the series.

The series is produced well, and includes the level of intrigue that separates itself from any other sports documentary series. Jordan was not just a sports icon, he was a cultural phenomenon, and the series does an excellent job on using real footage from his time along with new, never told before stories that brings everything together.

2.  The Mandalorian

Season 2 of The Mandalorian released in 2020, and the entirety of the series delivers the Star Wars feel that every fan would hope to see. The episodes are rather short, but the concept of the Mandalorian and who he is makes for an interesting plot for every episode. Through the series, the Mandalorian’s soft side is revealed, which combats with his level of intensity and intimidation, a recipe for any solid production.

The producers successfully gave the series the Star Wars feel that everyone is used to, ranking this show high on the list.

1. Saving Jacob

The best show that has been released in 2020 (that I have watched) is Saving Jacob. This show is mysterious, yet fast paced and riveting with the amount of action and drama that creates for a masterpiece. The plot of the series relies on the development of its characters, which is knocked out of the part. By the end, I felt as though I personally knew the Barber’s. It is an unimaginable scenario, and the events that take place perfectly capture what it would be like for a family to endure this process.

Another theme revolving around the idea of family first, family is “put first” in a different way that makes the audience question the extent of how much family can truly be made a priority, and the cost at which that will be made possible.