Among the many, many superhero shows on TV, the seasons of only four managed to be Certified Fresh in 2020, flexing their critical supremacy over the rest. Season 2 of satirical superhero drama The Boys emerged victorious in a year that saw its vigilante heroes in hiding from the law and the increasingly corrupt corporate “supes” trying to corner the market on world-saving. Also impressing in its second season, The Umbrella Academy took the No. 2 spot in the category, while newcomers I Am Not Okay with This – which was unfortunately canceled by Netflix – and The CW’s sunny Stargirl completed the category.
The order of the rank below reflects the Adjusted Score as of December 31, 2020. Scores might change over time.
