Best-Reviewed TV Drama 2020

The drama category pulls together the best of what’s old, what’s new, what’s limited, and what’s a miniseries – dramatically speaking. You’ll see, for instance, season 4 of The Crown holding court in the top spot, and season 5 of Better Call Saul at No. 2. Meanwhile, season 1 of P-Valley takes the No. 3 position and miniseries The Flight Attendant checks in at No. 4. The category’s unexpected delight comes in at No. 5: season 1 of Netflix’s international hybrid crime drama–romance Giri/Haji, starring Takehiro Hira and Kelly Macdonald.

The order of the rank below reflects the Adjusted Score as of December 31, 2020. Scores might change over time.

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The Crown: Season 4

96%

94%

Critics Consensus: Whatever historical liberties The Crown takes in its fourth season are easily forgiven thanks to the sheer power of its performances - particularly Gillian Anderson's imposing take on The Iron Lady and newcomer Emma Corrin's embodiment of a young Princess Diana.

Starring: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Gillian Anderson, Emma Corrin

Better Call Saul: Season 5

99%

97%

Critics Consensus: Grounded by Bob Odenkirk's endlessly nuanced, lived-in performance, Better Call Saul's fifth season is a darkly funny, vividly realized master class in tragedy.

Starring: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian

P-Valley: Season 1

100%

89%

Critics Consensus: A stunning, lyrical piece of neon noir, P-Valley explores the unseen lives of strippers in Mississippi through Katori Hall's singular gaze, celebrating the beauty of the craft without sugarcoating the challenges.

Starring: Brandee Evans, Nicco Annan, Parker Sawyers, Elarica Johnson

The Flight Attendant: Season 1

97%

68%

Critics Consensus: Kaley Cuoco shines as a hot mess in The Flight Attendant, an addictively intriguing slice of stylish pulp that will bring mystery aficionados to Cloud Nine.

Starring: Kaley Cuoco, Michiel Huisman, Zosia Mamet, T.R. Knight