Best-Reviewed YA Series 2020

The Baby-Sitters Club, about a group of girls with entrepreneurial spirit, struck Tomato gold in the first year of our best-reviewed YA TV series category. Netflix delivered the top three titles in the genre, including Christmas romp Dash & Lily and Mindy Kaling’s coming-of-age comedy Never Have I Ever. Meanwhile, for the not-quite-ready-for-Euphoria crowd, TV-14–rated HBO drama Betty comes in at No. 4, and now-canceled Party Of Five remake rounds out the group.

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

#1

The Baby-Sitters Club: Season 1
100% 79%

#1

Critics Consensus: Sweet, sincere, and full of hope, The Baby-Sitters Club's grounded approach honors its source material while updating the story for a new generation.

Starring: Sophie Grace , Momona Tamada , Shay Rudolph , Malia Baker

#2

Dash & Lily: Season 1
100% 71%

#2

Critics Consensus: Anchored by the charming Midori Francis and Austin Abrams, Dash & Lily is a delightful rom-com adventure with plenty of holiday cheer.

Starring: Austin Abrams , Midori Francis , Dante Brown , Troy Iwata

#3

Never Have I Ever: Season 1
97% 88%

#3

Critics Consensus: Never Have I Ever's fresh take on the coming-of-age comedy is hilariously honest, sweetly smart, and likely to have viewers falling head over heels for charming newcomer Maitreyi Ramakrishnan.

Starring: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan , Poorna Jagannathan , Richa Moorjani , Benjamin Norris

#4

Betty: Season 1
97% 61%

#4

Critics Consensus: Earnest, audacious, and effortlessly cool, Betty captures the spirit of skating and friendship with style.

Starring: Dede Lovelace , Kabrina "Moonbear" Adams , Nina Moran , Ajani Russell

#5

Party of Five: Season 1
97% 58%

#5

Critics Consensus: With a strong cast and empathetic storytelling, Party of Five's timely reinvention adds a new layer of urgency while still honoring the original series.

Starring: Brandon Larracuente , Emily Tosta , Niko Guardado , Bruno Bichir