
2020 SPRING TV SCORECARD
Updated May 20, 2020
ROTTEN TOMATOES has tracked the best (and worst) TV and streaming offerings since mid-March, gathering a list of all the premieres this season — series, miniseries, and TV movies across cable, broadcast, and streaming — and ranked them by Tomatometer.
To be included, each TV show on the list must have received at least 10 critic reviews, while TV movies had to have at least 20 reviews. So if you’re wondering why your favorite show or TV movie isn’t on here, it likely just doesn’t yet have enough reviews to qualify under our criteria. And remember: a Certified Fresh badge generally means that a show or film has earned the respect of the majority of reviewers weighing in.
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RANKINGS STARTS WITH 36th BEST SHOW
Critics Consensus: Director Veena Sud overcomes the limitations of mobile viewing with a strong cast and impeccably drawn tension, making The Strangera must see Quibi.
Synopsis: An unassuming young rideshare driver is thrown into her worst nightmare when a mysterious Hollywood Hills passenger enters her car….[More]
Critics Consensus: Insecure continues to be one of the funniest, warmest, and most beautifully-shot comedies that takes full advantage of its sunny L.A. setting.
Synopsis: Two black women who are best friends navigate the pitfalls of their personal and professional lives in south Los Angeles…. [More]
Critics Consensus: Much like the crime at its center, A Confession is often grueling, but an honest approach to a horrible situation proves equally gripping.
Synopsis: Martin Freeman plays the role of Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher in the story that details how Fulcher breached police procedure…[More]
Critics Consensus: The Midnight Gospel‘s strange brew won’t be for all tastes, but those willing to drink deep will find a wealth of vibrant visuals and illuminating insights.
Synopsis: The Midnight Gospel is the story of Clancy, a spacecaster with a malfunctioning multiverse simulator who leaves the comfort of… [More]
Starring: Pendleton Ward
Critics Consensus: Fun, fast, and full of surprises, Gayme Show! is a delight.
Synopsis: Hosted by comedians Matt Rogers and Dave Mizzoni, GAYME SHOW! is a comedic competition show that uplifts and celebrates the… [More]
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Critics Consensus: Kimmy and company return as resilientas ever in a fun and fast paced special that makes excellent use of its interactive capabilities to produce maximum fabulosity.
Synopsis: Kimmy Schmidt (Ellie Kemper) sets off on her biggest adventure yet. Three states! Explosions! A dancing hamburger! And you, the… [More]
Critics Consensus: Like a good wine, once you let Uncorked breathe, its heartfelt tenderness will yield a sweet time.
Synopsis: Fueled by his love for wine, Elijah enrolls in a course to become a master sommelier, an elite designation given… [More]
Directed By: Prentice Penny
Critics Consensus: It may not get as personal as some viewers might have hoped, but Becoming offers an uplifting look at a pivotal moment in its subject’s public life.
Synopsis: Becoming is an intimate look into the life of former First Lady Michelle Obama during a moment of profound change,… [More]
Starring: Michelle Obama
Directed By: Nadia Hallgren
Critics Consensus: Anchored by an outstanding Hugh Jackman, Bad Education finds absurd laughs — and a worthy message — in the aftermath of a real-life scandal.
Synopsis: Inspired by true events, BAD EDUCATION follows Frank Tassone (Hugh Jackman) and Pam Gluckin (Allison Janney) who reign over a… [More]
Directed By: Cory Finley
Critics Consensus: Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children‘s thorough examination of an unsettling circumstance is as gripping as it is chilling.
Synopsis: ATLANTA’S MISSING AND MURDERED: THE LOST CHILDREN offers a never-before-seen look at the abduction and murder of at least 30… [More]
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Critics Consensus: Rick and Morty‘s fourth season is both an exciting progression and a delightful return to form that proves more than worth the two-year wait.
Synopsis: Mad scientist Rick Sanchez moves in with his daughter’s family after disappearing for 20 years and involves them in his… [More]
Directed By: Erica Hayes
Critics Consensus: Here’s a Beastie Boys Story they had to tell, about three bad brothers you know so well. It started way back in history — and for new or old fans, it’s a must-see.
Synopsis: Beastie Boys Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz tell you an intimate, personal story of their band and 40 years of… [More]
Directed By: Spike Jonze
Critics Consensus: Earnest, audacious, and effortlessly cool, Betty captures the spirit of skating and friendship with style.
Synopsis: Opinionated and loyal, Janay (Dede Lovelace) is strong willed and stubborn in ways that both help and hurt her. Honeybear… [More]
Critics Consensus: Unorthodox adapts its source material with extreme care, crafting a series that is at once intimate and urgent, all centered around Shira Haas’ captivating performance.
Synopsis: Based on the New York Times bestselling memoir of the same name by Deborah Feldman, Unorthodox is a story about… [More]
Critics Consensus: Delightfully eerie, Creepshow captures the spirit of the original while forging its own spooky path.
Synopsis: The anthology series, based on the iconic 1982 film written by Stephen King and directed by George A. Romero, features… [More]
Critics Consensus: A compelling and comprehensive portrait of one of basketball’s great teams, The Last Dance‘s blend of archival footage and candid interviews confirms there’s nobody quite like Mike or the team he led to victory.
Synopsis: In the fall of 1997, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls began their quest to win a sixth NBA title… [More]
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.
Synopsis: Never Have I Ever is a new coming-of-age comedy about the complicated life of a modern-day first-generation Indian American teenage…[More]
Critics Consensus: The Painter and the Thief uses the unlikely bond between a criminal and his victim as the canvas for a compelling portrait of compassion and forgiveness.
Synopsis: Desperate for answers about the theft of her 2 paintings, a Czech artist seeks out and befriends the career criminal… [More]
Directed By: Benjamin Ree
Critics Consensus: Mrs. America captures the complicated life and times of Phyllis Schlafly with poise and style to spare, brought to vivid life by a superb ensemble led by another masterful performance from Cate Blanchett.
Synopsis: Mrs. America tells the story of the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), and the unexpected backlash led… [More]
Critics Consensus: Ozark finally finds its footing in a third season that ramps up the tension and shines a brighter spotlight on Laura Linney’s exceptional performance.
Synopsis: It’s six months later, the casino is up and running, but Marty and Wendy are fighting for control of the… [More]
Critics Consensus: Dead to Me doubles down on the twists and turns out an exciting second season that makes excellent use of its well-matched leads.
Synopsis: Jen (Christina Applegate), Judy (Linda Cardellini) and the lies that entwine them are back. Picking up in the aftermath of… [More]
Critics Consensus: Like the cheekily named store at this documentary’s center, Circus of Books proves there are countless stories below the surface if we’re only willing to look.
Synopsis: For over 35 years, the gay porn shop, Circus of Books, served as the epicenter for LGBT life and culture… [More]
Directed By: Rachel Mason
Critics Consensus: Clever, funny, and original, Blow the Man Down is a cinematic journey that’s not to be missed.
Synopsis: Welcome to Easter Cove, a salty fishing village on the far reaches of Maine’s rocky coast. Grieving the loss of… [More]
Critics Consensus: A bittersweet farewell that’s entirely too short, Vida‘s final season is as messy, beautiful, and inspirational as life itself.
Synopsis: “Vida” returns with Emma and Lyn riding on the heels of success. The bar is booming and their love lives… [More]
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Critics Consensus: A small town story with nationwide implications, Run This City is a must see political mystery.
Synopsis: RUN THIS CITY is a series that follows Jasiel Correia II as he navigates his role as the youngest mayor… [More]
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Critics Consensus: I Promise provides a powerful, candid glimpse into the lives of students at LeBron James’s elementary school.
Synopsis: Executive produced by Lebron James, I PROMISE is an original documentary series featuring an in-depth look at the first academic… [More]
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Critics Consensus: Action-packed, and full of powerful, well-earned moments, She-Ra‘s final season is just about perfect.
Synopsis: An orphan girl is transformed into a warrior She-Ra by a magic sword…. [More]
Critics Consensus: A brilliant series of specials sure to spark all kinds of joy, Middleditch & Schwartz is a masterclass in improv comedy.
Synopsis: Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz bring their two-person comedy show, Middleditch & Schwartz, to a global audience in a collection…[More]
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Critics Consensus: As layered, loving, and laugh-out-loud funny as ever, One Day at a Time successfully does the network shuffle without missing a beat.
Synopsis: A remake of Norman Lear’s classic 1975 sitcom revolves around a Cuban-American family headed by a recently separated military mom… [More]
Critics Consensus: The Good Fight remains in top form with an over-the-top and completely captivating fourth season that plays to the show’s strengths.
Synopsis: Spin-off of “The Good Wife” about a high-profile law firm in Chicago…. [More]
Critics Consensus: Cursed Films‘ open-minded approach leaves plenty of room for interpretation while providing a fascinating glimpse behind the veil of these eerie cases.
Synopsis: Cursed Films examines the facts, myths and mysteries around iconic films and franchises whose casts and crew have been struck… [More]
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Critics Consensus: Bat! What We Do In the Shadows loses no steam in a smashing second season that savvily expands its supernatural horizons while doubling down on the fast flying fun.
Synopsis: Set in New York City, What We Do in the Shadows follows three vampires who have been roommates for hundreds… [More]
Critics Consensus: Against all odds the delightful cast and crew of Parks and Recreation pull off a socially distant reunion that’s warm, funny, and very, very special.
Synopsis: Five years after audiences said goodbye to one of the most beloved comedies in TV history, the fine citizens of… [More]
Critics Consensus: Stephen Graham gives a masterful performance in Shane Meadows’ deeply personal depiction of trauma, gifting viewers with a raw account of self-destruction and a hopeful promise of renewal.
Synopsis: A troubled man travels to Ireland to confront demons from a childhood spent in the care system…. [More]
Starring: Deirdre Donnelly
Critics Consensus: In telling one couple’s story, A Secret Love pays understated yet powerful tribute to a lifetime of choices and sacrifices made in the name of enduring devotion.
Synopsis: A Secret Love tells an incredible love story between Terry Donahue and Pat Henschel, whose relationship spans nearly seven decades…. [More]
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Directed By: Chris Bolan
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