[custom_adv] 2020 sucked in an unprecedented way, by every single measure known to mankind, except one—television! With nowhere to go and nothing better to do, we've had little choice but to rely on the TV gods to entertain us, and the powers that be did so well at their one job that a weird conspiracy theorist might even wonder if Netflix and its peers had known in advance how the year was going to go. [custom_adv] With so many shows to choose from, and with new streaming platforms launching seemingly every week, you may have missed some gems, and that's where this list comes in. Just like in 2018 and 2019, we've singled out the most bingeworthy offerings from networks and streaming services this year, and ranked them all so you know what to prioritize. [custom_adv] For more things to watch, sign up for our weekly Streamail newsletter and check out our ranking of the Best Movies of 2020, the Best Documentaries and Docuseries of 2020, and the Best Horror Movies of 2020. [custom_adv] It is a talent show that features singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and other performers of all ages competing for the advertised top prize of US$1 million. The show debuted in June 2006 for the summer television season and its current season premiered on May 28, 2019. [custom_adv] Among its significant features are that it gives opportunities to talented amateurs or unknown performers, with the results decided by an audience vote. The current incarnation was created by Simon Cowell, and was originally due to be a 2005 British series called Paul O'Grady's Got Talent, but was postponed due to O'Grady's acrimonious split with broadcaster ITV. [custom_adv] As such, the American version became the first full series of the Got Talent franchise. Despite being heavily involved in the show's production, Cowell did not appear as a judge, due to the conditions of his contract with Fox Network, until the eleventh season. [custom_adv] Television shows are most often scheduled for broadcast well ahead of time and appear on electronic guides or other TV listings, but streaming services often make them available for viewing anytime. [custom_adv] The content in a television show can be produced with different methodologies such as taped variety shows emanating from a television studio stage, animation or a variety of film productions ranging from movies to series. Shows not produced on a television studio stage are usually contracted or licenced to be made by appropriate production companies. [custom_adv] 2020 sucked in an unprecedented way, by every single measure known to mankind, except one—television! With nowhere to go and nothing better to do, we've had little choice but to rely on the TV gods to entertain us, and the powers that be did so well at their one job that a weird conspiracy theorist might even wonder if Netflix and its peers had known in advance how the year was going to go.
