As 2020 comes to an end, and Netflix has been our favorite companion, the new original series and long-awaited seasons have been numerous this year, with some surprises and nuggets. The editorial team has selected for you its best Netflix series 2020, binge-watcher if you have not already done so during the holidays!
Émilie's Best Netflix Series 2020: The Revolution
Intrigued since the first images of The Revolution and its teaser unveiled on July 14, I was looking forward to this series. A French series with audacity, as we have few, finally. That's one of the things I liked about The Revolution. This teaser, and then the trailer, did not lie about the revisited character of this period of our history. Indeed, it is more of a fantasy series, than a historical series based on real characters. If we can sometimes blame him for a rhythmic weakness, the idea is good, and even innovative. It is based on the postulate that a disease that makes blood blue, eating away at the aristocracy, would have provoked the Revolution. From an aesthetic point of view, we can not blame him as sets, costumes, and special effects are sumptuous. Finally, there are also newtalents in the cast, and we appreciate seeing new faces! We also had the chance to interview Marilou Aussilloux, the interpreter of Élise, in our first episode of Justcall to watch without further delay! Widely criticized, however, I invite you to make your own opinion on this French series, without a priori! Find the full review of The Revolution and discover its trailer:
David's Netflix 2020 favorite: The Lady's Game
They are rare Netflix series that have convinced the public and professional critics. The Lady's Game, Scott Frank's second series broadcast on the platform after Godless, did not benefit from a promotion similar to that of the Netflix behemoths. Arriving almost on the sly, the show has been the subject of much discussion since its release. And this is a rather interesting phenomenon in a world where we move on very easily as we are constantly inundated with continuous information. So how can we explain the success of the series? Yes, for my part, I have already seen many French and foreign feature films that explore the world of chess. Some, like Bobby Fisher, had strong arguments and were worth checking out. Where Le Jeu de la Dame makes the difference is in its ability to make this environment captivating. Although it is an adaptation of Walter Tevis' novel, I was fully invested in the story. This is partly due to the excellent Anya Taylor-Joy who perfectly portrays the character of Beth Harmon. His intense gaze, this propensity to brilliantly interpret the different emotions of this prodigy. These are just some of the arguments that explain my passion for this particular show. And I don't forget the exceptional work of the showrunner and his teams who designed The Lady 's Game with such meticulousness. The choice of colors on the different planes, the outfits, the detailed reconstructions of each period .. When we see the impact of the series on chess, this game considered for a long time as outdated by the new generations. It was impossible for me not to tell you about this series magnified by an actress whose next projects I will follow closely. Find the full review of the Lady Game and discover its trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R806rj28TUA
Pauline's Best Netflix Series 2020: Dark (Season 3)
While I was eagerly awaiting the outcome of Dark, the final season of the German series that began its time travel in 2017 fulfilled all my expectations as a fan of the genre. After time travel through the past and the future, it's time for journeys between dimensions that want to be different timelines in this complex and rich universe. As everyone's family tree completes and knots unravel, the characters gain emotion for a finale that concludes the time loop wonderfully, as a challenge to determinism. Often criticized for its complexity, Dark nevertheless seduced me by it, thanks to its labyrinth always extremely well built, in a logic and a relentless staging. Dark confirms its status as a cult series with this final season, which is without hesitation in my top 2020! Find the full review of season 3 of Dark and discover its trailer:
Léa's Netflix 2020 favorite: Locke and Key
Locke and Key is a 10-episode series released on February 7, 2020 on Netflix. Based on the eponymous comics written by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez, this SF series is undoubtedly my favorite this year. Why? It's simple: a good cast, great cinematography, a good plot and a little (a lot) of magic. The story is gripping from the beginning because it is quickly put in place. Everything happens in a huge mansion called KeyHouse. Bode (Jackson Robert Scott) the last of the Locke family learns that magic keys are hidden in the mansion. With the help of his brother Tyler (Connor) and his sister Kinsey (Emilia Jones), Bode sets out to find the keys. He will soon understand that he is not the only one looking for them… I, who thought I had "seen everything" in terms of fantasy series, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the script and the general atmosphere. The cinematography did a remarkable job from a lighting and mood point of view on almost every scene. The scenario is well put together because we do not get bored, the episodes are well paced and the characters endearing. I have only one thing to say: when will season 2?! Find the full review of Locke and Key and discover its trailer:
Morgane's Best Netflix Series 2020: The Umbrella Academy (Season 2)
As a reminder, the first season ended when the Umbrella Academy decided to return to the past in order to prevent the apocalypse caused by Vanya (Elliot Page). In the second season, we find the protagonists who, following this flashback, all land in Dallas but in different years ranging from 1960 to 1963, Five arriving last, and the day of the apocalypse… In order to prevent this catastrophe and to give him enough time to reunite the siblings, he goes back in time by ten days. At first glance, we can think that this season 2 plays on the impression of déjà vu since it brings together identical elements to the first season: an apocalypse to prevent for which Vanya seems to be responsible again, from the killers of the commission to the hunts of the siblings … This makes us fear an inevitable weariness, but it is not! Indeed, the historical point of view of the 60s allows the series to address a new era and the movements that ignited it. Some topics like flower power, homosexuality and the struggle for black civil rights through Allison (Emmy Raver-Lampman) bring a lot of consistency to the plot and the characters. Finally, how not to mention the aesthetics of this series once again of quality, as well as the staging that offers us action scenes and special effects always accompanied by an impeccable soundtrack. In short, this season 2 of The Umbrella Academy is a success on several levels and manages to keep us in suspense for season 3 that we are looking forward to! Check out the trailer for Umbrella Academy season 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYDbayE8euI
