With plenty of streaming services fighting for your attention and new shows being released literally every week, figuring out what to watch can be a struggle. Yet, some titles manage to stand out from the crowd and become instant pop culture staples.

If you're looking to join in the conversation, we've got you covered. Below are 10 series that are enjoying quite the hype as we're nearing the halfway point of 2020. You can't go wrong with adding any of these TV wonders to your watchlist.

1. Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness

Year: 2020

Cast: John Reinke, Kelci Saffery, John Finlay

When the coronavirus pandemic hit and social distancing became the norm all around the world, a lot of people turned to television for comfort. The weird thing? Plenty choose to binge Tiger King, a true crime documentary about big cat breeding and its bizarre underworld.

Still, when you really think about it, it makes sense. Tiger King is pure escapism, proving once again that reality can be stranger than fiction.

Featuring eccentric characters and a murder-for-hire plot, the docu-series drew in huge numbers for Netflix and became an international sensation. If you've missed out on the hype, there's no time like the present to see what all the fuss is about.

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2. Never Have I Ever

Year: 2020

Cast: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Darren Barnet, Jaren Lewison, Poorna Jagannathan

Mindy Kaling is no stranger to TV writing – she already created NBC sitcom Champions and Hulu miniseries Four Weddings and a Funeral. With Never Have I Ever, she has her first bona fide TV hit: a teen comedy about an Indian-American high-school student trying to reinvent herself in the aftermath of a traumatic year.

Equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, Never Have I Ever gets teens right and makes for an uplifting and highly enjoyable binge. The show manages to balance serious themes like grief with breezier content like struggling to boost social status. Plus, it stars newcomer Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, who based on this performance has a bright future ahead.

Never Have I Ever has a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes and has been trending on Netflix worldwide ever since launch. Watch it if you want to laugh out loud and feel all the feels.

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3. Mrs. America

Year: 2020

Cast: Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Elizabeth Banks

Mrs. America is the kind of prestige show you add to your watchlist with the honest intention of tuning in, but never feel the pull to actually do it. Which is a real shame, because it's an utter delight.

Starring Cate Blanchett, who offers a brilliant performance, the mini-series centres on conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly, who leads an unexpected fight against the Equal Rights Amendment movement in the US during the 1970s.

Besides the excellent cast, Mrs. America is polished and nuanced, managing to perfectly capture the feminist wars of the 70s. It's also an impeccable character study, especially since it focuses on a female anti-hero, something we didn't get to see that often on TV until recently.

The series also makes it a point to showcase feminist heroes of the time: Rose Byrne plays Gloria Steinem, while Tracey Ullman portrays influential author Betty Friedan. It may be time to bump Mrs. America higher on your watchlist and actually press play.

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4. Normal People

Year: 2020

Cast: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Paul Mescal, Desmond Eastwood, Aislín McGuckin

Normal People had a lot going for it from the get-go, being an adaptation of the bestselling 2018 novel by Irish author Sally Rooney. Thankfully, it's a good one – so good, in fact, that the youth drama is pulling amazing numbers in the UK.

The show revolves around two teens with different backgrounds, Marianne and Connell, as they're weaving in and out of each other's romantic lives over the course of several years.

A tender and binge-worthy series, Normal People offers vulnerable performances from the two leads and an emotional story a lot of viewers will resonate with. It's a hotly anticipated show that delivers, and then some.

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5. Better Call Saul

Year: 2015

Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Rhea Seehorn, Jonathan Banks

A spin-off of the critically acclaimed Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul follows the somewhat-corrupt yet endearing lawyer James McGill as his life leads him to become the Saul Goodman responsible for the ultimate fate of Walter White.

Better Call Saul begins six years prior to the events of Breaking Bad and depicts McGill as a questionable but kind-hearted man trapped in circumstances that force him to set aside his morals for the sake of survival.

As one desperate act leads to another, McGill gradually abandons the ethical fortitude instilled in him by his brother Chuck. Soon, he's forging legal documents, extorting officials and working with drug dealers, all for a cause that's growing murkier by the day. For McGill, honesty is simply the poorest policy.

With the show scheduled to wrap up in 2021, we're getting closer to seeing the version of Saul we're so familiar with from Breaking Bad. If you were a fan of the original, it's about time you tune in.

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6. Run

Year: 2020

Cast: Merritt Wever, Domhnall Gleeson, Archie Panjabi, Rich Sommer

Run is a satisfying and frantic comedy thriller you won't be able to look away from. After all, the show is executive-produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, responsible for Fleabag, which won six Emmy awards and sent the Internet into a frenzy with the introduction of the Hot Priest in season two.

In other words, Run is a series with great pedigree and an intriguing plot that's designed to keep you coming back for more. The story follows two former lovers who haven't seen each other in years, but decide to honour a pact that sees them go on an American tour together.

Merritt Wever and Domhnall Gleeson have magnetic chemistry, which, for a show like this, is key to keeping the audience invested. Add in some excellent twists and laugh-out-loud moments and Run becomes must-watch TV.

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7. Little America

Year: 2020

Cast: Conphidance, Jearnest Corchado, Kemiyondo Coutinho

While Apple TV+ has launched several high-calibre shows since hitting the streaming market, Little America is its first title received with universal critical acclaim. It's easy to see why, because the anthology series is endearing, heartfelt and inspiring.

Based on true stories of immigrants in America published by Epic Magazine, Little America features a different cast and plot in each episode. Taken together, they form a compelling mosaic of immigrant experiences, with a big focus on compassion and humanity.

Sometimes funny, other times tragic, the stories are powerful without being melodramatic or excessively sentimental. The show makes adding yet another streaming service to your entertainment roster worth it, even if you're just planning to check out the free trial.

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8. Star Trek: Picard

Year: 2020

Cast: Patrick Stewart, Alison Pill, Isa Briones, Michelle Hurd

Long-time fans of the Star Trek franchise can breathe easy: Picard was worth the wait and features both an engaging story and a remarkable performance from the great Patrick Stewart.

Set years after the events of Star Trek: Nemesis, the series follows retired admiral Jean-Luc Picard, still affected by the loss of Lieutenant Commander Data. When a young woman reaches out for help, he realises she might have a connection with his past.

Slower and darker than other entries in the Star Trek universe, Picard is nonetheless a well-crafted and satisfying series. It has plenty to offer, including cameos for familiar faces and a thrilling plot.

If you're new to this world, you might be a little lost in the beginning. For franchise fans, though, the show is worth the hype.

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9. The Last Dance

Year: 2020

Cast: Phil Jackson, Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Steve Kerr

The Last Dance is a docu-series charting the rise of the 1990s Chicago Bulls. Led by Michael Jordan, it was one of the most notable dynasties in sports history. It's basically a comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at the greatest sports run in the NBA.

Everything about this docu-series is top-notch, from the unprecedented access the filmmakers had to Jordan to the way they decided to tell the story, managing to capture the magnitude of the basketball icon and his incredible team.

The Last Dance combines footage from the era with interviews conducted two decades later, to great effect. This distance allows the doco to showcase exactly why and how Jordan became a worldwide legend who managed to transcend basketball.

Whether or not you're into sport, The Last Dance is so absorbing you'll be compelled to keep watching.

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10. High Fidelity

Year: 2020

Cast: Zoë Kravitz, Jake Lacy, Da'Vine Joy Randolph

A TV remake of the 2000 movie based on the book of the same name, High Fidelity stars Zoë Kravitz as a record store owner in modern-day Brooklyn. She uses music to reflect on past relationships, while also trying to get over her one true love.

The series is the perfect example of a re-imagining done right. It manages to capture the spirit of the original, while also bringing something new to the table. As a result, it will appeal to both fans of the book/movie and viewers completely unfamiliar with the source material.

High Fidelity is emotional and witty, coming across as a reflection of modern dating. It helps that Kravitz is perfectly cast in the lead role, offering a stellar performance.

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