After a year of spending so much time at home, Netflix became more popular than ever. From Tiger King to The Queen’s Gambit, we round up the most popular series of 2020
2020 has been a year unlike any other. When Covid-19 emerged in the early months of the year, we never would have predicated that we would be sat here in December, social distancing and navigating the festive season in the new normal. In a year of cancelled plans and staying home, we've turned to distractions old and new to keep us occupied. Some have turned their attention to online courses, productive at-home activities and even boardgames to pass the time, while many have sought the simple pleasure of Netflix.
A little escapism has never been so needed, with some of 2020's biggest shows offering just that. From Korean dramas, to bonkers reality shows, dramatic series and more––if you haven't already watched these Netflix hits, where have you been?
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1. Crash Landing On You
Released back in March, Crash Landing On You made a huge splash on Netflix. The series is said to have reinvigorated—or jumpstarted, in the case of some audiences—K-drama mania.
One of the highest rated Korean dramas in television history, the series tells the story of Yoon Se-ri (Son Ye-jin), a wealthy South Korean heiress, who paraglides into North Korean territory after a tornado blows her off course. This sends her crash landing—literally—into the arms of Ri Jeong-hyeok (Hyun Bin), a captain in the North Korean Special Police Force.
Aside from its well-executed romantic plot and stellar ensemble cast performance, the drama also received high praise for its portrayal of everyday life in the North, showing a cultural aspect of the country rarely explored in any fictional capacity.
The plot alone didn't just draw in viewers, but fans also couldn't get enough of Yoon Se-ri's fashion. Not only did we note the Chopard wrist candy worn in the series, but Swarovski sales were also sad to increase due to the character wearing earrings by the brand.
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