Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist
As the title character says, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist is X-Men meets The Voice. The first of two network shows on this list that deals with grief in heartfelt and creative ways.
Jane Levy is outstanding as Zoey. She suffers an accident that gives her the ability to hear everyone’s true feelings and thoughts. Levy’s facial expressions during the musical numbers sell the surreal nature of every situation.
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist deals with grief through Zoey’s relationship with her father. Her dad played by Peter Gallagher suffers from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. A condition prevents her father from speaking and limits his facial expressions.
Skylar Astin, Alex Newell, John Clarence Stewart and Mary Steenburgen round out a stellar supporting cast. Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist is the most emotional show since This is Us and its premise is one of the most creative in years. Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’s status as the best network tv series makes the show about “heart songs” an easy addition to the best 2020 tv shows list.
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist is current airing on NBC and season 1 is available to stream on Peacock.
