10 Best TV Shows of 2025 (So Far)

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Although 2025 still has some months left, it’s already been an exceptional year for television with several remarkable seasons making their debut. Notably, highly praised series like “The Last of Us,” “The White Lotus,” and “Severance” have returned with new seasons this year, while a host of fresh shows have also garnered widespread popularity. This list only highlights ten outstanding TV shows from 2025, but there are many more excellent productions that deserve recognition as well.

In the year 2025, a diverse array of television series such as detective mysteries with a weekly case format, dark comedy-dramas, post-apocalyptic video game adaptations, and animated Marvel adventures have captivated viewers’ imaginations. These shows quickly became classics, ensuring endless rewatching pleasure for many years to come. As 2025 is still unfolding, more enticing series like Alien: Earth, Wonder Man, Wednesday, Chad Powers, and others are on the horizon; however, these ten shows have already won our affection.

10) The Studio

In the debut on Apple TV+ on March 26, 2025, the series titled The Studio, starring co-creator Seth Rogen as Matt Remick, the new chief of a faltering movie production company, Continental Studios, took center stage. With an ensemble cast and numerous unexpected and astonishing guest appearances, such as Martin Scorcese, Charlize Theron, Zac Efron, Steve Buscemi, and others, Remick grapples with the challenge of harmonizing the studio’s corporate objectives with his personal ambition to produce quality films. By providing an authentic yet side-splitting viewpoint on the Hollywood studio system, The Studio is not only amusing but also enlightening about the filmmaking industry.

9) Black Mirror

In April 2025, Charlie Brooker’s highly-regarded sci-fi anthology series, Black Mirror, made a comeback for its seventh season. This return also marked the first time the series featured a direct sequel. The seventh season brought Black Mirror back to its origins, offering some of the most intellectually stimulating and emotionally impactful stories throughout the entire series. “Common People,” “Hotel Reverie,” and “Eulogy” were particularly noteworthy episodes in this season, with many considering “Eulogy” one of the finest Black Mirror episodes ever produced. The seventh season showcases the series at its peak, delivering powerful and moving performances alongside the signature unexpected plot twists that Black Mirror is known for.

8) Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

In 2025, Marvel Studios rolled out numerous TV shows, with even more on the way. Shows like “Daredevil: Born Again” and “Ironheart” have been warmly received, but it’s “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” that truly stands out. This animated Multiverse Saga series offers a fresh, genuine, and engaging take on Spider-Man’s origin story – something new for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hudson Thames’ vocal performance is exceptional, while Colman Domingo lends an air of elegance and weight to the production. With another season set for 2026, the future shines brightly for this outstanding Spider-Man series.

7) Hacks

In April 2025, Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder reprised their roles as stand-up comedian Deborah Vance and comedy writer Ava Daniels in the fourth season of the hit show “Hacks.” This season maintains the series’ unique appeal by having Vance and Daniels clash, introducing fresh elements to a program that has consistently earned critical praise. The performances from Smart, Einbinder, and other cast members are exceptional, while the show tackles intricate themes and boasts some outstanding guest appearances, keeping viewers guessing. “Hacks” is often hailed as one of the best TV shows of the decade, and its fourth season lives up to this reputation.

6) The Four Seasons

In May 2025, “The Four Seasons” debuted on Netflix, serving as a modern take on Alan Alda’s 1981 film. Notably, Alda makes an appearance in the series as Anne’s father, Don. The story unfolds around Kate (Tina Fey), her husband Jack (Will Forte), the duo Danny and Claude (Colman Domingo and Marco Calvani), separated couple Nick (Steve Carell) and Anne, along with Nick’s new, younger partner Ginny (Erika Henningsen). After their 25-year marriage ended in divorce, they all embark on various trips and vacations. Blending humor, relatability, intensity, and emotion, “The Four Seasons” stands out as one of the most heartfelt and accessible shows of the year.

5) Poker Face

In May 2025, the second installment of Natasha Lyonne’s hit show Poker Face, aired on Peacock to widespread praise, replicating the phenomenal success of its initial season. Lyonne portrays Charlie Cale, an ordinary detective who employs her knack for discerning deceit to unravel mysteries nationwide. Boasting a star-studded cast that includes Cynthia Erivo, Giancarlo Esposito, Kumail Nanjiani, Justin Theroux, and others, the second season of Poker Face further refined its successful recipe from the first season, maintaining the series’ appeal, assurance, distinctive style, and introspective approach flawlessly.

4) The Last of Us

In the hands of screenwriters Craig Mazin (of Chernobyl fame) and Neil Druckmann (Uncharted), The Last of Us transformed into one of the most praised, admired, and adored TV shows in history. This acclaim persisted with Season 2 of 2025 – though it garnered a bit more controversy. Season 2 follows Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) after their arrival in Jackson and Joel’s deception. The series delved into some challenging, complex territories that divided the audience, but Season 2 remains one of the most significant events of the year.

3) The White Lotus

Moving forward with Mike White’s character-driven anthology series, The White Lotus season 3 transported us to Thailand and brought a host of fresh characters into the mix, while the reappearances of Natasha Rothwell as Belinda and Jon Gries as Greg sparked some compelling confrontations. Debuting in February 2025, The White Lotus season 3 developed more gradually than its predecessors, and delved into darker narratives, most notably in the divisive finale. The season showcased outstanding acting from Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Carrie Coon, and guest star Sam Rockwell. By venturing into new territories, The White Lotus season 3 broadens the series’ scope.

2) Adolescence

In March 2025, the British psychological thriller series “Adolescence” premiered on Netflix, rapidly gaining significant recognition as one of the year’s standout TV shows. The four-episode miniseries garnered widespread praise, particularly for the exceptional performances of Stephen Graham and newcomer Owen Cooper, and its innovative approach to filming each episode as a single continuous take. It’s hard not to get hooked on “Adolescence”, which follows 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Cooper) as he is arrested and interrogated in relation to the murder of a schoolmate. While it may be challenging to watch, its unique style and powerful performances make it an unforgettable series.

1) Severance

In January 2025, the second installment of “Severance” was unveiled on Apple TV+, marking a three-year gap since its first season. This lengthy wait proved to be quite testing for fans. The second season of this intriguing series took the globe by storm, making it one of the most influential and captivating television events of the last ten years. Led by Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, and John Turturro, “Severance” follows the lives of four employees at the enigmatic Lumon corporation who are “severed,” and as they gradually yearn for freedom and instigate a rebellion. The second season offered valuable insights into their pasts while offering one of the most startling conclusions in recent television history.

In 2025, it’s likely that no new TV series will surpass the influence, discussion, and appeal of Severance season 2. The show is set to resume for a third episode, continuing from its gripping season finale cliffhanger, where Mark S.’s (Scott) predicament presents an impossible dilemma. The unique blend of style, intricate yet deliberate storytelling, and enigmatic unraveling make Severance a must-see for enthusiasts of psychological thrillers, character-driven dramas, and science fiction tales, positioning it among the top contenders, if not the best, TV shows of 2025 thus far.

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2025-08-01 18:44