The 10 best TV shows of 2025
- S.J.
- 7 days ago
- 5 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
Spy thrillers, epic sci-fi, murder mysteries, cringe comedies and samurai action. Incels, pilots, office workers, authors, money launderers and rebels. Devouring feculence, getting hit by paint cans and hanging out with alligators. Put all of these elements together and you have a recipe for outstanding television.
33 different series competed for the ten spots on this list. Four from 2023 competed for a special mention. Plus, there is another special mention that evades normal categorisation. Some 2024 titles still on my watchlist are 'Heated Rivalry', 'Pluribus' and 'The Lowdown'. Hence those will not be featured in this article.
At any rate, these are my favourite TV series of 2024—notice the word favourite. As always, you can find reviews for some of them on the site; just click ''Read our review'' when you see that.
Special Mentions
Best 2024 catch-up
SAY NOTHING (miniseries)
Whatever it is, it's fantastic
THE REHEARSAL (season 2)
What is it about? Follows one man’s journey to reduce the uncertainties of everyday life. With a construction crew, a legion of actors, and seemingly unlimited resources, Nathan Fielder helps ordinary people prepare for life’s biggest moments by “rehearsing” them in carefully crafted simulations of his own design. In season two, the urgency of Fielder’s project grows as he decides to put his resources toward an issue that affects us all.
Why you should watch it: Because it's a work of a brilliant madman and Evanescence's tunes have never sounded better.
Starring: Nathan Fielder
Showrunner(s): Nathan Fielder
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And now... here are the 10 best TV series of 2025
10. THE GOLD (season 2)
What is it about? Following multiple court cases and convictions of some of those involved in the theft and handling of the Brink’s-Mat gold, the police realised that they had only ever been on the trail of half of the Brink’s-Mat gold. Series two is inspired by some of the theories around what happened to the other half. As the police investigation continues, it becomes a tense, high-stakes journey into international money laundering and organised crime. The Brink’s-Mat Task Force embark on a series of dramatic manhunts as they desperately try to solve the longest and most expensive investigation in the history of the Metropolitan Police.
Why you should watch it: It's a confidently executed crime drama with a fascinating true-life story as its engine. A strong ensemble cast does great work and six episodes zip by.
Starring: Charlotte Spencer, Hugh Bonneville, Tom Cullen
Writer(s): Neil Forsyth
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9. THE BEAST IN ME (miniseries)
What is it about? Author Aggie Wiggs, grieving the loss of her son, finds new purpose unraveling the mystery behind neighbour Nile Jarvis' vanished wife and his suspicious dealings.
Why you should watch it: Read our review to learn why
Starring: Brittany Snow, Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys
Showrunner(s): Howard Gordon
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8. LAST SAMURAI STANDING | イクサガミ (season 1)
What is it about? In 1878, 292 samurai gather for a battle royale lured by a 100 thousand yen prize. Wooden tags are given; the last survivor reaching Tokyo wins. Shujiro Saga participates to save his sick family. A dangerous game of survival unfolds.
Why you should watch it: Extraordinary action sequences lead the charge here—your mind will be blown. The series also has high production value, from its production and costume design to cinematography and a musical score that truly rocks.
Starring: Fujisaki Yumia, Itō Hideaki, Okada Junichi
Showrunner(s): Fujii Michihito, Yamaguchi Kento
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7. THE STUDIO (season 1)
What is it about? Follows a legacy Hollywood movie studio striving to survive in a world where it is increasingly difficult for art and business to live together.
Why you should watch it: If you want a funny satire about Hollywood and colourful characters that occupy its spaces, this is the show for you. The filmmaking is way better than it needs to be as well. The first half of the season is especially fun.
Starring: Chase Sui Wonders, Ike Barinholtz, Seth Rogen
Showrunner(s): Alex Gregory, Evan Goldberg, Frida Perez, Peter Huyck, Seth Rogen
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6. SILO (season 2)
What is it about? Juliette seeks refuge in an abandoned silo after a catastrophic war, believing herself to be the sole survivor, until unsettling discoveries challenge her solitude.
Why you should watch it: Read our review to learn why
Starring: Rebecca Ferguson, Steve Zahn, Tim Robbins
Showrunner(s): Graham Yost
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5. SLOW HORSES (season 5)
What is it about? In season five of “Slow Horses,” everyone is suspicious when resident tech nerd Roddy Ho has a glamorous new girlfriend, but when a series of increasingly bizarre events occur across the city, it falls to the Slow Horses to work out how everything is connected. After all, Lamb knows that in the world of espionage, the London Rules — cover your back — always apply.
Why you should watch it: Read our review to learn why
Starring: Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas
Showrunner(s): Will Smith
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4. POKER FACE (season 2)
What is it about? Poker Face is a mystery-of-the-week series following Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve.
Why you should watch it: Consistency and pure vibes are oftentimes underrated, but Poker Face just happens to be so damn enjoyable from front to back. You're always pumped to experience the next silly adventure Charlie encounters.
Starring: Natasha Lyonne, Patti Harrison, Simon Helberg
Showrunner(s): Tony Tost
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3. SEVERANCE (season 2)
What is it about? In season two, Mark and his friends learn the dire consequences of trifling with the severance barrier, leading them further down a path of woe.
Why you should watch it: They didn't let us down after an exceptional first season, which is an actual miracle, you know. You continue to be wowed by the writing, direction, cinematography, performances and production design. Episodes four, seven and ten—absolute bangers, as they say.
Starring: Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman
Showrunner(s): Dan Erickson
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2. ADOLESCENCE (miniseries)
What is it about? When a 13-year-old is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking what really happened.
Why you should watch it: The crime drama took the world by storm both with its sociopolitical angle and its top-notch filmmaking, and deservedly so. It's a wonderfully performed and directed piece that lingers in your thoughts, and hopefully in the society's shared conscience, too, as we try to make the world a little bit safer and more empathetic for the next generation.
Starring: Ashley Walters, Owen Cooper, Stephen Graham
Writer(s): Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham
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1. ANDOR (season 2)
What is it about? Cassian Andor continues the path toward his heroic rebel destiny. The second season takes place as the horizon of war draws near and he becomes a key player in the Rebel Alliance.
Why you should watch it: Read our review to learn why
Starring: Denise Gough, Diego Luna, Genevieve O'Reilly
Showrunner(s): Tony Gilroy
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That's a lot of great television for you to watch. See you in 2026.
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