From 'Severance' To 'The White Lotus', These Are The Best TV Shows Of 2025 So Far
Your to-watch list will thank you
There's nothing quite like winding down with a gripping TV series after a day at work or curled up on the sofa at the weekend. From some of our favourite shows getting shaken up with new casts (among them Adolescence and Toxic Town) to explosive finales of some of the small screen's greats (Severance season three and The White Lotus for example), 2025 is shaping up to be a year of great TV.
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And there's no need for an excuse to put your feet up and indulge in some boxset binging right now, which is why we've collated the very best shows of 2025 for you to catch up on before another influx of other amazing series floods your screens in the weeks and months to come.
Whether you're after a dark plot, a glamorous period drama, mind-blowing action or feel-good fun, take a scroll through our guide to the best TV shows that have defined 2025. Happy watching!
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Adolescence
With each episode shot with one continuous shot, Netflix's Adolescence unearths the chilling rise of toxic masculinity and inceldom among teenage boys and the horrifying consequences that may follow.
Cast: Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters, Owen Cooper, Faye Marsay, Fatima Bojang, Erin Doherty, Philip Barantini
Director: Philip Barantini
The White Lotus
Back for its third season, we're in for another dose of the inside scoop of the lives of the staff and wealthy guests at the White Lotus resort, but this time, it's set in Thailand. More craziness, more tension and of course, more betrayal and backstabbing.
Cast: Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Michelle Monaghan, Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, Sam Rockwell, Walton Goggins, Aimee Lou Wood, Yuri Kolokolnikov, Julian Kostov, Lalisa Manobal, Michelle Monaghan
Director: Mike White
Toxic Town
Based on a true events, Toxic Town follows a group of mothers who band together after realising that the cause of their children's deformities is at the fault of their local council, and are out to get justice by all means necessary.
Cast: Jodie Whittaker, Aimee Lou Wood, Claudia Jessie, Robert Carlyle, Brendan Coyle, Rory Kinnear, Joe Dempsie, Michael Socha, Stephen McMillan, Karla Crome
Director: Minkie Spiro
Severance Season 2
Since its 2022 debut, Severance captivated viewers with its chilling portrayal of corporate dystopia. Now season two unravels more secrets of Lumon Industries, and sinks further into the unsettling severance procedure that separates work and personal memories.
Cast: Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry. Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, Michael Chernus, Dichen Lachman, Sarah Bock, John Turturro, Christopher Walken
Directors: Dan Erickson, Ben Stiller, Mark Friedman, Chris Black, Andrew Colville, John Cameron, Nicolas Weinstock, Jackie Cohn
A Thousand Blows
Set in London's East End during the 1880s, A Thousand Blows is a gritty historical drama which sees bare-knuckle boxers and a fierce female-led gang clash. As lives are shattered and power is fought for, the stakes are higher than ever. With a standout cast and raw, compelling storytelling, this show is a must-watch.
Cast: Malachi Kirby, Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty, Francis Lovehall, Jason Tobin, James Nelson-Joyce, Hannah Walters, Darci Shaw, Nadia Albina, Morgan Hilaire, Jemma Carlton, Caoilfhionn Dunne
Creator: Dionne Edwards, Katrin Gebbe, Ashley Walters, Nick Murphy, Tinge Krishnan, Coky Giedroyc
'The Residence'
Set within the White House, The Residence is a gripping murder mystery, where secrets, power, and politics collide. As a detective unravels a high-profile crime, everyone is a suspect, and nothing is as it seems. With its stellar cast, this thrilling drama will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Cast: Uzo Aduba, Giancarlo Esposito, Edwina Findley, Molly Griggs, Jason Lee
Director: Jaffar Mahmood
'Running Point'
Running Point is a comedy that dives into the chaos of professional basketball. Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson), newly appointed president of the LA Waves, must battle family doubts and industry skepticism to prove she’s the right choice. Created by the powerhouse team of Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen, it’s the ultimate underdog story, embedded with drama and humour.
Cast: Kate Hudson, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Brenda Song
Director: Michael Weaver, Thembi Banks, James Ponsoldt, David Stassen
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