Best Tv Shows I Watched in 2025

1. Severance (Thriller)

If The Office collided with The Twilight Zone. Severance will make you rethink corporate America, menial office tasks, and your place in the system at large. A well scripted, exquisitely casted, and aesthetically alluring series that will leave you hooked till the very end. Set in a non-descript, time-less age, Severance explores a controversial procedure where people can separate the two parts of themself: the person and the worker, having no knowledge of what either half of the self does during their daily duties. The series will leave you asking the question: is work rendered meaningless if we are incapable of experiencing life beyond the cubicle?  

2. Wecrashed (Docudrama) 

Wecrashed explores the rise and fall that was WeWork, the shared office space start-up that rose to fame in the 2010s, seeking to reinvent the conventional workspace. The docudrama starring Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway showcases the repercussions of un-serious management, the poor treatment young people are willing to endure for the false promise of innovative work, and the practical limitations in running a business. Aside from the nostalgic 2010 aesthetic and sentiments, you’ll learn about one of the most notorious New York business stories in the 21st century. An exciting and gripping watch that will leave you screaming at your TV.  

3. The Gentlemen (Drama)

The Gentlemen TV adaptation of the 2019 film embodies the perfect mix of gangster activity, comedy, and British decadence. Starring Theo James, Giancarlo Esposito, and Kaya Scodelario, we follow the story of a young Duke who returns home to finalize the affairs of his recently deceased father, quickly immersing himself into the secrets and vices of the rich and the rebellious. 

4. A.P Bio (Comedy)

Best comedy I’ve watched since The Office. A.P Bio executes a simple idea with witty, dry humor, and quirky characters, all while celebrating the beauty in the ordinary. We follow a former Harvard Professor who, in navigating a career setback, moves back home to teach A.P Bio at his local highschool. Instead of A.P Bio, his students learn the art of revenge, how to get away with doing as little as possible, and tips and tricks to making it in a dog-eat-dog world. 

5. Barry (Dark Comedy Crime Drama)

An extraordinarily self-aware show starring and produced by my favorite former SNL cast member, Bill Hader. We follow the main character, Barry, Marine Veteran turned hitman turned budding actor, as he attempts to explore who he is beyond the killer. A dark comedy with a captivating cast that will leave you laughing, shocked, and uncomfortable. 

6. Alien Earth (Sci-Fi)

My favorite sci-fi franchise, Alien, released the eight-episode Hulu series Alien Earth back in August, revealing itself to be an interesting addition to the growing Alien universe. Set in a dystopian future where the world’s government has been replaced by five ruling companies, Alien Earth challenges medical ethics and the dangers of scientific research when in the hands of a for-profit entity. Alien Earth confronts the unsettling reality that the true monster is not some other-wordly creature, but the human illness of greed and power. 

8. Taskmaster (Comedy) 

Each season, five new British celebrities go head-to-head to complete nonsensical tasks in the most creative way possible, accumulating points along the way, to ultimately take home a trophy of host and comedian Greg Davies’ face. A lovely, lighthearted watch guaranteed to provoke a chuckle even in the most stern among us.

8. Pluribus (Drama/Sci-Fi)

Vince Gilligan is at it again with another head turning show sure to leave a cultural impact just as his previous works. The wonderfully talented Rhea Seehorn plays a cynic by nature, Carol Sturka, who watches as society crumbles in an instant sweep. The show opens up as a virus, discovered through extraterrestrial messages, infects the entire population except herself and a small handful of immune individuals scattered across the globe. The virus is not of the Walking Dead kind, precisely the opposite in fact, uniting all human brains as one, eliminating all anger, suffering, and disparity. While seemingly idyllic, the show mirrors a current societal struggle as unique thought dissipates because of Ai, sacrificing the individual in the pursuit of supposed progress. Plurbis is a must-watch.

9.  Welcome to Derry (Horror)  

As a big fan of the It franchise, the long anticipated tv series did not disappoint. Returning to the screen is the wonderful fictional town of Derry, Maine where nothing bad ever happens. Serving as a prequel to Andy Muschietti's recent film adaptations of Stephen King’s novel, Welcome to Derry takes us back into the 1962 to learn more about Pennywise’s backstory and the previous generation of children tormented by the enigmatic clown that horrified us in the theaters. Not recommended for those easily frightened. 

10. Adolescence (Psychological Crime Drama)

    I watched Adolescence solely because of the Emmy wins. It was an interesting introduction into the English criminal law system, and an important story for modern audiences. While I am not entirely happy with the abrupt ending, I think it's still a show worth your time and attention. 

Honorable Mention:

The season finale of Stranger Things is set to air this week, marking a closure to many of our childhoods. As someone who grew up watching this infamous Netflix Original, I was eager to see how the Duffer brothers would close the most iconic sci-fi show of the 2010s. We close 2025 with Stranger Things, going into the new year resisiting the indulgence of nostalgia, and instead allowing ourselves to make new memories and embrace tomorrow.