This year, television screens are exploding with anticipated new seasons and fresh productions. With American productions particularly dominant, there are many critically acclaimed series that keep viewers glued to their seats.
The best series of 2025
Returning after many years, King of the Hill brings Arlen, Texas’ most beloved animated family back to a completely different world. Hank and Peggy Hill have retired to their hometown after living in Saudi Arabia for ten years.
But there’s a stark difference between the Arlen they left behind and what they encounter. Their then-11-year-old son, Bobby, is now a chef in Dallas. Hank Hill is astonished to see the bike paths and single-bathroom establishments that have come into his town. For this man who holds fast to his traditional values, the world is about to change rapidly.
The White Lotus, which recently returned for its third season, takes viewers to Thailand. Set in a different luxury hotel each season, this series, cleverly scripted by Mike White, once again depicts the vacation of “bright, unhappy people.”
In the new season, the complex relationships and dark secrets of a group of characters, including Rick (Walton Goggins) and his much younger girlfriend Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood), are revealed. The series, which has once again captivated critics with its script, filming, and acting, offers a visual feast for viewers.
The Golden Globe-winning The Bear ramps up the stress in the kitchen with its fourth season. Carmy Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) and his team strive to take the restaurant to the next level. As Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) prepares to start her own business, the high-stress kitchen environment once again includes emotional breakdowns and strong language. With all episodes released on the same day, the series has fans glued to their screens.
Sirens, starring Julianne Moore, is available on Netflix. The series is a hit with fans of shows like “White Lotus” and “Succession.” Michaela Kell (Moore) is so wealthy that she has her chocolate delivered from Japan by private courier and has a falcon named Barnaby.
The story is told through the eyes of Devon (Meghann Fahy), a young woman visiting her sister, who is Michaela’s assistant. Devon suspects Michaela has founded a cult.
BBC3’s What It Feels Like for a Girl, based on the autobiography of transgender Paris Lees, premieres at a critical time in LGBTQ+ history. The series focuses on the story of Byron (Ellis Howard), a friendless 15-year-old boy living in Nottinghamshire in the early 2000s, questioning his gender.
When Byron runs away from school, where he is bullied, and from home, where he is ostracized by his family, he finds a family in Nottingham’s underground gay scene. While the series contains some disturbing scenes, it captivates the audience with its script and performances that combine both pain and humor.
Netflix’s new drama, Adolescence, throws viewers into the midst of a 13-year-old boy’s experiences after he’s taken into custody on suspicion of murder. Each episode unfolds seamlessly, in a single take.
At dawn, armed police, led by detectives Ashley Walters and Faye Marsay, raid a family home and arrest Jamie (Owen Cooper). His family believes the police have made a mistake. Stephen Graham co-created the series and stars as Jamie’s father. This nightmarish scenario leaves the viewer with a sense of utter helplessness.
Apple TV+’s sci-fi series, Murderbot, is based on Martha Wells’s book series. The series follows the adventures of a security robot (Alexander Skarsgård) who secretly gains free will. This cyborg, who finds human emotional drama “boring,” enjoys watching television alone. The series, which combines action and humor, also stands out with its cast.
Also streaming on Apple TV+, The Studio pokes fun at the world of Hollywood. Matt Remick, played by Seth Rogen, becomes the head of a major studio, but instead of making the artistic films he wants, he’s forced to submit to the commercial projects his boss dictates. The series offers a hilarious, high-level Hollywood satire.
