2025 is nearly over, and until now, we have seen the release of many brilliant and highly anticipated shows, including the final season of Squid Games and the new season of Reacher, but in this list of best TV shows and miniseries, we are only including the shows that released their first or only season this year. So, here are the best new TV shows that have come out this year.
Dept. Q (Netflix)
Dept. Q is a British crime thriller series co-developed by Scott Frank and Chandni Lakhani. Based on Jussi Adler-Olsen’s Department Q book series, the Netflix series follows top-rated detective Carl Morck, who returns to the job after an on-the-job shooting that left his partner paralyzed. He soon finds himself sidelined by his superiors and put in charge of the newly created cold case unit, where he works with a misfit group and takes on a high-profile case. Dept. Q stars Matthew Goode, Kelly Macdonald, Chloe Pirrie, Alexej Manvelov, Leah Byrne, Steven Miller, and Mark Bonnar.
Black Rabbit (Netflix)
Black Rabbit is a crime thriller drama miniseries co-created by Zach Baylin and Kate Susman. The Netflix series is set in New York City, and it follows Jake, the owner of a successful restaurant, who gets embroiled in a dangerous and chaotic situation after his troubled brother comes into his life. Black Rabbit stars Jude Law, Jason Bateman, Cleopatra Coleman, Sope Dirisu, Amaka Okafor, and Troy Kotsur.
Adolescence (Netflix)
Adolescence is a British psychological crime drama series co-created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham. The Netflix series is set in a small Yorkshire town, and it revolves around a tragic criminal case, exploring the effects of social media on children. Adolescence stars Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters, Faye Marsay, Mark Stanley, Christine Tremarco, and Owen Cooper.
Dying for Sex (Hulu)
Dying for Sex is a comedy-drama miniseries co-created by Kim Rosenstock and Elizabeth Meriwether. Based on the real-life experiences of Molly Kochan, the FX series follows Molly, a woman in an unhappy marriage who’s diagnosed with breast cancer and decides to divorce her husband to fulfill her desires. Dying for Sex stars Michelle Williams, Jenny Slate, David Rasche, Esco Jouléy, Sissy Spacek, Kelvin Yu, and Jay Duplass.
The Pitt (HBO Max)
The Pitt is a medical procedural drama series created by R. Scott Gemmill. The HBO Max series is set in the emergency room of the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, and it follows a group of doctors and nurses during an extremely intense shift. The Pitt stars Noah Wyle, Tracy Ifeachor, Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, and Gerran Howell.
The Paper (Peacock)
The Paper is a mockumentary-style workplace comedy series co-created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman. The Peacock series is a spin-off of The Office, and it revolves around the eccentric journalists working at the failing newspaper Toledo Truth Teller as they come under the leadership of the newly arrived editor-in-chief, Ned Sampson. The Paper stars Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young, Tim Key, and Oscar Nunez.
American Primeval (Netflix)
American Primeval is a Western miniseries created by Mark L. Smith. The Netflix series is set in the 1850s during the Utah War, and it revolves around a violent conflict between the LDS Church and other factions while trying to survive harsh living conditions in the American West. American Primeval stars Taylor Kitsch, Betty Gilpin, Dane DeHaan, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, Derek Hinkey, Joe Tippett, and Jai Courtney.
Adults (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Adults is a comedy series co-created by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw. The FX series is set in New York City, and it revolves around a group of young friends living in the same house as they struggle with the responsibilities of adulthood. Adults stars Malik Elassal, Lucy Freyer, Jack Innanen, Amita Rao, and Owen Thiele.
Sirens (Netflix)
Sirens is a dark comedy limited series created by Molly Smith Metzler. Based on Smith Metzler’s 2011 play Elemeno Pea, the Netflix series follows Devon, a quick-witted woman recovering from alcoholism, who becomes increasingly concerned about her young sister, who works for a controlling, wealthy woman. Sirens stars Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, Glenn Howerton, Bill Camp, Felix Solis, Kevin Bacon, and Julianne Moore.
Étoile (Prime Video)
Étoile is a comedy-drama series co-created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino. The Prime Video series revolves around the artistic directors of a New York City ballet company and the Paris Opera Ballet who decide to swap their top talent to save their failing institutions. Étoile stars Luke Kirby, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lou de Laâge, Gideon Glick, David Alvarez, Ivan du Pontavice, Taïs Vinolo, and David Haig.
The Studio (Apple TV+)
The Studio is a satirical cringe comedy series co-created by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez. The Apple TV+ series follows Matt Remick, the newly appointed head of a major film studio, who struggles with the demands of his new job and his desire to make good films. The Studio stars Seth Rogen, Catherine O’Hara, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders, and Kathryn Hahn.
The Lowdown (Hulu)
The Lowdown is a neo-noir crime comedy drama series created by Sterlin Harjo. The FX series is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it follows Lee Raybon, a local man who’s obsessed with truth, which often lands him in trouble. When a man involved with his latest publication about a powerful family commits suicide, Lee becomes suspicious that there is a conspiracy to unravel. The Lowdown stars Ethan Hawke, Keith David, Kaniehtiio Horn, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Macon Blair, and Scott Shepherd.
The Hunting Wives (Apple TV+)
The Hunting Wives is a thriller drama series created by Rebecca Cutter. Based on May Cobb’s 2021 novel of the same name, the Netflix series follows Sophie O’Neill, a woman who moves with her family to East Texas and soon finds herself mingling with the local socialites. Things take a dangerous turn when she gets embroiled in a murder investigation. The Hunting Wives stars Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, Evan Jonigkeit, Katie Lowes, George Ferrier, Dermot Mulroney, Jaime Ray Newman, and Chrissy Metz.
Chief of War (Apple TV+)
Chief of War is a Hawaiian historical drama series co-created by Thomas Pa’a Sibbett and Jason Momoa. Based on true events, the Apple TV+ series is set at the end of the 18th century, and it follows Kaʻiana, a warrior chief who joins a campaign to unite the warring Hawaiian islands against the colonists until he begins to rebel against unification. Chief of War stars Jason Momoa, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Te Kohe Tuhaka, Brandon Finn, Siua Ikale’o, and Mainei Kinimaka.