10 Must-Watch TV Shows Of 2025

Pluribus

Vince Gilligan is back, and yes, it already feels like an event. Pluribus kicks off with a killer pilot and a fantastic performance from Rhea Seehorn, who proves once again she can carry a show effortlessly. After the strong opening, the story slows down a bit, but that’s classic Gilligan. He likes to build things carefully before everything clicks into place.

The Pitt

The Pitt throws you right into the chaos of a hospital emergency room and never lets up. The entire season takes place over one intense 15-hour shift, with each episode covering a single hour. Instead of big dramatic twists, the show focuses on tough choices and exhaustion. By the end, you’ll feel like you survived the night right alongside the staff.

The Studio

The Studio is one of those rare comedies that gets the balance just right. Set behind the scenes of a fictional sketch comedy show, it follows a group of writers and performers trying to keep up with creative pressure and personal chaos. The humor feels natural, never too silly or overly serious, which makes the characters easy to connect with.

Dying for Sex

Dying for Sex is one of those shows you might keep putting off because you know it’s going to hit hard. But once you start, it’s impossible not to binge. Michelle Williams is incredible as Molly, a woman who, after learning her cancer has returned, decides to finally live on her own terms. With the help of her best friend Nikki, Molly dives into awkward, funny, and sometimes messy experiences in search of connection and pleasure.

Adolescence

Adolescence is one of those shows that grabs your attention right away and then stays with you. Each episode is filmed in long, uninterrupted shots that make everything feel immediate and intense. The story follows a teenage boy accused of a shocking crime, slowly peeling back layers of family life, school pressure, and online influence.

Task

Task is a dark crime drama set just outside Philadelphia, and it gets heavily into mood and character rather than flashy twists. Mark Ruffalo delivers a solid performance as an FBI agent, but Tom Pelphrey truly steals the show with his intense presence and memorable accent. The series carries some True Detective energy!

Death By Lightning

Death By Lightning somehow turns a bizarre moment in history into a surprisingly entertaining watch. The miniseries focuses on the assassination of President James A. Garfield, but the real hook is the strange personalities involved. Michael Shannon brings quiet strength to Garfield, while Matthew Macfadyen is endlessly watchable as his unpredictable assassin.

Dept. Q

Dept. Q is a crime show that’s more about people than puzzles. Set in Scotland, it follows a grumpy detective pushed into a basement office and stuck with old, forgotten cases. Matthew Goode is great in the role, which brings dry humor and emotional depth to a man who’s clearly carrying a lot. As he gathers an unlikely team, the show becomes surprisingly warm and funny.

The Lowdown

The Lowdown is a laid-back but clever neo-noir series that brings in mystery and personality. Ethan Hawke stars as a bookstore owner and investigative journalist who finds himself pulled into a messy web of conspiracies in Tulsa. The show clearly tips its hat to classic detective stories, but it never feels stuck in the past.

The Chair Company

Tim Robinson brings his signature awkward humor to The Chair Company, and each episode revolves around a single product, which allows small problems to spiral in the most unexpected ways. The characters feel real enough to care about, which makes their over-the-top reactions even funnier. If you enjoy comedy that’s uncomfortable and absurd, The Chair Company easily earns its spot among 2025’s must-watch shows.