It’s a new year, and with it comes the arrival of those long-awaited series you’ve been counting down to! January has just begun, and there’s already a wave of excitement building around much-anticipated returns like ‘The White Lotus’ and ‘Stranger Things’, alongside fresh arrivals such as the anime adaptation of ‘Dandadan’ and the legal drama ‘Suits: L.A.’. Feeling overwhelmed by all the choices? Don’t worry – we’ve put together a guide to the most binge-worthy TV shows in 2025 to help you plan your next streaming session. Stay tuned and get ready to hit play!
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The White Lotus (Season Three)
About The Series: Mike White’s critically acclaimed dark social satire returns with a fresh perspective. Celebrated for its incisive humor and candid exploration of the ultra-privileged, ‘The White Lotus’ continues to uncover the cracks beneath its wealthy guests’ polished exteriors. Taking place at a White Lotus resort in Thailand, this season explores how paradise can intensify their personal struggles. Adding to the intrigue is the acting debut of Thai-born global sensation Lisa Manobal, who joins an outstanding ensemble cast featuring Aimee Lou Wood, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Leslie Bibb, and Walton Goggins.
Platform: Max
Premiere Date: 16 February
Suits: L.A.
About The Series: Taking the drama to the West Coast, ‘Suits: L.A.’ is a spin-off of the legal series ‘Suits’. This new chapter follows Stephen Amell as Ted Black, a former prosecutor and co-founder of the prestigious Black Lane Law. The series explores Ted’s struggle to manage a major crisis within his firm while wrestling with personal secrets and unresolved connections from his time in New York. True to ‘Suits’ tradition, his story intersects with those of his team, delivering the compelling legal drama fans have come to love. While the spin-off introduces a dynamic new cast, loyal viewers will be thrilled to see Gabriel Macht reprising his role as Harvey Specter in a three-episode guest arc.
Platform: NBC and Peacock
Premiere Date: 23 February
Daredevil: Born Again
About The Series: Matt Murdock, the blind lawyer who moonlights as the masked vigilante Daredevil, first captured audiences in the Netflix series that debuted in 2015, running for three seasons before its cancellation in 2018. Now, seven years later, ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ is making its return, with a nine-episode season set to reignite the legacy of the iconic character. Charlie Cox reprises his role as Matt Murdock alongside Vincent D’Onofrio as the formidable Wilson Fisk, a pairing that guarantees the same dynamic intensity fans appreciated in the original. Featuring high-stakes confrontations and the return of old rivalries, this reboot aims to recapture the raw, gritty energy that defined the original series while paving the way for a new chapter.
Platform: Disney+
Premiere Date: 4 March
You (Season Five: Finale)
About The Series: Hello, you. Are you ready for the final chapter? The upcoming fifth and final season of ‘You’ brings the curtain down on one of Netflix’s most popular crime thrillers. After seven years of obsession, deception, and plot twists, Joe Goldberg returns to the U.S. following his time in London – now armed with his wife Kate’s vast inheritance, which could make it easier than ever for him to cover his tracks. This season takes a closer look at Joe’s dark psyche as he begins to embrace his murderous nature, no longer rationalising his actions as mistakes. But will his growing thirst for destruction ultimately be his downfall? And will the ghosts of his past finally catch up to him? Set to be one of the must-watch series of 2025, this farewell season promises an unforgettable conclusion that fans won’t want to miss.
Platform: Netflix
Premiere Date: 24 April
The Last Of Us (Season Two)
About The Series: The award-winning post-apocalyptic series makes its comeback with a powerful second season, featuring Pedro Pascal reprising his role as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie. Set five years after the events of the first season, the story explores darker, more emotional depths as Joel faces the devastating consequences of his actions at the Firefly hospital in Colorado. The fallout takes a deeply personal turn when Abby Anderson – the daughter of the surgeon Joel killed – enters the narrative with her own pursuit of vengeance. As their fates collide, the series seeks to capture the most impactful moments from the widely celebrated ‘The Last of Us Part II’.
Platform: HBO and Max
Premiere Date: Expected in April
Dandadan (Season Two)
About The Series: Praised for its striking visuals and dynamic animation, Dandadan returns with even more punch. Yukinobu Tatsu’s supernatural adventure follows high schoolers Momo Ayase and Okarun – one a staunch believer in aliens, the other passionate about the occult. Despite their contrasting beliefs, the duo forms an unexpected bond as they face bizarre and otherworldly entities. Season two picks up effortlessly from the first, delving further into the Cursed House Arc. Fans can expect heart-stopping action, surprising turns, and gripping battles against yokai and human adversaries. As Momo, Okarun, and Jiji uncover the haunting secrets surrounding Jiji’s family, the stakes continue to escalate.
Platform: Crunchyroll and Netflix
Premiere Date: Expected in July
Alien: Earth
About The Series: Coming in hot for the summer, ‘Alien: Earth’ is the next major chapter in the ‘Alien’ franchise. Set in 2092 – 30 years before the events of the original 1979 film – this prequel marks the franchise’s first full-length series. Fans can expect an intense exploration of humanity’s first encounters with alien threats while revealing the rise of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation. Breaking away from the franchise’s space-horror setting, ‘Alien: Earth’ takes place entirely on Earth. Under the direction of Noah Hawley, known for his intricate, character-driven storytelling, this new take offers a compelling fusion of sci-fi horror and societal themes.
Platform: FX and Hulu
Premiere Date: Expected sometime this summer
Wednesday (Season Two)
About The Series: Everyone’s favourite gloomy Addams daughter is back, ready to uncover even more secrets at Nevermore Academy. Season two of ‘Wednesday’ explores the Addams family’s enigmatic lore while revealing new mysteries surrounding Nevermore. This season’s casting is nothing short of iconic, with Christopher Lloyd (the original Uncle Fester!) making an appearance, Joanna Lumley stepping into the role of Grandmama Addams, and Steve Buscemi joining as Barry Mort, Nevermore’s intriguing new principal.
Platform: Netflix
Premiere Date: TBC
Black Mirror (Season Seven)
About The Series: A modern-day Twilight Zone, ‘Black Mirror’ has spent the past 14 years perfecting the art of cautionary sci-fi horror. Now, it returns for its long awaited seventh season, once again drawing audiences into its unsettling, thought-provoking depictions of dystopian realities that often feel eerily familiar. This season promises plenty of pulse-pounding moments, especially in episode two, directed by David Slade – the creative force behind the innovative interactive project ‘Bandersnatch’. With a remarkable lineup of directors and cast, ‘Black Mirror’ is set to be one of 2025’s must-watch series for fans of mind-bending sci-fi.
Platform: Netflix
Premiere Date: TBC
Stranger Things (Season Five: Finale)
About The Series: After nearly a decade of suspense, anticipation is soaring for the fifth and final installment of Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’. Set in the fall of 1987, a year after the events of Season Four, the concluding arc aims to deliver a compelling resolution to the relentless conflict with the Upside Down. With just eight episodes, the season will focus on tying up the central storylines that have enthralled audiences since the beginning. Flashbacks are expected to uncover key moments from the past, adding depth to the characters and their journey.
Platform: Netflix
Premiere Date: TBC
Squid Game (Season Three: Finale)
About The Series: Hwang Dong-hyuk’s ‘Squid Game’ took the world by storm when it premiered on Netflix in September 2021, earning global acclaim for its intense survival drama layered with social commentary. In Season One, viewers watched as Seong Gi-hun (Player 456) emerged as the unlikely victor – only to return, intent on dismantling the sinister organisation behind the deadly games. With its debut season reigning as Netflix’s most-watched series of all time, ‘Squid Game’ has maintained its momentum, bolstered further by T.O.P’s standout performance as ‘Thanos’ in Season Two. Now, with Season Three officially confirmed for a 2025 release, fans are thrilled about new twists. Will Gi-hun finally topple the system, or will the games claim him once again?
Platform: Netflix
Premiere Date: TBC
A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms
About The Series: Set to debut in late 2025, ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ is poised to become a must-watch for ‘Game of Thrones’ fans eager for more tales from Westeros. Based on George R.R. Martin’s ‘Tales of Dunk and Egg’ novellas, this series revisits a world of dragons, thrones, and thrilling escapades – but with a fresh perspective. Following the modest knight Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and his quick-thinking young squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), the show promises grounded storytelling and lighthearted moments. Egg, as it turns out, is no ordinary boy – he’s Aegon Targaryen, a future ruler of Westeros. With political intrigue, fierce battles, and a surprising ascent to power, ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ is set to add an exciting new dimension to the ‘Game of Thrones’ universe.
Platform: HBO and Max
Premiere Date: TBC
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