25 Series & Movies of 2025: Must-Watch TV Shows and Films

 # **Top 25 Series & Movies of 2025: Must-Watch TV Shows and Films**  

The entertainment landscape in 2025 is packed with groundbreaking TV series and blockbuster movies, from long-awaited sequels to bold new originals. Below, we rank the **top 25 series and films** of the year based on critical acclaim, audience reception, and cultural impact.  

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## **Top 10 TV Series of 2025**  

### **1. Poker Face: Season 2** *(Peacock)*  

- **Critics Consensus**: Natasha Lyonne returns as the razor-sharp detective Charlie Cale in this neo-noir mystery series. Season 2 doubles down on witty dialogue, eccentric guest stars (including Cynthia Erivo and Katie Holmes), and Christie-esque whodunits .  

- **Why Watch?** A perfect blend of humor, intrigue, and nostalgia for classic detective shows.  

### **2. Adolescence** *(Netflix)*  

- **Critics Consensus**: A gripping four-episode miniseries filmed in real-time single takes, exploring the psychological unraveling of a 13-year-old accused of murder. Stephen Graham and newcomer Owen Cooper deliver powerhouse performances .  

- **Why Watch?** A haunting, socially relevant drama that echoes *Baby Reindeer* in its raw intensity.  

### **3. Andor: Season 2** *(Disney+)*  

- **Critics Consensus**: The *Star Wars* franchise’s most mature entry yet, *Andor*’s final season deepens its political intrigue, with Diego Luna’s Cassian hurtling toward his *Rogue One* fate .  

- **Why Watch?** A masterclass in rebellion storytelling, with Stellan Skarsgård and Genevieve O’Reilly stealing scenes.  

### **4. The Pitt** *(Max)*  

- **Critics Consensus**: A high-stakes medical drama set over a single ER shift, reuniting *ER*’s Noah Wyle with the show’s original producers. Praised for its realism and emotional depth .  

- **Why Watch?** Think *Grey’s Anatomy* meets *24*—relentless, gripping, and brilliantly acted.  

### **5. Murderbot** *(Apple TV+)*  

- **Critics Consensus**: Alexander Skarsgård shines as a snarky, antisocial security droid in this sci-fi comedy based on Martha Wells’ novels. A refreshing take on AI with sharp humor .  

- **Why Watch?** If *The Mandalorian* and *Severance* had a hilarious robot baby.  

### **6. The Last of Us: Season 2** *(Max)*  

- **Critics Consensus**: Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey return in HBO’s post-apocalyptic epic, adapting *The Last of Us Part II* with brutal emotional weight .  

- **Why Watch?** More infected, more moral dilemmas, and even more heartbreak.  

### **7. Severance: Season 2** *(Apple TV+)**  

- **Critics Consensus**: The mind-bending workplace thriller returns with Adam Scott navigating Lumon’s dystopian corporate maze. Even weirder and more philosophical than Season 1 .  

- **Why Watch?** A rare sequel that surpasses the original.  

### **8. Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light** *(PBS)*  

- **Critics Consensus**: Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis reprise their roles in this exquisite historical drama, chronicling Thomas Cromwell’s final days under Henry VIII .  

- **Why Watch?** A masterclass in political intrigue and Shakespearean tragedy.  

### **9. The White Lotus: Season 3** *(HBO)*  

- **Critics Consensus**: Mike White’s satirical anthology moves to Thailand, skewering spiritual tourism with an all-star cast (Walton Goggins, Carrie Coon, Patrick Schwarzenegger) .  

- **Why Watch?** Dark humor, gorgeous locales, and another mysterious death.  

### **10. Dying for Sex** *(Hulu/FX)*  

- **Critics Consensus**: Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate star in this tragicomic miniseries about a woman with terminal cancer reclaiming her sexuality. Heartbreaking yet uplifting .  

- **Why Watch?** A rare blend of humor, rawness, and profound humanity.  

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## **Top 10 Movies of 2025**  

### **1. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning**  

- **Why Watch?** Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt faces his most impossible mission yet in this two-part action epic. Early reviews praise its jaw-dropping stunts .  

### **2. Avatar 3**  

- **Why Watch?** James Cameron expands Pandora’s lore with the fire-wielding Ash People and deeper Na’vi conflicts .  

### **3. Superman: Legacy**  

- **Why Watch?** James Gunn reboots the DCU with David Corenswet as a hopeful, modern Superman .  

### **4. Mickey 17**  

- **Why Watch?** Bong Joon-ho’s sci-fi thriller stars Robert Pattinson as a clone worker on an ice planet .  

### **5. Thunderbolts***  

- **Why Watch?** Marvel’s antihero team (Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan) takes on a dangerous mission .  

### **6. The Accountant 2**  

- **Why Watch?** Ben Affleck returns as the lethal CPA in this action-packed sequel .  

### **7. Wicked (Part 1)**  

- **Why Watch?** Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande bring Broadway’s *Wicked* to life in Jon M. Chu’s lavish adaptation .  

### **8. A Quiet Place: Day One**  

- **Why Watch?** A prequel exploring the alien invasion’s chaotic first days .  

### **9. Deadpool & Wolverine**  

- **Why Watch?** Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman team up in the MCU’s wildest multiverse adventure yet .  

### **10. Gladiator 2**  

- **Why Watch?** Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with Paul Mescal leading a new generation of warriors .  

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## **Honorable Mentions**  

- **TV**: *The Rehearsal S2* (Max), *Wednesday S2* (Netflix), *Ironheart* (Disney+) .  

- **Movies**: *Captain America: Brave New World*, *Snow White*, *Twisters* .  

### **Final Thoughts**  

2025 offers an incredible mix of prestige TV and blockbuster cinema. Whether you crave deep character dramas (*Adolescence*), sci-fi thrills (*Murderbot*), or action spectacles (*Mission: Impossible*), this year has something for everyone.  

For more, check ou t [Rotten Tomatoes](https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com) and [IMDb](https://www.imdb.com).

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