There’s always too much TV for people to catch up on, and it can be especially challenging to do so when there are more cancellations these days than renewals. Recommending anything to our viewers often comes with a lot of apprehension because we never want people to be disappointed when it’s cut short. However, the five must-watch TV shows of 2025 are guaranteed to be satisfactory.
1. The Pitt
Nothing—and I mean nothing—has been as impressive as The Pitt’s success this year. Fans of Noah Wyle undoubtedly tuned in from the beginning, but the rest of social media hopped aboard because of gifs and constant screaming. It’s been a treat to watch the series soar, as there’s nothing quite like it on our screens right now. Clever, entertaining, and overflowing with jaw-dropping, brilliant performances, The Pitt is the best show of the year. We don’t need to wait until December to determine that full confidence.
Season 1 Review Quote Highlight: “With its unique pacing, brilliant performances, and simple yet thoroughly engrossing writing, The Pitt easily becomes one of the best shows of the year.”
2. Severance
Apple TV’s hit series returned with a sophomore season more sensational than its debut, and it was well worth the wait. As fans finally got some answers for the innie and outie world, the show’s exceptional storytelling grew even more profound and compelling. With excellent performances at the helm and what we’re sure is the best episode of the year (“Chikhai Bardo“), Severance Season 2 is indeed otherworldly.
Season 2 Review Quote Highlight: “Severance Season 2 delivers another masterful paragon in storytelling, as it continues to dangle viewers off cliffs and suffocate us through unappealing sets that somehow make it impossible to look away.”
3. The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age Season 3 might only have two episodes out by the time this article is published, but as someone who’s seen it all, trust me when I say: this isn’t a show you want to miss. Lush and staggering, The Gilded Age delivers the type of entertainment that feels especially tailor-made for fans who want their viewing experience to feel like a grand escape. Plus, every word out of Christine Baranski’s mouth is a national treasure, making The Gilded Age a must watch TV show of 2025.
Season 3 Review Quote Highlight: “Yet another compelling spectacle with higher stakes and thoughtful character journeys that provide plenty of entertainment and worthy angst, all while brimming with excellent performances.”
4. Ghosts
Ghosts is still and might perpetually be the greatest comedy of the decade. I said what I said. Four seasons in, and every beat of the CBS show is not only entertaining but profoundly endearing, tender, and healing. There’s a plethora of heart woven into the fabric of the show, and with the constant entertainment it provides, it’s sure to be an absolute hit with anyone who watches even the pilot episode.
Season 4 Review Quote Highlight: “Sharp, hilarious, and still pulling off organic twists that work brilliantly, Ghosts Season 4 proves that the series is the best comedy on air right now. The comforting series continues to be a riveting gem as it balances heart and humor with narratives that feel earned and carefully executed.”
5. The Studio
Apple TV’s The Studio is the surprising triumph of the year as its meta-perspective on Hollywood still makes every viewer question how the series was even made. As the sole purpose of the argument critics often make about sequels versus original content, The Studio takes it ten steps forward and shoves us right into the rooms where it all happens. Sharp, hilarious, and acutely vital, there’s nothing quite like it.
Season 1 Review Quote Highlight: “From beginning to end, it’s comedic gold—sharp and essential to deconstructing what’s really happening behind the scenes in Hollywood.”
What are your must-watch TV shows of 2025 so far? Let us know in the comments below.