The 15 best TV series of 2025 (and where you can watch them)

BarcelonaThe 2025 crop of TV series is one that will be remembered. It's not every year that we get new shows that manage to break through the steamroller of a constantly evolving industry, but this year many new releases have struck a chord with both audiences and critics. To choose the best that 2025 has brought to streaming platforms, the newspaper's team of TV series experts – Alejandra Palés, Álex Gutiérrez, Eulalia Iglesias, Mónica Planas, Gerard Casau, Núria Juanico, Thaïs Gutiérrez, Maria Labró, and Rosa Rodon – has compiled their list of titles released this year.

Although it may not have the same level of brilliance it had in its early days, Hacks It remains an essential comedy with two great actresses, Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder. In this latest season, we've seen yet another clash between the veteran Deborah and the young Ava, a formula that has a touch of repetition but always ends up being effective. Well-crafted dialogue and a look at the power dynamics within television have been two of the series' main strengths this year.

For whom? For lovers of elegant comedies.

Andor disproves the belief that series of Star Wars They're only for die-hard fans of the saga who know every secret of that vast universe by heart. This intergalactic installment functions as a metaphor for the current political climate and includes a powerful message that easily draws parallels with the Gaza war. It's a series that successfully blends the fun of a space adventure with a substantial plot.

For whom? For politically aware viewers.

After six seasons, Black Mirror Can it still be relevant? The seventh season has proven that it can. While it's true that the series created by Charlie Brooker always touches on more or less the same themes, in this season it manages to resonate with viewers. It does so thanks to episodes like Common people, a story about how capitalism plays with people's health that breaks the heart of any individual with even a modicum of sensitivity.

For whom? For those who think the future is already here.

This little British series is a Trojan horse. Under the guise of a lighthearted comedy about the friendship between two university students, it delves into profound issues such as grief and suicide. Jack Rooke, the show's creator, drew on his own experience—losing a friend to suicide—to write a story about the importance of bonds in youth.

For whom? For those who need a hug.

One of the biggest phenomena of 2025. With four episodes, all filmed in single takes, Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, who also stars in the series, paint a vivid picture of the bewildered state of today's teenagers, immersed in a world of social media that bombards them with messages they don't quite understand but accept nonetheless. Beyond the technical virtuosity of this British production, it's worth highlighting the debut of Owen Cooper, who plays the young Jamie, a character shrouded in suspicion as a possible murderer.

For whom? For concerned parents.

The new series from the creator of Mother of EasttownBrad Ingelsby's "The Secret Life of Me" is a slow-burning drama with great performances. The creator returns to some of his recurring themes: the depressed suburbs of Pennsylvania and characters marked by misfortune, crime, and hopelessness. It's a sober offering starring a former chaplain and FBI agent who leads an operation to take down a group of thieves who are robbing a biker gang involved in drug trafficking. Aside from Mark Ruffalo, the big star of Task It is the young Emilia Jones, who plays the role of the official sufferer of the plot.

For whom? For those who are not shocked by sordidness.

Reimaginings of the history of real people are not always successful. Miss Austen It's the exception that proves the rule. Based on a novel by Gill Hornby, the series imagines the reasons that led Cassandra Austen, Jane Austen's sister, to burn a large part of the author's correspondence.Pride and PrejudiceAt the same time, the fiction serves to explore the intense relationship between the two sisters. The most recognizable face in the production is the always reliable Keeley Hawes (Line of duty), who plays Cassandra as an adult. A period drama that goes beyond the romance stories usually associated with the genre.

For whom? For those looking for sensitive stories.

One of the gems of the Apple TV+ catalog, this series continues to gain popularity thanks to its perfect blend of action and humor. Jackson Lamb, portrayed by a brilliant Gary Oldman, is already an iconic television character. This season features all the elements that have made the series famous: terrorism, political intrigue, and some rather surreal plot twists. For die-hard fans of Slow horsesSix episodes per season is not enough.

For whom? For those who enjoy classic series.

Although it hasn't been the huge popular phenomenon that was expected when it premiered, The Last of Us has the honor of winning the prize to the most brutal plot twist of the year (although video game fans probably already smelled it)The real test for the post-apocalyptic series will come with the third season, when one of its biggest draws, Pedro Pascal, will no longer be part of the cast.

For whom? For those who believe that, in reality, we are all zombies.

In her criticism, Mònica Planas He called it the best series of the summerAnd yet its theme isn't exactly conducive to a relaxing vacation. Through different flashbacks We know the story of Penny, who, following an incident after a family party, accuses her husband, Phil, of inappropriate behavior.After the party It's a perfectly crafted, seamless series where every detail of the story matters. But, as in real life, we often overlook the details,” Planas told the critics. Originally from New Zealand, the series premiered in 2023, but we haven't been able to see it here until this year.

For whom? For those who are not afraid of intense stories.

The Studio It risked becoming a comedy that only appealed to film buffs and movie lovers. While it's true that Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's series is best enjoyed when the references are understood, the blend of physical humor and witty dialogue is capable of captivating even viewers unfamiliar with Martin Scorsese, one of the show's standout cameos. 2025 has truly been a banner year for Seth Rogen, who, in addition to creating the comedy, plays the lead role: the head of a major film studio who realizes his cinephilia has no place in the real world.

For whom? For those who believe that life is a movie.

The puzzle series of the moment. After a three-year wait, Severance It has returned, confirming that it can still make viewers' heads spin, as well as distress and thrill them. In its second season, this dystopian take on capitalist work culture has raised its emotional bar and become an intense drama with a consistently captivating aesthetic. The only risk of Severance The problem is that, by complicating things so much, the creators lose their way and the viewers end up frustrated. We'll take the advice of its producer, Ben Stiller, who has said that they are already certain the series will end with the fourth season and they won't leave any loose ends.

For whom? For those who like puzzles.

Leticia Dolera has successfully passed the challenge of telling a story about a case of sexual abuse among minors. Puberty It's not a propaganda series, but a work of fiction that treads thorny paths, giving itself space and time to reflect on issues that go beyond slogans. The series had many chances of failing miserably, and yet it has turned out very well: beyond its in-depth treatment of the issue of abuse, one of its greatest merits is having discovered a group of child actors who deliver believable and natural performances, an essential element because Puberty It works. Among the adult actors, Betsy Túrnez stands out, outside of her more usual comedic role.

For whom? For those who don't shy away from complex debates.

The Emmys' choice for best drama of 2025 is one of the most moving and poignant series of the year. Health issues always bring our vulnerabilities to the forefront, and this is explored in... The Pitt There's a lot to it. The HBO medical drama follows a day in the life of the emergency room staff at a Pittsburgh hospital: viewers witness their ethical and professional dilemmas, as well as glimpse some of their personal problems and the many flaws in the American healthcare system. The collection of misfortunes that befall the hospital is immense, but the series never exploits it in a clumsy way; instead, it's always sensitive and careful. Noah Wyle, who became famous for his role as Dr. Postman in Emergency RoomHe plays the head of the service, Dr. Robby, the man you'd want to take care of you if you were between life and death.

For whom? For those resistant to hypochondria.

One of the latest arrivals and straight to gold. Vince Gilligan, head of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, signature an unclassifiable series which reinterprets a classic genre like apocalyptic stories and gives it a fascinating veneer of dark humor. Honorable mention goes to Rhea Seehorn, a superlative actress without whom the series would be unsustainable. She, who plays the misanthropic writer Carol Sturka, is the heart of a story that lends itself to multiple interpretations: from a critique of the society obsessed with appearances to a reflection on how society deals with depression and grief.

For whom? For those who want to be surprised.