2025 is set to be an exceptional year for television, with several popular series returning alongside highly anticipated new releases. Perhaps the most eagerly awaited show of the year is the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, Netflix’s hit series about a group of kids navigating supernatural adventures. After wrapping up filming in December—following delays caused by strikes and other disruptions—the season is expected to debut in the fourth quarter of the year. The series, which premiered in 2016, has become Netflix’s most-watched show, and its upcoming eight-episode finale will bring the story to a close. Although the precise premiere date remains unconfirmed, fans are already speculating about the series’ conclusion.
Another major Netflix release in 2025 is the return of Wednesday, starring Jenna Ortega as the iconic Addams Family character. Production of the second season shifted from Romania to Ireland after disputes over rising costs, which made the original location untenable. Additionally, Netflix will unveil the third season of its Monster series, focusing on Ed Gein, the notorious “Plainfield Butcher.” Starring Charlie Hunnam, the season explores Gein’s shocking crimes, which included grave robbing and creating household items from human remains. On the new release front, The Four Seasons, a remake of Alan Alda’s 1981 film, will feature Tina Fey and Steve Carell, while Sirens, starring Julianne Moore and Kevin Bacon, is also set to debut.
HBO is pulling no punches in 2025, with some of the most buzzworthy premieres of the year. Fans are eagerly awaiting the second season of The Last of Us, following its critically acclaimed first season. Other returning favorites include And Just Like That, the continuation of Sex and the City, and Hacks, the Emmy-winning comedy about a veteran stand-up comedian. Additionally, HBO will release Task, an eight-episode crime drama starring Mark Ruffalo as an FBI agent targeting a gang of robbers. Fantasy enthusiasts can look forward to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, a Game of Thrones prequel, while horror fans will be treated to Welcome to Derry, a chilling origin story for Stephen King’s It.
Hulu also has an exciting lineup for 2025. The sixth and final season of The Handmaid’s Tale will premiere this spring, exploring the collaboration between June (Elisabeth Moss) and Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) as they aim to dismantle Gilead. New shows include Good American Family, based on Natalia Grace’s story, and Ryan Murphy’s Mid-Century Modern, a series about elderly gay men living together in Palm Springs.
Amazon Prime Video is gearing up for a strong year with adaptations of bestselling novels, including The Better Sister (starring Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel), We Were Liars, and The Girlfriend, starring Robin Wright, who will also direct the series.
For history buffs, the BBC will debut King and Conqueror, an eight-part historical drama starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Game of Thrones). The series delves into the 1066 Battle of Hastings, where William the Conqueror and Harold of Wessex fought for the English crown following the death of King Edward without an heir.
With such a rich array of returning favorites and new stories, 2025 promises to be a landmark year for television, offering something for every viewer. From blockbuster finales to fresh, bold narratives, this year’s lineup is not to be missed.