Top 10 best TV series of 2025 according to Variety (10 photos)
Here are the 10 best TV series of 2025 – a list of the highest-quality projects released by the authoritative publication Variety. The selection is diverse: from detectives and horrors to historical dramas and action films. Choose and watch before bed.
"A Thousand Blows" 
A British historical drama set in the world of illegal fistfights in London's East End in the 1880s. The plot centers on the confrontation between the all-female crime syndicate "Forty Elephants" and the world of boxing. The series explores themes of ambition, power, and survival in the harsh conditions of Victorian London. The project was created by Steven Knight, known for his work on Peaky Blinders.
"The Gilded Age" 
The action takes place in New York City in 1882, a time of turbulent economic change in American history. A young woman, Marian Brooke, moves to the city and finds herself caught up in the harsh social conflicts between the old aristocracy and the nouveau riche, such as the Russell family. The series meticulously recreates the mores and intrigues of high society of the time.
"It: Welcome to Derry" 
A prequel to the horror films based on Stephen King's novel, which tells the backstory of the clown Pennywise. The plot takes viewers to the 1960s town of Derry, Maine, where mysterious and terrifying events begin to unfold. The story centers on the Hanlon family and other characters whose destinies become intertwined with an ancient evil. The series reveals the origins and history of the creepy clown.
"Pitt" 
A medical drama set in a Pittsburgh hospital, depicting the work of an emergency department. The series focuses not only on complex medical cases but also on the human relationships between doctors, patients, and colleagues. It features a realistic and gritty approach, reminiscent of the R-rated "ER." The season consists of 15 intense episodes, each depicting an hour of work in the department.
"Murdo: A Death in the Family" 
A true crime series about the high-profile Murdo family case in South Carolina. The plot centers on the investigation of a series of mysterious deaths linked to a powerful and wealthy family of lawyers. The series explores corruption, power, and the dark secrets hidden behind the façade of respectability.
"In the Wilderness" 
A detective thriller in which a conservation agent investigates the mysterious murder of a tourist in Yosemite National Park. What begins as a routine case unfolds into a complex story involving disappearances, secret paths, and the strange behavior of locals. The series combines picturesque natural landscapes with a suspenseful atmosphere and detective intrigue.
"Coming of Age" 
A British miniseries, filmed in long take, about the murder of a teenage girl. The prime suspect is 13-year-old Jamie, and the series explores themes of bullying, teenage cruelty, and the crisis of masculinity. This is a profound drama about who raises boys and how in today's toxic world.
"Forever" 
A romantic series based on Judy Blume's novel about first teenage love. The plot revolves around two young athletes from Los Angeles who fall in love while facing pressure from ambitious parents and their own inner struggles. The series explores themes of relationships, letting go of the past, and finding one's own path.
"Outlander: Blood of My Blood" 
A prequel to the popular series "Outlander," telling two parallel love stories set in different eras. One story focuses on how Jamie Fraser's parents met in 18th-century Scotland, and the other follows Claire Beauchamp's parents during World War I. The series reveals the trials and struggles they had to endure to be together, and how their destinies intersect.
"Paradise" 
A dystopian political thriller set in a seemingly perfect underground bunker inhabited by select survivors of a global catastrophe. When the shocking assassination of a former president occurs, a Secret Service agent launches an investigation. The investigation uncovers dark secrets within this "paradise," challenging its utopian image.
