Top 2025 TV Shows: Apple TV’s Cliffhanger Classic and New Year’s Day Hits

From viral memes to sparking national conversations, 2025 was a huge year for TV, with shows like Severance, The White Lotus, and Stranger Things taking over screens everywhere. Let’s dive into some of the standout hits.

Severance kicked off the year with a bang, captivating audiences with its dystopian drama that follows Mark (played by Adam Scott) and his colleagues who have their memories split between work and personal life. The second series picked up from a nail-biting cliffhanger, revealing shocking secrets and conspiracies, earning the show 27 Emmy nominations and 8 wins.

The White Lotus returned with its third series, exploring human relationships amidst the opulence of a wellness resort. With a star-studded cast including Aimee Lou Wood and Jason Isaacs, the show delved into spirituality and materialism, raking in 6 Golden Globe nods and an impressive 23 Emmy nominations.

Netflix’s Adolescence stirred up conversations about incel culture and online safety, becoming one of the most nominated shows at the Emmy Awards. Co-created by Stephen Graham, the series follows the arrest of a 13-year-old boy for a classmate’s murder, sparking a nationwide debate about online safety and misogyny.

The Summer I Turned Pretty captured the hearts of viewers, adapting Jenny Han’s beloved YA novels into a hit series. Following Isabel “Belly” Conklin and her love triangle with the Fisher brothers, the show drew in millions of viewers and inspired fierce discussions and memes on social media.

The Celebrity Traitors, a celebrity spin-off of a popular reality game show, became a sensation with its game of deception and betrayal. Featuring stars like Sir Stephen Fry and Paloma Faith, the show kept audiences on the edge of their seats as they tried to uncover traitors in their midst.

These shows were just a taste of the incredible TV that 2025 had to offer. With gripping storylines, stellar performances, and thought-provoking themes, they kept viewers entertained and engaged all year long.