Every TV season is made up of a certain number of episodes, and each TV episode is made up of a certain number of scenes. The best of those scenes linger in the memory long after you’ve moved on to the next show. Through a great line, or a great shot, or a great song, they take up residence in your head.

Earth is a must-watch for cyberpunk fans, combining the iconic sci-fi franchise with prestige television production values and themes.

Netflix’s biggest TV success of 2025 is a show that became a political and social talking point. Adolescence is a show that has transcended entertainment, having been studied and examined by pretty much every group dedicated to social change as an insight into a hidden and growing problem.

From Adolescence to Task, Collider staff picks the best TV shows that captivated audiences in 2025, featuring must-see series across all genres.

Originally airing earlier this year, Alien: Earth expands upon the apparent origins of the nightmarish extraterrestrial creatures known to the world as xenomorphs. The series also focuses on the exploits of a controversial tech corporation attempting to ...

Then you had unexpected magic like “Common Side Effects” and “Murderbot” becoming a weekly delight. All that combines for one helluva year for fans of the genre. These are the best sci-fi shows of 2025.