We've said it before, and we'll say it again: We live in the age of too much TV. Each week, dozens of TV shows are released across streaming and broadcast, fighting for the public's attention. In 2023, 481 scripted series were released in the U.S.; although that year experienced a significant dip, that's still so many shows to get through before reality shows and international TV like K-dramas are even included. Take it from a culture writer: Even if watching TV is your literal job, many series can slip through the cracks.
2025's TV slate may have been dominated by hits like Severance, Adolescence, The White Lotus, and The Pitt, but that's just a handful of the excellent shows that have debuted this year. Many hidden gems have been released that you may have yet to hear about, from hilarious comedies and searing satires to emotional dramas about life's complications. Below, read on for recommendations of the best underrated TV shows of 2025.
