2025 is set to be an exciting year for television, with many of pop-culture's most highly anticipated returns set to debut over the year. The upcoming year is jam-packed with a mix of grounded dramedies, horrifying mysteries, and subversive comedies. High-budget and production-heavy TV shows have notoriously long waits between seasons, with some shows releasing new seasons years after the previous ones.
Fortunately, the long wait between seasons is coming to a close for some huge TV shows as their new seasons are set to release in 2025. The upcoming year will hopefully include a meaningful and satisfactory conclusion for some beloved TV shows that are coming to an end. From mind-bending and thought-provoking science fiction shows to heartwarming friendship-centric shows, TV fanatics can rejoice at the wide array of shows from various genres that will resume next year.
10 Yellowjackets (Season 3)
Available On Showtime & Paramount+
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Yellowjackets is a thriller and drama television series created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson. The series stars Melanie Lynskey, Tawny Cypress, and Ella Purnell. The plot sees a high-school Soccer team from New Jersey returning home from a National Tournament in Seattle. As they make their way back by plane, there is an unfortunate crash that sees them stranded in the Canadian wilderness.
- Release Date
- November 14, 2021
- Cast
- Juliette Lewis , Sophie Thatcher , Warren Kole , Jasmin Savoy Brown , Tawny Cypress , Steven Krueger , Christina Ricci , Ella Purnell , Sammi Hanratty , Sophie Nélisse , Melanie Lynskey
- Showrunner
- Ashley Lyle , Bart Nickerson , Jonathan Lisco
The survival thriller and horror series Yellowjackets is one of the best shows on TV with a new season set for a 2025 debut. The show follows a high school girls' soccer team that struggles to survive in the wilderness after their plane crashes. Yellowjackets stars an impressive ensemble cast of characters that are the focus of two different periods. The 1996 storyline follows the teenagers stranded in the woods after the plane crash, while the present-day timeline follows the adult versions of the survivors as they attempt to move past the traumatic events of the past.
With weekly episode releases, Yellowjackets excelled at building tension and drama throughout the season. The season 2 finale was an incredible culmination of the ensemble cast's storylines. With major events in the season 2 finale changing the show's trajectory, Yellowjackets season 3 is set to be a thrilling tale as seemingly supernatural forces continue to influence Lottie and the rest of the girls. Yellowjackets season 3 will premiere on February 16, 2025 on Showtime.
9 The White Lotus (Season 3)
Available On HBO & Max
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The White Lotus is a sharp social satire following the exploits of various employees and guests at an exclusive Hawaiian resort over the span of one highly transformative week. As darker dynamics emerge each day, this series gradually reveals the complex truths of the seemingly picture-perfect travelers, cheerful hotel employees, and idyllic locale itself. Each season follows a new cast of characters with a greater mystery lying at the center of each new location.
- Release Date
- July 11, 2021
- Cast
- Alexandra Daddario , Fred Hechinger , Connie Britton , Murray Bartlett , Sydney Sweeney , Brittany O'Grady , Natasha Rothwell , Jake Lacy , Jennifer Coolidge , Molly Shannon , Steve Zahn , Aubrey Plaza , Theo James , Haley Lu Richardson , Michael Imperioli , F. Murray Abraham , Tom Hollander , Meghann Fahy , Adam DiMarco , Will Sharpe , Leslie Bibb , Dom Hetrakul , Jason Isaacs , Michelle Monaghan , Parker Posey , Tayme Thapthimthong
- Showrunner
- Mike White
The White Lotus is a dark comedy anthology series following the guests and staff at the titular fictional luxury resort chain. The first season was set in Hawaii, while the second season shifted over to Sicily. It's been confirmed the upcoming third season will be set in Thailand. The White Lotus season 3 will focus on the central themes of class and death, albeit with a fresh cast of wealthy victims and criminals. Fans of the critically acclaimed satire series have endured a long wait, as season 2 premiered in 2022.
The long-awaited continuation of the anthology series The White Lotus is set to premiere in February 2025. An offical release date has not been said, but season 3 is confirmed to return next February, promising plenty of deadly turns for one of TV's best satires. While The White Lotus season 3's cast list has been released, the characters have not been revealed yet. Given the acclaim previous seasons have recieved, fans have plenty to be excited for ahead of the next season of the show.
8 Doctor Who (Season 15/Season 2)
Available On Disney+
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The latest season of Doctor Who introduces the Fifteenth Doctor, joined by new companion Ruby Sunday. Their first adventure begins with "The Church on Ruby Road," where they face powerful new foes and unravel the mystery surrounding Ruby's origins. The Doctor grapples with the aftermath of a unique regeneration event and battles enemies more formidable than ever before.
- Release Date
- December 25, 2023
- Cast
- Ncuti Gatwa , Millie Gibson , Susan Twist , Michelle Greenidge , Angela Wynter , Jemma Redgrave , Yasmin Finney , Anita Dobson
- Writers
- Russell T. Davies , Dave Gibbons , Kate Herron , Steven Moffat
The long-running beloved British sci-fi series Doctor Who has gained international popularity and acclaim following its reboot in 2005. The upcoming season will be the second one for the Fifteenth Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa. With a chilling and foreboding message about the Doctor being destined to face hardship and misery, coupled with the introduction of new characters, Doctor Who season 15 is set to keep viewers hooked.
Seasons 1 through 13 of Doctor Who 's 2005 revival are available to stream on Max.
Millie Gibson will reprise her role as the companion Ruby Sunday. However, her future as the Doctor's companion is put into question with the addition of Varada Sethu as the newest companion. While the Doctor Who season 15 Christmas special titled "Joy to the World" is set to release in 2024, regular episodes are all slated for a 2025 release. While no release date has been revealed, Doctor Who is expected to premiere in May 2025.
7 Severance (Season 2)
Available On Apple TV+
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From director and executive producer Ben Stiller and creator Dan Erickson comes “Severance.” Mark Scout (Adam Scott) leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure, which surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. This daring experiment in “work-life balance” is called into question as Mark finds himself at the center of an unraveling mystery that will force him to confront the true nature of his work… and himself.
- Release Date
- February 18, 2022
- Cast
- Christopher Walken , Tramell Tillman , Michael Chernus , Adam Scott , Britt Lower , Patricia Arquette , Jen Tullock , John Turturro , Dichen Lachman , Zach Cherry
- Showrunner
- Dan Erickson , Mark Friedman
Severance is a dystopian sci-fi thriller following the employees at the biotechnology company Lumon Industries that uses a controversial method to separate the memories of their employees while they work. The unique and groundbreaking workplace drama is filled with plot twists and character reveals, making it a dramatic rollercoaster of emotions. Severance is a perfect blend of chilling scenes, strong social commentary, and complex plot with humorous moments that contrast the dystopian setting.
Severance season 2 will premiere on January 17, 2025, on Apple TV+. The well-planned and perfectly executed season 1 finale melded the various plot arcs together and provided a well-deserved and thrilling cliffhanger ending. Despite almost 3 years between the first season and Severance season 2's planned release, the captivating psychological drama of the first season makes the return of the critically acclaimed sci-fi show a highly-anticipated one.
6 The Handmaid's Tale (Season 6)
Available On Hulu
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The Handmaid's Tale is a dystopian television series based on the 1985 novel by author Margaret Atwood. The series was created by Bruce Miller and stars Elisabeth Moss, Joseph Fiennes, and Yvonne Strahovski. The show follows the story of a young handmaid as she is forced to deal with a new totalitarian government that subjugates women in this dark societal twist.
- Release Date
- April 26, 2017
- Cast
- O-T Fagbenle , Joseph Fiennes , Alexis Bledel , Elisabeth Moss , Amanda Brugel , Bradley Whitford , Max Minghella , Ann Dowd , Samira Wiley , Madeline Brewer , Yvonne Strahovski
- Showrunner
- Bruce Miller
The sixth and final season of the dystopian series The Handmaid's Tale is set to be released in 2025, ending the award-winning and critically acclaimed show. Based on the 1985 novel of the same name by renowned author Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale is set in a world where the global fall in fertility rates has resulted in women being enslaved. The dark and gritty show focuses on these women, known as Handmaids, as they struggle to survive in a dystopian society where a totalitarian government oppresses women.
An adaptation of Margaret Atwood's sequel to The Handsmaid's Tale , The Testaments , is currently in development.
The show follows Elisabeth Moss' June Osborn after she's captured and separated from her husband and daughter. The Handmaid's Tale season 6 will continue where the previous season left off, with June's escape from the totalitarian Gilead and her getting separated from her husband Luke again. Season 5 ended in 2022, leaving plenty of fans anxious for the series' conclusion. Luckily, the final season promises to close out the massive series with a strong finish.
5 Black Mirror (Season 7)
Available On Netflix
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Black Mirror is a sci-fi anthology TV series that shows the dark side of life and technology. The series was created by Charlie Brooker, with the first season premiering on British Channel 4 in 2011. Black Mirror is notable for its dark, satirical edge that provides social commentary, particularly in continuously evolving technology. Each episode has a different cast, location, and even reality as it further explores the themes of technological advancement and its potential positives and repercussions of overreliance on it.
The popular British anthology series Black Mirror is a notoriously complex and dark show that explores the impact technology has on life and society. Black Mirror is best known for usually having bleak episodes with social commentary, set in a dystopian and technology-heavy future. Inspired by The Twilight Zone, the show is a dark anthology series that keeps audiences on their toes.
The groundbreaking series reached new heights of popularity after releasing the "choose your own adventure" style movie Black Mirror: Bandersnatch. In the age of Artificial Intelligence and social media, Black Mirror has never been more relevant. Not much is known about the plot of Black Mirror season 7 episodes and the characters. However, information about the actors that will feature in season 7 has been released, revealing that the upcoming Black Mirror season has a star-studded cast. The upcoming Black Mirror six-episode season is slated to release in 2025.
4 The Bear (Season 4)
Available On FX & Hulu
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Set in a Chicago sandwich shop, The Bear follows Carmy Berzatto, a young professionally trained chef who returns to take over his family business after the unexpected death of his brother. At odds with many of the shop's employees due to his culinary training, Carmy struggles to maintain order and keep the shop from failing entirely. Jeremy Allen White stars as Carmy alongside Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Ayo Edebiri.
The workplace comedy-drama series The Bear took the internet by storm with its well-written and perfectly executed writing, acting, directing, and plot. The Emmy-award winning show revolves around Jeremy Allen White's talented chef Carmy Berzatto after he returns to Chicago to run his late brother's sandwich shop. The show has evolved into one of the buzziest dramedies on TV, with an impressive supporting cast that have increasingly been given their own focus within the narrative.
The Bear was renewed for a fourth season in March 2024. Filming for The Bear season 4 is set to restart in 2025, with the fourth season slated to release in 2025. The previous season of The Bear ended with a solid season finale that linked together the characters' plot threads to create a emotional and surprising episode, setting the stage for a compelling return.
3 Wednesday (Season 2)
Available On Netflix
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Netflix’s Addams Family series takes place at Nevermore Academy, a school that nurtures outcasts, freaks, and monsters. The Tim Burton-directed series follows Wednesday Addams as she tries to master her emerging psychic powers and solve the supernatural mystery surrounding her family history. Jenna Ortega stars in the popular series, which originally aired on Netflix on November 23, 2022.
- Release Date
- November 16, 2022
- Cast
- Jenna Ortega , Catherine Zeta-Jones , Luis Guzman , Gwendoline Christie , Riki Lindhome , Jamie McShane , Christina Ricci , Hunter Doohan , Emma Myers , Joy Sunday
- Showrunner
- Miles Millar , Alfred Gough
The supernatural coming-of-age mystery show, Wednesday, is based on the character Wednesday Addams from the Addams Family. Starring Jenna Ortega as the titular character, the gothic series revolves around Wednesday after she joins a school for outcasts and begins to investigate the brutal murders taking place in the town. Wednesday quickly broke Netflix's viewership records. Ortega's famous dance scene went viral on social media, propelling the series to further fame.
Wednesday premiered in November 2022 and its high viewership numbers secured it a quick renewal by Netflix. Wednesday season 2 is set to release in 2025 and the streaming platform confirmed that the show's filming wrapped in December 2024. Iconic pop star and actor Lady Gaga will join the cast in the upcoming season, setting the stage for a massive new season that may boast more impressive musical numbers.
2 The Last Of Us (Season 2)
Available On HBO & Max
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The Last Of Us is a television adaptation of the acclaimed video game, set in a post-apocalyptic world where a smuggler named Joel (Pedro Pascal) is tasked with escorting a teenage girl, Ellie (Bella Ramsey), across the ravaged United States. Along their journey, they must confront various threats from both infected creatures and hostile human factions. The show is produced by HBO and created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann.
- Release Date
- January 15, 2023
- Cast
- Pedro Pascal , Bella Ramsey , Anna Torv , lamar johnson , Jeffrey Pierce , Keivonn Woodard , John Getz , Olivier Ross-Parent , Samuel Hoeksema , Gabriel Luna , Merle Dandridge , Nico Parker , Melanie Lynskey , John Hannah , Josh Brener , Christopher Heyerdahl , Brad Leland , Marcia Bennett , Brendan Fletcher , Jerry Wasserman , Wendy Gorling , Jessica Belbin , Haysam Kadri , Sarah Himadeh , Caitlin Howden , Max Montesi , Natasha Mumba , Gina Louise Phillips , Taylor St. Pierre , Ryan D. Clarke , Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah , Logan Pierce
- Showrunner
- Craig Mazin
The Last of Us is a zombie post-apocalyptic drama series based on the video game of the same name. The TV show's first season is based on the first game of the franchise, and the upcoming season is expected to adapt the sequel The Last of Us Part II. The adaption of the popular video game received critical acclaim for its writing, performances, and music, setting up the new season to become even more acclaimed than the first.
The Last of Us season 1 quickly became HBO's most watched debut season, which promises to take a darker turn. The debut season of The Last of Us perfectly sets up the thrilling second season. The Last of Us season 2 is confirmed to premiere in 2025 with actor Kaitlyn Dever has been cast to play the role of Abby Anderson, the revenge-driven antagonist. In addition, Isabela Merced joined the cast as Dina, Ellie's love interest. The show will also feature Catherine O'Hara in a guest role.
1 Stranger Things (Season 5)
Available On Netflix
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Inspired by 80s pop-culture and elements of Stephen King's works, Stranger Things is a supernatural action-drama TV series set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana.
When a young boy goes missing, his group of friends stumbles upon a young girl with telekinetic powers who recently escaped from a mysterious facility. They soon realize that she may be their only chance at stopping an impending doom that threatens to engulf Hawkins whole.
- Release Date
- July 15, 2016
- Cast
- Finn Wolfhard , Joe Keery , Jamie Campbell Bower , Brett Gelman , Caleb McLaughlin , Maya Hawke , David Harbour , Matthew Modine , Priah Ferguson , Gaten Matarazzo , Winona Ryder , Charlie Heaton , Sadie Sink , Millie Bobby Brown , Joseph Quinn , Dacre Montgomery , Natalia Dyer , Noah Schnapp
- Showrunner
- Matt Duffer , Ross Duffer
The horror science-fiction series Stranger Things and hugely popular sci-fi show will wrap up the story in the highly anticipated fifth and final season. The danger and stakes continue to get higher throughout the seasons along with the death count, promising to make Stranger Things season 5 a heart-wrenching and action-filled conclusion to the beloved series. As the Hawkins squad faces down their deadliest enemy yet, the final season will be a high-stakes thriller where no character is safe.
The set photos from Stranger Things tease heartwarming conclusions to iconic friendship conclusions to deadly consequences for the beloved lead characters, building the hype and tension before season 5. While Vecna serves as a terrifying villain for the final season, Vecna isn't the only antagonist the main characters will have to battle. The final season of Stranger Things is set to be released in 2025 and will be available for streaming on Netflix.
