Finally, IMDb has released its list of the most popular series of 2025, and this list is nothing short of a celebration for cinephiles. In 2025, viewers got to see content from every genre, including sci-fi, crime, dark drama, and fantasy. In today’s blog, we will tell you about these 10 series.
The White Lotus
Streaming on: HBO Max
This series has proven that the mix of dark humor and luxury drama is very popular with viewers. Every season of this show is filled with a new location, new mysteries, and new shocking twists, which puts it at the top of the list of popular series this year.
The Last of Us
Streaming on: Prime Video, HBO Max
This video game adaptation series comes with an emotional story and powerful performances from the actors. The combination of a post-apocalyptic world, survival, and human emotions places it at the top of IMDb’s list.
Wednesday
Streaming on: Netflix
Wednesday Addams’ dark, sarcastic, and mysterious avatar brought viewers back into binge-watching mode. This show is very popular among both young and adult audiences, which makes it a strong contender for the most popular series of 2025.
Severance
Streaming on: Apple TV+, Prime Video
Severance is a mind-bending series that depicts work-life balance from a dark and twisted point of view. Because of its unique storyline and slow-burn approach, this show was quite popular this year.
Squid Game
Streaming on: Netflix
Squid Game achieved worldwide success, and its popularity didn’t diminish in 2025. Its psychological survival drama, high-stakes games, and social commentary earned it a place on the list of most popular shows this year.
Dexter: Resurrection
Streaming on: Prime Video
Dexter Morgan’s powerful comeback, which brought a combination of nostalgia and thrill for fans, made this show one of the most popular releases of the year, especially among dark crime drama lovers.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Streaming on: Netflix
The trend of real-life crime stories never ends. Ed Gein’s story is a mind-disturbing one that leaves viewers in a state of shock.
Dept. Q
Streaming on: Netflix
This Nordic crime drama adaptation, with its slow-burn investigation and deep characters, keeps viewers glued to the screen.
Andor
Streaming on: Disney+
This political and grounded approach to the Star Wars universe makes Andor a mature and powerful series. The blend of sci-fi elements with realism places it among the most popular series.
Black Mirror
Streaming on: Netflix
“Black Mirror,” which shows a dark future of technology and humanity, generates theories with each new season.
Conclusion
So here are the most popular series of 2025 that IMDb has included in its list. If you haven’t watched these series yet, watch them immediately! Because you’ll find thrillers, sci-fi, crime, and dark dramas among them.
