The top-rated television programs of 2025 thus far, as reported by IMDb
We are only at the midpoint of 2025, but it is clear that this year’s streaming television has already introduced an impressive array of shows, including several masterpieces that are likely to shape this streaming era.
The recently published list from IMDb showcasing the highest-rated TV shows of 2025 up to this point highlights the remarkable television landscape we are currently enjoying. The full list of the 20 top-rated shows, detailed below, features a mix ranging from the new Netflix Korean sensation When Life Gives You Tangerines to various outstanding series across other genres — such as HBO Max’s medical drama The Pitt, alongside Paramount+’s crime series MobLand.
IMDb’s rankings are based on the evaluations of millions of users globally, with this year’s top 20 shows selected from series that debuted between January 1 and June 16, which also achieved the highest average user ratings (with a minimum of 20,000 ratings submitted).
Netflix’s When Life Gives You Tangerines, an understated yet powerful show rich with emotional resonance and superb performances, not only occupies the #1 position for 2025 up to now — it has also entered IMDb’s all-time Top 250 at #74, a remarkable achievement for a relatively recent show. Following closely is The Pitt, another emerging title that has swiftly attracted attention and now ranks #42 on IMDb’s all-time Top 250.
Additionally, there are series such as Disney+’s Andor and Apple TV+’s Severance, absolute triumphs that are likely to feature on nearly every critic’s year-end Best Of lists. Collectively, these shows exemplify the impressive offerings we have seen this year, with platforms everywhere providing prestigious, genre-spanning television that keeps viewers engaged.
Without further delay, here’s the complete list of the top 20, according to IMDb’s average user ratings for shows that launched new seasons this year:
1. When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix)
2. Invincible (Prime Video)
3. The Pitt (HBO Max)
4. Andor (Disney+)
5. Severance (Apple TV+)
6. Solo Leveling (Crunchyroll)
7. MobLand (Paramount+)
8. Black Mirror (Netflix)
9. Dept. Q (Netflix)
10. 1923 (Paramount+)
11. Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+)
12. American Primeval (Netflix)
13. Adolescence (Netflix)
14. Reacher (Prime Video)
15. Paradise (Hulu)
16. The White Lotus (HBO Max)
17. The Studio (Apple TV+)
18. Your Friends & Neighbors (Apple TV+)
19. The Residence (Netflix)
20. The Eternaut (Netflix)
With more high-profile launches remaining for this year, it will certainly be intriguing to observe which of these shows continue to ascend in ranks, and which will make room for newcomers on the list in the future.
