Television in 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years yet, with a packed lineup of highly anticipated new and returning series.
From psychological thrillers and sci-fi epics to dark comedies and reality favorites, networks and streaming platforms are offering a wide range of content for every kind of viewer.
Dexter Returns in Gripping New Sequel
Leading the lineup is Dexter: Resurrection, which premieres July 11 on Showtime and Paramount+. Michael C. Hall returns as the troubled serial killer who awakens from a coma and finds himself tracking both his missing son Harrison and a new killer in New York City.
Fan Favorites Get New Seasons
Several hit series are back with new installments:
Wednesday: Season 2 (Netflix, August 6) continues the adventures of Wednesday Addams at Nevermore Academy, diving deeper into mystery, humor, and her psychic abilities.
Stranger Things: Season 5 wraps up the Hawkins saga in three parts, with emotional endings and epic battles.
Foundation: Season 3 (Apple TV+) and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Season 3 (Paramount+) promise more galactic-scale storytelling for sci-fi fans.
Peacemaker: Season 2 (HBO Max, August 21) returns with dark humor and action, following the controversial superhero’s journey.
Supernatural, Satire, and Survival Thrillers
Netflix continues to dominate with The Sandman: Season 2 Volume 2, Alice in Borderland: Season 3, and Gen V: Season 2 on Prime Video, offering a blend of fantasy, survival, and superhero satire.
Other long-running shows like South Park: Season 27, Big Brother: Season 27, and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon: Season 3 also return, keeping fans engaged with familiar formats and evolving storylines.
New Series to Keep an Eye On
Among the most buzzed-about new entries:
- Untamed (Netflix) – A suspenseful drama about escaping a violent past.
- MobLand – A gritty crime saga with feuding families and moral dilemmas.
- Countdown (Prime Video) – A fast-paced thriller starring Jensen Ackles.
- We Were Liars (Hulu) – A mystery rooted in family secrets and memory loss.
- Bring Her Back, Black Rabbit, and Washington Black offer everything from horror to historical drama.
Animated and comedic newcomers include Marvel Zombies (Disney+), Chad Powers (Hulu), and the return of King of the Hill: Season 14.
Reality TV and Game Show Comebacks
Reality lovers can look forward to Love Island: Beyond the Villa (Peacock), and game show revivals like Match Game and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire returning to ABC.
From returning hits like Dexter, Stranger Things, and Wednesday to fresh dramas like MobLand and We Were Liars, 2025 is packed with must-watch television. Whether you’re into thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, or reality shows, there’s something premiering this year for everyone.
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