5 best Netflix TV shows of 2025 so far

From martial arts action comedy to survival-drama thriller, and Emmy-nominated, acclaimed Netflix dramas, we have picked the year’s greatest shows to stream so far.

Cobra Kai

A sequel series to the movie The Karate Kid, Cobra Kai wraps up this year with its sixth and final season.

The tension is off the charts this season as the rivalry between Miyagi-Do and Cobra Kai hits a whole new level.

While everyone juggles their own drama, alliances grow shakier and new enemies appear; some characters encounter major crossroads, flipping the script entirely.

As old grudges reignite, so do unexpected friendships, making the dojo battles even more intense and personal.

The season also throws in some jaw-dropping twists, setting the stage for an epic showdown that’s going to leave fans shook.

Squid Game

2025 was the year to feature the final season of the Korean survival-thriller drama with Season 3.

The story in the latest season picks up with Gi-hun back in the game, but this time it’s way messier. The VIPs have amped up the stakes, introducing new twisted games that push players to their absolute limits, both physically and mentally.

We also dive deeper into the backstory of the mysterious Front Man, revealing some shocking connections that shake the entire underground operation.

Meanwhile, Gi-hun is on a mission to dismantle the whole system, but he’s caught in a web of betrayal and new enemies lurking in every shadow.

Adolescence

This coming-of-age British drama, with strong storytelling, focuses on a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a girl at his school and has become a symbol of cultural awakening.

Praised by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and recognised with 13 nominations at the 77th Emmy Awards, Adolescence explores an often overlooked reality of teenagers.

The story follows how a young man, influenced by toxic social media, is provoked to commit murder, changing the course of his life and that of his family.

It’s no wonder the themes of identity crisis, peer pressure, hope, and resilience have become significant learning points for young viewers.

Consequently, UK PM Starmer has made the series available to be shown in schools.

Sirens

Netflix’s limited series Sirens is based on two sisters, Devon and Simone, and their dysfunctional relationship, set against the backdrop of a wealthy, secluded island estate.

The series has secured 2025 Emmy nominations and explores themes of addiction, family responsibilities, sisterhood, and hidden mysteries.

It delves into childhood trauma, dysfunctional family dynamics, and the allure of wealth and power, culminating in a dramatic Labor Day weekend.

Wednesday 

Netflix’s macabre queen, Wednesday, returns to Nevermore Academy for another season, this time to understand her psychic powers and uncover another murder mystery.

Wednesday undergoes a psychic burnout, temporarily losing her abilities while struggling to figure out how to save her roommate Enid from a murder she foresaw in a vision.

This season focuses more on darkness as the Addams family joins Nevermore Academy.

Wednesday’s brother also enrols in the outcast school, while her mother, Morticia, takes on the role of chairperson of the gala fundraising committee.

As the story unfolds, Wednesday uncovers secrets with Uncle Fester, which lead to the freeing of Tyler, the Hyde, and her being thrown out of a window.

As Part One wraps up, the question hangs on a cliff: Is Wednesday dead in Season 2?

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