Top 5 Thriller TV Shows Of 2025: Must-Watch Series

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2025 has seen a fantastic lineup of new TV shows, especially in the thriller genre. While many are great, these five truly stand out. The year brought us captivating medical dramas like The Pitt, genuinely funny and insightful comedies like The Studio, and suspenseful sci-fi series like Pluribus.

Over the last year, we’ve seen a great selection of thrilling TV shows, including titles like Nine Bodies In A Mexican Morgue, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, and Task. Even the shows that aren’t perfect are still fun to watch.

Viewers want TV thrillers to be gripping and keep them on the edge of their seats. The specific plot – whether it involves a kidnapping, a heist, or something unexpected like a mystery surrounding a furniture maker – isn’t as important as creating a story that truly captivates the audience. These five shows definitely did that for us.

5. Paradise (2025-Present)

Hulu

Paradise is a thrilling, post-apocalyptic story starring Sterling K. Brown as Xavier Collins, a Secret Service agent assigned to the President. The story takes place three years after a global disaster forced humanity to live in an underground bunker, and centers around the mystery of the President’s death and the events that led to the world’s destruction.

This series is full of interesting ideas and explores many themes. It skillfully jumps between the past and present, showing both what caused a major disaster and how people dealt with its aftermath, particularly as Xavier tries to restore order. It’s a captivating and intricate story, and while it includes science fiction elements, those don’t overshadow the emotional core of the narrative.

4. All Her Fault (2025)

Peacock

The movie All Her Fault presents a parent’s worst fear. Marissa Irvine, a working mother from Chicago, calls to check on her son during a playdate and discovers the other parent never received the message – and her young boy is missing.

Marissa and her husband find their lives turned upside down when their son goes missing, forcing them to confront hidden problems within their own relationship. The show is a gripping, fast-paced mystery that keeps the tension high, and features a strong cast of actors who bring the story to life.

3. Dept. Q (2025-Present)

Netflix

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The British crime thriller Dept. Q is the latest in a strong tradition of British crime shows, but it’s unusual in that it was made for Netflix. The series centers around Carl Morck (Matthew Goode), a once-celebrated detective who returns to duty after a shooting left him injured, another officer dead, and a third paralyzed.

Carl’s return isn’t met with open arms; his sarcastic attitude and arrogance land him in charge of a new cold case unit. The series, thanks to Goode’s direction, avoids feeling like a typical crime drama and instead feels surprisingly engaging. It’s a remarkably well-made show, with every element working together seamlessly.

2. The Chair Company (2025-Present)

HBO Max

Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin, the creators of the comedy sketch show I Think You Should Leave, are now bringing their unique, bizarre, and often dark sense of humor to a new thriller series on HBO. Robinson plays Ron Trosper, a newly promoted manager who experiences a small but awkward mishap during an early work meeting.

A seemingly minor incident sets Ron off on a complicated journey filled with secret businesses, mysterious people, and surprising twists. The series is packed with witty lines and memorable moments that will stay with you long after you’ve watched it. It’s unlike anything else on television right now.

1. Task (2025)

HBO Max

After loving Mare of Easttown, I was so excited for Brad Ingelsby’s new show, Task, and it really delivers! It’s set just outside of Philadelphia and centers around an FBI team desperately searching for a missing child. But things get complicated when you meet Robbie Prendergrast, played by Tom Pelphrey, who has a serious grudge against a motorcycle club called the Dark Hearts.

Task delivers everything you’d hope for in a thrilling TV series. The characters are well-developed and their actions make sense, and the plot twists are frequent but feel natural. It’s a gripping show that builds to a smart and unexpected conclusion, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

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2025-12-19 17:05