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Why 2025 Is a Golden Year for TV Fans
If you thought streaming giants were slowing down, 2025 proves otherwise. From psychological thrillers to hilarious reboots, networks and platforms are pulling out all the stops to capture your attention. With so many exciting releases on the way, it’s the perfect time to clear your schedule.
Stranger Things Final Chapter
Netflix is set to release the long-awaited fifth and final season of Stranger Things by the end of 2025. Fans can expect to see Eleven, Mike, and the rest of the Hawkins crew face the Upside Down one last time. Read more about the series’ expected finale at TV Guide’s latest coverage.
Marvel Expands With Wonder Man
For superhero enthusiasts, Disney+ is bringing Wonder Man, starring Yahya Abdul‑Mateen II. Set in the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe, this series explores Hollywood satire alongside high-powered action. You can dive deeper into the Marvel shows lineup on GamesRadar’s new TV shows list.
The It Franchise Gets a Prequel: Welcome to Derry
Horror fans won’t want to miss It: Welcome to Derry, an HBO Max series that delves into Pennywise’s terrifying origins. According to TechRadar’s upcoming series guide, this prequel could be one of 2025’s biggest genre hits.
Johnny Knoxville Revives Fear Factor
Reality TV is making a splash too. Johnny Knoxville, best known for Jackass, will host a reimagined Fear Factor: The Next Chapter on Fox. The details are both nostalgic and thrilling, as outlined by Entertainment Weekly.
Other Major Releases
- Adolescence on Netflix, a one-take British crime drama, premiered in March.
- Sirens, starring Julianne Moore and Kevin Bacon, hit Netflix in May and quickly climbed streaming charts.
- Political thriller Paradise launched on Hulu in January and is already renewed.
For a full calendar of TV shows, check out Rotten Tomatoes’ TV Premiere Dates 2025.
