Netflix is still churning out cool stories that everyone’s watching. But with so much stuff to pick from, what’s actually worth watching? We took a look at seven of the best new shows from 2025 – sorry, Wednesday and Stranger Things fans, we’re skipping those for now—to help you figure out what to watch next and what to ignore. From thrillers that grab you to romances that make you feel good, there’s a bit of everything here. Here’s your guide to what’s hot on Netflix right now.
7. The Åre Murders – Binge
IMDb Ratings: 6.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
In a quiet Swedish ski town, Detective Hannah Elander looks into a missing teen case in this Nordic thriller. The cold scenery matches the story’s suspense, and the slow speed makes it even creepier. It’s based on Viveca Sten’s popular book and has small-town mysteries, mind games, and complicated people. People who’ve watched it say the filming is awesome and the mystery keeps you hooked, but not many outside of Scandinavia have seen it. If you dig shows like The Bridge or Trapped, check out this crime show. It’s a well-made story that more people should know about.
6. Cassandra – Binge
IMDb Ratings: 6.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes: 98%
Cassandra, a German sci-fi drama, is a creepy look at how AI could mess with families and what’s real down the line. It feels a bit like Black Mirror but has its own German vibe and storytelling. Since it came out in February, critics have loved it, giving it a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The show mixes tricky relationships with tough moral questions, which keeps you guessing. As each episode goes by, secrets come out bit by bit, mixing mind games with cool sci-fi ideas. If you’re into thrillers that make you think, Cassandra is worth watching.
5. Sirens – Skip or Binge (Depending on Choice)
IMDb Ratings: 6.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes: 74%
Sirens, based on the play Elemeno Pea, is a dark comedy that really bites. It throws you into a crazy weekend of family craziness, weird face-offs, and a funny take on society. Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, and Milly Alcock are great in it. The humour is a bit uneasy, and it tries to be both fun and a little disturbing. It’s smart and keeps you guessing, but the weird timing and sarcastic feel might not click with everyone. If you like jokes about society and lots of talk, you’ll probably watch it all in one go. If not, you might want to pass.
4. The Four Seasons – Conditional Binge
IMDb Ratings: 7.2/10, Rotten Tomatoes: 78%
The Four Seasons is a feel-good show with Tina Fey and Steve Carell about the changing friendships within the passing of time. The show is funny and somewhat sad in showing old friends dealing with changes in their lives and working through old hurts to begin anew. What makes these conversations and instances work perfectly is that they are real and honest. There are no big, crazy plot twists. The show takes its time and goes for character-driven rather than flashy. The critics liked it enough. If you go for shows with tons of talking and emotions, this would probably be a great binge for you. But if you want something fast-paced, then stay away from this.
3. Black Doves – Binge
IMDb Ratings: 7.2/10, Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
With Keira Knightley leading the cast, Black Doves is a twisty spy thriller packed with secrets and backstabbing in the political world. Knightley plays an ex-MI6 agent dragged back into the spy game, where she’s got to face her old allegiances and questionable choices. Great camera work and a complicated plot keep you on edge, and the acting really brings out the emotions. The show mixes the cool vibe of spy stories with the harsh reality of espionage, making it a show with many layers. If you’re into thrillers that don’t shy away from moral grey areas and have a slick look, Black Doves is worth watching straight through.
2. Running Point – Binge
IMDb Ratings: 7.3/10, Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
Kate Hudson shines in Running Point, grabbing 41 million views with 209 million hours watched. She plays a basketball team president juggling leadership stress with family stuff, and she’s just so warm, funny, and easy to relate to. The show makes you feel good, and the characters are great, which is why it got an 82% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s not super intense; it’s more of a light, happy way to chill after a long day. If you want something comforting and heartfelt to watch, this is an easy one to binge.
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1. Toxic Town – Binge
IMDb Ratings: 7.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes: 98%
Inspired by the actual environmental disaster in Corby, England, Toxic Town is a courtroom drama that grabs you with its emotional depth and social critiques. It zooms in on the lives changed by industrial screw-ups, sharing personal stories next to exposes of larger institutional problems. The writing’s tight, the acting’s incredible, and you can’t ignore the moral questions it raises. With a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, reviewers are praising how well it mixes real human emotion with hard-hitting investigation. The series hits hard with the suffering and strength of its characters, making it a must-watch if you’re into true stories that really hit home.
Wrapping Up
Netflix in 2025 has a little something no matter what you’re feeling, from nail-biting spy stories to dramas that hit you right in the feels. Looking for a good cry? Check out Toxic Town and The Four Seasons. Want something that’ll mess with your head? Cassandra is your go-to. Or maybe you just want something fun and easy to watch, like Running Point. They’ve got a lot of fresh stuff coming. Some shows might not be for you, but most are worth watching for a weekend. So grab some snacks, make some room on the couch, and get ready to binge-watch these shows; they’re really good!
Written by Nidhi Singh