The Best TV Shows of 2025 You Need to Catch Up on ASAP

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Our Christmas holiday mantra ? A full-on catch-up of the best TV gems of 2025. From lavish period dramas starring Benjamin Voisin as a sexy chef, to Hollywood sparkle-filled comedies, not to mention the show of the year with 8 Emmys : this year, our screens were packed with binge-worthy masterpieces. If you somehow missed them, here are our 7 absolute favorites to watch before stepping into 2026. No more excuses, the holiday break is the perfect time to curl up under a blanket, sink into the couch and hit play.

It’s six o’clock in the morning in Sheffield, northern England, when police burst into the Miller household to arrest their son Jamie. Only thirteen years old, the middle schooler is suspected of the brutal murder of one of his classmates. Still in his pajamas, shaken and terrified, the young teen is taken to the police station. Across the four episodes of Adolescence, shot entirely in one continuous take, the camera follows the arrest without a single cut. To make the one-shot magic work, an exceptional cast was essential. Young British actor Owen Cooper stunned audiences worldwide with a breathtakingly accurate first performance. Still not convinced ? This outstanding miniseries swept no fewer than eight awards, including Best Supporting Actor for the young prodigy.

Adolescence, disponible sur Netflix

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Marie-Antoine Carême, a carefree cook working for pastry chef Sylvain Bailly, suddenly finds himself mingling with high society after saving Napoleon I. As seductive as he is talented, the young man dreams of becoming the greatest chef in the world, but his culinary skills quickly turn into a powerful weapon coveted by political elites. Betrayals, political schemes, forbidden romances and deception abound. To survive, the ambitious chef must double down, spying, seeking revenge and collaborating with figures like Talleyrand, the Bonapartes and even the Bourbons. Directed by Martin Bourboulon (Les Trois Mousquetaires), the eight episodes simmer with espionage, secret love, gastronomy and politics, brought to life by a five-star cast. Leading the lineup ? César winners Benjamin Voisin and Lyna Khoudri, alongside breakout star Alicia Da Luz Gomez.

Carême, disponible sur Apple TV

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Suzanne, played by Florence Longpré, is a former Quebec criminologist who retrains as a psychiatrist at the Mont-Royal Psychiatric Institute. Still lost and traumatized by past events, she meets Mortimer on her very first day – portrayed by France’s own Thomas Ngijol – a warm-hearted intervention officer determined to support her new journey. With deeply touching main characters and haunting portraits of patients often reduced to chilling diagnoses, all sprinkled with refreshing humor, the series makes us laugh, tear up and sometimes cry.

Empathie, disponible sur MyCanal.

Continental Studios, a film production company, is in deep trouble. Matt Remick, a true cinephile, is offered the role of studio head, his dream job. In his relentless quest to make real, great movies, Matt and his team face constant panic and uncertainty, where every casting choice, set visit or meeting could lead to disaster or triumph. Beyond being a sharp and hilarious satire of the film industry, the show boasts an incredible lineup of guest stars alongside Seth Rogen in the lead role. Among them : Chase Sui Wonders, Charlize Theron, Dave Franco, Zoe Kravitz… nothing less. This Apple TV gem is an absolute must-watch, having already won numerous awards this year, including 4 Emmys.

The Studio, disponible sur Apple TV.

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New season means a new destination, and brand-new, larger-than-life characters. After Hawaii and Sicily, the series heads to a luxury hotel in Thailand for a much-needed escape. The guests ? A trio of friends consumed by jealousy, a vibrant young woman and her older partner whose presence isn’t coincidental, plus the Ratliff family and their three children, visiting the island so their daughter can interview a monk for her thesis. But, as always, a mysterious murder disrupts the serenity of this paradise. Same irresistible formula: until the final episode, the identity of the unfortunate victim remains unknown.

The White Lotus, disponible sur HBO© HBO

What if the unhappiest person on Earth were the only one who could save it? Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, returns with this highly anticipated dystopian gem built around a bold premise. When a mysterious virus suddenly makes the entire population happy, Carol Sturka — a romance novelist living in Albuquerque, played by Rhea Seehorn — appears to be the only person immune to this wave of bliss. This reluctant anti-heroine must uncover the source of this transformation and save the world from forced happiness. In short: what would happen if the world worked perfectly and happiness was everywhere?

Pluribus, disponible sur Apple TV

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In the emergency department of Pittsburgh Hospital, tension is constantly running high. Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle), the head physician, is exceptionally skilled with razor-sharp instincts for saving lives. His greatest assets are his doctors and interns — all empathetic and efficient… more or less! Whitaker (Gerran Howell) racks up blunders, Collins (Tracy Ifeachor) wants to befriend every patient, Santos (Isa Briones) struggles to open vials, King (Taylor Dearden) gives overly blunt advice, and Javadi (Shabana Azeez) desperately tries to avoid treating the same patients as her formidable doctor mother. Hovering over this lively team is a major issue: in the U.S., hospitals must be profitable while still providing optimal patient care. But how do you keep from cracking under that pressure? Thirty years after ER, hospital drama pioneer R. Scott Gemmill delivers once again with The Pitt — a high-adrenaline series and a powerful lesson in life, gratitude and solidarity.

The Pitt, disponible sur MAX

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