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The Highest Rated TV Series Of 2025 According To IMDb, You'll Never Expect Number 1
According to IMDb, the best-rated series of 2025 showcase a remarkable variety of genres, making for an exciting lineup.
We're only halfway through the year, but several impressive series have already emerged on streaming services in 2025. Here are the top five series that stand out in terms of audience ratings.
Based on user ratings, IMDb has compiled an up-to-date ranking of the best-rated series of the year so far. Only series released between January 1 and June 16, and that received at least 20,000 votes, were included. The top 5 demonstrates a notable spread across streaming services and genres.
The list is led by When Life Gives You Tangerines, a Korean Netflix series that was launched without much fanfare but is now gaining global recognition. The series is not only the best-rated new release of 2025 but has also reached 74th place in IMDb's overall Top 250.
At number two is Invincible, the animated series from Prime Video that continues to receive much acclaim in its second season. Right behind it is The Pitt from HBO Max, a hospital drama that has quickly become very popular.
In fourth place, Andor makes a comeback. The new season of this Star Wars spin-off on Disney+ proves that the success of the first season was no fluke. The fifth position goes to Apple TV+ with Severance, which further deepens its unique mix of office psychology and science fiction.
Based on user ratings, IMDb has compiled an up-to-date ranking of the best-rated series of the year so far. Only series released between January 1 and June 16, and that received at least 20,000 votes, were included. The top 5 demonstrates a notable spread across streaming services and genres.
Korean Surprise On Top
The list is led by When Life Gives You Tangerines, a Korean Netflix series that was launched without much fanfare but is now gaining global recognition. The series is not only the best-rated new release of 2025 but has also reached 74th place in IMDb's overall Top 250.
At number two is Invincible, the animated series from Prime Video that continues to receive much acclaim in its second season. Right behind it is The Pitt from HBO Max, a hospital drama that has quickly become very popular.
Andor And Severance
In fourth place, Andor makes a comeback. The new season of this Star Wars spin-off on Disney+ proves that the success of the first season was no fluke. The fifth position goes to Apple TV+ with Severance, which further deepens its unique mix of office psychology and science fiction.
