SEATTLE, July 03, 2025 –– IMDb (www.imdb.com), the world’s most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV, and celebrity content, today unveiled its Top TV Shows of 2025 so far, based on the ratings of millions of IMDb customers globally. This year’s list showcases how compelling narratives transcend borders. Netflix’s Korean drama When Life Gives You Tangerines, which ranked #1, exemplifies this trend, as the show’s heartfelt storytelling and strong performances by some of Korea’s biggest stars resonate with viewers worldwide. From animated adventures to acclaimed dramas, the most celebrated shows demonstrate the rich diversity of global television, with new voices joining beloved franchises in capturing audiences’ imagination.
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Top TV Shows of 2025 So Far, as Determined by IMDb User Ratings*
When Life Gives You Tangerines (Pokssak Sogatsuda)
Invincible
The Pitt
Andor
Severance
Solo Leveling (Ore dake Level Up na Ken)
MobLand
Black Mirror
Dept. Q
1923
Daredevil: Born Again
American Primeval
Adolescence
Reacher
Paradise
The White Lotus
The Studio
Your Friends & Neighbors
The Residence
The Eternaut (El Eternauta)
*Among the TV shows with season premieres from January 1, 2025 through June 16, 2025, these 20 shows had the highest average IMDb user ratings in 2025 (based on a minimum of 20K submitted ratings). Customers can add these and other titles to their IMDb Watchlist. To learn more, go to www.imdb.com/watchlist.
In a noteworthy achievement, two series from this year’s list have already secured positions on the prestigious IMDb Top 250 TV Shows chart, an all-time ranking determined by IMDb regular voters that typically favors long-running, established series. The Korean drama When Life Gives You Tangerines, while topping 2025’s ratings, has also claimed the #74 spot on the all-time list, demonstrating how compelling storytelling transcends language barriers. Similarly remarkable, breakout hit The Pitt ranks #2 among 2025 shows and has reached #42 on the Top 250 chart, suggesting its potential as a new classic. For new series to achieve such high rankings on the all-time list represents a rare accomplishment, highlighting the exceptional quality of television in 2025.
IMDb user ratings serve as a powerful discovery tool for viewers, often forecasting critical acclaim and awards potential. This predictive power of IMDb data was further demonstrated by the early recognition of The Studio (#17 on the 2025 list), which received a Fan Favorite Ensemble STARmeter Award at SXSW, which proved prescient in light of the series’ subsequent success and critical acclaim.