The 5 best TV shows of 2025 so far, now that we’re halfway through the year

As 2025 hits the halfway mark, it’s clear that we’re in the middle of a standout year for television series. From long-awaited sophomore seasons that deliver on sky-high expectations to bold new series that came out of nowhere and knocked us flat, this year’s best shows have one thing in common: They haven’t merely entertained us. They’ve also shown us just how good TV can be.

With that in mind, here’s my (completely subjective) list of the TV shows that have defined the best of the medium so far...