Throughout 2025, there have been several popular releases and continuations of TV shows. For example, the highly anticipated science fiction (Sci-fi) 80s style TV show “Stranger Things” with the release of its final season in late Dec, 2025. 

But, what should you watch in the spring? 

According to IMDB user ratings, here are the top three TV shows of 2025 based off of rating that you should watch: 

1. The Pitt – 8.9 IMDB
2. The Last of Us (Season 2) – 8.5 IMDB
3. Adolescence  – 8.1 IMDB  

The Pitt (HBO)

In early January of 2025, the first episode of “The Pitt” aired on Jan 9th, 2025, directed by Amanda Marsalis, won 5 Primetime Emmys, with 35 wins and 54 total nominations. The show is about a realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers throughout America, and these views portrayed the cast working in a modern-day hospital located in Pittsburg, PA. As of now, there are still episodes of its 2nd season being aired, and an announcement about a 3rd season in 2027. 

The Last of Us (Season 2) (HBO)

The show “The Last of Us” is based on the game series created by “Naughty Dog”, the series is co-created by Game Director Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin. In the game the story line is in 2013, but in the TV series it’s based in 2003. Season two is a continuation of The Last of Us 2 game, with 19-year old Ellie (Bella Ramsey) seeking vengeance after an event that took place in Jackson, Wyoming that deeply impacts her relationship with Joel (Pedro Pascal). 

Adolescence (Netflix) 

Adolescence is a four part British crime drama focused on the aftermath of a 13-year-old boy, Jamie Miller, who is arrested for the murder of one of his female classmates. The show goes over many different topics for example online radicalization, misogyny, and the impact that a crime has on a family and the surrounding community. 

In a recent interview with Brunswick senior, Sullivan Givens about the stunning performance in the TV show “Adolescence.”

“The number one part I definitely enjoyed more than anything else was the fact that every single episode was shot in one take. I have never seen anything like that before and it kinda blew me away and hooked me on the show. Another part was definitely the performance of the main character…he was outstanding, he won an award for it. His pure emotion in his role, and the fact he was able to navigate these episodes through one take and being able to remember all his lines, being able to express that emotion was fantastic,” Sullivan said. 

If you have any recommendations for shows to watch this spring, feel free to suggest them in the comment.