We are sharing the list of the Top Series of 2025 that you can add to your watchlist. These Foreign (non-Indian) series have been taken from the IMDb Staff’s Favourite Series of 2025. So go ahead and check out their series list. Notably, most of these series are in English, and they are from the USA.
Top Series of 2025 | Foreign (Non-Indian)
- Adolescence
- Slow Horses (S5)
- All Her Fault (S1)
- The Studio (S1)
- Paradise (S1)
- Common Side Effects (S1)
- When Life Gives You Tangerines (S1)
- The Chair Company (S1)
- The Pitt (S1)
- Overcompensating (S1)
- Andor (S2)
- Severance (S2)
- 1670 (S2)
- The Summer I Turned Pretty (S3)
- The Morning Show (S4)
- Physical: Asia (S1)
- The Rehearsal (S2)
- Game Changer (S7)
- Taskmaster (S20)
Adolescence
When a 13-year-old, Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), is accused of the murder of a classmate, his family, therapist and the detective in charge are all left asking what really happened.
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Original Language | English (UK) |
| Season | Only One (1) Season, Mini-Series |
| Episodes | Four (4) Episodes |
| Show Creators | Jack Thorne & Stephen Graham |
| Cast (Character) | Owen Cooper (Jamie Miller), Stephen Graham (Eddie Miller), Ashley Walters (DI Luke Bascombe), Christine Tremarco (Manda Miller), Erin Doherty (Briony Ariston), etc. |
| Network | Netflix |
[Read the Spoiler-Free Review of the Adolescence (2025/UK) Mini-Series in our Focus Magazine. This tragic drama is one of the Top Series of 2025.]
Slow Horses (S5)
A dysfunctional team of MI5 agents navigate the espionage world’s smoke and mirrors to defend the UK from sinister forces.
| Genre | Drama, Spy, Thriller |
| Original Language | English (UK) |
| Season | Fifth (5th) Season |
| Episodes | Six (6) Episodes |
| Writers | Mick Herron (original novel), Will Smith, Ed Docx, & Sean Gray |
| Cast (Character) | Gary Oldman (Jackson Lamb), Jack Lowden (River Cartwright), Kristin Scott Thomas (Diana Taverner), Aimee-Ffion Edwards (Shirley Dander), Saskia Reeves (Catherine Standish), etc. |
| Network | Apple TV |
[Read the Spoiler-Free Series Review of the Slow Horses (Season 5/UK/2025) Show in our Focus Magazine. This top-notch spy drama is one of the Top Series of 2025.]
All Her Fault (S1)
Marissa Irvine (Sarah Snook) arrives at 1800 Crescent Hollow Road to pick up her son, Milo (Duke McCloud), from a play date, but the woman who answers doesn’t have Milo, sparking a parent’s nightmare.
| Genre | Drama |
| Original Language | English (USA) |
| Season | Only One (1) Season |
| Episodes | Eight (8) Episodes |
| Writers | Andrea Mara (original novel), Megan Gallagher, Phoebe Eclair-Powell, Kam Odedra, & James Smythe |
| Cast (Character) | Sarah Snook (Marissa Irvine), Dakota Fanning (Jenny Kaminski), Michael Peña (Detective Alcaras), Jake Lacy (Peter Irvine), Duke McCloud (Milo Irvine), etc. |
| Networks | Peacock, JioHotstar (India) |
[Read the Spoiler-Free Series Review of the All Her Fault (Season 1/ USA/2025) show in our Focus Magazine. This mystery drama is one of the Top Series of 2025.]
The Studio (S1)
Follows a legacy Hollywood movie studio striving to survive in a world where it is increasingly difficult for art and business to live together.
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Original Language | English (USA) |
| Season | First (1st) Season |
| Episodes | Ten (10) Episodes |
| Show Creators | Evan Goldberg, Alex Gregory, Peter Huyck, Frida Perez, & Seth Rogen |
| Cast (Characters) | Seth Rogen (Matt Remick), Catherine O’Hara (Patty Leigh), Ike Barinholtz (Sal Saperstein), Chase Sui Wonders (Quinn Hackett), Kathryn Hahn (Maya Mason), etc. |
| Network | Apple TV |
[Read the Spoiler-Free Review of The Studio (Season 1/USA/2025) Series in our Focus Magazine | This LOL comedy is one of the Top Series of 2025.]
Paradise (S1)
A Secret Service agent, Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown), investigates the murder of a former president in a seemingly peaceful community.
| Genre | Action, Drama, Mystery |
| Original Language | English (USA) |
| Season | First (1st) Season |
| Episodes | Eight (8) Episodes |
| Show Creator | Dan Fogelman |
| Cast (Character) | Sterling K. Brown (Xavier Collins), Julianne Nicholson (Sinatra), Sarah Shahi (Dr Gabriela Torabi), Nicole Brydon Bloom (Jane Driscoll), Aliyah Mastin (Presley Collins), etc. |
| Networkd | Hulu, JioHotstar (India) |
[We have seen this series, and we might share our detailed review of the same]
Common Side Effects (S1)
Two former classmates uncover a sinister conspiracy to destroy a mushroom that can cure all the world’s diseases.
| Genre | Animation, Comedy, Drama, Thriller |
| Original Language | English (USA) |
| Season | First (1st) Season |
| Episodes | Ten (10) Episodes |
| Show Creators | Joseph Bennett & Steve Hely |
| Voice Artists (Characters) | Dave King (Marshall Cuso), Emily Pendergast (Frances Applewhite), Mike Judge (Rick Kruger/Gegory), Martha Kelly (Agent Harrington), Joseph Lee Anderson (Agent Copano), etc. |
When Life Gives You Tangerines (S1)
In Jeju, a spirited girl and a steadfast boy’s island story blossoms into a lifelong tale of setbacks and triumphs, proving love endures across time.
| Genre | Drama, History, Romance |
| Original Language | Korean (South Korea) |
| Season | First (1st) Season |
| Episodes | Sixteen (16) Episodes |
| Show Creator | Kim Won-seok |
| Cast (Character) | IU (Oh Ae-sun/Yang Geum-myeong), Park Bo-gum (Yang Gwan-sik), Moon So-ri (Oh Ae-sun in middle age), Park Hae-joon (Yang Gwan-sik in middle age), Rich Ting (Yank Gwan-sik), etc. |
| Network | Netflix |
[Note: We have seen the first few episodes of this K-drama | This Korean Drama Show is one of the Top Series of 2025.]
The Chair Company (S1)
Follows a man who investigates a conspiracy after an embarrassing incident at work.
| Genre | Comedy, Thriller |
| Original Language | English (USA) |
| Season | First (1st) Season |
| Episodes | Eight (8) Episodes |
| Show Creators | Tim Robinson, & Zach Kanin |
| Cast (Characters) | Tim Robinson (William Ronald Trosper), Lake Bell (Barb Trosper), Sophia Lillis (Natalie Trosper), Will Price (Seth Trosper), Joseph Tudisco (Mike Santini), etc. |
| Networks | HBO, JioHotstar (India) |
The Pitt (S1)
The daily lives of healthcare professionals in a Pittsburgh hospital as they juggle personal crises, workplace politics, and the emotional toll of treating critically ill patients, revealing the resilience required in their noble calling.
| Genre | Drama |
| Original Language | English (USA) |
| Season | First (1st) Season |
| Episodes | Fifteen (15) Episodes |
| Show Creator | R. Scott Gemmill |
| Cast (Characters) | Ned Brower (Nurse Jesse Van Horn), Noah Wyle (Dr Michael Robinavitch), Patrick Ball (Dr Frank Langdon), Katherine LaNasa (Dana Evans), Supriya Ganesh (Dr Samira Mohan), etc. |
| Networks | HBO, JioHotstar (India) |
Overcompensating (S1)
Follows Benny, a football player, as he struggles to accept his sexuality in college, finding himself overcompensating as he tries to appear as something he’s not.
| Genre | Comedy |
| Original Language | English (USA) |
| Season | First (1st) Season |
| Episodes | Eight (8) Episodes |
| Show Creator | Benito Skinner |
| Cast (Character) | Benito Skinner (Benny), Wally Baram (Carmen), Mary Beth Barone (Grace), Adam DiMarco (Peter), Rish Shah (Miles), etc. |
| Network | Prime Video |
Andor (S2)
In an era filled with danger, deception, and intrigue, Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), embarks on a path that is destined to turn him into a Rebel hero.
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi |
| Original Language | English (USA) |
| Season | Second (2nd) Season |
| Episodes | Twelve (12) Episodes |
| Show Creator | Tony Gilroy |
| Cast (Character) | Diego Luna (Cassian Andor), Denise Gough (Dedra Meero), Stellan Skarsgård (Luthen Rael), Kyle Soller (Syril Karn), Adria Arjona (Bix Caleen), etc. |
| Networks | Disney +, JioHotstar (India) |
Severance (S2)
Mark Scout (Adam Scott) leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives. When a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, it sets in motion a journey to uncover the truth about their job.
| Genre | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller |
| Original Language | English (USA) |
| Season | Second (2nd) Season |
| Episodes | Ten (10) Episodes |
| Show Creator | Dan Erickson |
| Cast (Character) | Adam Scott (Mark Scout), Britt Lower (Helly R), Zach Cherry (Dylan George), Tramell Tillman (Seth Milchick), Jen Tullock (Devon Scout-Hale), etc. |
| Network | Apple TV |
1670 (S2)
In this satirical comedy, a zany nobleman navigates through family feuds and clashes with peasants in his quest to become Poland’s most famous figure.
| Genre | Comedy, History |
| Original Language | Polish (Poland) |
| Season | Second (2nd) Season |
| Episodes | Eight (8) Episodes |
| Cast (Character) | Bartlomiej Topa (Jan), Katarzyna Herman (Zofia), Martyna Byczkowska (Aniela), Michal Sikorski (Jakub), Dobromir Dymecki (Bogdan), etc. |
| Network | Netflix |
The Summer I Turned Pretty (S3)
A love triangle between one girl and two brothers. A story about first love, first heartbreak, and the magic of that one perfect summer.
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Original Language | English (USA) |
| Season | Third (3rd) Season |
| Episodes | Eleven (11) Season |
| Show Creator | Jenny Han |
| Cast (Characters) | Lola Tung (Belly), Christopher Briney (Conrad), Gavin Casalegno (Jeremiah), Sean Kaufman (Steven), Jackie Chung (Laurel), etc. |
| Network | Prime Video |
The Morning Show (S4)
An inside look at the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning, exploring the unique challenges faced by the team.
| Genre | Drama |
| Original Language | English (USA) |
| Season | Fourth (4th) Season |
| Episodes | Ten (10) Episodes |
| Show Creators | Jay Carson, & Kerry Ehrin |
| Cast (Characters) | Jennifer Aniston (Alex Levy), Reese Witherspoon (Bradley Jackson), Billy Crudup (Cory Ellison), Mark Duplass (Chip Black), Karen Pittman (Mia Jordan), etc. |
| Network | Apple TV |
Physical: Asia (S1)
Elite athletes from eight countries battle for national pride. After gruelling tests of raw strength and endurance, only one flag can claim victory.
| Genre | Games Show, Reality TV |
| Original Language | Korean (South Korea) |
| Season | First (1st) Season |
| Episodes | Twelve (12) Episodes |
| Contestants | Kim Dong-hyun, Sung-Bin Yun, Kim Min Jae, Amotti, Eun-Sil Jang, Choi Seung Yeon, etc. |
| Network | Netflix |
[Check out the YouTube video clip link to Physical: Asia | First Look | Netflix | This Korean Reality TV Show is one of the Top Series of 2025.]
The Rehearsal (S2)
Nathan Fielder gives people a chance to rehearse for their own lives in a world where nothing ever works out as expected.
| Genre | Comedy, Documentary |
| Original Language | English (USA) |
| Season | Second (2nd) Season |
| Episodes | Six (6) Episodes |
| Show Creator | Nathan Fielder |
| Cast (Character) | Nathan Fielder (Self), Anna Lamadrid (Fake Angela), Alexander Leiss (Fake Nathan), Jennifer Khoe (Fake Producer), Thomas McNamara (Clown Scenario Actor/EMT/Paramedic), etc. |
| Networks | HBO, JioHotstar (India) |
Game Changer (S7)
In this game show, the game changes from one show to the next. Players begin each round without knowing the rules and must figure them out while competing to win.
| Genre | Comedy, Games Show, Mockumentary |
| Original Language | English (USA) |
| Season | Seventh (7th) Season |
| Episodes | Eleven (11) Episodes |
| Show Creator | Sam Reich |
| Participants | Sam Reich (Host), Ashley Kron (Presenter), Brennan Lee Mulligan (Contestant), Katie Marovitch (Contestant), Ally Beardsley (Contestant), Grant O’Brien (Contestant), etc. |
| Network | YouTube |
Taskmaster (S20)
Five comedians are set tasks challenging their creativity and wit. The tasks are supervised by Alex Horne, but the Taskmaster, Greg Davies, always has the final word.
| Genre | Comedy, Games Show |
| Original Language | English (UK) |
| Season | Twentieth (20th) Season |
| Episodes | Ten (10) Episodes |
| Writer | Alex Horne |
| 5 Participants (Roles) | Greg Davies (Self/Taskmaster), Alex Horne (Self/Assistant), Maisie Adam (Self/Contestant), Mathew Baynton (Self/Contestant), & Steve Pemberton (Self/Contestant). |
| Network | YouTube |
So, that concludes the year-end listing of the Top Series of 2025 that you can watch.
Featured Image of the Top Series of 2025 – The Studio series won 13 Emmy Awards | Pictures & Info. Credit: IMDb.