The Best TV Shows of 2025: How Netflix and Apple TV Conquered the Streaming Wars
A look back at the best TV shows of 2025. Discover how Netflix and Apple TV dominated the streaming landscape and which series, from 'Daredevil: Born Again' to 'Severance,' defined the year.
Who won the streaming wars in 2025? The year's best television offers a clear answer, as two giants stood taller than the rest. Netflix and Apple TV+ dominated PRISM's list of the year's best shows, landing an impressive seven and five selections respectively and cementing their control over the content landscape.
Editor’s note: This article contains minor references to plot points that some may consider spoilers.
The Giants' Battlefield
This year was a mix of established favorites and intriguing new shows. Netflix demonstrated its broad appeal with titles like the fantasy epic The Sandman and the sharp political thriller The Diplomats. Meanwhile, Apple TV+ continued to lean into its reputation for high-concept, quality programming, with critically acclaimed shows like the sci-fi thriller Severance and the Star Wars universe's Andor solidifying the platform as a creative powerhouse.
A Spectrum of Storytelling
The diversity of genres in 2025 was remarkable. The lineup spanned everything from the gritty return of Marvel'sDaredevil: Born Again to the lavish period drama of The Gilded Age and clever mysteries like Poker Face and Ludwig. Even the nature documentary genre was reinvented with the unconventional Underdogs, proving that compelling storytelling knows no bounds.
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