15 Best Netflix Shows That Debuted In 2025

15. Apple Cider Vinegar

Kaitlyn Dever stars in this sharp, unsettling satire about a wellness influencer who fakes cancer for clout — and gets away with it. Based on real events, Apple Cider Vinegar is a biting look at social media, exploitation, and the people who keep hitting "like." | © Netflix

14. Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer

This true-crime docuseries revisits a haunting case, but keeps the focus where it belongs – on the victims and the families who never stopped fighting for answers. It’s restrained, powerful, and a rare example of how to do true crime right. | © Netflix

13. Forever

Based on Judy Blume’s classic, Forever dives into young love with honesty, warmth, and just the right amount of heartbreak. It topped Netflix’s U.S. charts in May and became an instant favorite for anyone who remembers what a first love feels like. | © Netflix

12. Court of Gold

This gripping docuseries captures the tension, pride, and pressure behind Team USA’s 2024 Olympic run – with LeBron, Curry, KD, and more suiting up for one last stand. Produced in part by the Obamas, Court of Gold plays like a real-life sports epic with everything on the line. | © Netflix

11. Sirens

With a cast led by Julianne Moore and Kevin Bacon, Sirens hooked viewers fast – spending three weeks at #1 in the U.S. Its themes spark debate, its suspense keeps you watching, and love it or not, it’s one of the year’s most talked-about shows. | © Netflix

10. When Life Gives You Tangerines

This tender Korean romance follows two opposites whose love story unfolds across decades – with the seasons as its quiet narrator. Dreamy, nostalgic, and beautifully shot, it’s a slow, heartfelt journey that’s won over audiences worldwide. | © Netflix

9. Devil May Cry

This slick, action-packed animated series jumped straight to #1 in the U.S., proving there’s still plenty of love for stylish demon-slaying. Even if you’ve never touched the games, Devil May Cry delivers pure fun with just the right amount of chaos. | © Netflix

8. Zero Day

This tense political thriller shot to #1 in the U.S. within a week – thanks in no small part to its stacked cast led by Robert De Niro. While critics were divided, viewers showed up in huge numbers for the drama, suspense, and heavyweight performances. | © Netflix

7. Toxic Town

Based on a true story, Toxic Town blends intimate drama with sharp social commentary – and it hit Netflix’s Top 10 in nearly 50 countries for a reason. With a flawless critic score and a powerhouse cast, it’s tense, timely, and hard to look away from. | © Netflix

6. American Primeval

Set during the violent chaos of 1857, American Primeval is raw, unflinching, and not afraid to stir up controversy. With strong performances and a brutal tone, it left a lasting mark – even if it divided critics along the way. | © Netflix

5. Cassandra

Blending sci-fi, horror, and slow-burning psychological drama, Cassandra isn’t loud, but it leaves a mark. With its haunting tone and layered storytelling, this limited series feels like a throwback to old-school family thrillers – just with sharper edges. | © Netflix

4. The Survivors

This slow-burning Australian mystery unfolds in a quiet seaside town rattled by a new death and old secrets. It might not be for everyone, but its moody storytelling and perfect critic score speak for themselves. | © Netflix

3. Untamed

Set against the backdrop of Yosemite, this crime drama quickly shot to #1 on Netflix with its brooding atmosphere and familiar-but-satisfying twists. It’s not trying to reinvent the genre – just deliver a solid, bingeable ride, and it does exactly that. | © Netflix

2. Mercy For None

This brutal Korean crime drama follows a former gangster pulled back into violence after his brother’s death – and it doesn’t hold back. With slick fight scenes, razor-sharp tension, and a rare 100% critic score, it’s one of Netflix’s boldest wins this year. | © Netflix

1. Adolescence

This British thriller pulled viewers in fast and stayed in Netflix’s Top 10 for 12 weeks straight. With Stephen Graham leading a stellar cast and the tension dialled up, it’s a sharp, unsettling drama that’s hard to stop thinking about. | © Netflix