‘The best thing I’ve seen in my life’ – your top TV of 2025 so far
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From the gothic noir of Dept. Q to the continued cool of Andor and a miraculous show about a fungus that can heal all illnesses, here are Guardian readers’ favourite shows of the year to date
  • no_username@lemm.ee
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    14 hours ago

    for the lazy:

    1. Andor (Disney+) – A mature Star Wars series praised for its intelligent depiction of resistance against fascism.

    2. MobLand (Paramount+) – A classic-style mob drama featuring Tom Hardy.

    3. Common Side Effects (Channel 4) – An animated series with thoughtful writing and a realistic take on a fantastical premise.

    4. Severance (Apple TV+) – A dystopian corporate thriller with Kafkaesque undertones.

    5. Dept. Q (Netflix) – A Scottish noir crime series based on Danish novels.

    6. The Horne Section TV Show (Channel 4) – A quirky comedy from Alex Horne.

    7. The Narrow Road to the Deep North (Prime Video) – A moving adaptation of the acclaimed novel.

    8. This City Is Ours (BBC One) – A Liverpool-set crime saga likened to a local version of The Godfather.

    9. The Eternaut (Netflix) – An Argentine sci-fi drama that’s gaining international attention.

    10. The Wheel of Time (Prime Video) – Although canceled, season 2 was celebrated for its strong fantasy storytelling.

    11. Shrinking (Apple TV+) – A heartfelt blend of humor and grief.

    12. Black Mirror (season 7, Netflix) – Often praised as the series’ best season yet.

    13. My Brain: After the Rupture (BBC documentary) – A powerful, emotional exploration of brain injury recovery.