In 2025, Netflix introduced new series that took viewers by storm. The streaming service also brought back well-loved shows, and continued the stories of characters that are beloved by fans around the world.

Lots of new movies, series and games dropped over the Christmas period with Emily in Paris and The Great Flood topping the charts.

New year, same ol’ Netflix — kind of. Things are always changing at the world’s most dominant streaming service, and aside from the obvious shifts in strategy — like, say, acquiring Warner Bros. — it can be hard to say exactly when an experiment becomes standard practice.

By Yet another Harlan Coben adaptation; a slick-looking mystery drama series starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal; an easy-on-the-eye globe-trotting rom-com; an action drama powered by Hollywood’s most enduring couple,

Netflix has an impressive lineup of brand-new original series premiering in the new year. Here are ten standouts to add to your must-watch list.

There's not denying that 2025 might be one of the biggest years in recent memory for Netflix shows. Throughout the year, the streaming service released new seasons of smash-hit series like The Night Agent, Ginny & Georgia, Squid Game, Wednesday, Nobody Wants This, and Stranger Things, which was the true marquee release of the entire year overall.

While 2025 has been pretty good for Netflix on the adult animation front in terms of renewals, we did confirm with sources that three 2024 series, including the fantasy series from Zack Snyder, would not be returning for second seasons. The series not returning includes:

The new Harlan Coben adaptation, Run Away, has debuted high on Netflix's Top 10 list. But is it actually worth watching?