IMDb Announces Top-Rated TV Shows of 2025 So Far

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 2, 2025--

IMDb ( www.imdb.com ), the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV, and celebrity content, today unveiled its Top TV Shows of 2025 so far, based on the ratings of millions of IMDb customers globally. This year's list showcases how compelling narratives transcend borders. Netflix's Korean drama When Life Gives You Tangerines, which ranked #1, exemplifies this trend, as the show's heartfelt storytelling and strong performances by some of Korea's biggest stars resonate with viewers worldwide. From animated adventures to acclaimed dramas, the most celebrated shows demonstrate the rich diversity of global television, with new voices joining beloved franchises in capturing audiences' imagination.

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IMDb user ratings are determined by customers who rank movies and TV shows on a 10-point scale. To rate a title, customers can click the “Rate This” star on any IMDb movie or TV show title page.

Top TV Shows of 2025 So Far, as Determined by IMDb User Ratings*

*Among the TV shows with season premieres from January 1, 2025 through June 16, 2025, these 20 shows had the highest average IMDb user ratings in 2025 (based on a minimum of 20K submitted ratings). Customers can add these and other titles to their IMDb Watchlist. To learn more, go towww.imdb.com/watchlist.

In a noteworthy achievement, two series from this year's list have already secured positions on the prestigious IMDb Top 250 TV Shows chart, an all-time ranking determined by IMDb regular voters that typically favors long-running, established series. The Korean drama When Life Gives You Tangerines, while topping 2025's ratings, has also claimed the #74 spot on the all-time list, demonstrating how compelling storytelling transcends language barriers. Similarly remarkable, breakout hit The Pitt ranks #2 among 2025 shows and has reached #42 on the Top 250 chart, suggesting its potential as a new classic. For new series to achieve such high rankings on the all-time list represents a rare accomplishment, highlighting the exceptional quality of television in 2025.

IMDb user ratings serve as a powerful discovery tool for viewers, often forecasting critical acclaim and awards potential. This predictive power of IMDb data was further demonstrated by the early recognition of The Studio (#17 on the 2025 list), which received a Fan Favorite Ensemble STARmeter Award at SXSW, which proved prescient in light of the series' subsequent success and critical acclaim.

For the full list and more information about these top-rated shows, visit: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls594626728

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IMDb Top-Rated TV Shows of 2025 So Far (11-20) (Photo credit: IMDb)

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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Protests erupted in Kenya’s capital Nairobi Monday as a nationwide public transport strike kicked off in protest at rising fuel prices.

Commuters were stranded in various suburbs and the city center remained deserted. Drivers with private vehicles opted to stay home as protesters burned tires on major roads.

The Kenya Association of Private Schools had advised its members to assess the safety of students going to school, and most schools opted for online learning.

Kenya’s fuel prices hit a record high on Friday with the diesel price increasing by 23.5% and gasoline by 8%.

President William Ruto, who has been out of the country, is yet to comment on the new prices. In the last price review in April he attributed it to the Iran war but reduced the taxes to prevent a sharp increase in price at the time.

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Friday said the increased prices would affect all commodities and services in the country.

“The April–May comparison shows that while global crude oil prices increased by about 10.7%, Kenya’s diesel price rose by 23.5% over the same period. This points to the continued role of domestic cost buildup,” the chamber of commerce said in a statement.

Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, who joined the opposition after his impeachment in October 2024 over corruption, blamed the sharp rise on corrupt businesspeople who want to increase their profit margins.

He compared the fuel prices to those in neighboring landlocked countries that rely on Kenyan ports for importation of fuel, such as Uganda, where prices are lower.

Kenya serves as a major transport hub for businesspeople importing goods through the port of Mombasa to be ferried by road.

A man walks past burning tyres during a public transport strike over fuel prices in Nairobi, Kenya, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)

People ride past burning tyres during a public transport strike over fuel prices in Nairobi, Kenya, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)

A demonstrator places a board over burning tyres during a public transport strike over fuel prices in Nairobi, Kenya, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)

A man demonstrates near a fire during a public transport strike over fuel prices in Nairobi, Kenya, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)