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Stranger Things is the most anticipated TV show of 2025 in the US, with 507,858 monthly Google searches.
Wednesday and Severance rank second and third, respectively.
The Last of Us, Euphoria, and The Bear are also included in the top 20.
2025 is almost here, but for many they’re looking past the big night and are already waiting for their favourite shows to return. A new study has looked at which TV shows are the most anticipated for 2025 in the UK, with Stranger Things crowned top.
The study, conducted by JeffBet, looked at the number of monthly Google searches for 34 TV shows set to be released in 2025 to find which ones Americans are most excited for. A total of 15 search variations were used for each show including ‘[TV show] release date,’ ‘[TV show] new season,’ and ‘[TV show] 2025.’
Stranger Things is the most anticipated TV show of 2025, with 507,858 monthly Google searches. With the upcoming release of season five approaching, there has been a lot of excitement around how the show will wrap up its final season. Regular faces will return, including Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers, and Millie Bobby Brown Bongiovi as Eleven.
Following in second is Wednesday, with 302,893 monthly Google searches. Jenna Ortega returns as Wednesday Addams in season two of Wednesday next year, as she continues to seek out supernatural mysteries at Nevermore Academy.
Severance is placed third, with 215,965 monthly Google searches. The concept of Severance has created a huge fanbase for the show, with audiences eager to find out what writers have in store for season two. Adam Scott will be returning as Mark Scout, and fans will see some new as well as old faces.
Ginny and Georgia comes in fourth, with 175,575 monthly Google searches. After a shocking season two finale, fans have been anxiously awaiting a season three release since January 2023. Not much is known about what will happen in the third season, but regular favorites will return – as well as new faces.
Rounding out the top five is The Last of Us, with 173,595 monthly Google searches. Since the post-apocalyptic drama was initially released, there has been a buzz around when season two will follow. Pedro Pascal is set to reprise his role of Joel, while Bella Ramsey returns to play Ellie.
The top 20 most anticipated TV shows of 2025:
Ranking sixth is Euphoria, with 133,386 monthly Google searches. Fans of Euphoria have been waiting for the long-awaited third season since 2022, eagerly waiting for more information on when it will be released. While not much is known about the premise of season three, it has been rumored that it will center around the lives of the main characters after they have left high school.
Following in seventh is You, with 128,632 monthly Google searches. The fifth and final season of the psychological thriller is set to release next year, with Penn Badgley returning as Joe Goldberg one last time. The plot of this season has been kept a mystery from fans, as they anticipate what will actually happen to Joe – and if he will ever receive any consequences for his actions.
Yellowjackets ranks eighth, with 119,545 monthly Google searches. With the interesting end to season two, the third season will likely reveal more about the events from the 1996 timeline and how these influence the characters’ development in the present day. Not much has been revealed, however, it has been rumored that it will be one of the most shocking seasons to date.
Invincible is in ninth place, with 113,156 monthly Google searches. The adult animated superhero show has become a favorite since its release in 2021. With a cliffhanger ending, audiences have been looking forward to the third season which is due to be released early next year.
In tenth place is The Bear, with 99,295 monthly Google searches. After season three, the show got the green light to start production on a new season – a happy moment for fans of the comedy-drama. There were a lot of critical moments in season three that could change Carmy’s world forever, leaving the audiences with questions they hope to find the answer to in the upcoming release.
Speaking on the findings, a spokesperson for JeffBet said,
“Understanding which TV shows are the most anticipated for 2025, whether new seasons of beloved series or entirely new shows, offers insights into cultural trends, audience preferences, and the entertainment industry’s evolution.
“Anticipation for returning shows often showcases the power of established fan bases. Social media and digital platforms have made fandoms more vocal, amplifying buzz around specific series.
“The excitement for returning shows suggests that US audiences deeply value continuity and long-form narratives, where characters and stories evolve over time.”
Sources:
Google Keyword Planner
Methodology:
A list of 34 TV shows set to release in 2025 were put through Google Keyword Planner to see which is the most anticipated across the US, based on monthly Google searches between November 2023 and October 2024. The below 15 search term variations were used for each show:
