Deadline has updated its annual guide to 2025 TV premiere dates, covering new and returning series across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. The list includes hundreds of shows, with many dates still to be announced, and is refreshed daily as new information emerges. Highlights feature final seasons for popular series like Stranger Things and major returns such as The Last of Us.
Overview of the List
Deadline's comprehensive roster details premiere dates for TV series debuting or returning throughout 2025, excluding movies and specials. It encompasses broadcast networks like NBC and ABC, cable channels such as History and Bravo, and streaming services including Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video. The guide notes that PBS outlets may vary in premiere timing and includes live events like awards shows and sports, though the focus remains on scripted and unscripted series.
Key Upcoming Premieres
Early November highlights include St. Denis Medical Season 2 on NBC (November 3) and Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 on Netflix (November 4). Mid-month features All Her Fault on Peacock (November 6) and Happy’s Place Season 2 on NBC (November 7). Later in the month, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour – The End of an Era docuseries arrives on Disney+ (November 12), followed by Stranger Things Season 5A on Netflix (November 26).
December brings Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 on Disney+ (December 10), Emily in Paris Season 5 on Netflix (December 18), and the split final season of Stranger Things continuing through December 25 and 31. Many shows remain TBA, such as Virgin River Season 7 on Netflix and The Boys Season 5 on Prime Video, with some potentially shifting to 2026.
Updates and Context
The list, published on November 3, 2025, is updated daily and invites submissions to editors@deadline.com. It also recaps shows that premiered earlier in the year, like Only Murders in the Building on ABC (January 2) and Severance Season 2 on Apple TV+ (January 17). This resource aids viewers in planning their watchlists amid a crowded slate of content.