critic's picks

Complementing Deadline's recent roundup of 2025's standout new shows—which spotlighted shared picks like Apple TV's 'Pluribus' and Netflix's 'Death by Lightning'—the Detroit Free Press has compiled its own top 10 list, highlighting a banner year for streaming. HBO's 'Task' claims the #1 spot for its gripping FBI tale, joined by Hulu's 'Paradise' and others blending drama, comedy, and history.