The Rolling Stone has identified ten television shows from 2025 that have significantly impacted the small screen through innovative storytelling and creative execution. These series, spanning genres from British dramas exploring youth violence and incel culture to Star Wars prequels reflecting contemporary societal issues and historical dramas detailing presidential assassinations, showcase television's evolving narrative capabilities. Notable mentions include a British limited series on Netflix, the final season of a Star Wars prequel on Disney+, and a historical drama about President James A. Garfield's assassination on Netflix.