The longest day of the year has come and gone and summer is finally upon us. It is hard to believe but we are already halfway through 2025 and Christmas will be here before you know it.
As we approach the second part of the year, it might be the perfect time to take stock and reflect on the TV shows that have come and gone already. From streaming smash hits to some underseen gems, there are plenty you could still add to your watchlist.
We’ve pulled together this list based on the overall ‘Tomatometre’ score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes - as well as my personal recommendations at the end, as a TV reporter and writer.
Where possible we will try to include where it is possible to watch the shows as well in the UK.
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13. North of North - 100% Certified Fresh
If you are looking for a good giggle, this Canadian show joined Netflix’s line-up this year and it is very funny. I would have had it in my own recommendations. North of North follows a young Inuk woman who attempts to reinvent herself after a very public break-up. It is certified fresh with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 21 reviews - one season is out and a second is coming. | Netflix Photo: Netflix
14. The Narrow Road to the Deep North - 100% Certified Fresh
Saltburn star Jacob Elordi leads the cast of this literary adaptation - it is already out in other parts of the world on Amazon Prime and will come to the BBC at a later date. It is based on the book of the same name by Richard Flanagan. It has five episodes in total and has a 100% certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 26 reviews. | Prime Video/Curio Pictures/Sony Pictures Television Photo: Prime Video/Curio Pictures/Sony Pictures Television
15. Pee-wee as Himself - 100% Certified Fresh
This two-part documentary is about the life and career of actor Paul Ruebens - best known for playing Pee-wee Herman. It includes interviews with the comedian himself. It is available to watch via Now TV/ Sky in the UK. Pee-wee as Himself has a 100% Certified Fresh based on 45 reviews. | HBO Photo: HBO
16. Common Side Effects - 100% Certified Fresh
Adult Swim’s Common Side Effects has found a home with Channel 4 in the UK - similar to Rick and Morty. It follows two former high school lab partners stumble on a mushroom that can heal almost anything, except corporate greed. It can be streamed on Channel 4 - the renamed 4oD - and has a 100% certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 27 reviews. | Adult Swim Photo: Adult Swim