As 2025 comes to a close, fans have been following the tradition to look back on the biggest television shows or the ones that made fans talk about them. While there were the anticipated releases like Peacemaker Season 2, Stranger Things Season 5, and Severance Season 2, the year also brought several shows that couldn’t capture the fandom’s attention despite being amazing in their own way. So, here, we talk about 10 such underrated TV shows of 2025 that deserve your love.
1. North of North
- Release Date: January 7, 2025
- Director: Stacey Aglok MacDonald, Alethea Arnaquq-Baril
- Cast: Anna Lambe, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Tanya Tagaq, Keira Cooper, Maika Harper, Braeden Clarke, Jay Ryan, Kelly William, Zorga Qaunaq, Nutaaq Simmonds, Bailey Poching
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 7.5/ 100%
North of North is a Canadian comedy-drama on Netflix that is every bit of appreciation. It went unnoticed amid the bigger releases, such as The Pitt and Severance Season 2, at the time. However, those who have watched it have called it one of the cutest comedy series, with some heartwarming moments. So, before you step into 2026, I suggest you watch this one and popularize it among your group.
The series follows an Inuit woman named Siaja who leaves her unworthy marriage and embarks on a new journey with her daughter. She becomes a topic of gossip among the people of her community, but that doesn’t stop her from pursuing what she truly deserves.
2. Chad Powers
- Release Date: September 30, 2025
- Director: Glen Powell, Michael Waldron
- Cast: Glen Powell, Perry Mattfeld, Quentin Plair, Wynn Everett, Frankie Rodriguez, Steve Zahn
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 7.5/ 57%
Chad Powers isn’t truly underrated, but this television series is underappreciated, which is the primary reason it sits on this list. It is a sports comedy-drama that was adapted from Eli Manning’s Omaha Productions skit. Fans who watched it called out the main star, Glen Powell, for his extraordinary performance, calling him an underrated actor. Additionally, several fans took to social media to reveal that they started with low expectations but are glad they made the right decision to watch Chad Powers.
The series follows Russ Holliday, a former star college quarterback. However, in his arrogance, he committed a mistake that ended his career. So, years later, with the help of heavy makeup and prosthetics, Holliday takes the identity of Chad Powers and joins a small-town struggling team, seeking a second chance.
3. The Rainmaker
- Release Date: August 15, 2025
- Director: Michael Seitzman, Jason Richman
- Cast: Milo Callaghan, Lana Parrilla, Madison Iseman, P. J. Byrne, Dan Fogler, Wade Briggs, Robyn Cara, John Slattery
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 7.1/ 54%
Based on a well-known novel by John Grisham, The Rainmaker is a legal drama series that somehow captured the hearts of critics and those casual viewers who found time to watch it. However, even though there are some great reviews for the show on the Internet, its viewership stands nowhere compared to the mainstream shows. So, yes, The Rainmaker deserves your attention, and if you are someone who has discovered this listing, you shouldn’t ignore this television show.
The Rainmaker revolves around Rudy Baylor, who gets kicked out of a big law firm on his first day. He then joins a quirky duo of lawyers, Bruiser Stone and Deck, who take the cases of those who aren’t able to approach big lawyers. Rudy then gets involved in a high-profile case that can either make or break his career.
4. The Lowdown
- Release Date: September 23, 2025
- Director: Sterlin Harjo
- Cast: Ethan Hawke, Keith David
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 7.3/ 98%
The Lowdown is a neo-noir comedy television series that remained an underdog despite featuring an entertaining and worthy storyline. We all know that 2025 was the year dominated by sequels, and the Lowdown was a television show that was neither backed up by a big franchise name nor hyped up by a flashy trailer. However, if you try this one, you’d be rewarded by some of the natural performances that will surely live rent-free in your hearts for a really long time.
Starring Ethan Hawke as Lee Raybon, the story is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lee runs a bookstore there; he might look like a casual book dealer on the surface, but underneath, he is one of the most dangerous men you would have ever dealt with. He goes by the name ‘truthstorian,’ who never fails to dig deeper into old files or forgotten records to uncover the truth of some of the most corrupt people of Tulsa.
5. Overcompensating
- Release Date: May 15, 2025
- Director: Benito Skinner
- Cast: Benito Skinner, Wally Baram, Mary Beth Barone, Adam DiMarco, Rish Shah
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 7.7/ 93%
You might wonder how a television series with 93% Rotten Tomatoes rating can be an underrated thing. Well, it’s because, even though it is highly praised by critics and those who watched it, there are several cinephiles who haven’t yet heard of it. However, if you’re someone who never misses an opportunity to watch a comedy sitcom on weekends, try giving it a shot this time.
Overcompensating follows Benny, who adopts a fake identity in front of his peers to avoid getting ridiculed for his gay identity. When he gets into a new college, he befriends Carmen to maintain his golden boy image. Together, the duo starts navigating their college lives and giving us some of the relatable and comedic moments.
6. Task
- Release Date: September 7, 2025
- Director: Brad Ingelsby
- Cast: Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, Emilia Jones, Fabien Frankel, Thuso Mbedu, Raúl Castillo, Alison Oliver, Owen Teague, Silvia Dionicio, Martha Plimpton, Jamie McShane, Sam Keeley, Phoebe Fox
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 8/ 96%
Task is one such television show of 2025 that may or may not be called an ‘underrated’ crime thriller. The big credit for it not getting the traction it deserved goes to the initial marketing of the television series. The trailers made it look like just another crime drama series with the same old story. However, those who have watched it know that it is something really deep, and everyone in this genre should actually watch it.
Task follows a priest turned FBI Agent, Tom Brandis, who is tasked to lead a task force after losing his sense of purpose following a personal tragedy. He, along with his team, must hunt the garbage collector turned robber, who steals from the drug trap houses of the criminals to provide for his children after the death of his brother.
7. Mobland
- Release Date: March 30, 2025
- Director: Guy Ritchie
- Cast: Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt, Lara Pulver, Anson Boon, Jasmine Jobson, Mandeep Dhillon, Daniel Betts, Helen Mirren, Geoff Bell, Janet McTeer, Jordi Mollà, Toby Jones
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 8.3/ 76%
It is a gangster drama that involves actors like Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan, and a director like Guy Ritchie. But still, it remained unnoticed by a major part of the fandom. Nowadays, it’s the viral moment of a movie or a television series on social media that decides the worth of the title. So, despite harbouring strong contenders in the cast and a gripping story, Mobland couldn’t win the race as it lacked in the above-mentioned aspects.
Mobland follows two crime families: Harrigan and Stevenson. Things were never too good between them, but the situation becomes even worse when a family member of one of these families makes a mistake. Harry Da Souza, portrayed by Tom Hardy, who is a fixer, has to enter the picture to clear the mess.
8. Dept. Q
- Release Date: March 29, 2025
- Director: Scott Frank
- Cast: Matthew Goode, Kelly Macdonald, Chloe Pirrie, Alexej Manvelov, Leah Byrne, Steven Miller, Mark Bonnar, Jamie Sives, Shirley Henderson, Kate Dickie
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 8.2/ 88%
Dept. Q is another crime thriller that can’t attract a lot of viewership. Well, unlike the majority of similar shows out there, Dept. Q is a slow-burning show that focuses on trauma, troubled investigators, instead of flashy fight sequences. So, those who can stick to it until the end will never regret watching it.
Dept. Q revolves around DCI Carl Morck, a trouble investigator driven by guilt for a past decision that left one of his colleagues paralyzed and killed another. The police department establishes a unit named Q to maintain its reputation with the public. Morck, on the other hand, gathers a team of misfits to handle some of the most complex cases, which is not everyone’s cup of tea.
9. Common Side Effects
- Release Date: February 2, 2025
- Director: Joe Bennett, Steve Hely
- Cast: Dave King, Emily Pendergast, Mike Judge, Martha Kelly, Joseph Lee Anderson
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 8.5/ 100%
Despite being one of the smartest animated shows on Adult Swim and sitting with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, this is an underrated series of 2025. Whenever someone heads toward Adult Swim, they expect to watch something like Rick and Morty that features absurd humour and plenty of punchlines. However, Common Side Effects is a bit different; it features a slow-burning storytelling that demands patience. So, if you’re someone who loves to explore new things, you should definitely watch this animated show.
Common Side Effects revolves around Marshall, a researcher, who gets his hands on a miraculous blue mushroom that can cure even the deadliest disease. However, the mushroom soon starts threatening the big pharmaceutical companies. So, Marshall joins forces with his former classmate Frances to discover the conspiracies against the mushroom.
10. Black Rabbit
- Release Date: September 18, 2025
- Director: Zach Baylin, Kate Susman
- Cast: Jude Law, Jason Bateman, Cleopatra Coleman, Sope Dirisu, Amaka Okafor, Troy Kotsur
- IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes: 7.3/ 67%
Now, the list ends with another underrated gem that deserves more attention. This is a slow-burning crime thriller that lacks flamboyant entries or twists. It works well with the patient viewers, who don’t get bothered when a television show consistently shifts genres. For instance, in one moment, Black Rabbit appears as a crime thriller, and in another moment, it is a psychological drama. So, if you’re okay with these, this gem is waving at you.
Black Rabbit follows two brothers, Jake and Vince, with polar opposite personalities. While the former is good enough to pursue a decent lifestyle in New York City, the latter is a semi-criminal burdened by his past mistakes. So, when Vince is surrounded by the dangerous connections of his past, Jake steps forward to protect him.
That’s a wrap for us. So, based on the descriptions, try giving these underrated gems a shot, and do let us know which one captured your heart in the comments below.
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