10 Best New TV Masterpieces No One Is Talking About

It’s becoming harder and harder to stand out in the television landscape. Decades ago, there were only the big three (NBC, CBS, and ABC), so every new TV series would have millions of eyeballs on it. Today, there are not only numerous networks but also dozens of streaming services, all launching new productions every month. Numerous shows thus come and go without much fanfare or stay around for a few years before the masses ever get to know about them.

In 2025, a few new small-screen projects have gotten the attention they deserve. These include Adolescence, The Studio, Task, and The Resident. Regrettably, several others remain submerged. But it’s never too late to watch anything. If you are done with the popular shows, here is what you can now start investing your time in. Each of these has had a strong start. Hopefully, none of them gets canceled down the line.

Here are 10 fantastic new TV shows nobody is talking about.

‘Too Much’

Jessica Salmon (Megan Stalter) is fresh out of a relationship and hurting. She is working to rebuild her life even as past habits and unresolved personal issues threaten to undo her progress. She thus uproots her life, moving from New York to London. An avid reader and cinephile, she has always had a romantic view of Britain, so she is taken aback by the loneliness and poor living conditions once she arrives. But everything changes for her in Too Much when she meets Indie musician Felix Remen (Will Sharpe) in a bar.

Watching Love as It Blossoms

Inspiring and never far-fetched, Netflix’s Too Much is a quiet triumph. It’s a joy to watch as the emotional bond between Jessica and Felix subtly grows. In time, the two share regrets, wishes, and plans for the future. Never in a rush, showrunners Lena Dunham (better known for creating HBO’s Girls) and Luis Felber follow the nuances and all the tiny epiphanies of this unlikely pairing through various ordinary moments, giving the viewer the sense we’re watching it all transpire in real time.

‘Atomic’

Max (James Nelson-Joyce), a drug driver, and Mohammed “JJ” (Adam Bakri), a man on the lam, are the central protagonists of Atomic. The two get caught up in a drug cartel’s plot to smuggle uranium capable of fueling a major nuclear bomb. While at it, they get pursued by spies and traffickers. But running is the least of their problems.

It’s a Blast… Literally

Though you may quibble with both Nelson-Joyce’s and Bakri’s performances (the first acts as if he is part of the scenery, while the other gladly chews it), Prime’s Atomic was never structured as an actors’ showcase. Instead, it’s a lengthy adrenaline rush with adequate cliffhangers, twists, and turns to justify its length. This is guaranteed to keep action lovers wide-eyed all through. And as we’d expect, there is some nourishing discourse about environmental conservation and the devastating effects of nuclear advancements.

‘Bon Appétit, Your Majesty’

No surprise when Chef de Cuisine Yeon Ji-yeong (Im Yoon-a), wins a prestigious cooking competition in Bon Appétit, Your Majesty. But as she is savoring the victory, she is mysteriously transported back in time to the Joseon dynasty after a solar eclipse. Arriving at the royal court of the tyrannical King Yi Heon (Lee Chae-min), she is initially viewed with suspicion but soon wows the food-loving ruler with her modern cooking skills. Now she must navigate the usual court intrigue.

Plenty of Food for Thought

From The Menu to The Bear, the 2020s have already served us numerous great stories about fictional chefs. Now settle for Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, which tends to the taste buds the same way, with an additional slice of Outlander. Deserving of the heights reached by Squid Game, the Netflix Korean drama brilliantly blends witty banter, tension, and philosophical musings, leaving viewers full. The costume design and set decoration are incredible, too, covering every little detail about the period. Bon Appétit, Viewer!

‘Long Story Short’

Bojack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg is back with another excellent animated series. Long Story Short uses a non-linear structure to examine the lives of three Jewish siblings through infancy, adolescence, and parenthood. Grief, identity, and legacy emerge as major themes.

Family Is Always More Exciting Than It Looks

Engrossing and mystifying, this Netflix series benefits from a heady dose of artsy animation and psychoanalytic dialogue, thanks in part to Bob-Waksberg, an adherent of deep discourse regarding even the simplest of matters. All the mature themes are easier to break down, thanks to the zany humor. Will this become as big as Bojack? Unlikely, considering it hasn’t generated major buzz, but it is worth every minute.

‘Demascus’

Ignored by AMC but acquired by Tubi, Demascus is about Demascus (Okieriete Onaodowan), a thirty-something man frustrated by his mundane existence. His job doesn’t excite him, and the grief following his mother’s death refuses to go away. Following a therapist’s suggestion, he enters an experimental scientific program called D.I.R.T. (“Digital Immersive Reality Therapy”) that allows him to experience various alternate timelines of his own life where he has a more fulfilled life.

Science Makes Therapy Better

Brilliantly examining masculinity and self-acceptance, Demascus is easy to relate to. The peerless handling of both the questions surrounding Damascus’ identity and the better parts of his life will wow you. For heartbreaking scenarios, sheer thrills, moments of awakening, and hypnotic weirdness, nothing beats the show. The multiverse has never explored this beautifully, and it would be great if the D.I.R.T. technology becomes a reality in the near future.

‘Lynley’

Lynley’s Detective Inspector Thomas “Tommy” Lynley (Leo Suter) comes from an aristocratic family, so his colleagues hate him and wonder what he is even doing here. Thankfully, his partner, DS Barbara Havers (Sofia Barclay), from a working-class upbringing, is more cordial. Together, the two solve some of the most complex crimes ever brought to the department’s front desk.

Fish in Unfamiliar Waters

Nowadays, BritBox has tons of great detective shows, but Lynley has the potential to beat them all. The magnificent tale mines its plot from the Inspector Lynley book series by Elizabeth George and entertains by plunging the bewildered lawman further and further into unfamiliar territory. The humanistic spin on crime makes the viewing experience worth it, and you’ll be mad that there are only four episodes available for Season 1. Hopefully, more will come in the near future.

‘Washington Black’

Washington Black traces the journey of George Washington “Wash” Black (Ernest Kingsley Jr.), an 11-year-old at a plantation, whose life starts changing for the better when he is brought under the wing of British inventor Christopher “Titch” Wilde (Tom Ellis). After a shocking death, Wash and Titch flee using an experimental hot-air balloon, embarking on a globe-trotting journey. Along the way, Wash discovers his own talents.

A Journey Worth Remembering

With a gallery of fantastic views, fun characters, humor, science, and history, Washington Black will captivate all who harbor a sense of wonder and a longing for adventure. With a strong cast that also includes Sterling K. Brown and Charles Dance, the hot-air balloon always remains stable, performance-wise. Wanuri Kahiu also does excellent work in the director’s seat. Note to Hulu: It would be great to have more shows like this right here.

‘Deli Boys’

The multimillionaire owner of a chain of ABC Delis is dead in Deli Boys, and when the tears stop flowing, his sons Mir Dar (Asif Ali) and Raj Dar (Saagar Shaikh) discover that their opulent lives were actually made possible by criminal dealings. Their dad’s deli business was just a front for a cocaine smuggling operation. Was the golf accident even a golf accident? The two bros, one hardworking, one a full-time playboy, must now decide whether to continue building daddy’s empire or bring it down.

The Life of an Heir Isn’t Easy

There is plenty of entertainment as the siblings are driven over the edge by shrewish business associates, creeping law enforcement officers, and their own raging emotions. Think The Brothers Sun meets Breaking Bad, and you have some idea where this wonderfully executed Hulu tale eventually docks. Keep an eye out for Sofia Black-D’Elia and Poorna Jagannathan. They are excellent here. The latter won Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series at the Gotham TV Awards.

‘Bookish’

Set in 1940s London, Bookish is about an antiquarian bookseller, Gabriel Book (Mark Gatiss), whose intelligence and vast knowledge are valued by the police. His input is thus required when solving every major crime. Book is also tied up in a marriage of convenience with his childhood friend Trottie (Polly Walker) to hide his LGBTQ orientation.

Knowledge Is the Greatest Weapon

Confident and emitting the assured aura that has gotten him plenty of work throughout his career, Mark Gatiss gives his all in Bookish, starring alongside an exquisitely lovely and emotionally strained Walker. Though not historical, the series reminds us of a difficult period when even the most competent and respected members of society had to hide their sexual orientation to avoid being persecuted. Besides that, there is some great dialogue here.

‘Outrageous’

Outrageous is about the Mitfords, an aristocratic British family who became particularly well known in the 1930s for the defiant six Mitford sisters. Rejecting societal expectations and traditional gender roles while staying opinionated on political matters, the sisters became widely notorious. They ultimately earned themselves the names: Jessica the Communist, “Diana the Fascist, Unity the Hitler-lover, Deborah the Duchess, Nancy the Novelist, and Pamela the unobtrusive poultry connoisseur.

Writing Their Own Rules

A simple, cleverly told, yet provocative tale about the joys of sisterhood, Outrageous is an exquisitely handled character series fueled by a bold script and the considerable skill of the leads. Viewers will find themselves torn over whether to love or hate the sisters, given the extreme views some of them hold, but the themes of female empowerment and gender equality stand strong. The costume designer deserves a raise, too.

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