Critics Rank Top Netflix Hits and Biggest TV Duds of 2025

Critics celebrate series like Adolescence and Task as the 2025 television season concludes with a mixture of breakout hits and high-profile failures.Ted Danson and Kathy Bates earned praise for their respective roles in A Man on the Inside and Matlock while Heated Rivalry emerged as the most discussed show.The year also saw significant disappointments from Kim Kardashian and Meghan Markle as streaming services relied on returning franchises like Stranger Things.