Have you ever found yourself binge-watching a series, only to be left craving more? You’re not alone! The world of television has an incredible ability to draw us in, creating stories and characters that feel like part of our lives. It’s no surprise that we eagerly anticipate the return of our favorite shows, especially after long breaks!
Some long-anticipated returning shows have new seasons arriving in 2025, from The Last of Us Season 2, Black Mirror, Wednesday and Hacks. Shortlist below.
The Last of Us
Season 2
Jio Hotstar
After a two-year hiatus, The Last of Us returns to Jio Hotstar this spring to continue the story of Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Joel (Pedro Pascal), five years after the events of the first season. In Season 2, Joel and Ellie’s collective past catches up to them, drawing them into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.
Season 2 is also adding to its impressive cast with the likes of Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars.
Hacks
Season 4
Jio Hotstar
Hacks returns with its fourth season on Jio Hotstar. Season 4 contains 10 episodes, and it has debuted with two episodes followed by one episode a week for four weeks. The season finale arrives May 29. The newest teaser clip for Season 4 of the Emmy-winning comedy teases Jean Smart’s Deborah and Hannah Einbinder’s Ava at odds this season. Julianne Nicholson, Michaela Watkins, Bresha Webb, Robby Hoffman, and Eric Balfour will appear in guest starring roles.
Poker Face
Season 2
Jio Hotstar
Natasha Lyonne’s return as B.S. detector Charlie Cale in Poker Face series will take place May 8, 2025. The first three episodes will arrive that day, with a new one each week on Thursdays. The full trailer for the upcoming instalment of Rian Johnson’s case-of-the-week whodunit series highlights some of the mysteries that Natasha Lyonne‘s Charlie will attempt to solve in the second season.
Nine Perfect Strangers
Season 2
Prime Video
Nine Perfect Strangers will return to Prime Video for a second season, just in time for all those who will be suffering The White Lotus withdrawals as Season 3 just got over. Season 2 will watch nine new strangers come together at the Zauberwald wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps in a wintertime wonderland.
Wednesday
Season 2
Netflix
Though not much has been revealed about Netflix’s Wednesday for Season 2, executive producers Al Gough and Miles Millar promise 'darker and more complex' episodes as the titular character continues her studies at Nevermore Academy in 2025.
Season 1 didn’t dive into her famous Addams family members too much, but her mom Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones), father Gomez (Luis Guzman) and brother Pugsley (Isaac Ordoñez) are said to appear more in Season 2 as the show explores the family’s history. This could potentially open up an opportunity to meet more wacky members from the family tree and the return of Uncle Fester (Fred Armisen).
Squid Games
Season 3
Netflix
It’s challenging to discuss Season 3 of Netflix’s popular Korean drama without revealing too much about Season 2, which premiered on December 26. Season 3 continues the broader narrative from the second season, so viewers can expect to see unresolved plot points addressed. Lee Jung-Jae will reprise his role as Gi-Hun, along with other characters who survived another round of the dystopian games crafted by Hwang Dong-hyuk, who filmed the second and third seasons back-to-back.
Severance
Season 2
Apple TV
With more than two years between the release of Apple TV+’s Severance Season 2 and the first season, things might be fuzzy in some viewers’ memories, but the science fiction thriller series took off for a reason. Starring Adam Scott as Mark Scout, the show explores an extreme version of a work-life balance with certain employees at Lumon Industries undergoing a surgical procedure that severs their work brain from their out-of-work brain. Employees who work on the severed floor go into work and essentially become a different person while they complete their assignments before reverting back to their outer-world selves, with no recollection of what they do for work.
The White Lotus
Season 3
Jio Hotstar
For the uninitiated, The White Lotus is a satirical series that critiques American travel culture through its portrayal of wealthy guests at a luxurious resort. The recently released third season continues to explore themes of privilege and absurdity, revealing the hidden dynamics and secrets of its characters. Each episode delivers sharp social commentary while highlighting the absurdities of the guests’ interactions. Viewers can expect a thought-provoking examination of societal norms that challenges perceptions of luxury and entitlement.
Words Platform Desk
Date 29.04.2025