‘Pluribus’ Is the Most Popular TV Show of the Week; Here Are the 14 Other Shows Atop IMDb’s List

Here’s a handy guide to what’s buzzing right now, with quick primers on each series so you can dive in without missing a beat—what it’s about, where it’s streaming, who’s involved, and when new episodes arrived or are coming.

‘The Diplomat’ (2023)

Netflix’s political thriller follows U.S. ambassador Kate Wyler as she balances crisis management and a turbulent marriage. The series premiered in 2023 and returned with additional seasons, including a 2025 run. Keri Russell stars alongside Rufus Sewell and David Gyasi. It has earned critical recognition and multiple award nominations.

‘Breaking Bad’ (2008)

The acclaimed crime drama chronicles a chemistry teacher’s evolution into a methamphetamine manufacturer. It originally aired on AMC across five seasons and later expanded into the spin-off ‘Better Call Saul.’ The series is widely available on major streaming platforms and home media. Its New Mexico production base became a fixture of modern TV location lore.

‘Game of Thrones’ (2011)

HBO’s fantasy epic ran for eight seasons and concluded in 2019 with 73 episodes. The series adapts George R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” novels and spawned multiple successor projects. It remains available via HBO/Max and on home media. Production spanned locations across the U.K., Croatia, Iceland, Spain, and more.

‘Task’ (2025)

Brad Ingelsby’s Philadelphia-set crime miniseries follows an FBI-led task force targeting violent stash-house robberies. Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey star, with the seven-episode run premiering in September 2025. The series aired on HBO and streams on Max. Critics have highlighted strong performances and a grounded procedural arc.

‘Down Cemetery Road’ (2025)

From the team behind ‘Slow Horses,’ this Apple TV+ thriller adapts Mick Herron’s Zoë Boehm novels. After a suburban house explosion, a neighbor and a private investigator uncover a wider conspiracy. The series premiered on October 29, 2025, and releases episodes weekly. Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson lead the cast.

‘Nobody Wants This’ (2024)

A romantic comedy-drama about an agnostic podcaster and a newly single rabbi navigating love, family, and faith. The series streams on Netflix and returned with a second season in 2025. Kristen Bell and Adam Brody headline, with Justine Lupe and Timothy Simons co-starring. Renewal has positioned it for future seasons beyond 2025.

‘Slow Horses’ (2022)

Apple TV+’s espionage drama adapts Mick Herron’s “Slough House” novels, tracking MI5’s misfit team under Jackson Lamb. Multiple seasons have already covered the first five books, with more on the way. The series stars Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, and Kristin Scott Thomas. New seasons have followed a fall release cadence.

‘South Park’ (1997)

The long-running animated satire continues on Comedy Central, with next-day streaming now consolidated on Paramount+. A 2025 deal made Paramount+ the single streaming home for the library in many regions. New seasons and specials stream alongside broadcast premieres. Earlier seasons remain widely accessible on the service.

‘All’s Fair’ (2025)

Ryan Murphy’s glossy legal drama centers on a high-profile Los Angeles divorce firm led by Allura Grant. The series streams on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ in many international markets. The ensemble features Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash, and Teyana Taylor. It debuted in early November 2025 with multiple episodes available at launch.

‘Death by Lightning’ (2025)

Netflix’s historical miniseries dramatizes the 1881 assassination of U.S. President James A. Garfield. Michael Shannon portrays Garfield and Matthew Macfadyen plays Charles Guiteau, with the story inspired by Candice Millard’s nonfiction work. The creative team includes showrunner Mike Makowsky and director Matt Ross. Episodes stream globally on Netflix.

‘All Her Fault’ (2025)

This limited thriller adapts Andrea Mara’s novel about a mother whose child goes missing during a supposed playdate. It premiered in November 2025, with episodes rolling out across the month. In the U.S., the series streams on Peacock; in the U.K., it’s available via Sky/Now. The production comes from Carnival Films and Universal International Studios.

‘Stranger Things’ (2016)

The fifth and final season arrives in three parts, with two holiday drops and a New Year’s Eve finale. The story is set in fall 1987 and focuses on the team’s final confrontation with Vecna. Returning cast includes Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, and more. All prior seasons are available on Netflix.

‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ (2025)

Set decades before the modern films, this horror prequel explores the earlier terror in Derry, Maine. The series premiered on HBO and streams on Max, with eight episodes airing weekly. Its debut drew multi-million U.S. viewers, ranking among HBO’s strongest recent launches. The show is executive-produced by the Muschietti siblings with story credits alongside Jason Fuchs.

‘The Witcher’ (2019)

The fantasy epic returned with Season 4, introducing Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia while Laurence Fishburne joined as Regis. Netflix shot Seasons 4 and 5 back-to-back, with the fifth season planned as the finale. All current episodes stream globally on Netflix. Storylines continue the adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski’s later novels.

‘Pluribus’ (2025)

Vince Gilligan’s new sci-fi drama follows one of the few people immune to a global “joining” that links humanity into a hive mind. Rhea Seehorn leads the cast, with episodes streaming on Apple TV+. The series premiered in November 2025 with a two-episode drop and rolls out weekly thereafter. Early coverage highlights the Albuquerque setting and Gilligan’s return to high-concept storytelling.

What did we miss about your favorites this week—drop your go-to episodes and hot takes in the comments!