I'm a TV writer and you need to catch up on these 3 thrilling Netflix series
A number of Netflix shows have already returned with new seasons during 2025 with even more on the way.
This includes some of the streamer's major flagpole titles such as Wednesday and The Sandman. This year will also see the latest and final instalment of Stranger Things after what feels like for fans as a mammoth wait.
We've also seen follow ups for Squid Game and You. However there are smaller titles that are yet to make their comebacks to the platform.
These are smaller titles that may have passed viewers by during their debut season. There is still plenty of time for Netflix fans to catch up on all episodes before they return.
As a TV writer, these are the most underrated Netflix series that are coming back in 2025 or beyond that you should make sure you are caught up on.
Alice in Borderland
Alice in Borderland is said to be perfect for those who love dystopian sci-fi or Squid Game. The series follows obsessed gamer Arisu who suddenly finds himself in a strange, emptied-out version of Tokyo in which he and his friends must compete in dangerous games in order to survive.
There are two seasons to get through before the third lands on Netflix in September. With an 86% rating on website Rotten Tomatoes, some viewers have even declared that it is better than Squid Game.
One fan exclaimed: "Alice in Borderland is ten times better than Squid Game. The story, the plot twist, and the cast is 10/10."
Another declared: "Alice in Borderland is nothing short of a masterpiece. A perfect blend of heart-pounding suspense, deep emotional storytelling, and jaw-dropping visuals. From the very first episode, it hooks you into a dystopian Tokyo where survival isn't just a game, it's an art."
Alice in Borderland season three is streaming on Netflix from September 25.
Breathless became the most-watched series on Netflix worldwide when it was released last year. For those who were disappointed over the cancellation of Pulse, it could be the medical drama to support when the second season debuts in October.
The Spanish produced series is also said to be ideal for fans of Grey's Anatomy. According to its synopsis the arrival of a prestigious patient at Joaquín Sorolla Hospital highlights the complicated public health situation and lights the fuse of what will be a drastic, unprecedented strike.
Upon its initial release, one fan commented: "If you're looking for Grey's type show... recommend Breathless on Netflix. Better and more intense than I'd anticipated. That ending! I need a second season NOW."
Another added: "I just finished all 8 episodes of Breathless on Netflix. When's the next season? I am mad it ended where it did."
Breathless season two is streaming on Netflix from October 31.
The Lincoln Lawyer
Of the three, there is still no confirmed date for the return of Lincoln Lawyer. That's a benefit as it has the most episodes of the list to catch up.
There are currently three seasons to binge, as the fourth is reported to already be well into production with an expected 2026 release. The riveting series is an adaptation of the novels by Michael Connelly.
It follows lawyer Mickey Haller's life as a defense attorney who rules his LA courtroom from the back of a chauffeur-driven Lincoln Navigator. Each season packs it owns punch with facing complex legal battles with their own twists and turns.
Each season has one major case that follows through the main plotline and will easily keep you hooked. It boasts a 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and the latest season has critics raving with a stellar perfect score. One reviewer exclaimed: "The Lincoln Lawyer is as addictive as a courtroom drama can get."
Another added : "One of best if you want a quality thing to watch . This series is a masterpiece in its own way."
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