10 New And Returning Series Worth Adding To Your Watchlist In April 2025
Some shows grab attention with flashy scenes and loud moments, but these take a quieter approach—and that’s exactly why they work. This April, new releases and returning favorites across streaming platforms offer genre shifts and performances that unfold gradually. Let’s dive into ten shows that are truly worth your time.
Fallout
Released April 12 on Prime Video, “Fallout” brings gritty beauty and sharp wit to the end of the world. Walton Goggins owns the wasteland, all swagger and scars. Based on the cult-favorite game, it blends apocalypse with retro charm. Just one episode in, and you’ll feel the heat.
Ripley
Andrew Scott turns charm into quiet menace in “Ripley,” which premiered on Netflix. Filmed entirely in black-and-white, the series gives every lie a sharp, visual edge. Each frame is deliberate. Highsmith’s novel isn’t brought to life with flash, but with a chilling precision that pulls you.
Baby Reindeer
Forget the melodrama—”Baby Reindeer” shows obsession in its rawest form: twisted, unsettling, and painfully real. Every moment hits with an uncomfortable truth. Now streaming on Netflix, it turns everyday encounters into edge-of-your-seat tension. Based on Richard Gadd’s own story, this drama forces you to confront the darker side of connection.
The Sympathizer
“The Sympathizer” turns a spy’s double life into a tightrope walk where loyalty is lethal. Robert Downey Jr. slips between roles with ease, but the real suspense lies in questions of identity. It’s a masterful blend of political commentary and character study—every twist cuts deep and lands hard.
Under The Bridge
Some stories linger for all the wrong reasons. “Under The Bridge,” which premiered on Hulu, dramatizes the harrowing 1997 murder of Reena Virk. Lily Gladstone stars as a cop peeling back layers of pain disguised as everyday life. With quiet intensity, the show grips hard—its realism haunting, its restraint unforgettable.
Them: The Scare
“Them: The Scare,” streaming on Prime Video starting April 25, delivers a fresh take on horror. Deborah Ayorinde returns as a detective facing supernatural forces in 1990s L.A. The tension builds through unsettling silence, with shadows moving in strange ways, creating a quietly intense atmosphere.
Franklin
Michael Douglas transforms Franklin into a shrewd, flawed statesman in Apple TV+’s “Franklin.” This isn’t about colonial nostalgia—it’s about diplomacy under pressure. The series unfolds with quiet tension, showing that while history may move slowly, its echoes are always felt right now.
Sugar
Detectives usually follow clues, but “Sugar” takes a different path, starting with them and ending in something much stranger. Colin Farrell stars in this Apple TV+ mystery, which premiered on April 5. A mix of noir and surreal visuals, the show keeps reality simmering beneath the surface, twisting your trust just as it does the characters.
Loot (Season 2)
April brought back “Loot” with Maya Rudolph, diving into another round of awkward self-discovery. Wealth doesn’t solve much here, especially when ego gets in the way. Season 2 hits harder with sharper writing and perfect timing—each laugh lands like a well-aimed jab, right where it stings.
The Circle (Season 6)
“The Circle” returns to Netflix with a fresh round of identity games where fake personas clash with real emotions. The series is filled with twists that shake up the dynamics, as the digital facades begin to crack and trust starts to break down. Contestants may keep smiling, but each glance reveals the underlying tension—no one is truly comfortable.
