Apple TV’s Pluribus has taken the No. 1 spot on Rotten Tomatoes’ Best TV Shows of 2025 list with a perfect 100% score from critics.
Rotten Tomatoes’ list of the best TV shows of 2025 has a new leader — and it’s a fresh release already making waves across the industry. Apple TV’s Pluribus, created by Vince Gilligan of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul fame, has officially claimed the No. 1 spot with a flawless 100% critic score.
The series, which just debuted this past Friday, has earned universal acclaim from dozens of critics. Its impressive total of 74 reviews sets it apart from other shows with perfect scores this year — making it statistically tougher to maintain that unblemished rating compared to titles with fewer reviews.
Rotten Tomatoes’ ranking is determined by critic scores, and while multiple series have reached 100%, Pluribus leads due to its volume of critical input. Other standout series rounding out the top of the list include Pee-Wee As Himself, The Chair Company, and The Narrow Road to the Deep North, all of which have also received glowing reviews from critics.
Here’s a look at the current top 20:
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Pluribus (Season 1) – 100%
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Pee-Wee As Himself (Miniseries) – 100%
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The Chair Company (Season 1) – 100%
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The Narrow Road to the Deep North (Miniseries) – 100%
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Long Story Short (Season 1) – 100%
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Platonic (Season 2) – 100%
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Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light (Season 2) – 100%
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Common Side Effects (Season 1) – 100%
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Code of Silence (Season 1) – 100%
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North of North (Season 1) – 100%
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Ballard (Season 1) – 100%
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The Righteous Gemstones (Season 4) – 100%
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Toxic Town (Miniseries) – 100%
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Asura (Season 1) – 100%
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Dying for Sex (Miniseries) – 98%
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Mr. Scorsese (Miniseries) – 98%
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King of the Hill (Season 14) – 98%
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The Lowdown (Season 1) – 98%
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Reacher (Season 3) – 98%
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The Rehearsal (Season 2) – 98%
When it comes to audience reception, Asura currently leads with an impressive 94% audience score, followed closely by Pee-Wee As Himself, Common Side Effects, Mr. Scorsese, King of the Hill, and The Rehearsal, all scoring above 90%.
Most of the shows debuting their first seasons have already been renewed for a second, signaling strong confidence in their success. Meanwhile, The Righteous Gemstones concluded its run this year with its fourth and final season.
While Pluribus reigns supreme for now, even a single negative review could shake its perfect score — but as it stands, it’s a must-watch hit for 2025 and a major win for Apple TV and Vince Gilligan’s creative legacy.
