4 Best Horror Shows That Debuted In 2025

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In 2025, new horror shows like Alien: Earth and It: Welcome to Derry catered to a wide range of tastes within the genre. Some shows successfully combined horror with science fiction and mystery, making the stories more appealing to a broader audience. Groundbreaking series such as The Twilight Zone and Alfred Hitchcock Presents paved the way for horror to become widely popular.

Because of shows like American Horror Story and The Walking Dead, horror has become a popular genre on television. Now, creators have more freedom to explore it, and each year brings a wave of new horror shows to streaming platforms. Some become instant favorites, while others don’t quite make a lasting impression.

Even shows that aren’t very good usually offer some variety. Looking at the best new horror shows of 2025, it’s clear the genre covers a wide range of styles and themes. You’ll find classic horror shows that are funny, sad, and scary, with stories that are either realistic or involve the supernatural.

4. Dexter: Resurrection

It’s remarkable that the Dexter franchise has lasted as long as it has, but even more surprising is its knack for overcoming major setbacks. Just like the main character, the show has repeatedly found a way to reinvent itself and succeed, even when it seemed like it had reached its end.

By the time the final episode of Dexter: New Blood aired, many viewers were ready for Michael C. Hall’s portrayal of the serial killer to be over. The original Dexter finale was widely disliked, and though Dexter: New Blood was better, most people were relieved when the show appeared to end with Dexter definitively killed off.

Despite the success of the prequel, Dexter: Original Sin, in early 2025, the original Dexter series was surprisingly revived with Dexter: Resurrection. While a reboot could have felt stale, the addition of fresh faces like Peter Dinklage and Uma Thurman immediately breathed new life into the show.

3. The Bondsman

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Although the return of the lead actor helped boost interest in Dexter: Resurrection, The Bondsman only needed Kevin Bacon’s name to attract viewers. Years after a Tremors TV series he pitched failed to get made, despite strong fan support, Bacon returned to comedic horror on television as the star of this Amazon Prime show.

In The Bondsman, Hub Halloran is a bounty hunter who unexpectedly returns from the dead. He quickly learns his job has changed: instead of tracking down criminals, he’s now tasked with hunting demons that have escaped from hell and are roaming the earth. Essentially, he’s still a bail bondsman, but his targets are now the undead.

The film’s fantastic concept gives Kevin Bacon a chance to shine in a wildly entertaining, funny, and over-the-top adventure reminiscent of Ash vs Evil Dead. It doesn’t take itself seriously for a moment, making The Bondsman a genuinely enjoyable and gruesome experience that unfortunately didn’t last as long as it deserved.

2. Alien: Earth

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In 2025, two well-known horror series made their television debut, and Alien: Earth unfortunately premiered first. Created by Noah Hawley, known for Fargo, this prequel to the 1979 film Alien featured Sydney Chandler as Wendy, a unique character—a synthetic being with a human mind housed in a robotic body.

Despite tackling the complicated backstory of the Alien franchise in its first season, Alien: Earth didn’t sacrifice its characters. Wendy and the group known as the “Lost Boys” are both fascinating and heartbreaking, and their journey is a truly gripping, suspenseful, and frightening experience.

Thanks to the scheming of the Weyland Yutani corporation, the characters come face-to-face with the terrifying Xenomorph. The show, Alien: Earth, successfully captures the franchise’s grand, detailed sci-fi atmosphere on television while remaining genuinely frightening. It’s a brutal and unpredictable series, but still manages to include touching moments of warmth and humanity.

This series is excellent and would likely be considered the best new horror show of the year in most cases. However, shortly after Alien: Earth premiered, another well-known horror franchise finally made its television debut after a considerable hiatus.

1. It: Welcome to Derry

Even with strong competition from shows like Alien: Earth, It: Welcome to Derry stands out as the best horror TV series of 2025, and possibly the most impressive new horror release of the year. Similar to director Andy Muschietti’s previous It films, this series expertly mixes the relatable experiences of growing up with thrilling, fast-paced horror, all set in a small town.

The new series, It: Welcome to Derry, really brings Stephen King’s terrifying town to life thanks to its detailed setting and longer episodes. While the young characters are endearing and the show doesn’t shy away from shocking deaths, it’s the overall ambitious scale of the series that’s most impressive.

This prequel feels like a mix of Twin Peaks and the original It films, building on the story’s world while still delivering plenty of frightening moments. Even with a strong year for sci-fi horror, funny horror comedies, and the return of classic series, It: Welcome to Derry is arguably the best new horror show of the year.

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2025-12-16 23:34