7 Best Series of 2025 with 100% Freshness on Rotten Tomatoes: Drama, Animation, Comedy

Which projects have been the most successful according to viewers and critics this year? We talk about the series you shouldn't miss!

Sometimes it seems that perfect ratings don't exist—especially in the world of TV series, where everyone has their own taste. But here's a fact: as many as seven projects in 2025 received the coveted 100% "freshness" on Rotten Tomatoes. Let's remind you that "freshness" is determined by how many positive reviews the films received from critics and viewers.

Here are those very seven. The ones you can't miss.

"Pee-wee as Himself" (HBO / Max)

Starring: Paul Reubens

A documentary about Paul Reubens, the man who brought Pee-wee Herman, the American Mr. Bean, to the world. Cheerful, quirky, and private.

Trailer for the series 'Pee-wee as Himself'

In his lifetime, he didn't like to talk about himself, but shortly before his death, he finally did—and it turned out to be touching, honest, and genuine. A final tribute to a great comedian.

"Common Side Effects" (Adult Swim / Cartoon Network)

Starring: David King, Emily Pendergast, Mike Judge

An adult animation, not about obscenities, but about conspiracy theories, mushrooms, pharmacists, and post-COVID phobias.

A woman in yellow clothing lies on the ground surrounded by little white figures — Shot from the trailer of the series 'Common Side Effects'

Former classmates investigate the disappearance of a cure-all drug—resulting in a serious thriller with dark humor and an overarching plot. An animated series you can't tear yourself away from.

"Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light", Season 2 (BBC One)

Starring: Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, Thomas Sangster

The return of the intimate historical drama based on Hilary Mantel's works. Henry VIII's chief advisor, Thomas Cromwell, is neither a knight nor a saint, but a man at the heart of the English Reformation.

Trailer for the series 'Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light'

Intrigue, impeccable acting, and frames like paintings—all of this is with us again.

"The Narrow Road to the Deep North" (Amazon Prime)

Starring: Jacob Elordi, Odessa Young

Prisoners of war build the Burma Railway, but this is not a story about construction.

Trailer for the series 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North'

It's about pain, loss, Doctors Without Borders, and love that has no place in hell. An adaptation of Richard Flanagan's novel, based on his father's story. It's hard to watch, but necessary.

"Get Millie Black" (Channel 4 / HBO)

Starring: Tamara Lawrance, Joseph Dempsie

A former detective from London returns to Jamaica and suddenly realizes that his past life hasn't let go. A crime from the past, a new partner, and an in-depth immersion into the culture, rhythms, and scars of the Caribbean region.

Trailer for the series 'Get Millie Black'

Marlon James's first series—and an immediate success.

"North of North" (CBC / APTN / Netflix)

Starring: Anna Lambe, Micah Harper

A comedy set in an Arctic village where the heroine decides... to get a job. This shocks everyone around her.

Trailer for the series 'North of North'

An ironic, sometimes absurd, yet surprisingly warm series about being true to yourself when everyone expects you to be someone else.

"Toxic Town" (Netflix)

Starring: Jodie Whittaker, Aimee Lou Wood

Four mothers, four tragedies, one city, and one terrifying question: was it really just an accident? The main characters seek to hold those responsible to account as dozens of children in Kirby are born with disabilities due to air pollution.

A boy riding in a wooden car and shouting with joy — Scene from the trailer of the series 'Toxic Town'

A social drama about struggle, pain, responsibility—and women who did not give up.

Seven different stories. A great reason to spend the weekend with interesting characters and well-thought-out plots. Previously, at zoomboola.com, we told about three new films released on May 20: a horror movie from Netflix, an adventure from Guy Ritchie, and a fairy tale from A24.