"Catching up on shows in the age of streaming is a Sisyphean task. No matter how many weekends you spend bingeing the latest thing, there will always be something else everyone's talking about that you'll need to catch up on. But now that we're coming up on the end of 2025, it's time to look back and see what slipped through the cracks and is worth watching over the holidays"
"Indie comedy streamer Dropout is probably the best value streaming service out there: it's a fraction of the price of Netflix, and I watch it just as often. 2025 brought a new season of its hit "improv comedians play Dungeons and Dragons" series Dimension 20, and this time the cast was transported to a steampunk world of airfaring pirates, strange new worlds, the search for family, and lots and lots of aiolis."
"Martha Wells' The Murderbot Diaries book series captured the hearts of sci-fi readers everywhere because of its trademark irreverent tone, but many wondered how exactly it would translate to the screen in an Apple TV series. The answer is remarkably well, thanks in large part to Alexander Skarsgård bringing his quirky approach to the title character. It was recently renewed for Season 2, so you can watch knowing there is more coming."
Catching up on shows in the age of streaming is a Sisyphean task because popular new series constantly demand attention. As 2025 ends, several overlooked programs across genres merit watching before 2026's new wave of TV hits arrives. Dimension 20: Cloudward, Ho! on Dropout delivers a steampunk, airfaring-pirate improv adventure that emphasizes family quests and frequent humor about aiolis, with the next season Gladlands premiering January 7, 2026. Murderbot on Apple TV adapts Martha Wells' novels with Alexander Skarsgård's quirky lead and has been renewed for Season 2. Netflix featured Cassandra, a strange German series about a smart home.
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