Here Are the Top 15 Most-Popular TV Shows on IMDb This Week, with ‘Pluribus’ Yet Again on Top

Viewers are flocking to a diverse array of television series this week ranging from long-awaited sci-fi premieres to the final chapters of beloved fantasy epics. The current lineup features a heavy dose of thriller mysteries and high-stakes dramas that have captured global attention. Streaming platforms are competing fiercely with star-studded limited series and animated adaptations of popular tabletop campaigns. This list reflects the titles generating the most significant interest and engagement right now.

‘Tulsa King’ (2022–)

Sylvester Stallone stars in this crime drama as Dwight Manfredi who is a mafia capo exiled to Oklahoma after a twenty-five-year prison sentence. He sets up a new criminal empire in Tulsa by recruiting a ragtag crew of locals to help him run his operations. The series mixes fish-out-of-water comedy with traditional mobster violence as Dwight navigates the modern world. Viewers enjoy the charisma of the lead performance and the unique setting for a gangster story.

‘Game of Thrones’ (2011–2019)

HBO’s landmark fantasy series remains a staple in the streaming rotation years after its conclusion. New audiences and re-watchers alike are drawn to the complex political maneuvering and power struggles for the Iron Throne of Westeros. The saga of the Stark and Lannister families offers an unmatched scale of production and narrative density. Its enduring popularity is often bolstered by the release of related spinoff projects that reignite interest in the original lore.

‘Last Samurai Standing’ (2025)

This brutal survival drama is set in the late Meiji era where hundreds of swordsmen gather for a deadly competition. Junichi Okada stars as a warrior who enters the battle royale at Tenryuji Temple in hopes of winning a massive prize to save his ailing family. The participants must journey from Kyoto to Tokyo while collecting wooden tags from their defeated opponents. The series combines historical fiction with intense action sequences reminiscent of modern survival games.

‘The Witcher’ (2019–)

The fantasy drama adapts the beloved book series with a focus on the intertwined destinies of Geralt of Rivia and Princess Ciri. The narrative continues to explore the political chaos of the Continent as monsters and mages vie for power. Viewers are watching closely to see how the new casting dynamics settle in as the show enters its latest chapter. The production remains known for its elaborate sword fights and rich production design.

‘The Mighty Nein’ (2025–)

Critical Role fans are celebrating the release of this animated adaptation of their second Dungeons & Dragons campaign. The series follows a band of misfit adventurers in the continent of Wildemount who become unlikely allies amidst a brewing war between the Dwendalian Empire and the Kryn Dynasty. Each member of the party carries a dark past and secrets that slowly unravel as they travel together. The show blends high fantasy action with character-driven drama and humor.

‘My Hero Academia’ (2016–)

The long-running anime series approaches its climactic battles as the heroes confront the villains in an all-out war for the future of society. Izuku Midoriya and his classmates from Class 1-A must master their quirks to stand against Shigaraki and the powerful All For One. The story emphasizes the weight of legacy and the true meaning of heroism amidst crumbling cities and public despair. Viewers are glued to the screen to see which heroes will survive the final confrontation.

‘One-Punch Man’ (2015–)

The action-comedy anime continues to entertain audiences with the story of Saitama and his struggle to find a worthy opponent. The unassuming hero has grown so powerful that he can defeat any monster or villain with a single punch which leads to an existential crisis of boredom. The series satirizes standard superhero tropes while delivering spectacular animation during the escalating battles involving the Hero Association. Fans remain invested in the colorful cast of side characters who strive for recognition in Saitama’s shadow.

‘Absentia’ (2017–2020)

This thriller series has found a resurgent audience as viewers rediscover the story of FBI agent Emily Byrne. Stana Katic plays the agent who disappears while hunting a notorious serial killer and is declared dead in absentia. She returns six years later with no memory of her captivity only to find her husband remarried and herself implicated in a new series of murders. The plot follows her desperate attempt to reclaim her identity and prove her innocence while fleeing the law.

‘Landman’ (2024–)

Taylor Sheridan expands his television empire with this modern drama set in the boomtowns of West Texas. Billy Bob Thornton stars as a crisis executive navigating the high-stakes world of oil rigs and billion-dollar deals. The series highlights the roughnecks and wildcatters fueling a geopolitical battle for climate and economic supremacy. It delivers a gritty look at the fortune-seeking culture where immense wealth and immediate danger go hand in hand.

‘A Man on the Inside’ (2024–)

Ted Danson collaborates with creator Mike Schur again for this crime comedy based on the documentary called ‘The Mole Agent’. The story follows a retired widower who finds a new lease on life when he answers an ad to become an undercover private investigator. He infiltrates a retirement home to solve a theft mystery and ends up building unexpected connections with the residents. The show balances lighthearted humor with poignant moments about aging and companionship.

‘All Her Fault’ (2025)

Sarah Snook leads this gripping mystery limited series as a mother named Marissa Irvine who arrives to pick up her son from a playdate. She discovers that the woman who answers the door is a stranger and her child has been kidnapped by a deceptive nanny. The investigation unearths a web of secrets involving her husband and a past tragedy that connects the families involved. Viewers are captivated by the unpredictable twists and the intense performances that drive this story of parental nightmare and deception.

‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ (2025–)

This prequel series takes viewers back to the town of Derry in the 1960s to explore the origins of the shapeshifting entity known as Pennywise. The story delves into the history of the curse that plagues the community and the earlier generations who tried to survive it. Bill Skarsgård reprises his terrifying role as the dancing clown to deliver fresh scares and expand the mythology of the Stephen King universe. The narrative focuses on the systemic trauma within the town that allows the monster to feed and thrive.

‘Stranger Things’ (2016–2025)

The cultural phenomenon returns for its massive final season to conclude the battle for Hawkins and the world. Eleven and her friends face their most formidable challenge yet as the boundary between the Upside Down and reality completely collapses. The group must unite one last time to destroy Vecna and close the gates forever before the shadow consumes their town. Fans are tuning in to see how the Duffer Brothers wrap up the nostalgic sci-fi horror saga that defined a generation of streaming.

‘The Beast in Me’ (2025)

Claire Danes stars in this tense psychological thriller about an acclaimed author grieving the tragic death of her young son. She finds a dangerous new muse when a wealthy real estate mogul named Nile Jarvis moves into the house next door. The author begins an obsessive investigation into her neighbor after learning he was once the prime suspect in the disappearance of his wife. Her writing process blurs the line between fiction and reality as she uncovers disturbing truths about the man living just yards away.

‘Pluribus’ (2025–)

Vince Gilligan returns to the screen with a psychological sci-fi drama set in a peculiar version of Albuquerque. Rhea Seehorn stars as Carol Sturka who discovers she is the only person immune to an alien virus that forces humanity into a hive mind of relentless positivity. Carol must navigate a world where the infected population tries to assimilate her into their peaceful but eerie collective consciousness. The series explores themes of free will and the necessity of negative emotions through a dark and satirical lens.

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