HBO’s popular anthology series “The White Lotus” has clinched the top spot on IMDb’s 2025 list of most-watched series, surpassing global sensations like “Squid Game”, “Wednesday”, and “The Last of Us”. Crafted by Mike White, the satirical drama made its debut on HBO in 2021 and has since mesmerized viewers with its incisive social critique, dark wit, and visually striking cinematography. Unfolding at various lavish resort locales, the anthology delves into the interconnected lives of affluent guests and the staff serving them, delving into themes of economic inequality, power structures, and human intricacies.
IMDb revealed the rankings based on user engagement metrics, with HBO’s dystopian drama “The Last of Us” securing the second spot, and Ben Stiller’s psychological thriller “Severance” snagging third place. “#IMDb user popularity determines the Top 10 Series of 2025. What were your top 10 picks this year?,” shared the platform alongside the featured list.
Rounding out the top 10 are Netflix’s supernatural offering “Wednesday” in fourth place, the Korean survival thriller “Squid Game” in fifth, and “Dexter: Resurrection” in sixth.
“The White Lotus” has been lauded by the Television Academy, with Season 1 garnering 11 Emmy nods at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards and securing five wins in the limited or anthology series categories. Season 2 received 12 nominations at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, transitioning to compete in the drama series categories. Jennifer Coolidge clinched the Outstanding Supporting Actress award for her standout performances across both seasons.
Composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer is the creative force behind the distinctive theme music for all three seasons of “The White Lotus”. De Veer also composed the soundtrack for the 2024 film “Babygirl”.