A new year always brings new seasons of television. But some shows leave their fans waiting longer than a year for new content. In 2025, a ton of series will return after an especially long hiatus.

A combination of industry strikes, long post-production periods to support special effects, filming conflicts, and more can contribute to the lengthy time periods between seasons. This means some shows on this list last aired episodes back in 2022(!). From Apple TV+’s Severance to Netflix’s Stranger Things, here’s a look at all the shows premiering new episodes in 2025 after an extended hiatus.

Severance – Season 2, Premiering January 2025

Network: Apple TV+

Last air date: April 8, 2022

New season arriving: January 17, 2025

Hiatus length: 1,015 days

What we know: In the long-awaited season 2, Mark (Adam Scott) and his friends learn the dire consequences of trifling with the severance barrier, leading them further down a path of woe. Other than that, Apple TV+ is keeping the details of Severance‘s return mysterious. The season 1 cast will return, in addition to quite a few new cast members. New faces include Gwendoline Christie, Bob Balaban, Merritt Wever, Alia Shawkat, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, John Noble, Robby Benson, and Stefano Carannante. More on Severance

Yellowjackets – Season 3, Premiering February 2025

Network: Showtime / Paramount+

Last air date: May 26, 2023

New season arriving: February 14, 2025

Hiatus length: 630 days

What we know: Showtime has yet to release an official synopsis for season 3 of Yellowjackets. However, we know all major cast members from season 2 will reprise their roles in season 3, minus Juliette Lewis (RIP adult Natalie). Hilary Swank and Joel McHale will also join S3. More on Yellowjackets

The White Lotus – Season 3, Premiering February 2025

Network: HBO / Max

Last air date: December 11, 2022

New season arriving: February 16, 2025

Hiatus length: 798 days

What we know: Season 3 of The White Lotus will take the anthology series to a new resort located in Thailand. Though we don’t know much about our new cast of characters or what they’ll face at the resort, fans can expect at least one familiar face. Natasha Rothwell will reprise her role as Belinda Lindsey, the spa manager at the Hawaiian resort who snagged some business-building cash from Jennifer Coolidge’s Tanya McQuoid in season 1. You can see a few general character descriptions for the new season here.

This season’s ensemble also features Leslie Bibb, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Dom Hetrakul, Tayme Thapthimthong, Christian Friedel, Morgana O’Reilly, Lek Patravadi, Shalini Peiris, Walton Goggins, Aimee Lou Wood, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sarah Catherine Hook, Sam Nivola, Nicholas Duvernay, Arnas Fedaravičius, Scott Glenn, and Blackpink’s Lisa Manobal. More on The White Lotus

Andor – Season 2, Premiering April 2025

Network: Disney+

Last air date: November 23, 2022

New season arriving: April 22, 2025

Hiatus length: 881 days

What we know: Season 2 will see Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor prepare to lead a resistance against the Empire. The new season will apparently span a time period of four years leading up to the events of the film Rogue One. Ben Mendelsohn will reprise his Rogue One role as Orson Krennic, along with Forest Whitaker as Saw Gerrera and Alan Tudyk as droid K-2SO. More on Andor

Black Mirror – Season 7, Premiering 2025

Network: Netflix

Last air date: June 15, 2023

New season arriving: TBA 2025

What we know: The seventh season of Netflix’s dark sci-fi dystopia anthology series will feature six episodes. Two of these episodes are “basically feature-length,” according to showrunner Charlie Brooker. In addition, we know one of the episodes will actually serve as a sequel to season 4’s “USS Callister” (aka the Star Trek episode).

Though further episode details remain under wraps, Netflix did announce the cast appearing in season 7 of Black Mirror. Actors include Awkwafina, Milanka Brooks, Peter Capaldi, Emma Corrin, Patsy Ferran, Paul Giamatti, Lewis Gribben, Osy Ikhile, Rashida Jones, Siena Kelly, Billy Magnussen, Rosy McEwen, Cristin Milioti, Chris O’Dowd, Issa Rae, Paul G. Raymond, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jimmi Simpson, and Harriet Walter. More on Black Mirror

The Last of Us – Season 2, Premiering Spring 2025

Network: HBO / Max

Last air date: March 12, 2023

New season arriving: TBA 2025

What we know: According to HBO, The Last of Us season 2 will take place five years after the events of season 1, when “Joel and Ellie’s collective past catches up to them, drawing them into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.” Based on casting news and the trajectory of season 1, it seems likely the story will mainly draw from the second installment of the video game franchise.

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will reprise their roles as Joel and Ellie. Season 2 will also spotlight a new (to the series) character Dina, played by Isabella Merced. Kaitlyn Dever also joins the cast as Abby, along with Young Mazino as Jesse. We don’t have a name for the character played by Catherine O’Hara yet, but we do have a quick tease of her speaking to Joel. In addition, Jeffrey Wright, who voiced Isaac in The Last of Us Part II video game, will also play the role in the HBO series. More on The Last of Us

Percy Jackson and the Olympians – Season 2, Premiering 2025

Network: Disney+

Last air date: January 30, 2024

New season arriving: TBD 2025

What we know: Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians will follow the story set in Rick Riordan’s second book in the series, The Sea of Monsters. Percy learns he has a cyclops for a brother; his relationship with Annabeth is changing; and his friend Grover has gone missing. Plus, Camp Half-Blood finds itself under siege from the forces of Kronos. Percy’s latest quest will take him off the map and into the deadly Sea of Monsters, where a secret fate awaits the son of Poseidon.

The core cast from season 1 will all reprise their roles in the series, including Walker Scobell (Percy), Leah Sava Jeffries (Annabeth), and Aryan Simhadri (Grover). As the world of PJO expands, season 2 will also feature a ton of new cast members. Those announced so far include: Tamara Smart as Thalia, daughter of Zeus; Daniel Diemer as Tyson the cyclops, Percy’s half-brother; Andra Day as the goddess Athena; Timothy Simons as Tantalus, the interim Activities Director at Camp Half-Blood; and Sandra Bernhard, Kristen Schaal, and Margaret Cho as the Gray Sisters.

In addition, Courtney B. Vance will take over the role of Zeus, previously portrayed by the late Lance Reddick. More on Percy Jackson

Stranger Things – Season 5, Premiering 2025

Network: Netflix

Last air date: July 1, 2022

New season arriving: TBD 2025

What we know: Netflix remains mum on any plot specifics related to the final season of Stranger Things. But with season 4 ending with Vecna opening a gate to the Upside Down in Hawkins, we expect that to be a pretty significant plot thread. Series creators The Duffer Brothers teased that the final season would feature a “full circle connection” to Will’s time in the Upside Down from season 1. And though we don’t have an official logline or plot synopsis, Netflix did tease the season’s episode titles. Check them out here.

The series’ principal cast members will return, including Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, David Harbour, Winona Ryder, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, and Noah Schnapp. Previously announced new cast members also include Nell Fisher, Jake Connelly, Alex Breaux, and Linda Hamilton. More on Stranger Things

Wednesday – Season 2, Premiering 2025

Network: Netflix

Last air date: November 23, 2022

New season arriving: TBD 2025

What we know: The premiere season of Netflix’s Addams Family series Wednesday smashed streaming records. In the upcoming season 2, series showrunners tease a “darker and more complex” journey for the character. Jenna Ortega will reprise her role as the show’s title character; other returning faces include Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair), Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), Catherine Zeta-Jones (Morticia Addams), Luis Guzmán (Gomez Addams) Isaac Ordonez (Pugsley Addams), Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo (Deputy Ritchie Santiago), Jamie McShane (Sheriff Donovan Galpin), and Fred Armisen (Uncle Fester).

In addition to the returning cast members, season 2 of Wednesday will feature new series regulars, including Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, and Noah Tyler. Plus, look out for new guest stars, including Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Lumley, Thandiwe Newton, Frances O’Connor, Haley Joel Osment, Heather Matarazzo, and Joonas Suotamo. Lady Gaga will also appear in the upcoming season.

The season 2 premiere episode is titled “Here We Woe Again.” Unfortunately, Netflix hasn’t released any plot details about the premiere or the season as a whole at this time. More on Wednesday

The Witcher – Season 4, Premiering 2025

Network: Netflix

Last air date: July 27, 2023

New season arriving: TBD 2025

What we know: When The Witcher returns to Netflix, it won’t just be with a new season; it will be with a new face. Liam Hemsworth will take over the role of Geralt from Henry Cavill for seasons 4 and 5. The fourth and fifth/final seasons of the series are being shot back-to-back. New faces in season 4 include Laurence Fishburne as Regis, Sharlto Copley as Leo Bonhart; James Purefoy as Skellen, and Danny Woodburn as Zoltan.

In terms of plot, the final seasons of The Witcher will cover Andrzej Sapkowski’s books Baptism of Fire, The Tower of the Swallow, and Lady of the Lake. Expect to see Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri, who are separated, traverse new challenges in the war-ravaged Continent. More on The Witcher

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