IMDb has taken the internet by storm after recently unveiling the list of most anticipated shows of 2025. Determining the top contenders based on their actual page views that went above 250M monthly visitors, the site ranked Charlie Cox’s Daredevil: Born Again at the top of the list.
Surprisingly, Suits: LA and the Game of Thrones spinoff A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, went down to fourth and fifth position, respectively. Despite being one of the most renowned and appreciated shows of all time, fans couldn’t believe how the above-mentioned series got overpowered by Charlie Cox’s Marvel character.
Charlie Cox’s Daredevil: Born Again reigns supreme on IMDb’s list
After recently unveiling the list of the most anticipated TV shows for 2025, IMDb has sent fans into a frenzy with its results. Analyzing the popularity of each show based on the monthly visitors on their page, the site crowned Charlie Cox’s Daredevil: Born Again as the most awaited series of the year.
Well, considering how Marvel Studios is no stranger to creating hype with their upcoming shows and films, it is quite self-explanatory how Charlie Cox‘s upcoming Daredevil: Born Again propelled to the top of the list. Ever since the studio announced the return of Cox following his critically acclaimed performance in Netflix’s Daredevil, it became the focal point of excitement.
Further, with the studio promising darker storytelling, complex legal drama, and the return of fan-favorite characters like Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin, Daredevil: Born Again became a game-changer for Marvel. But despite the unprecedented buzz surrounding the project, fans still couldn’t wrap their heads around the fact that Charlie Cox’s show catapulted to the top of IMDb’s list, leaving series like Suits: LA and Game of Thrones spinoff in the dust.
Suits and Game of Thrones spinoffs suffer miserably ahead of release
As the Marvel series soared past its competitors, including Suits: LA and Game of Thrones spinoff A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which ranked fourth and fifth, respectively, the surprising outcome left fans divided. While Charlie Cox’s show undoubtedly deserves the hype, it’s the lack of excitement surrounding Suits and Game of Thrones that left fans choked.
Failing to fathom how Charlie Cox’s return as Matt Murdock to the small screen could eclipse the spinoffs of beloved franchises like Suits and Game of Thrones, netizens expressed skepticism on social media. Further, taking to the comment section of @screentime, fans expressed disappointment over the absence of iconic shows like Stranger Things and Last of Us.
Therefore, calling the IMDb list rigged, people voiced their concerns and dissatisfaction. Meanwhile, there’s a high possibility of people’s concerns over whether the Suits spin-off can recapture the charm of the original, reducing its popularity among fans. And probably on a similar note, even the Game of Thrones spinoff witnessed dampened enthusiasm, because of the way the OG show ended its finale.
No Severance, Stranger Things, Wednesday 2 …?
The List is Flawed 😑
Overall, IMDb’s list also included Alien: Earth, It: Welcome to Derry, American Primeval, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, NCIS: Tony & Ziva, El Turco, and Ironheart.