April 2025 features major TV and streaming premieres across platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Hulu, and The CW, with a mix of new series, returning seasons, and movies. Research suggests Netflix leads with high-profile releases like “Black Mirror” Season 7 and “You” Season 5, while HBO Max highlights include “The Last of Us” Season 2. The evidence leans toward streaming platforms dominating, but broadcast TV, like The CW’s “Sherlock & Daughter,” also has notable premieres. Unexpectedly, several platforms, such as Disney+ and Hulu, are wrapping up major series like “Andor” Season 2 and “The Handmaid’s Tale” Season 6, adding emotional weight to the month. Here is a full breakdown of April 2025 releases:
Netflix Premieres
Netflix kicks off April with a strong lineup, featuring both returning favorites and fresh content. Key premieres include:
- Love on the Spectrum Season 3 (April 2): A heartwarming reality series following individuals on the autism spectrum navigating dating, with new and returning participants.
- Devil May Cry (April 3): An animated series about demon hunter Dante battling to prevent Hell’s gates from opening, appealing to anime and action fans.
- PULSE (April 3): A medical drama set in a Miami ER, focusing on the intense lives of residents, perfect for drama enthusiasts.
- Black Mirror Season 7 (April 10): The dystopian anthology returns with six episodes, including a sequel to “USS Callister,” starring Paul Giamatti and Issa Rae, offering thought-provoking sci-fi.
- Ransom Canyon (April 17): A drama series about rancher Staten Kirkland navigating secrets and love, reminiscent of “Yellowstone,” for fans of Western romance.
- You Season 5 (April 24): The final season of the thriller, with Joe Goldberg back in New York facing his past, concluding Penn Badgley’s iconic role.
- Havoc (April 25): A movie starring Tom Hardy as a jaded cop fighting corruption to save a politician’s son, adding a gritty action flick to the mix.
- Chef’s Table: Legends (April 28): A docuseries celebrating culinary icons like Jamie Oliver and José Andrés, ideal for food lovers.
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Amazon Prime Video Premieres
Amazon Prime Video offers a diverse mix of original series and movies, catering to various tastes:
- The Bondsman (April 3): Kevin Bacon stars as a resurrected bounty hunter hunting demons, blending horror, humor, and western noir.
- G20 (April 10): Viola Davis plays a U.S. President fighting terrorists at the G20 summit, a high-stakes action thriller for fans of “Die Hard.”
- #1 Happy Family USA (April 17): An animated satire about a Muslim family post-9/11, offering sharp comedy and cultural commentary.
- Leverage: Redemption Season 3 (April 17): The con-artist crew returns to tackle corrupt power brokers, continuing the Robin Hood legacy.
- Étoile (April 24): A dramedy from the creators of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” set in the competitive ballet world, starring Luke Kirby, for drama and comedy fans.
- Nosferatu (April 29): Robert Eggers’ gothic horror reimagining of the vampire legend, starring Bill Skarsgård, for horror enthusiasts.
Disney+ Premieres
Disney+ focuses on returning series and documentaries, appealing to fans of Star Wars, Marvel, and family content:
- Pets (April 11): A documentary directed by Bryce Dallas Howard, exploring the world of pets, perfect for animal lovers.
- Doctor Who Season 2 (April 12): Ncuti Gatwa returns as the Doctor, with Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday, offering sci-fi adventures for all ages.
- Light & Magic Season 2 (April 18): A docuseries on Lucasfilm’s visual effects company, Industrial Light & Magic, for behind-the-scenes buffs.
- Andor Season 2 (April 22): Diego Luna reprises Cassian Andor in the prequel to “Rogue One,” concluding the series with a focus on the Rebel Alliance’s formation, a must-watch for Star Wars fans.
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HBO Max Premieres
HBO Max delivers premium content with returning series and A24 movies, targeting drama and comedy audiences:
- Hacks Season 4 (April 10): The Emmy-winning comedy returns with Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, exploring their rocky relationship in late-night TV, for comedy lovers.
- The Last of Us Season 2 (April 13): Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey continue their post-apocalyptic journey, with new characters and threats, a major event for drama fans.
- The Rehearsal Season 2 (April 20): Nathan Fielder’s surreal docuseries returns, offering unique insights into life’s big moments, for experimental viewers.
- Babygirl (TBA): An erotic thriller starring Nicole Kidman, adding a steamy drama to the lineup.
- Y2K (TBA): A horror comedy directed by Kyle Mooney, part of A24’s partnership with Max, for fans of quirky films.
Apple TV+ Premieres
Apple TV+ introduces new series with strong casts, focusing on drama and comedy:
- Your Friends & Neighbors (April 11): Jon Hamm stars as a hedge fund manager turned thief in a wealthy neighborhood, already renewed for Season 2, for drama and crime fans.
- Government Cheese (TBA): David Oyelowo leads a surreal family comedy set in 1969 San Fernando Valley, offering laughs and nostalgia.
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Hulu Premieres
Hulu wraps up a flagship series and introduces new content, balancing drama and reality:
- Dying for Sex (April 4): A limited series starring Michelle Williams, based on a true story of a woman exploring sexuality after a cancer diagnosis, for poignant drama.
- The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 (April 8): The final season of the dystopian series, with Elisabeth Moss as June, concluding a decade-long saga, a must-watch for fans.
- Got To Get Out (April 11): A reality competition where contestants try to escape a locked house for cash, hosted by Simu Liu, for reality TV enthusiasts.
Broadcast Network Premieres
While streaming dominates, broadcast TV has a notable premiere on The CW:
- Sherlock & Daughter (April 16): A modern take on Sherlock Holmes, with his daughter as a partner, offering a fresh mystery series for broadcast viewers.
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Detailed Platform Breakdowns
Netflix
Netflix’s April lineup is robust, featuring a mix of returning series and new originals. The platform starts with “Love on the Spectrum Season 3” on April 2, a reality series following individuals on the autism spectrum navigating dating, with new and returning participants. On April 3, “Devil May Cry” offers an animated series about demon hunter Dante, and “PULSE” introduces a medical drama set in a Miami ER, both appealing to anime and drama fans. “Black Mirror Season 7” on April 10 brings six new episodes, including a sequel to “USS Callister,” with a star-studded cast including Paul Giamatti and Issa Rae, making it a cultural touchstone for sci-fi enthusiasts. “Ransom Canyon” on April 17 is a drama series about rancher Staten Kirkland, echoing “Yellowstone” for Western romance fans. The final season of “You,” premiering on April 24, sees Joe Goldberg back in New York, concluding Penn Badgley’s iconic role. “Havoc,” a movie starring Tom Hardy, drops on April 25, adding a gritty action element. Finally, “Chef’s Table: Legends” on April 28 celebrates culinary icons like Jamie Oliver, perfect for foodies.
| Date | Title | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2 | Love on the Spectrum S3 | Reality Series | Newcomers and returning favorites navigate dating on the autism spectrum. |
| April 3 | Devil May Cry | Animated Series | Demon hunter Dante battles a villain threatening to open Hell’s gates. |
| April 3 | PULSE | Drama Series | Medical drama about ER residents in Miami. |
| April 10 | Black Mirror S7 | Anthology Series | Six new episodes, including a sequel to “USS Callister.” |
| April 17 | Ransom Canyon | Drama Series | Rancher Staten Kirkland navigates secrets, love, and land protection. |
| April 24 | You S5 | Thriller Series | Final season, Joe Goldberg returns to New York, past ghosts threaten his life. |
| April 25 | Havoc | Movie | Jaded cop fights through corrupt city to save politician’s son after drug heist. |
| April 28 | Chef’s Table: Legends | Docuseries | Celebrates culinary giants: Jamie Oliver, José Andrés, Alice Waters, Thomas Keller. |
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video’s April offerings blend original series and movies, starting with “The Bondsman” on April 3, where Kevin Bacon plays a resurrected bounty hunter hunting demons, mixing horror and humor. “G20” on April 10 stars Viola Davis as a U.S. President in a terrorist crisis, a high-stakes action thriller. On April 17, “#1 Happy Family USA” offers an animated satire about a Muslim family post-9/11, and “Leverage: Redemption Season 3” sees the con-artist crew back in action. “Étoile” on April 24, from the creators of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” explores the ballet world, starring Luke Kirby. Closing the month, “Nosferatu” on April 29 is Robert Eggers’ gothic horror reimagining, starring Bill Skarsgård, for horror fans.
| Date | Title | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 3 | The Bondsman | Series | Kevin Bacon as a resurrected bounty hunter hunting demons. |
| April 10 | G20 | Movie | Viola Davis as U.S. President fighting terrorists at the G20 summit. |
| April 17 | #1 Happy Family USA | Animated Series | Satirical look at a Muslim family in post-9/11 America. |
| April 17 | Leverage: Redemption S3 | Series | The con-artist crew returns to take down corrupt power brokers. |
| April 24 | Étoile | Series | Dramedy about the cutthroat world of ballet in New York and Paris. |
| April 29 | Nosferatu | Movie | Robert Eggers’ reimagining of the vampire legend. |
Disney+
Disney+ focuses on returning series and documentaries, with “Pets” on April 11, a documentary by Bryce Dallas Howard, for animal lovers. “Doctor Who Season 2” on April 12 features Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor, with Millie Gibson, offering sci-fi adventures. “Light & Magic Season 2” on April 18 dives into Lucasfilm’s visual effects, for industry buffs. “Andor Season 2” on April 22 concludes Diego Luna’s journey as Cassian Andor, a significant event for Star Wars fans, wrapping up the prequel to “Rogue One.”
| Date | Title | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 11 | Pets | Documentary | Directed by Bryce Dallas Howard, exploring the world of pets. |
| April 12 | Doctor Who S2 | Series | Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor on a quest to get Belinda Chandra back to Earth. |
| April 18 | Light & Magic S2 | Docuseries | Behind-the-scenes look at Lucasfilm’s visual effects company. |
| April 22 | Andor S2 | Series | Diego Luna returns as Cassian Andor in the prequel to Rogue One. |
HBO Max
HBO Max’s April lineup is premium, starting with “Hacks Season 4” on April 10, the Emmy-winning comedy with Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, for comedy fans. “The Last of Us Season 2” on April 13 continues Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey’s post-apocalyptic journey, a major drama event. “The Rehearsal Season 2” on April 20 offers Nathan Fielder’s unique docuseries, for experimental viewers. Movies “Babygirl” and “Y2K,” both TBA, add erotic thriller and horror comedy, respectively, through A24’s partnership.
| Date | Title | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 10 | Hacks S4 | Comedy Series | Deborah and Ava’s dynamic continues in the world of comedy. |
| April 13 | The Last of Us S2 | Drama Series | Continuation of Joel and Ellie’s journey in a post-apocalyptic world. |
| April 20 | The Rehearsal S2 | Docuseries | Nathan Fielder’s unique take on preparing for life’s big moments. |
| TBA | Babygirl | Movie | Erotic thriller starring Nicole Kidman. |
| TBA | Y2K | Movie | Horror comedy directed by Kyle Mooney. |
Apple TV+
Apple TV+ introduces new series with strong casts, with “Your Friends & Neighbors” on April 11, starring Jon Hamm as a hedge fund manager turned thief, already renewed for Season 2, for drama and crime fans. “Government Cheese,” TBA, is a surreal family comedy set in 1969, starring David Oyelowo, for comedy enthusiasts.
| Date | Title | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 11 | Your Friends & Neighbors | Drama Series | Jon Hamm as a hedge fund manager turned thief in a wealthy neighborhood. |
| TBA | Government Cheese | Comedy Series | David Oyelowo in a surreal family comedy set in 1969 San Fernando Valley. |
Hulu
Hulu balances drama and reality, starting with “Dying for Sex” on April 4, a limited series starring Michelle Williams, based on a true story of sexual exploration post-cancer diagnosis. “The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6” on April 8 concludes Elisabeth Moss’s journey, a significant event for dystopian drama fans. “Got To Get Out” on April 11 is a reality competition hosted by Simu Liu, where contestants escape a locked house for cash, for reality TV viewers.
| Date | Title | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 4 | Dying for Sex | Limited Series | Michelle Williams as a woman exploring her sexuality after a cancer diagnosis. |
| April 8 | The Handmaid’s Tale S6 | Drama Series | Final season of the dystopian series based on Margaret Atwood’s novel. |
| April 11 | Got To Get Out | Reality Series | Contestants compete to escape a locked house for cash prizes. |
Broadcast Networks
While streaming dominates, broadcast TV has a notable premiere on The CW with “Sherlock & Daughter” on April 16, a modern take on Sherlock Holmes with his daughter as a partner, offering a fresh mystery series for traditional viewers.
| Date | Title | Network | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16 | Sherlock & Daughter | The CW | Series | A modern take on Sherlock Holmes with his daughter as a partner. |
This month, streaming platforms are the primary drivers of new content, with Netflix and HBO Max leading in high-profile series like “Black Mirror” and “The Last of Us.” An unexpected trend is the number of finales, such as “You” on Netflix and “The Handmaid’s Tale” on Hulu, adding emotional weight. Disney+ and Hulu’s focus on concluding series like “Andor” and “The Handmaid’s Tale” suggests a narrative closure theme. Broadcast TV, represented by The CW’s “Sherlock & Daughter,” remains relevant but with fewer major premieres, reflecting the shift to streaming dominance.
