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Top 10 TV shows with the highest Rotten Tomatoes scores this month revealed – from gripping thrillers to tense dramas
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THE 10 TV shows which earned the highest scores on Rotten Tomatoes this month have been revealed.
Rotten Tomatoes collects and aggregates certified critics' film and TV reviews.
Each of these is then categorised as "Fresh" (positive) or "Rotten" (negative).
The percentage of fresh reviews ultimately decides the "Tomatometer" score - with above 60% being deemed "Fresh".
Here is a look at February's top 10 shows as highlighted on Rotten Tomatoes.
Mo
10
Score: 100%
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Comedy-drama Mo debuted on Netflix all the way back in August 2022.
It was co-created by comedians Mo Amer and Ramy Youssef, with Amer starring also starring as the main character.
The premise is loosely based on Amer's life as a Palestinian refugee descendant living in Houston, Texas.
Mo's second and final season launched in January 2025 - two years after it was commissioned by Netflix.
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Common Side Effects
10
Score: 100%
This animated series officially premiered on Adult Swim on February 2, 2025.
It follows Marshall (Dave King) and Frances (Emily Pendergast), two former high school classmates who, after reconnecting, discover a drug that can apparently cure all diseases.
They also uncover a conspiracy concerning pharmaceutical giant Reutical Pharmaceuticals, Inc..
King of the Hill's Mike Judge - who played Hank Hill and created the show - lends his voice to Rick Kruger, Common Side Effects' antagonist.
The Snow Girl
10
Score: 100%
This Spanish thriller series made its debut on Netflix during January 2023.
Leading the plot is journalist Miren (Milena Smit), who strives to find Amaya Martín - a missing girl who vanished in the 2010 Cavalcade of Magi in Málaga.
She is helped along the way by veteran journalist Eduardo (José Coronado).
Miren's investigation runs in parallel to that of Inspector Belén Millán (Aixa Villagrán).
Marianne
10
Score: 100%
French horror drama Marianne debuted on Netflix back in 2019 - although it was axed after one series.
Its synopsis reads: "Lured back to her hometown, a famous horror writer discovers that the evil spirit who plagues her dreams is now wreaking havoc in the real world."
Despite its brief existence, fans are finding the show years later and have been left "scared for their lives".
One viewer wrote: "Just finished the first episode of #Netflix’s Marianne and I am scared for my life. Good start!"
Another added: "Just finished watching Marianne on Netflix and it’s the scariest thing I’ve ever watched in my whole f***ing life."
Invincible
10
Score: 99%
Adult animated superhero series Invincible airs on Prime Video.
From The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman, it depicts teenager Mark Grayson who transforms into a superhero under the guidance of his father, Nolan Grayson / Omni-Man, the planet's most powerful superhero.
It is based on Kirkman's comic books of the same name, which were published from 2003 to 2018.
Cast members include Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh and J.K Simmons.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
10
Score: 97%
Airing on Disney+, this animated series is the latest retelling of the Peter Parker/Spider-Man story.
In this alternate timeline, Peter is instead mentored by Norman Osborn/Green Goblin - as opposed to Tony Stark/Iron Man.
The show features other familiar Spider-Man characters including Aunt May, Harry Osborn and Otto Octavius.
Having launched on January 29, the remaining episodes will air up until February 19.
Severance
10
Score: 97%
This sci-fi psychological thriller debuted on Apple TV+ in February 2022.
It follows employees at Lumon Industries, a biotechnology corporation.
Those working on a highly classified projects are required to go through a medical procedure called "severance".
This implants a device which causes the individual to lose all memories of the outside world while working within the basement floors.
And in turn, having no memories of their work while outside.
Cast members include Adam Scott and Patricia Arquette, while Ben Stiller executive produces.
The second season premiered on January 17, 2025.
Mythic Quest
10
Score: 97%
Airing on Apple TV+, this sitcom following a fictitious video game studio launched in 2020.
Its co-creators include Charlie Day and Rob McElhenny from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Within the story, the fictional studio produces Mythic Quest, a popular multiplayer online roleplay game.
McElhenny also plays lead character Ian Grimm, the game's creator and creative director.
The fourth season launched on January 29.
High Potential
10
Score: 96%
This crime drama is in turn based upon the French-Belgian comedy-drama series HPI.
It follows Morgan (Kaitlin Olson), a single mother working as a cleaning lady for the LAPD.
Revealed to possess an IQ of 160, she becomes a consultant and uses her unique mind to help solve crimes.
A subplot follows Morgan utilising the LAPD's resources as a means to discover what happened to her first husband Roman.
Last month, it was announced the show was renewed for a second outing.
Black Doves
10
Score: 94%
This spy thriller features an all-star cast including Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw and Sarah Lancashire.
Knightley plays Helen, wife to the Secretary of State for Defence and is secretly a spy under an assumed identity.
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She works for a shadowy organisation known as Black Doves, who sources political, industrial or diplomatic secrets for the highest bidder.
As for Whishaw - already acquainted with espionage roles through James Bond - he plays Helen's old friend Sam, who is sent to protect her.
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