Best drama series of all time - Page 2
In the following page, you will see a ranking of the bests drama series of all time. We have gathered the ratings of Imdb, Metacritic, Filmaffinity and crafted our own algorithm and generated the following ratings.
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21. The Chosen (2017)
The Chosen (2017) is a character-driven, historical drama retelling Jesus' life through people transformed by him — fishermen, outcasts and leaders — blending intimacy, humor, grief, miracles and hope. read more
Genres: Drama, History
8.0
/10
9.2
/10
8.6
/10
22. Fargo (2014)
Fargo S2 (1979): a tense, darkly comic crime drama where Trooper Lou and Sheriff Hank uncover ties between the Gerhardts and a Kansas City syndicate — violence, betrayal and bleak humor ensue. read more
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
8.2
/10
8.9
/10
8.6
/10
23. Death Note (2006)
Death Note is a cerebral anime where Light Yagami, after finding a deadly notebook, seeks to purge criminals and create a 'perfect' world, sparking a tense intellectual duel with detective L and ethical, psychological conflict. read more
Genres: Animation, Crime, Drama
8.2
/10
8.9
/10
8.6
/10
24. Shogun (2024)
Shōgun: a 17th-century epic where English pilot John Blackthorne (Anjin‑san) becomes entangled in Lord Toranaga’s deadly quest for power. Rich visuals, cultural clash, political intrigue, honor and survival. read more
Genres: Adventure, Drama, History
8.6
/10
8.6
/10
25. Heartstopper (2022)
Heartstopper is a tender British coming-of-age drama about two schoolboys—an anxious openly gay Charlie and warm-hearted rugby player Nick—whose friendship grows into first love, exploring identity, mental health, and kindness. read more
Genres: Drama, Romance
8.6
/10
8.6
/10
26. Poirot (1989)
Poirot is a faithful, elegant Agatha Christie adaptation starring David Suchet as the meticulous Belgian detective. Set between the wars, it's a cerebral, atmospheric series of clever, character-driven mysteries. read more
Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
8.6
/10
8.6
/10
27. Doctor Who (2005)
Doctor Who (2005): the regenerating Time Lord travels in the TARDIS with human companions across time and space, battling Daleks, Cybermen and the Master, blending adventure, drama and humor. read more
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Family
8.5
/10
8.5
/10
28. The Office (2001)
A dry British mockumentary about a failing paper branch, centering on deluded manager David Brent, bored salesman Tim, and earnest Gareth. Cringe humour, awkwardness, subtle romance and bittersweet humanity. read more
Genres: Comedy, Drama
8.5
/10
8.5
/10
29. Battlestar Galactica (2003)
Battlestar Galactica (2003): gritty, character-driven sci-fi about survival after a Cylon attack. Adama and Roslin lead a fleeing fleet searching for Earth amid combat, moral ambiguity, politics, and identity crises. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
8.5
/10
8.5
/10
30. Twin Peaks (2017)
Twin Peaks: The Return resumes Lynch & Frost’s eerie saga 25 years on, blending crime, surrealism and horror. Slow, hypnotic and ambiguous, it rewards patience with emotion, mystery and unease. read more
Genres: Crime, Drama, Fantasy
8.5
/10
8.5
/10
31. Asur: Welcome to Your Dark Side (2020)
Asur: Welcome to Your Dark Side is a cerebral crime‑thriller where two CBI forensic officers hunt a myth‑inspired serial killer, blending meticulous forensics, ritual symbolism, moral ambiguity and rising psychological tension. read more
Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
8.5
/10
8.5
/10
32. M*A*S*H (1972)
M*A*S*H is a darkly comic dramedy at the 4077th in the Korean War: irreverent staff use jokes and camaraderie to survive wartime horrors. It mixes rapid-fire humor, tense surgeries, and poignant reflections on war’s human cost. read more
Genres: Comedy, Drama, War
8.5
/10
8.5
/10
33. Better Call Saul (2015)
Better Call Saul is a slow-burn character study of lawyer Jimmy McGill's descent into Saul Goodman: a morally ambiguous legal/crime drama of clever schemes, quiet tension, dark humor and strong performances. read more
Genres: Crime, Drama
7.9
/10
9.0
/10
8.4
/10
34. Firefly (2002)
Firefly is a character-driven space Western set 500 years in the future: Captain Mal and his ragtag crew on Serenity take legal and illegal jobs on the frontier, blending fast action, sharp wit, moral ambiguity and heartfelt ensemble drama. read more
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
7.9
/10
8.9
/10
8.4
/10
35. Peaky Blinders (2013)
Peaky Blinders follows Tommy Shelby's ruthless gang in post‑WWI Birmingham as they build a criminal empire. Dark, stylish, atmospheric and violent — family, power, betrayal and moral ambiguity drive it. read more
Genres: Crime, Drama
8.1
/10
8.8
/10
8.4
/10
36. BoJack Horseman (2014)
BoJack Horseman: a dark-comedy about a washed-up 1990s sitcom horse battling addiction, depression and past mistakes while chasing a comeback in satirical Hollywood—biting humor meets raw, character-driven drama. read more
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama
8.0
/10
8.8
/10
8.4
/10
37. Steins;Gate (2011)
Steins;Gate is a sci‑fi anime that begins as quirky college comedy and becomes a tense time‑travel thriller: Okabe and friends send messages to the past, facing moral costs, mounting suspense, and deep emotional stakes. read more
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama
8.0
/10
8.8
/10
8.4
/10
38. Over the Garden Wall (2014)
Over the Garden Wall is a darkly whimsical miniseries: half-brothers Wirt and Greg get lost in the foggy Unknown, joined by Beatrice and a Woodsman, blending autumnal fairy‑tale charm, eerie folk horror, and bittersweet coming‑of‑age themes. read more
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Drama
8.0
/10
8.8
/10
8.4
/10
39. Black Mirror (2011)
Black Mirror is a British anthology drama about near‑future tech—smart devices, surveillance, social media and AI—told in standalone, often chilling, satirical and emotional episodes that provoke ethical reflection. read more
Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
8.2
/10
8.7
/10
8.4
/10
40. House of the Dragon (2022)
House of the Dragon (2022) is a dark, grand prequel to Game of Thrones about the Targaryen succession crisis—Rhaenyra’s contested claim—sparking the bloody Dance of the Dragons amid court intrigue, dragons, and moral ambiguity. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
8.4
/10
8.4
/10
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