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Sons of Anarchy follows Jax Teller, VP of SAMCRO, as he confronts the club’s violent crimes—notably gun-running—after discovering his father’s writings, igniting moral, familial and power conflicts. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

The Crown is a richly detailed drama tracing Queen Elizabeth II from her unexpected 1940s accession through later decades, revealing political rivalries, intimate palace life, and the personal costs of duty. read more

Genres: Biography, Drama, History

The X-Files follows FBI agents Mulder (a believer) and Scully (a skeptic) as they probe eerie X-Files - from monster-of-the-week cases to a dark mythology of alien conspiracies, government cover-ups, and creeping suspense. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Boardwalk Empire: 1920s Atlantic City drama following Enoch “Nucky” Thompson, a politician-racketeer controlling bootlegging and crime. Lavish period detail, tense power plays, moral ambiguity. Contains violence and adult content. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama, History

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

The Newsroom follows a revamped cable-news team grappling with ethics, ratings and real-world stories. Fast-paced dialogue, editorial battles and personal costs explore truth, journalism and accountability. read more

Genre: Drama

Justified follows U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, a hard-edged lawman sent back to his Appalachian hometown to face old enemies, violent crime and moral dilemmas. A gritty, character-driven crime drama with dark humor. read more

Genres: Action, Crime, Drama

Deadwood is a gritty 1876 frontier drama about lawlessness, vice and power struggles, where disillusioned figures—Wild Bill, Seth Bullock, Al Swearengen—and a rough ensemble clash amid violence and moral ambiguity. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama, History

Atlanta follows Earn as he navigates post-Princeton life, managing cousin Paper Boi's rap career while juggling fatherhood, money troubles and a fraught relationship; the show mixes deadpan comedy, surreal episodes and sharp social critique. read more

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music

Dopesick: a powerful limited series on America’s opioid crisis—Purdue Pharma’s marketing, systemic failures, and the heartbreaking human toll. Emotional, investigative, and intense. read more

Genre: Drama

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

Anne with an E reimagines L.M. Montgomery’s classic: on 19th-century Prince Edward Island, imaginative orphan Anne reshapes Green Gables in a visually rich, emotionally deep coming-of-age drama. read more

Genres: Drama, Family

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

Vikings (2013) is a gritty historical drama following Ragnar Lothbrok's rise from farmer to legendary king, his family's rivalries and sons' exploits, with brutal raids, political intrigue and atmospheric drama. read more

Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama

The Queen’s Gambit follows orphan prodigy Beth Harmon as she rises in 1960s chess, battling fame, loneliness and addiction. A stylish, tense drama about genius, control and self-destruction. read more

Genre: Drama

Westworld (2016) is a sci‑fi Western about a high‑tech Wild West park of lifelike android hosts. As they gain self‑awareness, the park’s illusions unravel, probing consciousness, free will, memory and moral decay. read more

Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Modern Family is a warm, witty mockumentary about the Pritchett clan — Jay and Gloria, Claire and Phil with their kids, and Mitchell and Cameron with Lily — blending quick jokes, heartfelt moments, and family acceptance. read more

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Mr. Robot: Elliot, a brilliant but troubled hacker, joins F-Society to bring down E-Corp. A stylish, psychological thriller of unreliable narration, hacking, moral ambiguity, and escalating conspiracy. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Ozark — a tense, slow-burning crime drama: Marty Byrde, a Chicago money launderer, drags his family to the Missouri Ozarks to launder for a cartel amid moral ambiguity, betrayals and escalating threats. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

The Haunting of Hill House is a slow-burn horror-drama following the Crain siblings as childhood trauma in their haunted home fractures their adult lives. Atmospheric, emotionally powerful, and mysterious. read more

Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery