As staying home seems to be the new going out, we are compiling lists of tv series to turn that are tailored to meet certain tastes. Whether you love teen drama, side-splitting comedy series, or Emmy awards winning prestige tv, for those wondering what show should I watch, here's the tv shows to add to your binge-watching list.
Shows Like Bridgerton
Regal romance, swoon-worthy costumes, and all the gossip courtesy of Shonda Rhimes - if you couldn't get enough of beautiful Bridgerton and can't wait for season 2 of the Netflix series, switch on to even more period playtime with these shows (we can't promise you Rege Jean Page though)
Downton Abbey
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Gossip and scandal abound in the Aristocratic period drama. Robert Crawley is at risk of losing the family estate and the servants and Crawley family have to face the changes that threaten to sweep their comfortable life away.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Amazon Prime
Black Sails
Via Rotten Tomatoes
Another epic period drama that is set during the reign of pirates, the show follows along a group of ex-patriots who have made themselves comfortable in a lawless society in Nassau. The struggle between the monarchy and the rebels proves to be a gripping story with plot twists at exactly the right moments. Plus, the cast is made up of very good looking people, so that always helps.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Hulu Premium
Harlots
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A show like Bridgerton, but on the underbelly of society, Harlots follows the women of a powerful brothel. The drama that ensues is fun and thought-provoking and, as you can imagine, at times very dark. It's addicting to say the least and will help you while away the hours when you need to.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Hulu
Shows Like Schitt’s Creek
Who didn't fall in love with the Rose Family? Created by Eugene Levy and Daniel Levy, Schitt's Creek fish out of water story cleaned up when it came to collecting all the awards thanks to its compelling characters, exceptional casting, and representation of LGBTQ people plus a truly rewarding final season. If you adored the Canadian sitcom, we have some fun family life comedy shows to cheer you up.
Arrested Development
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Weird family dynamics go awry in the hilarious tongue in cheek comedy of Arrested Development. Following the Bluths, a wealthy family dealing with losing everything because of fraud, this pop culture cult classic is a must.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
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Rescued from a cult after fifteen years, Kimmy Schmidt is trying to make sense of this new world while reclaiming her sense of self in NYC. Expect plenty of fun enthusiasm and LOL comedy moments making it a great choice for the Schitt's Creek fan.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Netflix
Shows Like Game of Thrones
We all couldn't get enough of King's Landing. From political intrigue to the ultimate power struggle for the iron throne, Game of Thrones made us fall hard for that epic fantasy element. For the thrones fan out there, these historical fiction and fantasy series may just scratch that itch.
Vikings
Via Rotten Tomatoes
Take a trip back in time to the brutal world of Ragnar Lothbrok and the Vikings. Lots of sword fights and ferocity, raiding and religious musings, not to mention the interpersonal power struggles, any GOT fan should give this a go.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Netflix
Rome
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The Roman empire is awash with binge-watch worthy tales of blood and backstabbing. For anyone who adores the intrigue of Ancient Rome, this two series show will light up your tv screen. Often said to be the spark that ignited the Game of Thrones genre, Rome is a rare delight.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Amazon Prime
Shows Like Rick And Morty
A mad scientist drags his grandson on a ton of sci-fi adventures in this animated sci-fi series. Dark and off-kilter with quick dialogue and adult-centric content, it's no wonder Rick and Morty became an instant late-night Adult Swim fave.
BoJack Horseman
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If you love BoJack for the animation edge then BoJack Horseman is a must. This humanoid horse was once the star of a tv series but is now washed up in alcohol and self-hating. Sad and funny and brave, this is what a modern tragicomedy looks like.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Netflix
Midnight Gospel
Via Rotten Tomatoes
Duncan Trussel of Duncan Trussel Family Hour podcast turned his out-of-this-world conversations into an animated series that will both blow your mind and make you laugh. Just a warning: opened minds required.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Netflix
Stranger Things
Via Rotten Tomatoes
While it may not offer up animation, Stranger Things has a funky retro eighties vibe, epic soundtrack, and a sci-fi edge that fans will love. Not to mention all the awesome child acting that made this Netflix original series a summer and fall fave.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Netflix
Shows Like Euphoria
Following the troubled life of a teen trying to find her way through the world after coming out of rehab, Euphoria takes a gritty good look at what it means to be young and navigating trauma, social media, and finding out who you are. Beautiful, emotional, and raw. Here are the shows that match.
Skins
If you enjoyed the unflinching look at drug use and young people explored in Euphoria then you will love the British show Skins.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Netflix
Elite
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The Spanish series follows the experience of three working-class teens and how their enrollment in an elite private high school leads to murder and mystery in this gripping edge of your seat stylized drama.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Netflix
Shows Like New Girl
A bad break up leads Jess to move into an apartment with three guys. New Girl takes a deep dive into sex, relationships, and friendship and is every inch as heartwarming as it sounds without skipping out on the emotional depths that comes with navigating adulthood.
Modern Family
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A mockumentary show that follows three modern-day families from California as they wrestle with kids, jobs, modern love, and everything in-between.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Netflix
The Mindy Project
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A show that follows the life of Mindy, an OB-GYN with dating drama, a quirky sense of humor, and killer fashion sense. It's fun to follow along her journey because it's so relatable for most young female professionals. It's also a good laugh for when you just need a solid pick-me-up.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Hulu
Happy Endings
Via Rotten Tomatoes
A funny look at what it's like to navigate early adulthood, from one failed (almost) marriage to the decision to have kids. If you need a good laugh and someone to commiserate with over the trials of adulthood, then this is your show.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Hulu
Shows Like Black Mirror
Dystopia takes us to the edge in this Charlie Brooker dark sci-fi comedy-drama. Tapping into that collective unease around our double-edged sword relationship with cutting edge technology, Black Mirror is genre-breaking.
Altered Carbon
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If you love the nuanced look of what a digital future can bring, Altered Carbon is an exploration of human nature, our relationship to death, and delves into everything from body-swapping to murder and betrayal.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Netflix
Shows Like Parks And Rec
Leslie Knope is our hero forever. We love Parks and Recreation and its political satire and a whole cast of completely loveable and very real feeling fictional characters. The development of character and storyline is impeccable, the humor spot on, and the execution beautiful making it one of our favorite shows.
The Good Place
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A woman accidentally ends up in a heaven-like after place after a case of mistaken identity in The Good Place. As she is super keen to stay there, she works hard (with hilarious outcomes) to keep her real identity well and truly stashed.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Netflix
Shows Like Gossip Girl
Who doesn't love teen drama when it comes to binge-watching under a blanket. Gossip Girl takes a look at the inside life of the elite. It's addictive, its messy, and totally entertaining.
Riverdale
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If you love the drama of the life of teens then Riverdale will step it up a notch. Along with the usual teen drama topics, Riverdale also weaves in maple syrup murders, cults, monsters, and all kinds of jingle jangle weirdness.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Netflix
The Vampire Diaries
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A supernatural teen drama that explores the supernatural and terrifying undercurrent of the town Mystic Falls. The main character is torn between two brothers, both of whom happen to be vampires. For fans of all things vampy and dramatic, this is your latest addictive tv show.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Netflix, Disney+
Shows Like The Office
We love following the highs and lows and micro dramas of Dunder Mifflin. The reality TV style of The Office changed the way we saw comedy and is every inch the perfect blend of tender, funny, cringe-worthy, and totally ridiculous. All the ingredients you need.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
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If you love the mashup of a dysfunctional boss and quirky team dynamics that The Office does so well then you will also fall hard for the similar style of Brooklyn Nine-Nine. This show hits that perfect note of exploring relevant cultural themes in a non-threatening way.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Netflix
The IT Crowd
Via Rotten Tomatoes
For those who want more office-based comedy in their life, The IT Crowd is British and beautifully bonkers. Roy, Moss, and Jen can be found in the basement of their big corporation, winging it through the world as best they can. Witty, ridiculous, and at times downright weird, it's the epitome of what British sitcoms do best.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Netflix
Shows Like Breaking Bad
Bryan Cranston may be famed for bringing the binge into fashion as everyone gobbled up Breaking Bad after season 1, but there are other tv gods who paved the way. Take a look at the shows that helped us fall in love with the anti-hero.
The Sopranos
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Forever hailed as one of the best series to hit the screens, The Sopranos is all about the modern-day mafia and their struggles with the changing world, the breakdown of the American dream, the fallout of toxic masculinity, and is nothing short of a masterpiece (that final episode!).
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Amazon Prime
The Wire
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Another title topping the list of best binge-worthy tv shows, The Wire helped sculpt the modern series. Taking the cover off the city of Baltimore, The Wire follows both the law, politicians and the complex matrix of dealers and broad-ranging people who are tackling life on the fringes.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Amazon Prime
Shows Like Peaky Blinders
The gangster family epic that tied together period splendor with a razor edge, Peaky Blinders keeps us coming back for more (and more Anya Taylor Joy of course). If you love those tightly wound family dynamics, we have another show that is sure to be right up your street.
Succession
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The Logan family are media moguls and when the patriarch decides to step down, the four grown kids start to battle it out for who will become the successor. Whip-smart, sharp as a tack, and Emmy Award winning, you don't get better television than Succession.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: HBO Max, Amazon Prime
Shows Like Fleabag
Trying to heal and get your life together is no easy feat as Phoebe Waller-Bridge reminds us in her masterpiece Fleabag. Angry, dry, and with impeccable nuance, there's a vicious humor in every scene of Fleabag.
Killing Eve
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge is also behind Killing Eve, the incredible show about a female serial killer that blends black comedy with high tension and relationship drama between the cop and killer too. Glorious messy stuff filmed in beautiful locales with an awesome costume department.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Hulu
I May Destroy You
Via Rotten Tomatoes
If you loved the raw messy emotions in Fleabag then Michaela Coel's I May Destroy You will gut you right to the core. Following Arabella and the fallout of how a sexual assault impacts her life, this show is masterful at every angle. Sharp, funny, tender, and heartbreaking, there's a lot to love here.
Watch the trailer here
Stream online here: Hulu
Shows Like Reign
Swoon over the tale of Mary Queen of Scots as she rises to power in the French court. Sprinkled with romance and with a good dollop of fantasy to spice up the history, this series is juicy stuff indeed.
The Crown
Via Rotten Tomatoes
Follows the ups and downs, the interpersonal relationships and the political dramas that sit at the heart of the modern British royal family, in particular the Queen. Impeccable casting, gorgeous cinematography, and a highly entertaining way to brush up on your history. Plus the Diana years!
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Netflix
Outlander
Via Rotten Tomatoes
Time travel, history, and an incredible portrayal of life in WW2 and the 1700's, Outlander is rugged entertainment complete with strong storytelling, compelling characters, and is a refreshing take on an adventure series.
Watch the trailer here.
Stream online here: Netflix
More Bingeworthy Mentions for your Must-Watch List
- Big Little Lies (for the first season alone)
- The Queen's Gambit (Beth Harmon is a true queen)
- The Walking Dead (zombies)
- Cobra Kai (Johnny Lawrence our 80's dream)
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (coming of age story plus vampires)
- The Haunting of Hill House (also Bly Manor if you love this genre)
- Raised by Wolves (androids raising humans)
- Star Trek (Trekkies unite!)
- The Umbrella Academy (child heroes get back together)
- Hannibal (everyone's fave charming serial killer, Hannibal Lecter in his younger days)
- The Babysitters Club (a delightful dose of nostalgia)
- Queer Eye (as fun as it sounds)
- Westworld (robots and westerns)
- Silicon Valley (a top tier sitcom from Mike Judge)
- The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (we will sign the book)
- The White Queen (women vie for the throne)
- Deadwood (historical drama with a difference)
- American Gods (Neil Gaiman's vision brought to life)
- Better Call Saul (everyone's fave Breaking Bad character breaks out)
- Spartacus (no, I'm Spartacus)
- Orange is the New Black (so much good stuff)
- Ozark (binge-watching Netflix at its best)
- True Detective (true crime style perfection)
- The Witcher (for Henry Cavill)
Which series are making your hit list and what streaming service tops them all? Amazon Prime video, Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV, let us know in the comments where all the good stuff is so we can add binge watching an entire series to our 'to do' list.
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