Our recommendations for shows like Interview with the Vampire, The Bear, Severance, and more
Starting a new TV show has a way of setting off a chain reaction: You watch a show, you like it, you look for something else that actor is in, and you find yourself watching Yellowstone. And then you have to watch 1883! One show tends to lead to the next. If you're looking for new favorite shows that will remind you of your old favorite shows, you've come to the right place. TV Guide has put together countless lists of the best shows to watch based on the shows you already love. Some of our recommendations are similar in tone; some share the same creator or stars; and some will get you thinking about the same big ideas.
Below, you will find an alphabetized list of all of our current lists of recommendations based on shows you like. If you don't see a show you like, check back soon, as we're updating our catalog regularly. And if there's a show you're interested in and would like us to cover and recommend similar shows for, please let us know!
If you're still processing The CW's epic sci-fi series about teens starting society over, we've got more dystopian, apocalyptic, teen-centric series to watch.
If you love Yellowstone, then you probably also love its prequel spinoff, 1883, starring Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and Isabel May as the Duttons of a bygone era. And if you want more, we have a list of shows like Yellowstone, too.
Created by and starring Quinta Brunson, this delightful ABC workplace comedy about the staff at a Philadelphia elementary school has been a welcome addition to our TV viewing schedules. If you're on the lookout for shows with similar sensibilities, other shows about teachers, or simply more Quinta Brunson, we have a few recommendations that you can check out.
Go long and check out these shows guaranteed to score with fans of The CW's All American, whether you're into the teen drama, the social issues, or the epic highs and lows of high school football. There are even (gasp) shows about other sports.
History's reality competition Alone drops rugged survivalists into remote wilderness all over the world and challenges them to stay alive. If this sounds like fun to you, here are some similar shows that range from harsh competitions featuring amateurs to educational survival shows hosted by trained professionals.
American Horror Story has been so successful for creator Ryan Murphy and FX that both seem intent on making the show until they're in their graves. If you can't get enough, here are more series, from campy thrillers to deeply unsettling dramas, that should satisfy your thirst.
If you're missing TNT's sun-kissed SoCal crime drama Animal Kingdom, try these macho family dramas about brothers (or brothers in arms) who do crime together. We're confident you'll find something that floats your surfboard.
Atlanta, Donald Glover's hypnotic FX comedy, is unlike anything else on TV — but here's a list of shows that come as close as we could get. Our recommendations for what to watch after Atlanta include similarly surreal series, comedies about young people trying to make it in the world, and immersive shows with well-crafted worlds.
Avatar: The Last Airbender is an animated adventure series following Aang (Zach Tyler Eisen), a 12-year-old boy who teams up with his friends to end an oppressive regime using his unique ability to "bend" all four elements: water, fire, earth, and air. After you finish the series, check out these other shows about super-powered teens, embarking on magical quests, and growing up in a weird, scary world.
Luckily, Bill Hader's tortured hitman/wannabe actor Barry Berkman/Block is nowhere near the first TV murderer to have feelings. If you're in the market for more, our list of shows like Barry includes dark comedies, killers for hire, and a whole lot of weirdos doing crime.
Ready for more shows like The Bear? Yes, Chef! We've rounded up some recommendations for other family dramedies, series about chaotic workplaces, and shows about food. Consider this list your very own The Bear-inspired tasting menu.
Saul may be gone, but all hope is not lost. In honor of one of the greatest TV dramas of our time, we've put together a list of shows that share similarities with Better Call Saul, whether they present a different look at being a lawyer, involve slick cons and slicker conmen, or are darkly comedic with serious stakes.
The Big Bang Theory, the CBS sitcom about a group of nerdy friends who know everything about science and geek culture but are clueless about love, was the biggest comedy on TV for many years. This list has comedies and light dramas with a will they/won't they relationship, a charismatic oddball breakout character, an appreciation for the scientific, or all of the above.
Cash in on our wealth of knowledge with this list of great, Billions-esque shows. Whether they've got a one percent of the one percent New York City setting, twisty legal and financial dealmaking and double-crossing, or flavorful dialogue, these shows are all a little bit Billions.
If you've already downloaded all of Black Mirror into your brain, check out these shows: most are sci-fi, some are anthologies, and some are from Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker, but all of them will leave you saying, "Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?"
The shows on this list include action shows with a combination of serialized and episodic storytelling, a dynamic like the one between Red (James Spader) and FBI Agent Liz Keen (Megan Boone), a task force with funny sidekicks, and The Blacklist's most important ingredient, James Spader himself. This list reminds us of the time we were eating breakfast octopus on the Adriatic coast with the most beautiful Romanian textile heiress...
NBC's action thriller Blindspot starred Jaimie Alexander as a tattooed amnesiac sleeper agent and Sullivan Stapleton as her FBI handler-turned-husband. Our list of recommendations includes shows that feature some combination of action, amnesia, conspiracy, an ass-kicking heroine, an unlikely partnership between a weird loner and a federal agency, and a casual sense of humor.
If Tom Selleck's Frank Reagan is your kind of TV character, what else should you watch? We've compiled a list of shows that share similar DNA with Blue Bloods, whether they're great cop shows or series about families in business together.
Even though we've said goodbye to Jane (Katie Stevens), Kat (Aisha Dee), Sutton (Meghann Fahy), and their cohort at Scarlet, there are plenty of fun shows out there that will help fill the void. Think of this list as your own personal piece of highly specific, conveniently timed life advice from Jacqueline (Melora Hardin).
There are more episodes of Bones than there are bones in the human body, so it's easy to pass a lot of time watching Bones. But if you're looking for the next show to fill that Jeffersonian-sized hole in your life, there's a little something for everyone on this list, whether you kept coming back to Bones for the electric romance between Booth and Brennan, the cool science, the freaky science, or the banter between smart hot people.
Bosch, Amazon's adaptation of Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch novels, is an authentic crime drama detailing the life of L.A. homicide detective and private investigator Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver). Our list of recommendations features other great police dramas, some murder mysteries, and shows with complicated men at their center.
There can never be enough of The Boys. Thankfully, there are other shows out there that will fulfill your desire for depraved humor, ridiculous violence, and Antony Starr's jaw. In our list of recommendations, you'll find new takes on superhero shows, dark adaptations of comic books, and series featuring The Boys cast members, and they're all pre-approved to be good.
Since Breaking Bad aired its series finale, we've seen numerous shows inspired by Vince Gilligan's masterpiece, as well as a spin-off that somehow managed to not only live up to but exceed the expectations set by the original show. We all miss Breaking Bad, and there's really nothing quite like it, but we've gathered a handful of shows that could potentially fill the Walter White-sized hole in your TV watchlist.
Bridgerton is a reminder that period pieces don't have to be stuffy melodrama for your grandmama. They can be titillating tales of sins and secrets among attractive aristocrats. Here's a list of more shows that scratch the same itch, whether you're looking for lustful hookups, copious amounts of scandal and gossip, or historical dramas with a surprisingly modern tone.
Over the course of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's seven seasons, Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) changed TV for good. So many of today's tough action heroines, witty teens, and supernatural love triangles all owe something to Buffy. If you're missing the Scooby Gang but looking to check out something new, you'll find pieces of Buffy in all of the shows on this list.
If you're like us, there's a void in your life when Hallmark's heartfelt family drama Chesapeake Shores isn't airing. It's a good thing this list of similar romantic series and family dramas just washed up on shore.
Picking up 34 years after the events of The Karate Kid films, Cobra Kai reunites its stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka in their roles as Daniel and Johnny to examine what happens when their rivalry reignites vis-à-vis their teenage children, who are also — you guessed it — into karate. Here are more shows that tap into nostalgia, feel-goodness, and punching.
Criminal Minds follows the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) as they hunt down disturbing killers using crime scene evidence and victimology to create personality profiles. If you've already watched the entire show and are looking for shows like it, check out our list of recommendations, which features other CBS procedurals, shows about serial killers, and more.
The Crown turns recent history into royally riveting television. If you're ready to put a new show on the throne, here are some options — from more historical dramas to docuseries to, yes, baking competitions — that might do the trick.
Netflix's Cursed tweaks the legend of King Arthur by telling his familiar story through the eyes of Nimue, aka the Lady of the Lake, a fey whose growing powers are feared by locals. Whether you are looking for a medieval setting, a strong female character with magical powers, or women hacking things up with swords, we've conjured up seven shows that fans of Cursed will love.
If you enjoyed Spike Lee's Vietnam War film Da 5 Bloods and are looking for something similar to watch, you have a lot of options, because there are so many different parts of the movie to choose from. This eclectic list features seven movies that thematically connect with all the different parts of Da 5 Bloods.
Netflix's popular German sci-fi series Dark features multiple generations of four interconnected families caught up in a wibbly-wobbly time-travel mystery involving the apocalypse. After you finish the final season, check out these other great sci-fi shows featuring time travel, intricate world-building, and maybe even the multiverse.
Dexter always did have killer instincts. If Showtime's revival, New Blood, has whetted your appetite for more murder-y dramas, we've compiled a list of the best shows like Dexter. It's a list of very dark comedies, psychological thrillers about serial killers, and blood-splattered crime shows.
The Netflix series, starring Lily Collins as an ambitious millennial whose job takes her to (you guessed it) Paris, proves it's hard to resist a coming-of-age story set in a beautiful international city. Our list features more young women making their way up in their field of choice, with some romance thrown in as well.
The Equalizer, CBS's action drama starring Queen Latifah, has no equal. But if you love the show and are looking for other action dramas about high-tech vigilantes and/or women who kick butt, you've come to the right place.
In a lot of ways, Euphoria is a singular show. (Not much else on TV will give you an Emmy-winning Zendaya performance and a character who writes Harry Styles fanfiction.) But it's not the first series on TV to explore the darker sides of teenhood. Check out these other shows that capture those difficult high school years.
Are you spreading the good word about Evil? The sublimely scary, divinely funny Paramount+ drama is the coolest procedural on TV. We've rounded up a list of shows that scratch the same kind of itch, whether you're on the hunt for more exorcisms, horror homages, skeptic-and-believer partnerships, or just really weird crimes.
Looking for epic sci-fi shows like The Expanse? Or other genre shows with complex mythologies? We've curated a list of other TV shows that feature great sci-fi storytelling, complex political maneuvering, and bleak morals quandaries. If you like The Expanse, these are the shows you should watch next.
Extraction stars Chris Hemsworth as a mercenary who goes to a foreign country on a mission and shoots his way out after being double-crossed. Our list of recommendations features movies starring other big-name actors with big guns, rock-solid tales of revenge, and Asian action films that let the punching do the talking.
Each season of FX's American crime story, inspired by the Coen Brothers' classic 1996 movie, is set in a different time and features a different cast, but are all linked by a thematic interest in greed and the movement of money, as well as a visual inventiveness that elevates them over most other TV shows stylistically. Our list of shows like Fargo is a collection of crime anthologies, visually striking shows, and shows with quirky ensemble casts.
There's no shortage of firefighter dramas out there. You already know the major ones, so this list focuses on older or outside-the-box picks that feature firefighters both fictional and real, emotional small-town drama, and/or Fire Country cast members. Grab your helmet and get to streaming.
Maybe you enjoy Firefly Lane for the earnest tale of two lifelong friends, Tully (Katherine Heigl) and Kate (Sarah Chalke). Maybe you're into the romantic drama. Or maybe you like Firefly Lane because you find it absolutely ridiculous. Check out our list of more shows about women who are bonded for life.
While you could always deal with missing Fleabag by invoking Andrew Scott's "hot priest" and trying to convince yourself "it'll pass," you could also just take a look at some of TV Guide's recommendations for the best shows that might remind you of Fleabag, from another of Phoebe Waller-Bridge's television ventures to tragicomedies starring complicated protagonists to more shows featuring unique romances.
The Flight Attendant is an easy show to get wrapped up in. If the Kaley Cuoco dramedy left you jonesing for more murder mysteries, intriguing thrillers, or complicated women teetering on the brink, we have some suggestions for shows to check out next. Book your tickets now.
Whether you're looking for all the sci-fi space drama you can get, more character-driven period pieces, or another alternate history series, you'll find something all fans of For All Mankind will enjoy on this list. And if none of these work for you, just watch The Bob Newhart Show on a loop, OK?
Looking for your next play? On this list, you'll find reality series following football programs from around the country, shows that dig into the complicated but rewarding dynamics of various sports, and emotionally compelling family dramas that may or may not leave you reaching for the tissues.
Friends is an iconic comedy series, but if you've already watched it more times than you can count, check out our recommendation list that features the best hangout comedies, shows inspired by Friends, and shows featuring Friends cast members that Friends fans will definitely love.
If you've just wrapped up your latest (or maybe your first) Fringe watch, you might be looking for similar shows to keep the thrill alive (or reanimate it, even). Whether you're hunting for similarly gutsy broadcast dramas, provocative sci-fi, or stories about the destructive power of a parent's love, these are the shows you should check out next.
Game of Thrones changed television, and you may or may not still be sitting around wishing you could see Daenerys (Emilia Clarke), Jon Snow (Kit Harington), and Sansa (Sophie Turner) on your TV screen one more time, but you might also want to try something new. If you don't know where to start, TV Guide has recommendations for more gripping historical dramas, escapist fantasies, and series that star Game of Thrones alums.
There's no need to wander aimlessly all around your haunted house-turned-haunted B&B trying to figure out what to watch next. For more shows like the CBS comedy Ghosts, including shows that deal with the afterlife, the mingling of the living and the dead, and supernatural beings just trying to live their lives, check out this list.
You might not get to enjoy another vicarious cup of coffee at Luke's Diner or watch Lorelai (Lauren Graham) turn into a weather woman whenever she smells snow, but that doesn't mean you'll never find another show to love. Here are a few ideas for what to watch next if you're a fan of Amy Sherman-Palladino's fast-talking Gilmore Girls.
If you're on the edge of your seat waiting to find out what's next for Ginny & Georgia's titular mother-daughter duo, this list has something for every kind of fan, including more mother-daughter shows, good people doing crimes, and addictive high school dramas.
Good Girls has blown up online, and we're all better off for it. We've rounded up more shows about good (or, well, relatively good) people doing crime, morally conflicted protagonists, and complicated moms guaranteed to keep you entertained.
We're missing our magical catch-ups with Cassie (Catherine Bell) and Grace (Bailee Madison) on Hallmark's Good Witch. Still, it's possible to love again, and we've taken the liberty of rounding up the shows that will make you feel just as comforted as Good Witch did.
Spotted: Gossip Girl fans checking out our recommendations. Several of these shows feature a division between the haves and have-nots; others are just really good teen dramas. If you like Gossip Girl, these are the shows you should watch next. XOXO
What's not to love about Netflix's Grace and Frankie? If you can't get enough of Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin's odd couple antics as their characters reimagine their lives in their 70s, you're in luck; we've rounded up more very funny shows about aging, unshakeable friendships, and family bonds.
The Great British Baking Show is therapy for those of us looking for a reality series with warmth. If you're in need of some chill reality competition shows featuring positive energy and supportive contestants, or just need a series that will help you relax, check out these programs.
Like Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) has trouble picking an adequate beau, you may be having trouble choosing a suitable follow-up to Grey's Anatomy. We've put together a list of medical dramas where the heart surgeries are as important as the affairs of the heart, and other shows that marry the professional with the personal.
Hulu's intense drama stars Elisabeth Moss as Handmaid-turned-enemy of the state June Osborne, whose quest to bring down the totalitarian Republic of Gilead grows bloodier by the year. Whether you're looking for more dystopias, women surviving in a sexist society, or people undermining the government, you'll find something on this list to enjoy (even if you enjoy being miserable).
Bryan Fuller's Hannibal, which tells the story of the complex relationship between cannibalistic psychiatrist Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen) and FBI profiler Will Graham (Hugh Dancy), is a striking piece of art. These shows also feature charismatic serial killers and the people who are likewise obsessed with understanding them. Seriously, there are more than you'd expect.
The wacky but heartfelt CW dramedy Hart of Dixie is a fish-out-of-water story starring Rachel Bilson as a New York City doctor who moves to a small town in Alabama. Our list of recommendations features heartwarming shows set in eccentric small towns, plenty of romance, and medical professionals who've relocated and started over.
We've scared up a list of other series and movies The Haunting fans might enjoy, from dramas that also leave you with an eerie feeling to shows that explore the infinite and grief in thoughtful ways. Here's what to watch if you liked The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor.
The Canadian drama Heartland has a lot of seasons under its belt, but fans of the series can never get enough. We've lassoed the best shows for horse girls and fans of Heartland to watch next, including family dramas set in small towns and on ranches, series about young women and their special bonds with horses, and shows about persevering through the struggles of life.
Homeland, a political thriller starring Claire Danes as a CIA officer and Mandy Patinkin as her mentor at the agency, traveled the globe throughout its eight seasons on Showtime. Our list of recommendations takes you further undercover and features tense stories of espionage, globe-trotting action dramas, and pulse-pounding games of cat-and-mouse.
We're all trying to find the show that can make us laugh as hard as I Think You Should Leave does. Luckily, there are many other weird, hilarious sketch shows out there, and plenty of other shows that Tim Robinson himself has appeared on. Get yourself a sloppy steak and settle in.
HBO's Insecure is so much more than a show: It's a movement, a mood, and a whole culture. It is a hyper-real, hyper-specific look at Black women in 21st century Los Angeles. Our list of recommendations includes other good shows that depict Black women juggling friendship, love, and a career.
AMC's brazen adaptation of Anne Rice's 1976 gothic novel is worth sinking your teeth into. Our list of recommendations features plenty of shows about vampires, from the dead serious to the totally ridiculous, and other shows that feature twisted, dangerous romance.
This is no scam: We've rounded up some limited series that feel like Inventing Anna. The list features based-on-a-true-story shows about liars, scammers, snake oil salespeople, and criminals who convinced people they were someone they weren't and/or got investments from supposedly savvy people who should know better.
We've put together a list of fun, energetic shows featuring baking and cooking, as well as other skills competitions with interesting twists. And yes, some feature cakes! Take a look at our list and decide for yourself: Is it like Is It Cake? (Note: Do not cut through your TV with a knife.)
If It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia has left you wanting more ensemble comedies, shows about shamelessly awful people, or just more of the Sunny cast in general, we've got recommendations to satisfy the most depraved parts of your soul.
Justified, based on a short story by crime author Elmore Leonard, is a modern Western starring Timothy Olyphant as U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens and Walton Goggins as his quick-witted foe Boyd Crowder. Our list of recommendations features other TV Westerns with complicated relationships, stylish crime dramas, and some of the best dialogue on television.
The Last Dance, ESPN's sensational docuseries following Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls' final championship season, gave us our sports fix when we needed it most. Our list of recommendations features other documentaries that directly expand on stories that were part of The Last Dance, profiles of Michael Jordan-esque sports figures, and great basketball documentaries.
HBO's hit video game adaptation The Last of Us is an engaging apocalypse story about the bond formed between two unlikely road trippers. If you enjoyed watching Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie's (Bella Ramsey) journey, check out more shows about the end of the world — and one show about another reluctant father figure played by Pedro Pascal.
It seems as if there's always an episode of one of the Law & Order franchise shows on TV. If, however, you're in the market for something new to watch but still want a show that checks off some of those Law & Order boxes, we have a few recommendations that should fit the bill.
We've put together a list of epic fantasy shows to watch if you like the Lord of the Rings show. Some of them are preteen-friendly like The Rings of Power, while others are a little more mature. All of them will transport you to another world.
Fans of Lucifer can get their fix of supernatural cops, hunky Welshmen, and timeless romances with this list, which also includes at least one other series based on a Neil Gaiman property.
If you sped through Lupin, Netflix's French mystery thriller about gentleman thief Assane Diop (Omar Sy), no one would blame you. Now, if you're looking to cozy up to some more con artists, want to tag along on some other great heists, or simply want to build up your French TV library, here are eight other shows worth considering.
Waiting for new episodes of Disney+'s The Mandalorian can be excruciating. Gotta get your Baby Yoda fix! From sci-fi epics to space Westerns to just plain Westerns, these shows will keep you busy while you wait for new episodes of The Mandalorian.
The NBC drama Manifest has its hooks in fans, using the tried-and-true formula of throwing mystery on top of mystery until our brains are twisted in knots. We've gathered up several other shows that share a lot of DNA with Manifest. You'll find doomed flights, disappearing and reappearing people, and sci-fi mysteries involving death and destiny.
Fans of the fast-talking Prime Video hit comedy The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel will want to take a look at this list, which is packed with more of creator Amy Sherman-Palladino's work, as well as dramedies about being a comedian in various eras and the difficulties women face in show business.
If you've said "Bella ciao" to Spanish crime thriller Money Heist, we have some recommendations for other shows to add to your streaming queue. Our list includes other Álex Pina shows, heist thrillers, and sexy Spanish dramas, as well as one straight-up Money Heist remake.
Monk is a soothing rewatch (it really is a jungle out there), but Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub) isn't the only TV detective with a knack for cracking impossible cases while annoying everyone in the room. TV Guide has rounded up some of the best character-driven crime shows to fill that Monk-shaped hole in your life.
NCIS may just outlive us all. The drama, which follows a team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, combines a military drama with a cop show and has spawned a billion spin-offs. If you want more good guys catching bad guys, check out this list of shows like NCIS.
There are plenty of shows out there that will fulfill your specific post-Never Have I Ever needs, including ones about the pains of high school, ones with complex mother/daughter relationships that will remind you of Devi (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) and Nalini's (Poorna Jagannathan), and ones with plenty of juicy romantic subplots.
After you've answered The Night Agent's call, you might be on the hunt for more political thrillers with unlikely heroes, spy shows with twists and turns, or shows with the very reliable "son avenges his father" plot. You'll want to look at our top-secret dossier, because we've got suggestions for all of those and more.
The OA, Netflix's one-of-a-kind fantasy/sci-fi experience, stars co-creator Brit Marling as Prairie, a young woman who resurfaces after having been missing for seven years and calls herself The OA. Our list of recommendations features twisty sci-fi shows, series that may or may not be about the multiverse, and plenty more that will make your head hurt (but in a good way).
It's OK to watch something other than Kevin spilling a big bowl of chili for the 136th time, which is why we've compiled this list of shows that will help you wean yourself off The Office by expanding your TV watching beyond Scranton. And we're not including the obvious picks like Parks and Recreation and The Office U.K., because you've seen those already.
A good spy thriller is always a welcome addition to our TV watchlists, so we were happy to embrace FX's The Old Man, starring Jeff Bridges as a former CIA assassin who went AWOL and has been in hiding for decades. Ready for a new mission? We've rounded up some other shows with spy-jinks and suspense.
If you can't get enough of Emma's (Jennifer Morrison) magical fairy tale journey, you might find yourself looking for more shows that sweep you away to enchanted realms or keep you hooked with swoon-worthy romances, which is where we come in. Our list of shows like Once Upon a Time is one that any good Oncer should absolutely check out.
Outer Banks, Netflix's sun-soaked teen drama that pits the haves against the have-nots on the picturesque coast of North Carolina, is a soapy melodrama about John B (Chase Stokes) and his friends' search for lost treasure during one fateful summer. Our list of recommendations features shows that are also set in picturesque locales, explore young love, and are filled with more soap than a case of Irish Spring.
If you're looking for a new series that will remind you of the epic, romantic adventures of Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and Claire Randall Fraser (Caitriona Balfe), check out our list of recommendations. Whether you're looking for intertwining bodies, time traveling, or historical drama, you'll find it here.
Jonesing for more shows featuring someone forced into a life of crime, violent battles between drug cartels, or families hiding secrets? From the show that paved the way for Ozark to some undiscovered gems that follow the same model, these shows will keep Ozark fans happy.
The superhero show Peacemaker stars John Cena as the titular hero, who wants peace at all costs, no matter how many men, women, and children he has to kill to get it. Here's what to watch next to get your fill of silly superheroes, muscly men, and extremely funny violence.
If you're a fan of the excellent British crime drama Peaky Blinders, starring Cillian Murphy, you'll enjoy these other period crime dramas, shows about gang conflicts and crime families, and shows with Peaky Blinders cast members, including the inimitable Tom Hardy.
HBO's take on Perry Mason stars Matthew Rhys and gives the classic character a backstory soaked in trauma from World War I. Not all of the shows featured on this list have Rhys in them, and not all of them are set in the 1930s, but they all have something in common with Perry Mason that we think you'll like.
"You are being watched"... is what you'll say to these shows like Person of Interest! The CBS procedural garnered a passionate fan base with its tales of artificial intelligence, criminal underworlds, and one of TV's greatest bromances between former CIA operative John Reese (Jim Caviezel) and computer genius Harold Finch (Michael Emerson). If you're missing the thrills of Person of Interest, here's what to watch next.
Project Power is a Netflix action movie about a drug that gives people superpowers for five minutes at a time. Our list of recommendations features superhero movies that aren't based on existing characters, superhero shows set in New Orleans, and another Jamie Foxx action movie for good measure.
Psych, USA's comedy about a fake psychic detective and his best friend and somewhat reluctant partner in crime, ran for eight seasons and now has multiple feature-length films under its belt. Our list of recommendations features shows that are full of the same camaraderie between best friends, plenty of eccentric murders, and more of USA's Blue Skies.
Showtime's crime drama Ray Donovan, starring Liev Schrieber, is Ray Done-ovan, bringing to an end one of the grittiest, Schrieberest shows on TV. Our list of shows like Ray Donovan feature brooding protagonists, criminal underworlds, and the dirtier side of Los Angeles.
Prime Video's Reacher — based on the character created by Lee Child — is a hit almost as big as its star, Alan Ritchson. If you're looking for more crime shows featuring a healthy dose of action, some smart investigating, and a little bit of humor, we've got shows for you to watch next. Our list also includes a few shows featuring some of the actors from Reacher, in case you want to see more of them.
Russian Doll feels like an entity unto itself. But instead of getting stuck in your own time loop watching Seasons 1 and 2 of Russian Doll over and over (honestly, doesn't sound terrible), here are a few other shows and movies that might scratch certain Russian Doll-esque itches, whether you're looking for time travel or you just need some more Natasha Lyonne in your TV viewing life.
If you're missing the people of Schitt's Creek, there are plenty of other series out there that will remind you of the best of the Rose family and the kooky town they came to love. Whether you're looking for another sitcom about a chaotic family, one with three-dimensional LGBTQ+ characters, or just something that serves up smart, fast-paced comedy, this list has the show for you.
Severance is a gripping Apple TV+ series about what on Earth is going on at a fictional company called Lumon, which splits employees' consciousnesses between their work lives and their personal lives. It's so good that it might just ruin all other TV for you, but we've put together some recommendations anyway, including sci-fi mysteries, shows about hating your job, and other series featuring shady corporations that take advantage of their employees.
Netflix's teen fantasy follows a young woman named Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li) who discovers that she is a Grisha, which means that she is in possession of a power that allows her to summon the sun. TV Guide's list of recommendations for what to watch next includes YA dramas about teens with mystical powers and intricate fantasies with big, expansive worlds.
The Gallaghers aren't the only dysfunctional family out there. Whether you love Shameless for its focus on its core family, its depiction of existence as a poor person in America, the jokes, the tears, or even if you're only there to see what happens to Ian (Cameron Monaghan) and Mickey (Noel Fisher), this list has something every kind of fan will have fun watching next.
If you feel like USA's decision to cancel The Sinner is a sin, here are some other great mystery shows to watch to help you feel better. They all have something in common with The Sinner, such as a whydunit structure and/or a troubled investigator at the center of the story. If you're a Sinner, consider watching these shows your penance.
FX's biker drama Sons of Anarchy followed the violent exploits and complicated internal politics of the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club. Our list of recommendations features more macho soaps about the bonds of brotherhood, dramas exploring power dynamics and criminal organizations, and/or shows with heart-pumping action.
The only thing wrong with The Sopranos is that it has a tendency to ruin you for so many other shows. But if you've worn out your remote rewinding the final seconds of David Chase's groundbreaking HBO drama and are looking to dive into a new challenge, you can always check out these great series that capture different elements of The Sopranos' appeal, whether you're looking for more layered antiheroes, brutal criminal dramas, or nuclear families with big problems.
Netflix's Squid Game is worth a watch for its story of morality and survival (and one fantastic game of Red Light, Green Light). If you're not ready for the games to end, check out our list of shows about survival and demented games, as well as some disturbing shows and movies from Asia.
Watching Netflix's sci-fi adventure series Stranger Things feels like watching a movie from the '80s. Our list of recommendations includes shows that have pieces of what makes Stranger Things so special, like parallel dimensions or a tight band of charismatic kids or '80s nostalgia, plus classic shows that influenced Stranger Things.
It's a huge bummer when we're forced to witness rich people behaving badly in real life, but it's so much fun to watch it happen on TV, which is part of why we love Succession so much. While nothing else will ever really be able to fill the void left by Succession, there are a lot of other great shows out there about rich people with issues, highly dysfunctional families, and intense power struggles.
Suits, USA Network's long-running legal drama, follows Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht), an arrogant but charming lawyer, and his fraudulent but brilliant protégé, Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams). Our list of recommendations features other memorable USA shows, even more excellent legal dramas, and programs that include central bromances.
Never leave Cousins Beach — or at least the teen love triangles in Cousins Beach — with this list of shows to watch next after you've finished Prime Video's YA romance drama. From more complicated romantic geometry to other shows in the Jenny Han universe, you're bound to find a show to start a new relationship with after reading this list. Just don't blame us when you can't choose between your two favorites.
Yes, a Supernatural rewatch is definitely in order for everyone, but what else can you watch now that Baby is parked in the garage for good? We've come up with a list of shows that all Supernatural fans should watch next. Most deal with the supernatural, some feature sibling bonds, and others feature investigators trying to explain what no one else can.
Superstore has closed its doors after six seasons spent flying under the radar as one of the best sitcoms on TV. If you're ready to fill the void left by the employees at the Ozark Highlands Cloud 9, look for a silver lining in these shows — even if they don't have the absolute legend that is Sandra (Kaliko Kauahi).
Sweet Magnolias, Netflix's romantic soap starring Joanna Garcia Swisher, is a swoon-worthy story laced with small town charm. Our list of recommendations features other series with sweeping romances, shows with quaint small town atmosphere, and dramas that explore second chances at love.
Ted Lasso began as an unexpected balm and became a TV powerhouse, and that's an underdog story everyone can believe in. If your goal is to keep that feeling alive, try one of these feel-good shows, sports comedies, and shows with lovably dysfunctional ensembles.
Full moon or not, MTV's Teen Wolf is worth sinking your teeth into. If you're looking for more supernatural shows with a similar attitude, check out our list of options of both the teen and adult variety, plus one superhero show for good measure. We'll give you something to howl about.
If you liked The Terminal List for its gritty fight scenes, straightforward storytelling, and authentic depiction of Navy SEAL culture, we have a (terminal) list of shows for you to watch next. It includes other military dramas, revenge thrillers, and Prime Video shows based on dad-friendly book series.
TV Guide has compiled a list of shows that can be just as cathartic and emotional as This Is Us, whether you're looking to process some grief, relate to complicated family dynamics, or get gut-punched by time tricks you didn't know were happening.
Saying goodbye to Netflix's YA rom-com To All the Boys trilogy isn't easy. But if Lara Jean Covey (Lana Condor) and Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo) have to bravely move forward with their lives, so must we! Get your rom-com fix with these movies and shows that offer joy, fun, and heartfelt coming-of-age stories.
Sometimes, all you want is a nice comforting show like Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan where you can relax in the comfort of international disputes, terrorist attacks, and wild shootouts in the back alleys of some third-world country. If you're looking for more political thrillers, take a look at these shows that feature action and political intrigue.
This list of shows like Paramount+'s sneaky hit includes more fish-out-of-water mob dramedies (there's more than one!), crime dramas that will make you laugh, and other shows made by some of the people behind Tulsa King. None of them feature Sylvester Stallone learning how to use the internet, but they're almost as good.
Based on the graphic novel series by Gerard Way, The Umbrella Academy follows seven orphans who were adopted by an eccentric billionaire to form a superhero team. Did I mention that one of the heroes is half-ape, another is a time-traveler, and another is a ghost? The Umbrella Academy is weird, y'all. Here are more superhero team-up and stop-the-apocalypse shows.
There's an itch only Armando Iannucci's acerbic, screwball series can scratch, and there are so many jokes and gags only Veep could pull off (how many other pieces of entertainment are going to give us Julia Louis-Dreyfus walking into a glass door?), but rest assured that it's possible to love again. We're here to help with this list of biting comedies.
We can't get enough of History's epic historical drama about badass dudes with funny haircuts fighting their enemies and each other for power. If you're here for more history or just here to see someone get their head cut off, you'll find what you need in these shows that are similar to Vikings.
Netflix's Virgin River follows a nurse practitioner who moves to a remote Northern California town to start over and heal from a series of traumatic heartbreaks. Our list of recommendations features more heartwarming romances, emotional family dramas, and shows about starting over in small towns.
The Walking Dead lives on in its spin-offs, but if those aren't enough, our list of recommendations includes other zombie shows, other post-apocalyptic shows, other horror shows with a strong dramatic bent, and other shows made by people who also make The Walking Dead.
Netflix's Warrior Nun is a comic book-based series that follows Ava (Alba Baptista), a young woman revived from the dead to become part of an elite and secret order of nuns. Check out these other supernatural shows that feature chosen ones, equally wild premises, and unconventional heroines.
Wednesday, the Addams Family spin-off starring Jenna Ortega, really is a scream. And there's no shortage of shows like it, especially on Netflix. Put on your finest black clothes and get to streaming.
There's just something so addictive about The White Lotus, Mike White's HBO anthology about a luxury resort chain where something bad is always happening. We have a few recommendations for more mysteries, more shows about clueless rich people, and more bad vacations. Pack your bags and let these series take you away.
Have ye more coins to toss? We've put together a list of shows fans of The Witcher should check out next. A lot of them are fantasy series, some of them feature Henry Cavill's earlier work, and some feature awesome dudes living that rogue lifestyle.
Wynonna Earp is the best show about a wisecracking demon-slayer who just so happens to be the great-great-granddaughter of legendary gunslinger Wyatt Earp. The shows on our list of recommendations include fierce heroines and have plenty of humor, and one even has an exceptionally good-looking gunslinger.
Whether you watch The X-Files for the horror, the romance, the government conspiracies, or the reminder that the world is fundamentally chaotic and unknowable, our list of shows like the Fox classic has something for every kind of fan. Here are the series you should check out next.
Showtime's drama about a high school girls' soccer team lost in the wilderness in the '90s — and the adult survivors coping with their actions in the present — has taken the internet by storm. If you want more shows about survival, drama with tenacious teens, and adventures that spawn theories, take a shot with these TV shows... more than one of which also involve plane crashes!
Yellowstone is Paramount Network's neo-Western soap about the Dutton family, the owners of America's largest ranch, who are constantly fighting with wannabe usurpers and among themselves. This list of similar shows features some dysfunctional family dramas, a contemporary Western, an engrossing crime thriller, and a macho soap.
It's not exactly difficult to understand why Netflix's You has such a huge fan base, appealing to people who love crime, killing, and a little bit of camp (never forget that this show once featured a character named Peach Salinger). We've put together a collection of shows about serial killers, psychopaths in love, and crime that any fan of You is sure to get sucked into.
Darren Star's soapy drama follows Liza (Sutton Foster), a woman in her 40s pretending to be (drumroll please) younger, and her well-dressed pals of varying ages. Whether you watch Younger for the workplace friendships, Liza's love triangle with Josh (Nico Tortorella) and Charles (Peter Hermann), or the drama caused by her massive secret, there's something on this list to satisfy every kind of Younger fan.