Expats
CREATOR: Lulu Wang
CAST: Nicole Kidman, Sarayu Blue & Ji-young Yoo
Life in Hong Kong isn’t easy if you’re not that familiar with the community. For a group of expats, they find their only option is to form a friendship with those in a similar situation. Beautiful bonds are made while the group endures the pains and pleasures of life itself, appreciating the enduring nature of marriage and the somber realization of death. This romantic drama set in Hong Kong is based on the book The Expatriates by Janice Y. K. Lee and was created by noted filmmaker Lulu Wang (Posthumous, The Farewell). The ensemble cast includes Nicole Kidman, Ji-young Yoo, Jack Huston, Sarayu Blue, Brian Tee, Bonde Sham, and Flora Chan. Read more

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Griselda
CREATOR: Eric Newman
CAST: Sofía Vergara, Alberto Guerra & Christian Tappán
Griselda Blanco was a woman who has experience when it comes to drugs. Having grown up in Columbia, she made her way to Miami, Florida where her skills at managing a drug empire increased to a considerable degree. During her stay in Florida, she amassed quite the reputation within the drug trade, strong enough to earn her the title of being the Godmother of Cocaine. This true-crime story comes from creator Doug Miro (Narcos, Narcos: Mexico) and is directed by Andrés Baiz (The Sandman). The series stars Sofía Vergara (Modern Family), Alberto Guerra (El Señor de los Cielos), Vanessa Ferlito, and Christian Tappan. Read more

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Fool Me Once
CAST: Michelle Keegan, Adeel Akhtar & Richard Armitage
Based on the book of the same title by Harlan Coben, this mystery drama centers around the tragic life of Maya Stern. She loved her husband Joe, but lost him to a brutal murder. She continues onward to raise her young daughter and be a good mom. But when she notices Joe showing up on her nanny cam, she starts to suspect something more sinister lurks under the surface of her home life. This thrilling British TV series comes from directors David Moore and Nimer Rashed, and stars Michelle Keegan (Coronation Street), Adeel Akhtar, Richard Armitage, and Emmett J Scanlan. Read more

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Lessons in Chemistry
CREATOR: Lee Eisenberg
CAST: Brie Larson, Lewis Pullman & Aja Naomi King
Based on the book by Bonnie Garmus, this retro drama follows the 1960s life of Elizabeth Zott. She had big dreams of becoming a chemist and committed herself to a life of science. Her dreams are dampened, however, when her luck turns rotten after becoming pregnant and fired, with nobody to turn towards. Her talents lead to her developing a cooking show where she puts her knowledge to great use. Developed by Lee Eisenberg (The Office, Jury Duty), this drama series stars Brie Larson, Lewis Pullman, Aja Naomi King, Stephanie Koenig, Patrick Walker, Thomas Mann, Kevin Sussman, and Beau Bridges. Watch the trailer of Lessons in Chemistry

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Painkiller
CAST: Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick & West Duchovny
The real-world origins and consequences of the drug crisis are depicted in this stirring drama. Purdue Pharma was behind the development of OxyContin, a highly addictive and dangerous drug that only may the opioid epidemic even worse. Created by Micah Fitzerman-Blue (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood) and Noah Harpster (Maleficent: Mistress of Evil), this miniseries event stars Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick, Sam Anderson, Taylor Kitsch, Carolina Bartczak, Tyler Ritte,r John Ales, Ron Lea, Ana Cruz Kayne, West Duchovny, Jack Mulhern, and John Murphy. Watch the trailer of Painkiller

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Three women

Based on the book by Lisa Taddeo, the sexual lives of three different women are explored in this dramatic series. Lina is a mother in Indiana struggling to recover after her daughter was raped. Maggie is a North Dakota teenager pursuing a romantic affair with her married English teacher. Sloane has a husband who loves to watch her have sex with men and women. Covering their lives is Taddeo, an author traveling across America. Based on true stories, this dramatic saga stars Shailene Woodley, DeWanda Wise, Betty Gilpin, Gabrielle Creevy, Blair Underwood, and John Patrick Amedori. Watch the trailer of Three women

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The Last Thing He Told Me
CREATOR: Josh Singer
CAST: Jennifer Garner, Angourie Rice & Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Based on the novel of the same title by Laura Dave, this thriller series centers around the mysterious disappearance of Hannah’s husband. While searching for this missing man, Hannah teams up with her stepdaughter and finds that they share more in common than they once thought. Their bond blossoms as they continue to unearth mysterious secrets involving deception, affairs, and embezzlement. This engrossing thriller comes from director Olivia Newman and a screenplay by the original author, Laura Dave. The cast features the talents of Jennifer Garner, Angourie Rice, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Aisha Tyler, Geoff Stults, John Harlan Kim, and Augusto Aguilera. Watch the trailer of The Last Thing He Told Me

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Tiny Beautiful Things
CREATOR: Liz Tigelaar
CAST: Kathryn Hahn, Sarah Pidgeon & Quentin Plair
Dear Sugar is an advice column that publishes insightful suggestions on how to live a better life. The problem with the column is that it’s written by a reluctant woman who has taken on the job and writing anonymously. She’s not exactly the best person for the job, considering that her life is in tatters, desperately needing repairs. Can she keep up this farce while still improving her own life? Directed by Rachel Goldenberg (Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis) and written by Liz Tigelaar (Little Fires Everywhere, Stick It), this offbeat dramatic comedy series stars Merritt Wever, Michaela Watkins, Quentin Plair, Sarah Pidgeon, Russell Hodgkinson, and Kathryn Hahn. Watch the trailer of Tiny Beautiful Things

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The palace
CREATOR: Will Tracy
CAST: Kate Winslet, Matthias Schoenaerts & Hugh Grant
This musical drama is set during the late 1980s at the Friedrichstadt-Palast music hall. That hall is a place of fantastic performances and great musical numbers. Amid all the glamour, a twin sister duo hopes to find some answers to their sordid past. They set off on a revealing adventure to pull back the curtain of their past and find out there’s more to life than singing and dancing. Directed by Uli Edel with scripts by Rodica Döhnert and Andreas Gräfenstein, this period-piece series features a cast that includes Luise Befort, Svenja Jung, Anja Kling, Hermann Beyer, Theodora Tetzlaff, Heino Ferch, Inka Friedrich, and Friedrich von Thun. Watch the trailer of The palace

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Love and Death
CREATOR: David E. Kelley
CAST: Elizabeth Olsen, Jesse Plemons & Lily Rabe
Based on the book Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs, Love and Death portray the true story of a murder case. Taking place in 1980 Wylie, Texas, Candy Montgomery is a woman who finds herself going from housewife to suspect when accused of murdering Betty Gore, her best friend. With the axe murder pointing all signs toward Candy, there’s a deep questioning of the case and how far one person can go when it comes to criminality. Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and written by David E. Kelley, this crime drama series stars Elizabeth Olsen, Jesse Plemons, Patrick Fugit, Lily Rabe, Keir Gilchrist, Elizabeth Marvel, Tom Pelphrey, and Krysten Ritter. Read more

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Welcome to Chippendales
CREATOR: Robert Siegel
CAST: Kumail Nanjiani, Murray Bartlett & Annaleigh Ashford
Somen 'Steve' Banerjee changed the world of erotic entertainment forever when he founded the touring dance troupe known Chippendales. Somen’s rise & fall as the founder is explored in this dramatic series centered around the appeal of male strippers and how the Chippendales took off in a big way for the 1980s. Inspired by the book Deadly Dance: The Chippendales Murders by K. Scot Macdonald and Patrick MontesDeOc, the steamy and intriguing drama series was created by Robert Siegel (The Wrestler, The Founder) and stars the talents of Kumail Nanjiani, Murray Bartlett, Annaleigh Ashford, Dan Stevens, and Juliette Lewis. Watch the trailer of Welcome to Chippendales

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Fleishman is in Trouble
CREATOR: Taffy Brodesser-Akner
CAST: Jesse Eisenberg, Lizzy Caplan & Claire Danes
Based on the novel by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, this drama centers around the life of the recently divorced Toby Fleishman. Now in his forties, Toby takes a chance on dating apps to find a new love in his life. He may just find a chance at love again, despite having to take care of his children in the absence of his ex-wife Rachel. Trying to date and look after his kids proves to be a challenge, especially with his work at the hospital. This American drama streaming television miniseries features a cast that includes Jesse Eisenberg, Lizzy Caplan, Claire Danes, and Adam Brody. Watch the trailer of Fleishman is in Trouble

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Alaska Daily
CREATOR: Tom McCarthy
CAST: Hilary Swank, Jeff Perry & Matt Malloy
Eileen Fitzgerald is a journalist who is seeking a fresh start in her career and life. A change of scenery comes her way when moves to Alaska and starts writing for a newspaper in Anchorage. She finds herself digging deep into her work as she starts investigating dangerous cases of missing people, leading her down some dark paths. This investigative drama comes from director Tom McCarthy (Spotlight) and stars the talents of Hilary Swank, Jeff Perry, Matt Malloy, Yoshié Bancroft, and Grace Dove. Watch the trailer of Alaska Daily

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So Help Me Todd
CREATOR: Scott Prendergast
CAST: Marcia Gay Harden, Skylar Astin & Madeline Wise
Todd is a private investigator who is a bit of a recluse who just can’t stay out of trouble. Things are not looking great for his mom either as she is still getting over a divorce. The two find themselves working together on various cases as Todd cleans up his act and learns to love family again. This comedic investigative drama comes from director Amy York Rubin (Superstore, Fresh Off The Boat) and stars Skylar Astin, Marcia Gay Harden, Madeline Wise, Andrea Brooks, and Mark Moses. Watch the trailer of So Help Me Todd

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Gaslit
CREATOR: Robbie Pickering
CAST: Julia Roberts, Sean Penn & Dan Stevens
Based on the novel Slow Burn by Leon Neyfakh, Gaslit follows the historic discovery of corruption during the presidency of Richard Nixon. A theft at the Watergate hotel could lead to a major scandal that incriminates the President of the United States. Martha Mitchell uncovers key information that proves Nixon was behind such a plot. The only problem is that she’s the wife of John N. Mitchell, Nixon’s loyal Attorney General. This political thriller features an ensemble cast that includes Julia Roberts, Sean Penn, Dan Stevens, Betty Gilpin, Shea Whigham, Darby Camp, and Aleksandar Filimonović. Watch the trailer of Gaslit

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The Premise
CREATOR: B.J. Novak
CAST: B.J. Novak, &
In this dramatic anthology series created by B. J. Novak (The Office), various stories of social issues are explored in a manner both tragic and comedic. One story involves a murder trial where a white liberal of the city must come to terms with submitting his sex tape as evidence to clear a wrongfully conficted man. Another involves a man trying to get over a tragic incident by working for a gun lobby where he may not be prepared for what is asked of him. This series features an ensemble cast that includes the likes of Ben Platt, Jermaine Fowler, Jon Bernthal, Boyd Holbrook, Beau Bridges, Amy Landecker, and many more. Watch the trailer of The Premise

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Maid
CREATOR: Molly Smith Metzler
CAST: Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson & Anika Noni Rose
Based on Stephanie Land's memoir, Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive, this off-beat drama centers around a single mother trying to make ends meet. To make enough cash to survive, she takes on the role of a housekeeper that barely pays her enough to get by. She struggles to live her life when the forces of poverty, bureaucracy, and the threat of homelessness which seems to loom ever closer with each passing day. Created by Molly Smith Metzler, the show stars Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, Anika Noni Rose, Andie MacDowell, Tracy Vilar, and Billy Burke. Watch the trailer of Maid

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The Pact
CREATOR: Pete McTighe
CAST: Rakie Ayola, Lisa Palfrey & Elizabeth Berrington
Five friends find themselves bound to secrecy when a drunken prank on their boss turns into an unfortunate death. That fateful night in the woods is something they hope will stay buried in the past. But how long can such a dangerous secret be kept as such when the tensions run high between them? Directed by Rebecca Johnson and Eric Styles and written by Pete McTighe, this crime thriller stars Laura Fraser, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Eiry Thomas, Eddie Marsan, Jason Hughes, Aneurin Barnard, and Adrian Edmondson. Watch the trailer of The Pact

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Little Fires Everywhere
CREATOR: Liz Tigelaar
CAST: Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington & Joshua Jackson
The Richardsons are seen as the perfect family. Almost too perfect. The Warren family, the neighbors of the Richardsons, aim to find out what’s up with them after a fire was set at their previous home. There may be more beneath the surface when Mia Warren (Kerry Washington) discovers a dark secret of the Richardsons and their past, most notably the black sheep of Izzy (Megan Stott). Based on the dramatic novel by Celeste Ng. Watch the trailer of Little Fires Everywhere

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Dispatches from Elsewhere
CREATOR: Jason Segel
CAST: Jason Segel, André Benjamin & Sally Field
Four ordinary people can’t help but feel as though there is something lacking in their lives. They soon discover that the world they occupy may not be what it seems as they slowly unravel a game of mystery and secrets, lurking just under the surface of their daily lives. The more they discover about what has been hidden, the more wondrous possibilities are unmasked. Created by Jason Segel with an all-star cast of Richard E. Grant and Sally Field. Watch the trailer of Dispatches from Elsewhere

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Valley of the Boom
CREATOR: Matthew Carnahan
CAST: Bradley Whitford, Steve Zahn & Lamorne Morris
Valley of the boom is an American docudrama television miniseries on National Geographic about Silicon Valley's huge tech boom in the 90's. Watch the trailer of Valley of the Boom

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Succession
CREATOR: Jesse Armstrong
CAST: Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong & Kieran Culkin
The media conglomerate of Waystar Royco is owned by an aged Logan Roy (Brian Cox). Though he does not want to step down from running his business, he’s still seeking a plan for what will happen to his business once he’s out of the picture. Intending to pass the company down to one of his kin, the family bickers and battles for their claim to corporate throne in this thrilling drama of heirs and takeovers in the cutthroat world of business. 
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The Chi
CREATOR: Lena Waithe
CAST: Jason Mitchell, Jacob Latimore, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
This black drama on Showtime sheds its light on a South Chicago Community that undergoes a lot after a series of events brings the lives of its resident Brandon, Emmet,... Watch the trailer of The Chi

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Waco
CREATOR: Drew Dowdle & John Erick Dowdle
CAST: Michael Shannon, Taylor Kitsch & Rory Culkin
Michael Shannon is yet another big movie star going for the small screen. In this crime drama about religious leader David Koresh, the FBI is on his tail. They seize his... Watch the trailer of Waco

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Rectify
CREATOR: Ray McKinnon
CAST: Aden Young, Abigail Spencer & Adelaide Clemens
After being convicted for rape and murder and serving on death row for nineteen years, a man is released from prison after DNA evidence calls his conviction into question. He returns to his hometown Paulie, Georgia, where the series follows the painful trail he and his family follow at a slow pace. From the first episode, Rectify is touching, dramatic and pretty awkward. The starting point is a very interesting one, after which the slow tempo and brilliant performance by Aden Young (Daniel Holden) lead the viewer into an uncanny yet moving plot. Like Allan Ball’s Six Feet Under, the show leans on character studies within the context of an eccentric family. The personalities are tangible and the interpersonal tensions are, with a few exceptions, beautifully written. A lot of contemporary series bet on a strong dynamic in terms of tempo and events – Rectify shows a refreshing calmness. RATING: 84/100

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American Lion
CREATOR: Jon Meacham
CAST: Sean Penn
A miniseries about Andrew Jackson, the seventh American president. RATING: 80/100

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Ozark
CREATOR: Bill Dubuque, Mark Williams
CAST: Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Julia Garner, Sofia Hublitz
The plot still is a mystery; it is set in Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri (USA). RATING: 80/100

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The Deuce
CREATOR: George Pelecanos, David Simon
CAST: James Franco, Maggie Gyllenhaal & Gbenga Akinnagbe
Porn and prostitution are spreading in 1970's New York City. A very promising show, written by David Simon and George Pelecanos (The Wire). RATING: 80/100

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Black Flags
CREATOR: Joby Warrick
CAST: Toby Stephens, Luke Arnold & Hannah New
A very promising miniseries about the rise of ISIS. RATING: 80/100

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Sharp Objects
CREATOR: Marti Noxon
CAST: Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson & Eliza Scanlen
A female journalist confronts the demons of her youth when she returns to her hometown in order to cover a violent murder. RATING: 80/100

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The Wire
CREATOR: David Simon
CAST: Dominic West, Lance Reddick & Sonja Sohn
Pitching The Wire to non-believers is a tough job. ‘An anti-cop show disguised as a cop show’ doesn’t tingle anyone. “Truthful, complex stories about the American people left behind in a postmodern urban society” may cover the series’ content, but will not invite a lot of people to start viewing the best tv show ever made. The cult status The Wire (slowly) received probably has a lot to do with word-of-mouth, and for good reason. The show is simply ingenious and will leave a lasting impression, leaving the restraint one might have before watching the show far behind. Despite it’s ambition to make a harsh point, it’s complexity and the vast amount of characters, The Wire tells unheard stories in an original and thought provoking way. We are confident we’ll see lots of great and innovative drama shows in the years to come, but none of them is probably going to beat The Wire in all its strength RATING: 94/100

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Breaking Bad
CREATOR: Vince Gilligan
CAST: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn & Aaron Paul
A chemistry teacher has had enough of his boring, frustrating and unreasonable life. After being diagnosed with cancer, he starts cooking crystal meth. Brilliant. RATING: 95/100

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House of Cards
CREATOR: Beau Willimon
CAST: Robin Wright, Michael Kelly & Cody Fern
A vicious and very strategic Congressman has only one direction in mind: upwards. Together with his wife and chief of staff he plots his deliberate moves, determined to win the chess play of politics in the White House. House of Cards is a hit and rightfully so. Kevin Spacey as Frank Underwood is a delight, the dark and self-serving games are thrilling and the political context seems very truthful. Very, very good show. RATING: 90/100

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Downton Abbey
CREATOR: Julian Fellowes
CAST: Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith & Michelle Dockery
A portrayal of an aristocratic British family and their staff, beginning at the years before the first world war. BBC’s Downton Abbey is an enormous success – you’ve probably seen it, or at least heard of it. The decadence of the Crawley family is simply nice to look at, as are the shenanigans a level below (the staff) and the relationships between the family and their personnel. Yes, most characters are one-dimensional, and the fights and struggles are simplistic. No one really cares, apparently. RATING: 87/100

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Billions
CREATOR: Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Andrew Ross Sorkin
CAST: Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis & Maggie Siff
Billions captures the powerful clash between an U.S. Attorney and a hedge fund king. Original, thought provoking and very well told! RATING: 84/100

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Brideshead Revisited
CREATOR: Luca Guadagnino
CAST: Cate Blanchett, Andrew Garfield, Ralph Fiennes
The Flytes are a family of aristocrats who reside at the luxurious Brideshead. Charles Ryder is a weary Army captain who recalls his time at such a place and how it shaped his years from the 1920s to the 1940s. It was a life of friendships and romances as Ryder came to understand such a complicated life. Based on the novel of the same title by Evelyn Waugh, this period drama stars Andrew Garfield, Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, and Ralph Fiennes. Read more

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Euphoria
CREATOR: Sam Levinson
CAST: Zendaya, Alexa Demie & Algee Smith
A group of high school students navigate love and friendships in a world of drugs, sex, trauma, and social media. Read more

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Patrick Melrose
CREATOR: David Nicholls
CAST: Benedict Cumberbatch, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hugo Weaving, Sebastian Maltz
A critical and often humorous look at the upper class, tracking the protagonist’s harrowing odyssey from a deeply traumatic childhood through adult substance abuse and, ultimately, toward recovery. Read more

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If there is a genre that is perfectly suitable for TV series, then it is drama. The possibility to slowly build a tangible, rich and recognizable universe has been seized by many writers, from Dallas’ David Jacobs to Mad Men’s Matthew Weiner. These are the recent shows you cannot miss.


If there is one television-genre that is perfectly suitable for a series, it is drama. The possibility to slowly build a tangible, rich and recognizable universe has been seized by many writers, from Dallas’ David Jacobs to Mad Men’s Matthew Weiner.

One might ask if it is at all possible to add something interesting to the enormous stockpile of the best tv drama shows. It is, it appears. Here’s what’s interesting (or, not really in some cases) since 2010. But first, let’s have a look at the latest drama television.