Drama TV Shows
The list contains the best, new, and most relevant Drama TV Shows ordered by relevance. Trendflicks helps you find the most attractive TV Shows from all kinds of streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video, HBO, etc.
Best TV Shows
Popular TV Shows:
Dawson's Creek(1998) , Friday the 13th: The Series(1987) , Blue Heelers(1993) , The Chi(2018) , The Purge(2018) , Friday Night Lights(2006) , Homeland(2011) , The Americans(2013) , Sharp Objects(2018) , Monk(2002) , Freaks and Geeks(1999) , Parenthood(2010) , Girls(2012) , Mayor of Kingstown(2021) , Chuck(2007) , Prison Break(2005) , Sanditon(2019) , New Amsterdam(2018) , Alias(2001) , Desperate Housewives(2004) , The Witcher(2019) , Castle(2009) , Silo(2023) , The Last of Us(2023) , BMF(2021) , Power(2014) , FROM(2022) , The Winter King(2023) , Who Is Erin Carter?(2023) , Grimm(2011)
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Dawson's Creek (1998)
6.8
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Genre: Drama
Release Date: 1998-01-20
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Set close to Boston's eastern suburbs, the drama is set in the beach village of Capeside. Aside from Joey, who lives down the creek and gives off the natural girl next door feel, and Dawson, who is 15 years old and has a crush on Steven Spielberg, Pacey, Dawson's "problematic" buddy, is always up for taking chances and surprising everyone. Beneath the lovely appearance, Jen, the New York girl who moved in next door to Dawson's house, has a wild heart. The plot revolves around four friends who have known each other since high school graduation, are enrolled in the same university, are active in their communities, and have experienced a range of friendships, affections, and love that have affected them from childhood to adulthood.
Cast: James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson, Kerr Smith
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Friday the 13th: The Series (1987)
7.6
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Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: A trader in antiques strikes a contract with the devil to market antiquities that are cursed. His niece Mitch and her cousin Ryan acquired his shop upon his death. They attempt to recover the cursed artifacts with Jack Marshak's assistance so they may put them safely in the antique shop's vault. They battle against others who want to purchase antiques to keep the watches from hurting them.
Cast: Louise Robey, Chris Wiggins, John D. LeMay
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Genre: Drama
Release Date: 1993-09-10
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: The fictional rural community of Mount Thomas serves as the backdrop for the police drama Blue Heels. The men and women of the Mount Thomas Police Department combat crime and settle disputes. They deal with contemporary societal concerns under the careful eye of Tom Croydon. As the series' central themes develop, we watch their triumphs and setbacks and learn to grow alongside them and their loved ones.
Cast: John Wood, Julie Nihill, Ditch Davey, Simone McAullay
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The Chi (2018)
7.6
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Genre: Drama
Release Date: 2018-01-07
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: In Chicago's South Side, parents go to work, and children go to school. Living here is challenging. Numerous risks might dash their hopes. They must make decisions that will either save or destroy them. The Chi is a television series about some of the locals. They assist one another after meeting by coincidence. They desire freedom and happiness.
Cast: Alex R. Hibbert, Jacob Latimore, Yolonda Ross
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The Purge (2018)
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Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: America has a night every year in the future when all crimes are allowed. A wealthy family uses a security device to lock themselves inside their house. However, they allowed a stranger who was fleeing murderers inside. The murderers threaten to break in if the family doesn't hand up the stranger. The family needs to make decisions to get through the night. It's a horror thriller, The Purge.
Cast: Paola Nuñez, Max Martini, Derek Luke, Joel Allen, Lindsey Pearlman
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Friday Night Lights (2006)
8.7
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Genre: Drama
Release Date: 2006-10-03
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Coach Eric Taylor must assemble a squad from scratch in East Dillon after losing his job as Dillon High School football coach. In addition to facing criticism in her capacity as West Dillon's administrator, Coach Taylor's spouse, Tami, has also come under fire from parents of students who were expelled from the district, who claim Tami placed their kids in inappropriate settings at East Dillon. Eric and Tammy are confronted with obstacles in their personal lives, including their teenage daughter Julie and issues at work.
Cast: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Aimee Teegarden, Michael B. Jordan, Jurnee Smollett
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Homeland (2011)
8.3
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Release Date: 2011-10-02
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: A captive American soldier is preparing a terrorist strike on US soil, according to Carrie, a CIA counterterrorism specialist who is on duty in the Middle East. Sgt. Nicholas Brody was kept hostage in Afghanistan for over nine years before U.S. Marines, responding to a tip, located him a few months later. They welcomed Brody like a hero. Meanwhile, the CIA sends Carrie back to work, and she starts an inquiry since she thinks Brody is the soldier who deserted. When Brody finds out that Jessica, his wife, is having sex with her best friend, Carrie, out of jealousy, becomes involved as well. Though she is wary of him, Carrie also loves him.
Cast: Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin, Maury Sterling, Numan Acar, Nimrat Kaur
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The Americans (2013)
8.4
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Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: To get military and political intelligence, two former Soviet spies were given orders to lurk in the suburbs of Washington, the capital of the United States, during the Cold War. Husband Philip and wife Elizabeth pose as American parents and live with two children who have no idea where they are from. To examine them, FBI agent Stan moves in next door and poses as a civilian. Over time, their connection becomes more intimate and genuine, but their feelings are being put to the test by the Cold War's intensification as well as the attention and monitoring of espionage agencies. More significantly, Phillip's awareness of American ideals and perspectives is growing.
Cast: Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Holly Taylor, Keidrich Sellati, Noah Emmerich
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Sharp Objects (2018)
8
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Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: After leaving a mental health facility, journalist Camile Preaker is faced with many challenges. She needs to go back to cover the murder of two minor girls. Despite her estrangement from them, Camile is compelled to remain with her mother and her quirky half-sister. Furthermore, as the inquiry progresses, she finds that she and the victim share many similarities. She must gradually unearth the truth while facing her challenges.
Cast: Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Messina, Eliza Scanlen, Matt Craven
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Monk (2002)
8.1
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Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: After his wife passed away, Detective Adrian developed obsessive-compulsive disorder. Adrian lost his work due to OCD and became unemployed. Adrian established a private detective service to help him live. He gets regular treatment from Nurse Sharona and uses his remarkable photographic memory and strong logical reasoning skills to solve weird cases after bizarre cases. Subsequently, Adrian got to know Natalie, a single mother, and they became friends. As time goes on, the grief he felt upon his wife's death has lessened, but the reasons for her murder remain a mystery. Is Adrian able to handle the case by himself?
Cast: Tony Shalhoub, Ted Levine, Jason Gray-Stanford, Traylor Howard
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Freaks and Geeks (1999)
8.8
TV-14
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: There were two types of pupils at a private high school north of Detroit in the 1980s: freaks and geeks. Lovers and troublemakers are freaks. Geeks can just read books and are weak and inept. Lindsay excelled academically but also took the initiative to become friends with a few "freaks" since she didn't want to be labeled a "nerd." In addition to being wimpy, her brother Sam is a complete geek who has surrounded himself with other fearful nerds. Every kid in the school has growing pains of their own; their lives are enacted on the campus of every high school, mirroring the youth of all.
Cast: John Francis Daley, Linda Cardellini, James Franco, Samm Levine, Martin Starr
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Parenthood (2010)
8.3
TV-14
Genre: Drama
Release Date: 2010-03-02
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Sarah, a single mother, is forced by her difficult life to return to her parents' old Burrick home with her two kids, Drew and Amber. There, she waits for her siblings, whom she hasn't seen in a while, and faces several challenges in their continued struggles. Adam's kid Max has received a terrible disease diagnosis; Crosby is under constant pressure to have children from his partner Katie; Julia, despite her achievements, will never win Sidney over.
Cast: Peter Krause, Monica Potter, Lauren Graham, Erika Christensen, Craig T. Nelson
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Girls (2012)
7.4
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Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Hannah, the protagonist, longs to write. She lived with her friend Marnie in a little apartment in New York City after graduating from college, with her parents providing financial support. The second significant issue Hannah has is her "Neet" lover, Adam. Marnie, Hannah's closest friend and art gallery employee, dumps her partner and becomes aimless in life. She even moves out of Hannah's apartment after their falling out. At a party, the pair unexpectedly announces their marriage, but not before Marnie follows a man home with a poor idea and gets a hard time from her pal Jessa.
Cast: Lena Dunham, Allison Williams, Zosia Mamet, Jemima Kirke, Adam Driver
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Mayor of Kingstown (2021)
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Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: The narrative is set in a tiny Michigan town where the only significant businesses are private, state, and federal prisons. Pay close attention to the McClusky family, who wield great influence in a community that is reliant on the jail and its residents. Politicians, law enforcement, prisoners, guards, and criminals must all gaze at them.
Cast: Jeremy Renner, Hugh Dillon, Tobi Bamtefa, Taylor Handley, Emma Laird
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Chuck (2007)
8.2
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Release Date: 2007-09-24
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Chuck was formerly a bright Stanford University computer science major. During his final year, his friend Bryce accused him of taking exam papers and his girlfriend Jill. After that, he lost his cool and started working as an electrical repairman at his hometown's Buy More supermarket. Chuck's life is unexpectedly flipped upside down. Chuck receives an email from an old CIA buddy, and his brain gets implanted with the world's most classified espionage knowledge. As the government's covert weapon, Chuck inadvertently turns into the world's last hope for survival. What fascinating things will happen when Chuck's everyday routine consists of rescuing the world and doing tasks around the supermarket?
Cast: Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez, Adam Baldwin, Vik Sahay
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Prison Break (2005)
8.3
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Release Date: 2005-08-29
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: A lion in desperation is Michael Scofield. Michael is certain that his brother Lincoln Burrows was unfairly convicted, even though he is only a few months away from being put to death for murder. Michael gets sent to Fox River State Penitentiary, Lincoln's sister's jail, when he robs a bank to save his brothers. Having worked as a construction engineer for years, he is familiar with the prison's layout, and Michael's only goal is getting out alongside Lincoln.
Cast: Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, Sarah Wayne Callies, Paul Adelstein, Rockmond Dunbar
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Sanditon (2019)
7.7
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Genre: Drama
Release Date: 2019-08-25
Duration: 30min
Country: GB
Plot: A witty and gregarious man named Sidney wants to turn the sleepy town into a vacation spot, and Charlotte, a young country girl, is at the core of Sanditon's story. The development strategy must succeed if the town is to survive. Among the show's primary themes will be the intriguing bond between Sidney and Charlotte.
Cast: Rose Williams, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Crystal Clarke, Anne Reid, Kris Marshall
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New Amsterdam (2018)
8
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Genre: Drama
Release Date: 2018-09-25
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Max Goodwin, the recently appointed medical director of the venerable public New Amsterdam Hospital, is a man who will not back down if he is committed to revitalizing the understaffed, well-funded, and internationally acclaimed facility. This hospital is the only one that can handle patients of all stripes, including presidents and convicts.
Cast: Ryan Eggold, Janet Montgomery, Jocko Sims, Tyler Labine, Sandra Mae Frank
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Alias (2001)
7.6
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Release Date: 2001-09-30
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Sydney Bristow thought she was employed by the CIA's secretive SD-6 division for seven years. But Arvin Sloane, the leader of SD-6 and a longtime family friend, has her fiancé killed after she tells him about her employment. Following this devastating incident, Sydney finds out that her father is employed by SD-6, a terrorist mercenary gang. After that, Sydney becomes a double agent for the CIA and attempts to bring down SD-6 with her father, another double.
Cast: Jennifer Garner, Michael Vartan, Victor Garber, Ron Rifkin, Carl Lumbly
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Desperate Housewives (2004)
7.6
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Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Four ladies reside in a picture-perfect community, yet their lives are far from perfect. Divorced, klutzy Susan is Julie's adolescent mother. Tom is her husband, and Lynette is the stressed-out mother of four energetic kids. Bree is the Martha Stewart of the neighborhood, hiding serious problems behind her flawless exterior. Married to a prosperous and attractive Carlos, ex-model Gabrielle wants to have her cake and eat it too. Mary Alice, who committed herself but left notes on the lives of her former neighbors, looks down on it all.
Cast: Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria, Ricardo Chavira
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The Witcher (2019)
8
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Release Date: 2019-12-20
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Witcher and mutant with extraordinary abilities, Geralt of Rivia kills creatures for cash. Due to Nilfgaard's empire's attempts to expand, there was unrest throughout the nation. Cirilla, the Cintra Princess and one of Nilfgaard's victims is among the refugees from this conflict. Geralt is destined to be with her. Geralt's adventures also feature Yennefer, a witch, as a prominent figure.
Cast: Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, Joey Batey, MyAnna Buring
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Castle (2009)
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Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Richard Castle is a famous detective novelist. He acquaints with Kate Beckett, who is from the New York Police Department, because of a serial murder case. On the excuse of finding inspiration for his writing, Castle takes advantage of his well-developed connections to get into the New York Police Department and work with Beckett. The two people gradually develop understanding and become best partners.
Cast: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Molly C. Quinn, Jon Huertas, Seamus Dever
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Silo (2023)
8.1
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Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Earth's population is living underground in silos 140 years after a catastrophic civil war because of the battle's impact on the atmosphere. The sheriff's wife finds some forbidden material in one of these silos and is told to walk outdoors and perish. After a few years, her spouse decides to freely accompany her. The data they discovered is kept on a hard disk that is more than 140 years old. An engineer finds himself in possession of the hard disk. His girlfriend, an engineer, looks for the truth after he is killed.
Cast: Rebecca Ferguson, Common, Harriet Walter, Chinaza Uche, Avi Nash
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The Last of Us (2023)
8.7
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Genre: Drama
Release Date: 2023-01-15
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Joel, a seasoned survivor, is recruited to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of a harsh quarantine zone twenty years after modern society has been destroyed. What begins as a menial task quickly turns into a terrible, painful trip as they have to travel across the US together and rely on one another to survive.
Cast: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey
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BMF (2021)
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Duration: 30min
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Plot: This drug trafficking drama is based on the actual account of two brothers who, in the late 1980s, emerged from the dilapidated streets of southwest Detroit to become the progenitors of one of the nation's most powerful crime families. The brothers Demetrius "Big Meech" and Terry "Southwest T" Flenory, who jointly expanded their vision beyond the drug trade and into the hip-hop industry, are at the center of everything.
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Power (2014)
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Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: The glitzy New York nightlife and the violent drug trade are the two distinct realms that Power, an innovative crime thriller, explores. James "Ghost" St. Patrick owns a nightclub in New York. In fact, his club serves the elite—the boldfaced names that rule the metropolis that never sleeps, both renowned and notorious. Ghost's ambitions to establish an empire expand along with its level of success. But Truth conceals a grim reality. It's a cover for Ghost's profitable narcotics network, which solely serves the privileged and affluent.
Cast: Omari Hardwick, Joseph Sikora, Naturi Naughton, Larenz Tate, Shane Johnson
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FROM (2022)
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Duration: 30min
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Plot: This thriller about drug trafficking is inspired by the true story of two brothers who, in the late 1980s, rose from the run-down slums of southwest Detroit to become the forebears of one of the most influential criminal families in the country. Everything revolves around the brothers Demetrius "Big Meech" and Terry "Southwest T" Flenory, who together broadened their vision beyond the drug trade into the hip-hop business.
Cast: Harold Perrineau, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Eion Bailey, Hannah Cheramy, Pegah Ghafoori
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The Winter King (2023)
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Release Date: 2023-12-21
Duration: 30min
Country: GB
Plot: The show is centered on the valiant Arthur Pendragon, the illegitimate son of strong monarch King Uther, who was banished during the Dark Ages in the fifth century. He is a formidable leader. However, he encounters difficulties since rivalries are sometimes violent and fatal, and Britain is split up into several tribes and groups. In the meantime, there are conflicts between Druids and Christians in addition to dangers from Saxon invaders.
Cast: Iain De Caestecker, Stuart Campbell, Ellie James, Steven Elder, Valene Kane
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Who Is Erin Carter? (2023)
6.5
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Release Date: 2023-08-24
Duration: 30min
Country: GB
Plot: Erin is a mother, a teacher, and a wife, but her life is about to fall apart when an armed robber recognizes her and realizes that she is more than she lets on. The temporary instructor relocated to Barcelona with her family, presumably in an attempt to hide her identity. The criminal tale unfolds Erin's personal life and her career at the local international school, fusing suspenseful plot turns with breathtaking action scenes. The seven segments together include vehicle chases, gunfights, and spectacular escapes as the main character frantically tries to keep everything cohesive.
Cast: Evin Ahmad, Sean Teale, Douglas Henshall, Susannah Fielding, Charlotte Vega
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Grimm (2011)
7.9
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Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Portland Police Department No one can see otherworldly creatures as Detective Nick can, and he discovers that he is a Grimm. He sets out to rid Portland of its most horrifying criminals using his police badge, and Grimm archives that his forefathers from all across the world sent down to him at different periods. As the plot develops, Friend Monroe, Detective Griffen, and his girlfriend support him with sporadic assistance from outsiders.
Cast: David Giuntoli, Silas Weir Mitchell, Russell Hornsby, Sasha Roiz, Reggie Lee