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:
Dispatches from Elsewhere(2020) , Witches of East End(2013) , True Detective(2014) , The Night Of(2016) , The Terror(2018) , The Umbrella Academy(2019) , Lost in Space(2018) , The Undoing(2020) , Chicago Fire(2012) , Nurse Jackie(2009) , The Good Wife(2009) , Gilmore Girls(2000) , Devious Maids(2013) , Atlanta(2016) , Ray Donovan(2013) , Yellowstone(2018) , The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power(2022) , Marvel's Jessica Jones(2015) , Justified(2010) , The Crown(2016) , Killing Eve(2018) , Maniac(2018) , Castle Rock(2018) , Dexter(2006) , Smallville(2001) , The Mentalist(2008) , Ugly Betty(2006) , Nip/Tuck(2003) , CSI: NY(2004) , CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)
List of Best TV Shows
Dispatches from Elsewhere (2020)
6.9
TV-14
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Four everyday folks sense that something is lacking in the ten-episode 2020 television series. They uncover a puzzle piece beneath the surface of daily existence, whether by design or by mistake. Recognizing the enigmatic challenges presented by "Dispatches from Elsewhere," they realize that the mystery is more intricate than they initially believed. The extraordinary is revealed inside the commonplace as they journey through a world of wonder and possibilities. The enticing and enchanting unknown forever changes their lives as they learn to navigate this strange environment.
Cast: Jason Segel, André 3000, Sally Field, Richard E. Grant, Eve Lindley
Witches of East End (2013)
7.5
TV-MA
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Focuses on the exploits of a mother and her two adult daughters, who live seemingly everyday, calm lives in the remote coastal village of North Hampton, Long Island, without realizing that they are the next generation of witches in their family. A sequence of circumstances leads her mother to confess to her daughters that they are, in reality, formidable and eternal witches when one of the daughters becomes engaged to a young, affluent newcomer.
Cast: Julia Ormond, Jenna Dewan, Rachel Boston, Mädchen Amick, Christian Cooke
True Detective (2014)
8.9
TV-MA
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: In the television series True Detective, eight men vanish during the winter night at the Tsalal Arctic Research Station in Ennis, Alaska. To solve the murder, detectives Liz Danvers and Evangeline Navarro must face their demons as they delve into the disturbing realities concealed beneath the everlasting ice. The investigators must cross the darkness inside and outdoors due to the strange disappearance act in the icy Arctic region, setting the atmosphere for a terrifying inquiry.
Cast: Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, Fiona Shaw, Finn Bennett, Isabella Star LaBlanc
The Night Of (2016)
8.4
TV-MA
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Tensive-tempered. On a Friday night, Naz, a Pakistani-American student, uses his father's cab as the only means of transportation to go to a party in Manhattan that is much anticipated. But when an enigmatic young woman boards the ship needing a ride, his intentions to go out to a party are swiftly abandoned. Her compelling charm and attractive appearance draw in Naz, but he also succumbs to her demands. The lady dies after a hysterical night of drug use and love, and Naz finds himself at the center of a graphic murder investigation. He is disturbed and terrified, but there may be a hint of doubt about his innocence.
Cast: Riz Ahmed, John Turturro, Bill Camp, Payman Maadi, Jeannie Berlin
The Terror (2018)
7.9
TV-14
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: A maritime mishap impairs a Royal Navy expedition 200 miles from finding the Northwest Passage, requiring the officers to make a challenging choice. Scouting groups are sent in search of open water after spending a long winter trapped in the ice; one of the teams makes an unexpected discovery. The captains consider their options as something that stalks the ships, weighing their responsibilities to their people against their loyalty to one another.
Cast: George Takei, Kiki Sukezane, Shingo Usami, Naoko Mori, Miki Ishikawa
The Umbrella Academy (2019)
7.8
TV-MA
Release Date: 2019-02-15
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Forty-three babies were inexplicably born to unconnected mothers in October 1989. Primed to rescue the world, seven individuals, adopted by millionaire Sir Reginald Hargreeves, join The Umbrella Academy. The family splits up and disbands as teenagers. Following Hargreeves' passing, the six survivors reunite over thirty years later. Luther, Diego, Allison, Klaus, Vanya, and Number Five look into the death of their father, which seems unexplained, and the impending end of the world. The urgency of averting disaster is increased by their disparate personalities and skill sets, which endanger the integrity of the family.
Cast: Aidan Gallagher, Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan
Lost in Space (2018)
7.3
TV-PG
Release Date: 2018-04-13
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: The Robinson family joins a colonization voyage to a better world in space, set thirty years in the future. They are abruptly thrown off track and must struggle to survive in a dangerous alien environment light-years away from their intended destination. Two strangers live next to the Robinsons: the cunning Dr. Smith, who has unclear intentions, and the roguish Don West, a talented contractor who has no intention of settling in the colony.
Cast: Toby Stephens, Molly Parker, Maxwell Jenkins, Taylor Russell, Mina Sundwall
The Undoing (2020)
7.4
TV-MA
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Grace Fraser is leading the only life she could have imagined having. She's a successful therapist with a little boy who goes to a prestigious private school in New York City and a loving spouse. Suddenly, a rift appears in her life: a brutal demise, an absent spouse, and, instead of the guy Grace believed she knew, a series of horrifying disclosures. Trapped in the aftermath of a rapidly expanding and widely reported calamity and appalled by her disregard for counsel, Grace is forced to demolish one existence and construct a new one for both her offspring and herself.
Cast: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Grant, Edgar Ramírez, Noah Jupe, Lily Rabe
Chicago Fire (2012)
8
TV-14
Genre: Drama
Release Date: 2012-10-10
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: The decisions made by Chicago Firehouse 51's paramedics, rescue squad, and firefighters as they plunge into peril might be the difference between life and death. But a large family is created out of the constant strain to save lives. When it comes time to put everything on the line for one another, Firehouse 51, led by Chief Wallace Boden, Matthew Casey, Kelly Severide, and the others, knows it. Executive Producer Dick Wolf's intense drama provides an exciting glimpse into the lives of everyday heroes dedicated to one of the most honorable professions in America.
Cast: Taylor Kinney, David Eigenberg, Joe Miñoso, Christian Stolte, Miranda Rae Mayo
Nurse Jackie (2009)
7.8
TV-MA
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: As an emergency room nurse, Jackie Peyton struggles to give her patients the best care possible amidst a failing healthcare system. She uses Adderall and Vicodin to get through stressful shifts at a hospital in New York, where she isn't above breaking the law to keep things running smoothly in the face of callous doctors, frugal bean counters, and endless bureaucratic red tape. However, her secret is becoming harder and harder to hide.
Cast: Edie Falco, Paul Schulze, Peter Facinelli, Merritt Wever, Stephen Wallem
The Good Wife (2009)
8.4
TV-14
Genre: Drama
Release Date: 2009-09-22
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: The Good Wife centers on Alicia Florrick, a mother and wife who must assume leadership following her husband's public disgrace. Alicia resumes her profession as a defense lawyer after Peter betrays her, joining a prominent Chicago legal practice run by her friend Will Gardner. Leading litigator Diane Lockhart serves as Alicia's mentor as she overcomes obstacles and aspires to succeed on her own terms. Her struggle to regain control in the face of both emotional and professional upheaval is explored in the play.
Cast: Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, Matt Czuchry, Alan Cumming, Cush Jumbo
Gilmore Girls (2000)
8.2
TV-14
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Funny and touching, the intergenerational series examines friendship, family, and the eternal relationships that bind people. Thirty-something Lorelai tries to steer Rory clear of her previous transgressions. Even though Lorelai and Rory have similar interests and wit, they work through life's obstacles together, even though Lorelai raised Rory by herself since she was a young mother. Their extraordinary mother-daughter journey is masterfully captured in the series.
Cast: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Scott Patterson, Melissa McCarthy, Keiko Agena
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: The lives of five close-knit maids in Beverly Hills are portrayed in the comic drama Devious Maids. The unexpected death of Flora Hernandez at the Powell residence creates a curious atmosphere. Zoila Diaz watches her daughter Valentina's developing infatuation while attempting to manage her boss, Genevieve Delatour. Rosie has difficulties at the Westmore residence while Carmen works toward her musical career with the support of her employer. The arrival of Marisol Duarte as a new maid adds to the layers of secrets and aspirations that these servants possess.
Cast: Ana Ortiz, Grant Show, Dania Ramirez, Rebecca Wisocky, Roselyn Sánchez
Atlanta (2016)
8.6
TV-MA
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: For aspiring new rappers looking to break through in the scene, Atlanta is among the best destinations. Alfred Miles is one of these emerging artists who is attempting to comprehend the lines separating real life from life on the streets. Under the management of his cousin Earn, he became involved in the local rap culture and his cousin's career upon returning to Atlanta. They encounter racial, relationship, poverty, status, and parenthood-related social and economic challenges along the road.
Cast: Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, LaKeith Stanfield, Zazie Beetz
Ray Donovan (2013)
8.3
TV-MA
Genre: Drama
Release Date: 2013-06-30
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Although Ray appears to be a regular middle-aged guy, he is actually working on a secretive, exciting, and dangerous project for the high society of several celebrities, helping them with their numerous problems. Ray has struggled with several issues, but he has never been able to end his life. Ray's two children, Bryant and Connor, are dealing with their issues; Ray's father, Mike, had recently been released from jail; Abby, Ray's wife, is doubtful about her husband's work and her own identity.
Cast: Liev Schreiber, Eddie Marsan, Dash Mihok, Pooch Hall, Kerris Dorsey
Yellowstone (2018)
8.7
TV-MA
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: John Dutton, head of the Dutton family, controlled the country's biggest ranch, flanked by property developers, an Indian reserve, and the country's first national park. Dutton lost away in a tragic event that happened during a disagreement about livestock that were wandering on an Indian reserve. Following the passing of his brother Lee, Keith goes to Yellowstone and lets his rage get the better of him, defending the ranch and battling for his son's future.
Cast: Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille
Release Date: 2022-09-01
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: It shows the return of evil to Middle-earth and is set in the Second Age of the planet, thousands of years before Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Finrod, an elf, perishes in the process of locating Sauron, the Dark Lord Morgoth's servant, following his defeat. Finrod's sister Galadriel promises to carry on the hunt and finds, in the northern wastelands of Frodwise, an abandoned stronghold marked with Sauron's mark.
Cast: Charlie Vickers, Morfydd Clark, Robert Aramayo, Charles Edwards, Owain Arthur
Marvel's Jessica Jones (2015)
7.8
TV-MA
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: After her tragically short-lived superhero career came to an end, Jessica Jones turned to her new employment as a feisty, sardonic private investigator in Hell's Kitchen, New York, and set out to reinvent herself. But because of her severe post-traumatic stress disorder, Jessica must battle her inner demons, resist outside pressure, and use her amazing powers when called upon—especially when her life is in danger.
Cast: Krysten Ritter, Rachael Taylor, Eka Darville, Benjamin Walker, Carrie-Anne Moss
Justified (2010)
8.6
TV-MA
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: In the central American state of Kentucky, Givens is a tough-talking, 19th-century-style man. Haunted by his past, he enforces his ideas of justice, appearing to be a very gentle old man but being very angry and violent. He is eventually assigned to his hometown to enforce the law. What choice will he make when faced with the unkindness of human beings and the merciless law?
Cast: Timothy Olyphant, Walton Goggins, Nick Searcy, Jere Burns, Joelle Carter
The Crown (2016)
8.6
TV-MA
Genre: Drama
Release Date: 2016-11-04
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten wed Princess Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey at the age of twenty-one after giving up his Greek and Danish titles. Following their marriage, King George VI, Elizabeth's father, passed away, and the youthful Elizabeth II took the throne. At just twenty-five, she was tasked with bringing Prime Minister Winston Churchill and the then-dominant United Kingdom into amicable collaboration. Princess Margaret, 23, and Peter Townsend, 38, have finally revealed themselves to be in a romantic relationship.
Cast: Imelda Staunton, Jonathan Pryce, Lesley Manville, Dominic West, Claudia Harrison
Killing Eve (2018)
8.1
TV-14
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Eve is a prickly, bright, blue-collar MI5 agent who used to work in a secretarial job, but it doesn't fulfill her desire to be a spy. Villanelle is a talented, sophisticated assassin who is fixated on violence and the extravagance it brings. These two women were highly educated and observant of one another. They all want to keep one step ahead of their rivals in this game of cat and mouse.
Cast: Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer, Fiona Shaw, Kim Bodnia, Camille Cottin
Maniac (2018)
7.6
TV-MA
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Two strangers, Owen Milgrim and Annie Landsberg, are lured to the late-stage trials of an enigmatic medication that claims to cure all mental ills, including severe heartbreak and mental illness, for various reasons. That drew ten more strangers to participate in a three-day medication study with Neberdine Pharmaceutical Biotechnology. Trial participants are assured there won't be any issues or adverse effects, and all of their problems will be resolved. However, plans don't always work out.
Cast: Emma Stone, Jonah Hill, Sonoya Mizuno, Justin Theroux, Sally Field
Castle Rock (2018)
7.5
TV-MA
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Death penalty lawyer Henry Deaver confronts his dark history when an anonymous phone call entices him to return to Fort Rock, Maine, his birthplace. Henry goes for a new client while looking into what's going on in Shawshank. Porter is told by Pangborn about a letter Lacey made that might explain the obscene happenings involving "the child." The kid is an enigmatic inmate at Shawshank State Prison, which Warden Dale Lacey has been holding covertly for 27 years. After being freed from the empty septic tank under the abandoned cell at the prison, he expressly begged to meet Henry.
Cast: Lizzy Caplan, Tim Robbins, Elsie Fisher, Yusra Warsama, Barkhad Abdi
Dexter (2006)
8.6
TV-MA
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Having seen his mother's death as a youngster, Dexter Morgan was left irrevocably scarred and became more likely to murder an adult. Dexter was trained to kill only the most terrible people to rescue society after his adoptive father, a police officer named Harry Morgan, learned of the situation. Dexter eventually becomes a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Metropolitan Police Department after Harry shows him how to delete evidence to avoid being jailed.
Cast: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Geoff Pierson, David Zayas, James Remar
Smallville (2001)
7.5
TV-PG
Release Date: 2001-10-16
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: The inhabitants suffer scars and secrets as years go by following a meteor shower that strikes them unexpectedly and causes severe damage. An attractive but shy adolescent attempts to piece together the meaning of his existence and his mysterious history from the wreckage of tragedy. Being strong and possessing unusual powers puts Clark at odds with his peers as he attempts to make the transition from boyhood to adulthood.
Cast: Tom Welling, Erica Durance, Cassidy Freeman, Justin Hartley
The Mentalist (2008)
8.2
TV-14
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Patrick Jane works with the California Bureau of Investigation as a criminal consultant. His years of practicing pretending to be a psychic have given him a unique talent for perceptive observation and people reading. Because of his gift, he solves homicides with remarkable skill, which is why the CBI employs him. But his only motivation for accepting the assignment is retaliation: he wants to track down and murder Red John, the guy who killed his wife and kid.
Cast: Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Rockmond Dunbar, Joe Adler
Ugly Betty (2006)
6.8
TV-PG
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Betty Suarez is a typical girl—short, plump, and ugly with a mouth full of teeth. However, Betty had an unrivaled drive, a decent heart, and a lot of hard work from birth. Betty was originally made fun of and taunted by her coworkers when she joined the editing department of the fashion magazine "MODE," but Daniel Mead, the general manager, saw her hard work and gave her praise. Not to get embroiled in the conflict between Daniel and Mom, Betty also subtly expressed her appreciation for the affable and attractive employer.
Cast: America Ferrera, Eric Mabius, Vanessa Williams, Tony Plana, Mark Indelicato
Nip/Tuck (2003)
7.7
TV-MA
Genre: Drama
Release Date: 2003-07-22
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Two attending physicians in a plastic surgery clinic, Sean and Kristen, have distinct personalities. They deal with a lot of individuals who are ready to modify their appearance every day. Dr. Sean and Kristen are almighty gods to these patients. But these two patients also see "God" as someone who is struggling with the collapse of their own life. While Christian's playboy image conceals a lonely and sensitive heart, Sean and his wife Julia's relationship is at a standstill.
Cast: Dylan Walsh, Julian McMahon, Joely Richardson, John Hensley, Roma Maffia
CSI: NY (2004)
7
TV-14
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: Forensic experts and detectives with the New York City Police Department determine the circumstances behind the strange and inexplicable death. Examples of such cases include those in which sewer rats testified, victims struck in the head by pizza ovens, commodities traders murdered, and, of course, Red Sox fan murders. Detective Mac Taylor, the captain, has been with the NYPD for a long time and must now manage the unit while trying to mend his personal life. He is incredibly efficient, committed, well-organized, and has a sensible management style.
Cast: Gary Sinise, Anna Belknap, Sela Ward, Carmine Giovinazzo, Hill Harper
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
7.7
TV-14
Duration: 30min
Country: US
Plot: The second-largest crime lab in the US, the Criminology Division of the Las Vegas Police Department, solves crimes on which nearly all other crime labs have given up. Under the direction of the quirky Jill Gleason and the obstinate Captain Jim Brass, they employ the most sophisticated, high-tech methods of material analysis and "everything speaks for itself" reasoning to identify the culprit.
Cast: Ted Danson, George Eads, Jorja Fox, Eric Szmanda, Robert David Hall