Series Worth Starting
Television with something to say — prestige drama, sharp comedy and the kind of show that takes over a weekend.
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The Bear (2022)
A young chef returns home to run his family's Chicago sandwich shop after a family tragedy.
Why it fitsA pressured restaurant kitchen and a family loss give this series its raw, emotionally demanding intensity.
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Shogun (2024)
A political thriller set in feudal Japan following a shipwrecked English sailor caught in a power struggle.
Why it fitsRival interests and political maneuvering in feudal Japan reward attention when you want high-stakes drama.
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Ted Lasso (2020)
An optimistic American coach takes charge of an English football club and slowly wins over a skeptical team.
Why it fitsAn optimistic coach trying to win over a skeptical team brings humor through relationships and gradual trust.
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The Scandal (2026)
In Joseon-era Korea, a brilliant noblewoman is drawn into a dangerous game of seduction with the kingdom's most notorious playboy, with a grieving young widow caught in the fallout.
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Teach You a Lesson (2026)
When school discipline collapses, a government agency with the legal power to physically intervene sends its most unconventional inspector to take on the bullies running the halls.
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American Horror Story: 13 (2026)
American Horror Story returns for its thirteenth installment. The official FX premiere is September 24, 2026; check FX, Hulu or your regional Disney+ listing for availability.
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The Gentlemen (2024)
An aristocrat inherits his family's country estate only to discover it doubles as the cover for a vast cannabis empire, and has to out-scheme the criminals who came with it.
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Hell's Paradise (2023)
An amnesiac ninja sentenced to death is offered a pardon if he can find a legendary elixir on a mysterious island — one guarded by monsters far worse than any executioner.
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Nemesis (2026)
An LAPD detective's hunt for the mastermind behind a string of daring heists turns into an obsessive game of cat-and-mouse where only one of them can win.
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The Drop: A Snowfall Saga (2026)
Wanda Bell and Leon Simmons try to reinvent themselves in 1990s Los Angeles as the aftermath of the crack era gives way to the rise of West Coast rap.
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Stranger Things: Tales From '85 (2026)
An animated return to Hawkins in the winter of 1985, styled like a Saturday-morning cartoon, with the original party facing a new paranormal mystery.
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The Great American Baking Show (2023)
Amateur bakers take on signature, technical and showstopper challenges in the American baking competition hosted by Casey Wilson and Zach Cherry.
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The Night Manager (2023)
A former naval officer is drawn into an intelligence operation against a powerful arms dealer in the Indian adaptation of the espionage thriller.
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Made in Korea (2025)
A ruthless rise to power in 1970s Korea collides with the prosecutor who has spent years preparing to bring the new king of the underworld down.
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Physical 100: Mexico (2026)
One hundred competitors with different athletic backgrounds battle through physical challenges for the title of Mexico's ultimate athlete.
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Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story (2026)
Ryan Murphy's anthology turns to the 1892 axe murders and the daughter acquitted of them, in a case America has argued about ever since.
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A Different World (2026)
A new generation arrives at Hillman College, with Deborah Wayne trying to build a life beyond the legacy of her famous alumni parents.
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Die Hart (2020)
Kevin Hart plays a fictional version of himself training to become an action star, with increasingly ridiculous and dangerous lessons.
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Crew Girl (2026)
Teagan joins the boys' varsity rowing team as its coxswain and finds herself navigating a new school and a complicated love triangle.
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Kamisama Kiss - O Beijo Espectral (2012)
After losing her home, Nanami becomes the new deity of a neglected shrine and enters a supernatural world of spirits and romance.
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Doctor Who (2005)
The Doctor travels through time and space with changing companions, confronting strange worlds, mysteries and dangerous enemies.
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Cazalbé, o Herdeiro da Graça (2024)
A biographical documentary explores Carlos Alberto de Nóbrega's path through Brazilian comedy, family history and television.
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Hebe, a Cara da Coragem (2024)
Archive material and storytelling celebrate Hebe Camargo's outspoken personality and landmark career on Brazilian television.
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As Aventuras de Poliana (2018)
An optimistic girl faces family changes and school life while using her cheerful outlook to transform the people around her.
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Amor e Revolução (2011)
A romance unfolds against political repression in Brazil, placing love, loyalty and difficult moral choices under pressure.
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Cúmplices de Um Resgate (2015)
Twin sisters separated at birth meet as teenagers and become allies while navigating music, family secrets and friendship.
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Neagley (2026)
The Reacher universe expands around Frances Neagley, the sharp Chicago investigator who now leads her own high-risk case.
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A Usurpadora (1998)
Twin sisters with opposite lives become entangled in a dramatic identity swap filled with romance, ambition and betrayal.
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Guerreiras Mágicas de Rayearth (1994)
Three schoolgirls are transported to a magical realm where they must grow into heroes and help save a threatened kingdom.
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Heidi, Bem-Vinda à Casa (2017)
A modern teen adaptation of Heidi follows friendship, first love and a young heroine adjusting to a very different home.
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Geração Chiquititas (2024)
Former cast members from Chiquititas reunite for a nostalgic look at the series, its memories and its enduring audience.
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Mousetrap
An adaptation of the classic whodunit where seven strangers snowed into a country house realize a killer is among them.
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Not a Stranger (2026)
A new mother who hopes to return to her painting career hires a nanny, but the caretaker's secrets unsettle her family.
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Beauty in Black (2024)
Tyler Perry's soapy thriller about two women whose lives collide around a glamorous cosmetics empire built on secrets.
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High Score (2020)
Game designers and players revisit the arcade cabinets, home consoles and creative decisions that shaped early gaming.
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Fauda (2015)
An Israeli undercover operative and his unit confront a dangerous mission in the fifth season of the action thriller.
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A Caverna Encantada (2024)
Anna and her friends uncover mysteries surrounding an enchanted cave while growing through friendship and adventure.
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Carinha de Anjo (2016)
Energetic Dulce Maria brings warmth and mischief to the adults around her while family bonds are tested and rebuilt.
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Alegrifes e Rabujos (2003)
A dream-filled young heroine enters a mysterious mansion and finds friendship, adventure and supernatural surprises.
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Café con aroma de mujer (2021)
A coffee picker and the heir to a plantation fall into a sweeping romance divided by class and family expectations.
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As Filhas da Senhora Garcia (2024)
A mother and her two daughters pursue very different dreams as ambition, status and family loyalty pull them apart.
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Start-Up (2020)
A young founder and a programmer try to build a company while a letter from the past complicates their partnership.
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Martha Cooks (2022)
Martha Stewart shares favorite recipes, kitchen techniques and step-by-step cooking lessons from her farm kitchen.
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Acesso Total (2016)
Presenter Francesca Chiorando explores cities through their history and the stories behind their familiar facades.
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Chiquititas 2013 (2013)
Children living at the Raio de Luz orphanage build friendships and search for love, family and a place to belong.
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Fallout (2024)
Generations after a nuclear apocalypse, surface dwellers and vault dwellers collide in a darkly funny wasteland.
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Sandra, a Detetive Encantada (2009)
Sandra and her elf friend F.O. investigate playful mysteries in a magical world inspired by classic fairy tales.
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Um Gênio Chamado Jô (2024)
A documentary celebration of Jô Soares looks back at his humor, interviews, creative work and television legacy.
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Vende-se Um Véu de Noiva (2009)
A Brazilian romantic drama follows intertwined families through secrets, reversals and unexpected turns of fate.
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Honest Renovations (2023)
Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis help families adapt their homes with practical renovations and thoughtful design.
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Abismo de Paixão (2012)
A sweeping romance in a traditional town is complicated by family conflict, buried secrets and old resentments.
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La usurpadora (1998)
An ambitious woman persuades her lookalike to replace her in a wealthy family, setting up a classic melodrama.
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This Old House (1979)
Expert contractors restore aging houses and explain the craft, planning and technology behind home renovation.
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Silo (2023)
Thousands live underground under rigid rules while an engineer begins questioning the truth about their world.
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Maria Esperança (2007)
A resilient young woman relies on hope, faith and love while trying to overcome the hardships surrounding her.
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Silvio Santos: Vale Mais do que Dinheiro (2024)
A documentary series revisits the life, career and cultural impact of Brazilian television host Silvio Santos.
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The Queen of Flow (2018)
A songwriter returns to Medellín after imprisonment and pursues the people who took her music and her freedom.
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The Tailor (2023)
A celebrated tailor carries a family secret into a complicated relationship with his best friend's fiancée.
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Solo Leveling (2024)
The world's weakest hunter discovers a system that lets him grow stronger after surviving a deadly dungeon.
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Show do Milhão (1999)
Contestants answer increasingly difficult questions while chasing the show's famous million-real top prize.
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Side Hustlers (2024)
Women entrepreneurs work with investors and mentors to turn their side businesses into full-time ventures.
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Poker Face (2023)
A woman with an uncanny ability to spot lies travels from town to town and keeps stumbling into mysteries.
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Queen of Tears (2024)
A K-drama about a wealthy heiress and her husband navigating love, betrayal and a terminal illness twist.
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Delhi Crime (2019)
Delhi investigators pursue demanding cases in a police procedural focused on victims and public scrutiny.
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Love Song in Winter (2026)
A winter-set Chinese romance about old feelings and the choices that bring two lives back into alignment.
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Dream To You (2026)
A second-chance romance follows former first loves as they revisit unfinished feelings and old ambitions.
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Sacred Games (2018)
A Mumbai police officer follows a cryptic criminal warning into a conspiracy with national consequences.
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Love Between Lines (2026)
An immersive mystery role-play game blurs into real attraction as two sharp players keep crossing paths.
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Baby Reindeer (2024)
A darkly comic true story about a struggling comedian stalked by a woman he shows a moment of kindness.
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Kota Factory (2019)
Students prepare for highly competitive entrance examinations while navigating friendship and pressure.
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Rubí (2004)
A resourceful young woman pursues wealth and social status, often at the expense of those who love her.
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Ask This Old House (2002)
Home-improvement experts visit households to solve practical repair, gardening and renovation problems.
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Reborn Rookie (2026)
A powerful chairman wakes up in the life of a rookie employee and has to navigate work from the bottom.
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First Love (2022)
Two people whose paths diverged after a youthful romance look back at the love that shaped their lives.
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Pantanal (2022)
Family legacies, romance and the landscape of the Pantanal shape a new generation of the Leôncio story.
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Against The Current (2026)
An intense contemporary Chinese drama built around a push-and-pull relationship and difficult choices.
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La Reina del Sur (2011)
A woman forced to flee builds a new life and eventually becomes a formidable figure in the drug trade.
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Street Food: Latin America (2020)
Street cooks in six Latin American cities tell the stories behind their kitchens and signature dishes.
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Bluey (2018)
An imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler pup and her family turn everyday life into playful adventure.
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Luis Miguel: La serie (2018)
This dramatized biographical series follows singer Luis Miguel's life and complicated family history.
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Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (2016)
A quiet late-night Tokyo diner serves comfort food and even more comforting stories to its regulars.
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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022)
Captain Pike and the Enterprise crew explore new worlds in the decade before the original Star Trek.
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Blood Sacrifice
A supernatural thriller following a family who discovers their new home demands a terrifying price.
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Monarca (2019)
A powerful Mexican family battles for control of its tequila business amid secrets and corruption.
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Avenida Brasil (2012)
A woman returns under a new identity to confront the stepmother who changed her childhood forever.
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The Road to Splendor (2026)
A fate-driven Chinese romance follows two people whose ambitions keep pulling them back together.
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Business Proposal (2022)
A woman goes on a blind date pretending to be someone else — and it turns out to be her own CEO.
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La casa de las flores (2018)
A wealthy family's secrets spill into public view after a scandal shakes their flower business.
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As Aventuras de Sonic (1993)
Sonic and Tails race across Mobius using speed, teamwork and clever plans to stop Dr. Robotnik.
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Rosario Tijeras (2016)
A young woman from Mexico City's difficult neighborhoods becomes entangled in organized crime.
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Outer Banks (2020)
A group of teenage treasure hunters chase a generations-old mystery across the Carolina coast.
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Pursuit of Jade (2026)
A sweeping Chinese period drama combining court intrigue, romance and a long pursuit of truth.
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Violet Evergarden (2018)
A former soldier becomes a letter writer and learns to express feelings she struggles to name.
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House of the Dragon (2022)
Two centuries before Game of Thrones, the Targaryen dynasty tears itself apart in civil war.
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Severance (2022)
Office workers undergo a procedure that splits their work memories from their outside lives.
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Crash Landing on You (2019)
A South Korean heiress paraglides into North Korea and falls for the officer who hides her.
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El Dragón: El regreso de un guerrero (2019)
A businessman raised in Japan returns to Mexico and confronts his family's criminal legacy.
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Kingdom (2019)
A Korean crown prince investigates a mysterious plague that turns the dead into the undead.
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Girls from Ipanema (2019)
In late-1950s Rio, four women navigate friendship, a music club and the rise of bossa nova.
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Control Z (2020)
A high school hacker exposes classmates' secrets, provoking a dangerous web of suspicion.
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¿Quién mató a Sara? (2021)
A man returns after years in prison to uncover who killed his sister and who framed him.
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102
Death of the Pastor's Wife (2026)
A true-crime drama unraveling the mysterious death that shook a small church community.
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The Playlist (2022)
A coder, a lawyer and a musician tell competing versions of the race to launch Spotify.
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Teresa (2010)
A university student faces difficult choices as ambition and romance collide.
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Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024)
Courtesans navigate power, rivalry and independence in pre-partition Lahore.
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Club de Cuervos (2015)
Rival siblings struggle for control of their late father's football club.
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