If you loved the genre-bending, superhero-packed thrill of Heroes, you’ll be thrilled to discover these 18 TV shows that capture the same essence. From gripping storylines to extraordinary characters, these shows will keep you on the edge of your seat.
1. Stranger Things
Stranger Things combines supernatural elements with nostalgic 80s vibes. The show follows a group of kids in Hawkins, Indiana, as they encounter strange occurrences linked to a parallel dimension called the Upside Down. Starring Millie Bobby Brown, Winona Ryder, and David Harbour, this series is a must-watch.
2. The Umbrella Academy
The Umbrella Academy revolves around a dysfunctional family of adopted superhero siblings who reunite to solve the mystery of their father’s death and prevent an impending apocalypse. The show features Ellen Page, Tom Hopper, and Robert Sheehan in leading roles.
3. Misfits
Misfits is a British series about a group of young offenders who gain supernatural powers after a strange electrical storm. The show is known for its dark humor and unique characters, starring Robert Sheehan, Iwan Rheon, and Lauren Socha.
4. The Flash
The Flash follows Barry Allen, a crime scene investigator who gains super-speed powers after a particle accelerator explosion. The show stars Grant Gustin as the titular character and features a blend of action, drama, and science fiction.
5. Legion
Legion is a visually stunning series that delves into the mind of David Haller, a man diagnosed with schizophrenia who discovers he may be the most powerful mutant alive. The show stars Dan Stevens, Rachel Keller, and Aubrey Plaza.
6. Alphas
Alphas centers on a team of people with extraordinary abilities who work for a secret government agency to solve crimes involving other superhumans. The show stars David Strathairn, Ryan Cartwright, and Warren Christie.
7. Doom Patrol
Doom Patrol follows a team of misfit superheroes, each with unique abilities and tragic backstories, as they come together to investigate bizarre phenomena. The series stars Diane Guerrero, April Bowlby, and Brendan Fraser.
8. Sense8
Sense8 is a sci-fi drama about eight strangers from different parts of the world who suddenly become mentally and emotionally linked. The ensemble cast includes Tuppence Middleton, Brian J. Smith, and Doona Bae.
9. Fringe
Fringe follows an FBI agent who teams up with an eccentric scientist and his son to investigate unexplained phenomena. The show stars Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, and John Noble, blending elements of sci-fi, horror, and mystery.
10. Orphan Black
Orphan Black is a thrilling series about a woman who discovers she is one of many clones and gets entangled in a conspiracy. Tatiana Maslany delivers a stellar performance, playing multiple characters with distinct personalities.
11. The Gifted
The Gifted is set in the X-Men universe and follows a family that goes on the run after discovering their children have mutant abilities. The show stars Stephen Moyer, Amy Acker, and Natalie Alyn Lind.
12. Powers
Powers is a crime drama set in a world where superpowers are real, and follows two detectives who specialize in cases involving “powers.” The show stars Sharlto Copley and Susan Heyward.
13. The Boys
The Boys offers a dark and gritty take on superheroes, focusing on a group of vigilantes who set out to expose corrupt superheroes. The series stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, and Antony Starr.
14. Jessica Jones
Jessica Jones is a Marvel series about a former superhero turned private investigator who confronts her traumatic past while solving cases. Krysten Ritter stars as the titular character, with David Tennant and Rachael Taylor in supporting roles.
15. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. follows a team of agents working for the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division as they handle superhuman threats. The show stars Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, and Chloe Bennet.
16. Runaways
Runaways centers on a group of teenagers who discover their parents are part of a criminal organization and decide to run away and fight against them. The series stars Rhenzy Feliz, Lyrica Okano, and Virginia Gardner.
17. Heroes Reborn
Heroes Reborn is a continuation of the original Heroes series, introducing new characters with extraordinary abilities while revisiting some familiar faces. The show stars Jack Coleman, Zachary Levi, and Robbie Kay.
18. Arrow
Arrow follows billionaire playboy Oliver Queen, who becomes a vigilante archer to fight crime in Star City after being stranded on a hostile island. The series stars Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, and David Ramsey.
