Breaking Bad is a critically acclaimed crime drama that has captivated audiences with its intense storytelling and complex characters. If you loved the thrilling journey of Walter White, here are 16 TV shows that offer a similar blend of drama, crime, and suspense. Dive into these shows for your next binge-watching session!

1. Better Call Saul

Better Call Saul is a prequel to Breaking Bad, focusing on the transformation of Jimmy McGill into the morally dubious lawyer, Saul Goodman. Starring Bob Odenkirk, the show delves into the legal and criminal underworld with the same intensity and dark humor.

2. Ozark

Ozark follows financial planner Marty Byrde, played by Jason Bateman, who relocates his family to the Ozarks after a money-laundering scheme goes wrong. The show delves into the dangerous world of drug cartels and the lengths one will go to protect their family.

3. The Sopranos

The Sopranos is a classic crime drama that explores the life of mob boss Tony Soprano, played by James Gandolfini, as he navigates the challenges of leading a criminal organization while trying to maintain his family life. The series is known for its deep character studies and gripping narrative.

4. Narcos

Narcos chronicles the rise and fall of the infamous drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, portrayed by Wagner Moura. The show provides a gritty look at the drug trade in Colombia and the efforts of law enforcement to bring down Escobar’s empire.

5. Sons of Anarchy

Sons of Anarchy centers on an outlaw motorcycle club and its vice president, Jax Teller, played by Charlie Hunnam. The series explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of family within the criminal underworld.

6. Fargo

Fargo is an anthology series inspired by the Coen Brothers’ film of the same name. Each season features a new cast and storyline, with standout performances from actors like Billy Bob Thornton and Ewan McGregor, blending dark humor with crime drama.

7. The Wire

The Wire offers a realistic portrayal of life in Baltimore, focusing on the interplay between law enforcement, drug dealers, and residents. With an ensemble cast including Dominic West and Idris Elba, the show is praised for its authentic depiction of systemic issues.

8. Peaky Blinders

Peaky Blinders follows the Shelby crime family in post-World War I Birmingham, England. Led by the ambitious Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy, the series combines historical drama with intense crime storytelling.

9. True Detective

True Detective is an anthology crime drama with each season presenting a new case and characters. The first season, starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, is particularly notable for its gripping narrative and atmospheric tension.

10. Boardwalk Empire

Boardwalk Empire is set in Atlantic City during Prohibition and follows political figure Enoch “Nucky” Thompson, played by Steve Buscemi. The show explores the intersection of politics and organized crime with a richly detailed historical backdrop.

11. Ray Donovan

Ray Donovan stars Liev Schreiber as a professional “fixer” for the rich and famous in Los Angeles. The series delves into his complex personal life and the morally ambiguous situations he navigates in his line of work.

12. Mindhunter

Mindhunter is a psychological thriller that follows FBI agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench, played by Jonathan Groff and Holt McCallany, as they develop criminal profiling techniques. The show is based on true events and offers a chilling look at the minds of serial killers.

13. Weeds

Weeds is a dark comedy-drama about a widowed mother, Nancy Botwin, played by Mary-Louise Parker, who turns to selling marijuana to support her family. The show combines humor with the complexities of leading a double life in the drug trade.

14. Justified

Justified follows U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, portrayed by Timothy Olyphant, as he enforces his own brand of justice in rural Kentucky. The series blends crime drama with elements of a modern Western, offering sharp dialogue and intense action.

15. Homeland

Homeland is a political thriller starring Claire Danes as CIA officer Carrie Mathison, who believes a rescued American POW has been turned by terrorists. The show explores themes of espionage, loyalty, and the psychological toll of counterterrorism work.

16. Dexter

Dexter follows Dexter Morgan, played by Michael C. Hall, a forensic expert for the Miami Metro Police Department who leads a double life as a vigilante serial killer. The series delves into his internal struggle and the moral complexities of his actions.