The Handmaid’s Tale has captured audiences with its gripping dystopian narrative and powerful performances. If you’re a fan of this genre and are looking for more shows that offer similar themes and compelling storytelling, you’re in the right place. Here are 13 TV shows that you might enjoy.
1. Black Mirror
Black Mirror is an anthology series that explores the dark and often satirical side of modern society and technology. Each episode presents a standalone story with a unique cast, including talents like Jon Hamm and Bryce Dallas Howard.
2. The Man in the High Castle
Based on Philip K. Dick’s novel, The Man in the High Castle imagines an alternate history where the Axis powers won World War II. The show stars Alexa Davalos and Rupert Evans, and delves into themes of resistance and totalitarianism.
3. Westworld
Westworld is a sci-fi series set in a futuristic amusement park where guests interact with lifelike robots. The show, featuring Evan Rachel Wood and Thandiwe Newton, explores themes of consciousness and free will.
4. The Leftovers
The Leftovers follows the lives of those left behind after a mysterious global event causes 2% of the world’s population to disappear. Starring Justin Theroux and Carrie Coon, the show delves into grief, faith, and the search for meaning.
5. Orphan Black
Orphan Black features Tatiana Maslany in multiple roles as she portrays several clones with distinct personalities. The series dives into ethical dilemmas surrounding human cloning and personal identity.
6. The 100
The 100 is a post-apocalyptic drama where a group of juvenile delinquents are sent back to Earth from a space station to determine if the planet is habitable. Starring Eliza Taylor and Bob Morley, the show explores survival and society rebuilding.
7. 3%
This Brazilian dystopian series, 3%, centers on a process where only a select few are chosen to live in a utopian society. Bianca Comparato and João Miguel lead the cast in this gripping examination of class and meritocracy.
8. The Rain
The Rain is a Danish post-apocalyptic series that follows siblings as they navigate a world where a deadly virus spread by rainfall has wiped out most of the population. Alba August and Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen star in this intense survival story.
9. Colony
Colony is set in a near-future Los Angeles under alien occupation. Josh Holloway and Sarah Wayne Callies play a couple torn between collaborating with the invaders and joining the resistance.
10. The Expanse
The Expanse is a space opera that explores political tensions between Earth, Mars, and the Asteroid Belt. The series, starring Steven Strait and Shohreh Aghdashloo, combines elements of mystery, science fiction, and drama.
11. Snowpiercer
Based on the film of the same name, Snowpiercer is set on a perpetually moving train carrying the last remnants of humanity after a global freeze. The series stars Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs, focusing on class struggle and survival.
12. The Society
The Society follows a group of teenagers who must create their own community after everyone else in their town disappears. Kathryn Newton and Gideon Adlon star in this modern take on Lord of the Flies.
13. The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead is a long-running series that chronicles survivors of a zombie apocalypse as they navigate a world filled with the undead and other human threats. The show features Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus in leading roles.
