TV Shows: 324

Altered Carbon (2018–2020) is an American cyberpunk series, based on the 2002 novel of the same name by Richard K. Morgan. In a future world where consciousness can switch between bodies, Takeshi Kovacs, a former soldier turned investigator, is released from prison to solve a murder. The story takes place over 360 years in the future in Bay City, a futuristic metropolis. Memories and consciousness are stored on disk-like devices called cortical stacks, implanted at the back of the neck. These stacks are made from alien materials found only on Harlan’s World and can be transferred into new bodies after death. ...

The CW’s Black Lightning (2018–2021) is an action-packed superhero drama, created by Salim Akil and based on the DC Comics character of the same name. Premiering in January 2018 and concluding in May 2021, the series follows Jefferson Pierce, a high school principal in Freeland, Georgia. Years ago, Jefferson hung up his Black Lightning suit to protect his family from the dangers of his double life. But when the notorious criminal organization known as The 100 threatens his loved ones, Jefferson is forced to don the mantle once again. His daughters Anissa and Jennifer also gain superpowers: Anissa becomes Thunder ...

Cobra Kai (2018–2024) is a continuation of the beloved Karate Kid franchise, following the story of Johnny Lawrence, now in his 50s. After losing to Daniel LaRusso in the 1984 All-Valley Karate Tournament, Johnny’s life has taken a turn. He works as a part-time handyman and lives in Reseda, Los Angeles, far from the opulent lifestyle he had growing up in Encino. Abandoning his son Robby from a previous relationship, Johnny’s luck takes another downward spiral when he loses his job after an argument with a client. However, when he defends teenager Miguel Diaz from bullies using his karate skills, Johnny finds new purpose and decides to reopen the ...

Kidding (2018–2020) is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on Showtime in 2018. Created by Dave Holstein, the series stars Jim Carrey, Frank Langella, Judy Greer, Cole Allen, Juliet Morris, and Catherine Keener. Executive producer Michel Gondry also directed ...

Premiering on March 25, 2018 on FX, Trust (2018) is an American drama TV series by Simon Beaufoy. The 10-episode show, directed by Danny Boyle and others, takes place in 1973 and depicts the abduction of John Paul Getty III in Italy. Critics applauded the performances and use of Italian actors to portray native characters. Trust delves into ‘the trials and triumphs of one of America’s wealthiest and unhappiest families’, the Gettys, specifically focusing on the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III by the Italian Mafia in Rome during that same year.

Based on Jean-Christophe Grangé’s 1997 novel Blood Red Rivers and its 2000 film adaptation, The Crimson Rivers (2018–2024) is a French-language crime thriller television series that premiered on RTS 1 in Romandy on September 6, 2018. It has also been airing on France 2 since November 26, 2018, and ZDF in Germany since November 5, 2018. After being transferred to the Central Office against violent crime (OCCS) following the Guernon case in the mid-2000s, Captain Pierre Niémans now leads a confidential unit that handles complex cases with minimal evidence and urgent serial murders. During one such ...

The American political action thriller television series known as Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan (2018–2023), based on characters from the fictional Ryanverse by Tom Clancy, first premiered on August 31, 2018, on Amazon Prime Video. When CIA analyst Jack Ryan discovers a series of suspicious bank transfers, his search for answers takes him away from his desk job and into a dangerous game across Europe and the Middle East. With a terrorist leader planning a major attack against the US and its allies, Ryan must stay one step ahead in this deadly cat-and-mouse pursuit. In the ...

The British television espionage drama, The Little Drummer Girl (2018), is an adaptation of John le Carré’s novel of the same name from 1983. It debuted with six episodes on BBC One in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2018 and on AMC in the United States during November of that year. Set in 1979, the series follows a young English actress who is approached by Mossad to go undercover and thwart a Palestinian terrorist group’s plans in Europe. In The Little Drummer Girl, the boundaries between love and hate, truth and fiction, and right and wrong are blurred as the ...

Condor (2018–2020) is a thriller series based on James Grady’s novel Six Days of the Condor and its 1975 film adaptation Three Days of the Condor, written by Lorenzo Semple Jr. and David Rayfiel. The show features Max Irons in the lead role. Created by Todd Katzberg, Jason Smilovic, and Ken Robinson, it ...

The show Runaways (2017–2019), an American television series on Hulu, was created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. It is based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name and takes place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Like other shows in the franchise, it shares continuity with the films. The story follows a group of six teenagers – Nico Minoru, Karolina Dean, Molly Hernandez, Chase Stein, Alex Wilder, and Gertrude Yorkes – who discover that their parents are part of a super-villain group called The Pride. Feeling unsafe at home, the ...

The Punisher (2017–2019), a Netflix original series developed by Steve Lightfoot, is based on the beloved Marvel Comics character. Set in the same universe as the franchise’s films and other shows, it serves as a spin-off from the initial Marvel Netflix production, Daredevil (2015-2018). In season one, former Marine Frank Castle – known as ‘the Punisher’ in New York City – seeks vengeance for his family’s tragic demise. However, he soon discovers a larger conspiracy beyond their murders. In season two, Castle finds himself embroiled in the investigation of Amy Bendix’s ...

The Defenders (2017) is a miniseries on Netflix, created by Douglas Petrie and Marco Ramirez, that brings together the Marvel Comics characters Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist to form a powerful superhero team. Set in the same universe as the popular franchise’s movies, this crossover event serves as the culmination of four previously released interconnected series from Marvel and Netflix. As they face a common enemy that threatens their cities and possibly the entire world, these diverse heroes must learn to trust each other and work together ...

Iron Fist (2017–2018), an American TV show produced by Marvel Television for Netflix, is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name and created by Scott Buck. Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it shares continuity with the franchise’s films and was the fourth in a series of Marvel shows on Netflix leading up to the crossover event The Defenders (2017). After being presumed dead for 15 years, Danny Rand returns to New York City. Upon his return, he faces doubts from childhood friends who now run his parents’ company about whether he is truly the rightful heir. Despite this, ...

Inhumans (2017), an American TV series by Scott Buck for ABC, is based on Marvel Comics’ eponymous race. The show is set in the MCU and acknowledges other TV series within the franchise. It was co-produced by ABC Studios, Marvel Television, and Devilina Productions, with IMAX Entertainment as a financial partner, allowing for a theatrical debut. Buck served as the show’s leader. The Inhumans are among Marvel’s most unique beings. This genetic outcast community resides in their isolated island kingdom of Attilan, preferring to remain separate from the rest of the world. What sets them apart ...

Jean-Claude Van Johnson (2017) is an American action comedy-drama streaming television series starring and produced by Jean-Claude Van Damme, Ridley Scott, and Amazon Studios. The show follows the retired martial arts and action movie star as he plays himself, but it’s soon revealed that his movie career and personal history are just a facade. In reality, Jean-Claude is a secret agent known as Jean-Claude Van Johnson, with his personal assistant and make-up specialist serving as his covert accomplices. After five ...

The Orville (2017–2022), an American science fiction comedy-drama TV series, was created by Seth MacFarlane. MacFarlane also stars as Ed Mercer, the protagonist and officer on a Planetary Union space vessel in the 25th century. The show draws inspiration from Star Trek and Star Wars, as well as games like Mass Effect. Each episode follows the adventures of the USS Orville crew, with an overarching storyline developing throughout the series. Viewers in the US can stream The Orville through Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and iTunes Store. In Canada, it is available on Disney+ ...

Mr. Mercedes is an American crime drama television series based on the Bill Hodges novel trilogy by Stephen King, which consists of Mr. Mercedes, Finders Keepers, and End of Watch. The series premiered on Audience on August 9, 2017. It was developed by David E. Kelley and stars Brendan Gleeson and Harry Treadaway. In November 2018, it was announced that Audience had renewed the series for a ten-episode third season, which premiered on September 10, 2019. In ...

The Mist (2017) is an American science fiction-horror thriller television series developed by Christian Torpe, based on the 1980 horror novella of the same name by author Stephen King. Airing for one 10-episode season on Spike from June 22 to August 24, 2017, it was later cancelled on September 27 of that year. An unexplained mist descends upon Bridgeville, Maine, creating a nearly impenetrable barrier and causing strange and dangerous occurrences. As the residents struggle to survive and seek shelter in a shopping mall, church, and hospital, they are confronted with ...

Emerald City (2017) is a captivating American fantasy drama on NBC, brought to life by Matthew Arnold and Josh Friedman. Inspired by L. Frank Baum’s classic Oz book series, the show takes place in the enchanting world of Oz. In this land, a widowed king weds the alluring Clementianna, but his disappearance during a battle against an evil force leaves her as Queen. Meanwhile, the beautiful stepdaughter, Princess Snow White, is confined to the palace walls. After ten long years, Snow White yearns for adventure ...

Legion (2017–2019) is a superhero TV series on FX, created by Noah Hawley and based on the Marvel character David Haller. It was produced by FX Productions in association with Marvel Television and takes place in an alternate timeline of the X-Men films. From a young age, Haller has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and has been in various psychiatric hospitals since then. His adoptive sister, Amy Haller, committed him to the latest facility. However, during his stay, he meets fellow patient Syd Barrett, which leads him to question whether his mental illness is all there is to him. Unfortunately, an event ...