Shows Like Empire Falls

If you liked Empire Falls (2005), a drama series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Olive Kitteridge (2014)
★ 7.6/10Also drama
A look at a seemingly placid New England town that is actually wrought with illicit affairs, crime and tragedy, all told through the lens of Olive, whose wicked wit and harsh demeanor mask a warm but troubled heart and…
2
Patrick Melrose (2018)
★ 7.5/10Also drama
A critical and often humorous look at the upper class, tracking the protagonist's harrowing odyssey from a deeply traumatic childhood through adult substance abuse and, ultimately, toward recovery.
3
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox (2025)
★ 6.7/10Also drama
Amanda Knox arrives in Italy for her study abroad only to be wrongfully imprisoned for murder weeks later. Follow Knox's relentless fight to prove her innocence and reclaim her freedom and examines why authorities and…
4
Sweet Magnolias (2020)
★ 7.7/10Also drama
Lifelong friends Maddie, Helen and Dana Sue lift each other up as they juggle relationships, family and careers in the small Southern town of Serenity.
5
Knots Landing (1979)
★ 6.9/10Also drama
The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.
6
Conversations with Friends (2022)
★ 6.9/10Also drama
Two college students, Frances and Bobbi, forge a strange and unexpected relationship with a married couple.
7
Castle Rock (2018)
★ 7.2/10Also drama
Based on the stories of Stephen King, the series intertwines characters and themes from the fictional town of Castle Rock.
8
A Friend of the Family (2022)
★ 7/10Also drama
The Brobergs are completely unprepared for the sophisticated tactics a neighbor of theirs uses to exploit their vulnerabilities, separate them and turn their daughter against them.
9
One Day (2024)
★ 7.7/10Also drama
After spending graduation night together, Emma and Dexter go their separate ways — but their lives remain intertwined.
10
George & Tammy (2022)
★ 6.7/10Also drama
A chronicle of the country music power couple George Jones and Tammy Wynette, whose complicated-but-enduring relationship inspired some of the most iconic music of all time.
11
Kaleidoscope (2023)
★ 6.8/10Also drama
A master thief and his crew attempt an epic and elaborate heist worth $7 billion dollars — but betrayal, greed and other threats undermine their plans.
12
The Purge (2018)
★ 6.9/10Also drama
Set in a dystopian America ruled by a totalitarian political party, the series follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. Tying them all together is a mysterious savior who’s impeccably…
13
The Survivors (2025)
★ 6.6/10Also drama
Fifteen years ago, the loss of three young people tore this sleepy seaside town apart. Now, the mysterious death of a young woman dredges up the past.
14
Tip Toe (2026)
★ 7/10Also drama
An ordinary Manchester suburb becomes a minefield of lies and violence when Leo gives neighbour Clive his spare key.
15
The Pursuit of Love (2021)
★ 6.6/10Also drama
Longing for love, obsessed with sex, Linda is on the hunt for the perfect lover. But finding Mr. Right is much harder than she thought.
16
My Life with the Walter Boys (2023)
★ 7.8/10Also drama
When a tragedy disrupts her life, a teen moves in with her guardian's big family in a small town and learns new lessons about love, hope and friendship.
17
The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair (2018)
★ 7.5/10Also drama
A writer gets caught up in a murder investigation involving his mentor, an esteemed American author. Based on the book of the same name, by Joël Dicker.
18
North of 60 (1992)
★ 6/10Also drama
North of 60 is a mid-1990s Canadian television series depicting life in the sub-Arctic northern boreal forest. It first aired on CBC Television in 1992 and was syndicated around the world. It is set in the fictional…
19
Tyler Perry's Ruthless (2020)
★ 8.4/10Also drama
A spinoff of "The Oval," follows Ruth Truesdale as she's forced to play nice with a scandalous religious cult of powerful sex crazed fanatics in the hopes of freeing herself and her daughter.
20
Toxic Town (2025)
★ 7.1/10Also drama
When dozens of babies in Corby are born with disabilities, their mothers embark on a battle to hold those responsible to account.