Shows Like Small Axe

If you liked Small Axe (2020), 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
The Romanoffs (2018)
★ 6.4/10Also drama
An anthology series centered around people who believe themselves to be the modern-day descendants of the Romanov family.
2
The Hitchhiker (1983)
★ 6.2/10Also drama
A young hitchhiker introduces characters who are about to experience a frightening and sometimes supernatural incident of some kind in this moody anthology series.
3
Monsterland (2020)
★ 6.6/10Also drama
In this fantasy anthology series, encounters with mermaids, fallen angels and other strange beasts drive broken people to desperate acts in an attempt to repair their lives, ultimately showing there is a thin line…
4
Love Story (2026)
★ 8.3/10Also drama
An anthology of sweeping true love stories that captured the world’s attention.
5
Solos (2021)
★ 6.7/10Also drama
Anthology series telling character-driven stories set at different moments in time, aiming to showcase that during people's most isolated moments, and in disparate circumstances, the human experience connects everyone.
6
Tales from the Darkside (1984)
★ 7.2/10Also drama
Tales from the Darkside is an anthology horror TV series created by George A. Romero, each episode was an individual short story that ended with a plot twist. The series' episodes spanned the genres of horror, science…
7
Lore (2017)
★ 6.9/10Also drama
This anthology series brings to life Aaron Mahnke's titular podcast and uncovers the real-life events that spawn our darkest nightmares. Blending reenactments, animation, archive and narration, Lore reveals how our…
8
Bel-Air (2022)
★ 7.7/10Also drama
The journey of a book smart teen whose life is forever transformed when he moves from the streets of west Philadelphia to live with his relatives in one of LA’s wealthiest suburbs.
9
Fear Itself (2008)
★ 6.8/10Also drama
A horror/suspense anthology series directed by the biggest horror directors working in feature films.
10
Julia (2022)
★ 7.3/10Also drama
Through Julia Child’s life and her singular joie de vivre, the series explores a pivotal time in American history – the emergence of public television as a new social institution, feminism and the women's movement, the…
11
Dolly Parton's Heartstrings (2019)
★ 7.1/10Also drama
Eight stories celebrating family, faith, love and forgiveness come to life in this series inspired by Dolly Parton's iconic country music catalog.
12
50 States of Fright (2020)
★ 7.2/10Also drama
A horror anthology series based on urban legends that takes viewers deeper into the horrors that lurk just beneath the surface of America.
13
Homecoming (2018)
★ 6.9/10Also drama
Heidi Bergman is a caseworker at Homecoming, a Geist Group facility helping soldiers transition to civilian life. Years later she has started a new life, living with her mother and working as a waitress, when a…
14
The House of the Spirits (2026)
★ 8.4/10Also drama
The epic tale of a proud and passionate family, secret loves, and bloody revolution. The Trueba family's passions, struggles, and secrets span a century of violent social change, culminating in a crisis that hurls the…
15
The Outer Limits (1995)
★ 7.7/10Also drama
Anthology series composed of distinct story episodes, sometimes with a plot twist at the end, with occasional recurring story elements that were often tied together during season-finale clip shows.
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Accused (2010)
★ 8.2/10Also drama
How certain people end up being accused of a crime.
17
Masters of Horror (2005)
★ 7.2/10Also drama
An anthology series written and directed by the most famous names in horror.
18
The Terror (2018)
★ 7.4/10Also drama
A chilling anthology series featuring stories of people in terrifying situations inspired by true historical events.
19
Cupertino (2026)
★ 5.9/10Also drama
A scrappy lawyer takes on a powerful tech giant in a high-stakes legal battle, navigating the cutthroat world of Silicon Valley while fighting for justice and the little guy's rights.
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Plan B (2023)
★ 5.9/10Also drama
Plan B offers clients the chance to travel back in time to change the past, but each alteration has unintended consequences, revealing the complexity and limitations of personal agency.