If Narcos is the kind of thing you want more of, these 10 series are the closest matches in our catalogue. Each one links through to full details, ratings, cast and where to stream it.
1. Narcos: Mexico (2018) 7.9
Amado Carrillo Fuentes stands at the helm of a burgeoning drug empire as DEA agent Walt Breslin closes in, setting the stage for one of the most brutal and captivating power struggles in the history of the Guadalajara Cartel. In 1980s Mexico, where alliances are forged in blood and loyalties are tested, every move could be your last.
2. MobLand (2025) 8.5
MobLand dives into the gritty underbelly of New York City as two powerful mob families clash, putting friends and enemies alike on edge. In this tense drama, Harry Da Souza and Conrad Harrigan find themselves caught between loyalty and survival in a world where nothing is as it seems.
3. Snowfall (2017) 8.4
For fans of gritty dramas and the rise of America’s dark underbelly, Snowfall offers a gripping journey through 1983 Los Angeles as crack cocaine storms into the city, transforming lives and neighborhoods. From the streets to the boardrooms, follow the intersecting paths of dealers, dreamers, and victims in this intense exploration of an…
4. The Penguin (2024) 8.4
Colin Farrell stars as Oswald Cobblepot, aka the infamous Penguin, in this gripping drama that plunges Gotham City into chaos. With Carmine Falcone’s death, the power struggle for control of the city is on, and Oz must navigate his treacherous past to claim his rightful place. Expect a dark and intense ride filled with twists and turns.
5. Breaking Bad (2008) 9.0
One man’s desperation sparks a chain reaction of chaos in the American Southwest. A high school chemistry teacher turned ruthless kingpin, Walter White will stop at nothing to secure his family’s future. With each calculated move, he pushes the limits of morality and loyalty. Witness the transformation that will leave you breathless.
6. Power (2014) 7.7
James “Ghost” St. Patrick navigates the treacherous waters of New York’s drug underworld while striving to protect his family and find a path out of crime. In a city where power and danger intertwine, Ghost must balance his illegal empire with his desire for a legitimate life, all while facing off against ruthless rivals like Tommy Egan.
7. The Shield (2002) 8.2
Vic Mackey, a seasoned detective navigating the treacherous waters of inner-city Los Angeles, finds himself at the center of a web where loyalty and corruption blur. In The Shield, you’ll dive into a world where the line between right and wrong is as murky as the streets of L.A.’s toughest neighborhoods.
8. The Day of the Jackal (2024) 8.2
In “The Day of the Jackal,” masterful performances by Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch propel a gripping tale of espionage and survival as an unyielding assassin faces off against relentless British intelligence.
9. Mayans M.C. (2018) 8.0
After serving time for a crime that shook his world, Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes returns to his hometown on the Cali/Mexi border with a newfound sense of purpose. As he navigates the treacherous landscape of his old club and its changing allegiances, EZ must confront the ghosts of his past and forge a new path forward.
10. Dexter (2006) 8.2
Dexter Morgan navigates the delicate balance between his day job and his dark, personal crusade as a serial killer who targets other criminals. In a world where justice often falls short, he must stay one step ahead of both the law and those who seek to expose his secret life.
Recommendations are drawn from TMDB’s similar-title data, then filtered to titles in the Cinemasm catalogue and ordered by audience size.