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Expats

Expats is a 2024 Prime Video drama miniseries created and directed by Lulu Wang, adapting Janice Y. K. Lee's novel The Expatriates and set in Hong Kong.

7.3 Good

apps Top Expats Alternatives

The top alternative to Expats in 2026 is Adolescence with a score of 9.2/10, followed by I May Destroy You (9.2) and Small Axe (8.9).

Adolescence

Adolescence is a 2025 British Netflix crime drama miniseries created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, noted for filmin...

Drama Netflix Crime 2020S

9.2 Excellent

I May Destroy You

I May Destroy You is a 2020 BBC One and HBO drama created by Michaela Coel, whose writing Emmy made her the first Black...

Drama Hbo British 2020S

9.2 Excellent

Small Axe

Small Axe is a 2020 BBC anthology miniseries by Steve McQueen, telling five stories about London's West Indian community...

Drama Historical Bbc Anthology

8.9 Great

Unorthodox

Unorthodox is a 2020 German-American Netflix drama miniseries by Anna Winger and Alexa Karolinski, inspired by Deborah F...

Drama Netflix Religion 2020S

8.7 Great

The Sixth Commandment

The Sixth Commandment is a 2023 British true-crime drama by Sarah Phelps, notable for its account of Peter Farquhar and...

Drama Crime True Story Bbc

8.5 Great

Olive Kitteridge

Olive Kitteridge is a 2014 HBO miniseries based on Elizabeth Strout's novel, notable for Frances McDormand's Emmy-winnin...

Drama Family Hbo Literary

8.4 Great

Maid

Maid is a 2021 Netflix miniseries inspired by Stephanie Land's memoir, following a young mother who leaves abuse and wor...

Drama Netflix Social Family

8.4 Great

Baby Reindeer

Baby Reindeer is a 2024 British Netflix miniseries by Richard Gadd, based on his stage work and centered on stalking, tr...

Drama Netflix True Story 2020S

8.3 Great

Sherwood

Sherwood is a British crime drama created by James Graham, notable for linking 2004 Nottinghamshire murders to the legac...

Drama Crime Political Bbc

8.2 Great

Help

Help is a 2021 Channel 4 television drama by Jack Thorne, notable for Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham's care-home story s...

Drama Medical Pandemic 2020S

8.1 Great

I Know This Much Is True

I Know This Much Is True is a 2020 HBO miniseries based on Wally Lamb's novel, notable for Mark Ruffalo playing twin bro...

Drama Family Hbo Literary

8.0 Great

The Offer

The Offer is a 2022 Paramount+ miniseries about producer Albert S. Ruddy's role in making The Godfather, dramatizing Hol...

Drama Biography Hollywood 2020S

8.0 Great

Fellow Travelers

Fellow Travelers is a 2023 Showtime miniseries based on Thomas Mallon's novel, tracing a gay romance through U.S. politi...

Drama Showtime Historical Lgbtq+

7.9 Good

Quiz

Quiz is a 2020 British miniseries by James Graham, dramatizing the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? coughing scandal.

Drama Crime True Story 2020S

7.8 Good

Nolly

Nolly is a 2023 British biographical miniseries by Russell T Davies, notable for Helena Bonham Carter's portrayal of Cro...

Television Drama Biography 2020S

7.8 Good

Under the Banner of Heaven

Under the Banner of Heaven is a 2022 U.S. FX miniseries based on Jon Krakauer's book about a murder tied to Mormon funda...

Drama Crime Hulu Religion

7.7 Good

Fleishman Is in Trouble

Fleishman Is in Trouble is a 2022 U.S. FX miniseries based on Taffy Brodesser-Akner's novel about divorce, ambition, and...

Drama Literary Relationship Hulu

7.7 Good

Genius: Aretha

Genius: Aretha is the 2021 third season of National Geographic's anthology, centered on Aretha Franklin and starring Cyn...

Music Drama Biography 2020S

7.6 Good

Marriage

Marriage is a 2022 BBC miniseries by Stefan Golaszewski, starring Sean Bean and Nicola Walker as a long-married English...

Drama Family Bbc Relationship

7.2 Good

Tiny Beautiful Things

Tiny Beautiful Things is a 2023 U.S. Hulu miniseries inspired by Cheryl Strayed's advice column, starring Kathryn Hahn a...

Drama Family Literary Hulu

7.1 Good

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative	Score	vs Expats	Action
Adolescence Miniseries Drama Netflix Crime	9.2 Excellent	+1.9	Compare
I May Destroy You Miniseries Drama Hbo British	9.2 Excellent	+1.9	Compare
Small Axe Miniseries Drama Historical Bbc	8.9 Great	+1.6	Compare
Unorthodox Miniseries Drama Netflix Religion	8.7 Great	+1.4	Compare
The Sixth Commandment Miniseries Drama Crime True Story	8.5 Great	+1.2	Compare
Olive Kitteridge Miniseries Drama Family Hbo	8.4 Great	+1.1	Compare
Maid Miniseries Drama Netflix Social	8.4 Great	+1.1	Compare
Baby Reindeer Miniseries Drama Netflix True Story	8.3 Great	+1.0	Compare
Sherwood Miniseries Drama Crime Political	8.2 Great	+0.9	Compare
Help Miniseries Drama Medical Pandemic	8.1 Great	+0.8	Compare

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What are the best alternatives to Expats?

The top alternatives to Expats in 2026 include Adolescence, I May Destroy You, Small Axe, Unorthodox, The Sixth Commandment. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.

How does Expats compare to its competitors?

Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Expats scores 7.3/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.

Is Expats worth it in 2026?

Expats scores 7.3/10 in the Miniseries category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.

What is the best free alternative to Expats?

Several alternatives to Expats offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.

Why should I switch from Expats?

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How many alternatives to Expats are there?

Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Expats in the Miniseries category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.

Which Expats alternative has the highest rating?

Adolescence currently holds the highest rating among Expats alternatives with a score of 9.2/10.

Can I use Adolescence instead of Expats?

Adolescence is one of the top-rated alternatives to Expats. While they serve similar purposes in the Miniseries space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.

What is the cheapest alternative to Expats?

Pricing varies among Expats alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Miniseries category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.

How are Expats alternatives ranked on Lunoo?

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Expats vs Adolescence: which is better?

Expats scores 7.3/10 while Adolescence scores 9.2/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

Expats vs I May Destroy You: which is better?

Expats scores 7.3/10 while I May Destroy You scores 9.2/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

Expats vs Small Axe: which is better?

Expats scores 7.3/10 while Small Axe scores 8.9/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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