swap_horiz Six Feet Under Alternatives

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The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

Narrated by Tom Hanks, this audiobook is a masterclass in understated performance. Hanks brings a warmth and gravitas to...

Nostalgia Character Driven Drama Fiction

9.2 Excellent

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The Leftovers

The Leftovers explores the aftermath of a global 'Sudden Departure' where 2% of the world's population vanishes. Rather...

Character Driven Drama Supernatural Philosophical

8.2 Very Good

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Dead to Me

Dead to Me is a dark comedy that follows the unlikely friendship between a tightly wound widow and a free-spirited woman...

Drama Netflix Mystery Thriller

7.9 Good

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Ordinary People (1980)

Robert Redfords directorial debut explores the emotional fallout of a family tragedy. The films sensitive portrayal of g...

Drama Mental Health Family Drama Grief

7.7 Good

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The Tree of Life

Terrence Malicks magnum opus is a sprawling, impressionistic meditation on life, death, and the nature of existence. By...

Drama Philosophical Experimental Memory

9.8 Brilliant

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Everything Everywhere All at Once

Directed by Daniels, 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' is a mind-bending, genre-defying film starring Michelle Yeoh as...

Sci Fi Contemporary Drama Innovative

9.8 Brilliant

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Succession (TV Series)

Succession is a darkly comedic drama series focusing on the Roy family, owners of a global media and entertainment congl...

Television Character Driven Contemporary Drama

9.6 Brilliant

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The Boys

The Boys is a satirical superhero series that deconstructs the genre, portraying superheroes as corrupt celebrities prop...

Amazon Prime Satire Superhero Dark Comedy

9.6 Brilliant

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Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc introduced a unique blend of visual novel storytelling and murder mystery gameplay. Pla...

Anime Social Mystery Thriller

9.5 Brilliant

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Succession

Succession chronicles the Roy family, owners of a global media and entertainment conglomerate, Waystar RoyCo, as they na...

Drama Corporate Satire Hbo

9.5 Brilliant

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Up

Up is famous for its opening ten-minute sequence, which is widely considered one of the most emotionally powerful segmen...

Adventure Classic Drama Emotional

9.5 Brilliant

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BoJack Horseman

BoJack Horseman is a groundbreaking animated series that tackles complex themes of depression, addiction, and trauma wit...

Drama Animation Netflix Satire

9.5 Brilliant

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Drive My Car

Ryusuke Hamaguchis 'Drive My Car' is a meditative, three-hour drama based on a Haruki Murakami short story. It follows a...

Contemporary Drama Japanese Adaptation

9.4 Excellent

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Shrinking

Shrinking follows a grieving therapist who decides to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. By ig...

Drama Comedy Grief Heartwarming

9.3 Excellent

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Given

Given follows the members of a high school band as they navigate music, love, and the lingering pain of past trauma. It...

Music Drama Rock Emotional

9.3 Excellent

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Paul Thomas Anderson

Paul Thomas Anderson is one of the most respected auteurs of the modern era. His films, such as 'There Will Be Blood', '...

Character Driven Drama Ensemble Cast Neo Noir

9.3 Excellent

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The Queen's Gambit

The Queen's Gambit is a beautifully crafted miniseries that follows the life of Beth Harmon, an orphaned chess prodigy,...

Cold War Character Driven Drama Netflix

9.3 Excellent

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Arrival

Arrival is a profound exploration of communication, time, and grief disguised as a first-contact alien film. When myster...

Sci Fi Time Travel Character Driven Drama

9.3 Excellent

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The Wire

The Wire, often considered one of the greatest television shows ever made, offers a sprawling and realistic depiction of...

Realism Police Character Driven Drama

9.2 Excellent

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Wolf 359

Wolf 359 is a science fiction podcast following the crew of a remote space station orbiting a distant star. The podcast...

Sci Fi Space Opera Character Driven Dark Humor

9.2 Excellent