Best Episodic

Kuuchuu Buranko is a wild, surreal, and hilarious look at the world of psychiatry. It follows the eccentric Dr. Irabu, who treats patients with bizarre phobias using unconventional and often chaotic m...

Resident Evil: Revelations 2 adopts an episodic format, following Claire Redfield and Moira Burton as they uncover a sinister plot on a remote island. The games co-op gameplay and Raid Mode offer a un...

Strange New Worlds is a triumphant return to the classic, episodic roots of the Star Trek franchise. Following Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the USS Enterprise, the show explores strange ne...

Samurai Champloo is a stylish, hip-hop-infused adventure that follows two contrasting samurai and a young girl on a quest to find a mysterious 'samurai who smells of sunflowers.' The trio's dynamic is...

This unique series centers on 'Western Cuisine Nekoya,' a restaurant in Tokyo that opens a portal to a fantasy world every Saturday. Dragons, elves, and adventurers visit to taste human-world delicaci...

Black Mirror is a seminal anthology series that explores the dark, often terrifying implications of near-future technology. Each episode features a different cast and setting, focusing on how human na...

Westworld is a mind-bending exploration of artificial intelligence and the nature of consciousness. Set in a futuristic theme park populated by lifelike androids, the show follows the 'hosts' as they...

Kino's Journey is a contemplative, episodic adventure about a traveler named Kino and their talking motorcycle, Hermes. They visit various countries, each with its own unique customs and laws, staying...

Mushishi follows Ginko, a 'Mushi Master' who travels the countryside studying Mushiprimitive, ethereal life forms that exist between the spirit and physical worlds. Unlike traditional ghosts, Mushi ar...

Space Dandy is a wild, creative, and hilarious space adventure from the director of Cowboy Bebop. It follows Dandy, a 'dandy guy in space' who hunts rare aliens across the galaxy with his robot assist...

This show captures the awkward, weird, and hilarious reality of being a high school boy. It is episodic, featuring short sketches that range from trying on sister's clothes to awkward encounters with...

Telltale's The Walking Dead is a narrative adventure game that emphasizes player choice and emotional storytelling. While the overall story arc is linear, player decisions significantly impact charact...

Quantum Leap, airing from 1989 to 1993 (with a revival in 2022), follows Dr. Sam Beckett, who leaps through time, inhabiting the bodies of different people to correct historical mistakes. The show co...

Mononoke is a visually striking, avant-garde series that follows a nameless Medicine Seller who travels feudal Japan to exorcise malevolent spirits known as 'mononoke.' To defeat them, he must uncover...

Hell Girl is an episodic horror series that explores the dark side of human nature. People can access a website at midnight to request that their enemies be sent to hell by the 'Hell Girl,' Ai Enma. E...

Bartender: Glass of God is a relaxing, episodic series that follows a talented bartender who listens to the troubles of his patrons while serving them the perfect drink. The show is a masterclass in a...