Category: TV Drama

Ozark
2017 • TMDB 8.2 • 4 seasons • 44 episodes • Crime, Drama • Netflix

Overview

Marty Byrde is a mild-mannered financial adviser with a very large problem: to stay alive, he must launder $500 million for a Mexican drug cartel. So he drags his wife Wendy and their two children from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where a quiet lake town hides a whole ecosystem of crime — hillbilly heroin dealers, a riverboat casino scheme and an FBI agent who never stops watching. Ozark is tense, bleak and brilliantly acted, a show where every solution creates two worse problems. Jason Bateman and Laura Linney are superb as a couple whose marriage becomes as dangerous as their business, and Julia Garner steals scene after scene as Ruth Langmore, the sharp-tongued local who becomes the show’s beating heart. No one gets out clean — the tagline is a promise.

Creator and Main Cast

Created by Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams.
- Jason Bateman as Marty Byrde (44 episodes)
- Laura Linney as Wendy Byrde (44 episodes)
- Sofia Hublitz as Charlotte Byrde (44 episodes)
- Skylar Gaertner as Jonah Byrde (44 episodes)
- Julia Garner as Ruth Langmore (44 episodes)
- Charlie Tahan as Wyatt Langmore (41 episodes)
- Lisa Emery as Darlene Snell (37 episodes)
- Jordana Spiro as Rachel Garrison (24 episodes)
- Jessica Frances Dukes as Maya Miller (24 episodes)
Seasons Snapshot

Ozark ran for 4 seasons and 44 episodes. Season 1 — 10 episodes, premiered July 21, 2017; Season 2 — 10 episodes, premiered August 31, 2018; Season 3 — 10 episodes, premiered March 27, 2020; Season 4 — 14 episodes, premiered January 21, 2022, finale “A Hard Way to Go” (4×14) April 29, 2022.

Why Watch Ozark?
- A crime drama where the tension never lets up.
- Jason Bateman and Laura Linney at their absolute best.
- Julia Garner’s Ruth Langmore is an all-time great character.
- Every episode ends with a worse problem than it started with.
- The Ozarks themselves become a character: beautiful and deadly.
- A complete story — all four seasons are ready to binge.
Trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube (official trailer, Netflix).

Where to Watch

As checked on JustWatch US on October 30, 2026, Ozark streams in the United States on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads with 4 seasons each.
October 30, 2026
The Walking Dead
2010 • TMDB 8.1 • 11 seasons • 177 episodes • Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • AMC

Overview

When Sheriff’s deputy Rick Grimes wakes from a coma, the world he knew is gone — replaced by roaming walkers and scattered survivors clinging to whatever humanity they have left. The Walking Dead began as a tense survival story and grew into one of television’s defining epics, following Rick’s group from Atlanta’s highways to prisons, farms, walled towns and full-blown war. But the show’s real power was never the zombies. It was the question underneath: what do people become when the rules disappear? Over eleven seasons, friendships hardened into family, leaders rose and fell, and villains like the Governor and Negan forced impossible choices. Brutal, emotional and relentlessly tense, it turned the apocalypse into a mirror — and made us care about the living far more than the dead.

Creator and Main Cast

Created by Frank Darabont.
- Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon (177 episodes)
- Melissa McBride as Carol Peletier (177 episodes)
- Lauren Cohan as Maggie Greene (148 episodes)
- Danai Gurira as Michonne Hawthorne (135 episodes)
- Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes (132 episodes)
- Christian Serratos as Rosita Espinosa (124 episodes)
- Josh McDermitt as Eugene Porter (121 episodes)
- Chandler Riggs as Carl Grimes (115 episodes)
- Seth Gilliam as Gabriel Stokes (106 episodes)
Seasons Snapshot

The Walking Dead ran for 11 seasons. Season 1 — 6 episodes, premiered October 31, 2010; Season 2 — 13, premiered October 16, 2011; Season 3 — 16, premiered October 14, 2012; Season 4 — 16, premiered October 13, 2013; Season 5 — 16, premiered October 12, 2014; Season 6 — 16, premiered October 11, 2015; Season 7 — 16, premiered October 23, 2016; Season 8 — 16, premiered October 22, 2017; Season 9 — 16, premiered October 7, 2018; Season 10 — 22, premiered October 6, 2019; Season 11 — 24, premiered August 22, 2021, finale “Rest in Peace” (11×24) November 20, 2022. A Specials collection of 87 episodes also exists on TMDB and is not counted in the 177-episode total.

Why Watch The Walking Dead?
- The zombie saga that redefined TV horror.
- Characters you follow for over a decade.
- Unforgettable villains, from the Governor to Negan.
- Survival drama where the living are the real threat.
- Emotional gut-punches that never let up.
- A complete epic, start to finish.
Trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube (Season 11 official trailer, The Walking Dead channel).

Where to Watch

As checked on JustWatch US on October 30, 2026, The Walking Dead streams in the United States on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (11 seasons each), Pluto TV (6 seasons), Philo (1 season), AMC+ Roku Premium Channel (1 season) and YouTube TV (1 season). It is also available to buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fandango At Home (11 seasons each).
October 30, 2026
Doctor Who
2005 • TMDB 7.6 • 13 seasons • 153 episodes • Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • BBC One

Overview

Doctor Who is television’s great shape-shifter: a 900-year-old Time Lord who travels time and space in a police box bigger on the inside, saving planets and picking up ordinary people for the adventure of a lifetime. The 2005 revival brought the Doctor back with fresh energy, pairing each new incarnation — from Christopher Eccleston’s battle-scarred Ninth Doctor through David Tennant, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi and Jodie Whittaker — with companions who ground the cosmic spectacle in human emotion. One week it’s a Dalek invasion, the next a quiet love story on a spaceship; the show’s genius is that both feel equally at home. Playful, scary, heartfelt and endlessly inventive, Doctor Who rewards newcomers and lifelong fans alike, because at its core it’s always about the same thing: a lonely wanderer who believes that ordinary people can change the universe.

Main Cast
- Matt Smith as The Doctor (40 episodes)
- David Tennant as The Doctor (40 episodes)
- Karen Gillan as Amy Pond (40 episodes)
- Nicholas Briggs as various voices (38 episodes)
- Jenna Coleman as Clara Oswald (37 episodes)
- Peter Capaldi as The Doctor (37 episodes)
- Billie Piper as Rose Tyler (31 episodes)
- Jodie Whittaker as The Doctor (26 episodes)
- Mandip Gill as Yasmin ‘Yaz’ Khan (26 episodes)
Seasons Snapshot

This post covers the 2005 revival entry on TMDB, which runs through Series 13 (Flux). Series 1–7 — 13 episodes each, premiering March 26, 2005 (Series 1) through September 1, 2012 (Series 7); Series 8–10 — 12 episodes each, premiering August 23, 2014 through April 15, 2017; Series 11–12 — 10 episodes each, premiering October 7, 2018 and January 1, 2020; Flux (Series 13) — 6 episodes, premiered October 31, 2021. A Specials collection of 199 episodes also exists on TMDB and is not counted in the 153-episode total. The 2024 series is listed separately on TMDB.

Why Watch Doctor Who?
- A six-decade legend, reborn for modern viewers.
- Every Doctor brings a whole new show.
- Companions who make the cosmos feel personal.
- Monsters, time travel and big ideas in every era.
- Stories that swing from terrifying to tear-jerking.
- An endlessly welcoming jumping-on point.
Trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube (60th anniversary trailer, Doctor Who channel).

Where to Watch

As checked on JustWatch US on October 30, 2026, Doctor Who (2005) streams in the United States on Philo, AMC+ (including the Apple TV channel, Amazon Channel and Roku Premium Channel), The Roku Channel, Hoopla and Spectrum On Demand with 13 seasons each, plus Kanopy with 6 seasons. It is also available to buy on Amazon Video (13 seasons) and Fandango At Home (7 seasons).
October 30, 2026
Landman
2024 • TMDB 8.2 • 2 seasons • 20 episodes • Drama • Paramount+

Overview

Landman plants Taylor Sheridan’s signature West Texas grit squarely in the oil business, following Tommy Norris, a crisis manager — a “landman” — who keeps a sprawling petroleum empire running while his own life keeps threatening to blow out. Billy Bob Thornton plays Tommy as a man who can talk his way out of any rig-site disaster but can’t quite outrun his ex-wife, his complicated kids, or the billionaire boss whose fortune depends on him. The show moves between two worlds: the roughnecks and rough deals of the patch, and the polished, high-stakes lives of the families getting rich off it. Beneath the boardroom scheming and boomtown chaos sits a story about loyalty, survival, and the cost of the American energy dream. Landman is Sheridan at his most quotable, pairing muscular, darkly funny dialogue with a portrait of an industry — and a family — running on fumes and nerve.

Creator and Main Cast

Created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace.
- Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris (20 episodes)
- Demi Moore as Cami Miller (20 episodes)
- Ali Larter as Angela Norris (20 episodes)
- Jacob Lofland as Cooper Norris (20 episodes)
- Michelle Randolph as Ainsley Norris (20 episodes)
- Paulina Chávez as Ariana Medina (20 episodes)
- Kayla Wallace as Rebecca Falcone (20 episodes)
- Mark Collie as Sheriff Walt Joeberg (20 episodes)
- James Jordan as Dale Bradley (20 episodes)
Seasons Snapshot

Landman has aired 2 seasons. Season 1 — 10 episodes, premiered November 17, 2024; Season 2 — 10 episodes, premiered November 16, 2025. A Specials collection of 8 episodes also exists on TMDB and is not counted in the 20-episode total.

Why Watch Landman?
- Billy Bob Thornton’s magnetic, world-weary lead performance.
- Taylor Sheridan’s sharp, quotable dialogue.
- A rare drama set inside the modern oil business.
- Boomtown grit meets billionaire boardroom scheming.
- A family story as volatile as the industry around it.
- Two tightly plotted seasons with real momentum.
Trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube (official trailer 2, Paramount Plus).

Where to Watch

As checked on JustWatch US on October 30, 2026, Landman streams in the United States on Paramount+ (including Premium, Essential, the Apple TV channel, the Amazon Channel and the Roku Premium Channel) with 2 seasons. It is also available to buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (2 seasons each).
October 30, 2026
The Rookie
2018 • TMDB 8.5 • 8 seasons • 145 episodes • Crime, Drama, Comedy • ABC

Overview

The Rookie turns a classic second-chance story into one of network TV’s most durable procedurals. John Nolan, a 45-year-old small-town man, walks away from his old life after a bank robbery shakes him awake and becomes the LAPD’s oldest rookie. His age makes him a curiosity to some and a punchline to others, but Nolan’s life experience — patience, empathy, stubborn decency — turns out to be exactly what policing needs. Around him, the show builds a full ensemble: Lucy Chen’s rise from rookie to undercover standout, Tim Bradford’s gruff mentorship, Angela Lopez’s sharp detective work and Wade Grey’s steady command. Cases range from street crime to international conspiracies, but the show’s real engine is character: rookies growing up, partners falling for each other, mentors learning from their trainees. Nathan Fillion’s warmth keeps it all grounded, and eight seasons in, Nolan’s journey from rookie to training officer still feels earned.

Creator and Main Cast

Created by Alexi Hawley.
- Nathan Fillion as John Nolan (145 episodes)
- Melissa O’Neil as Lucy Chen (145 episodes)
- Eric Winter as Tim Bradford (145 episodes)
- Alyssa Diaz as Angela Lopez (145 episodes)
- Richard T. Jones as Wade Grey (145 episodes)
- Mekia Cox as Nyla Harper (124 episodes)
- Shawn Ashmore as Wesley Evers (105 episodes)
- Jenna Dewan as Bailey Nune (84 episodes)
- Lisseth Chavez as Celina Juarez (65 episodes)
Seasons Snapshot

The Rookie has aired 8 seasons. Season 1 — 20 episodes, premiered October 16, 2018; Season 2 — 20 episodes, premiered September 29, 2019; Season 3 — 14 episodes, premiered January 3, 2021; Season 4 — 22 episodes, premiered September 26, 2021; Season 5 — 22 episodes, premiered September 25, 2022; Season 6 — 10 episodes, premiered February 20, 2024; Season 7 — 18 episodes, premiered January 7, 2025; Season 8 — 18 episodes, premiered January 6, 2026, with the finale “The Bandit” airing May 4, 2026. TMDB also lists a ninth season set to premiere January 6, 2027.

Why Watch The Rookie?
- Nathan Fillion at his most likeable.
- A second-chance story with real heart.
- Procedural cases plus long-running character arcs.
- Chenford and the show’s beloved partnerships.
- Rookies who genuinely grow season by season.
- Eight seasons of easy, bingeable momentum.
Trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube (official trailer, Sky Show).

Where to Watch

As checked on JustWatch US on October 30, 2026, The Rookie streams in the United States on Hulu with 8 seasons, Philo with 3 seasons, and fuboTV and YouTube TV with 1 season each. It is also available to buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home (8 seasons each).
October 30, 2026
The Good Doctor
2017 • TMDB 8.5 • 7 seasons • 126 episodes • Drama • ABC

Overview

The Good Doctor puts a fresh spin on the medical drama through Dr. Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome who joins the surgical unit at San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital. Shaun’s extraordinary spatial memory and diagnostic instincts make him brilliant in the operating room, yet the social rules of hospital life — small talk, hierarchy, doubt — trip him up at every turn. The show’s best episodes pair a gripping medical case with a personal test: will his colleagues trust him, will his mentor Dr. Glassman keep defending him, and can Shaun build a life outside the hospital? Over seven seasons it follows him from wary newcomer to confident surgeon, husband and father, without ever reducing him to a gimmick. Freddie Highmore anchors the series with a performance that is warm, precise and deeply human, and the ensemble around him — Glassman, Claire, Lim, Andrews and Lea — gives Shaun’s journey real emotional weight.

Creator and Main Cast

Created by David Shore.
- Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy (126 episodes)
- Richard Schiff as Dr. Aaron Glassman (126 episodes)
- Hill Harper as Dr. Marcus Andrews (116 episodes)
- Christina Chang as Dr. Audrey Lim (115 episodes)
- Paige Spara as Lea Dilallo (114 episodes)
- Fiona Gubelmann as Dr. Morgan Reznick (113 episodes)
- Will Yun Lee as Dr. Alex Park (112 episodes)
- Antonia Thomas as Dr. Claire Browne (80 episodes)
- Bria Samoné Henderson as Dr. Jordan Allen (66 episodes)
Seasons Snapshot

The Good Doctor ran for 7 seasons and 126 episodes. Season 1 — 18 episodes, premiered September 25, 2017; Season 2 — 18 episodes, premiered September 23, 2018; Season 3 — 20 episodes, premiered September 22, 2019; Season 4 — 20 episodes, premiered November 2, 2020; Season 5 — 18 episodes, premiered September 27, 2021; Season 6 — 22 episodes, premiered October 2, 2022; Season 7 — 10 episodes, premiered February 20, 2024, with the finale “Goodbye” airing May 21, 2024.

Why Watch The Good Doctor?
- Freddie Highmore’s standout lead performance.
- Medical cases that double as character tests.
- A hero whose difference is treated as strength.
- Seven seasons of genuine character growth.
- A warm, hopeful take on the hospital drama.
- The Glassman–Shaun mentor bond at its heart.
Trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube (Sony Pictures Entertainment).

Where to Watch

As checked on JustWatch US on October 30, 2026, The Good Doctor streams in the United States on Hulu with 7 seasons. It is also available to buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (7 seasons each).
October 30, 2026
This Is Us
2016 • TMDB 8.2 • 6 seasons • 105 episodes • Drama • NBC

Overview

On the surface, This Is Us is the story of three siblings — Kevin, Kate and Randall, the “Big Three” — who share a birthday and a lifetime of triumphs, arguments and reconciliations. Beneath that surface, it is something far richer: a decades-spanning portrait of the Pearson family, moving between the 1980s, when Jack and Rebecca raise their triplets in Pittsburgh, and the present day, where their adult children wrestle with careers, relationships, parenthood and grief. The show’s great trick is its timeline, which turns every revelation into a re-reading of what came before — a throwaway line in one era becomes a heartbreak in another. Across six seasons, it tackles adoption, addiction, body image, dementia and the slow work of becoming a family, always with warmth and without easy answers. By the finale, the Pearsons feel less like characters and more like people you have known for years, which is exactly why millions of viewers cried through every season.

Creator and Main Cast

Created by Dan Fogelman.
- Milo Ventimiglia as Jack Pearson (105 episodes)
- Mandy Moore as Rebecca Pearson (105 episodes)
- Sterling K. Brown as Randall Pearson (105 episodes)
- Chrissy Metz as Kate Pearson (105 episodes)
- Justin Hartley as Kevin Pearson (105 episodes)
- Susan Kelechi Watson as Beth Pearson (105 episodes)
- Chris Sullivan as Toby Damon (105 episodes)
- Jon Huertas as Miguel Rivas (105 episodes)
- Eris Baker as Tess Pearson (91 episodes)
Seasons Snapshot

This Is Us ran for 6 seasons and 105 episodes. Season 1 — 18 episodes, premiered September 20, 2016; Season 2 — 18 episodes, premiered September 26, 2017; Season 3 — 18 episodes, premiered September 25, 2018; Season 4 — 18 episodes, premiered September 24, 2019; Season 5 — 15 episodes, premiered October 27, 2020; Season 6 — 18 episodes, premiered January 4, 2022, with the finale “Us” airing May 24, 2022. TMDB also lists a large Specials collection, which is not counted in the 105-episode total.

Why Watch This Is Us?
- A time-jumping structure that rewards careful viewing.
- Performances that turn ordinary family moments into television landmarks.
- The Big Three — three very different adults shaped by one shared childhood.
- Honest, unsentimental takes on grief, addiction and caregiving.
- Reveals that reframe everything you thought you knew.
- A complete, deliberately finished story across six seasons.
Trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube (Season 1 trailer, 20th Century Home Ent).

Where to Watch

As checked on JustWatch US on October 30, 2026, This Is Us streams in the United States on Hulu, fuboTV, Paramount+ (including the Apple TV channel, Amazon Channel and Roku Premium channel), YouTube TV and Spectrum On Demand — all with 6 seasons — and on NBC with 2 seasons. It is also available to buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (6 seasons each).
October 30, 2026
The Expanse
2015 • TMDB 8.1 • 6 seasons • 62 episodes • Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • Syfy

Overview

Two hundred years in the future, humanity has colonized the solar system — and split into three hostile camps: Earth, Mars and the Belt. When ice hauler Jim Holden and his crew stumble on a derelict ship hiding a terrible secret, and detective Joe Miller investigates the disappearance of heiress Julie Mao, their separate trails converge on a conspiracy that could ignite war across the system. Based on the novels by James S. A. Corey, The Expanse is hard science fiction done right: ships obey physics, gravity is a weapon, and politics is as dangerous as any alien threat. Across six seasons it grows from a noir mystery into an epic about first contact, revolution and survival — anchored by a superb ensemble and the unforgettable crew of the Rocinante.

Creator and Main Cast

Created by Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby.
- Steven Strait as Jim Holden (62 episodes)
- Dominique Tipper as Naomi Nagata (62 episodes)
- Wes Chatham as Amos Burton (62 episodes)
- Shohreh Aghdashloo as Chrisjen Avasarala (62 episodes)
- Cas Anvar as Alex Kamal (56 episodes)
- Frankie Adams as Bobbie Draper (52 episodes)
- Cara Gee as Camina Drummer (42 episodes)
- Shawn Doyle as Sadavir Errinwright (26 episodes)
- Florence Faivre as Julie Mao (24 episodes)
Seasons Snapshot

The Expanse ran for 6 seasons and 62 episodes. Season 1 — 10 episodes, premiered December 14, 2015; Season 2 — 13 episodes, premiered February 1, 2017; Season 3 — 13 episodes, premiered April 11, 2018; Season 4 — 10 episodes, premiered December 13, 2019; Season 5 — 10 episodes, premiered December 16, 2020; and Season 6 — 6 episodes, premiered December 9, 2021, concluding with “Babylon’s Ashes” (6×6) on January 13, 2022. A separate Specials collection of 66 episodes is not counted in the 62-episode total.

Why Watch The Expanse?
- Hard sci-fi that respects physics and intelligence.
- A rich, believable solar system: Earth, Mars and the Belt.
- The Rocinante crew is one of TV’s great ensembles.
- A mystery that grows into a genuine space epic.
- Political intrigue worthy of the best prestige drama.
- Saved from cancellation by fans and Prime Video.
Trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube (Netflix).

Where to Watch

As checked on JustWatch US on October 30, 2026, The Expanse streams in the United States on Amazon Prime Video (6 seasons) and Amazon Prime Video with Ads (6 seasons). It is also available to buy on Apple TV Store (6 seasons), Fandango At Home (6 seasons) and Amazon Video (4 seasons).
October 30, 2026
Mr. Robot
2015 • TMDB 8.3 • 4 seasons • 45 episodes • Crime, Drama • USA Network

Overview

By day, Elliot Alderson is a cybersecurity engineer; by night, a vigilante hacker who protects the people he cares about from the shadows of his computer screen. Elliot lives with social anxiety and a fractured sense of reality, and he narrates his life directly to us — an audience he may or may not be imagining. When the mysterious anarchist known as Mr. Robot recruits him into fsociety, a secret hacker collective plotting to erase the world’s debt by destroying the data of the giant conglomerate E Corp, Elliot is pulled into a revolution with consequences far bigger than code. Created by Sam Esmail, Mr. Robot is a paranoid, stylish thriller about loneliness, capitalism and control — a show whose twists rewire everything you thought you understood, and whose final season lands as one of the most ambitious endings in television.

Creator and Main Cast

Created by Sam Esmail.
- Rami Malek as Elliot Alderson (45 episodes)
- Christian Slater as Mr. Robot (45 episodes)
- Carly Chaikin as Darlene Alderson (45 episodes)
- Martin Wallström as Tyrell Wellick (45 episodes)
- Portia Doubleday as Angela Moss (35 episodes)
- Grace Gummer as Dominique DiPierro (31 episodes)
- Michael Cristofer as Phillip Price (31 episodes)
- BD Wong as Whiterose (22 episodes)
- Stephanie Corneliussen as Joanna Wellick (21 episodes)
Seasons Snapshot

Mr. Robot ran for 4 seasons and 45 episodes. Season 1 — 10 episodes, premiered June 24, 2015; Season 2 — 12 episodes, premiered July 13, 2016; Season 3 — 10 episodes, premiered October 11, 2017; and Season 4 — 13 episodes, premiered October 6, 2019, concluding with “Hello, Elliot” (4×13) on December 22, 2019. A separate Specials collection of 49 episodes is not counted in the 45-episode total.

Why Watch Mr. Robot?
- Rami Malek’s career-defining performance as Elliot.
- Twists that genuinely reframe the entire story.
- Unusually realistic hacking, shot with cinematic flair.
- A paranoid thriller about debt, power and identity.
- One of the most acclaimed series finales ever made.
- Sam Esmail’s bold, uncompromising direction.
Trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube (Prime Video).

Where to Watch

As checked on JustWatch US on October 30, 2026, Mr. Robot is not available for streaming in the United States, but all 4 seasons are available to buy digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
October 30, 2026
Hannibal
2013 • TMDB 8.3 • 3 seasons • 39 episodes • Drama, Crime • NBC

Overview

Will Graham is the FBI’s most gifted profiler — and its most fragile. He can think like a killer, see what they see and feel what they feel, but every case costs him a piece of himself. To keep him steady, his boss Jack Crawford pairs him with Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist with exquisite taste. The catch, which the audience knows long before Will does, is that Lecter is himself a serial killer, the Chesapeake Ripper, quietly steering the investigation from inside it. What follows is one of television’s great toxic relationships: a cat-and-mouse game between two men who understand each other better than anyone else alive. Bryan Fuller’s Hannibal is also staggeringly beautiful — a baroque horror of artful murder scenes, lavish dinner parties and operatic dread — and across three seasons it grows from a procedural into a dark, twisted love story.

Creator and Main Cast

Created by Bryan Fuller.
- Mads Mikkelsen as Dr. Hannibal Lecter (39 episodes)
- Hugh Dancy as Will Graham (39 episodes)
- Laurence Fishburne as Jack Crawford (39 episodes)
- Caroline Dhavernas as Dr. Alana Bloom (39 episodes)
- Aaron Abrams as Brian Zeller (27 episodes)
- Scott Thompson as Jimmy Price (27 episodes)
- Gillian Anderson as Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier (21 episodes)
- Kacey Rohl as Abigail Hobbs (13 episodes)
- Lara Jean Chorostecki as Freddie Lounds (13 episodes)
Seasons Snapshot

Hannibal ran for 3 seasons and 39 episodes, with 13 episodes each. Season 1 premiered on April 4, 2013; Season 2 followed in 2014; and Season 3, which takes Hannibal on the run in Europe before adapting the Red Dragon story, concluded with “The Wrath of the Lamb” (3×13) on August 27, 2015.

Why Watch Hannibal?
- Mads Mikkelsen’s Lecter is chilling, charming and unforgettable.
- The Will–Hannibal relationship is television at its most twisted.
- Visually, it is one of the most beautiful horror series ever made.
- A procedural that evolves into operatic psychological horror.
- Season 2’s run of episodes is among the best in TV history.
- A devoted cult following still campaigns for a fourth season.
Trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube (eOne, Season 2 trailer).

Where to Watch

As checked on JustWatch US on October 30, 2026, Hannibal streams in the United States on Netflix (3 seasons), Amazon Prime Video (3 seasons), Plex (3 seasons), Netflix Standard with Ads (3 seasons) and Amazon Prime Video with Ads (3 seasons), plus Philo (1 season). It is also available to buy on Amazon Video (1 season).
October 30, 2026