| SR. NO. | MOVIE NAME |
| 1 | Breaking Bad (Netflix) – (2008 – 2013) |
| 2 | Game of Thrones (HBO Max) – (2011 – 2019) |
| 3 | The Wire (HBO Max) – (2002 – 2008) |
| 4 | Mindhunter (Netflix) – (2017 – 2019) |
| 5 | The Americans (Amazon Prime) – (2013 – 2018) |
- Breaking Bad (Netflix) – (2008 – 2013)
IMDb Rating 9.5
IMDb Link to Breaking Bad: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903747/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_brwaking%2520
Story: A high school chemistry teacher, Walter White (Bryan Cranston), diagnosed with terminal cancer, turns to a life of crime by cooking and selling crystal meth with a former student, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul).
Cast: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Dean Norris
Why it’s worth watching: Breaking Bad is a character-driven drama that explores themes of morality, desperation, and the transformative power of choice. Cranston delivers a phenomenal performance as Walter White’s descent into darkness, and the series is filled with suspenseful action and surprising twists.
Where to watch: Netflix
2. Game of Thrones (HBO Max) – (2011 – 2019)
IMDb Rating 9.2
IMDb Link to Game of Thrones: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0944898/
Story: Set in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, this epic fantasy drama chronicles an ongoing power struggle for control of the Iron Throne among several noble families.
Cast: Sean Bean, Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington
Why it’s worth watching: Game of Thrones is a sprawling saga with rich world-building, complex characters, and political intrigue. It features epic battles, shocking deaths, and surprising betrayals, keeping you hooked until the very end (well, for most of the end…).
Where to watch: HBO Max
3. The Wire (HBO Max) – (2002 – 2008)
IMDb Rating 9.3
IMDb Link to The Wire: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087262/
Story: Explores the drug trade in Baltimore, Maryland, from the perspectives of both the police and the criminals involved. It provides a realistic and unflinching portrayal of urban crime and the interconnectedness of the justice system, drug trade, and social issues.
Cast: Dominic West, Idris Elba, Aidan Gillen, Wendell Pierce
Why it’s worth watching: The Wire is praised for its realistic portrayal of social issues and its complex characters. It’s a slow burn, but it rewards patient viewers with a deep and thought-provoking story.
Where to watch: HBO Max
4. Mindhunter (Netflix) – (2017 – 2019)
IMDb Rating 8.6
IMDb Link to Mindhunter: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6118212/
Story: Set in the 1970s, two FBI agents, Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany), interview serial killers to understand their motivations and develop criminal profiling techniques.
Cast: Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, Hannah Gross, Anna Torv
Why it’s worth watching: Mindhunter is a fascinating look into the minds of some of history’s most notorious criminals. It’s both creepy and suspenseful, and it will make you think differently about criminal profiling.
Where to watch: Netflix
5. The Americans (Amazon Prime) – (2013 – 2018)
IMDb Rating 8.3
IMDb Link to The Americans: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1895587/
Story: During the Cold War, two undercover KGB spies Elizabeth (Keri Russell) and Philip Jennings (Matthew Rhys) pose as an American married couple living in the suburbs of Washington D.C. They struggle to maintain their cover while raising their family and carrying out dangerous missions.
Cast: Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Noah Emmerich, Holly Taylor
Why it’s worth watching: The Americans is a tense and suspenseful drama with a unique Cold War setting. The complex characters and the moral ambiguity of their actions will keep you engaged.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime