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1. Peaky Blinders. 2013–2022 36 eps TV-MA. 8.8 (654K) Rate. TV Series. A gangster family epic set in 1900s England, centering on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby. Creator Steven Knight Stars Cillian Murphy Paul Anderson Sophie Rundle. 2. Boardwalk Empire. 2010–2014 56 eps TV-MA. 8.6 (204K)
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- Peaky Blinders (2013) Created by Steven Knight. Starring Cillian Murphy, Sam Neill, Helen McCrory. Crime, Drama. 36 episodes (6 seasons) 8.8 on IMDb. Of course, Peaky Blinders had to be number one on this list.
- Breaking Bad (2008) Created by Vince Gilligan. Starring Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn. Crime, Drama, Thriller. 62 episodes (5 seasons) 9.5 on IMDb. When Breaking Bad first aired in 2008, viewers were understandably skeptical.
- The Sopranos (1999) Created by David Chase. Starring James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco. Crime, Drama. 86 episodes (6 seasons) 9.2 on IMDb. When you think gangster, you probably think of stereotypical Italian-American mobsters like the ones featured in Martin Scorsese films.
- Godfather of Harlem (2019) Created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein. Starring Forest Whitaker, Ilfenesh Hadera, Lucy Fry. Crime, Drama. 30 episodes (3 seasons)
- 192 votes. The Sopranos. The Sopranos masterfully intertwines the thrilling world of organized crime with the complexity of family life, breaking ground as one of the most iconic mafia shows of all time.
- 127 votes. Peaky Blinders. Peaky Blinders transports viewers to the gritty streets of post-WWI Birmingham, England, and provides a captivating look into the inner workings of a family-run organized crime syndicate.
- 121 votes. Breaking Bad. Breaking Bad showcases a stunning transformation from an ordinary high school chemistry teacher to a feared drug lord, embracing classic organized crime tropes and delivering a uniquely compelling storyline.
- 42 votes. Narcos. Narcos offers a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat exploration of the infamous Medellín drug cartel, immersing viewers in the adrenaline-charged world of international narcotics trafficking.
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- The Sopranos, HBO
- Peaky Blinders, BBC Two/Bbc One
- Narcos, Netflix
- Narcos: Mexico, Netflix
- Boardwalk Empire, HBO
- Breaking Bad, AMC
- Mob City, TNT
- Magic City, Starz
- Sons of Anarchy, FX
- Mayans M.C., FX
HBO’s The Sopranosmay not be just one of the greatest shows on this list, but one of the greatest of all time – as it is often hailed as, and with several prestigious accolades to back that up! Set in both New Jersey and New York City, the show focuses on the Italian-American mafia operating in that jurisdiction and the man at the center of it all:...
All fictional crime groups are likely to have some basis in reality, or at least have several points of similarity. That’s exactly the case with the gang at the center of the hit series Peaky Blinders, which follows the Shelby crime family based in Birmingham, England. Though loosely, the Shelby family is based on the real-life street gang from whi...
The Netflix original series Narcosis another with its basis in historical events and a very recognizable figure in the organized crime game: Pablo Escobar. Escobar is known for having built his empire through the production and massive trafficking of cocaine from Colombia into the United States from the 1970sto the early 90s. Because of his wealth ...
Narcos: Mexicowas meant to be the fourth season of the parent series, but an executive decision was made to produce it as a separate series entirely. Where Narcos outlined the rise of the Colombian drug trade, Narcos: Mexico did the same for, well, the Mexican drug trade. Much like the original series, Narcos: Mexicofocuses on a real-life drug cart...
HBO has a knack for churning out stellar, award-winning series, and Boardwalk Empireis one to add to that list. Contrary to the shows we’ve covered so far that follow major organizations at their core, Boardwalk Empirefocuses almost entirely on one man: Enoch “Nucky” Thompson (loosely based on the historical criminal figure Enoch L. Johnson). Nucky...
Ah, Breaking Bad. A story of how desperation can turn a regular man into a drug-dealing kingpin and completely turn his life around. The show had received praise ever since its first season, but its popularity really shot through the roof when it became available internationally on Netflix. There’s just something about an underdog anti-hero, I supp...
After the Second World War, cities began the painstaking process of rebuilding. In Los Angeles, there’s an influx of new and old talent looking to start over. Underneath all the glitz and glamor, however, the dark criminal underbelly of the city was starting to grow, too. TNT’s Mob Cityis based on the novel L.A. Noir: The Struggle for the Soul of A...
We all know better than to make a deal with the mob. Some might even say you’d be better off making a deal with the devil himself. But desperate times call for desperate measures and the protagonist of the Starz period drama Magic City, Ike Evans, certainly was desperate. It’s the late 1950s in Miami, Florida, in the aftermath of the Cuban Revoluti...
FX’s Sons of Anarchyis a bit of a different one from the previous shows on the list; the group at the center isn’t the type that’ll pop into your head immediately despite their intimidating presence both in the United States and around the world. The group is called the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original, or SAMCRO, a gun-running vigi...
Even after Sons of Anarchy ended its run on FX, the show had garnered a big enough following to warrant a spin-off. Thus came Mayans M.C., which takes place in the same fictional universe as its predecessor series and is set to premiere its fourth season in 2022. Taking from its name, Mayans M.C.primarily follows the Mayans Motorcycle Club, which f...
The Penguin. CREATOR: Lauren LeFranc. CAST: Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti & Rhenzy Feliz. Spinning off from 2022’s The Batman, The Penguin follows the criminal lifestyle of Oswald Cobblepot. Prior to Gotham City flooding, he ran a nightclub where all manner of criminal dealings went down.
Discover the best Gangster TV Shows of all time on Netflix with our comprehensive list. From classic favorites to new releases. Watch the best Gangster TV Shows ever on Netflix, add them to your watchlist now. Filter. Sort by Default. VIEW: grid. Popular Gangster TV Shows. TV. Breaking Bad (2008) TV. Peaky Blinders (2013) TV.
Mar 14, 2024 · Sexy Beast (2000) With any luck, Jonathan Glazer’s 2023 Holocaust drama The Zone of Interest winning two Academy Awards will draw more attention to the director’s excellent first three films. Under...
