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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)
- 20 Time
- 19 Strike Back
- 18 Slow Horses
- 17 The Night Manager
- 16 Bodyguard
- 15 A Town called Malice
- 14 McMafia
- 13 Top Boy
- 12 Taboo
- 11 Des
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One of Gangs of London's biggest themes is how certain people survive in a violent crime world such as this one. Some of the characters are shown to not be cut out for such an existence, while others make compromises to survive. These themes are also explored in the series Time, which takes a look at the lives of various characters within the prison system. There have been two seasons to date with each focusing on different characters, but the first season is the best forGangs of London fans...
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A big reason why Gangs of London is such a popular series is its intense action. For a show on the small screen, the fight scenes and shootouts rival the kind of pulse-pounding and visceral sequences seen in the likes of the John Wick movies. While Strike Back’s action sequences are not quite on that level, it is a must-watch for fans of the genre as it is one of the most action-packed British shows on television. The series follows a special branch of MI6 as they carry out high-risk missions...
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There is a down-and-dirty quality to Gangs of London, which is refreshingly gritty compared to some of the more polished British crime series. It doesn’t shy away from the ugliness and griminess of its characters, which makes them all the more entertaining to spend time with. This is one of the qualities that has gradually made Slow Horsesregarded as one of the best shows on television. The spy series separates itself as far from James Bond as it can by focusing on a group of MI6 agents whose...
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The undercover aspects of Elliot (Sope Dirisu) infiltrating the gang world offer some of the tensest scenes in Gangs of London. There is a constant threat of the truth of his identity being revealed and putting his life in danger. That is part of the thrill in the crime series, The Night Manager. Based on the story by master of the spy genre John le Carre, it is another look at undercover spy work with danger around every corner. The Night Manager stars Tom Hiddleston as a former British sold...
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While the storylines of rival gangs going to war are exciting, some of the best aspects ofGangs of London deal with the journey of Elliot. He is a dedicated soldier who seems to jump from one deadly confrontation to another without losing his determination. Fans can find a similar hero with the character of David Budd in the equally intense British series Bodyguard. Budd is a former soldier recovering from his traumatic experiences when his efforts to prevent a terrorist attack put him in the...
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The family aspect of Gangs of London is another part of the story that is explored in some thrilling ways. There are some members of the family trying to distance themselves from their criminal life, others who pretend as though they are not a part of it, and others who want to prove themselves worthy of the legacy. There are some similar family elements in the crime comedy series A Town Called Malice. The show focuses on the Lord family, a former criminal empire that has moved on from their...
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Going back to Michael Corleone inThe Godfather, there has been a theme in gangster stories about the hope for someone in the family to escape this way of life. Gangs of London season 1 focuses on Sean Wallace attempting to take over his father's business but gradually realizing he isn't cut out for it, which is the opposite idea explored in McMafia. The seriescenters on Alex Godman, the son of a famous Russian crime family, who was sent to grow up in England and tries to avoid his family's hi...
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Top Boy delves into the lives of people living in the housing estates in east London in a gritty tense crime thriller. The series focuses on two characters, one a drug dealer who is trying to make it to the top and another struggling to survive and be independent after his mother's breakdown. The series balances dramatic gang violence with social commentary and moments of humor that make for an underrated series that more people should seek out. While Gangs of London largely focuses on those...
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Tom Hardy is a riveting presence on screen and he's the best reason to check out the period crime drama Taboo. Taboo follows adventurer James Delaney (Hardy) as he returns home to Englandin the 1800s to claim his family inheritance in their shipping business, but he finds that nothing is what it seems and his enemies are ready to try to steal Delaney's power in the industry. Although the series isn't about gangs in particular, Taboo is still similar to Gangs of London. It is another series th...
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Gangs of London shocked a lot of viewers with its extreme levels of violence. It is a reminder of the kind of dark stories that can be told in this age of television where crime dramas are so popular. Such is the case with Des which although the violence is not necessarily on screen, remains dark and haunting.Desfocuses on Dennis Nilsen (David Tennant) who admits to killing several people in Scotland in the 1980s. The show follows his arrest and trial and Nilsen's terrifying demeanor. Althoug...
- 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.
Mar 3, 2021 · Gang Related UK TV Premiere Date. Latest/Next UK Season: 1 . Latest/Next UK TV Air Date: 12 April 2021 at 9:00 pm . UK Channel: FOX (UK) Previous UK Premiere Dates
Kin: Created by Ciaran Donnelly, Peter McKenna. With Charlie Cox, Clare Dunne, Aidan Gillen, Emmett J Scanlan. Kin tells the story of a fictional Dublin family embroiled in gangland war and speaks to the enduring unbreakable bonds of blood and family.
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- 2021-09-09
- Crime, Drama
- Charlie Cox, Clare Dunne, Aidan Gillen
Ganglands: Created by Hamid Hlioua, Julien Leclercq. With Geert Van Rampelberg, Carlos Schram, Tracy Gotoas, Salim Kechiouche. Mehdi, a qualified robber, and Liana, an apprentice thief, get involved in a turf war between drug dealers, and have to collaborate in order to save their loved ones.
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BMF: Created by Randy Huggins. With Da'Vinchi, Michole Briana White, Demetrius Flenory Jr., Russell Hornsby. Two brothers who rose from the decaying streets of southwest Detroit in the late 1980s and gave birth to one of the most influential crime families in the country.
