Drama on Netflix: what is worth streaming right now

438 drama titles on Netflix at our last check, ranked by quality and fame, each with scare, gore and violence tags.

1. 1Breaking Bad (2008) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · brutal violence · TV-MAA chemistry teacher's bleak diagnosis ignites a darkly-comic, relentless spiral into the criminal underworld.Netflix84
2. 2Teach You a Lesson (2026) · seriesGritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAAn inspector uses physical intervention and unconventional methods to discipline students and reform a corrupt system.Netflix
3. 3Better Call Saul (2015) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · strong violence · TV-MAA small-time lawyer's darkly comic hustles slowly transform him into a criminal underworld's fixer.Netflix
4. 4Peaky Blinders (2013) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA gangster family in 1919 Birmingham rises through the criminal underworld with gritty, suspenseful ambition.Netflix
5. 5Riverdale (2017) · seriesSuspenseful · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Small-town secrets and surreal darkness bubble beneath a wholesome facade in this campy, suspenseful mystery.Netflix
6. 6The Umbrella Academy (2019) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-MASuperpowered siblings with a knack for witty banter face a surreal, briskly-paced adventure to save the world.Netflix
7. 7Gladiator (2000)Epic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA betrayed general fights for honor in the brutal Roman arena, fueled by vengeance and sorrow.Netflix · Paramount+ · Kanopy85
8. 8Anne with an E (2017) · seriesHeartwarming · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-GAn orphaned girl in the 1890s earnestly fights for love and acceptance in a heartwarming, measured drama.Netflix
9. 9Money Heist (2017) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA relentless, gritty crime drama unfolds as eight desperate robbers execute a pulpy, tense, and suspenseful heist.Netflix
10. 10The Prestige (2006)Suspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13Two rival magicians engage in a cerebral and darkly-comic battle of obsession with deadly consequences.Netflix86
11. 11Grave of the Fireflies (1988)Bleak · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · NRTwo siblings cling to each other amidst wartime devastation, finding fleeting warmth in a world turned cold.Netflix
12. 12Dark (2017) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA missing child unravels a bleak, surreal mystery spanning generations, forcing families to confront their intertwined, gritty past.Netflix
13. 13The Walking Dead (2010) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA sheriff awakens to a bleak, zombie-filled world, fighting to find family among desperate survivors.Netflix · Pluto TV
14. 14Scarface (1983)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA relentless, gritty crime drama follows a ruthless ascent through Miami's cocaine empire, ending bleakly.Netflix
15. 15Green Book (2018)Dry wit · feel good · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · PG-13A witty and earnest journey through the 1962 Deep South reveals an unlikely, heartwarming friendship.Netflix
16. 16Top Gun: Maverick (2022)Epic · date night · relentless · PG-13Elite aviators push the limits in a high-octane drama filled with epic, uplifting, and relentless action.Netflix · Paramount+
17. 17Grey's Anatomy (2005) · seriesIntimate · comfort watch · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-14Doctors navigate intimate, earnest relationships and melancholy challenges, finding heartwarming moments in a measured pace.Netflix · Hulu
18. 18Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009) · seriesEpic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-14Two brothers risk everything to restore their bodies, battling corrupt forces in a brisk, epic adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
19. 19Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)Wholesome humor · romantic · date night · measured · PGA carefree man follows his love to India, charming her strict family with wholesome humor and heartwarming romance.Netflix
20. 20The Queen's Gambit (2020) · seriesCerebral · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA chess prodigy rises through the ranks, battling intimate demons with earnest, melancholy focus.Netflix
21. 21FROM (2022) · seriesProperly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MATrapped residents in a nightmarish town fight for normalcy and survival against terrifying nocturnal forest creatures.Netflix · MGM+
22. 22Call Me by Your Name (2017)Melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · RA nostalgic Italian summer unfolds intimately as a young man's first love blossoms with bittersweet melancholy.Netflix
23. 23Black Mirror (2011) · seriesDark satire · bleak · full attention · strong violence · TV-MAEach standalone story explores the chilling, darkly comedic consequences of technology on human society.Netflix
24. 24Teen Wolf (2011) · seriesBig broad humor · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA high schooler balances new werewolf powers with teenage drama, all while navigating broad comedy and brisk, campy fantasy.Netflix · Prime Video · MGM+
25. 25Sex Education (2019) · seriesDry wit · heartwarming · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · TV-MAAn awkward teen uses his mom's expertise to run a secret sex therapy clinic, navigating earnest and witty high school drama.Netflix
26. 261917 (2019)Tense · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RTwo young soldiers race across enemy lines, their desperate mission shaping a relentless, gritty, and epic journey.Netflix
27. 27The Sixth Sense (1999)Properly scary · no gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A child psychologist uncovers a boy's chilling secret, weaving a measured tale of suspense and melancholy.Netflix · Apple TV+ · Hulu
28. 28Squid Game (2021) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MADesperate players enter a brutal competition of children's games, where deadly stakes drive relentless, bleak suspense.Netflix74
29. 29BoJack Horseman (2014) · seriesDry wit · darkly comic · full attention · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA washed-up 90s sitcom horse navigates Hollywood's bleak, darkly comic absurdities with witty, dry satire.Netflix
30. 30Cobra Kai (2018) · seriesDry wit · nostalgic · comfort watch · strong violence · TV-14A nostalgic rivalry reignites with brisk action, witty humor, and broad comedic drama.Netflix
31. 31Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) · seriesBleak · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-14Humanity's last stand against apocalyptic Angels unfolds with intimate, surreal dread and measured, bleak suspense.Netflix · Criterion
32. 32Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019)Melancholy · family watch · emotionally devastating · measuredA father with an intellectual disability fights to clear his name, longing for his daughter through intimate, melancholy drama.Netflix
33. 33All of Us Are Dead (2022) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MATrapped high school students navigate a relentless zombie outbreak with gritty, high-octane action and bleak suspense.Netflix
34. 34Vikings (2013) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA legendary warrior rises to power, leading his Viking brothers through gritty battles and intimate family sagas.Netflix
35. 35Suits (2011) · seriesDry wit · pulpy · full attention · brisk · TV-14A brilliant college dropout and a top lawyer form a secret partnership, navigating high-stakes legal drama with brisk, witty banter.Netflix
36. 36Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2023) · seriesMelancholy · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14An elven mage confronts humanity's fleeting existence while fulfilling old promises in a melancholic journey.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
37. 37Heartstopper (2022) · seriesWholesome humor · cozy · date night · measured · TV-14Teenagers navigate school and young love, finding heartwarming connections in a cozy, uplifting, and romantic series.Netflix
38. 38Legacies (2018) · seriesFull attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14Young witches, vampires, and werewolves navigate impulses and destiny at a supernatural boarding school.Netflix
39. 39Elite (2018) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAWorking-class students enter an exclusive Spanish school where class clashes ignite a suspenseful, gritty tragedy.Netflix
40. 40Fighting Spirit (2000) · seriesUplifting · comfort watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-PGA bullied teen finds purpose and grit in the boxing ring, fueled by an earnest desire to be strong.Netflix · Plex
41. 41Haikyu!! (2014) · seriesWholesome humor · uplifting · comfort watch · brisk · TV-14Earnest young athletes chase big dreams on the volleyball court in this brisk, heartwarming comedy.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
42. 42Hannibal (2013) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA brilliant profiler enters the mind of a killer, unaware his new partner has a taste for the macabre.Netflix · Prime Video · Plex
43. 43About Time (2013)Dry wit · whimsical · date night · emotionally heavy · RA young man uses whimsical time travel to navigate love and life, learning to cherish every intimate moment.Netflix86
44. 44Lion (2016)Heartwarming · comfort watch · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A lost boy's journey from Calcutta to Australia becomes a man's earnest search for his first home.Netflix
45. 45Dallas Buyers Club (2013)Gritty · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · RA gritty and earnest drama intimately portrays one man's defiant fight for life against a bleak diagnosis.Netflix
46. 46Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018) · seriesProperly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A half-witch teenager balances mortal high school and dark magic, navigating a world of chilling, whimsical, and darkly-comic suspense.Netflix
47. 47Your Lie in April (2014) · seriesWholesome humor · melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · TV-PGA melancholy journey where a whimsical violinist helps a piano prodigy rediscover his music and his heart.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
48. 48Heat (1995)Gritty · late-night trip · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA master thief and a relentless detective engage in a high-stakes, gritty game across atmospheric Los Angeles.Netflix · Prime Video · Plex87
49. 49True Beauty (2020) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · date night · measuredA high schooler transforms into a charming "goddess" with makeup, finding whimsical romance and feel-good drama.Netflix · Max
50. 50It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020) · seriesDark satire · heartwarming · full attention · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA cynical fairy tale writer and a selfless caregiver find unexpected healing in a darkly comic romance.Netflix
51. 51Shameless (2011) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · strong violence · TV-MAA dysfunctional Chicago family navigates gritty, darkly-comic chaos with witty, satirical humor and measured pace.Netflix
52. 52When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025) · seriesRomantic · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A spirited girl and steadfast boy on Jeju island navigate a lifelong journey of romantic, earnest, and heartwarming love.Netflix
53. 53Outlander (2014) · seriesRomantic · date night · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA 1940s nurse is swept to 1743 Scotland, igniting a passionate, dangerous romance across centuries.Netflix · Starz · The Roku Channel
54. 54Ozark (2017) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA financial adviser launders money for a drug boss, dragging his family into a relentless, bleak criminal enterprise.Netflix
55. 55The Witcher (2019) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA monster-hunter for hire finds his destiny in a turbulent, gritty world where humans are the true beasts.Netflix
56. 56Banana Fish (2018) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA teen gang leader and a photojournalist navigate New York's gritty underworld while investigating a deadly new drug.Netflix
57. 57Nightcrawler (2014)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA relentless, darkly-comic descent into L.A.'s gritty crime journalism, blurring lines for a chilling ascent.Netflix · Kanopy
58. 58Young Royals (2021) · seriesIntimate · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA young prince at boarding school navigates royal expectations and a burgeoning, bittersweet romance.Netflix
59. 59The Apothecary Diaries (2023) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · late-night trip · measured · TV-14A quick-witted apothecary uncovers palace medical mysteries with a measured, earnest, and gritty determination.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
60. 60The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-14A betrayed hero, tasked with defending a world, navigates gritty, suspenseful adventures with measured determination.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
61. 61The Flash (2014) · seriesHigh octane · family watch · strong violence · brisk · TV-14A CSI investigator gains super speed, earnestly protecting his city with high-octane, suspenseful heroics.Netflix
62. 62The Last Kingdom (2015) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAGritty battles and political maneuvering combine with a search for identity in this epic historical drama.Netflix
63. 63Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · NRA relentless, surreal battle pushes a young pilot's sanity to the brink, deciding humanity's dreamlike fate.Netflix · Criterion
64. 64Narcos (2015) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MARelentless and gritty, this drama plunges into the true story of Colombia's infamous drug cartels.Netflix
65. 65Vincenzo (2021) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · strong violence · TV-14A Korean-Italian lawyer delivers darkly comic justice to a ruthless conglomerate with brisk, absurdist flair.Netflix
66. 66Alchemy of Souls (2022) · seriesSuspenseful · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A powerful sorceress helps a man change his destiny, weaving together epic romance and whimsical mystery.Netflix
67. 67The Deer Hunter (1978)Bleak · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RThree steelworker friends face the brutal realities of war, forever altering their bonds and their souls.Netflix
68. 68Vinland Saga (2019) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA young warrior's quest for vengeance unfolds across a brutal, epic landscape of Viking conquest.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
69. 69Boys Over Flowers (2009) · seriesBig broad humor · romantic · date night · emotionally heavyA whimsical, heartwarming drama unfolds as a spirited girl navigates the broad humor of high school romance.Netflix · Prime Video · The Roku Channel
70. 70The Crown (2016) · seriesIntimate · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA melancholy, intimate drama unfolds across decades, revealing the measured intrigues of British power.Netflix
71. 71Violet Evergarden (2018) · seriesMelancholy · comfort watch · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-14A former child soldier learns to process her past by writing letters for others, slowly finding her own humanity.Netflix
72. 72BEASTARS (2019) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-MAA gentle wolf grapples with primal urges while a darkly-comic murder mystery unfolds in a beast-filled world.Netflix
73. 73MINDHUNTER (2017) · seriesGritty · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAFBI agents delve into the minds of notorious killers, pioneering criminal profiling in a bleak, suspenseful world.Netflix
74. 74The Resident (2018) · seriesGritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A tough senior resident reveals the gritty, intimate realities of modern medicine to an idealistic young doctor.Netflix · Hulu
75. 75Control Z (2020) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · emotionally heavy · brisk · TV-MAA high school hacker exposes everyone's secrets, and an observant student navigates the tense, gritty fallout.Netflix
76. 76Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022) · seriesHeartwarming · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A brilliant young lawyer embraces her unique perspective, building heartwarming friendships and an uplifting community.Netflix
77. 77You (2018) · seriesProperly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA charming stalker's dark obsessions unfold with brisk, darkly-comic suspense and pulpy grit.Netflix
78. 78Crash Landing on You (2019) · seriesWholesome humor · romantic · date night · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA South Korean heiress crash-lands in North Korea, finding unexpected romance and suspense with an army officer.Netflix
79. 79Weak Hero (2022) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA brilliant but quiet student faces down brutal bullies, finding unexpected friendships in a violent world.Netflix
80. 80The Glory (2022) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA woman's meticulous revenge unfolds with gritty determination, making her abusers pay for their past.Netflix
81. 81Girl from Nowhere (2018) · seriesProperly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA mysterious girl exposes the dark underbelly of high school, revealing grim truths with darkly-comic flair.Netflix
82. 82The Haunting of Hill House (2018) · seriesProperly scary · light gore · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · TV-MAA fractured family confronts their old, chilling home, where melancholy memories and terrifying events slowly unravel.Netflix
83. 83Castlevania (2017) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA vampire hunter battles an army of beasts, fighting to save a besieged city from Dracula's wrath.Netflix
84. 84Alice in Borderland (2020) · seriesProperly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAFriends navigate a surreal, gritty Tokyo, competing in dangerous games with relentless suspense.Netflix
85. 85The End of the F***ing World (2017) · seriesDark satire · bleak · full attention · strong violence · TV-MATwo rebellious teens embark on a bleak road trip, blending dark humor with a search for belonging.Netflix
86. 86My Holo Love (2020) · seriesRomantic · date night · emotionally heavy · measuredA lonely woman finds unexpected love with a humanlike hologram, mirroring his prickly creator in a melancholy romance.Netflix
87. 87Society of the Snow (2023)Gritty · full attention · graphic gore · emotionally devastating · RSurvivors of a horrific plane crash in the Andes endure unimaginable bleakness with earnest, gritty determination.Netflix
88. 88BLUE EYE SAMURAI (2023) · seriesGritty · late-night trip · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA relentless, gritty tale of revenge unfolds as a warrior cuts a bloody path through Edo-period Japan.Netflix
89. 89Love Alarm (2019) · seriesRomantic · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA melancholy love triangle unfolds as an app reveals who secretly harbors romantic feelings nearby.Netflix
90. 90Monster (2004) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-14A brilliant surgeon's past returns with a vengeance, unraveling his life in a bleak, suspenseful mystery.Netflix
91. 91Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022)Melancholy · family watch · strong violence · mildly scary · PGA wooden boy's magical awakening unfolds into a gritty, epic adventure during fascism's rise in Italy.Netflix
92. 92Bloodhounds (2023) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MATwo young boxers risk everything against ruthless foes, fighting for justice with relentless, gritty determination.Netflix
93. 93Bridgerton (2020) · seriesRomantic · date night · measured · TV-MARegency-era England provides the whimsical, romantic backdrop for a family's dramatic pursuits of wealth and love.Netflix
94. 94House of Cards (2013) · seriesDry wit · gritty · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA betrayed politician exacts revenge, manipulating Washington with cunning schemes and darkly witty charm.Netflix
95. 95Business Proposal (2022) · seriesRomantic · date night · measured · TV-14A woman's whimsical blind date with her CEO unexpectedly blossoms into a feel-good, romantic drama.Netflix
96. 96Marriage Story (2019)Intimate · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · RAn intimate, earnest drama explores the melancholy and grueling extremes of a coast-to-coast divorce.Netflix
97. 97Gossip Girl (2007) · seriesSatirical · comfort watch · brisk · TV-14Privileged Manhattan teens navigate love and scandal under the watchful eye of an anonymous, all-knowing blogger.Netflix · Max
98. 98Young Sheldon (2017) · seriesWholesome humor · nostalgic · family watch · measured · TV-PGA child prodigy navigates family and school in a heartwarming, nostalgic, and wholesome comedy.Netflix · Max
99. 99My Dress-Up Darling (2022) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · date night · measured · TV-14A shy dollmaker finds unexpected connection and joy with a popular classmate who loves cosplay.Netflix · Crunchyroll
100. 100Purple Hearts (2022)Romantic · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A musician and a Marine enter a marriage of convenience that becomes genuinely romantic after tragedy strikes.Netflix

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