Drama on Netflix: what is worth streaming right now

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

1. 1Breaking Bad (2008) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA chemistry teacher's bleak diagnosis ignites a darkly-comic, relentless spiral into the criminal underworld.Netflix87
2. 2Better Call Saul (2015) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA small-time lawyer's darkly comic hustles slowly transform him into a criminal underworld's fixer.Netflix
3. 3Teach You a Lesson (2026) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAAn inspector uses physical intervention and unconventional methods to discipline students and reform a corrupt system.Netflix
4. 4Peaky Blinders (2013) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA gangster family in 1919 Birmingham rises through the criminal underworld with gritty, suspenseful ambition.Netflix
5. 5Riverdale (2017) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · 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) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MASuperpowered siblings with a knack for witty banter face a surreal, briskly-paced adventure to save the world.Netflix
7. 7Money Heist (2017) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA relentless, gritty crime drama unfolds as eight desperate robbers execute a pulpy, tense, and suspenseful heist.Netflix
8. 8Grave of the Fireflies (1988)Light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · NRTwo siblings cling to each other amidst wartime devastation, finding fleeting warmth in a world turned cold.Netflix
9. 9Anne with an E (2017) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-GAn orphaned girl in the 1890s earnestly fights for love and acceptance in a heartwarming, measured drama.Netflix
10. 10Dark (2017) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA missing child unravels a bleak, surreal mystery spanning generations, forcing families to confront their intertwined, gritty past.Netflix
11. 11The 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
12. 12Scarface (1983)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA relentless, gritty crime drama follows a ruthless ascent through Miami's cocaine empire, ending bleakly.Netflix
13. 13Green Book (2018)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A witty and earnest journey through the 1962 Deep South reveals an unlikely, heartwarming friendship.Netflix
14. 14Grey's Anatomy (2005) · seriesLight gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-14Doctors navigate intimate, earnest relationships and melancholy challenges, finding heartwarming moments in a measured pace.Netflix · Hulu
15. 15Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)No gore · measured · PGA carefree man follows his love to India, charming her strict family with wholesome humor and heartwarming romance.Netflix
16. 16Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14Two brothers risk everything to restore their bodies, battling corrupt forces in a brisk, epic adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
17. 17The Queen's Gambit (2020) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA chess prodigy rises through the ranks, battling intimate demons with earnest, melancholy focus.Netflix
18. 18Gone Girl (2014)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RA husband's missing wife ignites a media frenzy, revealing a darkly comic and intimate mystery.Netflix86
19. 19Black Mirror (2011) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAEach standalone story explores the chilling, darkly comedic consequences of technology on human society.Netflix
20. 20Teen Wolf (2011) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · 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+
21. 21Sex Education (2019) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAAn awkward teen uses his mom's expertise to run a secret sex therapy clinic, navigating earnest and witty high school drama.Netflix
22. 221917 (2019)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RTwo young soldiers race across enemy lines, their desperate mission shaping a relentless, gritty, and epic journey.Netflix
23. 23Squid 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
24. 24Cobra Kai (2018) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · TV-14A nostalgic rivalry reignites with brisk action, witty humor, and broad comedic drama.Netflix
25. 25BoJack Horseman (2014) · seriesNo gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA washed-up 90s sitcom horse navigates Hollywood's bleak, darkly comic absurdities with witty, dry satire.Netflix
26. 26Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14Humanity's last stand against apocalyptic Angels unfolds with intimate, surreal dread and measured, bleak suspense.Netflix · Criterion
27. 27All 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
28. 28Vikings (2013) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA legendary warrior rises to power, leading his Viking brothers through gritty battles and intimate family sagas.Netflix
29. 29Suits (2011) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-14A brilliant college dropout and a top lawyer form a secret partnership, navigating high-stakes legal drama with brisk, witty banter.Netflix · Peacock
30. 30Heartstopper (2022) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14Teenagers navigate school and young love, finding heartwarming connections in a cozy, uplifting, and romantic series.Netflix
31. 31Legacies (2018) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Young witches, vampires, and werewolves navigate impulses and destiny at a supernatural boarding school.Netflix
32. 32Elite (2018) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · TV-MAWorking-class students enter an exclusive Spanish school where class clashes ignite a suspenseful, gritty tragedy.Netflix
33. 33Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2023) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14An elven mage confronts humanity's fleeting existence while fulfilling old promises in a melancholic journey.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
34. 34Fighting Spirit (2000) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA bullied teen finds purpose and grit in the boxing ring, fueled by an earnest desire to be strong.Netflix · Plex
35. 35Haikyu!! (2014) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-14Earnest young athletes chase big dreams on the volleyball court in this brisk, heartwarming comedy.Netflix · Crunchyroll
36. 36Hannibal (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
37. 37About Time (2013)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA young man uses whimsical time travel to navigate love and life, learning to cherish every intimate moment.Netflix86
38. 38Lion (2016)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A lost boy's journey from Calcutta to Australia becomes a man's earnest search for his first home.Netflix
39. 39Chilling 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
40. 40The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A betrayed hero, tasked with defending a world, navigates gritty, suspenseful adventures with measured determination.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
41. 41Your Lie in April (2014) · seriesNo gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-PGA melancholy journey where a whimsical violinist helps a piano prodigy rediscover his music and his heart.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
42. 42True Beauty (2020) · seriesNo gore · measuredA high schooler transforms into a charming "goddess" with makeup, finding whimsical romance and feel-good drama.Netflix · Max
43. 43The Theory of Everything (2014)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A brilliant mind grapples with a debilitating illness, finding profound love and scientific breakthroughs.Netflix
44. 44It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020) · seriesNo gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA cynical fairy tale writer and a selfless caregiver find unexpected healing in a darkly comic romance.Netflix
45. 45Shameless (2011) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA dysfunctional Chicago family navigates gritty, darkly-comic chaos with witty, satirical humor and measured pace.Netflix
46. 46When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A spirited girl and steadfast boy on Jeju island navigate a lifelong journey of romantic, earnest, and heartwarming love.Netflix
47. 47Fargo (1996)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA desperate car salesman's dark, witty kidnapping scheme unravels into gritty, suspenseful, pulpy chaos.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
48. 48Outlander (2014) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · 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
49. 49Banana Fish (2018) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA teen gang leader and a photojournalist navigate New York's gritty underworld while investigating a deadly new drug.Netflix
50. 50The Witcher (2019) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA monster-hunter for hire finds his destiny in a turbulent, gritty world where humans are the true beasts.Netflix
51. 51Ozark (2017) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA financial adviser launders money for a drug boss, dragging his family into a relentless, bleak criminal enterprise.Netflix
52. 52Young Royals (2021) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA young prince at boarding school navigates royal expectations and a burgeoning, bittersweet romance.Netflix
53. 53Nightcrawler (2014)Mildly scary · 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
54. 54The Flash (2014) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · brisk · TV-14A CSI investigator gains super speed, earnestly protecting his city with high-octane, suspenseful heroics.Netflix
55. 55The Last Kingdom (2015) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAGritty battles and political maneuvering combine with a search for identity in this epic historical drama.Netflix
56. 56Neon 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
57. 57Vincenzo (2021) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A Korean-Italian lawyer delivers darkly comic justice to a ruthless conglomerate with brisk, absurdist flair.Netflix
58. 58Narcos (2015) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MARelentless and gritty, this drama plunges into the true story of Colombia's infamous drug cartels.Netflix
59. 59Alchemy of Souls (2022) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A powerful sorceress helps a man change his destiny, weaving together epic romance and whimsical mystery.Netflix
60. 60Bridgerton (2020) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-MARegency-era England provides the whimsical, romantic backdrop for a family's dramatic pursuits of wealth and love.Netflix
61. 61The Deer Hunter (1978)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RThree steelworker friends face the brutal realities of war, forever altering their bonds and their souls.Netflix
62. 62Boys Over Flowers (2009) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measuredA whimsical, heartwarming drama unfolds as a spirited girl navigates the broad humor of high school romance.Netflix · Prime Video · The Roku Channel
63. 63The Crown (2016) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA melancholy, intimate drama unfolds across decades, revealing the measured intrigues of British power.Netflix
64. 64Vinland Saga (2019) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA young warrior's quest for vengeance unfolds across a brutal, epic landscape of Viking conquest.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
65. 65BEASTARS (2019) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA gentle wolf grapples with primal urges while a darkly-comic murder mystery unfolds in a beast-filled world.Netflix
66. 66The Resident (2018) · seriesLight gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A tough senior resident reveals the gritty, intimate realities of modern medicine to an idealistic young doctor.Netflix · Hulu
67. 67Control Z (2020) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · brisk · TV-MAA high school hacker exposes everyone's secrets, and an observant student navigates the tense, gritty fallout.Netflix
68. 68Violet Evergarden (2018) · seriesNo gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-14A former child soldier learns to process her past by writing letters for others, slowly finding her own humanity.Netflix
69. 69MINDHUNTER (2017) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAFBI agents delve into the minds of notorious killers, pioneering criminal profiling in a bleak, suspenseful world.Netflix
70. 70Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A brilliant young lawyer embraces her unique perspective, building heartwarming friendships and an uplifting community.Netflix
71. 71You (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
72. 72Crash Landing on You (2019) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA South Korean heiress crash-lands in North Korea, finding unexpected romance and suspense with an army officer.Netflix
73. 73Girl 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
74. 74The Glory (2022) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA woman's meticulous revenge unfolds with gritty determination, making her abusers pay for their past.Netflix
75. 75Weak Hero (2022) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA brilliant but quiet student faces down brutal bullies, finding unexpected friendships in a violent world.Netflix
76. 76Castlevania (2017) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA vampire hunter battles an army of beasts, fighting to save a besieged city from Dracula's wrath.Netflix
77. 77The 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
78. 78Alice 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
79. 79My Holo Love (2020) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measuredA lonely woman finds unexpected love with a humanlike hologram, mirroring his prickly creator in a melancholy romance.Netflix
80. 80The End of the F***ing World (2017) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MATwo rebellious teens embark on a bleak road trip, blending dark humor with a search for belonging.Netflix
81. 81Love Alarm (2019) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measuredA melancholy love triangle unfolds as an app reveals who secretly harbors romantic feelings nearby.Netflix
82. 82Society of the Snow (2023)Mildly scary · graphic gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RSurvivors of a horrific plane crash in the Andes endure unimaginable bleakness with earnest, gritty determination.Netflix
83. 83The Apothecary Diaries (2023) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14A quick-witted apothecary uncovers palace medical mysteries with a measured, earnest, and gritty determination.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
84. 84BLUE EYE SAMURAI (2023) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA relentless, gritty tale of revenge unfolds as a warrior cuts a bloody path through Edo-period Japan.Netflix
85. 85Monster (2004) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14A brilliant surgeon's past returns with a vengeance, unraveling his life in a bleak, suspenseful mystery.Netflix
86. 86Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PGA wooden boy's magical awakening unfolds into a gritty, epic adventure during fascism's rise in Italy.Netflix
87. 87Bloodhounds (2023) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MATwo young boxers risk everything against ruthless foes, fighting for justice with relentless, gritty determination.Netflix
88. 88Business Proposal (2022) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14A woman's whimsical blind date with her CEO unexpectedly blossoms into a feel-good, romantic drama.Netflix
89. 89House of Cards (2013) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA betrayed politician exacts revenge, manipulating Washington with cunning schemes and darkly witty charm.Netflix
90. 90Marriage Story (2019)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RAn intimate, earnest drama explores the melancholy and grueling extremes of a coast-to-coast divorce.Netflix
91. 91Gossip Girl (2007) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-14Privileged Manhattan teens navigate love and scandal under the watchful eye of an anonymous, all-knowing blogger.Netflix · Max
92. 92Young Sheldon (2017) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA child prodigy navigates family and school in a heartwarming, nostalgic, and wholesome comedy.Netflix · Max
93. 93Spartacus (2010) · seriesMildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA relentless, pulpy drama unfolds as a true legend fights for survival in the brutal gladiatorial arena.Netflix · Starz
94. 94The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA philosophical dog observes his race car-driving owner, finding earnest life lessons in every turn.Netflix · Disney+
95. 95My Dress-Up Darling (2022) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14A shy dollmaker finds unexpected connection and joy with a popular classmate who loves cosplay.Netflix · Crunchyroll
96. 96Purple Hearts (2022)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A musician and a Marine enter a marriage of convenience that becomes genuinely romantic after tragedy strikes.Netflix
97. 97DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA chilling, measured drama explores the systemic failures that enabled a notorious serial killer for years.Netflix
98. 98My Demon (2023) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14A pitiless demon and an icy heiress discover whimsical romance and wholesome humor in a cozy, measured dance.Netflix
99. 99Hotel Del Luna (2019) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14An elite hotelier navigates a whimsical, melancholy world of dead souls and a centuries-old owner.Netflix
100. 100Loving Vincent (2017)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Hand-painted animation brings a melancholy atmosphere to a young man's search for answers about a troubled artist's final days.Netflix · Kanopy · Hoopla

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