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1. The Stream
You
Why it's a match: Hand-picked next binge after Cape Fear.
The earlier seasons are undoubtedly better, but Joe remains gloriously unhinged the entire way through.
Read the review →Shows Like Cape Fear
If Cape Fear (our verdict: 7.5/10) left you scrolling for something similar, these 8 picks scratch the same itch. Every one has been watched and reviewed by us — no algorithm filler, just what actually comes next.
Cape Fear streams on Apple TV; the picks below are spread across the usual suspects, and each review says where to watch.
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2. The Stream
Sons of Anarchy
Why it's a match: Same drama and crime energy.
Sons of Anarchy is a raw, visceral Shakespearean tragedy on wheels, plunging viewers into the violent, complicated world of an outlaw motorcycle club.
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3. The Stream
The Good Wife
Why it's a match: Same drama and courtroom energy.
When your marriage is in the headlines, you have a choice, play the victim, or create your own narrative.
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4. The Stream
Prison Break
Why it's a match: Same thriller and drama energy.
Prison Break is a high-octane, relentlessly gripping thriller about a man who intentionally gets himself incarcerated to break his innocent brother out of death row.
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5. The Stream
Good Girls
Why it's a match: Same drama and crime energy.
Three suburban moms rob a grocery store and stumble into a criminal underworld they never planned to navigate.
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6. The Stream
Queen of the South
Why it's a match: Same crime and drama energy.
This cartel drama is a propulsive, high-stakes ride that never lets up.
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7. The Stream
Physical
Why it's a match: Same drama and nostalgia energy.
The vibe is 1980’s San Diego, where a stay at home mom in a leotard finds her purpose amongst her complex family life.
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8. The Stream
Ginny & Georgia
Why it's a match: Same drama and family energy.
A teen drama with a con-woman mother, a buried body, and small-town secrets that refuse to stay buried.
Read the review →What should I watch after Cape Fear?
Start with You or Sons of Anarchy. Both sit in the same corner of The Stream as Cape Fear, and we've reviewed every title on this page so you're not going in blind.
Is Cape Fear worth watching?
We gave it 7.5/10. Cape Fear brings a familiar revenge story back as a psychological thriller that is both nostalgic and enthralling.
How many shows like Cape Fear are on this list?
We list 8 shows like Cape Fear: You, Sons of Anarchy, The Good Wife, Prison Break, Good Girls, Queen of the South, Physical, Ginny & Georgia. Every one has a full Stream & Scream review.
Which show like Cape Fear is rated highest?
Sons of Anarchy is our highest-rated pick here with 9/10, streaming on Hulu. Sons of Anarchy is a raw, visceral Shakespearean tragedy on wheels, plunging viewers into the violent, complicated world of an outlaw motorcycle club.
Where can I stream shows like Cape Fear?
The picks on this page are spread across Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+, Apple TV+, while Cape Fear itself streams on Apple TV. Each review says where to watch.