If The Handmaid's Tale (our verdict: 8/10) 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.
The Handmaid's Tale streams on Hulu; the picks below are spread across the usual suspects, and each review says where to watch.
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Why it's a match: Hand-picked next binge after The Handmaid's Tale.
A harsh and visually stunning prequel to Yellowstone, 1883 carves a brutal path through the untamed American West.
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Why it's a match: Same drama and angsty energy.
A quiet, controlled, devastating new prestige drama about power and the men who protect it. Anchored by a once-in-a-decade lead performance.
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Why it's a match: Same drama and love-triangle energy.
A telepathic waitress, a brooding vampire, and seven seasons of southern Gothic chaos. True Blood commits to every bit of it.
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Why it's a match: Same drama and thriller energy.
Big Little Lies is a powerfully acted, darkly comedic mystery that expertly unpacks the secrets and social pressures in an idyllic, wealthy community.
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Why it's a match: Same drama and love-triangle energy.
Small-town Virginia, two brothers, one girl, and a century of grudges that refuse to stay buried.
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Why it's a match: Same drama and thriller energy.
This cartel drama is a propulsive, high-stakes ride that never lets up.
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Why it's a match: Same drama and love-triangle energy.
A Cousins Beach love triangle that treats teenage feelings like the highest possible stakes — and gets away with it.
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Why it's a match: Same drama and thriller energy.
A venomous, compelling dive into the dark heart of Washington D.C. where power is the only currency.
Read the review →Start with 1883 or Vladimir. Both sit in the same corner of The Stream as The Handmaid's Tale, and we've reviewed every title on this page so you're not going in blind.
We gave it 8/10. Dystopia has never been so addictive. The Handmaid's Tale turns a terrifying vision of the future into essential television.
We list 8 shows like The Handmaid's Tale: 1883, Vladimir, True Blood, Big Little Lies, The Vampire Diaries, Queen of the South, The Summer I Turned Pretty, House of Cards. Every one has a full Stream & Scream review.
True Blood is our highest-rated pick here with 9/10, streaming on HBO Max. A telepathic waitress, a brooding vampire, and seven seasons of southern Gothic chaos. True Blood commits to every bit of it.
The picks on this page are spread across Paramount+, HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video, while The Handmaid's Tale itself streams on Hulu. Each review says where to watch.