Ten lesser-known drama series worth binge-watching

Published 9 minutes ago, Collider compiled a list of 10 lesser-known drama series that the outlet recommends for viewers looking to binge outside the usual hits.

The picks range widely in style and origin: Starz's historical action drama Black Sails (2014–2017), executive-produced in part by Michael Bay and Brad Fuller and starring Toby Stephens as Captain Flint; the British-Japanese crime miniseries Giri/Haji (2019) about Kenzo (Takehiro Hira) searching for his brother; Israeli thriller Fauda (2015–) in Hebrew and Arabic with co-creator and star Lior Raz; and American Gods (2017–2021), a Starz fantasy drama led by Ricky Whittle and Ian McShane that earned two Emmy nominations. Other entries include Into the Badlands, Ray Donovan, The Tourist, Russian Doll, Sneaky Pete, and Safe, with notes in the piece about style, performances, and critical reception for several of the shows.

The article highlights where shows are ongoing or concluded: Fauda reportedly has a fifth season in production; Ray Donovan ran seven seasons and received a feature-length movie to wrap its plot; The Tourist ended after two seasons; Russian Doll comprises 15 episodes over two seasons; and Safe is a 2018 Harlan Coben miniseries. For readers seeking alternatives to mainstream releases, the list offers a mix of completed runs and shows with upcoming entries to catch up on.

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Culture, Black Sails, Giri/haji, Fauda, American Gods, Russian Doll