Character-Driven Dramas That Stay With You Long After Watching

Saman Rehman
Feb 20, 2025

Orange Is The New Black

A raw, moving story about women in prison, highlighting friendships, struggles and the realities of the justice system.

Six Feet Under

A deep, emotional story about a family running a funeral home while facing love, loss, and their own mortality.

The Diplomat

A political drama about a skilled diplomat dealing with international crises while struggling with personal and professional challenges.

Mad Men

A stylish drama set in the 1960s advertising world, exploring ambition, identity and personal struggles of complex characters.

This Is Us

A touching, multi-generational drama about love, family and life’s unexpected moments, filled with emotional highs and lows.

The Americans

A tense spy drama following two undercover KGB agents balancing family life, love, and loyalty in 1980s America.

Normal People

A heartfelt love story about two deeply connected people navigating relationships, mental health, and personal growth from high school to adulthood.

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