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Top 10 most binge worthy dramas - Game of Thrones only at number 5

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Finding a new series to binge is a great feeling. From the abundance of crime thrillers that Netflix produces to romantic dramas aplenty on Amazon Prime, there are plenty to occupy your time.

But with new series flying on to our screens, it can be easy to forget about the classics. So here are the top 10 most binge-worthy dramas as ranked by IMDb - including vampire slayers, political intrigue, mob families and everything in between.

image 10. Angel

Angel is the spin-off series from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It follows the life of vampire Angel, who has a human soul due to a curse and is on a mission for redemption in Los Angeles. He spends his time working as a private detective to help people with supernatural problems while battling his own demonic nature and the forces of evil.

Where to watch: ITVX and Disney+

9. Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Buffy the Vampire Slayer follows Buffy Summers, a teenage girl who has been chosen to become a slayer, one in a line of young women destined to fight vampires and other forces of darkness. She struggles with her supernatural calling while trying to live a normal life in the town of Sunnydale, which sits atop a gateway to demonic dimensions.

Where to watch: ITVX, Amazon Prime and Disney+

8. Black Mirror

British sci-fi anthology series, Black Mirror explores the dark side of humanity, technology and the future of society. Each episode is a standalone story, often set in near-future dystopias, while featuring different individuals and delving into societal issues. The show is known for its thought-provoking narratives, often with bleak settings, and its exploration of techno-paranoia.

Where to watch: Netflix

7. Six Feet Under

Six Feet Under centres around the Fisher family, who own and operate a funeral home in Los Angeles. The series begins with the unexpected death of the family patriarch, Nathaniel Fisher, which means his sons have to take charge of the family business. The series explores the lives of each of the family members, their relationships, and how they cope with death, both professionally and personally.

Where to watch: NOWTV

6. Utopia

The British thriller series Utopia follows a group of young adults who meet online after all discovering the same cult graphic novel, The Utopia Experiments, which predicts future disasters. After they are investigated by a mysterious organisation called The Network, they become involved in a conspiracy and must uncover The Network's plot to save humanity.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime

image 5. Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones is an impressively engaging fantasy drama series set in the fictional world of Westeros, where noble families vie for control of the Iron Throne and the Seven Kingdoms. The story revolves around political power, warfare, and the looming threat of winter and mythical creatures, with various characters and families involved in the fight for power, betrayals, and quests for dominance.

Where to watch: NOWTV

4. Firefly

Sci-fi series set in 2517, Firefly follows the adventures of the renegade crew of the spaceship Serenity, a Firefly-class transport ship. The crew is made up of survivors of a galactic civil war, and they are now living on the fringes of society, taking on whatever jobs they can to survive and evade the powerful Alliance.

Where to watch: Disney+

3. Breaking Bad

Breaking Bad revolves around Walter White, a chemistry teacher who, after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, turns to manufacturing methamphetamine with his former student Jesse Pinkman. Driven by the need to secure his family's financial future, Walter navigates the dangerous world of drug dealing, transforming from a mild-mannered teacher into a ruthless criminal. The series explores the consequences of his choices and the lengths you will go to for your family.

Where to watch: Netflix

2. The Wire

The Wire explores the drug trade and other institutions in Baltimore through the eyes of law enforcement and drug dealers. Each season focuses on a different aspect of the city, including the port system, city government, education, and the news media, while following characters and storylines from seasons prior. The show is known for its realistic portrayal of urban life.

Where to watch: NOWTV

1. The Sopranos

American crime drama The Sopranos follows a New Jersey-based mob boss, Tony Soprano, as he grapples with the challenges of his criminal life and his family responsibilities. After experiencing panic attacks, Tony begins having therapy with Dr. Jennifer Melfi, which provides a central narrative device for exploring his internal conflicts and the complex outer dynamics.

Where to watch: NOWTV

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