Shows like Ozu (2023)
Loved Ozu? Here are 24 shows with a similar feel, picked from what fans of Ozu watch next and from titles with the same mix of drama.
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The Purge (2018)
Set in a dystopian America ruled by a totalitarian political party, the series follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. Tying them all together is a mysterious savior who’s impeccably equipped for everything…
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American Horror Stories (2021)
An anthology series of stand alone episodes delving into horror myths, legends and lore.
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Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008)
The series picks up four years after the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with John and Sarah Connor trying to stay under-the-radar from the government, as they plot to destroy the computer network, Skynet, in hopes of preventing…
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The Terror (2018)
A chilling anthology series featuring stories of people in terrifying situations inspired by true historical events.
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Them (2021)
A limited anthology series that explores terror in America.
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Lore (2017)
This anthology series brings to life Aaron Mahnke's titular podcast and uncovers the real-life events that spawn our darkest nightmares. Blending reenactments, animation, archive and narration, Lore reveals how our horror legends – such as…
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Masters of Horror (2005)
An anthology series written and directed by the most famous names in horror.
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.
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R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour (2010)
R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour is a Canadian/American original anthology horror-fantasy series, with episodes each half an hour long. The series is based on The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It Movie, and the books The Haunting Hour and…
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Solos (2021)
Anthology series telling character-driven stories set at different moments in time, aiming to showcase that during people's most isolated moments, and in disparate circumstances, the human experience connects everyone.
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Berserk: The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition (2022)
When lone swordsman Guts is defeated in a duel by Griffith, ambitious leader of the Band of the Hawk mercenaries, he now must fight for him. Distrustful of all at first, through hard-fought battles, he soon begins to bond with his new…
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Fear Itself (2008)
A horror/suspense anthology series directed by the biggest horror directors working in feature films.
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The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992)
At the dawn of the 20th century, Indiana Jones discovered the world. From globetrotting family expeditions as a 9-year-old to the battlefields of World War I as a teenager, Indy’s experiences shaped the heroic, whip-cracking archaeologist…
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Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King (2006)
An anthology based on eight short stories by Stephen King in his 1993 collection of the same name.
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Night Gallery (1970)
Rod Serling narrates an anthology of fantasy, horror and sci-fi stories from a set resembling a macabre museum. A chilling work of art serves as the connective link between the stories.
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50 States of Fright (2020)
A horror anthology series based on urban legends that takes viewers deeper into the horrors that lurk just beneath the surface of America.
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Planet of the Apes (1974)
Two astronauts and a sympathetic chimp friend are fugitives in a future Earth dominated by a civilization of humanoid apes. Based on the 1968 Planet of the Apes film and its sequels, which were inspired by the novel of the same name by…
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Monsterland (2020)
In this fantasy anthology series, encounters with mermaids, fallen angels and other strange beasts drive broken people to desperate acts in an attempt to repair their lives, ultimately showing there is a thin line between man and beast.
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Tales from the Darkside (1984)
Tales from the Darkside is an anthology horror TV series created by George A. Romero, each episode was an individual short story that ended with a plot twist. The series' episodes spanned the genres of horror, science fiction, and fantasy,…
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Small Axe (2020)
An anthology series of five stories looking at the lives of a group of friends and their families in London’s West Indian community from the late 1960s to the early 80s.
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Love Story (2026)
An anthology of sweeping true love stories that captured the world’s attention.
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The Romanoffs (2018)
An anthology series centered around people who believe themselves to be the modern-day descendants of the Romanov family.
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Alice (1976)
Alice is an American sitcom television series that ran from August 31, 1976 to March 19, 1985 on CBS. The series is based on the 1974 film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. The show stars Linda Lavin in the title role, a widow who moves with…
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Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
A British television anthology of stories, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, and a twist at the end. With early episodes written and presented by Roald Dahl, the series featured a plethora of big name guest stars.