Shows like Performance (1991)
Loved Performance? Here are 23 shows with a similar feel, picked from what fans of Performance watch next and from titles with the same mix of drama.
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Fargo (2014)
A close-knit anthology series dealing with stories involving malice, violence and murder based in and around Minnesota.
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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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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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Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)
A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.
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The Twilight Zone (1985)
This 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells a tale (sometimes two or three) rooted in horror or suspense, often with a surprising twist at the end. Episodes…
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The Outer Limits (1995)
Anthology series composed of distinct story episodes, sometimes with a plot twist at the end, with occasional recurring story elements that were often tied together during season-finale clip shows.
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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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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.
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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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Sanditon (2019)
The spirited and impulsive Charlotte Heywood moves from her rural home to Sanditon, a fishing village attempting to reinvent itself as a seaside resort.
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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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American Crime (2015)
An anthology drama focusing on all aspects of the U.S. criminal justice system dealing with crimes committed in America.
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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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The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962)
A continuation of the anthology series “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”, hosted by the master of suspense and featuring thrillers and mysteries.
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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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The Hollow Crown (2012)
A series of British television films featuring William Shakespeare's History Plays.
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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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The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985)
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents is an American anthology series that aired on NBC from 1985 to 1986, and on the USA Network from 1987 to 1989. The series is an updated re-imagining of the classic 1955 series Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
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Tyler Perry's Ruthless (2020)
A spinoff of "The Oval," follows Ruth Truesdale as she's forced to play nice with a scandalous religious cult of powerful sex crazed fanatics in the hopes of freeing herself and her daughter.
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WAR (2026)
An anthology series set in the elite world of London law following two rival firms, Cathcarts and Taylor & Byrne, as they face off in a different headline-making legal battle each season.
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The Hitchhiker (1983)
A young hitchhiker introduces characters who are about to experience a frightening and sometimes supernatural incident of some kind in this moody anthology series.