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Shows that feel likeUnorthodox (2020)

A Hasidic Jewish woman in Brooklyn flees to Berlin from an arranged marriage and is taken in by a group of musicians — until her past comes calling.

If you loved Unorthodox, the closest series we have are The Bible (2013), Grand Army (2020) and Looking for Alaska (2019). All three share Unorthodox's contemplative feel, which is what we rank on before quality.

Seen the big three already? The under-the-radar pick below is The Knick (2014).

★ 8 IMDb ↗TMDB ↗1 season · Netflixcreated by Anna Wingercontemplative
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If Unorthodox hit the spot, these will too

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The Bible
2013 · 1 season · History
★ 7.5drama

Both are built on the same subject: miniseries

The story of God's creation of the Earth and the landmark events leading up to the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

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Grand Army
2020 · 1 season · Netflix
★ 7.4dramaNetflix

Contemplative drama, and it commits to that

Five students at the largest public high school in Brooklyn take on a chaotic world as they fight to succeed, survive, break free and seize the future.

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Looking for Alaska
2019 · 1 season · Hulu
★ 8drama

Both keep coming back to the same thing: miniseries

Miles enrolls in a new boarding school seeking adventure. There, he befriends a group of quirky students led by the captivating and troubled Alaska. As they pull pranks and explore dark secrets, a night of celebration takes a tragic turn, forcing the group to grapple with loss and the complexities of growing up.

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When They See Us
2019 · 1 season · Netflix
★ 8.8dramaNetflix

The same preoccupation in both: social issues

Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park.

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The Morning Show
2019– · 5 seasons · Apple TV
★ 8.1dramaApple TV+

Drama with a pulse of stillness, in both cases

A behind-the-scenes look at the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning, exploring the unique challenges faced by the men and women who carry out this daily televised ritual.

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The Knick
2014–2015 · 2 seasons · Cinemax
★ 8.4dramaMax

Both lean on stillness more than on drama

Set in downtown New York in 1900, 'The Knick' is centered on the Knickerbocker Hospital and its staff, notably Dr. John Thackery, the hospital's brilliant chief surgeon who pushes medicine's boundaries, pioneering new procedures despite a severe drug addiction.

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Hijack
2023– · 2 seasons · Apple TV
★ 7.3dramaApple TV+

Both working the same drama territory

Expert negotiator Sam Nelson is in for the ride of his life—and so is everyone on board with him—after a group of hijackers take control. Sam will try every move in his playbook to take them down...as the stakes grow higher by the second.

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Hercai
2019–2021 · 3 seasons · atv
★ 6.6drama

Drama approached the same way

Miran is seeking revenge for his parents death so he plans to marry daughter Reyyan from the family who were responsible for that. Unexpectedly he falls in love with Reyyan. Will this change the plan?

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Maid
2021 · 1 season · Netflix
★ 8.3dramaNetflix

Common ground: social issues

After fleeing an abusive relationship, a young mother finds a job cleaning houses as she fights to provide for her child and build them a better future.

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Ray Donovan
2013–2020 · 7 seasons · Showtime
★ 8.3dramaParamount+

The drama is handled with the same confidence

Set in the sprawling mecca of the rich and famous, Ray Donovan does the dirty work for LA's top power players, and makes their problems disappear. His father's unexpected release from prison sets off a chain of events that shakes the Donovan family to its core.

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The Newsroom
2012–2014 · 3 seasons · HBO
★ 8.6dramaMax

Drama of the same temperament

A behind-the-scenes look at the people who make a nightly cable-news program. Focusing on a network anchor, his new executive producer, the newsroom staff and their boss, the series tracks their quixotic mission to do the news well in the face of corporate and commercial obstacles-not to mention their own personal entanglements.

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Billions
2016–2023 · 7 seasons · Showtime
★ 8.3dramaParamount+

Both know what they want from drama

Shrewd, savvy U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades and the brilliant, ambitious hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod are on an explosive collision course, with each using all of his considerable smarts, power and influence to outmaneuver the other. The stakes are in the billions in this timely, provocative series.

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