If you’ve never seen Yellowstone and someone told you to “get into the Taylor Sheridan universe,” you probably looked it up and immediately thought, why is there livestock lore?

So here’s the easy version.

Start with Yellowstone. Always. That’s the main story. John Dutton runs the largest ranch in Montana and spends five seasons fighting off developers, politicians, the reservation, and sometimes his own children. It’s the center of the whole thing.

After that, go back to 1883. That’s the origin story. It’s how the Duttons got to Montana in the first place, and it’s way less “ranch empire” and way more “cross-country survival with devastating consequences.”

Then watch 1923. Same family, next generation. Now it’s Prohibition, early economic collapse, and the ongoing family tradition of suffering beautifully while fighting for the same land.

Then you’ve got Marshals. This one is directly tied in because it follows Kayce Dutton after Yellowstone, as he joins a specialized U.S. Marshals unit in Montana. This is actual Yellowstone fallout with a badge.

And yes, there’s more coming, because apparently Taylor Sheridan looked at one hit franchise and said, “what if we made ranches endless?”

Dutton Ranch premiered on May 15, 2026 and continues Beth and Rip’s story in South Texas. 1944 is reported to be in active development. And 6666 is still part of the broader Yellowstone franchise plans as well.

So honestly, you can watch these in whatever order you want. No one is coming to quiz you. But if you want the cleanest path, do this:

Yellowstone → 1883 → 1923 → Marshals → Dutton Ranch

(BONUS: Here’s the ultimate watch guide to Taylor Sheridan shows)

Also, quick warning if you’ve never watched Sheridan before: he does not hold back. These shows can get very heavy, very fast, with language, violence, and nudity showing up when you are just trying to watch people argue about land.

That’s where VidAngel helps. It lets you customize what gets filtered, so instead of it being all or nothing, you can mute the language, skip nudity, and filter the violence based on what you actually want to keep in. That way you can follow the family tree, the betrayals, and the land wars without getting blindsided every episode.

Because figuring out this universe is already enough work. You don’t also need surprise trauma from a cowboy.

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We’ve rounded up the 10 most popular movies and TV shows. These are what VidAngel users are streaming right now with filters applied.

Maybe you’re searching for family movie night options. Or perhaps you want quality entertainment that matches your viewing standards. This list showcases what thousands of VidAngel subscribers are currently watching. All with profanity, sex, nudity, violence, and other content filtered to their preferences.

Each entry includes details about available filters. You’ll also see streaming platform requirements. Plus, we explain why VidAngel users love these selections.

New to VidAngel? Learn how VidAngel filtering works before diving into our top picks.

This Month’s Most-Watched Filtered Content

#1 Dutton Ranch

Leaving the shadows of Yellowstone, Beth Dutton and her husband Rip Wheeler embark to build something of their own in South Texas. They purchase a 7,000-acre ranch in Rio Paloma — far from Montana — only to find that trouble has a way of following them. A ruthless rival ranch owner named Beulah Jackson has no interest in welcoming new neighbors, and the promise of a fresh start collides hard with brutal new realities.

Why VidAngel users love it: Yellowstone fans have spent seasons filtering Beth’s vocabulary and the show’s relentless violence — and Dutton Ranch picks up right where that left off. The story, the performances, and the Texas landscape are all worth keeping. VidAngel handles the rest.

Filter options available: A total of 1,032 filters, with an average of 129 filter options per episode (through season 1, episode 8)

• 494 instances of foul language, including:
  • 248 F-words
  • 41 instances of blasphemy
• 36 instances of sex/nudity
• 62 instances of violence/blood/gore
• and more

Content Advisory: Rated TV-MA

Streaming platform: Paramount+

Genre: Drama, Crime, and Western

Starring: Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, Ed Harris, Annette Bening, Finn Little

#2 Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War

Jack Ryan has left the CIA behind and is trying to live a quieter life when an international covert mission goes wrong. Pulled back in against his will, he rejoins CIA operatives Mike November and James Greer alongside sharp MI6 officer Emma Marlow to track down a rogue black-ops unit behind a deadly conspiracy. With lives on the line and the stakes climbing by the hour, Ryan has to move fast — and trust exactly the right people.

Why VidAngel users love it: The Jack Ryan franchise delivers serious action and serious content in equal measure. Fans who followed four seasons of the series can jump straight into this film with VidAngel filters already set for language, violence, and intensity.

Filter options available: A total of 196 filters

• 90 instances of foul language, including:
  • 33 F-words
  • 40 instances of blasphemy
• 1 instance of sex/nudity
• 61 instances of violence/blood/gore
• and more

Content Advisory: Rated R

Streaming platform: Prime Video

Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama, and Thriller

Starring: John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kelly, Sienna Miller

#3 I Will Find You

David Burroughs has spent five years in prison for the murder of his own son — a crime he insists he didn’t commit. When his former sister-in-law Rachel arrives with a photograph showing a child who looks unmistakably like an older version of his “dead” son, David makes a desperate decision: escape and find the truth. Now a fugitive hunted by FBI agents and shadowy criminals alike, he and Rachel tear through a decade-long conspiracy that goes far deeper than either of them imagined. Based on Harlan Coben’s novel of the same name.

Why VidAngel users love it: I Will Find You moves fast, and the twists keep coming — exactly what Coben adaptations are built for. It also comes loaded with language, prison violence, and intense sequences throughout. Skip what you don’t need. Keep every twist.

Filter options available: A total of 266 filters, with an average of 33 filter options per episode (through season 1, episode 8)

• 104 instances of foul language, including:
  • 16 F-words
  • 34 instances of blasphemy
• 13 instances of sex/nudity
• 87 instances of violence/blood/gore
• and more

Content Advisory: Rated TV-MA

Streaming platform: Netflix

Genre: Drama, Crime, and Thriller

Starring: Sam Worthington, Britt Lower, Milo Ventimiglia, Chi McBride, Logan Browning

#4 Every Year After

For six summers, Barry’s Bay was where Percy Fraser fell in love for the first time — with a small lakeside town, and with Sam Florek, the boy next door who became her whole world. Ten years later, a family tragedy brings Percy back to the place she thought she’d left behind, forcing her to face the memories, the mistakes, and the one person she never quite managed to get over. Based on Carley Fortune’s bestselling novel Every Summer After.

Why VidAngel users love it: Second-chance romance hits different when the emotional stakes are this high — and so does the content. VidAngel lets viewers stay in the nostalgia and longing that make Every Year After worth watching while filtering the scenes that pushed the rating to TV-MA.

Filter options available: A total of 732 filters, with an average of 92 filter options per episode

• 279 instances of foul language, including:
  • 76 F-words
  • 64 instances of blasphemy
• 88 instances of sex/nudity
• 15 instances of violence/blood/gore
• and more

Content Advisory: Rated TV-MA

Streaming platform: Prime Video

Genre: Drama and Romance

Starring: Sadie Soverall, Matt Cornett, Michael Bradway, Abigail Cowen, Aurora Perrineau

#5 Off Campus

Music major Hannah Wells has zero interest in hockey — or in Garrett Graham, Briar University’s womanizing star center. But when the two strike an arrangement (Hannah tutors Garrett; Garrett helps Hannah get closer to her crush), the fake-dating deal starts feeling a lot more real than either of them planned for. Set within a tight-knit ensemble of college hockey players and the women in their lives, Off Campus is a story about first love, close friendship, and growing up fast. Based on Elle Kennedy’s bestselling book series.

Why VidAngel users love it: Off Campus broke viewership records at Prime Video, and fans of the books know exactly why it earned a mature rating. VidAngel keeps all the chemistry, humor, and emotional payoffs — and handles the content that makes this one adults-only without filtering.

Filter options available: A total of 1,358 filters, with an average of 170 filter options per episode

• 583 instances of foul language, including:
  • 208 F-words
  • 69 instances of blasphemy
• 192 instances of sex/nudity
• 33 instances of violence/blood/gore
• and more

Content Advisory: Rated TV-MA

Streaming platform: Prime Video

Genre: Drama and Romance

Starring: Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Mika Abdalla, Stephen Kalyn, Jalen Thomas Brooks, Josh Heuston

#6 Clarkson’s Farm

Jeremy Clarkson returns to Diddly Squat Farm for Season 5, fresh off a health scare that his doctors say should slow him down. It doesn’t. A new flock of Easy Care sheep, a push toward high-tech farming that sends farm manager Kaleb Cooper abroad for the first time in his life, and a government budget that has the UK farming community in full uproar make rest impossible. Robot tractors scan the fields with lasers. The pub continues to cause problems. And somehow, it all comes together into one of the most warmly funny shows on streaming.

Why VidAngel users love it: Clarkson’s Farm is one of the warmest, funniest shows on streaming — and Jeremy Clarkson is reliably profane. VidAngel keeps the humor, the heart, the farming disasters, and Kaleb’s long-suffering reactions, and mutes everything else.

Filter options available: A total of 2,590 filters, with an average of 65 filter options per episode

• 1,595 instances of foul language, including:
  • 513 F-words
  • 425 instances of blasphemy
• 95 instances of sex/nudity
• 80 instances of violence/blood/gore
• and more

Content Advisory: Rated TV-MA

Streaming platform: Prime Video

Genre: Documentary, Comedy, and Reality TV

Starring: Jeremy Clarkson, Kaleb Cooper, Lisa Hogan

#7 Yellowstone

John Dutton III owns the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States, and he will do whatever it takes to keep it. Set against the sweeping landscapes of Montana, Yellowstone follows the Dutton family as they fight off land developers, navigate a tense relationship with the neighboring Broken Rock Reservation, and wage war with each other. Five seasons of family drama, political maneuvering, and hard-edged Western storytelling — the show that launched an entire universe.

Why VidAngel users love it: Yellowstone has been one of VidAngel’s most-filtered shows for years. The story is outstanding. The language, violence, and adult content are equally prominent. With VidAngel, the full Dutton saga becomes watchable for households that would otherwise have to sit it out entirely.

Filter options available: A total of 5,600 filters, with an average of 106 filter options per episode

• 3,036 instances of foul language, including:
  • 1,495 F-words
  • 397 instances of blasphemy
• 388 instances of sex/nudity
• 597 instances of violence/blood/gore
• and more

Content Advisory: Rated TV-MA

Streaming platform: Peacock

Genre: Drama, Western, and Crime

Starring: Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille, Gil Birminghamgers

#8 Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan

CIA analyst Jack Ryan spots a pattern in terrorist financial transactions that nobody else connects — and suddenly finds himself deployed in the field, far outside the bounds of his desk job. Across four seasons, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan sends Ryan into increasingly dangerous political and military crises that take him from Washington to war zones across the globe. John Krasinski leads the series as a reluctant action hero who is always the smartest person in the room and almost always the most outgunned.

Why VidAngel users love it: Jack Ryan is smart, geopolitically grounded, and genuinely tense — exactly the kind of thriller that earns a TV-MA rating through relentless action and strong language rather than content for content’s sake. VidAngel gives fans a way to run all four seasons without the soundtrack of F-bombs that comes with them.

Filter options available: A total of 1,610 filters, with an average of 54 filter options per episode

• 713 instances of foul language, including:
  • 292 F-words
  • 129 instances of blasphemy
• 72 instances of sex/nudity
• 529 instances of violence/blood/gore
• and more

Content Advisory: Rated TV-MA

Streaming platform: Prime Video

Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama, and Thriller

Starring: John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kelly, Abbie Cornish

#9 The Capture

When British soldier Shaun Emery’s conviction for a war crime is overturned due to flawed video evidence, he returns home a free man — until damning CCTV footage from a night in London surfaces and his life takes a shocking turn. Detective Inspector Rachel Carey is brought in to investigate, and quickly learns that disentangling misinformation from truth in an era of deepfakes and mass surveillance is far more complicated than it looks. Three seasons of taut, layered conspiracy thriller with a premise that feels more urgent every year.

Why VidAngel users love it: The Capture is a thinking person’s thriller — and VidAngel lets viewers stay locked into the conspiracy without the language and adult content that define its TV-MA rating. If you want edge-of-your-seat without the full payload, this is the one.

Filter options available: A total of 1,067 filters, with an average of 59 filter options per episode

• 520 instances of foul language, including:
  • 297 F-words
  • 60 instances of blasphemy
• 38 instances of sex/nudity
• 366 instances of violence/blood/gore
• and more

Content Advisory: Rated TV-MA

Streaming platform: Prime Video, Peacock

Genre: Drama, Thriller, and Crime

Starring: Holliday Grainger, Callum Turner, Ron Perlman, Ben Miles, Paapa Essiedu, Indira Varma

#10 The Girl on the Train

Rachel Watson is a recovering alcoholic who rides the same train every day, watching the seemingly perfect couple who live near her old home. When she witnesses something shocking from the window one morning and learns that the woman has gone missing, Rachel inserts herself into the investigation — despite being unable to fully trust her own fractured, alcohol-blurred memories. Based on Paula Hawkins’ bestselling novel of the same name.

Why VidAngel users love it: The Girl on the Train is a psychological thriller built on atmosphere, misdirection, and Emily Blunt giving everything she has. It also comes packed with language, alcohol-heavy scenes, violence, and adult content. VidAngel keeps every twist intact while filtering the elements that make this one a hard R.

Filter options available: A total of 198 filters

• 89 instances of foul language, including:
  • 55 F-words
  • 39 instances of blasphemy
• 11 instances of sex/nudity
• 35 instances of violence/blood/gore
• and more

Content Advisory: Rated R

Streaming platform: Netflix

Genre: Drama, Mystery, and Thriller

Starring: Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Allison Janney, Edgar Ramírez

How Can You Watch These Titles on VidAngel?

To access any of these top-rated filtered movies and shows:

1. Ensure you have an active VidAngel subscription
2. Link your streaming service accounts (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Paramount+, Apple TV, etc.)
3. Search for these specific titles or browse our catalog
4. Select your filter preferences
5. Start watching with confidence
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Don’t have the required streaming service? Each title above lists which platform you’ll need. Learn more about VidAngel’s supported streaming services.

What Makes These Titles Popular?

Looking at this month’s top 10, we’re seeing some clear trends among VidAngel users:

Franchise loyalty runs deep: Shows like Yellowstone and Dutton Ranch prove that the Sheridan universe has staying power far beyond any single season finale. VidAngel users return to these worlds again and again — and now they can bring the whole family along.

BookTok momentum is real: Off Campus, Every Year After, and I Will Find You all built massive audiences through book communities long before they hit a screen. Readers who loved the source material showed up to stream — and VidAngel gave them a way to do it without content compromises.

Surveillance, conspiracy, and moral complexity: The Capture and Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan tap into the anxiety of a world where truth is hard to verify and the stakes are global. These shows feel urgent precisely because they could be real — and VidAngel makes them accessible to viewers who would otherwise skip the genre entirely.

Psychological thrillers reward rewatching: The Girl on the Train has been climbing the Netflix charts a full decade after its release for a reason. Familiar stories hit differently when you’re in control of what makes it through the screen.

Comedy and chaos have their own devoted audience: Clarkson’s Farm proves every season that viewers don’t need prestige drama to be loyal. They just need Jeremy Clarkson failing spectacularly at something, Kaleb reacting, and the quiet reassurance that VidAngel is handling the rest.

This month’s lineup makes one thing clear: VidAngel users aren’t looking to avoid great entertainment. They want access to the best stories on their own terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How often does VidAngel update the top 10 list?
A: We refresh our top 10 recommendations monthly based on actual viewing data from VidAngel subscribers.

Q: Do I need separate subscriptions for each streaming service?
A: Yes, VidAngel provides the filtering technology, but you’ll need active subscriptions to the streaming platforms where these titles are available (like Netflix or Amazon Prime).

Q: Can I request filters for shows not on this list?
A: Absolutely! Submit your filter requests on our website or mobile app.

Share Your Top Picks

What are you watching on VidAngel this month? Did your favorite make our top 10? Let us know in the comments which filtered shows and movies you’d recommend to other families.

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Blog post updated: 06/24

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Why This Matters

Some viewers prefer to enjoy their favorite shows without excessive profanity, whether for personal preference, family-friendly viewing, or religious reasons. If that sounds like you, this guide will help you navigate the newest season of Reacher while avoiding the language you’d rather not hear.

A Brief Introduction to “Reacher“

Reacher is an action-packed crime thriller based on Lee Child’s bestselling novels. The series follows Jack Reacher, a former military police officer who finds himself entangled in dangerous conspiracies and high-stakes battles for justice. With intense action and gripping storytelling, Reacher has gained a strong fan base, though its frequent use of strong language may not be for everyone.

Check out “Reacher” TV Show: Season 1 & 2 Recap and Ending Explained + What’s Next in Season 3?

Fun Fact: “Reacher” is based on a book series written by Lee Childs. In the first 28 books, there are ZERO counts of f-words. In the first 3 seasons of the TV adaptation? 201 f-words.

If you prefer to send texts via carrier pigeon or you’re more of a give-myself-a-haircut-with-no-mirror-while-using-dull-plastic-toddler-scissors kind of person or maybe you’re not a self-proclaimed psychic quite yet, we have a little handy-dandy timestamp guide to all 62 counts of f-bombs from the first three episodes of the newest season of Reacher:

Persuader (Episode 1)

Truckin’ (Episode 2)

Number 2 with a Bullet (Episode 3)

That looks exhausting. If you would like to opt for the VidAngel path, the newest season of Reacher is now live on VidAngel. ENJOY.

How VidAngel Works

VidAngel is a filtering service that allows users to customize their viewing experience by muting profanity, skipping explicit scenes, and making shows more suitable for their preferences. With VidAngel, you can watch Reacher without the unwanted language, ensuring a more enjoyable and family-friendly experience.

Try out VidAngel today. Click here.

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Fool Me Once

When ex-soldier Maya sees her murdered husband on a secret nanny cam, she uncovers a deadly conspiracy that stretches deep into the past.

You might also like: Stay Close, Hold Tight, Echoes, The Stranger

The Brothers Sun

When a mysterious enemy targets his family, a Taipei triad member heads to Los Angeles to protect his strong-willed mother and oblivious younger brother.

You might also like: Fool Me Once, Lift, Fubar, Everything Everywhere All At Once

Who is Erin Carter?

A British woman’s tranquil life in Barcelona spirals out of control when an armed robbery at a supermarket exposes her secret… and violent past.

You might also like: Heart of Stone, Fool Me Once, The Mother, River Wild

Painkiller

The causes and consequences of America’s opioid epidemic unfold in this drama, following its perpetrators, victims, and an investigator seeking the truth.

You might also like: Pain Hustlers, The Good Nurse, The Nurse

Better Call Saul

Six years before Saul Goodman meets Walter White. We meet him when the man who will become Saul Goodman is known as Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer searching for his destiny, and, more immediately, hustling to make ends meet. Working alongside, and, often, against Jimmy, is “fixer” Mike Ehrmantraut. The series tracks Jimmy’s transformation into Saul Goodman, the man who puts “criminal” in “criminal lawyer”.

You might also like: Breaking Bad, El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, Ozark, Narcos

Bosch

Based on Michael Connelly’s best-selling novels, these are the stories of relentless LAPD homicide Detective Harry Bosch who pursues justice at all costs. But behind his tireless momentum is a man who is haunted by his past and struggles to remain loyal to his personal code: “Everybody counts, or nobody counts.”

You might also like: Bosch: Legacy, Reacher, Poker Face, Broadchurch

Bosch: Legacy

Bosch is now making a living as a private investigator two years after he quit the LAPD and finds himself working with one-time enemy and top-notch attorney Honey “Money” Chandler. Meanwhile, Bosch’s daughter Maddie is venturing into the world of the LAPD.

You might also like: Bosch, Reacher, Broadchurch, Luther

Peaky Blinders

A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world.

You might also like: The Queen’s Gambit, The Irishman, Narcos, Ozark

NCIS

From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents investigates any crime that has a shred of evidence connected to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position.

You might also like: S.W.A.T., CSI: VEGAS, NCIS (again)

The Blacklist

Raymond “Red” Reddington, one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives, surrenders in person at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. He claims that he and the FBI have the same interests: bringing down dangerous criminals and terrorists. In the last two decades, he’s made a list of criminals and terrorists that matter the most but the FBI cannot find because it does not know they exist. Reddington calls this “The Blacklist”. Reddington will co-operate, but insists that he will speak only to Elizabeth Keen, a rookie FBI profiler.

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This can’t-stop-watching recommendation list is a melting pot of TV genres. The TV series could be adored by millions, but if it’s a romance and you couldn’t be bothered with watching a predictable love story, maybe you should opt for one of the Scream movies. It’s not a TV series, but it sure feels like it. They’re pumping out movies faster than Stranger Things can pump out new seasons. Those high schoolers will be 45 years old before they graduate from Hawkins High. 

#10 Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

Synopsis: The story of how the young Queen Charlotte’s marriage to King George sparked both a great love story and a societal shift, creating the world of the Ton inherited by the characters in Bridgerton.

What You Should Know

Quick takeaway: Queen Charlotte in the first two seasons of Bridgerton is iconic, but just wait. You’ve seen nothing yet. If you’re a fan of the Bridgerton series, this is an absolute must-watch.

Fun facts about the real Queen Charlotte:

• Queen Charlotte and King George III were married on the same day they met. 
• They had 15 children together. 
• King George III, nicknamed Farmer George, had a deep interest in agriculture, physics, and astronomy. 
• Queen Charlotte and Princess Augusta, King George III’s mother, did not get along.
• Queen Charlotte really did have her children compete in a “baby race.”
• A pomeranian was never gifted. What a shame. 

If you enjoyed Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, you might also like: Bridgerton, Outlander, The Empress, The Queen’s Gambit, Vikings, Poldark, The Essex Serpent, The Crown, Black Sails, The Tudors, Sanditon, Downton Abbey, Peaky Blinders

Significant amounts of nudity, sex, and immodesty are shown throughout the TV series. 

#9 Severance 

Synopsis: Mark leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives. When a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, it begins a journey to discover the truth about their jobs.

What You Should Know

Quick takeaway: If the incredible cinematography and workplace thriller storyline don’t grab you, the gems from Ricken’s book, The You You Are, that inspires the innies’ rebellion certainly will. “What separates man from machine is that machines cannot think for themselves. Also, they are made of metal, whereas man is made of skin.” Really intriguing. Very Charlie Kaufman-esque. Probably not for everyone but definitely worth it if you like that sort of “weird social experiment” narrative. 

Fun fact: Creator and writer Dan Erickson reveals that, while “Severance” might be unsettling, it draws heavily from genuine life experiences. The concept began taking shape in his thoughts as he grappled with the monotony of a regular 9 to 5 job.

If you enjoyed Severance, you might also like: Black Mirror, Upload, Homecoming, Russian Doll, Maniac, The Expanse, Salvation, Mindhunter

Significant amounts of profanity are heard throughout the TV series. 

#8 Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan

Synopsis: When CIA analyst Jack Ryan stumbles upon a suspicious series of bank transfers his search for answers pulls him from the safety of his desk job and catapults him into a deadly game of cat and mouse throughout Europe and the Middle East, with a rising terrorist figurehead preparing for a massive attack against the US and her allies.

What You Should Know

Significant amounts of violence, gore, and profanity are shown/heard throughout the TV series. 

#7 Parks and Recreation

Synopsis: Hilarious ensemble comedy that follows Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, and her tireless efforts to make her quintessentially American town just a little bit more fun.

What You Should Know

Significant amounts of profanity, blasphemy, and sexual innuendos heard throughout the TV series. 

#6 The Blacklist 

Synopsis: Raymond “Red” Reddington, one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives, surrenders in person at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. He claims that he and the FBI have the same interests: bringing down dangerous criminals and terrorists. In the last two decades, he’s made a list of criminals and terrorists that matter the most but the FBI cannot find because it does not know they exist. Reddington calls this “The Blacklist”. Reddington will co-operate, but insists that he will speak only to Elizabeth Keen, a rookie FBI profiler.

What You Should Know

Quick takeaway: If you’re into the “former government agent turned high-profile criminal, you can’t trust a single character in the entire series” type of genre, you’ll be hooked from the start. 

Inspiration for the show: The concept of “The Blacklist” is believed to be inspired by the real-life capture of Whitey Bulger, a notorious crime lord who eluded the FBI for over 16 years and was finally captured in 2011. After his capture, it was revealed that Bulger had been a former informant for the FBI, which parallels Raymond “Red” Reddington’s role with the agency in the show.

Fun fact: Many of the stories that Red tells throughout the series, especially the humorous or quirky anecdotes, are not entirely scripted. James Spader often ad-libs or improvises these stories, adding his personal touch and making the character more unpredictable and multi-dimensional.

If you enjoyed The Blacklist, you might also like: Bosch: Legacy, Hijack, Billions, SEAL Team, The Diplomat, Treason

Substantial amounts of violence, gore, and profanity are shown/heard throughout the TV series. 

#5 S.W.A.T.

Synopsis: A locally born and bred S.W.A.T. lieutenant is torn between loyalty to the streets and duty to his fellow officers when he’s tasked to run a highly-trained unit that’s the last stop for solving crimes in Los Angeles.

What You Should Know

Quick takeaway: If you enjoy action-packed police dramas with character-driven storylines, “S.W.A.T.” is right up your alley. However, if you’re looking for a didn’t-see-that-coming kind of series, it might not be your cup of tea. 

Fun fact: The show was inspired by the 1975 television series and the 2003 film of the same name.

If you enjoyed S.W.A.T., you might also like:  NCIS, Blue Bloods, The Diplomat, MacGyver, The Blacklist, New Amsterdam, Chicago PD, SEAL Team, Alex Rider, Treason

Significant amounts of violence, profanity, and disturbing images are shown/heard throughout the TV series. 

#4 Silo 

Synopsis: In a ruined and toxic future, a community exists in a giant underground silo that plunges hundreds of stories deep. There, men and women live in a society full of regulations they believe are meant to protect them.

What You Should Know

Quick takeaway: Unique environment for a post-apocalyptic future with a very real physical strain of vertical floors that plays into the story. It’s a moderately-paced mystery that will leave you eager for the next season.

Fun fact: Graham Yost created the 10-episode post-apocalyptic drama, with direction by Morten Tyldum, based on Hugh Howey’s acclaimed novel series. Originally a standalone short story named “Wool” self-published by Howey in July 2011, it later evolved into a trilogy of novels. Set in a bleak future, the narrative revolves around the final 10,000 inhabitants of Earth, residing in an underground silo that stretches a mile deep. They strictly follow rules, thinking these safeguards protect them from the lethal external environment.

If you enjoyed Silo, you might also like: Foundation, The 100, The Expanse, The Society, 1899, Black Mirror, Severance, See, Dark, 3%, Night Sky

Significant amounts of profanity and violence are shown/heard throughout the TV series. 

#3 Yellowstone

Synopsis: Follow the violent world of the Dutton family, who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the United States. Led by their patriarch John Dutton, the family defends their property against constant attack by land developers, an Indian reservation, and America’s first National Park.

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Quick takeaway: It’s basically the Sopranos, but for cowboys.

Fun Fact: Did you know that the TV series “Yellowstone” is shot on a real, working ranch in Montana? The stunning landscapes you see on the screen come from the Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby, Montana, which doubles as the fictional Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. The show’s authentic backdrop, with its breathtaking scenery, brings a genuine touch to the series. Moreover, the show has given local tourism a major lift, as enthusiasts travel to witness the iconic locales featured in the series firsthand.

Is this show for you? The majority of the VidAngel community recommended adults only. Even with filters. Customers who are filtering this show said they are filtering out the language, sex/nudity, and a few heavy violent scenes.

If you enjoyed Yellowstone, you might also like: 1883, 1923, Tulsa King, Ozark, Mayor of Kingstown, Joe Pickett, Hell or Highwater, The English

Significant amounts of violence, gore, nudity, and profanity are shown/heard throughout the TV series. 

#2 Suits

Synopsis: While running from a drug deal gone bad, Mike Ross, a brilliant young college-dropout, slips into a job interview with one of New York City’s best legal closers, Harvey Specter. Tired of cookie-cutter law school grads, Harvey takes a gamble by hiring Mike on the spot after he recognizes his raw talent and photographic memory.

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Quick takeaway: If you enjoy character-driven dramas with a mix of legal intrigue, office politics, and relationship dynamics, “Suits” is likely worth a watch. It is known for its sharp, quick-witted exchanges which add a layer of sophistication and humor to the show. It’ll hook you from the start. You’ll watch it more than once.

Fun fact: Meghan Markle, who played the role of Rachel Zane, became internationally renowned not just for her acting, but for her real-life role as the Duchess of Sussex after marrying Prince Harry in 2018.

If you enjoyed Suits, you might also like: Bosch: Legacy, The Morning Show Friday Night Lights, New Amsterdam, Goliath, Billions, Mad Men, Blue Bloods, House, The Diplomat

Significant amounts of profanity and blasphemy are heard throughout the TV series. 

#1 Reacher

Synopsis: Jack Reacher was arrested for murder and now the police need his help. Based on the books by Lee Child.

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Quick takeaway: It builds the story arc at a solid pace with plenty of curve balls thrown your way to keep you watching, and there’s depth to the characters so that you start to feel a connection with them.

Fun fact: Alan Ritchson read all 24 Jack Reacher novels in preparation for his role as Jack Reacher. During filming, Ritchson broke a bone in his shoulder which required surgery and tore an abdominal muscle during a fight scene.

If you enjoyed Reacher, you might also like: Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Night Agent, Special Ops: Lioness’, The Recruit, Hijack, The Terminal List, SEAL Team, Citadel, The Blacklist, Citadel

Significant amounts of violence, gore, and profanity are shown/heard throughout the TV series. 

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