TV Shows Similar to The West Wing (1999–2006)
Bones
Crime, Drama
A Muslim ambassador is unexpectedly caught with a band of Vikings, notorious for their fierce reputation. Initially repulsed by their customs, he discovers a surprising admiration for their strength and loyalty as…
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7.8
24
Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime
"24" offers a relentlessly suspenseful experience, unfolding each season as a single, gripping twenty-four-hour period in the life of counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer. The series uses real-time storytelling to build a thrilling…
7.8
8.4
House of Cards
Drama
House of Cards is a contemporary drama set in Washington, D.C., exploring the ruthless world of politics through the eyes of Frank Underwood. A relentlessly ambitious politician, Frank uses cunning strategies to…
8.0
8.6
The 4400
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
"4400" explores a strange event: people who were lost or declared dead suddenly reappear. They look the same but now possess extraordinary abilities. As these 4400 individuals try to fit back into…
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Carnival Row
Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
In a city where humans and magical creatures live side-by-side, a series of savage crimes targeting fairies throws everything into chaos. Detective Riley, who sees the world differently, is assigned to the…
7.7
7.6
The Spy
Drama
This intense historical thriller tells the story of Eli Cohen, an ordinary Israeli clerk who becomes a remarkable secret agent. During the turbulent 1960s, Cohen assumes a false identity and infiltrates Syria…
7.4
7.9
Tyrant
Drama, War & Politics
An ordinary American family is drawn into the intense politics of a Middle Eastern country. Barry, the younger son of the nation's dictator, returns after 20 years in exile, bringing his wife…
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7.7
State of Affairs
Drama
In a world where every choice has deadly consequences, Charleston Tucker is the key to national security, compiling the President's Daily Briefing – a summary of the most critical threats facing the…
5.6
6.3
Alpha House
Comedy, Drama
Four Republican senators, navigating re-election worries, legal troubles, and the endless cycle of political events, unexpectedly find themselves sharing a house in Washington D.C. Bound by these shared pressures, they forge an…
7.2
7.5
Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye
Family, Drama, Crime
This true story becomes a gripping TV series about a young woman who is deaf and discovers she has an extraordinary talent for lip reading. She joins the FBI in Washington, D.C.,…
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7.5
E-Ring
Action & Adventure, Drama
E-Ring is a military drama about the inner workings of the Pentagon. Created by Ken Robinson and David McKenna and executive produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, it premiered on NBC in 2005. The…
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