Anthologies

14 Best Anthology TV Series

1

Lawmen

Paramount+

If you don’t already know the story of Bass Reeves, you’re in for a treat. The first season of Lawmen follows the historic figure, who happened to be the first African-American U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River. His story is riveting and heroic. We can’t wait to see what other lawmen are featured in future seasons!

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2

Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings

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Netflix

Every Dolly Parton song comes with its own story, no matter if it’s real or fiction! This Netflix series creates different narratives inspired by eight of Dolly’s songs, and it’s just about the sweetest thing you’ll ever watch.

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3

The Haunting

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Netflix

The Haunting consists of two seasons: The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor. They tell two separate, eerily beautiful stories of spirits who remain on earth. Those who encounter them find this to be both terrifying and strangely beneficial. Both seasons see actress Victoria Pedretti as its lead, playing different characters in each.

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4

The Twilight Zone

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Cayuga Productions, Inc.

This just might be *the* anthology series of all anthology series! Each episode of this hit classic series follows a different average Joe in their normal lives. When each of them experience some supernatural things, they enter what we know as the “Twilight Zone!”

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5

Modern Love

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Amazon Prime

Love is… complicated, that’s for sure! Don’t believe us? Watch this cute series, which brings to light a fresh set of characters in each episode, all of which are in the middle of exploring their love lives in New York City. The catch is, most episodes feature some A-list stars, like Emma Stone, Anne Hathaway, Angela Bassett, and so many more!

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6

Black Mirror

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Netflix

There are six seasons of this popular Netflix show! Every episode introduces viewers to an entirely different scenario (some sweet, others not so much). All episodes usually have some sort of relationship with the world of technology, and all of its pros and cons. What’s cool about this one is that technically speaking, every episode takes place in the same universe!

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7

Inside No. 9

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BBC Studios Comedy Productions

Those who like dark comedy will love the angle Inside No. 9 takes. Each episode exhibits a different tale, following the life of seemingly mundane characters who somehow all are connected to the number 9. Whether it be the number of their apartment, street name, or… anything, the number follows them!

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8

True Detective

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HBO

True Detective fans, rise up! There are four seasons of this rather grueling show, which centers around a new set of detectives and their daunting cases with each one. The most recent season stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis, but previous seasons have seen Woody Harrelson, Matthew McConaughey, and other big names!

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9

Love Life

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Lionsgate Television

There’s always “the one that got away.” But what if there were multiple? Does that mean there’s a common denominator here? Anna Kendrick leads this series about a gal whose exes want to tell their side of the story.

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10

Fargo

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FX Productions

This one is for fans of Western series. While Fargo is technically one show, those who watch are able to dive into a new storyline each season, all of them following some sort of murder investigation that takes place in a random Midwestern town. Don’t get close to any of the characters… they just might fool ya!

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11

The Romanoffs

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Amazon Prime Video

If you met someone who *swore* they were a descendent of a Russian royal family, you’d probably think they were bluffing. But when you meet eight people who all claim this, then you know something must be up. Could crew really be connected, even if it’s not in the way that they think?

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12

American Crime Story

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Scott & Larry Productions

Each season of American Crime Story focuses on a real legal matter that took place in the USA at one point or another. All, however, bring different perspectives to each!

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13

Amazing Stories

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Apple TV+

Do you know just how far your imagination can take you? Amazing Stories on Apple TV+ shows us the lengths you can go when you open your mind to the strange, fascinating, and peculiar things in life. New characters each episode means new stories every time.

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14

Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities

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Netflix

Eight sets of horrifying tales created by the one and only Guillermo del Toro seems like a dream. Or should we say nightmare? Well, watch for yourself, and let us know!

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Josiah is the Digital Content Producer for the commerce team at Popular Mechanics, Best Products, Runner’s World, and Bicycling Magazine. He also writes for “BIO Buys”—a column on Biography.com—giving readers the lowdown on what products their favorite celebs are using. In another life, Josiah was an editor at ThePioneerWoman.com, where he sharpened his expertise on all things lifestyle, food-news, and entertainment. Outside work related matters, he’s a fan of Studio Ghibli films, unimportant reality TV drama, and melancholy Lorde songs. 

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