American TV series about outcasts

List of the best American TV series about outcasts according to viewers: Chucky, Doom Patrol, Britannia, The Magicians, Daybreak, Cybergeddon, Chicago Justice, Lights Out, Ravenswood, American Odyssey.

In the top there are new series of 2023, a plot description and trailers for series that have already been released.

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Genrehorror, thriller, fantasy
CountryUSA

    After a vintage Chucky doll turns up at a suburban yard sale, an idyllic American town is thrown into chaos as a series of horrifying murders begin to expose the town’s hypocrisies and secrets. Meanwhile, the arrival of enemies — and allies — from Chucky’s past threatens to expose the truth behind the killings, as well as the demon doll’s untold origins.

    Markimdb: 7.8
    Genrefantastic, action, comedy, drama, detective
    CountryUSA
    Duration00:58

    The Doom Patrol’s members each suffered horrible accidents that gave them superhuman abilities — but also left them scarred and disfigured. Traumatized and downtrodden, the team found purpose through The Chief, who brought them together to investigate the weirdest phenomena in existence — and to protect Earth from what they find.

    Markimdb: 6.8
    Genreaction, fantasy, drama
    CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
    Duration00:45

    An epic drama set in 43AD as the Roman Imperial Army – determined and terrified in equal measure - returns to crush the Celtic heart of Britannia - a mysterious land ruled by warrior women and powerful druids who can channel the powerful forces of the underworld. Or so they say.

    Markimdb: 7.6
    Genrefantasy, drama, detective
    CountryUSA, Canada
    Duration01:33

    Brakebills University is a secret institution specializing in magic. There, amidst an unorthodox education of spellcasting, a group of twenty-something friends soon discover that a magical fantasy world they read about as children is all too real— and poses grave danger to humanity.

    Markimdb: 6.6
    Genrehorror, fantastic, action, comedy, melodrama
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:51

    Living his best life in post-apocalyptic LA, a slacker strives to find the girl of his dreams while outwitting mindless ghouls and cliquish gangs.

    Markimdb: 6.1
    Genrethriller
    CountryUSA, Canada

    Framed for a cyber-crime she didn't commit, FBI Special Agent Chloe Jocelyn is forced to go on the run in order to prove her innocence.

    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genredrama, crime
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:41

    The State's Attorney's dedicated team of prosecutors and investigators navigates heated city politics and controversy head-on, while fearlessly pursuing justice.

    Markimdb: 8
    Genredrama, crime, sport
    CountryUSA
    Duration00:43

    Lights Out is an American television boxing drama series from the FX network in the United States. It stars Holt McCallany as Patrick "Lights" Leary, a New Jersey native, and former heavyweight champion boxer who is considering a comeback. The series premiered on January 11, 2011 at 10 pm ET/PT. On March 24, 2011, FX announced the cancellation of the show. The final episode aired on April 5.

    Markimdb: 6.3
    Genrehorror, thriller, drama, detective
    CountryUSA

    The town of Rosewood has been suffering from a curse for generations. Five strangers suddenly feel connected by this fatal curse and feel the need to dig in the town's mysterious and horrible history before it's to late for each one of them.

    Markimdb: 7.2
    Genreaction, thriller, drama
    CountryUSA
    Duration03:13

    In this "Traffic"-like action drama, an international conspiracy explodes when three strangers' lives unexpectedly collide - a female soldier, a corporate lawyer and a political activist.

    Markimdb: 7.8
    Genrecomedy, history
    CountryUSA

    Historical reenactments from A-list talent as told by inebriated storytellers. A unique take on the familiar and less familiar people and events from America’s great past as great moments in history are retold with unforgettable results.

    Markimdb: 7.1
    Genredocumentary, crime
    CountryUSA

    New York City in the 1970s was ruled with a bloody fist by five mafia families, until a group of federal agents tried the unthinkable: taking them down.

    Markimdb: 7.1
    Genrecomedy
    CountryUSA
    Duration00:22

    Contra Security is a high tech security firm that specializes in breaking in as a way to test security measures. The team members comprise various skills, and even more various personalities.

    Markimdb: 6.5
    Genrecomedy
    CountryUSA
    Duration00:31

    Four relationship-phobic people are unexpectedly thrust into one another's lives and form an unlikely bond in a townhouse in Queens, NY.

    Markimdb: 8.2
    Genrecomedy, crime
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:02

    Miles Daly works as muscle for a murderous crime ring in Nevada and attempts to change professions and become a movie producer, laundering money through a Hollywood film with the help of washed-up filmmaker Rick Moreweather. Based on Elmore Leonard’s 1990 New York Times bestselling novel.

    Markimdb: 8.1
    Genreaction, comedy, drama, adventure, cartoon, crime
    CountryUSA
    Duration00:22

    Black Dynamite is an American animated television series based on the 2009 film of the same name, although the series follows a separate continuity, with some back-references to the film. The series was announced shortly after the release of the film, the 10-minute pilot episode was released on Adult Swim Video on August 8, 2011, and the full series premiered on Cartoon Network's late night programming block, Adult Swim, on July 15, 2012. Michael Jai White, Byron Minns, Tommy Davidson and Kym Whitley reprise their film roles as Black Dynamite, Bullhorn, Cream Corn and Honeybee, respectively.

    Markimdb: 7.5
    Genredrama, history
    CountryUSA

    Enslaved teenager Henry Shackleford, aka Little Onion, becomes a member in abolitionist John Brown’s motley family during the Bleeding Kansas era before the Civil War.

    Markimdb: 7.8
    Genrecomedy
    CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
    Duration00:28

    A British husband-and-wife comedy writing team travel to Hollywood to remake their successful British TV series, with disastrous results.

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genrefantastic, thriller, drama
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:05

    The peaceful alien invasion of Earth by the mysterious “Overlords,” whose arrival begins decades of apparent utopia under indirect alien rule, at the cost of human identity and culture.

    Markimdb: 7.5
    Genrecomedy
    CountryUSA

    Comedy about a husband and wife trying to raise their five kids in a New York two-bedroom apartment.

    Markimdb: 6.3
    Genrecomedy
    CountryUSA

    Terry Gannon Jr. was an All Star softball player until life threw her a couple curve balls: a baby, a lost college scholarship and a loser for a husband. After striking out on her own, Terry and her son Danny move in with her estranged father, Terry Sr. aka "The Cannon," an opinionated, beer-guzzling, ex-athlete who never quite made the cut as a single father or professional baseball player. When Terry reluctantly offers to coach Danny and a group of other athletically-challenged hopefuls, her past comes rushing back.

    Markimdb: 7.4
    Genrethriller, drama, crime, detective
    CountryUSA

    A complex thriller revolving around three characters, each with troubling pasts clouding their intersecting motives: Emma is a young woman who once loved a dangerous killer, John is a former serial predator desperate for redemption, and a grieving mother Mary who is obsessed with finding her missing daughter.

    Markimdb: 6.1
    Genrehorror, fantastic, thriller, fantasy, comedy, drama, detective
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:24

    Set in a single room of an average American motel, each episode tells a different story of the assorted characters who pass through it.

    Markimdb: 8.7
    Genrecomedy, drama
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:10

    It’s 1958 Manhattan and Miriam “Midge” Maisel has everything she’s ever wanted - the perfect husband, kids, and Upper West Side apartment. But when her life suddenly takes a turn and Midge must start over, she discovers a previously unknown talent - one that will take her all the way from the comedy clubs of Greenwich Village to a spot on Johnny Carson’s couch.

    Markimdb: 7.3
    Genrefantastic, action, comedy, cartoon
    CountryUSA

    Axe Cop is an animated series based on the webcomic of the same name. It premiered on Fox on July 21, 2013, as a part of the channel's Animation Domination HD programming block. The series aired 6 11-minute episodes in its first season, which will later expand to half-hour episodes should the show be renewed for a second season.

    Markimdb: 6.6
    Genrecomedy, melodrama
    CountryUSA
    Duration00:22

    Mad Love is an American television series that aired on CBS from February 14 to May 16, 2011. The sitcom was planned as a mid-season replacement during the 2010–11 television season. On May 15, 2011, Mad Love was officially cancelled by CBS.

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genrethriller, drama, detective
    CountryUSA, Mexico
    Duration00:43

    Persons Unknown is an American mystery drama television series that revolves around strangers who are imprisoned inside a small ghost town. The thirteen-episode summer series premiered on June 7, 2010 at 10:00 p.m. on NBC. On June 30, NBC moved the show to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday from its Monday time slot. It completed its run on August 28, 2010. The series was canceled shortly thereafter.

    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genrecomedy
    CountryUSA

    A sitcom about three divorced men sharing an apartment across the hall from their female divorce attorney, who is also their landlord.

    Markimdb: 7.3
    Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
    CountryUSA

    Two worlds collide when Josh, a wealthy young tech entrepreneur, meets Gabi, a feisty young food blogger, looking to be his personal chef. Gabi is desperate for the job and must prove herself, mostly to Josh's aide, who prefers a famous chef for the job. When Josh enlists Gabi to prepare a romantic meal for him and his girlfriend, the dinner goes awry and Gabi finds herself in a very awkward position. With the help of her best friend Sofia and Josh's housekeeper, Gabi turns a difficult situation into an opportunity for employment and maybe even love. Gabi gets some much needed help and advice from Josh’s assistant and his housekeeper.

    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genredrama
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:00

    Powerhouse lawyer Jessica Pearson adjusts to the dirty world of Chicago politics.

    Markimdb: 8.8
    Genredocumentary, news
    CountryUSA

    A documentary news series with a taboo-breaking team who deliver incredible news stories from around the world.

    Markimdb: 7.2
    Genrehorror, thriller, drama, crime, detective
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:35

    Tech genius Lindy, convinced by her roommate to begin online dating, begins to suspect that one of her mysterious suitors may be a deadly cyber stalker. When her friends at the elusive cyber-police uncover a potential serial killer in Manhattan, all signs point to one of Lindy’s dates. Teaming up with this band of hackers Lindy works to solve the murders while unleashing her own style of justice on the streets of New York City.

    Markimdb: 7.1
    Genrehorror, thriller, comedy, drama, crime, detective
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:14

    What starts as a YouTube video going viral, soon leads to problems for the teenagers of Lakewood and serves as the catalyst for a murder that opens up a window to the town's troubled past. Everyone has secrets. Everyone tells lies. Everyone is fair game.

    Markimdb: 7.5
    Genrecomedy, drama, family, sport
    CountryUSA

    In present day Minnesota, the Mighty Ducks have evolved from scrappy underdogs to an ultra-competitive, powerhouse youth hockey team. After 12-year-old Evan is unceremoniously cut from the Ducks, he and his mom Alex set out to build their own ragtag team of misfits to challenge the cutthroat, win-at-all-costs culture of competitive youth sports.

    Markimdb: 5.3
    Genrecomedy
    CountryUSA
    Duration00:30

    An always inappropriate, fearless and unapologetic former trophy wife masquerades as a teacher in order to find a new man after her wealthy husband leaves her penniless.

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genredrama, detective
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:00

    The story of the mysterious and brilliant Jack Parsons in 1940s Los Angeles as by day he helps birth the discipline of American rocketry and by night is a performer of sex magick rituals and a disciple to occultist Aleister Crowley.

    Markimdb: 8.4
    Genredrama, music, biography
    CountryUSA

    In the early 1990s in New York, during the height of the crack cocaine epidemic, a visionary musician named Bobby Diggs aka The RZA begins to form a super group of a dozen young, black men, who will eventually rise to become one of the unlikeliest success stories in American music history.

    Markimdb: 7.7
    Genreaction, drama, crime
    CountryUSA
    Duration00:46

    The series follows officers of the Chicago Police Department as they fight crime on the streets and try to expose political corruption within the city.

    Markimdb: 7.9
    Genremelodrama, drama, family
    CountryUSA
    Duration00:43

    The story of two teenage girls who discover they were accidentally switched as newborns in the hospital. Bay Kennish grew up in a wealthy family with two parents and a brother, while Daphne Vasquez, who lost her hearing at an early age due to a case of meningitis, grew up with a single mother in a working-class neighborhood. Things come to a dramatic head when both families meet and struggle to learn how to live together for the sake of the girls.

    Markimdb: 8.1
    Genredrama
    CountryUSA

    The parallel lives of identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in an epic story of betrayal, sacrifice and forgiveness set against the backdrop of 20th century America.

    Markimdb: 8.9
    Genrethriller, drama, crime, detective
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:00

    An American anthology police detective series utilizing multiple timelines in which investigations seem to unearth personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within or outside the law.

    Markimdb: 7.4
    Genrehorror, fantastic, thriller, drama, detective
    CountryUSA

    An archivist takes a job restoring damaged videotapes and gets pulled into the vortex of a mystery involving the missing director and a demonic cult.

    Markimdb: 7.3
    Genrecomedy, cartoon
    CountryUSA
    Duration00:21

    Unsupervised is an American animated sitcom which ran on FX from January 19, 2012 to December 20, 2012. The show was created and, for the most part, written by David Hornsby, Scott Marder, and Rob Rosell. On March 30, 2012, Unsupervised was renewed for a second season. However, on November 17, 2012, Glenn Howerton said via Twitter that the show would not return. A later message stated that three new episodes produced for the first season would air on December 6, 13, and 20 and would serve as the end of the series.

    Markimdb: 7.7
    Genrefantastic, thriller, drama, detective
    CountryUSA, United Kingdom

    Young computer engineer Lily Chan investigates the secretive development division of her employer, a cutting-edge tech company based in San Francisco, which she believes is behind the murder of her boyfriend.

    Markimdb: 8.1
    Genrefantastic, comedy, drama, detective
    CountryUSA

    Crash-landed alien Harry takes on the identity of a small-town Colorado doctor. Arriving with a secret mission, he starts off living a simple life…but things get a bit rocky when he’s roped into solving a local murder and realizes he needs to assimilate into his new world. As he does, he begins to wrestle with the moral dilemma of his mission and asking the big life questions like: “Are human beings worth saving?” and “Why do they fold their pizza before eating it?”

    Markimdb: 7.4
    Genrecomedy
    CountryUSA

    A British newscaster moves to Los Angeles with his alcoholic manservant and the baggage of several failed marriages to host a sanctimonious talk show.

    Markimdb: 8.3
    Genredocumentary, crime
    CountryUSA

    A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.

    Markimdb: 7.3
    Genredrama, biography, history
    CountryUSA

    This limited series chronicles the incredible true story of Madam C.J. Walker, who was the first African American self-made millionaire.

    Markimdb: 6.5
    Genrecomedy, crime, detective, music
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:30

    Fictional author-filmmaker, Eric Jonrosh, adapts his epic tale of a pianist-turned-detective investigating a murder in the 1950s underground jazz scene.

    Markimdb: 7
    Genrefantastic, action, drama
    CountryUSA
    Duration00:43

    Defiance is an American science fiction television show that takes place in the future on a radically transformed Earth containing new species arriving from space. In the show, Joshua Nolan works as the lawman for the town of Defiance, a community where humans and intelligent extraterrestrial species coexist. The show follows Nolan, his adopted alien daughter Irisa, and the town's new mayor Amanda Rosewater.




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