Shows that feel likeSeven Deadly Sins (2008–2009)

Name: Seven Deadly Sins
Genre: documentary

The series traces the history of the seven deadly sins, how they became part of religious doctrine, and looks at historical figures who have been the worst perpetrators of each. Each of the seven sins is explored, from their origins and nature, their opposing virtue, and their corresponding punishment.

If you loved Seven Deadly Sins, the closest series we have are Planet Earth (2006), Sex, Explained (2020) and The Last Dance (2020). All three share Seven Deadly Sins' contemplative feel, which is what we rank on before quality.

Seen the big three already? The under-the-radar pick below is Ray Donovan (2013).

★ 7.9 IMDb ↗TMDB ↗1 season · Historycontemplative

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If Seven Deadly Sins hit the spot, these will too

Planet Earth

2006 · 1 season · BBC One

★ 9.4documentaryMax

Contemplative documentary in both cases

David Attenborough celebrates the amazing variety of the natural world in this epic documentary series, filmed over four years across 64 different countries.

Sex, Explained

2020 · 1 season · Netflix

★ 6.9documentaryNetflix

Documentary built on stillness, twice over

From the biology of attraction to the history of birth control, explore the ins and outs of sex in this entertaining and enlightening series.

The Last Dance

2020 · 1 season · ESPN

★ 9documentaryNetflix

Contemplative documentary, and it commits to that

A 10-part documentary chronicling the untold story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty with rare, never-before-seen footage and sound from the 1997-98 championship season – plus over 100 interviews with famous figures and basketball’s biggest names.

Pasión de Gavilanes

2003–2022 · 2 seasons · Telemundo

★ 7.8dramaPeacock

Products of the same few years

The difference: Leans harder into drama than Seven Deadly Sins does

The Reyes-Elizondo's idyllic lives are shattered by a murder charge against Eric and León.

Chicago Fire

2012– · 15 seasons · NBC

★ 8dramaPeacock

Contemporaries, and it shows

An edge-of-your-seat view into the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America's noblest professions. For the firefighters, rescue squad and paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51, no occupation is more stressful or dangerous, yet so rewarding and exhilarating. These courageous men and women are among the elite who forge headfirst into danger when everyone else is running the other way and whose actions make the difference between life and death.

Mad Men

2007–2015 · 7 seasons · AMC

★ 8.7dramaMax

Same era, same wavelength

Set in 1960-1970 New York, this sexy, stylized and provocative drama follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising.

De viaje con los Derbez

2019– · 5 seasons · Prime Video

★ 6.2documentaryPrime Video

The same documentary instincts

The series follows the fun and endearing Derbez family as they discover new cultures in foreign lands and for the first time – all together and unfiltered.

Downton Abbey

2010–2015 · 6 seasons · ITV1

★ 8.7dramaPrime VideoPeacock

A 2010s answer to the same itch

A chronicle of the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the post-Edwardian era—with great events in history having an effect on their lives and on the British social hierarchy.

The Bible

2013 · 1 season · History

★ 7.5drama

Same instincts, 5 years apart

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

Ray Donovan

2013–2020 · 7 seasons · Showtime

★ 8.3dramaParamount+

Different title, same corner of the shelf

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.