The 10 Best Crime Dramas To Watch After 'MobLand'

Kurt Sutter's Sons of Anarchy details the many allegiances and betrayals within the titular outlaw motorcycle club. Jax Teller (Charlie Hunnam) leads the ensemble cast, guiding the club through various criminal operations, altercations with the law, and feuds with rival gangs alongside his stepfather (Ron Perlman) and mother (Katey Sagal).

Much like MobLand, the central family extends beyond blood, offering plenty of opportunities for drama and disloyalty among the roster of likable anti-heroes. Although the motorcycle theme vastly differs from MobLand's London setting, it remains a unique entry in the mafia-heavy crime drama space. If you like series where loyalties come into question and the next plot point keeps you guessing, Sons of Anarchy will keep you on your toes.

Boardwalk Empire drops audiences into Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the height of the Prohibition Era. Steve Buscemi stars as Nucky Thompson, a corrupt politician intent on playing both sides of the law. Created by writer and executive producer of The Sopranos, Terence Winter's acclaimed crime drama delves deep into the greed and violence that go along with organized crime.

Those wanting more of MobLand's gangster vibes will find all that and more in Boardwalk Empire, which also introduces the fictionalized version of real-life mobsters like Al Capone and Lucky Luciano. As one of HBO Max's finest offerings, fans of period-set series can expect five seasons of captivating television.

Those tuning into MobLand might not realize that the project was initially conceived as a prequel to Ray Donovan, but it makes sense. After a quick comparison, it's easy to see how Tom Hardy's Harry took shape from Liev Schreiber's morally conflicted and quiet fixer. Instead of working for a specific crime family à la MobLand, titular anti-hero Ray Donovan "fixes" the criminal mishaps of his celebrity employers while also dealing with his ill-tempered ex-con father (Jon Voight).

With seven seasons of dark and gritty crime drama content, those looking for a similar series to MobLand will find a strong contender here. Compared to previous titles mentioned, like Sons of Anarchy and Boardwalk Empire, Ray Donovan edges them both out as a true spiritual successor to MobLand, so why not see where it all began?

Cillian Murphy frontlines Peaky Blinders as Tommy Shelby, leader of the titular Birmingham gang. While MobLand favors modern England, Peaky Blinders travels back in time to 1919. Shelby guides the gang through all manner of illegal and legitimate business endeavors in the aftermath of World War I.

Among its big-name cast is MobLand star Tom Hardy, who plays a substantial role as a Jewish gangster with a stone-cold heart. Largely considered one of the greatest gangster series of all time, Peaky Blinders is a must-watch for crime drama fans who enjoy historical settings and stylish set pieces. While Boardwalk Empire is also a good option for genre fans, Peaky Blinders' England takes the cake when it comes to replicating MobLand's setting.

TNT's Animal Kingdom sees high schooler J (Finn Cole) reconnecting with his estranged criminal family after his mother's death. His grandmother, Janine "Smurf" Cody (Ellen Barkin), oversees the family's illicit operations with a cool menace and a chilling oedipal hold over her sons. Loosely based on the Australian film of the same name, the series transports the Codys to sunny Oceanside, California, and fleshes out family dynamics only touched on by the film.

Those who appreciate a manipulative matriarch who's always one step ahead of everyone else will love to hate (and hate to love) Smurf. The parallels to Maeve are there, but Animal Kingdom shares a lot of DNA with Sons of Anarchy. It's just sexier, sunnier, and a whole lot more twisted. This one is for fans of crime dramas with just as much psychological depth as action scenes.

If MobLand's gangster premise appeals to you, Godfather of Harlem is another must-watch. Instead of the London cityscape and the English countryside, the Forest Whitaker-led series chronicles the rise of real-life crime boss Bumpy Johnson in Harlem, New York, during the '60s. 

Like MobLand, Godfather of Harlem primarily pits Bumpy against one opposing crime family. In this case, it is the Genoveses, a prominent sector of the Italian mob that dominates New York and New Jersey. Although the characters and events have been fictionalized, the show gives you an intimate look into the life of one of history's most infamous crime bosses. If true crime perks your ears, Godfather of Harlem delivers a solid dramatization.

Paramount+'s Mayor of Kingstown stars Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky, who inherits the title of "Mayor" after a family death. As a combination of a public figure, crime boss, and fixer, Mike has his hands in everything, from the local gangs and prisons to law enforcement and his own family drama.

Those who enjoy watching Harry bounce from one problem to another in MobLand will find a similar vibe here. Created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon ofYellowstone fame, Mayor of Kingstown has no shortage of action, but its main concern is spotlighting the corruption hidden in the US prison system.

If you want more Helen Mirren after MobLand, 1923 is a good option. The Paramount+ series serves as a bridge between prequel 1883 and Taylor Sheridan's smash hit Yellowstone series. While not technically a crime drama, 1923 has plenty of messy politics, feuds, and violence to keep pace with some of the other entries on this list, with a historical setting that feels more contained than Boardwalk Empire's decade-sprawling story.

Mirren displays a powerful chemistry with co-star Harrison Ford. Together, they elevate a series about the Dutton family's eventual acquisition of the land that will become the site of their famous ranch in Yellowstone. For those new to the franchise, you can enjoy 1923 without watching Yellowstone first, although if you're a fan of western dramas, you'll probably end up there anyway, so why not binge both?

Co-creator of Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan, delivers more crime drama goodness with Tulsa King. The Paramount+ original drops Sylvester Stallone's recently released mafia capo in the middle of Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he begins setting up his own crime network. Although billed as a drama, Tulsa King maintains an element of comedy that makes it less serious than Sheridan's many Yellowstone projects but still on par with MobLand's overall vibe. 

Due largely to Stallone's charm, Tulsa King brought in a staggering amount of viewers and even surpassed Max's House of the Dragon as the highest-rated series debut on cable. If you're searching for more crime family drama with an undertone of dark humor, Tulsa King has you covered.

Taylor Sheridan remains the reigning king of Paramount+'s original dramas. His most recent hit, Landman, plants Billy Bob Thornton's Tommy Norris in a West Texas oil drilling company. Like Hardy's fixer, Tommy has a knack for fixing problems himself, although in a much less brutal fashion.

While Landman is a neo-western, it's also a crime drama, perhaps even more so than 1923, that delves into the dark side of the oil industry and the cartel's interference. Tommy Norris falls more to the "good guy" side than MobLand's anti-heroes. However, he's a complicated character with a bad habit of spouting off profanities and drinking too much. If you like Thornton, he is a tour de force here.