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41. Malcolm mittendrin
(8/10 stars)A gifted and smart young man tries to navigate life, puberty, and love while trying to survive his often dimwitted, dysfunctional family. more
Top 60 Hidden Gem TV Series 2026
Discover the best hidden gem TV series in 2026. These shows are still underrated by many viewers, but rank among the strongest recommendations beyond the usual top 20.
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(8/10 stars)42. Spartacus: Blood and Sand
(8/10 stars)Spartacus, the gladiator who lead a rebellion against the Romans. From his time as an ally of the Romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator, to the rebellion he leads and its ultimate outcome. more
43. My Name Is Earl
(8/10 stars)Genres: Comedy
Earl Hickey's life has been full of poor choices and mistakes, and upon discovering that he is the holder of a winning lottery ticket, Earl is hit by a car and the ticket blows out of his hand as he lies unconscious in the street. While recovering in the hospital and watching television, Earl has a ... more
44. Burn Notice
(7/10 stars)Covert intelligence operative Michael Westen has been punched, kicked, choked and shot. And now he's received a "burn notice", blacklisting him from the intelligence community and compromising his very identity. He must track down a faceless nemesis without getting himself killed while doubling as a... more
45. Naruto Shippuden
(8/10 stars)Naruto Uzumaki, is a loud, hyperactive, adolescent ninja who constantly searches for approval and recognition, as well as to become Hokage, who is acknowledged as the leader and strongest of all ninja in the village. more
46. Dark Angel
(7/10 stars)Max is a genetically-enhanced human prototype hunted by her former military handlers through the edgy, underground street life of 21st Century America. Max is aided in her quest - both to avoid capture and reunite with her "siblings" scattered in the aftermath of their escape - by Logan Ca... more
47. Designated Survivor
(8/10 stars)Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member, is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack during the State of the Union kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession. more
48. The Expanse
(8/10 stars)Two hundred years in the future, in a fully colonized solar system, police detective Josephus Miller is given the assignment to find a missing young woman, Julie Mao. Joining his task is James Holden, former first officer of an ice freighter who is involved in an incident caused by the tense relatio... more
49. Cowboy Bebop (1998)
(8/10 stars)In the year 2071 humanity has colonized the entire Solar System through the use of "Phase Difference Space Gates". A catastrophic accident occurred during the development of the Gates, damaging both the Earth and the Moon, heavily irradiating the surface, and forcing most of mankind to evacuate to o... more
50. FlashForward
(7/10 stars)A mysterious event causes nearly everyone on the planet to simultaneously lose consciousness for 137 seconds, during which people see what appear to be visions of their lives approximately six months in the future - a global "flashforward." A team of Los Angeles FBI agents, led by Stanford Wedeckand... more
51. StartUp
(8/10 stars)Miami—A desperate banker needs to conceal stolen money. A Haitian-American gang lord wants to go legit. A Cuban-American hacker has an idea that will revolutionize the very future of money itself. Forced to work together, they unwittingly create their version of the American dream—organized crime 2.... more
52. Samurai Champloo
(9/10 stars)From the makers of Cowboy Bebop comes Samurai Champloo! Sometime during the 17th-19th century, during the Japanese "Edo era", two Samurai Warriors known as Mugen and Jin, have a chance meeting with a 15 year old girl named Fuu. Through a series of events, Fuu leads the warriors on a quest into sever... more
53. Legion
(8/10 stars)David was diagnosed with schizophrenia at a young age, and has been a patient in various psychiatric hospitals since. After Haller has an encounter with a fellow psychiatric patient, he is confronted with the possibility that there may be more to him than mental illness. more
54. Parks and Recreation
(8/10 stars)Genres: Comedy
The series follows Leslie Knope, the deputy head of the Parks and Recreation department in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana. Knope takes on a project with a nurse named Ann to turn a construction pit into a park, while trying to mentor a bored college-aged intern. However, Leslie must fight thr... more
55. Hustle
(7/10 stars)From the makers of Spooks and acclaimed writer Tony Jordan comes a slick and stylish new drama. An action-packed blend of humour and intrigue, following the fortunes of a gang of expert cons on the loose in London. They are specialists in the way of the grifter and all are keen to liberate cash from... more
56. Goliath
(8/10 stars)Once a powerful lawyer, Billy McBride is now burned out and washed up, spending more time in a bar than a courtroom. When he reluctantly agrees to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the biggest client of Cooperman & McBride, the massive law firm he helped create, Billy and his ragtag team u... more
57. Steins;Gate
(9/10 stars)Steins;Gate is about a group of friends who have customized their microwave into a device that can send text messages to the past. As they perform different experiments, an organization named SERN who has been doing their own research on time travel tracks them down and now the characters have to fi... more
58. Blue Mountain State
(7/10 stars)Genres: Comedy
Three incoming freshmen attending Midwestern college football powerhouse Blue Mountain State must quickly adapt to college life and juggle football, girls, classes and nonstop hazing. more
59. Office, The (US)
(8/10 stars)Genres: Comedy
A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and tedium. more
60. 3 Prozent
(8/10 stars)A thriller set in a world sharply divided between progress and devastation, where people are given the chance to make it to the "better side" but only 3% of the candidates succeed. more
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FAQ
Which hidden gem TV series are really worth watching?
The best hidden gem TV series are high quality shows that many viewers have not discovered yet. This ranking helps you find strong recommendations beyond mainstream hits.
Where can I stream hidden gem TV series?
Use the streaming filter to quickly see which hidden gem TV series are currently available on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max and other providers.
Why are hidden gem TV series often not part of the top 20?
Many hidden gems simply have fewer ratings than major mainstream shows. They can still be excellent and are highlighted here for exactly that reason.