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61. The Newsroom (2012)
(9/10 stars)Genres: Drama
A newsroom undergoes some changes in its workings and morals as a new team is brought in, bringing unexpected results for its existing news anchor. more
Top 80 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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(9/10 stars)62. The Witcher
(9/10 stars)Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts. more
63. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
(7/10 stars)Genres: Comedy
A wealthy family living in Bel-Air, California, receives a dubious gift from their poorer relations in Philadelphia when Will Smith arrives as The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. Will shatters the sophisticated serenity of Bel-Air with his streetwise common sense, much to the dismay of his upper-crust unc... more
64. Chaos City (Spin City)
(7/10 stars)Genres: Comedy
This situation comedy takes place in New York's City Hall. It centers on Mike Flaherty, the deputy mayor, who has to protect the slightly moronic mayor, Randall Winston from those who want to ruin his political career, and from himself, cause he is constantly making an ass of himself and Mike has to... more
65. Inuyasha
(7/10 stars)Kagome Higurashi is a modern day young girl who lives with her family by the old Higure shrine. Unbeknownst to Kagome, she is the reincarnation of priestess Kikyo and possesses the "Jewel of Four Souls" The Shikon Jewel. One ill-fated day, Kagome locates an ancient well near her home and is abruptly... more
66. Zetsuen no Tempest
(8/10 stars)The story centers around Yoshino, an ordinary high school student with a mysterious friend named Mahiro. Mahiro made a deal with a witch named Hakaze to hunt down the killers of his parents and sister. Now Mahiro is missing, and Hakaze confronts Yoshino. Yoshino find himself involved in crisis that ... more
67. Dark (2017)
(8/10 stars)A missing child sets four families on a frantic hunt for answers as they unearth a mind-bending mystery that spans three generations. more
68. One Outs
(7/10 stars)Hiromichi Kojima, the star batter of the Lycaons, heads to Okinawa to train and bring himself out of a slump. There, he meets Toua Tokuchi, a 134 km/h (83 mph) pitcher and the undisputed king of a gambling form of baseball called "One Outs". At Kojima's urging, Tokuchi signs up with the Lycaons. His... more
69. Great Teacher Onizuka (GTO)
(9/10 stars)Tough on the outside, all heart on the inside, Onizuka turned to the life of a high school teacher for less excitement and action... or so he thought. GTO, a.k.a. Great Teacher Onizuka, is the racy story of Onizuka, a former motorcycle gang member who becomes a teacher to make a difference and... to... more
70. Reacher
(8/10 stars)Jack Reacher, a veteran military police investigator, has just recently entered civilian life. Reacher is a drifter, carrying no phone and the barest of essentials as he travels the country and explores the nation he once served. more
71. Fallout
(9/10 stars)The story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have. 200 years after the apocalypse, the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters are forced to return to the incredibly complex, gleefully weird and highly violent universe waiting for them above. more
72. Young Sherlock
(9/10 stars)At age 19, Sherlock Holmes is disgraced, raw, unfiltered, and unformed, when he finds himself caught up in a murder mystery at Oxford University which threatens his freedom. Diving into his first-ever case with a wild lack of discipline, Sherlock manages to unravel a globe-trotting conspiracy that w... more
73. Eden of the East
(8/10 stars)On November 22, 2010 ten missiles strike Japan. However, this unprecedented terrorist act, later to be called as "Careless Monday," does not result in any apparent victims, and is soon forgotten by almost everyone. Then, 3 months later... Saki Morimi is a young woman currently in the United States o... more
74. Citadel
(8/10 stars)Eight years ago, Citadel, an independent global spy agency, was destroyed by a new syndicate, Manticore. With their memories wiped, elite agents Mason Kane and Nadia Sinh barely escaped with their lives. Eight years later, Mason’s former colleague, Bernard Orlic, asks for his help to prevent Mantico... more
75. GetBackers
(9/10 stars)They're the Get Backers, and they live by a simple motto: If it was taken, we'll get it back. Their success rate is 100%. They may have no luck with money, but they always come through on a job, no matter how small. Ban and Ginji are no ordinary retrieval service though. With Ginji's ability... more
76. Mein neuer Freund
(8/10 stars)Genres: Comedy
Mein neuer Freund is a German television series. It is the German adaption of the British comedy My New Best Friend running in 2005 on Pro 7. more
77. Jet Lag: The Game
(8/10 stars)Genres: Travel
We play games where the world is our board. Jet Lag: The Game is an online reality competition centered around travel. In it, players travel to various locations to complete challenges, helping them towards a larger goal - either by claiming territory or replenishing their travel budget. With the wo... more
79. Malcolm in the Middle: Lifes Still Unfair
(8/10 stars)Genres: Comedy
Twenty years have gone by since we last saw Malcolm and his family — and after all that time, they’ve learned absolutely nothing. more
80. The Orville
(7/10 stars)Follows the crew of the not-so-functional exploratory ship in the Earth's interstellar fleet, 400 years in the future. 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.