While it may not have the scale of Netflix or the luster of HBO or Paramount’s Showtime, Starz continues to churn out original programming, including hits. Outlander, Party Downand huge franchises PowerIn the 2020s, you’ve decided to see what shows are trending and add Starz to your cable or streaming package. What should you watch first? These are the best shows on Starz. You can’t go wrong with any of them.
Year: 2014 to present
length: 7 seasons, 83 episodes
Author: Ronald D. Moore
This is arguably the show that put Starz original programming on the map (sorry, but Spartacus It captured the hearts of fans. From the moment it premiered in 2014, this period romantic drama with sci-fi elements built an incredibly loyal fanbase. Starring Caitriona Balfe, the film follows a WWII nurse who suddenly finds herself transported to 1743 and begins a whole new life. Based on the novel by Diana Gabaldon, Outlander There’s a reason it’s become one of Starz’s biggest critical and commercial hits – see for yourself why.
Year: 2018
length: 1 season, 10 episodes
Author: Steve James
This show should have been a bigger hit. Hoop Dreams and Life itself produced a brilliant 10-part series following students at Oak Park High School and River Forest High School during the 2015-2016 school year, and its portrayal of both the diversity of the school’s young people and the commonalities found among them made it one of the best nonfiction television shows of its time.
Years: 2015–18
length: 3 seasons, 30 episodes
creator: Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi, Tom Speziali
when evil dead Ash World brings the world of Dead Eyes to the big screen in 2023, but few people realize that a few years ago Starz aired a very good horror comedy set in this universe. And now it’s Ash! Bruce Campbell returns to the role that made him a star and made the original trilogy classics in this goofy horror hit that beautifully delivers on the unexpected blend of horror and humor.
Year: 2019
length: 1 season, 8 episodes
Author: Sarah Phelps
If you haven’t read anything by Tana French yet, put down the remote and return to this feature. In the woodsa BBC/Starz co-production, this great mystery is based on a wonderful French touch. SimilarityFrench is one of our country’s best mystery writers, and this is a wonderful introduction to her literary world.
Year: 2022
length: 1 season, 8 episodes
Author: Robbie Pickering
The Watergate scandal has been covered so much in movies, TV and documentaries that perhaps this oversaturation has led many to discount this clever and entertaining miniseries with a top-notch cast. Julia Roberts stars in this take on the Watergate scandal. She plays Martha Mitchell, wife of Attorney General John Mitchell, played by none other than Sean Penn. Dan Stevens and Betty Gilpin are also great, but the star of the show is Shea Whigham in his unforgettable role as G. Gordon Liddy.
Year: 2022–23
length: 2 seasons, 18 episodes
Author: Ellen Rapoport
Jake Johnson (New Woman) gives a career-best performance in this fan-favorite show, which was originally scheduled to premiere on Max in 2022, but was canceled midway through production on season two, then abruptly picked up by Starz (where it was unfortunately canceled after season two). Ophelia Lovibond co-stars in the story of the development of the first women’s erotic magazine in ’70s Los Angeles. The show’s fantastic period details, and its treatment of sexuality as more than just a joke, set it apart.
Year: 2014–17
length: 2 seasons, 16 episodes
creator: Harry Williams, Jack Williams
James Nesbitt gave one of the best TV performances of its era in the first season. Missing personsThe show follows the horror faced by two parents (the other being Frances O’Connor) who must deal with the disappearance of a child in France. The second season sees some great performances from David Morrissey and Keeley Hawes, but Tcheky Karyo also gives a strong performance as the detective in charge of the investigation.
Year: 2009–23
length: 3 seasons, 26 episodes
creator: John Enbom, Rob Thomas, Dan Etheridge, Paul Rudd
In 2009, Party Down Though they weren’t stars at the time, 15 years later, that couldn’t be more true when you consider that this cult comedy hit launched the careers of so many great stars, including Adam Scott, Ken Marino, Jane Lynch, Martin Starr, Jennifer Coolidge, and Lizzy Caplan. Cancelled after just two seasons so Scott and Lynch could move on to the roles that truly made them stars, the show returned in 2023 for a critically acclaimed reunion season.
Year: 2014–20
length: 6 seasons, 63 episodes
Author: Courtney A. Kemp
Outlander While “The Walking Dead” may be Starz’s biggest show, this is a close second and will undoubtedly generate more jobs with multiple series and spinoffs. The original story of a drug dealer named Ghost (Omari Hardwick) who wants to live an honest life but is drawn back into the world of crime is an easy watch, full of twists and turns and memorable characters. Power It won multiple NAACP Image Awards, including Outstanding Drama, Outstanding Actor, and Outstanding Supporting Actress. It also spawned a spinoff series, Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Canaanand Power Book IV: The ForceOf course, they’re all on Starz and are still actively producing episodes.
Year: 2022 to present
length: 2 seasons, 16 episodes
Author: Justin Haythe
Samantha Morton (In the United States) is the dramatic power of this period piece. Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France It’s written by Leonie Freda. She plays Catherine, who married into royalty at just 14 and would go on to rule for decades. It’s a sharp piece of work, and a reminder of just how good Morton can make something with the right material. How good is it? The first season has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.