Top 10 Things to Watch Next After Fallout, Shogun and 3 Body Problem

Most Like: “Fallout” (2024-) & “3 Body Problem” (2024-)
A great psychological drama, “Yellowjackets” actually has elements of both “Fallout” and “3 Body Problem” so fans of either should definitely check it out. Following a young group of girls trapped in the Canadian wilderness, “Yellowjackets” shares many similarities with “Fallout.” It has similar themes to post-apocalyptic shows, with the girls living a primitive lifestyle focused on survival and starting different factions, each with their own goals and methods. Plus, it stars Ella Purnell as Jackie Taylor! And like “3 Body Problem,” it’s centered around themes of impending death, isolation, and the psychological impacts of trauma, all while telling a story that spans multiple time periods.

Most Like: “Shogun” (2024)
If you want another historical saga rooted in Asian history, may we suggest the South Korean drama “Six Flying Dragons”? As “Shogun” loosely relayed the founding of the Tokugawa shogunate in Japan, “Six Flying Dragons” recounts the founding of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. Joseon was a monarchy that lasted half a millennia, stretching from 1392 to 1897, when it was finally replaced by the Korean Empire. Yoo Ah-in plays Yi Bang-won, a young prince who would later become King Taejong, the third monarch of the dynasty. With a similar setting and focus on political scheming, “Six Flying Dragons” is just what you’re looking for if you happen to be missing “Shogun.”

Most Like: “Fallout” (2024-)
And if you’re looking for another post-apocalyptic thriller, look no further than “Snowpiercer”! The series is an adaptation of Jacques Lob and Jean-Marc Rochette’s graphic novel, rebooting the continuity of the 2013 Bong Joon-ho film. The series is set on the titular Snowpiercer, a train housing the last remnants of humanity following an environmental disaster. The show shares many similarities with “Fallout,” including a post-apocalyptic setting, morally ambiguous struggles for survival, and clashing factions. Both stories highlight how extreme circumstances can bring out both the best and worst in people while also reflecting on how pre-apocalypse values clash with post-disaster necessities. Just don’t expect “Fallout’s” wacky sense of humor. It is definitely not here.

Most Like: “3 Body Problem”
People who love sci-fi stories like “3 Body Problem” owe it to themselves to check out “Dark.” We seriously can’t recommend it enough. Earning widespread acclaim throughout its run, “Dark” is a German drama about generational time travel in the small town of Winden. Sort of “Twin Peaks” meets “Stranger Things”, “Dark” blends elements of many beloved shows and creates something entirely its own. And like “3 Body Problem,” “Dark” has a highly ambitious and complex storyline that explores deep philosophical themes. Both shows challenge viewers to contemplate profound ideas about our existence, all while telling a captivating story filled with great characters.

Most Like: “Fallout” (2024-)
Hey, would you look at that - another post-apocalyptic action series based on a beloved video game! The “Twisted Metal” franchise dates back to 1995, when the first game was published for the OG PlayStation. This adaptation stars Anthony Mackie as John Doe, an amnesiac deliveryman tasked with carrying a package across a post-apocalyptic America. He’s a video game character to a T, and he even shares many similarities with the protagonist of “Fallout: New Vegas,” who also works as a courier. Aside from the similar characters and setting, there is also a running commentary on the nature of violence and how technology is used in an uncivilized society … in this specific case, by making crazy death cars.

Most Like: “Shogun” (2024)
We return to political scheming with “The Last Kingdom,” a BBC drama adapted from Bernard Cornwell’s series of novels, “The Saxon Stories.” Like “Shogun,” “The Last Kingdom” dramatizes events from the distant past - in this case, the end of Anglo-Saxon England in the ninth and tenth centuries. The show chronicles various historical figures and their roles in real events, like the invasion of the Viking Great Army in the year 865. Also like “Shogun,” “The Last Kingdom” is a show about political maneuvering and power struggles, and it also features a fish out of water storyline, with protagonists finding themselves in unfamiliar lands. And hey, who can resist those beautiful period details?

Most Like: “3 Body Problem” (2024-)
One of the most ambitious sci-fi shows of the 2010s, “The Expanse” is, well, expansive. Adapted from James S. A. Corey novels of the same name, the series is set in a distant future, after humanity has colonized the Solar System and established various political factions throughout the planetary bodies. Like “3 Body Problem,” “The Expanse” revolves around humanity’s first encounter with extraterrestrial intelligence, mixed with philosophical questions about human nature. Both also contain cosmic threats endangering humankind, and both series’ use hard science grounded in reality to fuel their narratives. Those who love “3 Body Problem’s” unique blend of realism and hard science fiction owe it to themselves to check out “The Expanse.”

Most Like: “Fallout” (2024-)
Those who liked Norm’s storyline in “Fallout” will be in TV heaven with “Silo”, a dystopian drama based on a series of sci-fi books by Hugh Howey. Lucy’s inquisitive and cynical younger brother uses his technological ingenuity to unearth a terrible conspiracy in the vaults. And that’s basically what “Silo” is. Like “Fallout,” “Silo” takes place in a distant future where the last remnants of humanity live underground in a giant bunker. Rebecca Ferguson plays Juliette Nichols, an engineer who discovers a conspiracy relating to the silo and its shadowy past. A mystery box show with great acting and eye-popping production design, “Silo” is a vault side quest in TV form.

Most Like: “Shogun” (2024)
If you thought, “I want ‘Shogun’, but with Vikings,” well do we have good news for you! A beloved product of the History channel, “Vikings” is another historical drama about a brilliant leader who ushered in great change - and left behind a few trails of blood. This one follows Ragnar Lodbrok, a legendary Viking hero who raided England and established himself as a powerful king of Scandinavia. With fantastic attention to detail, “Vikings” - and its sequel “Valhalla” - mixes genuine history with tantalizing drama and crafts a superb epic in the process. Sounds a lot like “Shogun,” doesn’t it?

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

“Barbarians” (2020-)
A German Historical Drama About the Rebellion of Arminius

“Warrior” (2019-20; 2023)
A Martial Arts Drama Set In 1870s San Francisco, From a Concept by Bruce Lee

“Black Sails” (2014-17)
Set During the Golden Age of Piracy, “Black Sails” Is a Prequel to “Treasure Island”

“12 Monkeys” (2015-18)
A Sci-Fi Heavy Show About Time Travel & the End of the World

“Hello Tomorrow!” (2023)
A Sci-Fi Comedy Set in a Retrofuturistic World Reminiscent of the 1950s

Most Like: “3 Body Problem” (2024-) & “Fallout” (2024-)
We begin and end our list with a combination of “3 Body Problem” and “Fallout.” This time, we’re talking about “The 100”, an adaptation of Kass Morgan’s young adult novels. Both “The 100” and “Fallout” kick off after a catastrophic nuclear event has ravaged Earth and left survivors in various factions. Only we start in very different places - while Lucy makes her way up to the surface from a vault, the protagonists of “The 100” make their way down from a space station. And like “3 Body Problem,” “The 100” contains mysterious alien artifacts, cryosleep shenanigans, and thoughtful examinations of advanced technology and how it invites unforeseen dangers. For those who love a good post-apocalypse with a sci-fi twist, “The 100” is for you.

Can you think of any other recommendations? Let us know in the comments below!