20 Best Drama TV Shows on Starz 2026
Explore 20 Starz drama picks, from Outlander and Black Sails to Spartacus, Party Down, and new hits like Outlander: Blood of My Blood.
If you’re searching for the best drama TV shows on Starz, this lineup gives you a strong mix of sweeping history, romance, danger, and sharp character work. You’ll find fan favorites like Outlander, Black Sails, Spartacus, and The White Princess, alongside newer buzz titles such as Outlander: Blood of My Blood and The Couple Next Door. There’s also room for lighter energy with Party Down and for imaginative storytelling in Da Vinci's Demons. Across the full page, the picks span adventure, drama, fantasy, romance, and comedy, so there’s something here whether you want epic battles or slow-burn relationships. With 20 titles to explore, this guide makes it easy to find your next Starz binge.
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Outlander
adventure · drama · fantasy · romance
The story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743, where she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. When she is forced to marry Jamie, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate affair is ignited that tears Claire's heart between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.
Directed by Metin Hüseyin, Jamie Payne, Stephen Woolfenden, Anna Foerster, Brian KellyCast Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, John BellNetflixStarz -
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Party Down
comedy · drama
A group of struggling actors and dysfunctional dreamers wait for their big break while they are stuck serving hors d'oeurves for a Hollywood catering company 'Party Down.'
Directed by Bryan Gordon, Fred Savage, Ken Marino, David Wain, Heather JackCast Adam Scott, Ken Marino, Ryan Hansen, Martin Starr, Lizzy CaplanAmazon Prime VideoStarzFreevee -
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Outlander: Blood of My Blood
drama
From the battlefields of World War I to the rugged Highlands of 18th century Scotland, two fated couples must defy the forces that seek to tear them apart, unfolding in surprising and unforeseen ways in this romantic saga that unfolds across time.
Directed by Azhur Saleem, Jamie Payne, Emer Conroy, Matthew MooreCast Jeremy Irvine, Hermione Corfield, Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Tony CurranAmazon Prime VideoStarz -
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Spartacus
action · adventure · biography · drama · romance
The life of Spartacus, the gladiator who led a rebellion against the Romans.
Directed by Jesse Warn, Michael Hurst, Rick Jacobson, Mark Beesley, T.J. ScottCast Manu Bennett, Daniel Feuerriegel, Peter Mensah, Lucy Lawless, Nick E. TarabayNetflixStarz -
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Black Sails
action · adventure · drama
The pirate adventures of Captain Flint and his men twenty years prior to Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic “Treasure Island.” Flint, the most brilliant and most feared pirate captain of his day, takes on a fast-talking young addition to his crew who goes by the name John Silver. Threatened with extinction on all sides, they fight for the survival of New Providence Island, the most notorious criminal haven of its day – a debauched paradise teeming with pirates, prostitutes, thieves and fortune seekers, a place defined by both its enlightened ideals and its stunning brutality.
Directed by Steve Boyum, Alik Sakharov, Lukas Ettlin, Stefan Schwartz, Neil MarshallCast Toby Stephens, Luke Arnold, Toby Schmitz, Hannah New, Jessica Parker KennedyAmazon Prime VideoStarz -
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The White Princess
drama · history · romance · war
The story of Elizabeth of York, the White Queen's daughter, and her marriage to the Lancaster victor, Henry VII. Based on the Philippa Gregory book of the same name.
Directed by Jamie Payne, Alex KalymniosCast Jodie Comer, Rebecca Benson, Jacob Collins-Levy, Richard Dillane, Michelle FairleyAmazon Prime VideoStarz -
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Da Vinci's Demons
adventure · biography · drama · fantasy · history · mystery · romance
The series follows the "untold" story of Leonardo Da Vinci: the genius during his early years in Renaissance Florence. As a 25-year old artist, inventor, swordsman, lover, dreamer and idealist, he struggles to live within the confines of his own reality and time as he begins to not only see the future, but invent it.
Directed by Peter Hoar, MJ Bassett, David S. Goyer, Jamie Payne, Paul WilmshurstCast Tom Riley, Gregg Chilingirian, Eros V, Laura Haddock, Blake RitsonAmazon Prime VideoStarzPeacock PremiumFreevee -
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The Couple Next Door
drama · mystery & thriller
Evie and Pete move into an upscale neighborhood and find themselves in a world of curtain twitching and status anxiety. They find friendship in the shape of the couple next door, alpha traffic cop Danny and his wife, glamorous yoga instructor Becka, but after Danny and Evie share a passionate night together there is trouble ahead.
Directed by Dries VosCast Hugh Dennis, Janine Duvitski, Sam Heughan, Aggy K. Adams, Sam PalladioStarz -
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Fightland
crime · drama
A disgraced boxing champion is released from prison and returns to London to take revenge on the crime family that betrayed him.
Directed by Otto Bathurst, Tessa Hoffe, Colm McCarthy, Sebastian ThielCast Howard Charles, Deborah Ayorinde, Charles Babalola, Anita-Joy Uwajeh, Nicholas PinnockAmazon Prime VideoStarz -
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Amadeus
biography · drama · history
25-year-old Amadeus arrives in Vienna, unemployed after his father’s death. He allies with singer Constanze Weber, who helps bring him into the orbit of court composer Salieri, igniting a rivalry that defines their legacies.
Directed by Julian Farino, Alice SeabrightCast Paul Bettany, Gabrielle Creevy, Will Sharpe, Jess Alexander, Jonathan ArisStarz -
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Sweetpea
comedy · drama · thriller
Rhiannon Lewis doesn't make much of an impression - people walk past her in the street without a second glance. That is until she is pushed over the edge and loses control. Rhiannon's life transforms, but can she keep her killer secret?
Directed by Ella JonesCast Calam Lynch, Ella Purnell, Tim Samuels, Jon Pointing, Nicôle LeckyStarz -
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Three Women
drama
An intimate, moving, uplifting portrait of real women reclaiming their lives for themselves.
Directed by Louise Friedberg, So Yong Kim, Cate Shortland, Lisa Brühlmann, Ekwa MsangiCast Shailene Woodley, Betty Gilpin, DeWanda Wise, Gabrielle Creevy, Blair UnderwoodStarz -
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The Missing
crime · drama · mystery
A gripping anthological relationship thriller series exploring the emotional fallout of a child's abduction not only on the family but on the wider community, told over two time frames.
Directed by Tom Shankland, Ben Chanan, Michael Samuels, William McGregorCast Tchéky Karyo, Anastasia Hille, James Nesbitt, Frances O'Connor, Keeley HawesAmazon Prime VideoStarz -
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The Listeners
drama
An English teacher begins to hear a low humming sound that no one else around her can hear.
Directed by Janicza BravoCast Rebecca Hall, Ollie West, Prasanna Puwanarajah, Mia Tharia, Niamh McCannStarz -
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Power Book III: Raising Kanan
crime · drama
Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, this prequel to "Power" revolves around the coming of age of Kanan Stark.
Directed by Rob Hardy, Monty DeGraff, Mario Van Peebles, Eif Rivera, Hernán OtañoCast Patina Miller, London Brown, Hailey Kilgore, Mekai Curtis, Malcolm M. MaysAmazon Prime VideoStarz -
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Power
crime · drama
A successful New York entrepreneur lives a double life as the head of a drug empire that serves only the rich and influential, all while wanting to escape the underworld and keep his family safe.
Directed by Sanford Bookstaver, MJ Bassett, Rob Hardy, Hernán Otaño, Anthony HemingwayCast Omari Hardwick, Lela Loren, Naturi Naughton, Joseph Sikora, Shane JohnsonAmazon Prime VideoHuluStarz -
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The White Queen
drama · history · romance · war
Set against the backdrop of the Wars of the Roses, the series is the story of the women caught up in the protracted conflict for the throne of England.
Directed by Colin Teague, James Kent, Jamie PayneCast Aneurin Barnard, Rebecca Ferguson, Amanda Hale, Faye Marsay, Max IronsAmazon Prime VideoStarz -
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Sweetbitter
comedy · drama
Shortly after arriving in New York City, 22-year-old Tess lands a job at a celebrated downtown restaurant. Swiftly introduced to the world of drugs, alcohol, love, lust, dive bars, and fine dining, she learns to navigate the chaotically alluring, yet punishing life she has stumbled upon.
Directed by Stuart Zicherman, Marta Cunningham, Augustine Frizzell, Geeta Vasant Patel, Adam BernsteinCast Ella Purnell, Tom Sturridge, Evan Jonigkeit, Eden Epstein, Jasmine MathewsAmazon Prime VideoStarz -
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The Spanish Princess
drama · history · romance
The beautiful Spanish princess, Catherine of Aragon, navigates the royal lineage of England with an eye on the throne.
Directed by Lisa Clarke, Chanya Button, Daina Reid, Birgitte Stærmose, Stephen WoolfendenCast Laura Carmichael, Aaron Cobham, Charlotte Hope, Stephanie Levi-John, Ruairi O'ConnorAmazon Prime VideoStarz -
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The Nowhere Man
action · drama · thriller
A traumatized ex-soldier is drawn back into a world of violence when he witnesses a home invasion and has no choice but to intervene.
Directed by Gareth Crocker, Fred WolmaransCast Bonko Khoza, Dineo Rasedile, Naturi Naughton, Nathan Castle, Greg KriekStarz
Wrapping Up
From time-travel romance to pirate drama and courtly intrigue, these Starz picks cover a wide range of moods without losing their dramatic edge. If you want a list that balances well-known series with newer releases, this page is built to help you narrow down what to watch next. Bookmark it and come back whenever you want a fresh recommendation, since the selection is updated regularly. With 20 titles on hand, it’s a practical place to compare favorites, rediscover older hits, and spot something new.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is this list updated?
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Do I need a Starz subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Starz. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
How are these drama shows ranked?
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Last updated: September 4, 2026