20 Best TV Shows on Starz 2026
Find your next Starz binge with action, comedy, horror, thriller, and drama picks like Outlander, Black Sails, Party Down, and Ash vs Evil Dead.
If you’re searching for what to watch on Starz, this lineup makes it easy to jump between big, bold stories and character-driven drama. You’ll find cult favorite energy in Ash vs Evil Dead, pirate action in Black Sails, and time-bending romance in Outlander. For something with sharper tension, try Sweetpea, The Couple Next Door, or The Missing, while Party Down and Sweetbitter bring a lighter, messier side of TV. Fans of history and power struggles can also turn to Spartacus, The White Queen, The Serpent Queen, and Da Vinci's Demons.
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Ash vs Evil Dead
action · comedy · horror · thriller
Bruce Campbell reprises his role as Ash Williams, an aging lothario and chainsaw-handed monster hunter who’s spent the last three decades avoiding maturity, and the terrors of the Evil Dead. But when a Deadite plague threatens to destroy all of mankind, he’s forced to face his demons — both metaphorical and literal.
Why watch: If you like horror with dark humor and action, this is a strong pick. Its mix of comedy, thriller, and monster-hunting chaos should appeal to viewers who want something fast, wild, and offbeat.
Directed by Mark Beesley, Rick Jacobson, Tony Tilse, MJ Bassett, David FrazeeCast Bruce Campbell, Ray Santiago, Dana DeLorenzo, Lucy Lawless, Jill Marie JonesAmazon Prime VideoStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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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.'
Why watch: If you enjoy workplace comedies with a little awkwardness and heart, this one fits well. The drama adds some extra texture to the story of struggling actors trying to get by.
Directed by Bryan Gordon, Fred Savage, Ken Marino, David Wain, Heather JackCast Adam Scott, Ken Marino, Ryan Hansen, Martin Starr, Lizzy CaplanNetflixAmazon Prime VideoStarzFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Tip Toe
drama · mystery & thriller
An ordinary Manchester suburb becomes a minefield of lies and violence when Leo gives neighbour Clive his spare key.
Why watch: If you’re drawn to tense, character-focused mysteries, this drama-thriller sounds like a good match. The suburban setup suggests a story built on secrets, pressure, and bad decisions.
Directed by Peter HoarCast Elizabeth Berrington, Pooky Quesnel, Paul Rhys, David Morrissey, Alan CummingStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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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.
Why watch: If you like romantic drama with a historical sweep, this may be for you. Its story spans World War I and 18th century Scotland, so it should suit viewers who enjoy big emotional stakes.
Directed by Azhur Saleem, Jamie Payne, Emer Conroy, Matthew MooreCast Jeremy Irvine, Hermione Corfield, Harriet Slater, Jamie Roy, Tony CurranAmazon Prime VideoStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Outlander
4 Emmy nominations
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.
Why watch: If you want a mix of adventure, fantasy, romance, and drama, this is an easy recommendation. Its time-travel premise and love triangle setup give it broad appeal for viewers who like sweeping stories.
Directed by Metin Hüseyin, Jamie Payne, Stephen Woolfenden, Anna Foerster, Brian KellyCast Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, John BellNetflixStarzMore details on IMDb →
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Spartacus
action · adventure · biography · drama · romance
The life of Spartacus, the gladiator who led a rebellion against the Romans.
Why watch: If gladiator stories and rebellion narratives appeal to you, this is a natural choice. Its action, adventure, biography, and romance labels suggest a large-scale historical drama.
Directed by Jesse Warn, Michael Hurst, Rick Jacobson, Mark Beesley, T.J. ScottCast Manu Bennett, Daniel Feuerriegel, Peter Mensah, Lucy Lawless, Nick E. TarabayStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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S.W.A.T. Exiles
action & adventure · crime · drama
After a high-profile mission goes sideways, Daniel 'Hondo' Harrelson is pulled out of forced retirement to lead a last-chance experimental SWAT unit made up of untested, unpredictable young recruits. Hondo must bridge a generational divide, navigate clashing personalities, and turn a squad of outsiders into a team capable of protecting the city and saving the program that made him who he is.
Why watch: If you like crime dramas about redemption and pressure-filled team dynamics, this could be a fit. The premise centers on a veteran leader rebuilding a shaky unit, which should work for fans of police and action-driven stories.
Directed by Lisa Demaine, Billy Gierhart, Oz Scott, Kevin Tancharoen, Tara Nicole WeyrCast Shemar Moore, Lucy Barrett, Adain Bradley, Zyra Gorecki, Ronen RubinsteinStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Black Sails
Won 3 Emmys 10 nominations
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.
Why watch: If pirate adventures and survival struggles are your thing, this should land well. Its action, adventure, and drama mix points to a high-stakes series with plenty of conflict at sea and on land.
Directed by Steve Boyum, Alik Sakharov, Lukas Ettlin, Stefan Schwartz, Neil MarshallCast Toby Stephens, Luke Arnold, Toby Schmitz, Hannah New, Jessica Parker KennedyAmazon Prime VideoStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Amadeus
Won 1 BAFTA TV Award
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.
Why watch: If you enjoy period dramas built around ambition and rivalry, this title may interest you. The biography, drama, and history mix suggests a story centered on creative competition in Vienna.
Directed by Julian Farino, Alice SeabrightCast Paul Bettany, Gabrielle Creevy, Will Sharpe, Jess Alexander, Jonathan ArisStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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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.
Why watch: If you like quieter dramas with a strange edge, this could be worth a look. The idea of hearing a sound no one else can hear gives it a mystery that may appeal to viewers who enjoy subtle unease.
Directed by Janicza BravoCast Rebecca Hall, Ollie West, Prasanna Puwanarajah, Mia Tharia, Niamh McCannStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Sweetpea
Won 1 BAFTA TV Award 2 nominations
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?
Why watch: If dark comedy with thriller elements sounds appealing, this one is a strong fit. It looks best for viewers who like ordinary lives pushed into dangerous territory.
Directed by Ella JonesCast Calam Lynch, Ella Purnell, Tim Samuels, Jon Pointing, Nicôle LeckyStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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The White Queen
4 Emmy nominations
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.
Why watch: If you enjoy historical drama about power, loyalty, and conflict, this series fits the bill. Its focus on the women caught in the Wars of the Roses should appeal to fans of courtly intrigue.
Directed by Colin Teague, James Kent, Jamie PayneCast Aneurin Barnard, Rebecca Ferguson, Amanda Hale, Faye Marsay, Max IronsAmazon Prime VideoStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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The Serpent Queen
drama
Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to concieve. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy better than anyone else, ruling France for 50 years.
Why watch: If you like political drama with a strong central character, this is a good pick. Its focus on Catherine de Medici and the French court suggests a story built on strategy and survival.
Directed by Justin Haythe, Stacie Passon, Ingrid Jungermann, Kate Dennis, Melanie MayronCast Samantha Morton, Amrita Acharia, Enzo Cilenti, Ruby Bentall, Nicholas BurnsStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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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.
Why watch: If you’re after a drama-thriller about relationships gone wrong, this should be on your list. The suburban setting and affair-driven premise point to tension, suspicion, and fallout.
Directed by Dries VosCast Hugh Dennis, Janine Duvitski, Sam Heughan, Aggy K. Adams, Sam PalladioStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Da Vinci's Demons
Won 2 Emmys 4 nominations
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.
Why watch: If you enjoy historical fantasy with mystery and romance, this series offers a lot to work with. Its version of Leonardo da Vinci blends biography with adventure and imaginative elements.
Directed by Peter Hoar, MJ Bassett, David S. Goyer, Jamie Payne, Paul WilmshurstCast Tom Riley, Gregg Chilingirian, Eros V, Laura Haddock, Blake RitsonAmazon Prime VideoStarzTubiPeacock PremiumFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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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.
Why watch: If crime dramas about revenge and second chances appeal to you, this may be a good match. The prison-to-street setup suggests a gritty story with a strong personal drive.
Directed by Otto Bathurst, Tessa Hoffe, Colm McCarthy, Sebastian ThielCast Howard Charles, Deborah Ayorinde, Charles Babalola, Anita-Joy Uwajeh, Nicholas PinnockStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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The Missing
2 Emmy nominations
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.
Why watch: If you like mystery stories with an emotional core, this is a solid choice. Its focus on a child’s abduction and the fallout over two timelines should suit viewers who prefer serious crime drama.
Directed by Tom Shankland, Ben Chanan, Michael Samuels, William McGregorCast Tchéky Karyo, Anastasia Hille, James Nesbitt, Frances O'Connor, Keeley HawesAmazon Prime VideoStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Three Women
drama
An intimate, moving, uplifting portrait of real women reclaiming their lives for themselves.
Why watch: If you want an intimate drama centered on real women and personal change, this may resonate. It sounds best for viewers drawn to grounded, reflective storytelling.
Directed by Louise Friedberg, So Yong Kim, Cate Shortland, Lisa Brühlmann, Ekwa MsangiCast Shailene Woodley, Betty Gilpin, DeWanda Wise, Gabrielle Creevy, Blair UnderwoodStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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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.
Why watch: If crime drama set around coming of age is your thing, this should fit well. Its South Jamaica, Queens setting and prequel connection give it a strong built-in hook.
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 VideoStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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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.
Why watch: If you like dramedies about messy young adulthood and the pull of restaurant life, this is a good option. The comedy and drama blend suits viewers who enjoy stories about work, love, and nightlife.
Directed by Stuart Zicherman, Marta Cunningham, Augustine Frizzell, Geeta Vasant Patel, Adam BernsteinCast Ella Purnell, Tom Sturridge, Evan Jonigkeit, Eden Epstein, Jasmine MathewsAmazon Prime VideoStarzMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
This selection covers a wide range of moods, from action and horror to comedy, mystery, and historical drama, so it’s easy to find something that fits your next binge. Whether you want a tense thriller, a sweeping romance, or a series with a little bite, there’s plenty here to sort through. Bookmark this page and come back when you want a fresh recommendation, because it’s updated regularly to keep the picks current. If you’re deciding where to start, use the notes below to match each title with your taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some of the best movies on Starz?
Our top picks right now are Ash vs Evil Dead (2015), Party Down (2009), Tip Toe (2026), Outlander: Blood of My Blood (2025), Outlander (2014), Spartacus (2010), S.W.A.T. Exiles (2026), Black Sails (2014), Amadeus (2025) and The Listeners (2024), all streaming on Starz. There are 10 more picks in the full list above.
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We refresh this list regularly as titles are added or removed from streaming catalogs, so rankings and availability stay current.
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.