Shows like Westworld
15 picks with a similar feel
What defines Westworld, going by its Boxlist taste profile: A fantastical western series that is heavy, original and unsavoury. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday. Its strongest markers on Boxlist are themes of social commentary and mysteries that are not what they seem, plus tags such as ethical dilemma, theme park and moral dilemma.
Here are 15 shows with a similar feel, ranked by how closely they match that profile. Treat them as picks to try, not a definitive list.
Based on Westworld (2016).
- 1
Humans (2015)
TV7.5
Why it's like Westworld: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of social commentary and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: artificial intelligence, robot.
- 2
The Peripheral (2022)
TV7.8More intricate
Why it's like Westworld: Also heightened and weighty, with themes of mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: android, robot.
- 3
Foundation (2021)
TV7.9
Why it's like Westworld: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of social commentary.
- 4
Fringe (2008)
TV8.1
Why it's like Westworld: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of social commentary and mysteries that are not what they seem.
- 5
The Society (2019)
TV7.8
Why it's like Westworld: Also heightened and weighty, with themes of mysteries that are not what they seem.
- 6
Black Mirror (2011)
TV8.3
Why it's like Westworld: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of social commentary and mysteries that are not what they seem.
- 7
Star Trek: Picard (2020)
TV7.3
Why it's like Westworld: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of social commentary and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: android.
- 8
The Rain (2018)
TV7.5
Why it's like Westworld: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of social commentary.
- 9
Orphan Black (2013)
TV7.8
Why it's like Westworld: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of social commentary.
- 10
Devs (2020)
TV7.4
Why it's like Westworld: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of mysteries that are not what they seem.
- 11
The Strain (2014)
TV7.5
Why it's like Westworld: Also heightened and dark, with themes of social commentary and mysteries that are not what they seem.
- 12
The Expanse (2015)
TV7.9
Why it's like Westworld: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of social commentary and mysteries that are not what they seem.
- 13
Raised by Wolves (2020)
TV7.7
Why it's like Westworld: Also heightened and inventive. Common ground: android.
- 14
Travelers (2016)
TV7.6More intricate
Why it's like Westworld: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of social commentary and mysteries that are not what they seem.
- 15
Archive 81 (2022)
TV7.3
Why it's like Westworld: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of mysteries that are not what they seem.
Boxlist compares Westworld with every show in its catalogue on ten taste scores (pace, tone, weight, realism and more), story themes, genres and TMDB keywords, and ranks the closest. Every pick has a TMDB rating of 7.2 or more from at least 150 votes, new releases wait until their ratings settle, and only one title per franchise makes the list. It is an approximation of feel, so treat it as a starting point. Ratings are TMDB audience scores out of 10.
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- What should I watch if I like Westworld?
- Picks with a similar feel include Humans, The Peripheral, Foundation and Fringe. Each shares part of Westworld's taste profile, themes or tags; the full list has 15 shows.
- How are these shows like Westworld chosen?
- Boxlist compares Westworld with every show in its catalogue on ten taste scores (pace, tone, weight, realism and more), story themes, genres and TMDB keywords, and ranks the closest. Every pick has a TMDB rating of 7.2 or more from at least 150 votes, new releases wait until their ratings settle, and only one title per franchise makes the list. It is an approximation of feel, so treat it as a starting point.