Shows similar to High Water

HBO’s chilling miniseries portrays the devastating 1986 nuclear disaster and its aftermath. Its mix of political drama and on-the-ground urgency echoes High Water’s exploration of human and systemic responses to catastrophe.

HBO’s critically acclaimed series presents a detailed and gritty perspective of Baltimore’s drug trade scene, mirroring High Water's deep dive into the interconnectedness of society and the impact of crisis on a community.

This powerful drama by Ava DuVernay for Netflix dramatizes the real-life case of the Central Park Five. Like High Water, it delves deep into the implications of a major event rippling through a community, highlighting systemic issues.

BBC’s drama, broadcast by HBO in the US, follows a family over 15 years as the world changes dramatically. Its speculative approach to societal and environmental challenges aligns with the thematic pillars of disaster and community portrayed in High Water.

Available on Amazon Prime, this crime drama series traces the journey of a cocaine shipment and the buyers, sellers, and brokers involved. Its intensity and exploration of multi-layered human drama may attract High Water aficionados.

From the creators of The Wire, this series takes place in New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina. It illustrates how residents, musicians, and chefs navigate the rebuilding of their city, paralleling High Water's theme of recovery after disaster.