This article consists list of gangster TV shows/series that are addictive to those who prefer complicated things in crime, intelligence and ghetto lifestyle.

These TV shows portray something that is highly realistic, based with experience and documentary from victims of these crimes.

Here is full list of top best gangster TV shows/series to watch:

Peaky Blinders

Peaky Blinders is a British crime drama television series set in post–World War I Birmingham, England. It follows the rise of the Shelby family, led by the coldly intelligent and ambitious Thomas “Tommy” Shelby, as they transform their street gang into a powerful crime syndicate and political force.

Named after their signature flat caps sewn with razor blades, the Peaky Blinders navigate a world of violence, political intrigue, betrayal, and ambition. The series blends historical events and figures (like Winston Churchill and Oswald Mosley) with fiction, set against a gritty industrial backdrop and a modern rock soundtrack.

Starring Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby, the show explores themes of power, trauma, class struggle, and family loyalty, and has become a cultural phenomenon known for its sharp writing, stylish visuals, and unforgettable characters.

Gangs of London

“Gangs of London” explores the power vacuum created when Finn Wallace, the most powerful criminal in London, is assassinated. His son, Sean Wallace (played by Joe Cole), takes over the family business and vows to uncover the truth behind his father’s death. But Sean’s inexperience and volatility trigger instability across the criminal underworld.

As various international gangs — including Kurdish freedom fighters, Albanian mafia, Pakistani crime families, and others — vie for dominance, London becomes a violent battleground. Meanwhile, undercover agents and secret agendas threaten to expose deep corruption within both the criminal world and law enforcement.

Ganglands

Ganglands is a French-language action crime drama series Mehdi (portrayed by Sami Bouajila), a seasoned and professional thief, finds himself entangled in a brutal turf war in Belgium when his niece Shaïnez (Sofia Lesaffre) and her girlfriend Liana (Tracy Gotoas) mistakenly steal eight kilograms of cocaine during a petty job. Determined to save her, Mehdi assembles his expert crew of robbers for a high-stakes mission that tests loyalty, family bonds, and survival in the gangster underworld.

Godfather of Harlem

Godfather of Harlem is a crime drama television series that premiered on Epix (now MGM+) in 2019. The show is inspired by the true story of Bumpy Johnson, a notorious crime boss who returned to Harlem in the early 1960s after serving a ten-year prison sentence.

Set in 1960s Harlem, the series follows Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson (played by Forest Whitaker), who finds his neighborhood overrun by the Italian mob. Determined to reclaim control, Bumpy forges dangerous alliances — including with radical preacher Malcolm X — while navigating the volatile intersection of organized crime, civil rights, and political upheaval.

As Bumpy battles rival gangsters like Vincent “Chin” Gigante, he must also confront internal betrayals, the FBI, and shifting loyalties within the black community. The series blends real historical events and figures with fictionalized drama, offering a gritty, layered portrait of power, race, and resistance in America.

Queen of South

Queen of the South follows Teresa Mendoza (played by Alice Braga), a poor woman from Mexico who is forced to flee after her drug-dealing boyfriend is murdered by a cartel. Determined to survive and never be a victim again, Teresa escapes to the United States, where she begins her own journey to power within the drug world.

Over the course of the series, Teresa transforms from a scared refugee into a savvy, fearless, and powerful drug queenpin, building her own empire and taking on rival cartels, corrupt officials, and betrayals from within. The story is one of grit, ambition, survival, and transformation, told with action-packed drama and high-stakes tension.

Power

Power follows James “Ghost” St. Patrick (played by Omari Hardwick), a wealthy New York City nightclub owner who leads a dangerous double life as a high-level drug kingpin. Ghost is determined to leave the criminal world behind and legitimize his business, but his past and alliances pull him deeper into a deadly game of drugs, betrayal, and law enforcement.

As Ghost tries to balance his family, his business, and his dreams, he is constantly tested by his lifelong friend and business partner Tommy Egan, his former lover and federal prosecutor Angela Valdez, and numerous enemies within the criminal underworld and government. The series blends action, suspense, romance, and crime, delivering shocking twists and complex emotional drama.

Sky Rojo

Sky Rojo follows three women — Coral, Wendy, and Gina — who escape from a brothel after a violent altercation with their pimp, Romeo, leaves him gravely injured. On the run across Spain, the women are relentlessly pursued by Romeo and his henchmen, Moises and Christian.

As they fight for freedom, the trio must rely on their wits, resilience, and each other while confronting their traumatic pasts. The series blends explosive action, dark humor, and emotional depth, shining a spotlight on themes of survival, exploitation, and female empowerment.

McMafia

McMafia follows Alex Godman (played by James Norton), the British-raised son of Russian exiles with ties to organized crime. Despite his efforts to distance himself from his family’s criminal past and run a legitimate investment firm, Alex is drawn into the murky world of international finance and transnational crime after a violent incident threatens his loved ones.

As he delves deeper, Alex transforms from an idealistic businessman into a powerful player in the global underworld, navigating a high-stakes world of money laundering, corruption, arms trafficking, and geopolitics. The series presents a chilling look at how legitimate finance and organized crime are often intertwined.

Mayans M.C.

Mayans M.C. follows Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes (played by J.D. Pardo), a former golden boy with a bright future who, after serving time in prison, becomes a prospect for the Mayans Motorcycle Club—the Santo Padre charter. Set on the U.S.–Mexico border, the show explores EZ’s descent into the violent and morally murky world of outlaw biker culture, drug trafficking, and cartel politics.

As EZ rises through the ranks, he must navigate dangerous alliances, family secrets, and a deepening thirst for power, while dealing with his complex relationship with his brother Angel, father Felipe, and former love Emily, now married to a cartel boss.

All the Queen’s Men

All the Queen’s Men centers on Marilyn “Madam” DeVille (played by Eva Marcille), a fierce, ambitious, and charismatic businesswoman who runs Club Eden, an upscale male exotic nightclub in Atlanta. As the powerful head of a male revue empire, Madam exerts control over her business and the men who work for her, but her success comes at a cost.

Behind the glitz and glamour lies a dangerous world of power plays, secrets, crime, and betrayal. As she expands her empire, Madam must deal with law enforcement, rivals, and personal demons — all while maintaining her grip on her kingdom and protecting her crew.