10 Movies & Shows Like The End of the F***ing World (2017)

Description: Like The End of the F***ing World, I May Destroy You deals with heavy themes of trauma and self-discovery, though through a more mature lens. Both shows feature protagonists navigating complex emotional landscapes after life-altering events, using a mix of humor and stark realism. The nonlinear storytelling and unique visual style in both series create a similarly immersive and unsettling atmosphere.

Fact: Michaela Coel wrote, co-directed, and starred in every episode. The show is loosely based on Coel's own experience of sexual assault. It was filmed in multiple countries including the UK, Italy, and Ghana.

Description: Please Like Me shares The End of the F***ing World's honest portrayal of mental health struggles and awkward coming-of-age experiences. Both shows use humor to explore dark subjects without trivializing them. The protagonist's deadpan narration and social awkwardness create a similar tone of bittersweet self-awareness.

Fact: Josh Thomas based the show on his own life experiences. The show was initially rejected by Australian networks before finding success. Thomas wrote every episode himself over four seasons.

Description: Lovesick shares The End of the F***ing World's exploration of romantic relationships through a lens of emotional honesty and humor. While less dark, both shows feature protagonists reflecting on past relationships with a mix of nostalgia and self-awareness. The nonlinear storytelling in Lovesick creates a similarly reflective tone.

Fact: The show was originally titled 'Scrotal Recall' before being renamed. It was one of Netflix's first British acquisitions. The entire series was filmed in Glasgow, standing in for various UK locations.

Description: Atlanta shares The End of the F***ing World's surreal, dreamlike quality and its focus on young characters navigating a confusing world. Both shows blend genres effortlessly, mixing comedy with moments of profound sadness or existential dread. The visual storytelling in both is distinctive and often symbolic, creating a similarly immersive viewing experience.

Fact: Donald Glover wrote and directed many episodes himself. The show's famous 'Teddy Perkins' episode was inspired by Michael Jackson. Atlanta was the first FX series to win an Emmy for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series.

Description: Barry shares The End of the F***ing World's blend of dark comedy and violent undertones, featuring a protagonist who struggles with their own morality. Both shows explore identity crises and the possibility of redemption through morally ambiguous characters. The juxtaposition of mundane settings with extreme violence creates a similar tonal tension in both series.

Fact: Bill Hader performs most of his own stunts in the show. The famous 'ronny/lily' episode was largely improvised. Hader originally envisioned the show as a movie before developing it as a series.

Description: Fleabag shares a darkly comedic tone and a deeply flawed yet relatable protagonist with The End of the F***ing World. Both shows explore themes of trauma, loneliness, and the search for connection, often through biting humor and raw emotional honesty. The storytelling style in both is unconventional, with Fleabag's breaking of the fourth wall mirroring the introspective narration in The End of the F***ing World.

Fact: Fleabag was originally a one-woman play written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The show won six Emmy Awards in 2019, including Outstanding Comedy Series. The infamous 'hot priest' character wasn't originally intended to be a love interest.

Description: High Maintenance shares The End of the F***ing World's slice-of-life approach to storytelling, though with a broader ensemble cast. Both shows find beauty and meaning in small, everyday moments, often through the lens of social outsiders. The visual style in both is similarly intimate and observational.

Fact: The show began as a web series before HBO picked it up. Each episode features completely new characters except for 'The Guy'. Many episodes are based on real stories from the creators' lives.

Description: Killing Eve shares The End of the F***ing World's exploration of obsession and dangerous relationships, though on a more international scale. Both shows feature complex female protagonists whose lives become dangerously intertwined. The tonal balance between dark humor and genuine tension is similarly masterful in both series.

Fact: Sandra Oh was the first Asian woman nominated for a Lead Actress Emmy. The show was originally developed for American network NBC. Jodie Comer performs all her character's accents herself.

Description: Ramy shares The End of the F***ing World's focus on a young protagonist navigating identity and morality in a confusing world. Both shows blend humor with serious explorations of personal growth and cultural expectations. The introspective narration and willingness to portray the protagonist's flaws create a similarly authentic tone.

Fact: Ramy Youssef based much of the show on his own experiences. The show features the first sex scene between two Muslim characters on American TV. Youssef won a Golden Globe for his performance in the first season.

Description: Wayne is perhaps the most direct comparison to The End of the F***ing World, featuring a similarly violent yet oddly sweet teenage road trip romance. Both shows balance brutal violence with tender moments of connection, and both protagonists are social outcasts with their own moral codes. The pacing and visual style are remarkably similar between the two series.

Fact: The show was created by Shawn Simmons, who based it on his childhood. It was originally developed for YouTube Premium before moving to Amazon. Mark McKenna (Wayne) is also a musician in the band Milk.