10 Movies & Shows Like Finding Tony (2024)

Description: Explores the complexities of a criminal underworld while delving into the protagonist's personal struggles and family dynamics, blending dark humor with intense drama.

Fact: The show was initially pitched as a movie about a mobster in therapy, but it evolved into a groundbreaking TV series. It popularized the antihero trope in television.

Description: Offers a gritty, realistic portrayal of urban crime and its systemic roots, with complex characters and interconnected storylines across different societal institutions.

Fact: Many actors were non-professionals recruited from Baltimore, where the show is set. The series was initially unpopular but gained critical acclaim after its cancellation.

Description: Centers on a protagonist who enters the criminal world out of desperation, showcasing his moral descent and the impact on his family, with a mix of tension and dark humor.

Fact: The iconic pink teddy bear from the show's opening scenes became a recurring symbol. The series was originally set to be filmed in Riverside, California, but budget constraints moved production to Albuquerque.

Description: Set during Prohibition, it follows political figures and criminals navigating power, corruption, and violence, with lavish period detail and intricate plotting.

Fact: The show's pilot was the most expensive in HBO history at the time, costing $18 million. Steve Buscemi's character was based on a real-life political boss.

Description: A raw, unflinching look at organized crime in Italy, focusing on the brutal realities of power struggles within a crime family, with documentary-style realism.

Fact: The series is based on Roberto Saviano's bestselling book, which led to him requiring police protection. Many scenes were shot in actual Camorra-controlled neighborhoods.

Description: Centers on a fixer for Hollywood's elite who deals with criminals and corrupt figures while grappling with family trauma and personal demons.

Fact: The show was originally developed as a movie starring Hugh Jackman. Liev Schreiber performed many of his own stunts, including fight scenes.

Description: Depicts a family-led criminal organization with a charismatic leader, set against a historical backdrop with stylish cinematography and intense power struggles.

Fact: The show's title refers to the gang's practice of sewing razor blades into their caps. Cillian Murphy learned the Birmingham accent by listening to recordings of his co-star, Helen McCrory's father.

Description: Follows a morally ambiguous lawyer navigating the criminal underworld, blending legal drama with crime elements and exploring themes of identity and redemption.

Fact: The show's title sequence changes subtly each season to reflect the protagonist's evolving persona. It holds the record for the most Emmy nominations without a win for its first four seasons.

Description: Follows a crime family in Southern California, exploring the dynamics of loyalty, betrayal, and survival in a sun-drenched but dangerous world.

Fact: The series is based on an Australian film of the same name but relocates the story to California. Shawn Hatosy gained 40 pounds to play his role more convincingly.

Description: Chronicles the rise of the crack epidemic in 1980s Los Angeles through interconnected stories of dealers, users, and law enforcement, with a focus on systemic issues.

Fact: Co-created by John Singleton, who drew from his experiences growing up in South Central LA. The show's title refers to both the drug trade and an actual snowfall that occurred in LA in the 1980s.