If you loved the gritty action and intense drama of Warrior (2018), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 movies and TV shows that capture the same raw energy, martial arts prowess, and gripping storytelling. Whether you're drawn to underground fight scenes, complex characters, or historical backdrops, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Hell on Wheels (2011)
Description: A Western drama set during the construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad, featuring morally ambiguous characters and frontier violence.
Fact: The title refers to the mobile encampments that followed the construction crews of the railroad across the American West.
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Banshee (2013)
Description: A high-octane crime thriller with visceral action, complex characters, and a small-town setting rife with corruption and violence.
Fact: The show was filmed in Pennsylvania but set in the fictional town of Banshee, blending rural Americana with urban crime drama elements.
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Marco Polo (2014)
Description: A historical epic with lavish production design, martial arts sequences, and a focus on political maneuvering in a foreign land.
Fact: The series was one of Netflix's most expensive productions at the time, with a budget of $90 million for the first season.
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Vikings (2013)
Description: A brutal historical drama exploring warrior culture, family loyalty, and the clash of civilizations through visceral combat and political intrigue.
Fact: The show's creator, Michael Hirst, also wrote the screenplay for the 1998 film 'Elizabeth' and its sequel.
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Peaky Blinders (2013)
Description: A gritty crime drama set in post-WWI Birmingham, featuring a tight-knit gang navigating power struggles, loyalty, and revenge.
Fact: The show's title refers to the real-life Peaky Blinders gang, who were known for sewing razor blades into the peaks of their caps.
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Taboo (2017)
Description: A dark, atmospheric period piece about a mysterious outsider returning to London, filled with revenge plots, criminal underworlds, and supernatural undertones.
Fact: Tom Hardy co-created the series with his father, Chips Hardy, and the show was partly inspired by their family history.
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Into the Badlands (2015)
Description: A post-apocalyptic martial arts drama with intense fight choreography and a focus on power struggles within a fractured society.
Fact: The show features a unique blend of martial arts and Western themes, with fight scenes choreographed by experts in Hong Kong action cinema.
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The Last Kingdom (2015)
Description: A historical drama with brutal combat, political intrigue, and a protagonist torn between two cultures, fighting for identity and survival.
Fact: Based on Bernard Cornwell's 'The Saxon Stories' novels, the series is praised for its gritty realism and historical accuracy.
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Snowpiercer (2020)
Description: A dystopian thriller set on a perpetually moving train, exploring class warfare and survival in a frozen post-apocalyptic world.
Fact: The TV series is based on both the 2013 film and the original French graphic novel 'Le Transperceneige'.
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Gangs of London (2020)
Description: A hyper-violent crime saga about power struggles between international gangs in modern London, featuring elaborate action sequences.
Fact: The show's fight choreography was overse by Gareth Evans, director of 'The Raid' films, known for their intense martial arts sequences.
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