If you loved the gripping suspense and emotional depth of 'This Train' (2023), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 movies and shows that share similar themes of mystery, human connection, and thrilling journeys. Whether you're a fan of the film's intense storytelling or its unique setting, these recommendations will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Lost (2004)
Description: Stranded survivors on a mysterious island face both supernatural threats and their own personal demons, with flashbacks revealing their pasts.
Fact: The show's pilot episode was the most expensive ever made at the time. It popularized the use of flashbacks as a narrative device.


Station Eleven (2021)
Description: A post-apocalyptic story that jumps between timelines, showing how art and human connections endure after civilization collapses.
Fact: The series was filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, adding eerie relevance. It's based on Emily St. John Mandel's bestselling novel.


The Walking Dead (2010)
Description: Centers on survivors navigating a zombie-ravaged world, focusing on human relationships and the breakdown of societal norms.
Fact: The comic book series it's based on was originally intended to be black and white. The show's first season had the highest budget of any AMC series at the time.


Snowpiercer (2013)
Description: Set on a perpetually moving train, it explores themes of class struggle, survival, and societal collapse in a post-apocalyptic world.
Fact: The film is based on a French graphic novel called 'Le Transperceneige.' It was director Bong Joon-ho's first English-language film.


The Stand (2020)
Description: A miniseries about the survivors of a deadly plague who must choose between good and evil in a decimated world.
Fact: Based on Stephen King's novel, it was originally published in


The Last Ship (2014)
Description: Follows the crew of a naval destroyer as they try to find a cure and rebuild society after a global pandemic wipes out most of humanity.
Fact: The show was originally planned for five seasons but was cut short after three. It features realistic naval warfare tactics.


The 100 (2014)
Description: Follows a group of survivors returning to Earth after a nuclear apocalypse, dealing with moral dilemmas and the struggle to rebuild society.
Fact: The show is loosely based on a book series by Kass Morgan. It was initially marketed as a teen drama but evolved into a darker, more complex series.


The Leftovers (2014)
Description: Explores the psychological and emotional aftermath of a sudden global event where 2% of the world's population mysteriously disappears.
Fact: The show was inspired by Tom Perrotta's novel of the same name. It features an original score by Max Richter that became iconic.


The Expanse (2015)
Description: A sci-fi series about political tensions and survival in a colonized solar system, with complex characters and realistic physics.
Fact: The books were written by a duo under the pen name James S.A. Corey. NASA scientists praised its accurate depiction of space travel.


Train to Busan (2016)
Description: A high-speed train becomes the setting for a desperate fight for survival during a zombie outbreak, blending action with emotional depth.
Fact: It was the first Korean zombie film to achieve international acclaim. The movie was shot almost entirely on a moving train.
