7 shows to watch if you liked Netflix’s ‘The Survivors’

Netflix's latest Australian thriller TV show, The Survivors, has just made its debut, and several fans have already binge-watched the show for its gripping plot and elements of mystery. Based on the 2020 novel by Jane Harper, the show stars Charlie Vickers, Yerin Ha, Jessica De Gouw, Robyn Malcolm, and Thom Green in the leading roles.

The Survivors is set against a fictional town of Evelyn Bay and delves into the aftermath of a tragic accident, which brings back long-buried secrets of the people living in the town.

The show was undoubtedly engaging enough for fans to finish in one go. However, there are multiple other thriller TV shows like The Survivors to watch next.

The 100, The Walking Dead, and 5 other shows to watch if you liked The Survivors on Netflix

1) The 100 (2014 - 2019)

Created by Jason Rothenberg, The 100 is a post-apocalyptic thriller TV show, which follows a group of teenagers who are sent back to Earth to test if it's livable again.

Also, an Australian show, The 100, explores the challenges of survival as the characters constantly confront moral dilemmas, leadership struggles, and the complexities of human nature.

Exactly like The Survivors, it also deals with the motifs of guilt, redemption, and the consequences of past actions.

Where to Watch: Available on Netflix.

2) The Handmaid's Tale (2017 - 2025)

The Handmaid's Tale poster (image via Prime Video)

Hulu's original TV series, The Handmaid's Tale, was first released in 2017, and is currently on its sixth and final season. The Golden Globe-winning series follows June, a fertile woman, living as a concubine in a dystopian society, while simultaneously fighting to reclaim her freedom.

The Handmaid's Tale, throughout its run, offers an intense portrayal of societal collapse, which mimics the themes of The Survivors.

Where to Watch: Hulu, Prime Video

3) The Walking Dead (2010 - 2022)

Based on the comic book series of the same name, the show was originally developed by Frank Darabont. The Walking Dead revolves around a group of survivors working continuously to maintain their humanity while dealing with betrayals, zombies, and relationships, all at once.

Just like The Survivors, the show reflects human relationships and the moral choices individuals face in tough situations.

Where to Watch: Prime Video

4) The Rain (2018 - 2020)

Also, an original Netflix show, The Rain, is a Danish thriller TV series, which follows two siblings looking for a safe spot in a world where a deadly virus carried by rainfall has wiped out the majority of its population.

The Rain explores the themes of family bonds and how much they can do for each other, exactly like the latest Netflix show.

Where to Watch: Netflix

5) Station Eleven (Miniseries, 2021)

Based on the 2014 novel of the same name, the miniseries was created by Patrick Somerville. The show follows the events after a global pandemic that destroys the population.

Station Eleven, through its short run, showcases the lives of survivors before and after the event; emphasizes the importance of art, memory, and human connection, like the community dynamics in The Survivors

Where to Watch: JioHotstar, Prime Video

6) The Leftovers (2014 - 2017)

The American supernatural drama, The Leftovers, is adapted from Tom Perrotta's novel of the same name. The plot of the show features the lives of people adjusting and filling the void after 2% of the world's population mysteriously disappears.

The Leftovers focuses on the themes of loss and faith, resonating with the emotional motifs present in The Survivors.

Where to Watch: JioHotstar, Prime Video

7) 3% (2016 - 2020)

The Portuguese sci-fi thriller TV show is also a Netflix original series, which successfully ran for four seasons. 3% follows the lives of people in a futuristic world where most of the population lives in poverty.

However, through a series of tests, 3% of 20-year-olds make it to a virtual elite paradise, called the offshore. Like the new Australian thriller TV show, 3%, also has morally flawed characters, who keep the show intense.

Where to Watch: Netflix

Other shows like The Survivors that fans can watch include Lost, Snowpiercer, Terra Nova, The Ark, 12 Monkeys, and more.

About the author

Muskan Jaiswal is a journalist specializing in pop-culture, lifestyle, and Korean entertainment at Sportskeeda. With a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and a Master's Diploma in Journalism, she began writing as a form of creative expression during the pandemic-related lockdown. She has about four years of experience, working at Otakukart, Movieweb, The Times of India, Aeroplay Entertainment, and Lifestyle Asia, among other organizations.

As a Pop-culture writer, she values presenting reports after a robust fact-checking process on celebrities and other trending topics, which interest people. Among her professional achievements is a feature on eco-friendly practices in K-pop album production. This write-up, which took a week of research, covered a range of sub-topics such as the export-import history of K-pop albums, and shifts in music marketing in that industry.

When not working, she enjoys watching films and discovering indie artists across several music platforms. Her favorite bands include Coldplay, BTS, and CAS.

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