# 10 Crime Shows That Are Perfect Replacements for ‘The Sopranos’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/10-crime-shows-that-are-perfect-replacements-for-the-sopranos/
- Published: 2026-11-06T12:22:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T16:11:34+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/crime-shows-like-the-sopranos/
- Topics: Film

## Key points

- The article recommends shows for fans finishing *The Sopranos*.
- *Boardwalk Empire* shares a writer and Scorsese connection.
- *Peaky Blinders*, *The Penguin* and *Mad Men* are also discussed.

## Summary

The article suggests ten crime dramas and character-led series for viewers looking for something after *The Sopranos*. It argues that the show’s mix of criminal power struggles, flawed anti-heroes and family relationships can be found in stories set in different eras and worlds.

Among the examples discussed are *Boardwalk Empire*, created by former *Sopranos* writer Terence Winter and executive-produced by Martin Scorsese; *Peaky Blinders*, centred on the Shelby family; and *The Penguin*, which follows a Gotham crime boss. *Mad Men* is also cited for its creative link: Matthew Weiner joined *The Sopranos* writing team after David Chase was impressed by the *Mad Men* pilot. The supplied article text ends part-way through its discussion and does not include all ten recommendations.

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