Loved DOM? 12 similar films and series you can watch next

Amazon Prime's first Brazilian series, DOM, aired on June 4 and it’ll surely make you forget to bat an eyelid. The series revolves around a father and son duo, Victor and Pedro, who fight on two opposite sides of a drug war. Victor was a young diver who became a military intelligence agent. He goes on to play a prominent role in fighting Brazil's war on drugs. On the opposite side of the spectrum is his son, Pedro, who becomes a drug addict and a wanted criminal in Rio de Janeiro.

If you enjoyed Amazon Prime's all-new thriller, here is a list of 12 shows and films you should add to your binge list today.

1. Euphoria

This is a teen drama that focuses on the negative impact of drugs and how destructive they can be. Each character brings something new to the show that also sheds light on themes like rape against the background of drug addiction.

2. El Chapo

This series revolves around Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán, an iconic drug mafia. The series focuses on his journey to the top, which began in the Guadalajara Cartel. We get to witness how this famous drug kingpin rose to power and had his eventual fall as well. He overcomes several obstacles along the way and aims to build his empire.

3. Narcos

Through the series, one gets a realistic view of the cocaine trade in Colombia. The series also sheds light on the action taken by law enforcement agents and how they targeted powerful drug lords like Pablo Escobar. We witness how drugs have an impact on civilians, police, the military, and the law through this thrilling and gripping series.

4. Top boy

Set in London, the series is about the increasing tension between drug gangs that operate openly. It also focuses on the lives of those in the business and how they have to will to turn their life around and walk on the path of righteousness. Although a thriller, the series is rooted in reality and has tons of innocence and humour.

5. Breaking Bad

Breaking Bad is a unique and out-of-the-box take on a drug thriller. The show revolves around Walter, a chemistry teacher by profession, who learns that he has cancer. It is then that he decides to make meth and go into business with a former student, Jesse to pay off his debt before his death. Apart from the thrill and suspense, the duo's relationship with one another also makes it a must-watch.

6. Sicario

The film follows an FBI agent and the dangers and obstacles that he faces while tracking down a drug mafia. The movie focuses on a drug cartel that functions in the USA and the border of Mexico. The film is an action thriller broadly based on the enthralling series DOM.

7. The Irishman

If this is the genre you like, this film is perfect for you. The film stars Robert De Niro and is based on the book titled 'I heard you paint houses.' The film focuses on Frank Sheeran, who narrates the story of his life as a mafia hitman for a criminal. The film, although long, will surely keep you entertained and involved throughout.

8. Zero Zero Zero

This series follows the journey of a consignment of cocaine right from when an Italian cartel buys it till it has been delivered and paid for. On the way to the final destination, it is packed in Mexico and sent across the Atlantic Ocean. The series gives viewers an authentic view of the cocaine trade and is loosely based on a book by the same name, authored by Roberto Saviano, an Italian journalist.

9. Udta Punjab

The Bollywood film conveys to viewers the ill effects of consuming drugs. We witness the abuse of drugs through the life of singer Tommy Singh, played by Shahid Kapoor and the blatant drug use in Punjab. We witness how Tommy's habits impact his fans and near and dear ones and the damage it can do.

10. Undercover

An undercover drug bust is always more exciting to watch than an ordinary one. With the aim of catching a drug lord red-handed, a team of highly skilled undercover agents go on a mission to infiltrate a drug house. This enthralling plot is loosely based on Janus van W, a notorious drug lord and the 14-year investigation of his case.

11. Traffic

The film focuses on America's war on drugs from several perspectives. The war gets personal when the head of the national drug policy control's daughter is abusing cocaine. Whereas, in San Diego, a sheltered upper-class wife learns about a gut-wrenching truth about her husband. The film follows several narratives and conveys to the audience the effects of drugs and its impact on all, irrespective of age, gender, or class.

12. Queen of the South

This show revolves around a woman with the aim of becoming a drug lord after her boyfriend, a drug dealer, was killed by the head of the cartel. The show explores drug wars, cartel conflict, revenge and power. The show stars Alice Braga, who aims to conquer the world of drugs and seek vengeance.