20 TV Shows to Watch If You’re a Capricorn

Capricorns are known for focus and drive, and they often enjoy stories built around work, leadership, and long games. This list brings together shows with careful plotting, detailed worlds, and characters who build things or take on heavy responsibility. Each entry includes the essentials so you can scan quickly and pick your next watch without any fuss.

You will find workplace dramas, crime sagas, political stories, and a few period pieces that all turn on strategy and persistence. Every show below includes a short plot outline plus key cast and crew so you know who made it and who stars in it before you dive in.

‘Mad Men’ (2007–2015)

This series follows advertising executives at a New York agency as they pitch big clients and navigate office politics and shifting cultural norms. The story centers on creative director Don Draper and colleagues at Sterling Cooper and later Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.

The series was created by Matthew Weiner and aired on AMC. The cast includes Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, January Jones, Christina Hendricks, John Slattery, and Kiernan Shipka, with regular directors like Phil Abraham and Jennifer Getzinger.

‘Suits’ (2011–2019)

This legal drama tracks a top corporate law firm where a brilliant associate works without a law degree while hiding the secret with a mentor who runs the firm’s biggest cases. Cases involve mergers, finance, and internal rivalries.

The show was created by Aaron Korsh for USA Network. The cast features Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Meghan Markle, Sarah Rafferty, Rick Hoffman, and Gina Torres, with frequent executive producers including Doug Liman and David Bartis.

‘The Crown’ (2016–2023)

This biographical drama portrays the life of Queen Elizabeth II and the institution around her, with storylines that cover state duties, family ties, and government relations. The show uses a rotating cast as time moves forward and major events unfold.

The series was created by Peter Morgan for Netflix and produced by Left Bank Pictures. The cast includes Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, Imelda Staunton, Matt Smith, Tobias Menzies, Jonathan Pryce, and Emma Corrin, with music by Nicholas Britell in later seasons.

‘Billions’ (2016–2023)

This drama focuses on a hedge fund billionaire and a federal prosecutor who face off through investigations, trades, and shifting alliances in finance and government. Episodes explore insider cases, compliance moves, and strategic plays inside the firm.

The show was created by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross Sorkin for Showtime. The cast includes Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Maggie Siff, Asia Kate Dillon, Corey Stoll, and David Costabile, with Neil Burger and John Dahl among recurring directors.

‘Better Call Saul’ (2015–2022)

This prequel to ‘Breaking Bad’ follows Jimmy McGill as he builds a legal practice that slowly transforms into the persona known as Saul Goodman. The plot weaves in criminal defense, elder law, and cartel business while showing how relationships at a small firm change over time.

The series was created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould for AMC and Sony Pictures Television. The cast includes Bob Odenkirk, Rhea Seehorn, Jonathan Banks, Giancarlo Esposito, Michael Mando, and Patrick Fabian, with Michael Slovis and Michelle MacLaren among key directors and producers.

‘The Americans’ (2013–2018)

This spy drama centers on two deep cover KGB officers living as a married couple in suburban Washington while running operations for their handlers. The story balances missions, counterintelligence efforts, and family life with an FBI agent next door.

The show was created by Joe Weisberg for FX and produced by Amblin Television and Fox 21 Television Studios. The cast includes Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Noah Emmerich, Holly Taylor, and Margo Martindale, with Daniel Sackheim and Chris Long among frequent directors.

‘Breaking Bad’ (2008–2013)

This crime drama follows a high school chemistry teacher who begins manufacturing methamphetamine with a former student after a life change pushes him into the drug trade. The plot tracks distribution networks, rival groups, and the impact on family.

The series was created by Vince Gilligan for AMC and produced by Sony Pictures Television. The cast includes Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Dean Norris, Betsy Brandt, RJ Mitte, and Giancarlo Esposito, with key cinematography by Michael Slovis.

‘Succession’ (2018–2023)

This drama focuses on the Roy family as they manage leadership battles inside a global media company. The plot follows board votes, acquisitions, and family negotiations across corporate retreats and newsroom floors.

The show was created by Jesse Armstrong for HBO with executive producers including Adam McKay and Frank Rich. The cast includes Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Matthew Macfadyen, Nicholas Braun, and J Smith Cameron, with music by Nicholas Britell.

‘The West Wing’ (1999–2006)

This political drama presents staff inside the White House as they handle policy, communication, and crisis management. Storylines cover legislative strategy, foreign policy, and day to day operations.

The series was created by Aaron Sorkin and produced by Warner Bros Television for NBC, with John Wells serving as showrunner in later seasons. The cast includes Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, Bradley Whitford, Richard Schiff, Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, and Janel Moloney.

‘House of Cards’ (2013–2018)

This political series follows a congressional whip and his partner as they navigate appointments, votes, and media while pursuing power. Episodes track committee deals, lobbying pressures, and executive branch moves.

The show was developed by Beau Willimon for Netflix and based on the British series by Andrew Davies and the novel by Michael Dobbs. The cast includes Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Mahershala Ali, and Kate Mara, with David Fincher among the executive producers and pilot director.

‘Mindhunter’ (2017–2019)

This crime procedural follows two FBI agents and a psychologist as they build early profiling methods for serial offenses. The plot covers prison interviews, case consultations, and the growth of a behavioral science unit.

The series was created by Joe Penhall for Netflix and inspired by the book by John E Douglas and Mark Olshaker. The cast includes Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, and Anna Torv, with David Fincher and Charlize Theron as executive producers and frequent directors including Fincher and Andrew Dominik.

‘Mr. Robot’ (2015–2019)

This techno thriller follows a cybersecurity engineer and hacker who becomes involved with a group that targets large corporations. The story moves through social engineering operations, internal conflicts, and the impact on personal life.

The series was created by Sam Esmail for USA Network and produced by Universal Content Productions. The cast includes Rami Malek, Christian Slater, Carly Chaikin, Portia Doubleday, BD Wong, and Grace Gummer, with Esmail directing many episodes.

‘Halt and Catch Fire’ (2014–2017)

This drama tracks a small team building computers and software during the personal computing boom and the early internet. The plot spans start up efforts, hardware design, and shifting roles within a growing tech scene.

The series was created by Christopher Cantwell and Christopher C Rogers for AMC. The cast includes Lee Pace, Scoot McNairy, Mackenzie Davis, Kerry Bishé, and Toby Huss, with executive producers including Jonathan Lisco and Melissa Bernstein.

‘Peaky Blinders’ (2013–2022)

This period crime drama follows the Shelby family as they run a betting business and expand into other ventures after wartime service. Storylines include gang rivalries, factory interests, and police investigations.

The series was created by Steven Knight and produced by Caryn Mandabach Productions and Tiger Aspect for the BBC, with international distribution through Netflix. The cast includes Cillian Murphy, Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, Sophie Rundle, Finn Cole, and Tom Hardy, with early episodes directed by Otto Bathurst.

‘Ozark’ (2017–2022)

This crime drama centers on a financial adviser who relocates with his family and begins operating businesses that support laundering for a cartel. The plot covers local alliances, rival groups, and regulatory pressure.

The series was created by Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams for Netflix and produced by MRC Television and Aggregate. The cast includes Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, Julia Garner, Sofia Hublitz, Skylar Gaertner, and Lisa Emery, with Bateman directing multiple episodes.

‘The Wire’ (2002–2008)

This series examines institutions in Baltimore through the lens of police work, the drug trade, education, politics, and journalism. Each season focuses on a different sector while continuing ongoing investigations.

The show was created by David Simon with significant contributions from former detective Ed Burns and aired on HBO. The cast includes Dominic West, Idris Elba, Michael K Williams, Wendell Pierce, Sonja Sohn, Lance Reddick, and Andre Royo, with frequent directing by Ernest Dickerson.

‘Boardwalk Empire’ (2010–2014)

This period drama follows a political figure who controls bootlegging and public works in Atlantic City during Prohibition. The story includes alliances with gang leaders, Treasury probes, and family dynamics.

The series was created by Terence Winter for HBO with Martin Scorsese as executive producer and director of the pilot. The cast includes Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Pitt, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham, Jack Huston, and Michael K Williams, with production design by Bob Shaw.

‘The Expanse’ (2015–2022)

This science fiction series depicts a future where Earth, Mars, and the Belt manage tense relations while a crew aboard the Rocinante uncovers a dangerous technology. The plot covers interplanetary politics, corporate interests, and naval operations.

The show was developed by Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby and based on novels by James S A Corey. The cast includes Steven Strait, Dominique Tipper, Wes Chatham, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Frankie Adams, and Cara Gee, with production by Alcon Television Group and initial broadcast on Syfy before moving to Prime Video.

‘Sherlock’ (2010–2017)

This modern adaptation follows Sherlock Holmes and John Watson as they investigate cases across London with support and resistance from Scotland Yard. Episodes present intricate puzzles, coded messages, and criminal masterminds.

The series was created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss for the BBC and produced by Hartswood Films. The cast includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Andrew Scott, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves, and Louise Brealey, with Paul McGuigan and Nick Hurran among key directors.

‘The Good Wife’ (2009–2016)

This legal drama follows Alicia Florrick as she returns to law practice after a public scandal and builds a career inside a competitive firm. Cases involve technology disputes, corporate clients, and criminal defense.

The series was created by Michelle King and Robert King for CBS and produced by Scott Free Productions and King Size Productions. The cast includes Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, Josh Charles, Archie Panjabi, Matt Czuchry, and Alan Cumming, with the spin off ‘The Good Fight’ continuing the story world.

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