Top 25 Best Anthology Series, Ranked

25. Modern Love

Based on The New York Times column, Modern Love transforms real stories into poignant reflections on human connection. From lost loves to family bonds, each episode captures the messy, beautiful spectrum of emotion. With its stellar cast and heartfelt storytelling, it balances humor and heartache perfectly. Authentic and tender, Modern Love reminds us that vulnerability (in all its forms) is universal.

24. Slasher

For horror fans craving pure, bloody mayhem, Slasher delivers exactly that. Each season introduces a new masked killer, a fresh set of victims, and a web of secrets waiting to unravel. Rooted in the classic whodunit structure, the show pairs brutal violence with surprisingly sharp social commentary. It’s unapologetically gory, consistently tense, and tailor-made for fans of old-school slasher flicks who crave modern grit.

23. Easy

Easy is a refreshingly grounded anthology series exploring love, sex, and connection in modern Chicago. Each episode follows different characters as they navigate messy relationships, technology, and self-discovery. In essence, it captures the quiet realism and humor of everyday intimacy. Easily, Easy remains one of Netflix’s most underrated gems about contemporary romance.

22. Them

Them is a gripping horror anthology that explores the haunting intersection of racism and the supernatural. Each season examines terror rooted in both real and imagined monsters. The first, Covenant, follows a Black family who move to an all-white Los Angeles neighborhood during the 1950s, only to face horrors both human and otherworldly. Stylish, provocative, and deeply unsettling, Them turns America’s darkest history into chilling social commentary.

21. Why Women Kill

Why Women Kill is a stylish, darkly comic anthology that follows three women in different eras, all confronting betrayal and infidelity within the same house. From the creator of Desperate Housewives, it’s a sharp, witty exploration of love, revenge, and survival. Though it lasted just two seasons, both brim with scandal, glamour, and biting humor. Trust us, it's perfect for fans of juicy, high-drama storytelling.

20. Dirty John

Dirty John is a gripping anthology crime drama based on true stories of romance gone wrong. Each season exposes the darker side of relationships. This is the zone where charm turns manipulative and affection becomes obsession. With tense writing and standout performances, the series delivers psychological depth alongside real-life horror. It’s a chilling reminder that evil often hides behind everyday faces and promises of love.

19. What If…?

Marvel’s What If...? asks the ultimate fan question: how would the MCU change if fate took a different turn? From Peggy Carter becoming Captain Carter to zombies overrunning Earth, each animated episode explores alternate realities. With stunning visuals and original cast voices, it’s both thrilling and introspective. Well, one choice can reshape an entire universe.

18. Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities

Created by Oscar-winner Guillermo del Toro, Cabinet of Curiosities is a chilling collection of macabre tales that blend elegance with terror. Each episode is a standalone nightmare exploring the unknown - from cosmic horror to twisted folklore. While not every story hits equally hard, the series’ haunting visuals, eerie atmosphere, and craftsmanship make it a stunning homage to horror’s darker, more poetic side.

17. Feud

Ryan Murphy’s Feud turns real-life rivalries into compelling, emotionally charged drama. The first season spotlights Hollywood icons Joan Crawford and Bette Davis’s legendary clash, while the second examines Truman Capote’s betrayal of his high-society “Swans.” Gorgeous production design, biting dialogue, and powerhouse performances artfully elevate each story. It’s high camp meets profound tragedy…you know, the stuff that makes irresistible TV.

16. Monster

Netflix’s Monster anthology series dramatizes real-life serial killers and the chilling systems that allowed their crimes to continue. Created by Ryan Murphy, the series began with Jeffrey Dahmer, followed by the Menendez brothers, then Ed Gein in part three, and Lizzie Borden’s story is next in line. Unflinching, disturbing, and deeply human, Monster explores infamous figures through a psychological and societal lens, examining evil not as an anomaly but as something terrifyingly ordinary.

15. The Sinner

In The Sinner, detective Harry Ambrose, played by Bill Pullman, investigates seemingly straightforward murders that unravel into complex, psychological mysteries. Each season explores a new case, exposing trauma, repression, and guilt buried deep beneath the surface. Adapted from Petra Hammesfahr’s novel, the show’s slow-burn intensity and emotional realism make it a standout among modern crime dramas. It remains a haunting portrait of why ordinary people commit extraordinary acts.

14. Night Gallery

Hosted by Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling, Night Gallery takes audiences through eerie stories inspired by macabre paintings. Leaning more into horror than sci-fi, each episode examines humanity’s darker impulses with twisted imagination. With appearances from legends like Joan Crawford and Roddy McDowall, the show blends art and terror beautifully. It’s a haunting, underrated classic that paved the way for modern horror anthologies.

13. Love, Death & Robots

Love, Death & Robots is a visual feast of animated shorts spanning sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and comedy. Each episode dives into a distinct world, showcasing breathtaking animation and bold stories. From satirical AI tales to cosmic dread, it’s endlessly inventive and emotionally charged. Some episodes are stronger than others, but the show’s creative highs redefine what short-form animation can achieve.

12. American Horror Story

Since 2011, American Horror Story has reinvented horror television with its rotating casts and bold seasons. From haunted houses and asylums to cults, and apocalypses, the show has done it all with style. Featuring powerhouse performances from Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson, AHS is unforgettable. Even when uneven, it remains a thrilling ride that offers something for every kind of horror fan.

11. Tales from the Crypt

Hosted by the cackling Crypt Keeper, HBO’s Tales from the Crypt turned horror into wickedly fun entertainment. Adapted from EC Comics, the series mixed gore, dark humor, and morality tales — all with outrageous celebrity cameos from stars like Brad Pitt and Whoopi Goldberg. Shocking and stylish, it broke boundaries for television horror, spawning spin-offs and films. Campy, grotesque, and unforgettable, it’s horror anthology gold.

10. The White Lotus

Mike White’s The White Lotus skewers privilege and hypocrisy with biting dark comedy. Each season follows wealthy guests and weary staff at a luxury resort, where secrets and yes, sometimes bodies, surface. Featuring razor-sharp writing, gorgeous backdrops, and standout acting, the show is both hilarious and haunting. It’s a modern social satire disguised as a vacation from hell.

9. American Crime Story

American Crime Story dramatizes some of America’s most infamous true crimes with cinematic flair. From the O.J. Simpson trial to the Gianni Versace murder and the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal, each season offers gripping storytelling and outstanding performances. Yes, viewers know the ending, still the series captivates us with its precision, empathy, and tension.

8. The Haunting

Mike Flanagan’s The Haunting anthology, which spans Hill House and Bly Manor, redefines gothic horror with heart. Each season adapts classic literature into emotionally rich, terrifying tales about grief, guilt, and family. Balancing jump scares with profound storytelling, the Netflix series evokes as many tears as screams. The Haunting remains essential viewing for any horror lover.

7. The Outer Limits

A spiritual cousin to The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits invites viewers into eerie sci-fi worlds filled with paranoia, moral quandaries, and alien encounters. From “The Zanti Misfits” to “The Architects of Fear,” each episode delivers thoughtful, unsettling stories that linger. Its 1990s revival expanded on the original’s legacy. After all, its chilling exploration of humanity’s limits remains timeless and deeply relevant.

6. Inside No. 9

Inside No. 9 blends black comedy, horror, and tragedy into short, perfectly twisted tales, and each story is linked by the number nine. Every episode is a genre-bending surprise packed with epic writing and shocking twists that showcase British brilliance. From slapstick farce to chilling psychological horror, the show’s inventiveness knows no bounds. Watch for some wickedly smart and endlessly creative anthology.

5. Alfred Hitchcock Presents

The legendary “Master of Suspense” brought his signature tension to television with Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Across seven seasons, the genius filmmaker introduced spine-chilling tales of deceit, murder, and moral ambiguity, all wrapped in his dry wit. Airing alongside classics like Vertigo and Psycho, the show delivered cinematic thrills in half-hour bursts. Decades later, it endures as a masterclass horror anthology.

4. Black Mirror

Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror redefined anthology storytelling for the digital age. Each standalone episode imagines a dark, twisted future where technology magnifies human flaws. From the eerily prophetic “Nosedive” to the gut-wrenching “San Junipero,” the series is a mirror to our collective anxieties. Stylish, subversive, and emotionally piercing, Black Mirror is certainly the definitive exploration of how innovation can corrupt, and occasionally redeem humanity.

3. Fargo

Inspired by the Coen brothers’ film, Fargo transforms Midwestern small-town absurdity into prestige TV. Each season tells a new tale of crime, greed, and moral chaos, and you can always expect it all to be tinged with dark humor and philosophical weight. The anthology is a chilling, funny, and oddly poetic universe where bad decisions spiral spectacularly. With stellar casts and razor-sharp scripts, Fargo remains anthology storytelling at its most artful.

2. True Detective

True Detective stands as one of HBO’s most gripping and philosophical crime dramas. Each season follows detectives unraveling brutal cases that expose the moral decay within themselves and society. With powerhouse performances from Matthew McConaughey, Mahershala Ali, Colin Farrell, and Jodie Foster, the show blends noir atmosphere with existential reflection. And, no one can deny that eason one remains a modern classic.

1. The Twilight Zone

Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone is the cornerstone of all anthology television. Its blend of science fiction, fantasy, and moral allegory revolutionized storytelling and still resonates today. Each episode, be it “Time Enough at Last” or “Eye of the Beholder,” challenges viewers to question reality, ethics, and human nature. Visionary, timeless, and eerily prescient, it’s the show that every anthology since owes a debt to.