Updated May 13, 2024 by testing

Netflix recently finished airing the last episode of La Casa De Papel or Money Heist. The show moved viewers and gathered them in place out of love for the show. From such success and after completing a great show, it’s only normal to feel left out and empty.

From the desire to feel better and continue to fulfill the desire to watch better shows, this list was created. If you liked Money Heist and wanted to watch something similar as the last episode was aired, this list will definitely help you find some good or even better shows.

 

TV Shows like La Casa de Papel You Must Watch!

32. Who Killed Sara? (2021)

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As the name suggests, it’s a Mexican mystery crime–solving show on Netflix. Alex was falsely charged with the murder of his sister, Sara. He was prisoned for 18 years and now he’s trying to solve his sister’s death because he believes it was a criminal case.

Alex trained himself while being in prison with bomb-making skills, surveillance knowledge, and dark art. He pursued the closest family he knew that could be involved and season 2 will bring us more information on what he did to them physically and mentally.

The show doesn’t fully reflect ‘Money Heist’s’ theme but, if you liked the secret motives of different characters and puzzles from ‘Money Heist’, you’ll like ‘Who killed Sara?’ too.

 

31. How to Get Away with Murder (2014-2020)

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How to Get Away with Murder is an American legal drama. Often abbreviated as HTGAWM, the show explores different sides of law schools and law school professors. The show originally premiered on ABC and later released on Netflix.

A genius criminal defense professor named Annalise Keating and her law students become involved in a mysterious case. This unfortunate event ultimately changes their lives and personalities in their upbringing as a lawyer in their professional and personal life.

If you liked the professor from ‘La Casa De Papel’ you’ll definitely fall for Annalise. She can be talented, mysterious, charming, and charismatic and even have time to teach.

 

30. Orphan Black (2013-2017)

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It’s a sci-fi thriller from Canada and the show soon got the attention of viewers and critics because of its unique plot and story. It was aired on Space in Canada and BBC America in the USA. Netflix started broadcasting the show from season 4.

The show is about a con artist, Sarah Manning, witnessing a death case that changes her life forever. As she nears the dead body, she finds out that the victim looks just like her. In fact, it’s her clone. Soon she discovers that the world is full of a lot of clones and someone is after her clones and her.

Orphan Black is a sci-fi thriller but the focus is on the bonds of people in different situations, just like ‘Money Heist’. If you liked Money Heist’s interconnection between people, you’ll like this one too. And by the end of the show, you’ll be able to remember all of the clones.

 

29. Sherlock (2010-2017)

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Almost every 80s & 90s kid who was fond of thriller, detective series books, heard of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The series is a British crime-thriller based on Sir Arthur’s Sherlock Holmes detective series. And the moment it was released it blew the viewer’s mind.

Dr. John Watson, a military veteran, came back from his mission in Afghanistan with a wound on his leg, looking for a roommate to live with. On the other hand, Sherlock, a freelance private detective with extraordinary skills of deduction and observation, needs a roommate to split the rent.

They meet and start sharing experiences of their lives as Sherlock drags Dr. Watson in a cat & dog chase against serial killers. They soon get to meet the antagonist of the show, Professor Jim Moriarty, who believes he is just like Sherlock. As Sherlock solves crimes for fun, Moriarty is a criminal for fun.

It’s hard to find similarities between Sherlock and Money Heist at first glance. But they are indeed similar with respect to a mastermind. Just like our good old professor, Sherlock is a mastermind, a bit narcissistic, and lacks some affection and emotion. Nonetheless, he is our genius as our Professor.

 

28. De Dag (2018)

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The show is about a Belgian bank robbery in a town as police, criminals, and prisoners reveal their plans. De Dag or The Day is an intense crime thriller with a unique plot. The episodes are exchanges of demands and supplies between robbers and police officers.

The episodes will give you thrills and the mysteries will give you sweat on winter nights; your feelings will change on every disclosure. As you will try to figure out who’s the good guy and who’s the bad guy, the show will graduate its course to one of the extraordinary endings.

If you think ‘Money Heist’ was binge-worthy, wait till you see this one. De Dag will definitely put a mark on the viewer’s heart and mind.

 

27. White Lines (2020)

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White Lines is a British-Spanish mixed thriller show. Like ‘Money Heist’, this is also created by Alex Pina. White Lines first aired on Netflix in 2020, but got canceled after the first season. The timeline is based on the 90s and present days.

The disappearance of a famous DJ in Ibiza, Axel Collins, occurred many years ago. After so long of his disappearance, his sister, Zoe Walker, decided to find out what actually happened to him. The ending was a bit jumbled and needed a bit of brainstorming but it explained the death well.

 

26. Peaky Blinders (2013-2021)

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Peaky Blinders is a British crime drama based on the Shelby family’s doings after World War One in Birmingham, England. It is a fictional story but we can relate the plots with reality a lot. The show first aired on BBC Two till season four, then the fifth season was aired on BBC One. Then in 2021, Netflix acquired the show and decided the sixth will be its last season.

Thomas Shelby and his brother returned to Birmingham after the first world war. They served the British Army and realized he was fighting for others and not for himself. He wanted to build a global business by any means. Thus, the birth of his gang, Peaky Blinders.

The show will offer how the gang becomes stronger and how big business deals are made. It will reveal the ugly secret that the more money you get, you’ll have to gain the power to remain rich and not get robbed.

Peaky Blinders is similar to Money Heist in the sense of drama, edgy thrills, and relationships between people. Both the shows are also narrated from a criminal’s perspective. So, if you are looking for something to watch after the season finale of Money Heist, you could watch Peaky Blinders.

 

25. Unbelievable (2019)

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Unbelievable is not a series, rather it’s an American mini-series about a series of cases, based on a true story. The actual series of crimes occurred in Washington and Colorado. It first aired on Netflix in 2019.

The show will make you realize what violation victims go through and how difficult it is for them to file a report against the crime. As the show closes in on the pressure she faces, it also depicts the fact that a lot of violators get away with the crime and evidence.

‘Money Heist’ and ‘Unbelievable’ might not be very similar other than the fact of a chain of crime. But it is definitely a show to watch for knowledge, social ethics, and morality.

 

24. Sky Rojo (2021-TBA)

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Sky Rojo or Red Sky is also created by Alex Pina along with Esther Martinez Lobato. Another Spanish action crime show on the list, a good one too. Netflix premiered the show in 2021.

Sky Rojo is similar to Money Heist in a sense of the will to get freedom both financially, physically, and mentally. Three escorts try to run away from their procurer and his ally. On their journey they find difficulties, threats, and danger.

 

23. Lost (2004-2010)

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‘Lost’ is a sci-fi and supernatural American survival drama. It was first aired on ABC in 2004. Although not a Netflix show, ‘Lost’ is a fast-paced show like ‘Money Heist’. Just like Money Heist, the show offers relationships between people for a greater goal.

A commercial passenger plane crashes on a tropical island and the survivors try to stay alive on that island. Soon, they realize the island is not a regular island and is filled with mysteries. The show was a hit and even had a game adaptation. The survivors’ main goal is to travel back to safety without getting lost in the riddles of the island.

If you like the mystery and layered relationships of the Money Heist crew, Lost could be the show to watch. Lost’s characters are much more moving and detailed with their own arcs.

 

22. Mr. Robot (2015-2019)

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Mr. Robot is an American thriller drama with a mix of futuristic vibes. First aired on USA Network in 2015. The show represents a cyber security engineer of a company named Allsafe located in New York.

The engineer, Elliot Alderson, is an introverted but talented programmer. He leads a secret double life of a hacker by night. Elliot also suffers from Schizophrenic type disease which he tries to keep under control by any means possible.

His hacking by night leads him to a group of hackers called fsociety, led by a mysterious person called Mr. Robot. Our protagonist starts his journey from here. Similar to Money Heist’s professor and his crew, Mr. Robot foreshadows the professor and Elliot represents his crew.

 

21. You (2018-TBA)

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‘You’ is an American psycho-thriller show based on the novel of Caroline Kepnes called ‘You’. The show is based on a criminal mastermind who can cover his crimes with basic instincts.

Joe Goldberg is the main character of the show. He is a stalker, kidnapper, and murderer. You better not fall in love with the character, not just because it’s so well written but the fact that he is a criminal. If you like Joe, you’ll start questioning your sanity and moral standards.

Joe is a bookstore manager in New York. A woman visits his bookstore and he finds his love. He immediately stalks the woman online to get in touch with her. Joe’s criminal mastermind will make the professor’s plans look a lot simpler. So, if you’re looking for a better criminal mastermind, YOU know what to do.

 

20. Killing Eve (2018-TBA)

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If you liked the idea of organizations of people with secret agenda of Money Heist, this is the show for you. Killing Eve is also a different kind of a show in the sense of general crime thrillers. You might think that there’s only killing, fighting, and mystery but there’s more to that in the show.

Killing Eve is a British spy thriller about a woman chasing a serial killer then getting into twisted situations filled with mysteries and puzzles. Eve is a boring, deskbound spy working under the fictional secret agency, MI5. She gets ordered to chase a serial killer, Villanelle.

Their cat and mouse chase become unique and they create a chemistry that helps build up each other’s character. The part that makes this show unique is that you won’t be able to determine the good guy or bad guy in the show at first, just like Money Heist’s Professor’s crew.

 

19. Narcos (2015-2017)

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The chronicle is based on true events of the criminal exploits of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar and other families that are involved in the drug business. Narcos is a Netflix original and one of the shows that got viewers awe spired.

The similarity between Money Heist and Narcos is the will of the protagonists to become rich for a bigger cause. You’ll find similar leadership qualities in both the professor from Money Heist and Pablo from Narcos.

 

18. Fargo (2014-TBA)

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This show is from the original Fargo movie from 1996. Fargo is filled with dark humor, crime, and a lot of drama. Young police officer Lou Solverson came back from the Vietnam war and started to investigate a gang syndicate. As Lou further continues the investigation, we get to enjoy a true masterpiece.

Fargo resembles the tricks of gang-related activities and the mastermind pulling the strings. And, the characters’ relationships and their details are marvelous. Though the show is not from a criminal’s point of view, it will definitely give you a mesmerizing experience.

 

17. Elite (2018-TBA)

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It’s a Spanish crime thriller drama that first aired on Netflix in 2018. The show quickly became famous for its suspense, investigation, and teen involvement.

Las Encinas is a rich private school, mostly for the comparatively richer people of the town. Three students Nadia, Christian, and Samuel get a scholarship to study there. Socializing in that school for them was hard.

The difference between who can afford Las Encinas and the ones who are studying with a scholarship creates a murder scenario. The show basically leads us to the murderer and people’s involvement in it.

 

16. Lord of the Skies (El Señor de los Cielos) (2013-TBA)

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Aurelio Casillas wants to fix his position as the richest man of Mexico since the famous Pablo Escobar. Aurelio deceives the law and uses his armed men, and cunning plans to use his cartel rivals for smuggling drugs by air.

Aurelio triggers the law enforcement and they deploy Special Forces agent Marco Mejia for vengeance. The show is a bit more dramatic than Money Heist. So, if you have a taste for drama with a similar level of action as Money Heist, this award-winning show will win your heart.

 

15. The Americans (2013-2018)

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The series is based on an American spy crime drama with a timeline during the peak of the Cold War. The show reveals the distinct different interests of the American FBI and the Russian KGB. A couple of Soviet spies living in DC as a married couple start to investigate. Their identity is hidden from their children, neighbors, colleagues, and friends.

 

14. Cocaine Coast (Fariña) (2018)

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Cocaine Coast is another Spanish crime drama show featuring Nacho Carretero’s book, Fariña. It premiered on Netflix as an international show in 2018.

The show focuses on a fisherman and tobacco smuggler, Sito Miñanco. He starts working as a smuggler for Terito and soon becomes ambitious. Sito wanted to become rich faster, so he wanted to bring varieties of drugs that Terito did not like.

Cocaine Coast is similar to Money Heist from the getting rich fast perspective. The risk is high, so are the stakes. Planning out things of the professor and Sito also gives the same vibes.

 

13. Mindhunter (2017-19)

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Mindhunter, the tv series, is based on a crime book named Mindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit. The show debuted on Netflix in 2017.

The show follows John Douglas and Mark Olshaker, two former special agents. Douglas is experienced in solving murder, mystery, and violation cases. They were called back to duty for a newly emerged serial killer. Due to enough evidence, the murderer stays on loose.

The show has thrilling and cunning puzzled murder scenarios which will leave you with strong inspiration to find out what happened to the end.

 

12. Bodyguard (2018)

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Bodyguard is a British political thriller show for BBC. Later aired by Netflix in 2017. The show follows  Police Sergeant David Budd, a British Army war veteran with PTSD. He is now ordered to protect Home Secretary Julia Montague by the Royalty and Specialist Protection Branch of London’s Metropolitan Police Service as a Specialist Protection Officer.

 

11. Heist (2021-TBA)

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Heist is a nonfiction documentary mini-series that reveals three heist stories. The stories are told by the criminal themselves and each story takes two episodes of the show. One of the criminals got fully away with the crime until they turned themselves in.

The only difference between Money Heist and this show is that it’s based on true events.

 

10. Sons of Anarchy (2008-2014)

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Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Company, Redwood Original is a motorcycle club that depends on a whole bunch of types of business in a town called Charming. They are involved in gun-running, films, and motorcycle garages.

The president of the club is Clay, he wants the club to be as bad as it can get while his son, Jax, gets on his own mission to clear the name of the club. The show represents some father-son rivalry.

 

9. Lupin (2021-TBA)

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Lupin is a French mystery thriller that premiered on Netflix in 2021. It’s based on the character of Master thief, Arsène Lupin, created by Maurice Leblanc. It’s the most-watched non-English show on Netflix and won a few awards already.

The show follows a guy, Assane, from Senegal whose father was framed for theft and killed himself in prison out of shame. Assane sets his goal to get revenge on the family that charged his father falsely. Lupin is an international hit just like Money Heist and the show features heists but the connection between people is deep here.

 

8. Locked Up (Vis a Vis) (2015-2019)

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Vis a vis, a Spanish drama about women’s prison. This show is also created by Alex Pina. It’s from the perspective of a criminal so, it gives off the sad vibe of female prisoners and their chapter of difficulties. The show involves a few prison escape attempts.

Macarena Ferreiro gets involved in fraud in an office as she was manipulated by her boss. Thus, she was framed for the crimes of her boss and was sent to jail for seven years. In prison, she meets Zulema, the most dangerous prisoner who ultimately brings her bad luck only.

 

7. Squid Game (2021)

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Squid Game is a South Korean show for Netflix which took over the platform on a sudden appearance. The show is about people getting involved in a kids’ game, twisted with a huge prize pool and some deadly consequences.

456 people that have big debts are involved in a bizarre game. The winners get money but losers die. The viewers get to enjoy different characters that have unique personalities with double-faced activities. Each character gets their own arc and is described well enough just like Money Heist’s crew.

 

6. Prison Break (2005-2017)

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The show follows a young guy, Lincoln Burrows, getting framed in a political conspiracy of killing the Vice-President’s brother. His brother, Michael Scofield, knows the fact and tries to get into the prison his brother is in and break him out.

If you liked the relationship between the professor and Inspector Raquel Murello, then you’d enjoy the relationship between Inspector Mahone and Michael Scofield of Prison Break. Money Heist and Prison Break are similar in the sense that in both shows people try to be somewhere where it sounds impossible to reach.

 

5. Breaking Bad (2008-2013)

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Breaking Bad is about a chemistry teacher, Walter White, and his student, Jesse Pinkman. After Walter White finds out he has lung cancer, he gets a character twist where he wants to leave something for the family. The will to provide for the family takes a huge turn of events.

Mr. White discovers his skills in meth cooking. He uses Pinkman to distribute it locally. They become tangled in the drug business with the kingpins. Similar to Money Heist’s professor, Mr. White wants to conceal his true identity as long as he can with brilliant moves to outsmart his rivals.

 

4. Ozark (2017-TBA)

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Ozark is an American crime drama that resembles Money Heist from the perspective of huge money and the lives of people being at stake. The Byrdes and their kids get involved in a huge criminal group that seeks Marty Byrde’s unique talent of laundering money.

For the survival of the family, Marty goes to extreme lengths along with his wife to turn dirty money into regular money. He moves his family from Chicago to Naperville, where he deals with local criminals and makes unexpected friends.

 

3. Orange Is the New Black (2013-2019)

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It’s a Netflix original based on the book, Orange is the New black. The show is centered around a woman who is a public relations executive with a career and a fiancé named Piper Chapman. In the past, she was involved in smuggling her girlfriend’s drug money.

After 10 years, she is trying to live a regular life in New York. Because of her life in prison, she lost connection with friends, families, and her fiancé. The show develops as she lives in her present life and relives past memories.

 

2. Evil Genius (2018)

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Evil Genius is an American crime docu-series from 2018. The show received a lot of attention globally after Netflix decided to air it in 2018. The show revolves around the death of a pizza delivery guy, Brian Wells, during a bank robbery.

The mastermind, Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong, used Brian Wells till his last breath with fake hopes and lies about letting him live. The mastermind later was mentally deteriorated due to several conditions. If you think Money Heist’s suspense was a shake in your neurons, then hold your beer for this one.

 

1. Dirty Money (2018-TBA)

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Dirty Money is by far one of the best heist-related shows ever. It will open your eyes and make you amazed for sure when you understand the extent of corruption, fraud mixed with creativity, it becomes unparalleled power and brings unlimited money.

Money Heist, Breaking Bad, Ozark – these might be legendary shows but none of them are based on a true story. This is where the spotlight gets on Dirty Money. Yes, that’s right, each criminal mastermind you’ll enjoy still lives, some roam free and some are on bail.

 

Conclusion

In 2022, Money Heist will finally end, this news created a void in the hearts of the ones who got hooked to the show. This list is for those people that can soon get addicted to another good show that will throw the void away and give similar experiences to the audience.

I hope this list helps you find the next best show you watched.