Boiling Point is an intense drama series created by Philip Barantini, James Cummings, and Stephen Graham. The BBC One series continues the story of the 2021 film of the same name and it picks up the story six months after the events of the film and it sees Carly struggling to establish her new restaurant, while Andy tries to cope with the aftermath of his heart attack. Boiling Point stars Vinette Robinson in the lead role with Hannah Walters, Izuka Hoyle, Ray Panthaki, Hannah Traylen, Stephen McMillan, Shaun Fagan, Stephen Odubola, and Graham starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the Boiling Point’s sequel series here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Bear (Hulu)
The Bear has to be one of the most stressful shows to watch, which is perfect for the fans of Boiling Point. Created by Christopher Storer, the FX series follows the story of an incredible chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto as he takes over his brother’s restaurant after a tragedy but struggles to cope with past trauma and the chaos of the kitchen. The Bear stars Jeremy Allen White in the lead role with Ayo Edebiri, Abby Elliot, Jon Bernthal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Matty Matheson, and Oliver Platt starring in supporting roles.
Sweetbitter (Starz & Prime Video Add-On)
Sweetbitter is an intense drama series created by Stephanie Danler. Based on a novel of the same name by Danler, the Starz series follows the story of Tess as she arrives in New York and takes on a job at one of the finest restaurants downtown. Soon, she is introduced to the high pressures of the job, love, lust, and fine dining. Sweetbitter stars Ella Purnell in the lead role with Tom Sturridge, Caitlin FitzGerald, Evan Jonigkeit, Eden Epstein, and Jasmine Matthews starring in supporting roles.
This Is Going to Hurt (AMC+, Acorn TV & Prime Video Add-On)
This Is Going to Hurt is a British medical drama and dark comedy series created by Adam Kay, who based the series on his nonfiction book titled This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor. The BBC One series is set in 2006 London and it follows the story of a group of junior doctors working in the obstetrics and gynecology at the NHS hospital. This Is Going to Hurt gives us an intense and realistic look at the lives of the doctors working in the NHS. This Is Going to Hurt stars Ben Whishaw in the lead role with Ambika Mod, Alex Jennings, Michele Austin, Rory Fleck Byrne, Ashley McGuire, and Kadiff Kirwan starring in supporting roles.
Succession (Max & Prime Video Add-On)
If you love the fight for succession between mentors and mentees in an incredibly stressful environment in the Boiling Point, then you should check out Succession. People say that this HBO series is just like Game of Thrones just without the dragons and magic but truthfully Succession feels like a pressure cooker that is always about to blow. Created by Jesse Armstrong, the HBO series follows the story of the Roy siblings as they plot against each other to take over the family company, but before they get to the top they will have to defeat their father. Succession stars Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook, Alan Ruck, Matthew Macfadyen, and Nicholas Braun.
Industry (Max & Prime Video Add-On)
Created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, the HBO drama series Industry is set in the highly competitive field of investment banking. The series follows the story of a group of young graduates competing for their place at Pierpoint & Co, a prestigious investment banking company in London after the 2008 financial crisis. Industry stars Marisa Abela, Harry Lawtey, Myha’la, Kit Harington, Freya Mavor, Ken Leung, and David Jonsson.
Beef (Netflix)
Beef is one of the most unique series I’ve ever watched as its main conflict could be solved so easily but because of the people involved it goes to extreme lengths. Created by Lee Sung Jin, the Netflix series is a dark dramedy series and it follows the story of two total strangers who are involved in a road rage incident and after that, they try to destroy each others’ lives. Beef stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong in the lead roles with David Choe, Young Mazino, Mia Serafino, Maria Bello, Ashley Park, Joseph Lee, Andrew Santino, and Andie Ju starring in supporting roles.
Julia (Max & Prime Video Add-On)
Julia is a comedy-drama series created by Daniel Goldfarb. The HBO series is based on the life of Julia Child, who pioneered the cooking show genre with her television series The French Chef. Set in 1960s Cambridge, Massachusetts, Julia gives us an inside look into the life of the titular character. Julia stars Sarah Lancashire in the lead role with Fiona Glascott, Bebe Neuwirth, David Hyde Pierce, Isabella Rossellini, and Brittany Bradford starring in supporting roles.
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