Best TV Shows on Social Psychology to Watch (Again) in 2024

Last Updated: January 5, 2024

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If you are interested about human behavior and their social dynamics. If you are curious about how people react with thoughts, emotions and actions. You might want to watch the dramatized versions of these human acts in a TV show.

Whether you are a psychology enthusiast or a anyone inquisitive to human social behaviors, then watching these shows might bring you that joy you are looking for. There are different TV shows with psychological components to them. Here we have enlisted some of them that you can watch (again) in year 2024.

White Lotus: Season 1 and 2

An American black comedy-drama starring Jennifer Coolidge, Theo James and Alexandra Daddario, White Lotus is an HBO creation written by Mike White. It's a story of exploration of self-discovery, identity and meaning of life. Both season 1 and season 2 have been widely appreciated by the people. A storyline with social satire to complex relationships and power dynamics, this show will give you a parody of modern American life.

Euphoria: Season 1 and 2

Another HBO based American teen drama TV series starring Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney, Euphoria is the creation of Sam Levinson. A storyline set over a recovering drug addict navigating high school and the challenges of young adulthood, Euphoria is a critically acclaimed show depicting the social psychological issues of teens. We would definitely put this show in our list for the honest portrayal of issues facing teens such as substance abuse, mental health, and sexuality.

Mad Men

Starring Jon Hamm as Don Draper, a creation of Matthew Weiner, Mad Men is period drama series revolving around the characters of a reputed Ad Agency in New York. From a complex character like Betty Draper with psychological issues to the chaotic relationship patterns of Donald, Mad Men is a collection of complicated social psychological strings among the characters.

The Sopranos

A story of an Italian-American mafia struggling to manage his family and criminal life while confiding his affairs to his psychiatrist, The Sopranos is one of the highly reviewed TV shows of all time. Created by David Chase and starring James Gandolfini, it is a HBO production that blends the elements of comedy, drama and psychology to build a unique storyline of its time.

Gypsy

A Naomi Watts starrer television series on Netflix, Gypsy is  psychological thriller revolving around the story of a therapist in New York. It portrays a fictional character, a therapist in New York, who starts becoming involved with her clients. This thriller will entertain you with the spiral plots of psychological drama.

Breaking Bad

Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul starrer, creation of Vince Gilligan, Breaking Bad is a critically acclaimed TV show appreciated by a wide range of viewers. A story of Walter White, a chemistry teacher turned into a drug chemist after he is diagnosed with cancer, this show is a perfect depiction of how a person's psychology changes with time and situation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What should I watch if I like psychology?

If you like human psychology and the reflection of it in the characters, you might want to see shows like Euphoria, White Lotus.

What old TV series had a psychologist in it?

Series like Gypsy, Mad Men, The Sopranos have psychologists in them.