Top 20 TV Series like Roots

An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.

Roots has 1 Seasons and 4 Episodes. The last episode aired on 2016-06-02, It was titled Part 4.

Roots is Ended. It is Produced By: A+E Studios, Will Packer Productions, The Wolper Organization . It has an average vote of 6.9 on TMDB.

Genres: DramaAction & Adventure

1. When We Rise

The personal and political struggles, setbacks and triumphs of a diverse family of LGBT men and women who helped pioneer one of the last legs of the U.S. Civil Rights movement from its turbulent infancy in the 20th century to the once unfathomable successes of today. The period piece tells the history of the gay rights movement, starting with the Stonewall Riots in 1969.

It has an average vote of 6.5 on TMDB.

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2. Mummies Alive!

Mummies Alive! is an American animated series from DIC Entertainment. It originally aired for one season in 1997.</p><p></p><p>In ancient Egypt, an evil sorcerer named Scarab, kills the pharaoh's son, Prince Rapses, so he can become immortal. Entombed alive for his crime, Scarab revives in the modern world and begins his search for Rapses' reincarnation, a San Francisco-dwelling boy named Presley Carnovan to retrieve the spirit of Rapses' so he can become immortal. Rapses' bodyguards, Ja-Kal, Rath, Armon, and Nefer-Tina, along with Rapses' cat, Kahti, awake from the dead to protect him from Scarab. They use the power of Ra to transform into powerful guardians.</p><p></p><p>Each of the mummies is aligned with the power of an Egyptian god. Ja-Kal uses the spirit of falcon, Rath uses the spirit of snake, Armon uses the spirit of ram, and Nefer-Tina uses the spirit of cat. They are able to call upon it for magical armor and powers to fight superhuman evildoers. Although, once their strength is exhausted, they must rest in their sarcophagi to regain the ability. In order to access these powers, the mummies call out the phrase "With the Strength of Ra!", which triggers their transformation. The mummies also have the power to make a horrifying face, usually used to scare away nosy bystanders.

It has an average vote of 6.1 on TMDB.

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3. The State

The experiences of four British men and women who leave their lives behind to join ISIS in Syria.

It has an average vote of 6.4 on TMDB.

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4. T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle

T.I. and Tiny are joined by a roster of friends as they navigate life -- and most importantly, keep family first. While their large blended family is along for the ride, T.I. and Tiny also surround themselves with friends Toya Wright, Reginae Carter, Monica Brown, LeToya Luckett and Tommicus Walker as they share loyalty and love, and support one another in their personal lives and careers.

It has an average vote of 10 on TMDB.

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5. Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Meet Frank Spencer, an eager young man trying to find his way in the world. He's enthusiastic, well-meaning... and disaster-prone.

It has an average vote of 7.558 on TMDB.

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6. Roots

The epic tale of celebrated Pulitzer-prize winning author Alex Haley's ancestors as portrayed in the acclaimed twelve hour mini-series Roots, was first told in his 1976 bestseller Roots: The Saga of an American Family. The docu-drama covers a period of history that begins in mid-1700s Gambia, West Africa and concludes during post-Civil War United States, over 100 years later. This 1977 miniseries eventually won 9 Emmy awards, a Golden Globe award, and a Peabody award, and still stands as the most watched miniseries in U.S. history.

It has an average vote of 7.4 on TMDB.

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7. So You Think You Can Dance

Dancers selected in open auditions across America take part in a rigorous competition designed to best display their talents, training and personalities to a panel of judges and viewers as they strive to win votes and avoid elimination.

It has an average vote of 6.952 on TMDB.

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8. The Big Game (Игра на выживание)

Sixteen contestants of a new survival show are taken to the Siberian taiga to compete for the price of one million euros. The rules are simple: no food, personal belongings, electricity, communications and civilization for hundreds of kilometers around. The one remains wins. Soon TV project turns into a deadly game, where LIFE becomes the main prize... What is it? Is it sick TV script? Who is behind this? And who can survive without losing their humanity?

It has an average vote of 7.891 on TMDB.

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9. Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space

From training to launch to landing, this all-access docuseries rides along with the Inspiration4 crew on the first all-civilian orbital space mission.

It has an average vote of 6.8 on TMDB.

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10. Voltron: Legendary Defender

Five unlikely teenage heroes and their flying robot lions unite to form the megapowerful Voltron and defend the universe from evil.

It has an average vote of 7.2 on TMDB.

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11. 4 Blocks (4 Blocks)

Based in Neukölln, Berlin Toni manages the daily business of dealing with the Arabic gangs and ends up wanting to leave his old life behind for his family, but as expected, its never that simple.

It has an average vote of 6.214 on TMDB.

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12. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

It has an average vote of 7.884 on TMDB.

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13. Outbreak (Épidémie)

A dangerous virus appears in a group of homeless people, causing a risk of outbreak. How long will it take Anne-Marie Leclerc, director of the Emergency Public Health Laboratory, to realize that an actual epidemic is starting to take shape?

It has an average vote of 7.2 on TMDB.

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14. Merlin

A retelling of the legend of King Arthur from the perspective of the wizard Merlin. Sam Neill stars in the title role in a story that covers not only the rise and fall of Camelot but also the phase in the legendary history of Britain that precedes it.

It has an average vote of 6.8 on TMDB.

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15. The Rose of Versailles (ベルサイユのばら)

Raised from birth as a man, the Lady Oscar commands the palace guards at Versailles in the years before the French Revolution. Her beauty and noble spirit make her a shining figure in the eyes of both men and women but she is torn between her chosen life of service and duty to class and country and her own heart and desires. She lives as a noble amidst the opulence of Versailles but her keen senses and compassion are not blinded to the poverty of the French people.

It has an average vote of 8.2 on TMDB.

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16. The Tick

In a world where superheroes have been real for decades, an accountant with zero powers comes to realize his city is owned by a super villain. As he struggles to uncover this conspiracy, he falls in league with a strange blue superhero.

It has an average vote of 7 on TMDB.

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17. Cosmos: A Personal Voyage

Carl Sagan covers a wide range of scientific subjects, including the origin of life and a perspective of our place in the universe.

It has an average vote of 8.5 on TMDB.

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18. Young Rock

As Dwayne Johnson runs for president in 2032, he takes a comedic look back at his extraordinary life through the outrageous stories of his family and youth that shaped him into the man he is today. He explores his childhood years living amid influential wrestling icons while his dad rose to fame in the business, his rebellious teenage years attending high school in Pennsylvania, and his football years teamed up with powerhouse players at the University of Miami. In his telling, Johnson explains that while his experiences have been larger than life, he remains a down-to-earth guy who still relates to the American people.

It has an average vote of 6.951 on TMDB.

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19. Dulceida al desnudo (Dulceida al desnudo)

(Dulceida al desnudo)

It has an average vote of 6.721 on TMDB.

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20. Modern Love

An unlikely friendship. A lost love resurfaced. A marriage at its turning point. A date that might not have been a date. An unconventional new family. These are unique stories about the joys and tribulations of love, each inspired by true events.

It has an average vote of 7.4 on TMDB.

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