The 16 best shows on Starz to dive into this weekend

Here's are the series worthy of your watchlist, from "Outlander" to "Sweetpea" and more.

By Kevin Jacobsen and Stephanie Kaloi

on November 10, 2025 7:25 a.m. ET

Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser on 'Outlander'; Julianne Moore as Mary Villiers in 'Mary & George'; Adam Scott as Henry Pollard on 'Party Down'. Credit:

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While it's true that EW once described Starz as a cable network with "a reputation for gratuitous flesh and boning," the television service has come a long way. With shows that encompass everything from what it takes to turn a small-time drug business into a national crime syndicate (*BMF*) to a time-traveling romance with a tinge of trauma (*Outlander*) to a witty comedy about Hollywood caterers (*Party Down*), Starz truly has something for everyone.

Here are the 16 best shows to watch on Starz.

Ash vs Evil Dead (2015–2018)

Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams on 'Ash vs Evil Dead'. Starz Entertainment

Bruce Campbell returns to the role he was born to play in this comedy-horror series 30 years after vanquishing body-possessing demons in *The Evil Dead* (1981), *Evil Dead II* (1987), and *Army of Darkness* (1992). Now working as a stocker, Ash accidentally unleashes the undead ghouls after reading from the *Necronomicon*, forcing him to take up his chainsaw yet again to save humanity from the Deadites.

Co-developed by Sam Raimi, director of the original trilogy,* Ash vs Evil Dead* maintains the franchise's bloody spirit. While the show was ultimately canceled after three seasons, an animated *Evil Dead *series is in the works. —*Kevin Jacobsen*

Where to watch *Ash vs Evil Dead*: Starz

**Cast:** Bruce Campbell, Ray Santiago, Dana DeLorenzo, Jill Marie Jones, Michelle Hurd

Black Sails (2014–2017)

Toby Stephens as James McGraw/Flint and Luke Arnold as 'Long' John Silver on 'Black Sails'. Starz

There aren't nearly enough pirate shows on TV for our liking, but this swashbuckling adventure drama more than scratches that itch. Set in the early 18th century during the Golden Age of Piracy, *Black Sails* operates as a prequel of sorts to Robert Louis Stevenson's seminal classic *Treasure Island*, centered on familiar faces like Captain Flint (Toby Stephens), Long John Silver (Luke Arnold), and Billy Bones (Tom Hopper). The series primarily concerns Flint's efforts to wrangle his crew and protect the lawlessness of the island New Providence, as well as quests to attain treasure across the high seas.

"*Black Sails* resides — and should reside — at that sweet spot between very serious and totally unpretentious," writes EW's critic. "It's a fantasy, but its historical/literary roots lend it a real-world resonance that some other, grander, more purely fantastical genre series lack." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Black Sails*: Starz

**EW grade:** B

**Cast:** Toby Stephens, Hannah New, Luke Arnold, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Tom Hopper, Zach McGowan

BMF (2021–2025)

Tre Rogers as Sterling 'Sterl' Black and Demetrius Flenory Jr. as Demetrius 'Big Meech' Flenory on 'BMF'.

Wilford Harewood/Starz/Courtesy Everett Collection

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is back at it with *BMF *(see also the *Power* entry below), which follows the life story of real Detroit brothers Demetrious "Big Meech" Flenory (played by his son, Demetrious "Lil Meech" Flenory Jr.) and Terry "Southwest T" Flenory. The Flenory brothers are known for growing their relatively small drug business into what would become one of the most notorious crime operations in the United States.

The Flenorys' experiences include all the highs and lows you might expect, many of which are recreated in *BMF*, but the show also takes plenty of artistic liberty while deftly blurring the lines between reality and fiction. In the words of showrunner Randy Huggins in an interview with EW, "This is a universal tale about brotherhood, love, faith, and the pursuit of the American dream." *—Stephanie Kaloi*

Where to watch *BMF*: Starz

**Cast:** Demetrius Flenory Jr., Da'Vinchi, Russell Hornsby, Michole Briana White

Howards End (2017)

Matthew Macfadyen as Henry Wilcox and Hayley Atwell as Margaret Schlegel in 'Howards End'. Starz

E.M. Forster's novel, about three families from different socioeconomic backgrounds and how their lives converge, gets the Kenneth Lonergan treatment with this four-part miniseries. Hayley Atwell stars as Margaret Schlegel, who befriends the wealthy Wilcox matriarch and is surprised to learn she has bequeathed her country estate to Margaret following her death.

Though the Wilcoxes are upset by this revelation, Margaret develops a relationship with the patriarch, Henry (Matthew Macfadyen), while Margaret's sister Helen (Philippa Coulthard) connects with the working-class clerk Leonard Bast (Joseph Quinn). Sprawling and sumptuous, this adaptation allows for even more of Forster's text to come to life than the 1992 film. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Howards End*: Starz

**Cast:** Hayley Atwell, Matthew Macfadyen, Philippa Coulthard, Joseph Quinn, Joe Bannister, Rosalind Eleazar, Alex Lawther, Bessie Carter, Jonah Hauer-King, Tracey Ullman, Julia Ormond

Mary & George (2024)

Tony Curran as King James in 'Mary & George'.

Rory Mulvey/Starz

This salacious historical miniseries depicts Countess Mary Villiers and her efforts to propel her son George forward by any means necessary. Julianne Moore portrays the scheming Mary as she finds herself without a fortune following the death of her husband. Nicholas Galitzine is George, who explores his sexuality as he seduces King James I of England and soon becomes a "favourite."

For fans of tawdry palace intrigue, *Mary & George* is a wicked delight with fully committed performances, particularly by Moore. As EW's critic declares, "Dark and twisting, the series is a reminder that queer history rules." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Mary & George*: Starz

**Cast:** Julianne Moore, Nicholas Galitzine, Tony Curran, Laurie Davidson, Trine Dyrholm, Nicola Walker

Minx (2022–2023)

Jake Johnson as Doug Renetti and Ophelia Lovibond as Joyce Prigger on 'Minx'. John Johnson/Starz

This two-season gem is a workplace comedy that just so happens to be set at the offices of an erotic magazine aimed at straight women in the 1970s. Upstart Joyce Prigger (Ophelia Lovibond) is eager to start her own feminist publication but struggles to get the financing — until a porno publisher, Doug Linetti (Jake Johnson), sees an opportunity. Out of options, Joyce pairs up with Doug to create a publication that merges their expertise, containing thought-provoking meditations on women's rights as well as pages and pages of scantily clad men.

Backed by witty writing and winning performances, *Minx* is a scrappily appealing comedy that, like the magazine itself, indulges in playful fun while delivering an impactful message about the sexual politics of the time. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Minx*: Starz

**Cast:** Ophelia Lovibond, Jake Johnson, Michael Angarano, Jessica Lowe, Oscar Montoya, Lennon Parham, Idara Victor

Outlander (2014–present)

Sophie Skelton as Brianna MacKenzie and Richard Rankin as Roger MacKenzie on 'Outlander'. Aimee Spinks/Starz

Fans of time travel and romance will likely want to dive deep into *Outlander*. The series kicked off in 2014 and is still going strong — though it will end with its upcoming eighth season, which premieres March 6, 2026 — as viewers show no signs of decreased interest in the adventures of Claire Randall (Caitríona Balfe), a combat nurse living in the year 1945…that is, until she is suddenly pulled back to 1743 and falls for a rugged Scottish Highlander (Sam Heughan).

The show is based on Diana Gabaldon's book series of the same name, and was celebrated as "the feminist answer to *Game of Thrones*" when it debuted. That tag has held true throughout *Outlander*'s run, even when the characters are faced with traumas that seem impossible to navigate. *—S.K.*

Where to watch *Outlander*: Starz

**Cast:** Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Tobias Menzies, Graham McTavish

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P-Valley (2020–present)

Elarica Johnson as Hailey Colton and Nicco Annan as Uncle Clifford Sayles on 'P-Valley'.

Jessica Miglio/Starz

Hollywood doesn't always hit the nail on the head when it comes to portraying those in the southern United States, but Starz breaks the mold with *P-Valley*. The series, which is based on the 2015 play *P—y Valley* by Katori Hall, features women who "are people first, with vivid and complicated lives." Set against the backdrop of the fictional town Chucalissa, Miss., the show stars Elarica Johnson as Autumn Night, an out-on-towner who gets a job at the local strip club, Pynk.

Johnson is joined by a wildly talented cast including Isaiah Washington as a schemer who plans to open a casino, J. Alphonse Nicholson as a rapper, and Harriett D. Foy as Patrice, Autumn's mother and an aspiring preacher. But the center of *P-Valley* might just be Uncle Clifford, the nonbinary house mother of the Pynk brought to life by Nicco Annan, who has revolutionized LGBTQ+ representation on the small screen. *—S.K.*

Where to watch* P-Valley*: Starz

**Cast:** Brandee Evans, Nicco Annan, Shannon Thornton, Elarica Johnson, Skyler Joy, J. Alphonse Nicholson

Party Down (2009–2010; 2023)

Ryan Hansen as Kyle Bradway, Zoë Chao as Lucy Dang, Martin Starr as Roman DeBeers, Adam Scott as Henry Pollard, and Tyrel Jackson Williams as Sackson on 'Party Down'. Colleen Hayes/Starz

While this wonderfully witty sitcom got low ratings at the time, its small but passionate audience transformed it into a cult favorite — and enabled its revival season in 2023. The comedy series centers on a group of co-workers at a Los Angeles catering business, all of whom are bonded by their failed or perpetually aspirational Hollywood dreams.

Much of the tension comes from the class divide between the wannabe creatives and their clientele, though as EW's critic writes, "the offbeat writing shone brightest in the smaller moments, when the gang was just sitting around a kitchen and bickering to pass the time." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Party Down*: Starz

**Cast:** Adam Scott, Ken Marino, Lizzy Caplan, Ryan Hansen, Martin Starr, Jane Lynch, Megan Mullally

Power: Books I–IV (2014–present)

Omari Hardwick as James 'Ghost' St. Patrick and Charlie Murphy as Marshal Clyde Williams on 'Power'. Myles Aronowitz/Starz

Despite the fact that Courtney A. Kemp and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson debuted *Power* all the way back in 2014, the show continues to be one of the Starz network’s most-watched series. Having spawned three spinoffs, the original series follows New York City drug dealer James St. Patrick (Omari Hardwick), who operates under the code name Ghost. He's hoping to trade in one life for another as he opens his own nightclub; unfortunately, nearly everyone around him (and, oftentimes, himself) is working against that plan.

Each spinoff focuses on a specific character's story, with *Ghost* shedding light on what happens to St. Patrick's son, Tariq; *Raising Kanan* taking viewers back in time to see how 15-year-old Kanan Stark helped grow his family's own drug dynasty; and *Force* centering on St. Patrick's best friend and criminal partner, Tommy Egan. *—S.K.*

Where to watch *Power*: Starz

**Cast:** Omari Hardwick, Joseph Sikora, 50 Cent, Naturi Naughton, Michael Rainey Jr.

Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult (2020)

India Oxenberg in 'Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult'.

Starz/Courtesy Everett Collection

This powerful four-part documentary series examines the layers of abuse within NXIVM, a purported self-help group that has since been recognized as a cult. The series focuses on India Oxenberg, a former member, as she tries to reconcile her role within the organization and reconnect with her mother, actress Catherine Oxenberg. *Seduced* dives into the disturbing behavior perpetrated by NXIVM leader Keith Raniere, including sex trafficking and its impact on those within the group. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult*: Starz

The Serpent Queen (2022–2024)

Samantha Morton as Catherine de Medici and Minnie Driver as Elizabeth I on 'The Serpent Queen'.

"Sometimes I feel like I can make things happen, if I want them badly enough." So says Catherine de Medici (Samantha Morton), the cunning Queen of France, in this sinfully delicious historical drama. The series depicts Queen Catherine long into her reign as she recounts her perilous journey to the top. Orphaned at an early age, her wealthy family arranges for her to be set up with one of King Francis' sons, and, despite facing opposition, she survives and thrives as she gains more and more political power.

With plenty of palace intrigue and a winking *Favourite*-esque sense of humor, *The Serpent Queen* is far from a stuffy costume drama. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Serpent Queen*: Starz

**Cast:** Samantha Morton, Amrita Acharia, Barry Atsma, Enzo Cilenti, Sennia Nanua, Kiruna Stamell

Spartacus (2010–2013)

Daniel Feuerriegel as Agron (center) on 'Spartacus'.

Matt Klitsscher/Starz/Courtesy Everett

Spartacus was most famously portrayed onscreen by Kirk Douglas in the 1960 film of the same name, but Starz's take on the legendary gladiator enjoys the freedom of showing all the bloody sword-and-sandal violence and graphic sex that Stanley Kubrick couldn't. Enslaved by the Romans, Spartacus (Andy Whitfield; later Liam McIntyre) is forced to undergo gladiator training as the series charts his path to becoming the leader of an uprising, known as the Third Servile War. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Spartacus*: Starz

**Cast:** Andy Whitfield, Lucy Lawless, John Hannah, Manu Bennett, Daniel Feurriegel, Peter Mensah

Survivor’s Remorse (2014–2017)

RonReaco Lee as Reggie Vaughn and Jesse T. Usher as Cam Calloway on 'Survivor's Remorse'. Starz

This underrated dramedy follows the tumultuous lives of newly signed NBA player Cam Calloway (Jessie T. Usher) and his dysfunctional family. After moving to Atlanta, the Calloways adjust to their new lifestyle in various ways, including taking advantage of Cam's increasing fame. While *Survivor's Remorse* is a comedy first, there is real emotional resonance in its portrayal of family and fame.

As EW’s writer notes, "*Survivor's Remorse* is not only about pushing the boundaries of humor — which it’s been doing with aplomb since its stellar first season. It's also a pointed commentary on the role of athlete as commodity, asking questions like, 'How much of your personal life *should* you sacrifice for a paycheck in the millions range?'" —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Survivor’s Remorse*: Starz

**Cast:** Jessie T. Usher, RonReaco Lee, Erica Ash, Teyonah Parris, Tichina Arnold, Mike Epps

Sweetpea (2024–present)

Ella Purnell as Rhiannon Lewis on 'Sweetpea'.

Samuel Dore/Starz

Rhiannon Lewis (Ella Purnell) is more than meets the eye. While she seems on the surface like your average administrative assistant, Rhiannon is carrying a lifetime of trauma from being bullied at school, and, after experiencing various hardships in adulthood, she starts to seriously entertain some of those pesky murderous thoughts she's been having. The wickedly funny yet dark British dramedy is a delightful showcase for Purnell, who honed her craft with such genre shows as *Yellowjackets* and *Fallout*. —*K.J.***

Where to watch *Sweetpea*: Starz

**Cast:** Ella Purnell, Nicôle Lecky, Jon Pointing, Calam Lynch, Jeremy Swift, Dustin Demri-Burns, Leah Harvey, Camille Coduri

Vida (2018–2020)

Melissa Barrera as Lyn Hernandez and Mishel Prada as Emma Hernandez on 'Vida'. Kat Marcinowski/Starz

Two Mexican American sisters who moved to different areas of the country in their adulthood are brought back together in this smartly written half-hour drama series. Melissa Barrera and Mishel Prada star as Lyn and Emma, whose opposing personalities make things difficult as they return to Los Angeles and grieve their mother's death and the life she left behind.

*Vida* sensitively delves into themes not often seen on television, particularly the effects of gentrification and the intersection of queer and Latina identities. "What's interesting here are the relationships between Lyn and Emma and the other women in their lives," writes EW's critic, "including their mother Vida, the woman she was in their memories, and the reality she hid from them." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Vida*: Starz

**EW grade:** B

**Cast:** Melissa Barrera, Mishel Prada, Ser Anzoategui, Chelsea Rendon, Carlos Miranda, Maria-Elena Laas, Roberta Colindrez

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Source: “EW TV”