10 Great Shows To Watch if You Love 'Wonder Man'

There's a new star in Hollywood, and he's the leading man in Wonder Man. The latest Marvel series strips away everything fans typically associate with the superhero genre, instead focusing on struggling actor Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II). He has the talent, but lacks the effortless charm needed to stand out in an unforgiving industry. When Simon crosses paths with former convict and seasoned performer Trevor Slatter (Ben Kingsley), he learns that a new Wonder Man film is in development and becomes determined to land the lead role.

But in Tinseltown, ambition comes with sacrifice. Simon must conceal his biggest secret: his ionic powers, which are tied to his volatile emotions. Fame may be an almost unattainable dream, but for those inside the industry, or trying to break into it, everyone is chasing their own version of stardom. With that in mind, here are the shows to watch if you love Wonder Man.

1 'Hacks' (2021–Present)

Hacks follows Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), a once-untouchable Las Vegas stand-up comic whose lucrative residency begins to falter as casino executives quietly eye younger replacements. To salvage whatever she's got left, Deborah is paired with Ava (Hannah Einbinder), a sharp but professionally outcast comedy writer desperate for reentry into the industry.

With the two women coming from different generations, Hacks kicks off their tense partnership from the get-go. Writing sessions turn into a battle over whose ideas are better. It doesn't help that, as two women in the industry, they're constantly butting heads with managers and agents. Deborah is treated merely as a marketing brand, while Ava is just another writer who can be laid off easily if she doesn't succeed.

2 'The Idol' (2023)

There's a price to pay for being the biggest pop star in the world. The Idol follows the comeback of Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp), who's returning to music following a public breakdown. While preparing for a new album, her time is spent between photoshoots, rehearsals, and interviews. However, even with her packed schedule, her grief continues to overshadow her enthusiasm.

When an explicit photo of Jocelyn leaks online, the overwhelmed pop star retreats to a nightclub, where she meets the mysterious club owner Tedros, Abel Tesfaye (also known as The Weeknd). He has a way with words and a magnetic swagger, but beneath those sunglasses, he's a leech who preys on the famous. If there's one thing The Idol gets right, it's how easily people can be taken advantage of when they're vulnerable.

3 'BoJack Horseman' (2014–2020)

BoJack Horseman opens on the uncomfortable reality of fame once the cameras are off. BoJack (Will Arnett), an aging sitcom star from the '90s, now spends his days drunk, isolated, and spiraling inside an absurdly oversized mansion. Bitter, self-sabotaging, and painfully self-aware, BoJack struggles with life after all the attention has faded away from him.

Hoping for relevance and a paycheck, BoJack's agent, Princess Carolyn (Amy Sedaris), pushes him to write a tell-all memoir, assigning sharp-tongued writer Diane Nguyen (Alison Brie) as his ghostwriter. Alongside Todd Chavez (Aaron Paul), an aimless houseguest turned unlikely moral compass, BoJack rises and relapses through his journey of redemption. The more BoJack faces the past, the more he learns about accountability.

4 'The Studio' (2025–Present)

The Studio follows Matt Remic (Seth Rogen), a newly promoted studio head at Continental Studios, where his job is to deliver profitable "movies," not precious, meaningful "films." On his first day, Matt is immediately tested when he's assigned to develop a feature tied to the Kool-Aid brand. He must choose between hiring a reliable hit-delivering feature director or taking the risk and enlisting Martin Scorsese.

Hollywood has its hijinks, and Matt is swamped by them. As the go-to guy for every major decision, he's constantly trying to keep everyone happy. From the pragmatic Sal Saperstein (Ike Barinholtz) to the art-driven Quinn Hackett (Chase Sui Wonders) and the money-minded Maya Mason (Kathryn Hahn), Matt quickly realizes that pleasing everyone in this industry is simply impossible.

5 'The Morning Show' (2019–Present)

There's breaking news beyond the newsroom in The Morning Show. When longtime co-anchor Mitch Kessler (Steve Carell) is abruptly fired after allegations of sexual misconduct surface, a top-rated breakfast news program is under public scrutiny. His exit forced Alex Levy (Jennifer Aniston), his on-air partner, to become the network's public stabilizer while quietly fighting to secure her own contract.

Meanwhile, a viral video catapults blunt field reporter Bradley Jackson (Reese Witherspoon) into national attention, earning her an unexpected invitation to join The Morning Show. Bradley's brutally honest persona is a double-edged sword. Although she has caught the public's attention, the show's carefully curated image is disrupted, while Alex's position and relevance are threatened. Nobody said that working in the newsroom would be a stable career.

6 'Smash' (2012–2013)

Business on Broadway may be tough, but nothing is more difficult than having two rival leads vying for the same role. Smash follows the turbulent creation of Bombshell, a musical based on Marilyn Monroe's life. In charge of the project are lyricist Julia Houston (Debra Messing) and composer Tom Levitt (Christian Borle).

Auditioning for the leading role of Marilyn are none other than seasoned performer Ivy Lynn (Megan Hilty), who has been the project's No. 1 choice, while underdog Karen Cartwright (Katharine McPhee) shows a promising breath of fresh air. Smash goes deep into the technicalities of making a musical come to life, from tense rehearsals and funding fallouts to the unsuspecting surprises that come with show day.

7 '30 Rock' (2006–2013)

30 Rock follows Liz Lemon (Tina Fey), the overworked head writer of NBC's struggling sketch-comedy series TGS. She's the queen of organized chaos, but when network executive Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) takes over, Liz is forced to make some compromises. One of Jack's big new decisions is to hire unpredictable movie star Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan).

Behind the scenes, Liz must tend to the fragile ego of her longtime friend and diva lead actress Jenna Maroney (Jane Krakowski), wrangle a more-than-lively writing staff, and face the network's intrusions. Loosely inspired by Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock is a love letter to the people who work day and night just to make people laugh — and earn high ratings.

8 'Hollywood' (2020)

In this revisionist version of the late 1940s, Hollywood follows a group of ambitious actors and filmmakers trying to break into the Hollywood industry. The miniseries is primarily told from the lens of Jack Castello (David Corenswet), a World War II veteran who arrives in Los Angeles looking for a breakthrough, all while trying to support his pregnant wife.

Through a friend of a friend, Jack becomes acquainted with a myriad of creatives. From aspiring Archie Coleman (Jeremy Pope) to actor Roy Fitzgerald (Jake Picking), Hollywood shows what the industry could've been like had it not been strict with biases surrounding race, gender, and sexuality. While some viewers argue it's just a pipe dream, it represents a possibility that the current generation continues to pursue.

Leading actors get the most attention, but it's the background actors who keep a show running. Extras is a television industry satire following Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais), an aspiring actor stuck working as a "background artist" on film and TV sets, where he is routinely cut from scenes and denied speaking roles.

His time in the industry isn't particularly productive, especially when his incompetent agent, Darren Lamb (Stephen Merchant), constantly undermines him. Andy's fortunes briefly change when the BCC commissions his sitcom. However, when network interference turns the project into a crude, one-line-wonder hit and a creative embarrassment, Andy begins to question whether it is possible to maintain integrity in such a demanding field.

10 'Barry' (2018–2023)

Barry follows Barry Berkman (Bill Hader), a former U.S. Marine and Afghanistan veteran from Cleveland who works as a low-level hitman while struggling with loneliness and depression tied to both his military service and criminal life. When Barry travels to Los Angeles to carry out a hit, he unexpectedly finds a sense of purpose after following his target into an acting class.

Drawn to the hopeful acting community, especially dedicated student Sally Reed (Sarah Goldberg), Barry begins to imagine a new life as an actor under the name Barry Block. However, his handler, Monroe Fuches (Stephen Root), and his violent past refuse to let him go just that easily. It's not every audience that sees someone juggling rehearsals and murder.