{"id":380532,"date":"2023-08-09T22:16:33","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T03:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-kgb-2019\/"},"modified":"2024-03-04T15:36:59","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T21:36:59","slug":"shows-like-kgb-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-kgb-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like KGB (2019)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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8.7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 23 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Two Indigenous detectives race to solve a major case in their sketchy neighbourhood, but find their loyalties compromised when they discover that most of the suspects are family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Clarence Ryan, Bjorn Stewart, Mark Coles Smith, Jesse Phillips
\nCreators:<\/strong> Dan Riches, Luke Riches
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1 season, 5 episodes, 30-minute runtime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like KGB (2019)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Preppers (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 376 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Preppers follows Charlie, a young Aboriginal woman who, after suffering her own personal cataclysmic event, finds herself at the centre of a mismatched community of ‘preppers’ planning for the apocalypse at Eden 2.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Nakkiah Lui, Meyne Wyatt, Chum Ehelepola, Ursula Yovich
Creators:<\/strong> Gabriel Dowrick, Nakkiah Lui
Directors:<\/strong>
Writers:<\/strong> <\/p>\n \n \n \n

1 season, 6 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Hunters (2016)<\/h3>\n \n
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5.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 2686 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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The disappearance of a decorated FBI agent’s wife leads him to a secret government unit assembled to hunt a group of ruthless terrorists – shadowy figures that may or may not be from this world.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Nathan Phillips, Britne Oldford, Mark Coles Smith, Lewis Fitz-Gerald
Creators:<\/strong> Natalie Chaidez
Directors:<\/strong>
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1 season, 13 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Code (2014)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 4410 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Two Canberra based brothers become entangled in a cover up that involves a remote outback community and key members of the Australian Government.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Crime, Drama, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Dan Spielman, Ashley Zukerman, Adele Perovic, Michael Denkha
Creators:<\/strong> Shelley Birse
Directors:<\/strong>
Writers:<\/strong> <\/p>\n \n \n \n

2 seasons, 12 episodes, 54.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Glitch (2015)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.2 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 19138 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Six people return from the dead with no memory and attempt to unveil what brought them to the grave in the first place.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Patrick Brammall, Emma Booth, Sean Keenan, Hannah Monson
Creators:<\/strong> Tony Ayres, Louise Fox
Directors:<\/strong>
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3 seasons, 18 episodes, 45.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Wellington Paranormal (2018)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 6625 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Sergeant Maaka, and Officers Minogue and O’Leary, are members of the Wellington, New Zealand, police. Their job is to investigate paranormal phenomena.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Mike Minogue, Karen O’Leary, Maaka Pohatu, Thomas Sainsbury
Creators:<\/strong> Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi
Directors:<\/strong>
Writers:<\/strong> <\/p>\n \n \n \n

4 seasons, 25 episodes, 30.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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FBI (2018)<\/h3>\n \n
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7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 19476 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Procedural drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the FBI, bringing to bear all the Bureau’s skills, intellect and mind-blowing technology to keep New York and the country safe.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Missy Peregrym, Zeeko Zaki, Jeremy Sisto, Alana De La Garza
Creators:<\/strong> Craig Turk, Dick Wolf
Directors:<\/strong>
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4 seasons, 69 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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In the realm of television, there’s a constant influx of new shows vying for our attention, each offering its own unique flavor or twist on familiar genres. Among these, the 2019 series “KGB” stands out, not just for its setting or storyline, but for its approach to storytelling, character development, and its reflection on historical and cultural nuances. This article delves into what makes “KGB” a noteworthy addition to the television landscape, exploring its premise, characters, standout moments, and the impact it has had since its debut.<\/p>\n

The Premise<\/h2>\n

“KGB” is set in the mid-1980s, amidst the Cold War’s tension-filled atmosphere. It follows the lives of two Soviet KGB officers who are deep undercover in the United States. Their mission is complex: to gather intelligence, undermine American political and social systems, and, most crucially, to remain undetected. The show masterfully blends historical facts with fictional elements, creating a narrative that is both engaging and thought-provoking.<\/p>\n

Characters and Development<\/h2>\n

At the heart of “KGB” are its characters, particularly the two protagonists, whose names are an amalgamation of real historical figures and fictional creativity. These characters are not your typical spies; they are deeply layered individuals, each with their own moral compass, struggling with the duality of their identities and the weight of their actions.<\/p>\n

The Protagonists<\/h3>\n