EmpireFOX
A soapy, swaggering look at the music biz, "Empire" goes full Shakespeare with its power-grabs and original bangers that cut deeper than most pop clichés.
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Best Music Shows Worth Watching
Forget background tunes—these shows put music front and center, whether it’s backstabbing on the charts or rebirth on a stage. Ambition, artistry, and plenty of drama mean the story is as essential as the soundtrack. Here are the music shows that actually understand why anyone would die for a good song.
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
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Daisy Jones & the SixPrime Video
If you want a series that nails toxic genius, creative chemistry, and 1970s rock heartbreak, "Daisy Jones & the Six" delivers handsomely—and you’ll wish half these tracks were real.
"Nashville" knows its hooks both musically and emotionally, tracing the glitzy and gritty sides of country stardom with sharp, often juicy, melodrama.
The Get DownNetflix
"The Get Down" is Baz Luhrmann at his wildest—rap origins, disco fever, and adolescent dreams crash through 1970s Bronx in a kaleidoscope of style.
Julie and the PhantomsNetflix
Forget your average teen show—"Julie and the Phantoms" is a fizzy power-pop hug with infectious songs and a ghost band that’s more charming than some living acts.
GleeFOX
Equal parts earnest and unhinged, "Glee" spins show choir melodrama into pure pop spectacle—a celebration of outsiders finding their voice between acerbic jokes and showstoppers.
Mozart in the JunglePrime Video
"Mozart in the Jungle" exposes the sex, drugs, and snobbery behind classical virtuosity, making orchestras somehow feel as cutthroat (and fun) as a rock tour.
The Beatles: Get BackDisney+
"The Beatles: Get Back" turns the legend into real people—watching their creative chaos, bickering, and magic in real time is the best band documentary you’ll ever see.
VinylHBO
"Vinyl" is all killer, no filler: drugs, egos, and loud guitars in corrupt, grimy 1970s NYC, with an addictive mix of fictional and real-music scene cameos.