10 Shows you must watch if you loved Yellowjackets on Netflix

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Still from Yellowjackets (Image via Paramount Plus)
Still from Yellowjackets (Image via Paramount Plus)

Yellowjackets is a thriller show, starring Melanie Lynskey, Ella Purnell, and others. The show has a non-linear structure and revolves around a group of girls. As teenagers in the 90s, they survived a plane crash and were left stranded on an island. In the present timeline, they must face the consequences of that event. The show has themes of survivalism, mystery, and the supernatural. Viewers who enjoyed the gripping narrative can check the list below for some similar shows.


The Last of Us, The Wilds, and other shows like Yellowjackets

1) Lost

Still from the show (Image via WatchMojo)
Still from the show (Image via WatchMojo)

Viewers who enjoyed Yellowjackets must watch this iconic show from 2004. Created by Jeffrey Lieber, J.J. Abrams, and Damon Lindelof, this one is a sci-fi adventure drama. The show has the same premise of a group of people surviving a plane crash and getting stranded on an island. In both shows, the survivors must get used to the wilderness and face supernatural forces.


2) Class of ‘07

Still from the show (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from the show (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Created by Kacie Anning and starring Emily Browning, this series is an Australian apocalyptic survival comedy. The show is about a devastating tidal wave that hits the reunion event of an all-girls high school. As the girls try to survive at their school campus, they must deal with old baggage. Viewers who liked the premise of a group of youngsters stranded due to a disaster in Yellowjackets must watch this one.


3) Station Eleven

Still from the show (Image via Max)
Still from the show (Image via Max)

Based on a novel by Emily St. John Mandel, this post-apocalyptic dystopian show is gripping. Starring Mackenzie Davis, the show is set 20 years after a pandemic. Like Yellowjackets, the show revolves around themes of survival and creating a new society. Both shows have a non-linear structure and are thrilling.


4) The Last of Us

Still from the show (Image via Max)
Still from the show (Image via Max)

For viewers who enjoy shows with survivalist themes amidst post-apocalyptic atmospheres, this one is a must-watch. Based on a video game franchise, it stars Pedro Pascal. The acclaimed series revolves around a smuggler, who must escort an immune teenager across a zombie-infested landscape. Like Yellowjackets, the series is about survival and has a gritty atmosphere.


5) Santa Clarita Diet

Still from the show (Image via Netflix)
Still from the show (Image via Netflix)

Starring Drew Barrymore and created by Victor Fresco, this series is a horror sitcom. Viewers who thought about cannibalism while watching Yellowjackets must give this a shot. The show revolves around a suburban mom, who unexpectedly turns into a zombie and craves human flesh. The series’ dark comedy and off-kilter plot, is a perfect watch after watching Yellowjackets.


6) The Wilds

Still from the show (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from the show (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Created by Sarah Streicher and starring Sophia Ali, this drama series is eerily similar to Yellowjackets. The show revolves around a group of teenage girls who get stranded on an island after a plane crash. But, they are unaware that they are being monitored. Both shows explore topics related to girlhood. The show is the perfect watch for those who want to watch something similar to Yellowjackets.


7) Cruel Summer

Still from the show (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from the show (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Created by Bert V. Royal and starring Olivia Holt, this show is a teen drama mystery thriller anthology. The show is set in the mid-90s and revolves around two teenage girls. When one of them disappears, another one seemingly takes her place. Like Yellowjackets, the show is set in the 90s, has mysteries across multiple timelines, and explores teenage female friendships.


8) The Terror

Still from the show (Image via BBC)
Still from the show (Image via BBC)

Based on the 19th century lost Arctic expedition of Captain John Franklin, this one is a gripping watch. Viewers who enjoyed the survivalist, superstitious, and icy backdrops of Yellowjackets season 2, might enjoy this. The series follows John and his sailors, who are haunted by a mysterious presence. And they are also stuck in the icy oceans. This one features Tobias Menzies and Jared Harris.


9) The Leftovers

Still from the show (Image via TV Promos)
Still from the show (Image via TV Promos)

Starring Justin Theroux and Margaret Qualley, this supernatural show is based on a novel by Tom Perrotta. The show is set three years after a global cataclysm, which caused 2% of the population to disappear. Like Yellowjackets, the show focuses on the survivors of a freak accident and offers a unique take on human society. Instead of focusing on collectivism, it shows the brutal reality of humans trying to cope after an apocalypse.


10) Twin Peaks

Still from the show (Image via Showtime)
Still from the show (Image via Showtime)

This David Lynch directorial from the early 90s, paved the way for more complex television. The show revolves around an FBI agent, who goes to the titular town to investigate the murder of a local teenager. Like Yellowjackets, the show deconstructs the idyllic notions of 90s America. Both are mystery shows with paranormal themes and are perfect for viewers who want to watch something unique.

Edited by Abhimanyu Sharma
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