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The Greatest (2026)

  • Drama
  • 1 seasons
  • ★ 5.7/10 from 10 ratings

Fresh off gold at the 1960 Olympics, young boxer Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) sets his sights on the Heavyweight Championship. Contending with newfound fame, self-doubt, family conflict and a politically charged America, the once-in-a-generation prodigy discovers his greatest opponent won't be in the ring, but in a society that isn't ready for him to become his own man.

Created byBen Watkins

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    Swagger

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    2021 · Drama

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    A basketball prodigy must navigate a maze of pressure if he's going to overcome the odds against him and learn what it truly means to have swagger.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • shared theme: sports drama
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  2. 02

    Cross

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    2024 · Crime · Drama · Mystery

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    Alex Cross is a brilliant but flawed homicide detective and full of contradictions. A doting father and family man, Cross is single-minded to the point of obsession when he hunts killers. He is desperate for love, but his wife’s murder has left him too damaged to receive it.

    Why it connects

    • the same creator
    • a closely matched era
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  3. 03

    The Freitas Brothers

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    2019 · Drama

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    In the mid 90s, Luís Cláudio Freitas is forecast as the great promise of the Brazilian boxing. His younger brother, Acelino "Popó" Freitas is new in the career so nobody takes him seriously.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • shared network: Prime Video
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  4. 04

    Hand of God

    Same creator

    2014 · 60 min · Drama

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    A morally corrupt judge suffers a breakdown and believes that God is speaking directly to him, compelling him onto a path of vigilante justice.

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    • the same creator
    • strong genre and series-style overlap
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  5. 05

    My Lovely Boxer

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    2023 · 65 min · Drama

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    Vanished genius boxer Kwon-sook and cold-hearted agent Tae-young risk all to defy match-fixing's clutches.

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    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • shared themes: boxer and sports drama
    • a closely matched era
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  6. 06

    Muhammad Ali

    Strong story similarity

    2021 · 120 min · Documentary

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    Muhammad Ali brings to life the iconic heavyweight boxing champion who became an inspiration to people everywhere.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
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  7. 07

    American Gladiators

    Same network

    2026 · Reality

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    A cast of amateur athletes are pitted against each other as well as the shows’ own gladiators across a range of challenges including a tough obstacle course.

    Why it connects

    • strong recommendation signals
    • shared network: Prime Video
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    Heated Rivalry

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    2025 · Drama

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    Two of the biggest stars in Major League Hockey are bound by ambition, rivalry, and a magnetic pull neither of them fully understands. What begins as a secret fling between two fresh faced rookies evolves into a years-long journey of love, denial, and self-discovery. Over the next eight years, as they chase glory on the ice, they struggle to navigate their feelings for each other. Torn between the sport they live for and the love they can’t ignore, they must decide if there’s room in their fiercely competitive world for something as fragile – and powerful – as real love.

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    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • a closely matched era
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  9. 09

    Linlang

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    2023 · Drama · Mystery

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    Victor “Bangis” Lualhati has always been a fighter. As a former boxer, he gets used to overcoming obstacles through tough times. However, when he finds a suspicious message on his wife's phone, he will be faced with a challenge he never saw coming. As Victor investigates, he discovers there is more at play than just a cheating spouse. The deeper he digs, the more shocking realizations he makes.

    Why it connects

    • substantial genre overlap
    • a closely matched era
    • shared network: Prime Video
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