AMC's The Audacity has quickly become a must-watch for fans of darkly comic dramas that take aim at the toxic, ego-driven world of technology. Starring Billy Magnussen as Duncan Park, a tech CEO whose incompetence is matched only by his arrogance, the show is a cringeworthy yet diabolical ride. Created by Jonathan Glatzer, a veteran of Succession and Bad Sisters, it blends sharp satire with a realistic punch. If you've already binged through the first season and are craving more shows with that same audacious energy, here are seven recommendations that deliver.
The Chair Company (2025–Present)
If the spiraling existential crisis of Duncan Park and the dark humor of The Audacity hooked you, HBO's The Chair Company is an absolute must. This dark office satire, which debuted with a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, turns the mundane into the bizarre. The plot follows Ron Trosper (Tim Robinson), a family man whose embarrassing encounter with an office chair at a conference triggers an amateur investigation into the manufacturer. What follows is a rabbit hole of corporate conspiracy theories and illogical customer service loops. With its surreal, unhinged energy, The Chair Company perfectly captures the paranoia that Duncan experiences, even if it's not about tech billionaires. Its half-hour episodes are a masterclass in absurdity.
Halt and Catch Fire (2014–2017)
While The Audacity focuses on modern tech complexities, AMC's own Halt and Catch Fire serves as an ideal prequel, chronicling the dawn of the digital age. Set in the early 1980s, this critically acclaimed series follows a group of engineers and entrepreneurs through the personal computer revolution and the birth of the World Wide Web. Starring Lee Pace, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy, and Kerry Bishe, it's one of the most underappreciated shows ever produced. The obsessive cost of creation is at its heart, and characters like Duncan Park can be traced back to Joe MacMillan (Pace), a charismatic idea man whose ambition is matched by his self-destructive streak. Over four near-perfect seasons, the show becomes a moving, character-driven drama about what it takes to create something new.
Made for Love (2021–2022)
Billy Magnussen fans will love Made for Love, where he plays a far more calculated and chilling tech billionaire. This darkly comedic drama, with a 97% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes, follows Hazel Green (Cristin Milioti), who flees a suffocating marriage only to discover her husband Byron (Magnussen) has implanted a monitoring device in her brain. The chip lets him track her location and access her emotional data, turning a divorce into a high-tech prison break. Where Duncan Park feels like a flailing figurehead, Byron is a cold, competent monster who believes his hypersurveillance is love. The show brilliantly comments on society's reliance on technology and abusive relationships. Though tragically cancelled after two seasons, its 16 half-hour episodes remain a criminally underrated gem.
Succession (2018–2023)
No list of shows about toxic, ego-driven power struggles would be complete without Succession. This HBO juggernaut follows the Roy family, media moguls whose backstabbing and manipulation make Duncan Park's antics look tame. Creator Jonathan Glatzer worked on Succession, and the influence is clear in The Audacity's sharp dialogue and ruthless character dynamics. If you love watching flawed people scheme and fail spectacularly, Succession is essential viewing. For more on how great shows end, check out our analysis of how 'Hacks' co-creators crafted the perfect ending.
Silicon Valley (2014–2019)
HBO's Silicon Valley is a comedy that skewers the tech industry with precision. It follows a group of programmers trying to build a successful startup while navigating absurd investors, egomaniacal CEOs, and the sheer ridiculousness of the tech world. The show's satire is both hilarious and painfully accurate, making it a perfect companion to The Audacity's darker take. If you enjoy watching incompetent tech bros fumble their way through high-stakes situations, this is for you.
Bad Sisters (2022–Present)
From the same creator as The Audacity, Bad Sisters is a darkly comedic thriller about five sisters who are bound together by the death of one of their abusive husbands. The show blends sharp humor with genuine suspense, much like The Audacity does with its tech-world satire. The ensemble cast, led by Sharon Horgan, delivers powerhouse performances, and the show's exploration of toxic relationships and moral ambiguity will resonate with fans of The Audacity.
The Dropout (2022)
If the real-world parallels of The Audacity intrigue you, The Dropout is a must-watch. This Hulu limited series tells the story of Elizabeth Holmes and the rise and fall of Theranos, a biotech startup built on lies. Amanda Seyfried's Emmy-winning performance captures the delusion and ambition that drive tech entrepreneurs to extremes. The show is a gripping cautionary tale about the culture of hype and the cost of deception, themes that The Audacity explores with a fictional twist. For more on near-perfect storytelling, don't miss our list of near-perfect soft sci-fi masterpieces.
Whether you're drawn to the dark satire, the flawed characters, or the tech-world setting, these shows will keep you entertained long after The Audacity ends. And if you're looking for even more hidden gems, check out our roundup of 8 near-perfect Netflix shows you've never heard of.
