Looking for something to delve into that has the same insight and gut punches as The Offer? Look no further than these spectacular shows. Watching The Offer is a gripping insight into both the film industry and the impact such a popular film can have on those outside the silver screen. It's a gripping and often surprising insight that many never end up seeing in films like The Godfather, which is what makes it such a popular and necessary exploration into that industry.
Nevertheless, with the series still being released, many viewers are having to wait for new episodes to come out. Therefore, they need something to explore while trying to guess what will happen next in this telling biographical drama. Luckily there's a plethora of similar series' to enjoy during the waiting process.
6 The Godfather Saga
Unbeknownst to some, The Godfather was more than just a cult classic film and a bestselling book. In 1977, The Godfather Saga was released as a way to show fans some unseen scenes and to raise some money for the upcoming film Apocolypse Now.
While it perhaps takes the category of series a little loosely, this show has four relatively long episodes which tell the tale of The Godfather in a more detailed and made-for-television way. It still includes all the elements fans know and love but adds new scenes and tones down a bit of the violence. Nevertheless, this is a fantastic way to experience the film The Offer is talking about in a more unique and TV-style way.
5 Hollywood
One of the best aspects of The Offer is the glimpse into Hollywood back in the 60s and 70s. It provides a deep insight into how hard it was to create a film and the injustice that was apparent throughout that time period. This is something that Hollywood brings to viewers' TV screens with grace, truth, and beauty.
It's a fantastic tale of people trying to make it in the film industry and shows the trials and tribulations many had to go through in order to follow their dreams. If viewers are looking to explore this industry in a new and unpredictable light then Hollywood is the way to do it.
4 On The Lot
When watching shows about the film industry or the glamour of Hollywood, many fans will imagine what life would be like if they were a part of the glitz and glamour. This is the case with the contestants of the reality TV show, On The Lot.
On The Lot is a star-studded reality show in which young and undiscovered filmmakers produce a short film to impress the judges and get an office at DreamWorks studio. It's a long-running show and is one that allows viewers to explore just how a film gets made, in the same way many see in The Offer.
3 The Last Tycoon
The Last Tycoon is an adaptation of one of F. Scott Fitzgerald's final novels. It's all about a studio executive who is fighting to get into the film industry as the world readies itself unknowingly toward the second world war. Dispite the rather grim historical backdrop, The Last Tycoon is a tale of love, passion, and dedication as the protagonist proves just how badly he wants to be successful.
It's a lot like Hollywood in the sense that it's all about someone trying to make it in the film industry yet still rings true towards the underlying issues surrounding this industry like The Offer. Either way, this is well worth a watch for anyone looking to delve into cinema and a drive for success.
2 The Staircase
As one of the more recent releases, many will have heard of The Staircase and will be enjoying it at the same time as watching The Offer. However, if that isn't the case then many viewers will benefit from experiencing this psychological experience based on a true story.
It's gripping and, in the same way as The Offer does, forces its viewers to really think about what they are seeing. Both shows often make anyone reevaluate how they initially saw something and will likely bring a new outlook on the life around them. It's a fantastic semi-biographical experience that fans of the realism behind The Offer will adore.
1 Hogan's Heroes
In the first episode of The Offer, the main characters are seen to be pitching a TV show to CBS. It ends up being successful, and while Ruddy ends up leaving it, the show continues. Thankfully, since this is a biography, the pitched TV show is real and is a fantastic watch.
The show is called Hogan's Heroes and tells the rather hilarious tale of the inmates of a German prisoner of war camp. It's nothing like The Godfather, but it's still the brilliantly funny sitcom that came before and was one of the main reasons for the creators of The Godfather even being allowed to rise high enough in the industry to even create the film many know and love. It's a long-running show and one that came out in 1965 so will ring that classic style that many fans of The Godfather will recognize.
The Offer is available now on Paramount+.