10 Best TV Shows Like Midnight Mass
4. Preacher
Based on a DC Vertigo comic series of the same name, AMC’s Preacher follows its eponymous anti-hero on his search for God… literally. Preacher Jesse Custer finds himself the recipient of a gift from the divine when he gains the ability to control other people’s minds through verbal command alone. Jesse’s journey is a far more satirical one, but with the addition of a vampire as the preacher’s ally, its resemblance to those found in Midnight Mass is unmistakable.
While tone is a significant point of divergence between these two shows, character-building is center-stage for both. Preacher begins in a small town, weaving together stories of its complicated residents, many of whom have sadistic streaks or dark pasts. The church is a communal highway for these different threads; Jesse attempts to help them with his supernatural abilities but finds himself impeded by bloodshed and malice. Gee, where've we heard that one before?
If you had wished for a more comedic take on the religious discussion, but one that also touches on veins of fantasy and horror, Preacher might just be for you. Another link between these two series is their juxtaposition of religious imagery with inhumane acts. These shows inject sadism into the excessively sanctimonious, elevating their respective moral discussions to dynamic heights.