Loved watching Tom Ellis in 'Players'? Here are 6 TV shows to swoon over the star

Here's a list of six TV shows to get smitten by Tom Ellis
From 'Lucifer' to 'Miranda', here are 6 best Tom Ellis TV shows (Netflix, BBC)
From 'Lucifer' to 'Miranda', here are 6 best Tom Ellis TV shows (Netflix, BBC)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Netflix's newest romantic comedy 'Players', starring Gina Rodriguez and Tom Ellis, has struck a chord with audiences.

Directed by Trish Sie, the Netflix movie follows a love story between Mack (Gina Rodriguez) and Nick (Tom Ellis).

The Internet is abuzz with praise for the acting skills of Tom Ellis in the movie, with many fans admiring his striking appearance and amazing looks.

If you loved watching Tom Ellis in ‘Players’, you must watch these six TV series to swoon over the star.

'Lucifer' (2016-2021)

Tom Ellis and Lauren German in 'Lucifer'
Tom Ellis and Lauren German in 'Lucifer' (Netflix)

'Lucifer', an American urban fantasy television series developed by Tom Kapinos, is one of the most popular shows of Tom Ellis.

He takes on the pivotal role of Lucifer Morningstar, an alternate version of the DC Comics character of the same name.

The series revolves around Morningstar, who is forced to spend millennia punishing people as the lord of Hell. The success of the series propelled him into the hearts of millions.

'Lucifer' is available on Netflix.

'Merlin' (2008-2012)

Tom Ellis in 'Merlin'
Tom Ellis in 'Merlin' (Amazon Prime Video)

'Merlin', a British fantasy-adventure drama television series, transports viewers to the legendary setting of Camelot. Ellis makes an appearance in four episodes in ‘Merlin’ Season 3.

He takes on the pivotal role of Cenred, the ruler of the Kingdom of Essetir, in the two-part season three opener titled, ‘The Tears of Uther Pendragon: Part One’, 'The Tears of Uther Pendragon: Part Two’ and ‘The Coming of Arthur: Part One’.

Created by Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Johnny Capps, and Julian Murphy, the series is available on Amazon Prime Video.

'Rush' (2014)

Tom Ellis in 'Rush'
Tom Ellis in 'Rush' (USA Network)

'Rush', an American medical drama series, aired on the USA Network for one season in 2014. It was created by Jonathan Levine.

Viewers embraced the concept of the new show and loved his performance here.

In ‘Rush’, Ellis plays Dr William P Rush, who travels around Los Angeles to provide medical care to elite residents.

‘Rush’ is available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

'Miranda' (2009-2015)

Tom Ellis and Miranda Hart in 'Miranda' (@BBC)
Tom Ellis and Miranda Hart in 'Miranda' (BBC)

'Miranda', a British television sitcom directed by Juliet May and Mandie Fletcher, revolves around the socially inept Miranda (Miranda Hart).

Tom Ellis appeared as Gary Preston, Miranda's love interest, in the series. He is present in all three seasons of the series.

‘Miranda’ also stars Patricia Hodge, Sally Phillips, and Adrian Scarborough in pivotal roles.

The series won a Royal Television Society award and gained several BAFTA TV Award nominations.

'Miranda' is available on Hulu in the United States.

'EastEnders' (1985-Present)

Tom Ellis in 'EastEnders' (@BBC)
Tom Ellis in 'EastEnders' (BBC)

'EastEnders', a British television soap opera created by Julia Smith and Tony Holland, has been airing on BBC One since the beginning of 1985.

Ellis appeared in 29 episodes of the show from January to May 2006. He played Oliver Cousins, Walford's GP, in 'EastEnders'.

The series is available on Amazon Prime Video.

'Doctor Who' (2005-Present)

Tom Ellis and Freema Agyeman in 'Doctor Who'
Tom Ellis and Freema Agyeman in
'Doctor Who' (BBC)

'Doctor Who', the multi-award-winning TV show, has been airing since 2005 and is still going strong today with everything you could want in a show.

In the show, Ellis stars as Thomas Milligan, an NHS pediatrics doctor and the love interest of Martha Jones (Freema Agyeman).

The series also stars Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi, Matt Smith, David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Ncuti Gatwa, Jenna Coleman, Alex Kingston, and Karen Gillan in important roles. 

'Doctor Who' is available on HBO Max.

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