Direction: Clark Johnson

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Clark Johnson. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


The Wire (TV Series)

2002 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction David Simon · Joe Chappelle · Ernest R. Dickerson · Clark Johnson

Cast Dominic West · Lance Reddick · Sonja Sohn · Clarke Peters

Synopsis The Wire (TV Series) (2002) is a gritty, hyper-realistic HBO drama that spans five seasons and 60 episodes, airing from 2002 to 2008. The narrative unfolds through the lens of a complex drug and murder investigation set in the streets...

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8.9

46K votes

8.9

46K votes

Direction Paul Attanasio · Kenneth Fink · Alan Taylor · Nick Gomez

Cast Richard Belzer · Clark Johnson · Yaphet Kotto · Kyle Secor

Synopsis Homicide: Life on the Street (TV Series) (1993) delves into the gritty world of a Baltimore police homicide unit as they tackle a series of brutal and complex crimes. The show offers a raw and unfiltered look at the detectives'...

7.9

123 votes

7.9

123 votes

Direction Shawn Ryan · Gwyneth Horder-Payton · Guy Ferland · Scott Brazil

Cast Michael Chiklis · Walton Goggins · Catherine Dent · Michael Jace

Synopsis The Shield (TV Series) (2002) is a gripping American police crime drama that aired from 2002 to 2008, spanning 7 seasons and 88 episodes. The series is renowned for its provocative depiction of corrupt law enforcement officers. The inaugural season...

7.9

8K votes

7.9

8K votes

Homeland (TV Series)

2011 · Series · 50 min. · United States

Direction Howard Gordon · Alex Gansa · Gideon Raff · Lesli Linka Glatter

Cast Claire Danes · Damian Lewis · Mandy Patinkin · Rupert Friend

Synopsis Homeland (TV Series) (2011) is a gripping political thriller that aired from 2011 to 2020, spanning 8 seasons and 96 episodes. The narrative revolves around Marine Sergeant Nicholas Brody (Damian Lewis), who comes back to the United States after an...

7.6

42K votes

7.6

42K votes

Direction Justin Zackham · Norberto Barba · Clark Johnson · Jean de Segonzac

Cast Holt McCallany · Stacy Keach · Catherine McCormack · Pablo Schreiber

Synopsis Lights Out (TV Series) (2010) is a gripping drama that aired from 2010 to 2011, spanning 13 episodes. The series follows Patrick "Lights" Leary, a retired Irish-American heavyweight boxing champion who grapples with his identity post-retirement. After enduring years of...

7.4

807 votes

7.4

807 votes

Snowfall (TV Series)

2017 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Eric Amadio · John Singleton · Dave Andron · Alonso Álvarez

Cast Damson Idris · Carter Hudson · Isaiah John · Sergio Peris-Mencheta

Synopsis Snowfall (TV Series) (2017) delves into the formative years of the crack cocaine outbreak in Los Angeles, focusing on the dawn of the 1980s. The narrative explores the complex web of characters and events that shaped this tumultuous era, offering...

7.1

980 votes

7.1

980 votes

Direction Ethan Reiff · Cyrus Voris · Nick Gomez · Guy Ferland

Cast Michael Ealy · Oded Fehr · Henri Lubatti · Melissa Sagemiller

Synopsis Sleeper Cell (TV Miniseries) (2005) is a gripping one-hour drama that debuted on the Showtime network on December 4, 2005. The inaugural season carried the compelling tagline "Friends. Neighbors. Husbands. Terrorists." while the second season introduced the equally thought-provoking tagline...

7.0

60 votes

7.0

60 votes

Direction Joe Gayton · Tony Gayton · David Von Ancken · Adam Davidson

Cast Anson Mount · Colm Meaney · Robin McLeavy · Phil Burke

Synopsis Hell on Wheels (TV Series) (2011) spans five seasons and 55 episodes, chronicling the aftermath of the Civil War through the eyes of Cullen Bohannon, a former Confederate soldier haunted by the loss of his wife, who was killed by...

7.0

2K votes

7.0

2K votes

Direction Robert Kirkman · Frank Darabont · Greg Nicotero · Ernest R. Dickerson

Cast Andrew Lincoln · Norman Reedus · Melissa Suzanne McBride · Lauren Cohan

Synopsis The Walking Dead (TV Series) (2010) unfolds the narrative of the aftermath of a zombie pandemic, chronicling the journey of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world. Sheriff Rick Grimes, along with his family and a tight-knit group of survivors, embarks on...

7.0

72K votes

7.0

72K votes

Direction Jonathan E. Steinberg · Robert Levine · Steve Boyum · Neil Marshall

Cast Toby Stephens · Luke Arnold · Toby Schmitz · Hannah New

Synopsis Black Sails (TV Series) (2014) is a gripping television series that spans four seasons and 38 episodes, set in the world of pirates and treasure hunters. The narrative unfolds twenty years before the events of Robert Louis Stevenson's iconic novel...

6.9

7K votes

6.9

7K votes

Direction Peter Moffat · Edward Berger · Eva Sørhaug · Clark Johnson

Cast Bryan Cranston · Sofia Black-D'Elia · Michael Stuhlbarg · Tony Curran

Synopsis Your Honor (TV Series) (2020) is a gripping legal drama that delves into the intricate layers of New Orleans society. The series follows the life of a distinguished judge, portrayed by Bryan Cranston, whose world is turned upside down when...

6.8

2K votes

6.8

2K votes

Direction Shawn Ryan · Lesli Linka Glatter · Clark Johnson · Paris Barclay

Cast Jennifer Beals · Jason Clarke · Delroy Lindo · Devin Kelley

Synopsis The Chicago Code (TV Series) (2011) is a gripping police drama created by the renowned Shawn Ryan, known for his work on "The Shield." This 13-episode series delves into the lives of Chicago's most esteemed and influential law enforcement officers....

6.7

287 votes

6.7

287 votes

Love & Death

2023 · Series · 52 min. · United States

Direction David E. Kelley · Lesli Linka Glatter · Clark Johnson

Cast Elizabeth Olsen · Jesse Plemons · Lily Rabe · Patrick Fugit

Synopsis Love & Death (2023) follows the lives of two devout couples residing in a quiet Texas town, where their peaceful family existence is abruptly shattered when a violent act involving an axe disrupts their idyllic community.

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6.7

4K votes

6.7

4K votes

Terriers (TV Series)

2010 · Series · 40 min. · United States

Direction Ted Griffin · Adam Arkin · Clark Johnson · Michael Zinberg

Cast Donal Logue · Michael Raymond-James · Kimberly Quinn · Loren Dean

Synopsis Terriers (TV Series) (2010) follows the story of Hank Dolworth, a former law enforcement officer and recovering alcoholic, who joins forces with his lifelong friend, Britt Pollack, a former criminal, to establish an unlicensed private investigation agency. The narrative unfolds...

6.7

286 votes

6.7

286 votes

Direction Samuel Baum · Adam Davidson · Clark Johnson · Eric Laneuville

Cast Tim Roth · Kelli Williams · Brendan Hines · Monica Raymund

Synopsis Lie to Me (TV Series) (2009) is a captivating drama series that aired from 2009 to 2011, spanning 3 seasons and 48 episodes. Created by writer Samuel Baum and executive produced by the minds behind "24" and "Arrested Development," this...

6.6

6K votes

6.6

6K votes

Direction Mitch Glazer · Ed Bianchi · Simon Cellan Jones · David Petrarca

Cast Jeffrey Dean Morgan · Olga Kurylenko · Danny Huston · Jessica Marais

Synopsis Magic City (TV Series) (2012) is a gripping drama that delves into the world of Miami's criminal underworld and the vibrant characters of Miami Beach during the late 1950s. Spanning two seasons and 16 episodes, the series offers a captivating...

6.5

370 votes

6.5

370 votes

Direction Jonathan Nolan · Chris Fisher · Richard J. Lewis · Fred Toye

Cast Jim Caviezel · Michael Emerson · Kevin Chapman · Amy Acker

Synopsis Person of Interest (TV Series) (2011) is a gripping crime drama that spans five seasons and 103 episodes, originating from a screenplay crafted by J. J. Abrams and Jonathan Nolan. The story revolves around Harold Finch (Michael Emerson), an enigmatic...

6.4

6K votes

6.4

6K votes

Mad Dogs (TV Series)

2016 · Series · 56 min. · United States

Direction Cris Cole · Clark Johnson · Charles McDougall · John David Coles

Cast Ben Chaplin · Michael Imperioli · Romany Malco · Steve Zahn

Synopsis Mad Dogs (TV Series) (2016) follows a quartet of middle-aged pals who convene in the tropical paradise of Belize to honor the premature retirement of one of their own. As the festivities commence, a chaotic and hilarious chain of events...

6.3

634 votes

6.3

634 votes

Direction Tom McCarthy · Oliver Bokelberg · Danis Goulet · Clark Johnson

Cast Hilary Swank · Jeff Perry · Grace Dove · Matt Malloy

Synopsis Alaska Daily (TV Series) (2022) follows the journey of a dedicated journalist who embarks on a new chapter in her life by relocating to the rugged and picturesque landscapes of Alaska. She joins the staff of a prominent newspaper based...

6.2

190 votes

6.2

190 votes

Copper (TV Series)

2012 · Series · 60 min. · Canada

Direction Tom Fontana · Will Rokos · Jeff Woolnough · Ken Girotti

Cast Kevin Ryan · Tom Weston-Jones · Franka Potente · Anastasia Griffith

Synopsis Copper (TV Series) (2012) is a gripping period drama that unfolds in the tumultuous Five Points Irish neighborhood of New York City during the 1860s. The narrative revolves around a tough and resilient Irish police officer who must traverse the...

6.1

466 votes

6.1

466 votes