Direction: Deran Sarafian

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


Lost (TV Series)

2004 · Series · 42 min. · United States

Direction J.J. Abrams · Damon Lindelof · Jeffrey Lieber · Carlton Cuse

Cast Matthew Fox · Evangeline Lilly · Terry O'Quinn · Josh Holloway

Synopsis Lost (TV Series) (2004) follows the aftermath of a catastrophic plane crash that leaves 48 survivors stranded on a mysterious tropical island in the Pacific. The survivors, a diverse group ranging from a former rock star to a Korean couple...

7.9

110K votes

7.9

110K votes

Direction David Shore · Greg Yaitanes · Deran Sarafian · Juan José Campanella

Cast Hugh Laurie · Lisa Edelstein · Omar Epps · Robert Sean Leonard

Synopsis House, M.D. (TV Series) (2004) is a medical drama that aired from 2004 to 2012, spanning 8 seasons and 177 episodes. The show centers around an unconventional and often antisocial physician, Dr. Gregory House, portrayed by Hugh Laurie. House is...

7.6

99K votes

7.6

99K votes

Fringe (TV Series)

2008 · Series · 50 min. · United States

Direction J.J. Abrams · Alex Kurtzman · Roberto Orci · Joe Chappelle

Cast Anna Torv · Joshua Jackson · John Noble · Lance Reddick

Synopsis Fringe (TV Series) (2008) is a captivating science fiction drama that aired from 2008 to 2013, spanning 5 seasons and 100 episodes. The story revolves around FBI agents Olivia Dunham and Peter Bishop, who find themselves grappling with a series...

7.4

28K votes

7.4

28K votes

Direction Paul Haggis · Robert Moresco · Kevin Bray · Anthony Hemingway

Cast Tom Guiry · Michael Stahl-David · Jonathan Tucker · Billy Lush

Synopsis The Black Donnellys (TV Series) (2007) follows the lives of four distinct Irish-American siblings—Kevin, Jimmy, Tommy, and Sean—who are bound by a strong family ethos of "family first." As they delve deeper into the treacherous realm of New York's organized...

7.3

2K votes

7.3

2K 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 Jeremy Slater · Jason Ensler · Michael Nankin · Bill Johnson

Cast Alfonso Herrera · Ben Daniels · Hannah Kasulka · Brianne Howey

Synopsis The Exorcist (TV Series) (2016) is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the lives of two distinct priests as they confront a terrifying case of demonic possession within a single family. The narrative unfolds with a blend of suspense...

6.4

2K votes

6.4

2K votes

Direction Guillermo del Toro · Chuck Hogan · David Semel · Keith Gordon

Cast Corey Stoll · David Bradley · Jim Watson · Kevin Durand

Synopsis The Strain (TV Series) (2014) follows the chilling events that unfold when a Boeing 777 lands at JFK airport and inexplicably halts on the tarmac, with all window shades down, lights off, and communication channels silent. Ground crews are baffled,...

6.1

6K votes

6.1

6K votes

Direction Anthony E. Zuiker · Ann Donahue · Carol Mendelsohn · Sam Hill

Cast David Caruso · Khandi Alexander · Rory Cochrane · Kim Delaney

Synopsis CSI: Miami (TV Series) (2002) aired from 2002 to 2012, spanning 10 seasons and 232 episodes. This series brought the forensic science approach to solving crimes from Las Vegas to the vibrant and diverse streets of Miami. The show delves...

6.0

49K votes

6.0

49K votes

Direction Carlton Cuse · Jennifer Getzinger · Charles Martin · Deran Sarafian

Cast Mary Elizabeth Winstead · Dylan Kingwell · Sophie Lowe · Aaron Douglas

Synopsis The Returned (TV Series) (2015) is a 10-episode television series that centers around a quiet town that is thrown into chaos when several residents, who were believed to have died, suddenly reappear. These individuals have not aged and are oblivious...

6.0

647 votes

6.0

647 votes

Direction Hank Steinberg · John F. Showalter · Paul Holahan · Martha Mitchell

Cast Anthony LaPaglia · Poppy Montgomery · Eric Close · Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Synopsis Without a Trace (TV Series) (2002) aired from 2002 to 2009 and was highly acclaimed, earning two Emmy Awards in its first season and a Golden Globe Award in 2004. This thrilling and fast-paced series centers around the Missing Persons...

6.0

6K votes

6.0

6K votes

Direction Gary Dauberman · Mark Verheiden · Len Wiseman · Toa Fraser

Cast Crystal Reed · Maria Sten · Will Patton · Adrienne Barbeau

Synopsis Swamp Thing (TV Series) (2019) follows CDC investigator Abby Arcane as she journeys back to her hometown of Houma, Louisiana, to probe a lethal virus originating from the swamp. She forms an unexpected connection with scientist Alec Holland, but tragedy...

5.8

565 votes

5.8

565 votes

Direction Ann Donahue · Carol Mendelsohn · Anthony E. Zuiker · Rob Bailey

Cast Gary Sinise · Carmine Giovinazzo · Hill Harper · Eddie Cahill

Synopsis CSI: New York (TV Series) (2004) is a gripping television series that aired from 2004 to 2013, spanning 9 seasons and 197 episodes. As a spin-off from CSI: Miami, it is the third installment in the CSI franchise. The show...

5.8

14K votes

5.8

14K votes

Direction Kenneth Biller · Deran Sarafian · Christopher Misiano · Alan Poul

Cast Eric McCormack · Rachael Leigh Cook · Arjay Smith · Kelly Rowan

Synopsis Perception (TV Series) (2012) follows the journey of Dr. Daniel Pierce, a brilliant yet unconventional neuroscientist who lends his distinctive perspective to assist federal authorities in unraveling intricate criminal mysteries. The series, which aired from 2012 to 2015, delves into...

5.7

616 votes

5.7

616 votes

Direction Brian McGreevy · Lee Shipman · David Straiton · Deran Sarafian

Cast Landon Liboiron · Eliana Jones · Emilia McCarthy · Aaron Douglas

Synopsis Hemlock Grove (TV Series) (2013) is a chilling television series that aired from 2013 to 2015, spanning three seasons and 33 episodes. The narrative unfolds in the eerie town of Hemlock Grove, Pennsylvania, a place marked by stark contrasts between...

5.5

845 votes

5.5

845 votes

Direction David Hudgins · Deran Sarafian · David Rodriguez · Niels Arden Oplev

Cast David Lyons · Larenz Tate · Bre Blair · David Iwanicki

Synopsis Game of Silence (TV Series) (2016) follows the life of Jackson Brooks, a prosperous lawyer who appears to have everything going for him. Engaged to his boss, Marina, and on the verge of becoming a partner at his prestigious law...

5.4

124 votes

5.4

124 votes

Direction James Griffin · Rachel Lang · Michael Katleman · Julie Anne Robinson

Cast Virginia Madsen · Patrick Flueger · Leven Rambin · David James Elliott

Synopsis Scoundrels (TV Series) (2010) follows the story of a criminal clan that attempts to turn over a new leaf when the family's leader is incarcerated. Spanning 8 episodes, this series delves into the challenges and complexities the family faces as...

5.3

54 votes

5.3

54 votes

Direction Joss Whedon · James A. Contner · David Solomon · David Grossman

Cast Sarah Michelle Gellar · Alyson Hannigan · Nicholas Brendon · Anthony Head

Synopsis Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series) (1997) is a captivating television series that aired from 1997 to 2003, spanning 7 seasons and 145 episodes. Following the harrowing events of the film with the same title, Buffy Summers and her mother...

5.3

48K votes

5.3

48K votes

Rush (TV Series)

2014 · Series · 44 min. · Canada

Direction Jonathan Levine · Deran Sarafian · Bill Johnson · David Barrett

Cast Tom Ellis · Erica Cerra · Teach Grant · Bruce Blain

Synopsis Rush (TV Series) (2014) follows the unconventional life of Dr. William Rush, a physician who operates outside the traditional healthcare system. Unaffiliated with any hospital, he offers his medical expertise to those who can afford his exclusive, cash-only services. Known...

5.2

41 votes

5.2

41 votes

Direction Mark Friedman · Jeffrey G. Hunt · Deran Sarafian · Guy Ferland

Cast Christian Slater · Michelle Borth · Heather Stephens · Bob Stephenson

Synopsis The Forgotten (TV Series) (2009) is a gripping television series that aired from 2009 to 2010, spanning one season with 17 episodes. The show follows a team of passionate amateur detectives known as the Forgotten Network, who are committed to...

5.0

364 votes

5.0

364 votes

Dominion (TV Series)

2014 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Vaun Wilmott · Deran Sarafian · Alex Holmes · Oz Scott

Cast Christopher Egan · Tom Wisdom · Roxanne McKee · Alan Dale

Synopsis Dominion (TV Series) (2014) chronicles the thrilling expedition of a defiant young warrior who uncovers his unexpected role as the key to humanity's survival.

4.8

604 votes

4.8

604 votes