Idris Elba

TV roles

Best TV shows featuring Idris Elba

Every Idris Elba series we track, ranked by real viewer rating — led by The Wire at 8.6. Where to stream each is one tap away.

Idris's full profileTop TV shows, ranked

Idris Elba's shows, ranked 35

  1. The Wire posterThe Wire (2002)as Stringer Bell8.6
  2. The Office posterThe Office (2005)as Charles Miner8.6
  3. Luther posterLuther (2010–present)as DCI John Luther · hulu · amc plus · Drama8.4Airing now
  4. What If...? posterWhat If...? (2021)as Heimdall (voice)8.0
  5. The Simpsons posterThe Simpsons (1989)as Devil (voice)8.0
  6. The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full posterThe Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full (2024)as Executive Producer8.0
  7. Hack posterHack (2002)as Mac Boone7.9
  8. CSI: Miami posterCSI: Miami (2002)as Angelo Sedaris7.7
  9. Silent Witness posterSilent Witness (1996)as Charlie7.6
  10. Hijack posterHijack (2023)as Sam Nelson7.5
  11. Aqua Teen Hunger Force posterAqua Teen Hunger Force (2000)as Police Officer (voice)7.5
  12. The Governor posterThe Governor (1995)as Officer Donny Chiswick7.5
  13. Absolutely Fabulous posterAbsolutely Fabulous (1992)as Hilton7.5
  14. Girlfriends posterGirlfriends (2000)as Paul Raymond7.3
  15. In the Long Run posterIn the Long Run (2018)as Walter Easmon7.3
  16. Law & Order posterLaw & Order (1990)as Lonnie Liston7.3
  17. Knuckles posterKnuckles (2024)as Knuckles the Echidna (voice)7.3
  18. Crocodile Shoes posterCrocodile Shoes (1994)as Jo Jo7.3
  19. 2Point4 Children poster2Point4 Children (1991)as Parachute Instructor7.3
  20. Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color posterErased: WW2's Heroes of Color (2024)as Executive Producer7.2
  21. The Inspector Lynley Mysteries posterThe Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2002)as Robert Gabriel7.2
  22. Soul Food posterSoul Food (2000)as Smitty7.2
  23. Zootopia+ posterZootopia+ (2022)as Chief Bogo (voice)7.1
  24. Dangerfield posterDangerfield (1995)as Matt Gregory7.0
  25. A World of Calm posterA World of Calm (2020)as Narrator6.7
  26. The Ruth Rendell Mysteries posterThe Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987)as Raffy6.6
  27. Turn Up Charlie posterTurn Up Charlie (2019)as Charlie6.5
  28. Space Precinct posterSpace Precinct (1994)as Pizza Delivery Man6.4
  29. Playhouse Presents posterPlayhouse Presents (2012)as Akuna's Father / Narrator6.0
  30. Jonny Zero posterJonny Zero (2005)as Hodge5.3
  31. Guerrilla posterGuerrilla (2017)as Kent4.6
  32. Bramwell posterBramwell (1995)as Charlie Carter4.2
  33. TBC (2022)as Thanks1.0
  34. five by five posterfive by five (2017)as Alpha Ash
  35. Ultraviolet posterUltraviolet (1998–1998)as Vaughan Rice · Drama · Science-Fiction

Good to know

What is Idris Elba's best TV show?

The Wire (2002) is Idris Elba's highest-rated series here, at ★ 8.6.

How many TV shows has Idris Elba been in?

We track 35 Idris Elba shows, averaging ★ 7.0 — ranked here by viewer rating.

Where can I watch Idris's shows?

Each series links to its page with live streaming availability for your country.

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Highest rated8.6The Wire

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ProfileIdris Elba: shows, age & roles

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