This JustWatch streaming guide is dedicated to providing you a complete list of all action adventure series available to watch. Discover the must-see action adventure series as well as those hidden gems of the genre to see on streaming. No matter which streaming services you use—Netflix, Max, Paramount+, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, or any other—JustWatch shows you all the options available.
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Discover the best action adventure series
Action adventure series usually center on a main protagonist (or a group) facing a quest in which they must show their skill in combat, puzzle-solving, or evasion. Some of the best series in this genre include the Netflix smash hit, Stranger Things, which tells a nostalgic coming-of-age sci-fi tale. Similarly, Sweet Tooth, based on the DC comic of the same name, is an action-packed young adult action-adventure show. For a more adult entry into this genre, check out Vikings: Valhalla, which takes place in a historical setting, and if you like that, then the iconic series Game of Thrones is a must-see if you haven’t already. Money Heist is another action-adventure series but with a heist at the heart of it, while Bodyguard adds a political element to the genre. For fans of superhero series, check out the likes of The Boys, Heroes, Daredevil, and Watchmen. For sci-fi fans, add the Star Wars shows Andor and The Mandalorian to your list as well as Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Two live-action adaptations of famous anime that fit perfectly in this genre are One Piece and Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Hidden gems of the action-adventure genre
The Apple TV+ series Silo is a mystery action adventure show that often goes overlooked but features an incredible cast led by Rebecca Ferguson. Other hidden gems of this genre include Arcane, a Netflix animated series based on the video game League of Legends; The Night Agent, which adds a conspiratorial political thriller element to the genre; Dirk Gently, a surreal action adventure comedy starring Elijah Wood; and, for young adult fans, Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a perfect fantasy adventure series with plenty of action.
