This JustWatch streaming guide is dedicated to providing a complete list of all action thriller shows available on streaming. Find the best and most popular series in this genre, as well as a few must-see shows that have flown under the radar. No matter which streaming service you use—Netflix, Max, Paramount+, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, or any other—JustWatch has you covered.
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Find the best action thriller shows to watch on streaming
Action thriller shows combine high-stakes simmering tension with expertly choreographed stunts, impressive fights, and, more often than not, explosions. One of the most enduringly popular action thriller shows is the Prime Video series Reacher, starring Alan Ritchson as the titular hero. HBO’s video game adaptation The Last of Us mixes both action and thriller with a post-apocalyptic survival setting that serves both genres perfectly. The iconic crime action thriller Breaking Bad is another crime thriller series that explodes into action in unexpected moments and is widely considered one of the best television series of all time. The Star Wars series Andor features everything you would expect from an action thriller, including heists, prison breaks, political intrigue, and shootouts. Peaky Blinders is another classic series that straddles these two genres, while Sherlock is a series of slow-building tension and shocking moments of dramatic action.
Must-see action thriller shows you might have missed
For fans of action thrillers that prominently feature espionage, Taylor Sheridan’s spy series Lioness, starring Zoe Saldana, is a must. The five-season run of Prison Break is another must-watch for fans of the genre who might have missed this early 2000s classic that often goes overlooked. Killing Eve errs more on the side of a thriller but lights up the screen with high-stakes action when it counts, while Marvel’s Daredevil is a beloved series that features some of the best choreographed fight scenes on television.
