Who doesn’t enjoy a good series of thrillers? A TV show catches you at the end of each episode, nearly pushing you to watch another episode immediately. Consequently, you can find out what happens next. Moreover, the greatest thriller TV series are practically ageless.
1)’Dark’ (2017 – 2020)
A German sci-fi thriller series, Dark, was co-created by Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese and is probably already well-known to everyone who enjoys a good thriller series. Set in Winden, Germany, the show follows the townspeople’s experiences as children begin to go missing. What comes next is a surreal story that takes place across several generations of families who appear to be part of a large-scale conspiracy.
2)’Dexter’ (2006 – 2013)
Michael C. Hall plays the notorious TV serial killer Dexter Morgan, who is a vigilante killer by night and a blood splatter expert from Florida by day. He manages to juggle this risky side gig with his police work in Dexter, but his double life soon catches up with him in ways that can jeopardize his closest connections.
3)’Severance’ (2022 – )
In a dystopian universe where office workers’ memories and consciousness may be surgically divided between the workplace and their home life, an intriguing idea is featured in the sci-fi psychological thriller Severance, co-created by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle. A criminally overlooked film, it centers on Mark (played by Adam Scott), a worker who underwent the process and is currently employed at Lumon Industries, which is revealed to be concealing a horrifying secret.4)’Stranger Things’ (2016 – 2025)
4)’Stranger Things’ (2016 – 2025)
It is unnecessary to introduce Stranger Things, one of the most-watched Netflix original series ever. The hugely popular series, set in 1980s Indiana, is about a group of friends who discover the truth about supernatural forces that are happening right in front of their eyes and get caught up in government plots.
5)’Black Mirror’ (2011 – )
Charlie Brooker, the show’s creator and writer of the majority of the episodes, has shown the world through Black Mirror that he is among the most inventive people in the TV business.
6)’Twin Peaks’ (1990 – 1991)
If you talk about the greatest thriller series ever, you have to include Twin Peaks. The very popular thriller drama series, which was co-created by Mark Frost and David Lynch, is set in the titular fictional town, where FBI Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) and Sheriff Harry S. Truman (Michael Ontkean) are looking into the strange murder of Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee), a high school student.
7)’Narcos’ (2015 – 2017)
Narcos deserves a lot of credit. It surrounded Pedro Pascal with other outstanding actors, such as Wagner Moura, Boyd Holbrook, and Paulina Gaitan, and offered him the opportunity to shine in a prominent role. Thirty episodes of the three-season program, which followed the criminal exploits of the notorious Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar and other drug kingpins of the time, were shown.
8)’The Last of Us (2023 – )
The Last of Us on HBO is a fantastic adaption of the same-titled video game from 2013. The zombie thriller, which takes place in a different 2023, shows a world overrun by Infected people who were first brought about by a widespread fungal plague. It centers on jaded smuggler Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal), who sets out to move the witty youngster Ellie (Bella Ramsey) across the nation.
9)’ Death Note (2006 – 2007)
Death Note is based on the Japanese manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and drawn by Takeshi Obata. It tells the tale of Light Yagami, a misanthrope and exceptionally intelligent high school student. He eventually finds the eponymous notebook, which belonged to Ryuk, a shinigami. The main character quickly discovers that anyone whose name he writes in the notebook’s pages can be killed.
10)’Fargo’ (2014 – 2024)
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When the TV show Fargo was first announced, many were dubious and concerned it would damage the reputation of the cherished Coen Brothers movie. However, as the first season of Fargo debuted and won over viewers with its amazing performances, quirky characters, and gripping plot, those worries were swiftly allayed.
11)’ True Detective’ (2014 – )
Many believe that True Detective opened the eyes of A-list actors to the real potential of television. The first season, with the amazing Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey, was a revelation that drew in a large audience with its plot of twists and turns and the nuanced performances of its stars.
12)’Sherlock’ (2010 – 2017)
Based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes detective stories, Sherlock is among the most renowned British thriller TV dramas that follows the titular detective (played by Benedict Cumberbatch) and the trustworthy Doctor John Watson (Martin Freeman).13)’Chernobyl’ (2019)
13)’Chernobyl’ (2019)
Chernobyl is a comprehensive examination of the April 1986 Chernobyl nuclear power plant explosion, which turned into one of the biggest man-made disasters in history. The popular HBO drama miniseries left a lasting impression despite its short run of five episodes. This is mostly because of its unvarnished and frightening portrayal of the historic event.
14)’ The Wire’ (2002 – 2008)
There aren’t many TV shows that have a cast as well-rounded as The Wire. Among the stars of the 2002–2008 television series were Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Wendell Pierce, and Idris Elba. One of the many reasons the show is regarded as one of the greatest thriller TV series of all time is the outstanding performances, which should come as no surprise given the cast.
15)’Breaking Bad’ (2008 – 2013)
Is it any wonder that Breaking Bad is regarded as the greatest thriller television show ever? Both Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul give outstanding performances that will live in the annals of entertainment history. The storyline, which depicts Walter White’s transformation from a helpless family guy to the power-hungry, profit-driven drug lord Heisenberg, is complex and richly detailed.
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