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- Game of Thrones. Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey. 129 votes. In a land where summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime, noble families compete for power and control of the mythical realm of Westeros.
- Breaking Bad. Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn. 113 votes. When a high school chemistry teacher discovers he has terminal cancer, desperation takes hold as he turns to the dangerous world of drug manufacturing to provide a comfortable future for his family.
- The Punisher. Jon Bernthal, Ben Barnes, Amber Rose Revah. 83 votes. Seeking vengeance for the murder of his family, an ex-marine wages an all-out war on those responsible.
- The Witcher. Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan. 23 votes. Monster slayer extraordinaire, Geralt of Rivia, navigates a world of magic, political intrigue, and dark creatures lurking around every corner.
- Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Prime Video
- Hanna, Prime Video
- Homeland, Showtime
- The Looming Tower, Hulu
- Berlin Station, Epix
- Treadstone, USA Network
- Covert Affairs, USA Network
- Chuck, NBC
- Wormwood, Netflix
- Condor, Audience/Epix
The character of Jack Ryan is one that’s very familiar to those who are fans of the spy thriller genre. He first showed up in the series of novels by author Tom Clancy before making his way to the big screen in 1990 in The Hunt for Red October. Now, he’s made his way onto the small screen with a series adaptation starring John Krasinski (The Office...
Hanna is another action drama series from Amazon Prime Video, and another that’s an adaptation from a previous medium. This time, the series has its origins from the 2011 film of the same name starring Saoirse Ronan (Little Women, Atonement). Similar to the movie, Hannafollows the eponymous character, a young 15-year-old girl who has lived her whol...
Showtime’s Homeland is a critically acclaimed political thriller that received several awards during its eight-season run, both for its gripping storyline and the outstanding performance of the cast members. Amongst those is Claire Danes (Romeo & Juliet) who played the role of Carrie Mathison, the main character. When we meet Mathison, we learn tha...
Based on Lawrence Wright’s Pulitzer-Prize winning book entitled The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11, Hulu’s miniseries adaptation The Looming Towertells the story of Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda during its rise in the late 90s. Oftentimes in large-scale investigations involving different law enforcement agencies, there’s some tension o...
In a way similar to Jack Ryan, the Epix series Berlin Stationtells the story of a whip-smart CIA analyst who is assigned to a new role within the agency that takes him on a whole new adventure that will change him and his life forever. In this case, we follow Daniel Miller, a newly transferred officer from Langley to the CIA station in Berlin, Germ...
While I personally adored the Jason Bourne film franchise, I would be lying if I said I had a complete grasp of the entire operation despite having watched all the movies more than a few times by now. As I’m sure is the case with all covert CIA operations, there are many moving parts and it’s always hard to keep up – even in the fictional world. US...
In another action drama series from USA Network, Covert Affairs puts a female lead in the front and center of the show with Annie Walker (played by Piper Perabo from Notorious and Turn Up Charlie). Annie starts out as a trainee in the CIA but is suddenly promoted to field operative in the Domestic Protection Division. Guided by her handler Auggie, ...
When it comes to TV shows about the CIA, NBC’s Chuckis one of the first to come to mind and it’s a small break of comedic relief from the drama genre of the shows previously mentioned. The titular Chuck Bartowski is your run-of-the-mill computer whiz living a normal life as a Stanford University dropout and electronics store employee. That is, unti...
Diving right back into the more serious side of things, Netflix’s Wormwoodis an absolutely fascinating docudrama miniseries. At this point, we can glean that working in the CIA has its risks, but Wormwooddetails a story of just how much the work can affect one’s personal life and mental well-being. The six-part docuseries centers on the life of Fra...
Condor is based on the 1975 movie Three Days of the Condor(itself an adaptation of James Grady’s novel Six Days of the Condor). It’s currently awaiting the release of its third and fourth seasons on Epix after its move from Audience. Condorfollows Joe Turner, a wide-eyed and idealistic young man who joins the CIA as an analyst with the hopes of mak...
Nov 13, 2023 · If you are thinking of watching some great action Kdramas, no worries. Here is a list of some mind-blowing Korean dramas that have great action scenes, comedic moments & plot twists.
As exciting as it is swoon-worthy, “Operation: Special Warfare” is a 2022 Chinese action romance drama directed by Liu Bo. While working to take down a volatile terrorist group, Hu Bing Qing and Vengo Gao come to find something truly unexpected: love.
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- Spy, KBS (2015) Spy follows the story of a regular housewife, Hyerim, who finds herself thrust back into the dangerous world of espionage when she is handed a mission involving her own son, Sunwoo.
- Good Casting, SBS TV (2020) Good Casting centers on three female former National Intelligence Service (NIS) agents who are brought back into the fold for a secret mission to infiltrate a large conglomerate.
- Crash Landing on You, tvN (2019 – 2020) Crash Landing on You follows the story of a South Korean heiress, Yoon Seri, who accidentally paraglides into North Korea due to a sudden storm.
- Moving, Disney+ (2023) A more recent show to contribute to the genre is Disney+’s Moving, which also brings a bit of the supernatural to the mix. The series primarily follows two sets of main characters: three high school students who not only have their own supernatural powers but also share an unknown tie through the second set of characters central to the series: their parents.
Hot-headed detective Song Il Kook and by-the-book police chief Lee Jong Hyuk work with a team of ace detectives to solve a number of challenging cases.
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16 this week. Create a new list. List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 465 titles. Sort by List order. 1. 24. 2001–2010 195 eps TV-14. 8.4 (198K) Rate. TV Series. Counter Terrorism Agent Jack Bauer races against the clock to subvert terrorist plots and save his nation from ultimate disaster.
