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- Breaking Bad (2008-2013) One of the highest rated TV shows in the history of TV shows and in the history of TV itself, ‘Breaking Bad’ is as ripe as it gets with age.
- Sharp Objects. ‘Sharp Objects’ is one hell of a show, while I also admit that it is increasingly difficult to watch. Unfailingly, the show has a very niche group of audience it would appeal to.
- Mindhunter (2017-) ‘Mindhunter’ tries to poke at the curtain of the mystery that is closest to us and yet, still, far from reach- the human brain. Especially, the brain that doesn’t act like the other, normal ones.
- Fargo (2014-Present) The first season is my personal favourite, only because of Billy Bob Thornton. Fargo has fascinated many of us either by the means of movie or the series.
Jun 30, 2024 · Whether the story centers on an unsolved mystery, a horrific crime, or a dystopian tale of survival, any suspense-filled TV show that’s worth watching is guaranteed to bring on the anxiety.
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- ‘The Perfect Couple’
- ‘Bodkin’
- 'Evil'
- 'Baby Reindeer'
- 'Fatal seduction'
- 'The Fall of The House of Usher'
- 'Who Is Erin Carter?'
- 'Dare Me'
- 'You'
- 'Inside Man'
Rotten Tomatoes: 59% | IMDb: 6.6/10
A thriller that has taken Netflix by storm, The Perfect Couple follows in Glass Onion’s footsteps by placing a fascinating whodunnit against a picture-perfect beachy backdrop. With a major wedding on the horizon and everyone getting ready, tragedy strikes when a body is discovered in the harbor, with the pending ceremony soon becoming the scene of a murder investigation. Featuring a star-studded cast that includes the likes of Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, and Eve Hewson, The Perfect Couple...
Rotten Tomatoes: 68% | IMDb: 6.9/10
Created by Jez Scharf, Bodkin is a dark comedy thriller series starring Will Forte as an American podcaster who travels to an Irish coastal town to investigate a cold case. But what should have been a simple assignment becomes increasingly complicated as buried secrets come to light. The seven-episode series also stars Siobhán Cullen and Robyn Cara, with David Wilmot, Chris Walley, Charlie Kemp, and more. The show is the first scripted Netflix series produced by Barack and Michelle Obama’s Hi...
Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | IMDb: 7.8/10
A gripping horror drama series created by Robert and Michelle King, Evil is a supernatural procedural blending mystery and psychological intrigue. The show stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, and Aasif Mandvi, who portray three individuals from different backgrounds brought together to investigate possible paranormal occurrences for the Catholic Church. Evil has had a great reception from critics and fans alike. The series’ three leads share excellent chemistry, delivering compelling performanc...
Rotten Tomatoes: 98% | IMDb: 8.0/10
Based on a true story, Baby Reindeer is a drama-thriller miniseries created by and starring Scottish comedian Richard Gadd, adapted from Gadd's autobiographical one-man show. The seven-episode show follows Gadd's real-life experience of being stalked. The series stars Gadd as Donny and Jessica Gunning as his stalker, Martha. A thrilling partly fictionalized story of real trauma, Baby Reindeer is a complex and brilliantly conceived show that’s received universal acclaim from critics. The show...
Rotten Tomatoes: 69% | IMDb: 4.9/10
Created bySteven Pillemer, this South African thriller stars Kgomotso Christopher as Nandi, who, whilst on a trip away with her friend, falls into the romantic clutches of a much younger man. However, Nandi is married, and her husband soon finds out, twisting him into a scornful force ready to take revenge — no matter the stakes. In just 15 episodes,Fatal Seduction packs in more twists and turns than a rollercoaster ride, with the central story of love and deception ready to keep you on your...
Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 7.9/10
One of Netflix’s most successful series of 2023, The Fall of the House of Usher explores the deaths of controversial pharmaceutical company CEO Roderick Usher’s (Bruce Greenwood) children, including playboy gamer Leo (Rahul Kohli) and cunning PR girlboss Camille (Kate Siegel). What unfolds is a conspiracy that goes right to the top, with the CEO of the company heading up a mission to deceive the public. Unfortunately for him, there are supernatural elements — including Carla Gugino’s chilling...
Rotten Tomatoes: 67% | IMDb: 6.5/10
Told over seven gripping episodes, Who Is Erin Carter? follows the titular character, played by Evin Ahmad, as she works as a British teacher in Barcelona, Spain. However, on a seemingly ordinary day, everything changes when she is caught up in a supermarket robbery, and one of the perpetrators claims to recognize her, leading to the quick downward spiraling of her once serene life. Brooding throughout, Who Is Erin Carter? is a masterclass in creating tension, with even the smallest of eye mo...
Rotten Tomatoes: 85% | IMDb: 6.7/10
Gone far too soon, the indulgent Dare Me follows Colette French, the new coach of a high school cheerleading team played by Willa Fitzgerald, as she tries to unpick the toxic hierarchy that she inherited upon arrival. With the student/teacher relationship certainly rocky, how will they cope when a terrible crime shakes their foundations? Based on the beloved novel of the same name byMegan Abbott, each of Dare Me’s teenage characters is far from the average high schooler, with some of their mo...
Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | IMDb: 7.7/10
This Netflix smash hit follows the life of Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley), whose narrated love for certain women soon unravels into a stalker’s obsession, with the course of true love quickly running blood red. The genius of You lies in the ability of creators Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble to twist what should be an abhorrent lead character into someone you quietly find sympathy for, with the story ebbing and flowing with constant twists and turns. A success for a reason, You is one of those sho...
Rotten Tomatoes: 67% | IMDb: 6.6/10
From the mind of Doctor Who’s Steven Moffat, Inside Man tells the tale of David Tennant’s reverend, a man for whom the safety of those around him is paramount. However, whilst trying to protect his son from a miscommunicated accusation, he accidentally imprisons a woman, leading to a spiraling of events into chaos that will eventually involve Stanley Tucci’s Grieff, who is incarcerated halfway across the world. Full of shocking moments and the tearing down of wonderfully crafted characters, I...
Nov 27, 2022 · There's no shortage of gripping thriller shows to discover for the first time for fans of the genre. With highly-anticipated finales of thriller series like Manifest, it's clear that there's ...
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- 'Breaking Bad' (2008 - 2013) IMDb Rating: 9.5/10. Is anybody surprised that Breaking Bad is considered the best thriller TV series of all time? The acting is stupendous, with Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul both giving iconic performances that will never be forgotten.
- 'The Wire' (2002 - 2008) IMDb Rating: 9.3/10. It's hard to think of another TV show with a cast quite as stacked as The Wire. The series, which aired between 2002 and 2008, starred Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Wendell Pierce, and Idris Elba, to name just a few.
- 'Chernobyl' (2019) IMDb Rating: 9.3/10. Chernobyl is an in-depth look at the Chernobyl disaster in April 1986, when an explosion at the nuclear power plant became one of the world's worst man-made catastrophes.
- 'Sherlock' (2010 - 2017) IMDb Rating: 9.1/10. Based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes detective stories, Sherlock is among the most beloved British thriller TV shows that follows the titular detective (played by Benedict Cumberbatch) and the reliable Doctor John Watson (Martin Freeman).
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Ranked by IMDb rating (highest to lowest) Thriller shows contain numerous sensational scenes or a narrative that is sensational or suspenseful. They should not be confused with mystery shows or horror shows, and should only sometimes be accompanied by one (or both) (imdb.com).
