Genre Action

Action television is defined by fast-paced storytelling, physical conflict, and high-stakes scenarios, often combining elements such as crime, adventure, or thriller narratives. Action series typically rely on momentum and spectacle, with episodes driven by missions, confrontations, and escalating tension rather than purely character-focused development.

Renewal and cancellation decisions for action shows are often influenced by viewership performance, production costs, and audience retention. Because the genre frequently involves large-scale set pieces, stunts, and visual effects, production budgets can be significantly higher than other formats. As a result, networks and streaming platforms tend to evaluate whether a show’s audience reach justifies its ongoing investment.

At the same time, action series often benefit from strong audience loyalty, particularly when built around recurring characters or franchise-style storytelling. This can lead to multi-season runs for successful titles, while others may be structured as limited or self-contained productions depending on their scope and performance.

This page tracks all action TV shows, including their current status (renewed or cancelled) and any confirmed or expected release dates for upcoming seasons.

For more updates across all platforms, visit our Cancelled TV Shows and Renewed TV Shows pages.

Years July 9, 2021 -
Network Prime Video
Genre: Action, Crime


Years June 17, 2021 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animated, Fantasy


Years -
Network Hulu
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama


The young Jedi take on new missions across the galaxy as they try to stop the rise of the pirates!

Years November 17, 2023 -
Network Apple TV Plus
Genre: Action, Drama, Science Fiction


Years November 17, 2024 -
Network HBO
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction


Years August 27, 2025 -
Network Prime Video
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller

A 'Terminal List' prequel series about a Navy SEAL’s descent into the covert world of the CIA.

Years October 14, 2025 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Action, Animated

Animated series adaptated from the popular Ubisoft game.

Years December 20, 2019 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Fantasy drama following a mutated monster hunter struggling to find his place in a world.

Years February 6, 2022 -
Network Starz
Genre: Action, Crime


Years August 28, 2025 -
Network Sky Atlantic
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller


Years April 4, 2022 -
Network MGM Plus
Genre: Action, Historical Drama


Years November 3, 2023 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animated

A young warrior cuts a bloody path toward her destiny.

Years January 13, 2022 -
Network HBO Max
Genre: Action, Drama, Superhero


Years August 1, 2025 -
Network Apple TV Plus
Genre: Action, Drama

A warrior tries to unify the islands of Hawai'i before Western colonization

Years September 10, 2023 -
Network AMC, AMC Plus
Genre: Action, Drama, Horror

A post-apocalyptic horror drama television series, serving as a spinoff to The Walking Dead.

Years February 23, 2021 -
Network The CW
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Superhero


Years February 14, 2024 -
Network Adult Swim
Genre: Action, Animated

An animated series following a former ninja clan member's search for vengeance.

Years April 3, 2025 -
Network Prime Video
Genre: Action, Drama, Horror, Supernatural

An action/horror television series starring Kevin Bacon.