Genre Thriller

Thriller is defined by tension-driven storytelling, with series built around suspense, uncertainty, and a sustained sense of urgency. Rather than focusing solely on action or investigation, thriller shows are structured to keep audiences engaged through escalating stakes, unexpected developments, and ongoing narrative tension.

Renewal and cancellation decisions for thriller series are often influenced by viewer retention, pacing, and long-term narrative engagement. Many shows in this genre rely on serialized storytelling, where plot progression and unresolved tension carry across multiple episodes or seasons. As a result, maintaining audience interest over time is a key factor in whether a series continues.

Thriller programming can take a variety of forms, including psychological dramas, crime-based stories, and high-concept narratives that incorporate elements of action or the supernatural. While the genre frequently overlaps with others, it remains distinct in its emphasis on suspense and momentum rather than specific subject matter.

Because of its reliance on narrative intensity and pacing, the success of a thriller often depends on its ability to consistently deliver tension while advancing the story, making execution a critical factor in its lifecycle.

This page tracks all thriller 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 February 4, 2022 -
Network Prime Video
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller


Years January 21, 2026 -
Network Prime Video
Genre: Drama, Thriller

A high-octane thriller about the heist of the century.

Years January 21, 2026 -
Network FX, FX on Hulu, Hulu
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller


Years June 28, 2023 -
Network Apple TV Plus
Genre: Drama, Thriller


Years March 2, 2026 -
Network Prime Video
Genre: Romance, Thriller


Years November 14, 2021 -
Network Paramount Plus
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

A crime thriller following a family where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry.

Years April 21, 2024 -
Network Hulu, ITV, ITVX
Genre: Drama, Thriller


Years January 1, 2026 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Drama, Thriller


Years September 15, 2024 -
Network BBC One, BritBox
Genre: Drama, Thriller


Years October 10, 2025 -
Network Apple TV Plus
Genre: Drama, Thriller

Thriller following a lone U.S. marshal in charge of the quiet, rugged barrens of Alaska.

Years September 14, 2025 -
Network ITV, Paramount Plus, Showtime
Genre: Drama, Thriller


Years -
Network HBO
Genre: Drama, Thriller


Years October 29, 2025 -
Network Apple TV Plus
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller


Years May 22, 2025 -
Network Paramount Plus
Genre: Drama, Thriller


Years December 5, 2025 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller


A tense thriller meets family drama in which an undercover investigator tracks online hate groups.

Years September 25, 2020 -
Network Apple TV Plus
Genre: Drama, Thriller

A drama centered on a Mossad hacker-agent who infiltrates Tehran under a false identity.

Years September 7, 2025 -
Network HBO, HBO Max
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

A drama in which a group of FBI agents battle to thwart to a string of violent robberies.

Years August 21, 2012 -
Network BBC One
Genre: Drama, Thriller


Years November 14, 2025 -
Network Prime Video
Genre: Drama, Thriller