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(9/10 stars)Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms o... more about Game of Thrones
(8/10 stars)An ex-CIA agent and a mysterious billionaire prevent violent crimes with the help of an all-seeing machine that can predict events before they happen. more about Person of Interest
(9/10 stars)An unnamed ex-convict assumes the identity of Lucas Hood, the sheriff of Banshee, Pennsylvania, where he, behind a badge, continues his criminal activities, even as he’s hunted by the shadowy gangsters he betrayed years earlier. more about Banshee
(1/10 stars)The story revolves around two brothers, Sam and Dean Winchester as they follow their father's footsteps, hunting down evil supernatural creatures such as monsters, demons, and even fallen gods while trying to save innocent people along the way. Continuing the "family business" after their father's d... more about Supernatural
(9/10 stars)The story of Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army. Based on interviews with survivors of Easy Company, as well as soldiers' journals and letters, the series chronicles the experiences of these young men who knew extraordinary bravery and extraordinary fear. more about Band of Brothers
(6/10 stars)Adventure Time follows two best friends: Finn (a 12-year old boy) and Jake (a wise 28-year-old dog with magical powers), and the surreal adventures undertaken by the duo as they traverse the mystical Land of Ooo. A world built for adventure, Ooo is filled to the brim with various landscapes for the ... more about Adventure Time
(10/10 stars)The Crystal Gems are a team of magical beings who are the self-appointed guardians of the universe. Half-human, half-Gem hero Steven is the "little brother" of the group. The goofball is learning to save the world using the magical powers that come from his bellybutton and he goes on magical adventu... more about Steven Universe
(7/10 stars)A 10-part mini-series from the creators of "Band of Brothers", The Pacific focuses on the United States Marine Corps' actions in the Pacific Theater of Operations within the wider Pacific War. Whereas Band of Brothers followed one Army infantry company through the European Theater, The Pacific follo... more about The Pacific
(7/10 stars)In 2003, a parasitic fungal infection ravaged the planet, turning humans into violent creatures known as the Infected. Twenty years later, hardened survivor Joel is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie to the rebel Fireflies. more about The Last of Us
(8/10 stars)The story of House Targaryen, 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones. more about Game Of Thrones: House Of The Dragon
(7/10 stars)A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros, a young knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his squire, Egg, set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne. more about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
(4/10 stars)The story of Ben, a typical kid who becomes very atypical after he discovers the Omnitrix, a mysterious alien weapon with the power to transform the wearer into ten different alien species. more about Ben 10
(0/10 stars)In the German thriller series Banksters from HBO Max, young apprentice Yusuf is arrested in 2004 for his involvement in several bank robberies. He is now faced with the question of who betrayed him and whether he should protect his accomplices. more about Banksters
Action TV shows work best when pace does not come at the expense of character. The strongest entries in the genre – whether military thrillers, superhero series or classic spy stories – share one thing: their main characters face real pressure and make decisions with actual consequences. Pure action sequences without that core quickly become disposable.
The genre is broader than its reputation: alongside US productions, Korean, Israeli and Scandinavian action series have shown in recent years that high pace and strong storytelling are not a contradiction. Use the status filter to isolate fully completed action series – ideal when you want to watch a story from start to finish without waiting for new seasons.
Viewers who enjoy action TV shows often also like thriller TV shows or crime TV shows, because these genres share fast pacing, high stakes and strong conflict.
The top Action TV Shows are ranked by real community votes. The more ratings a show has, the more stable its position.
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Rankings are based on real user ratings. The more votes a series receives, the more stable its chart position.
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