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(8/10 stars)Raymond “Red” Reddington, one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives, surrenders in person at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. He claims that he and the FBI have the same interests—bringing down dangerous criminals and terrorists. In the last two decades, he’s made a list of criminals and terrorists... more about The Blacklist
(8/10 stars)NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is more than just an action drama. With liberal doses of humor, it’s a show that focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced to work together in high-stress situations. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen sub... more about NCIS (2003)
(8/10 stars)This sequel to the 1994 movie Stargate chronicles the further adventures of SGC (Stargate Command). It turned out that the Goa'uld Ra was only one of many alien System Lords who used the Stargates to conquer much of the universe. When Earth uncovers a working cartouche to decipher the coding system ... more about Stargate SG-1
(8/10 stars)The story of Stargate Atlantis follows the cliffhanger episode on Stargate SG-1's seventh season finale "Lost City", where SG-1 found an outpost made by the race known as the Ancients in Antarctica. After the events of Stargate SG-1 season eight premiere "New Order", the Stargate Command sends an in... more about Stargate Atlantis
(7/10 stars)NCIS: Los Angeles is a drama about the high stakes world of undercover surveillance at the Office of Special Projects (OSP), a division of NCIS that is charged with apprehending dangerous and elusive criminals that pose a threat to the nation's security, specifically Naval and Marine assets and pers... more about NCIS: Los Angeles
(8/10 stars)With the Fire Nation on the brink of global domination, a young boy reawakens after a hundred-year absence. To save his war-torn world he must accept his destiny as the Avatar before it's too late. more about Avatar - Der Herr der Elemente (2005)
(8/10 stars)A century after Captain Kirk's five year mission, the next generation of Starfleet officers begins their journey aboard the new flagship of the Federation. Commanded by Captain Jean-Luc Picard the Galaxy class starship Enterprise NCC-1701-D will seek out new life and new civilizations - to boldly... more about Star Trek: The Next Generation
(9/10 stars)A mysterious tattooed woman with no recollection of her own past or her own identity is found naked inside a travel bag in Times Square by the FBI. They discover that her tattoos contain clues to crimes they will have to solve. more about Blindspot
(7/10 stars)Follow the adventures of the Federation starship Voyager, under the command of Captain Kathryn Janeway. Voyager is in pursuit of a rebel Maquis ship in a dangerous part of the galaxy when it is suddenly thrown thousands of light years away into the Delta Quadrant. With much of her crew dead, Captai... more about Star Trek: Voyager
(8/10 stars)The lives of firefighters and paramedics working for the City of Chicago Fire Department at Fire Station 51, made up of Truck 81, Squadron 3, Ambulance 61, and Battalion 25. more about Chicago Fire
(7/10 stars)When the Cardassian occupation of Bajor ended in 2369, the mining space-station Terok Nor was left abandoned, its systems ripped out. By invitation of the provisional Bajoran government, Starfleet stepped in to oversee the rebuilding and day-to-day operations of the newly christened Deep Space Nine.... more about Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
(8/10 stars)Avatar Korra, a headstrong, rebellious, feisty young woman who continually challenges and breaks with tradition, is on her quest to become a fully realized Avatar. In this story, the Avatar struggles to find balance within herself. more about The Legend of Korra
(8/10 stars)Detective Sergeant Hank Voight and his elite Intelligence Unit at the Chicago Police Department combat atrocious offences and bring criminals to justice. more about Chicago PD
(9/10 stars)Starting over isn’t easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being a Los Angeles police officer. As the force’s oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis. If he can’t k... more about The Rookie
(6/10 stars)Undercover operative Tom Keen joins forces with Susan "Scottie" Hargrave, the brilliant and cunning chief of Grey Matters, a covert mercenary organization that solves problems governments don’t dare touch. While on the hunt for Liz’s attacker, Tom secretly discovered that Scottie is actually his bio... more about The Blacklist: Redemption
(8/10 stars)The series centers on Kevin Corcoran, an Irish immigrant policeman trying to keep the peace in the historical Five Points neighborhood in 1860s New York City while searching for information on the disappearance of his wife and death of his daughter. It explores the aftermath of the American Civil Wa... more about Copper
(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
(7/10 stars)Set amongst the awesome beauty of the Australian Gold Coast, Sea Patrol follows sailors from every walk of life, age and temperament all crammed aboard the Naval Patrol boat Hammersley, a veritable pressure cooker of emotions desires and ambitions. Whether they are hunting down well armed drug smugg... more about Sea Patrol
(7/10 stars)The story of one of the most powerful families of the Renaissance period, which became known as one of its members, Rodrigo Borgia, came to occupy the throne of San Pedro. more about Borgia
(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
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.
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