Best TV shows — action on Apple TV+ : our Top 20

2016 · 4 seasons

A seasoned detective launches a private cold‑case unit to reopen unsolved crimes—some of which are eerily tied to the investigators' own painful, mysterious histories.

With Chen Hanwei, Rebecca Lim, Desmond Tan and Yûsuke Fukuchi

2005 · Paul Scheuring · 5 seasons

A political conspiracy sends an innocent man to death row, and his only hope lies with his brother — who intentionally gets himself incarcerated in the same prison to mount a desperate, inside-driven escape for them both.

With Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, Robert Knepper, Amaury Nolasco, Wade Williams, Sarah Wayne Callies and William Fichtner

2022 · George R. R. Martin, Ryan Condal · 3 seasons

The Targaryens rule from an unrivaled height, commanding the allegiance of over fifteen dragons and an empire at its zenith. Their fragile supremacy is threatened when King Viserys breaks a century-old custom by naming his daughter Rhaenyra his heir. When a son is born afterwards and Rhaenyra nonetheless retains her claim, the court is thrown into turmoil—old loyalties splinter and simmering rivalries begin to tear the realm apart.

With Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Rhys Ifans, Graham McTavish and Jefferson Hall

2005 · Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko · 3 seasons

A young boy awakens in a land ravaged by elemental war and embarks on a perilous mystical journey to embrace his destiny as the Avatar and restore peace and balance to the world.

With Dee Bradley Baker, Zach Tyler, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena, Dante Basco, Jessie Flower and Mako

2017 · Steve Lightfoot · 2 seasons

After his family is slaughtered, a former Marine sets out on a relentless quest to find and punish those responsible. He soon uncovers a shadowy military cover-up that drags him into a dangerous battle for the truth — and his own survival.

With Jon Bernthal, Ben Barnes, Amber Rose Revah, Jason R. Moore, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Daniel Webber and Paul Schulze

2021 · Michael Waldron · 2 seasons

Endgame, an alternate Loki is apprehended and hauled before the enigmatic Time Variance Authority — a sprawling, bureaucratic agency that exists beyond time and polices the proper flow of history. Faced with a stark ultimatum, he can be erased for creating a temporal anomaly or agree to help the TVA repair the timeline and confront a far greater threat.

With Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Mosaku, Tara Strong and Lauren Revard

2019 · Tim Miller · 4 seasons

This adult animated anthology, presented by Tim Miller and David Fincher, unites grotesque creatures, nasty surprises and pitch‑black humor in a collection of provocative, NSFW short stories.

With Fred Tatasciore, Scott Whyte, Nolan North, Noshir Dalal, Caitlin McKenna, Matthew Yang King and Emily O'Brien

2018 · Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, John Hurwitz · 6 seasons

Thirty years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, Johnny Lawrence seeks a chance to redeem himself by reopening the notorious Cobra Kai dojo. His decision sparks a renewed feud with Daniel LaRusso, now prosperous and striving to keep his life in balance without the guidance of his mentor, Mr. Miyagi.

With Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Mariduena, Tanner Buchanan, Mary Mouser and Jacob Bertrand

2022 · David DiGilio · 1 season

The station

With Chris Pratt, Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch, Riley Keough, Arlo Mertz, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Jared Shaw

2020 · 1 season

Yuji Itadori is an extraordinarily strong high-schooler leading an ordinary life—until a violent encounter with malevolent entities forces him to swallow a relic: the severed finger of the infamous Ryomen Sukuna. The act saves a classmate but binds Sukuna to Yuji’s body, turning him into a reluctant vessel for an ancient, destructive force. Recruited and mentored by the formidable sorcerer Satoru Gojo, Yuji enrolls at Tokyo Jujutsu High, where students train to battle the curses that threaten humanity. Thrust into a dangerous world with no way back, he must learn to use the monstrous power inside him as a weapon against the very horrors that birthed it—and discover what it truly means to be a hero.

With Junya Enoki, Yuma Uchida, Asami Seto, Yuichi Nakamura, Mitsuo Iwata, Nobunaga Shimazaki and Tomokazu Seki

2022 · Nick Santora · 3 seasons

Recently discharged from the military police, Jack Reacher now lives as a lone wanderer. He keeps no phone and carries only the barest supplies as he crosses the country, rediscovering the nation he once swore to protect.

With Alan Ritchson, Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald, Chris Webster, Bruce McGill, Maria Sten and Hugh Thompson

2007 · 20 seasons

After two and a half years away, Naruto comes back to Konoha determined to chase his dreams. His return, however, draws the attention of far deadlier foes—most notably the shadowy shinobi organization Akatsuki—forcing him to confront threats that will push him to his limits.

With Junko Takeuchi, Chie Nakamura, Noriaki Sugiyama, Kazuhiko Inoue, Satoshi Hino, Akira Ishida and Hideo Ishikawa

2019 · Lauren Schmidt Hissrich · 4 seasons

Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster hunter for hire, wanders a fractured world in search of his fate, discovering that human malice often outmatches the terrors he faces.

With Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, Mimi Ndiweni, Eamon Farren, Wilson Radjou-Pujalte and MyAnna Buring

2011 · Jonathan Nolan · 5 seasons

Believed to be dead, former CIA paramilitary operative John Reese partners with the reclusive billionaire Finch to stop violent crimes in New York City by dispensing their own brand of justice. Reese brings covert-operations expertise while Finch contributes a brilliant talent for creating predictive surveillance software, making them an ideal, if unconventional, team. Working outside legal bounds and harnessing sophisticated monitoring technology, they hunt down threats and help ensure the right offenders are brought to justice.

With Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson, Kevin Chapman, Enrico Colantoni, Taraji P. Henson, Amy Acker and Sarah Shahi

2022 · 1 season

After his entire platoon is wiped out, Navy SEAL Commander James Reece abandons official procedures and sets out on a one-man campaign for retribution. Operating outside the chain of command, he draws on nearly twenty years of combat-honed skills, instincts, and tactics to unmask and pursue the shadowy architects behind the massacre.

With Chris Pratt, Taylor Kitsch, Constance Wu, Riley Keough, Arlo Mertz, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Jared Shaw

2018 · Carlton Cuse, Graham Roland · 4 seasons

CIA analyst Jack Ryan uncovers a web of suspicious bank transfers and is pulled from the relative safety of his desk into a perilous pursuit that stretches across Europe and the Middle East. Chasing the money trail, he becomes entangled with operatives linked to an emergent terrorist leader who is quietly building the capacity for a large-scale strike against the United States and its allies.

With John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kelly, John Hoogenakker, Abbie Cornish, Dina Shihabi and Ali Soliman

1983 · Roger Sweet · 1 season

In World War II, the men of the 100th Bomb Group undertake deadly missions, forging deep bonds through acts of bravery, heartbreaking loss, and hard-won victories.

With Erika Scheimer, Linda Gary, Alan Oppenheimer, Lou Scheimer, John Erwin and George DiCenzo

2012 · Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko · 4 seasons

Korra, a bold and stubborn young woman who often rejects tradition, is driven to master her role as the Avatar. As she confronts outside dangers and personal conflicts, she must learn to rein in her impulsive instincts and cultivate the inner calm and harmony her position demands.

With Janet Varney, David Faustino, P.J. Byrne, Seychelle Gabriel, J.K. Simmons, Maria Bamford and Kiernan Shipka

2003 · Donald P. Bellisario, Don McGill · 23 seasons

A specialized team of investigators takes on every criminal case tied to sailors and Marines — from homicide and espionage to terrorist plots and stolen naval vessels — following the evidence wherever it leads and holding suspects accountable regardless of rank or status.

With David McCallum, Sean Murray, Mark Harmon, Pauley Perrette, Brian Dietzen, Michael Weatherly and Rocky Carroll

2019 · Steven Knight · 3 seasons

A devastating pandemic left the human race sightless, and generations later people have learned to live in a world of dark rituals and cautious order. Centuries after the collapse, twins are born who possess a legendary gift—the ability to see—and their existence upends long-standing beliefs. A queen, threatened by what their vision could mean for her rule, moves to eliminate the danger, forcing the twins’ father to stand between his clan and a sovereign who will stop at nothing to protect her power.

With Jason Momoa, Sylvia Hoeks, Hera Hilmar, Christian Camargo, Archie Madekwe, Nesta Cooper and Eden Epstein