Best TV shows — action on Netflix : our Top 20

1999 · 3 seasons

Young pirate Monkey D. Luffy, wearing his signature straw hat, rallies an unconventional crew for a sweeping sea-bound quest to seize a legendary treasure.

With Akemi Okamura, Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai, Hiroaki Hirata, Kappei Yamaguchi, Ikue Otani and Yuriko Yamaguchi

2015 · 3 seasons

Saitama became a hero on a whim, but three years of relentless training left him virtually unbeatable. Enemies crumble from a single blow, and the constant ease of victory has drained all excitement from the job. Bald and disillusioned, he still faces new threats every day—yet without challenge, the question becomes whether he can keep pretending this empty routine is enough.

With Makoto Furukawa, Kaito Ishikawa, Hiroki Yasumoto, Kazuhiro Yamaji, Yuichi Nakamura, Kenjiro Tsuda and Aoi Yuuki

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

2019 · Steve Blackman · 4 seasons

After their father's sudden and suspicious death, a fractured clan of superpowered siblings is forced to reunite, navigating long‑held resentments and volatile abilities as they hunt for the truth, stave off an encroaching apocalypse, and face the dark secrets lurking within and beyond their own family.

With Aidan Gallagher, Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, David Castañeda and Justin H. Min

2020 · Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, Shannon Burke · 5 seasons

When a tight circle of friends uncovers a long-hidden secret, they accidentally trigger a spiral of illicit schemes that pulls them into a risky, unforgettable coming-of-age odyssey.

With Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Jonathan Daviss, Madison Bailey, Rudy Pankow, Charles Esten and Austin North

1987 · Gene Roddenberry · 7 seasons

Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his steadfast crew command the advanced USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D as they traverse the stars, encountering strange civilizations, unexplored worlds and the mysteries of the cosmos.

With Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, Michael Dorn, Marina Sirtis, LeVar Burton and Gates McFadden

2022 · 3 seasons

Three strangers—a covert operative, a hired killer and a telepath—pose as a family for their own private reasons, each masking their true nature even from the others.

With Takuya Eguchi, Atsumi Tanezaki, Saori Hayami, Kenichirou Matsuda, Masafumi Kobatake, Hana Sato and Shinya Takahashi

2020 · Adam Price · 3 seasons

In a small Norwegian town where winters have grown unusually mild and fierce storms now lash the landscape, locals begin to fear an impending, almost mythic catastrophe. As the weather spirals out of control, a disparate group of residents must uncover the cause and act fast to prevent the town’s total destruction.

With David Alexander Sjøholt, Jonas Strand Gravli, Theresa Frostad Eggesbø, Herman Tømmeraas, Emma Bones, Synnøve Macody Lund and Gísli Örn Garðarsson

2012 · 6 seasons

A multigenerational conflict unfolds as the Joestar family confronts a succession of malevolent forces, chief among them the ruthless Dio Brando and his devoted followers.

With Daisuke Ono, Takehito Koyasu, Unsho Ishizuka, Fuminori Komatsu, Daisuke Hirakawa, Kenta Miyake and Yuki Kaji

2021 · 3 seasons

After a freak accident at thirty-four, Rudy awakens reborn as an infant in a strange new realm, still carrying every memory of his former life. Determined to remake himself, he pairs that hard-won wisdom with newly found magic, steadfast friends, and the courage he never had before, setting out on a sweeping quest to finally live the life he always wanted.

With Yumi Uchiyama, Ai Kakuma, Daisuke Namikawa, Ai Kayano, Tomokazu Sugita, Konomi Kohara and Toshiyuki Morikawa

2021 · Hiroki Hirano, Rifujin na Magonote · 3 seasons

After a fatal accident at thirty-four, a man wakes up reborn as an infant in a strange, magical world—but with every memory of his previous life intact. Now known as Rudy, he vows not to waste this second chance: using adult hindsight, newly learned magic, and a growing circle of loyal companions, he sets out to craft the life he always wanted. Bold, curious, and unwilling to repeat past regrets, Rudy embarks on a sweeping journey of self-discovery, danger, and wonder as he chases the dreams he once shelved and reshapes his destiny.

With Yumi Uchiyama, Ai Kayano, Tomokazu Sugita, Reina Ueda, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Yu Kobayashi and Haruka Shiraishi

2022 · Han Jun-hee, You Su-min · 2 seasons

A reserved yet gifted student, aided by unlikely allies, stands up to bullies and brutal adversaries — unaware that his life is about to spiral into far greater danger.

With Park Ji-hoon, Ryeoun, Choi Hyun-wook, Hong Kyung, Lee Yeon, Kim Su-gyeom and Shin Seung-ho

2023 · Clive Bradley · 2 seasons

Amid the upheaval of the French Revolution, Richter Belmont fights to protect his family’s heritage and thwart the rise of a merciless, power-hungry vampire tyrant.

With Edward Bluemel, Thuso Mbedu, Pixie Davies, Sydney James Harcourt, Nastassja Kinski, James Callis and Zahn McClarnon

2000 · 1 season

A decade after the Ceremonial Battle, teenage Judai Yuuki travels to a secluded island off Japan’s coast to enroll at Duel Academy. Immersed in a competitive, close‑knit school community, he forges friendships and stokes rivalries alike. Placed in the lowest Slifer Red rank, Judai relentlessly challenges classmates and instructors, pushing his dueling limits to prove himself and win the respect of his peers.

With Shunsuke Kazama, Kenjiro Tsuda, Hiroki Takahashi, Tetsuya Iwanaga and Ryou Naitou

2000 · 1 season

Yugi Muto is a gentle, often-picked-on boy who treasures an ancient Egyptian relic—the Millennium Puzzle—brought to his grandfather’s game shop. Convinced that solving it will grant his wish, he finally completes the puzzle and unleashes a powerful alternate personality: Yami Yugi, the ruthless "King of Games." The two are complete opposites, and whenever Yugi faces injustice, Yami Yugi takes control and drags his opponent into a perilous Shadow Game where the stakes are far more than just a loss.

With Shunsuke Kazama, Kenjiro Tsuda, Hiroki Takahashi, Tetsuya Iwanaga and Ryou Naitou

2016 · David Guggenheim · 3 seasons

For more than forty days, twenty contestants are stranded on a remote Philippine island where punishing physical trials and psychological games test their limits. Through shifting alliances, calculated moves and brutal eliminations, they must outwit and outlast one another to emerge as the last person standing and claim the $100,000 prize.

With Kiefer Sutherland, Maggie Q, Kal Penn, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci, Natascha McElhone and LaMonica Garrett

2011 · Phil Dobree, Nigel Paterson · 1 season

With John Hurt

1998 · 1 season

By 2071, roughly half a century after a hyperspace-gateway disaster left Earth barely habitable, humanity has pushed out to settle most of the rocky planets and moons across the Solar System. With lawlessness on the rise, the Inter Solar System Police establish a formal contracting program: licensed hunters-for-hire—commonly called "Cowboys"—are authorized to track down fugitives and return them alive in exchange for payment.

With Koichi Yamadera, Unsho Ishizuka, Megumi Hayashibara, Aoi Tada, Norio Wakamoto, Gara Takashima and Takeshi Aono

2024 · 1 season

Betrothed to Ranma Saotome, a martial-arts prodigy, Akane Tendo soon discovers her new fiancé harbors a strange curse: a splash of cold water transforms him into a young woman. Forced to juggle training, family expectations, and the chaos of sudden identity shifts, the couple must navigate an unconventional relationship full of surprises and awkward moments.

With Kappei Yamaguchi, Megumi Hayashibara, Noriko Hidaka, Minami Takayama, Kikuko Inoue, Akio Otsuka and Cho

1993 · Paul Lévesque · 34 seasons

A year-round live series aired on a consistent schedule that spotlights WWE’s top Superstars.

With Jerry Lawler, Vince McMahon, Jim Ross, Paul Lévesque, Dustin Runnels, Glenn Jacobs and Colby Lopez