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

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

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

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

2022 · Jessica Gao · 28 seasons

Laila, a committed lawyer in Port Said, wakes one morning to find her husband gone. Her desperate search uncovers that he has fled, leaving her and their two children after ten years of marriage. Driven to uncover the truth behind his disappearance, she confronts hidden secrets that threaten to undo the deep love that once held their family together.

With Tatiana Maslany, Ginger Gonzaga, Jameela Jamil, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Josh Segarra, Maliah Arrayah and Steve Coulter

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

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

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

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

2011 · Phil Dobree, Nigel Paterson · 1 season

With John Hurt

1989 · 1 season

Ranma Saotome, a teenage martial artist, and his father Genma travel to the notorious Jusenkyo training grounds in China and, despite the local guard’s warnings, tumble into the cursed springs. As a consequence, Ranma is afflicted with a peculiar transformation: any contact with cold water turns him into a striking, redheaded young woman with a well-developed physique, while hot water restores his male form—until the next accidental splash. Back home, Genma complicates Ranma’s life further by arranging an engagement to Akane Tendo, a strong-willed girl who has no patience for boys.

With Kappei Yamaguchi, Megumi Hayashibara, Noriko Hidaka, Rei Sakuma, Koichi Yamadera, Kenichi Ogata and Minami Takayama

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

2019 · 3 seasons

Centuries ago, the goddess Athena was defended by elite warriors called Saints, who drew on the mysterious energy of the Cosmos. Now, a determined young man named Seiya has completed his training and claimed the legendary Pegasus Cloth, becoming one of those Saints. Joined by other champions, each bearing a sacred Cloth, he fights to protect Athena and confront whatever dangers threaten her.

With Bryson Baugus, Emily Neves and Marty Fleck