Best TV shows — action on Netflix : our Top 20

2021 · Christian Linke, Alex Yee · 2 seasons

Across the divided twin cities of Piltover and Zaun, two sisters find themselves on opposite sides of a conflict where magic-infused technology and irreconcilable beliefs tear their world apart.

With Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell, Kevin Alejandro, Jason Spisak, Toks Olagundoye, Harry Lloyd and Remy Hii

2013 · 4 seasons

A century ago, the last pockets of humanity sealed themselves behind the massive ramparts of a fortified city, fleeing the towering, flesh-eating giants that prowled the wilds beyond. Only the Scout Corps dared to venture into that deadly expanse, and few of their missions ended with survivors; those who remained within the walls clung to a fragile peace—until that illusion was shattered and survival came down to a single, brutal imperative: kill, or become prey.

With Yuki Kaji, Yui Ishikawa, Marina Inoue, Kisho Taniyama, Hiro Shimono, Yoshimasa Hosoya and Yu Kobayashi

2020 · Kagiso Lediga · 1 season

A seasoned South African spy must navigate evolving personal relationships while undertaking the most dangerous mission of her career—one that will push her skills, loyalties and survival to their limits.

With Pearl Thusi, Vuyo Dabula, Sechaba Morojele and Chi Mhende

2013 · Michael Hirst · 6 seasons

Ragnar Lothbrok's life unfolds as an epic journey from restless adventurer to a legendary leader whose name reverberates across the North. The series follows his tight-knit band of Viking comrades and the family ties that shape and haunt him, chronicling raids, rivalries, and the relentless drive that pushes him toward rulership of the Norse clans. Brave in battle and guided by old rites, Ragnar's decisions are steeped in the beliefs and omens of his people — and whispers persist that his bloodline traces back to Odin, the god of war.

With Katheryn Winnick, Gustaf Skarsgård, Alexander Ludwig, Georgia Hirst, Peter Franzén, Alex Høgh Andersen and Jordan Patrick Smith

2017 · Álex Pina · 3 seasons

A shadowy mastermind known only as the Professor recruits eight desperate criminals—each with nothing left to lose—to attempt the biggest heist ever conceived. Five months of isolation, rehearsing every move and calculating every contingency, lead to eleven days holed up inside Spain’s National Mint and Stamp Factory, surrounded by police and holding dozens of hostages. Their high-stakes, do-or-die gamble will determine whether they walk away with everything or lose it all.

With Álvaro Morte, Pedro Alonso, Úrsula Corberó, Itziar Ituño, Jaime Lorente, Miguel Herrán and Esther Acebo

2022 · Ryu Yong-jae, Kim Hong-sun, Kim Hwan-chae, Choi Sung-joon · 1 season

Concealed behind masks, a mismatched squad of criminals rallies to the command of a mysterious tactician known only as the Professor. Their goal: to carry out an unprecedented, high-stakes robbery that will redefine the rules of Korea’s criminal world.

With Yoo Ji-tae, Yunjin Kim, Park Hae-soo, Jun Jong-seo, Lee Won-jong, Kim Ji-hun and Jang Yoon-ju

1999 · 22 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

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

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

2019 · 5 seasons

When a demon assault annihilates his family and turns his sister into one of them, Tanjiro embarks on a dangerous quest to restore her humanity and punish those responsible.

With Natsuki Hanae, Hiro Shimono, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Akari Kito, Shinya Takahashi, Katsuyuki Konishi and Satoshi Hino

2023 · Brian Duffield · 1 season

When a ship goes down in the South Pacific, a stranded party of explorers must navigate an island alive with deadly, exotic beasts — and confront its dominant resident: a towering ape called Kong.

With Mae Whitman, Nicolas Cantu, Darren Barnet, Benjamin Bratt, Betty Gilpin, Phil LaMarr and John DiMaggio

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 · 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

2015 · 3 seasons

Once a man who became a crimefighter on a whim, Saitama endured a brutal three-year regimen and emerged with such overwhelming strength that every opponent falls with a single punch. That absolute power has drained the thrill from battle, leaving him bald and strangely apathetic as fights become routine and unchallenging. New threats keep cropping up, but without any real test left to face, he’s forced to wonder how long he can keep acting as the world’s champion when nothing can truly push him.

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

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

2025 · Mark L. Smith · 1 season

A mother fleeing her past and her young son form an improvised family with other drifters as they navigate the ruthless, intoxicating expanse of the American West, where freedom and violence are entwined.

With Taylor Kitsch, Betty Gilpin, Dane DeHaan, Saura Lightfoot Leon, Derek Hinkey, Joe Tippett and Jai Courtney

2024 · Guy Ritchie · 2 seasons

Eddie, an aristocratic heir, inherits his family’s country estate only to discover it secretly houses a sprawling cannabis empire — and the entrenched operators have no plans to leave.

With Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Daniel Ings, Joely Richardson, Vinnie Jones, Michael Vu and Stephane Fichet

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

2019 · Steve Blackman · 4 seasons

Estranged relatives with extraordinary abilities are forced back into each other’s lives to unravel the mystery of their father’s death, stop a looming apocalyptic threat, and face the buried secrets and rivalries that could destroy them all.

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

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