If you’re craving suspense, heart-pounding excitement, and mysteries that keep you guessing, AppleTV+ has an impressive lineup of shows that you have to watch. With Emmy award-winning actors, brilliant directors, and talented writers, there’s a pretty good selection of must-watch content. We’ve picked out the best thrillers currently available in this list.
So if you’re looking for a new series to get glued on or shows with intense story arcs that keep you on the edge of your seat, you will not be disappointed with these shows on AppleTV+.
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‘Slow Horses’ (2022)
Slow Horses is a darkly comedic spy thriller that follows a group of British intelligence agents who have been relegated to Slough House, a dumping ground for MI5’s failures. Led by the irascible Jackson Lamb, these “slow horses” are expected to fade away in obscurity. However, when they stumble upon a dangerous conspiracy, they find themselves thrust back into the heart of the espionage world.
Main Cast
- Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb
- Jack Lowden as River Cartwright
- Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner
Genre
Spy thriller with dark comedy elements
Release Date
April 2022
‘Echo 3’ (2022)
Echo 3 is an action-packed thriller set in South America. It follows the story of Amber Chesborough, a brilliant young scientist, who vanishes along the Colombia-Venezuela border. Her brother, Bambi, and her husband, Prince – both elite U.S. Army commandos with complicated pasts – embark on a dangerous mission to find her amidst a guerrilla war, only to discover that the woman they love might have a secret.
Main Cast
- Michiel Huisman as Prince
- Luke Evans as Bambi
- Jessica Ann Collins as Amber
Genre
Action thriller
Release Date
November 23, 2022
‘Losing Alice’ (2021)
Losing Alice is a psychological thriller that follows the story of a middle-aged film director, Alice, who feels lost in her life after raising a family. Her world is turned upside down when she meets a young, ambitious, and enigmatic screenwriter, Sophie. This encounter ignites a dangerous obsession in Alice, leading her down a path of deception and self-destruction as she strives to reclaim her lost identity and career.
Main Cast
- Ayelet Zurer as Alice
- Lihi Kornowski as Sophie
Genre
Psychological thriller
Release Date
2021
‘Hijack’ (2023)
Hijack is a high-stakes thriller centered around a commercial flight from Dubai to London that is hijacked. Sam Nelson, a corporate negotiator, finds himself on board and must use his skills to save the lives of the passengers while also working with authorities on the ground to bring the situation to a safe resolution.
Main Cast
Idris Elba as Sam Nelson
Genre
Thriller
Release Date
2023
‘Bad Sisters’ (2022)
Bad Sisters is a darkly comedic thriller that revolves around the Garvey sisters, bonded by the tragic loss of their parents. Their lives are complicated by their manipulative brother-in-law, John Paul. When he mysteriously dies, life insurance investigators begin to suspect the sisters of foul play. The series focuses on the complexities of family, love, and revenge as the sisters grapple with the possibility of being suspects in a murder investigation.
Main Cast
- Sharon Horgan
- Anne-Marie Duff
- Eva Birthistle
- Sarah Greene
- Eve Hewson
- Claes Bang
- Daryl McCormack
Genre
Dark comedy thriller
Release Date
August 19, 2022
‘Black Bird’ (2022)
Black Bird is a gripping true crime drama that follows Jimmy Keene, a high school football hero turned drug dealer. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, he’s offered a deal: transfer to a maximum-security facility for the criminally insane and befriend suspected serial killer Larry Hall. Jimmy’s mission? To elicit a confession from Hall about the whereabouts of his victims’ bodies in exchange for his freedom.
Cast
- Taron Egerton as Jimmy Keene
- Paul Walter Hauser as Larry Hall
- Sepideh Moafi as Lauren Keene
- Greg Kinnear as Jimmy’s father
- Ray Liotta (in his final role) as Big Dick
Genre
True crime drama
Release Date
July 8, 2022
‘The Crowded Room’ (2023)
The Crowded Room is a psychological thriller set in Manhattan in the summer of 1979. It follows the story of a young man who is arrested for a shocking crime. An unlikely investigator must go back into his troubled past to uncover the truth behind his actions.
Cast
- Tom Holland as Danny Sullivan
- Amanda Seyfried as Rya Goodwin
- Emmy Rossum
- Sasha Lane
- Will Chase
- Lior Raz
- Jason Isaacs
Genre
Psychological thriller.
Release Date
June 9, 2023
‘The Mosquito Coast’ (2021 – 2023)
The Mosquito Coast is a thrilling drama series that follows the perilous journey of Allie Fox, a brilliant inventor and staunch idealist, who uproots his family from the United States to escape the clutches of the government and find refuge in Latin America. Their quest for safety leads them on a dangerous path through Mexico, where they encounter numerous challenges and threats.
Cast
- Justin Theroux as Allie Fox
- Melissa George as Margot Fox
- Logan Polish as Dina Fox
- Gabriel Bateman as Charlie Fox
Genre
Drama, Thriller
Release Date
- Season 1: 2021
- Season 2: November 4, 2022
‘Dr. Brain’ (2021 – Present)
Dr. Brain is a sci-fi thriller that follows a brilliant brain scientist, Sewon, who suffers a tragic loss when his family is involved in a mysterious accident. Desperate for answers, he develops a risky technology called “brain syncing” which allows him to access the memories of the deceased. As he dives deeper into the minds of the dead, he uncovers a sinister plot and finds himself in a dangerous game.
Main Cast
- Lee Sun-Kyun as Sewon
Genre
Sci-fi thriller
Release Date
November 4, 2021
‘Calls’ (2021)
Calls is a unique and suspenseful series that unfolds entirely through phone conversations. It follows a group of strangers whose lives intertwine as they navigate mysterious and often terrifying situations. The series relies on the power of imagination to create a chilling atmosphere.
Main Cast
The series features a rotating cast of actors for each episode, including notable names like Lily Collins, Nick Jonas, Pedro Pascal, and Karen Gillan.
Genre
Mystery thriller
Release Date
March 19, 2021
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