15 Best Action TV Shows on Apple TV Plus 2026
Discover Apple TV Plus action picks, from Masters of the Air and Tehran to See, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and more must-watch thrillers.
If you’re hunting for the best action TV shows on Apple TV Plus, this lineup gives you a smart mix of war epics, sci-fi chases, and high-stakes drama. Masters of the Air brings WWII combat to the screen with big-scale intensity, while Tehran turns espionage into a tense cat-and-mouse game. For something stranger and more unpredictable, See, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Murderbot blend action with survival, mystery, and character-driven suspense. You’ll also find period swashbuckling in The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin, frontier danger in The Last Frontier, and pulse-quickening conflict in Echo 3.
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Masters of the Air
action · drama · history · war
During World War II, airmen risk their lives with the 100th Bomb Group, a brotherhood forged by courage, loss, and triumph.
Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, Dee Rees, Timothy Van PattenCast Callum Turner, Anthony Boyle, Austin Butler, Darragh Cowley, Matt GavanApple TV Plus -
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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
action · adventure · sci-fi
After surviving Godzilla's attack on San Francisco, Cate is shaken yet again by a shocking secret. Amid monstrous threats, she embarks on a globetrotting adventure to learn the truth about her family—and the mysterious organization known as Monarch.
Directed by Hiromi Kamata, Lawrence Trilling, Mairzee Almas, Julian Holmes, Matt ShakmanCast Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Wyatt Russell, Kurt RussellApple TV Plus -
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Murderbot
action · comedy · drama · sci-fi · thriller
In a high-tech future, a rogue security robot secretly gains free will. To stay hidden, it reluctantly joins a new mission protecting scientists on a dangerous planet...even though it just wants to binge soap operas.
Directed by Paul Weitz, Toa Fraser, Aurora Guerrero, Roseanne Liang, Chris WeitzCast Alexander Skarsgård, Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Akshay KhannaApple TV Plus -
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Tehran
action · crime · drama · thriller
Tamar is a Mossad hacker-agent who infiltrates Tehran under a false identity to help destroy Iran's nuclear reactor. But when her mission fails, Tamar must plan an operation that will place everyone dear to her in jeopardy.
Directed by Daniel SyrkinCast Niv Sultan, Shaun Toub, Shila Ommi, Shervin Alenabi, Sarah von SchwarzeApple TV Plus -
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See
action · drama · sci-fi
A virus has decimated humankind. Those who survived emerged blind. Centuries later when twins are born with the mythic ability to see, their father must protect his tribe against a threatened queen.
Directed by Anders Engström, Frederick E.O. Toye, Francis Lawrence, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Stephen SurjikCast Jason Momoa, Sylvia Hoeks, Hera Hilmar, Christian Camargo, Archie MadekweApple TV Plus -
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The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin
comedy · action & adventure
A reluctant leader of a gang of rogues sets out on a series of wild adventures, all while trying to outwit the corrupt lawman and "thief-taker" Jonathan Wilde.
Directed by Ben Palmer, George KaneCast Noel Fielding, Marc Wootton, Ellie White, Duayne Boachie, Mark HeapApple TV Plus -
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The Last Frontier
action · drama · thriller
When a prison transport plane crashes in the remote Alaskan wilderness—freeing dozens of violent inmates—the region's lone marshal must protect the town he's vowed to keep safe.
Directed by John Curran, Dennie Gordon, Sam Hargrave, Jessica LowreyCast Jason Clarke, Dominic Cooper, Haley Bennett, Simone Kessell, Dallas GoldtoothApple TV Plus -
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Echo 3
action · drama · thriller
When brilliant scientist Amber Chesborough vanishes along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother and her husband—both elite U.S. Army commandos—struggle to find her amid a guerilla war, discovering that the woman they love might have a secret.
Directed by Pablo Trapero, Mark Boal, Claudia Llosa, Jeffrey NachmanoffCast Michiel Huisman, Luke Evans, Jessica Ann Collins, James Udom, Martina GusmánApple TV Plus -
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Prime Target
action · drama · thriller
A brilliant math student is on the verge of a major breakthrough when a shadowy enemy tries to stop him. Fighting for answers—and his life—he teams up with a government agent to unravel a high-stakes conspiracy.
Directed by Brady HoodCast Leo Woodall, Quintessa Swindell, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Martha Plimpton, Stephen ReaApple TV Plus -
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Wonder Pets: In the City
animation · action · adventure · family · musical
Team up for heroic adventures with Izzy the Guinea Pig, Tate the Snake, and Zuri the Bunny—a trio of opera-singing New York City classroom pets—as they answer calls from animals in need all around the world.
Directed by Pete McEvoyCast Christopher Sean Cooper Jr., Vanessa Huszar, Victoria Scola-Giampapa, McKenzie Melia Calderon, Ada BlandApple TV Plus -
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The Sisters Grimm
science-fiction · animation · action & adventure · kids & family · fantasy
One year after their parents' mysterious disappearance, sisters Sabrina and Daphne move to a magical town where fairytales are real and secrets lurk behind every corner.
Directed by Sage Cotugno, Katie Aldworth, Hilary Florido, Nathanael H. Jones, Liza SingerCast Abubakar Salim, Ariel Winter, Leah Newman, Billy Harris, Dylan LlewellynApple TV Plus -
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Shantaram
action · adventure · crime · drama · thriller
Escaped convict Lin Ford flees to the teeming streets of 1980s Bombay, looking to disappear. Working as a medic for the city's poor and neglected, Lin finds unexpected love, connection, and courage on the long road to redemption.
Directed by Iain B. MacDonald, Bronwen Hughes, Bharat NalluriCast Charlie Hunnam, Fayssal Bazzi, Sujaya Dasgupta, Antonia Desplat, Elham EhsasApple TV Plus -
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Curses!
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · horror
The Vanderhouvens are a typical family...except a curse recently turned Alex—their loving husband and father—to stone. In order to save him, his wife and kids set out on spine-tingling adventures to return ancient artifacts stolen by an ancestor.
Directed by Daniel Lafrance, George Gipson, Leo RileyCast Gabrielle Nevaeh, Andre Robinson, Lyric Lewis, Rhys Darby, James MarstersApple TV Plus -
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The Snoopy Show
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family
The world's most iconic dog is ready for his close-up. Dive into new adventures with the happy-dancing, high-flying, big-dreaming beagle, who's joined by best friend Woodstock and the rest of the Peanuts gang.
Directed by Rob Boutilier, Steve Evangelatos, Ridd Sorensen, Behzad Mansoori-Dara, Mélanie DaigleCast Terry McGurrin, Rob Tinkler, Isabella Leo, Wyatt White, Hattie KragtenApple TV Plus -
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Amazing Stories
action · adventure · comedy · drama · fantasy · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
This reimagining of the classic anthology series transports everyday characters into worlds of wonder, possibility, and imagination.
Directed by Michael Dinner, Susanna Fogel, Chris Long, Mark Mylod, Sylvain WhiteCast Dylan O'Brien, Robert Forster, Austin Stowell, Hailey Kilgore, Michelle WilsonApple TV Plus
Wrapping Up
This collection shows how much range Apple TV Plus has when it comes to action-heavy storytelling, from grounded war dramas to futuristic adventures and spy thrillers. Whether you want battles, pursuit, or danger with a strong emotional core, these picks make a solid starting point. Bookmark this page and come back when you want a fresh watchlist, because it’s updated regularly as new series arrive and favorites continue to stand out.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a Apple TV Plus subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Apple TV Plus. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 4, 2026