20 Best Mystery TV Shows on Netflix 2026
Find 20 suspenseful Netflix series, from Outer Banks and Hannibal to Yellowjackets and Dark Winds, with crime, drama, action, and mystery picks.
If you want a thriller lineup that keeps you guessing, this guide rounds up 20 of the strongest suspense series available on Netflix right now. You’ll find modern favorites like Outer Banks and Yellowjackets, darker character studies like Hannibal and Dark Winds, and big-canvas picks such as Heroes and Law & Order. There’s also fresh intrigue on the way with I Will Find You and Revival, which gives the list a mix of current hits and newer titles worth watching closely. From action and crime to drama, mystery, and even a little romance, these shows cover plenty of moods without losing their edge. Whether you like twisty plots, investigations, or slow-burn secrets, this is a smart place to start.
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Outer Banks
action · crime · drama · mystery · romance · thriller
A tight-knit group of teens unearths a long-buried secret, setting off a chain of illicit events that takes them on an adventure they'll never forget.
Directed by Jonas Pate, Valerie Weiss, Darnell Martin, Gonzalo Amat, Cherie NowlanCast Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, J.D., Drew StarkeyNetflix -
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Yellowjackets
drama · mystery · thriller
This equal parts survival epic, psychological horror story and coming-of-age drama tells the saga of a team of wildly talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the remote northern wilderness. The series chronicles their descent from a complicated but thriving team to savage clans, while also tracking the lives they’ve attempted to piece back together nearly 25 years later.
Directed by Ben Semanoff, Eva Sørhaug, Daisy von Scherler Mayer, Jeffrey W. Byrd, Bart NickersonCast Melanie Lynskey, Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Samantha HanrattyNetflixAmazon Prime VideoParamount Plus -
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The Lincoln Lawyer
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Sidelined after an accident, hotshot Los Angeles lawyer Mickey Haller restarts his career - and his trademark Lincoln - when he takes on a murder case.
Directed by Antonio Negret, Alonso Alvarez, Ted Humphrey, David Grossman, Ben Hernandez BrayCast Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Angus Sampson, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, Neve CampbellNetflixAmazon Prime Video -
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The Blacklist
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Raymond "Red" Reddington, one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives, surrenders in person at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. He claims that he and the FBI have the same interests: bringing down dangerous criminals and terrorists. In the last two decades, he's made a list of criminals and terrorists that matter the most but the FBI cannot find because it does not know they exist. Reddington calls this "The Blacklist". Reddington will co-operate, but insists that he will speak only to Elizabeth Keen, a rookie FBI profiler.
Directed by Andrew McCarthy, Michael W. Watkins, Bill Roe, Michael Caracciolo, John TerleskyCast James Spader, Diego Klattenhoff, Harry Lennix, Hisham Tawfiq, Amir ArisonNetflix -
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Stranger Things
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and one strange little girl.
Directed by Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer, Shawn Levy, Andrew Stanton, Uta BriesewitzCast Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Natalia Dyer, Charlie HeatonNetflix -
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NCIS
action · crime · drama · mystery · thriller
From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents investigates any crime that has any connection to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position.
Directed by Dennis Smith, Terrence O'Hara, Tony Wharmby, James Whitmore Jr., Thomas J. WrightCast Sean Murray, David McCallum, Mark Harmon, Brian Dietzen, Rocky CarrollNetflixHuluParamount Plus -
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Revival
action & adventure · crime · drama · horror · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
On one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly rise from their graves. But this is no zombie story, as the 'revived' appear and act just like they once were. When local officer and single mother Dana Cypress is unexpectedly thrown into the center of a brutal murder mystery of her own, she's left to make sense of the chaos amidst a town gripped by fear and confusion where everyone, alive or undead, is a suspect.
Directed by Samir Rehem, Amanda RowCast Melanie Scrofano, Romy Weltman, David James Elliott, Andy McQueen, Katharine King SoNetflix -
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Dark Winds
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
This psychological thriller follows two Navajo police officers, Leaphorn and Chee, in the 1970s Southwest as their search for clues in a grisly double murder case forces them to challenge their own spiritual beliefs and come to terms with the trauma of their pasts.
Directed by Chris Eyre, Michael Nankin, Sanford Bookstaver, Billy Luther, Steven Paul JuddCast Zahn McClarnon, Kiowa Gordon, Jessica Matten, Deanna Allison, A MartinezNetflixAmazon Prime VideoAMC+ -
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Midnight Mass
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery
The arrival of a charismatic young priest brings glorious miracles, ominous mysteries and renewed religious fervor to a dying town desperate to believe.
Directed by Mike FlanaganCast Kate Siegel, Zach Gilford, Kristin Lehman, Samantha Sloyan, Igby RigneyNetflix -
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I Will Find You
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
An innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive—and must break out of prison to find out the truth.
Directed by Brad Anderson, Adam Davidson, Maggie Kiley, Maja VrviloCast Sam Worthington, Britt Lower, Chi McBride, Logan Browning, Erin RichardsNetflix -
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Hannibal
crime · drama · horror · mystery · thriller
Both a gift and a curse, Graham has the extraordinary ability to think like his prey—he sees what they see, feels what they feel. But while Graham is pursuing an especially troubling, cannibalistic murderer, Special Agent Jack Crawford teams him with a highly respected psychiatrist – a man with a taste for the criminal minded – Dr. Hannibal Lecter.
Directed by Michael Rymer, Guillermo Navarro, Vincenzo Natali, David Slade, Tim HunterCast Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas, Laurence Fishburne, Scott ThompsonNetflixAmazon Prime Video -
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Dark
crime · drama · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
A missing child causes four families to help each other for answers. What they could not imagine is that this mystery would be connected to innumerable other secrets of the small town.
Directed by Baran bo OdarCast Louis Hofmann, Karoline Eichhorn, Lisa Vicari, Maja Schöne, Jördis TriebelNetflix -
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Dept. Q
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
A brash but brilliant cop becomes head of a new police department, where he leads an unlikely team of misfits in solving Edinburgh's cold cases.
Directed by Scott Frank, Elisa AmorusoCast Matthew Goode, Alexej Manvelov, Jamie Sives, Leah Byrne, Chloe PirrieNetflix -
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Law & Order
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.
Directed by Constantine Makris, Edwin Sherin, Jace Alexander, David Platt, Richard DobbsCast Sam Waterston, S. Epatha Merkerson, Jerry Orbach, Steven Hill, Jesse L. MartinNetflixHuluPeacock Premium -
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Homeland
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
CIA officer Carrie Mathison is tops in her field despite being bipolar, which makes her volatile and unpredictable. With the help of her long-time mentor Saul Berenson, Carrie fearlessly risks everything, including her personal well-being and even sanity, at every turn.
Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, Michael Cuesta, Daniel Attias, Alex Graves, Keith GordonCast Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin, Rupert Friend, Maury Sterling, F. Murray AbrahamNetflixHulu -
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Wednesday
comedy · crime · fantasy · mystery
Smart, sarcastic and a little dead inside, Wednesday Addams investigates twisted mysteries while making new friends — and foes — at Nevermore Academy.
Directed by Tim Burton, James Marshall, Gandja Monteiro, Paco Cabezas, Angela RobinsonCast Jenna Ortega, Hunter Doohan, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Georgie FarmerNetflix -
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Broadchurch
crime · drama · mystery
The murder of a young boy in a small coastal town brings a media frenzy, which threatens to tear the community apart.
Directed by James Strong, Paul Andrew Williams, Euros Lyn, Mike Barker, Jessica HobbsCast David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, Andrew Buchan, Carolyn PicklesNetflixPeacock Premium -
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Heroes
crime · drama · fantasy · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
Common people discover that they have super powers. Their lives intertwine as a devastating event must be prevented.
Directed by Greg Beeman, Allan Arkush, Jeannot Szwarc, Adam Kane, Greg YaitanesCast Jack Coleman, Hayden Panettiere, Milo Ventimiglia, Masi Oka, Sendhil RamamurthyNetflix -
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Black Mirror
crime · drama · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
Twisted tales run wild in this mind-bending anthology series that reveals humanity's worst traits, greatest innovations and more.
Directed by Toby Haynes, Owen Harris, Carl Tibbetts, James Hawes, David SladeCast Anjana Vasan, Cristin Milioti, Jimmi Simpson, Jesse Plemons, Billy MagnussenNetflix -
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His & Hers
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Anna is a reclusive former news anchor who becomes obsessed with a murder case in her hometown. Detective Jack Harper, suspicious of Anna's involvement, puts her in the crosshairs of his investigation.
Directed by Anja Marquardt, William OldroydCast Tessa Thompson, Jon Bernthal, Pablo Schreiber, Marin Ireland, Sunita ManiNetflix
Wrapping Up
These picks make it easy to build a watchlist full of tension, twists, and memorable characters. From cult favorites to newer arrivals, each series brings a different kind of suspense, so you can match your mood without running out of options. Bookmark this page and come back when you want a fresh set of recommendations, because it is updated regularly as the lineup changes. If you enjoy shows that keep revealing new layers, this collection will stay useful long after your first binge.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is this list updated?
We refresh this list regularly as titles are added or removed from streaming catalogs, so rankings and availability stay current.
Do I need a Netflix subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Netflix. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
How are these mystery shows ranked?
We rank by a combination of audience rating and current popularity, so you're seeing the mystery titles people are actually watching right now, not just an old fixed list.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026