20 Best Thriller TV Shows on Amazon Prime Video 2026
Explore 20 gripping Prime Video picks, from Reacher and Hannibal to Dark Matter and Supernatural, with crime, sci-fi, action, and tense suspense.
If you want a tense, binge-worthy watch list, this roundup pulls together the best thriller TV shows on Amazon Prime Video with a mix of crime, action, drama, sci-fi, and pure suspense. You’ll find fan favorites like Reacher, Hannibal, Criminal Minds, Supernatural, and The Red Road, plus newer standouts such as Dark Matter, The Edge of Sleep, and Sterling Point. The full page includes 20 picks, so there’s room for hard-boiled investigations, eerie mysteries, and high-stakes stories that keep you guessing. Whether you’re in the mood for a smart serial killer drama, a fast-moving case-of-the-week series, or a genre blend with a darker edge, this guide points you to the shows most worth your time.
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Reacher
action · crime · drama · thriller
Jack Reacher, a veteran military police investigator, has just recently entered civilian life. Reacher is a drifter, carrying no phone and the barest of essentials as he travels the country and explores the nation he once served.
Directed by Sam Hill, Omar Madha, Gary Fleder, Carol Banker, Julian HolmesCast Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten, Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald, Serinda SwanAmazon Prime VideoFreevee -
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Dark Matter
drama · sci-fi · thriller
Jason Dessen is abducted into an alternate version of his life. To get back to his true family, he embarks on a harrowing journey to save them from the most terrifying foe imaginable: himself.
Directed by Alik Sakharov, Jakob Verbruggen, Roxann Dawson, Logan George, Celine HeldCast Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, Dayo OkeniyiAmazon Prime VideoApple TV Plus -
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Sterling Point
drama · mystery & thriller
Annie along with her twin brother were raised in New York by their single dad before they find out that their estranged grandfather left them an island on a lake in his will.
Directed by Megan Park, Andrew Ahn, Aurora GuerreroCast Ella Rubin, Amélie Hoeferle, Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie, Bo Bragason, Keen RuffaloAmazon Prime VideoFreevee -
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Line of Duty
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
A drama about the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anticorruption unit.
Directed by John Strickland, Jennie Darnell, Douglas Mackinnon, Daniel Nettheim, Jed MercurioCast Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar, Craig Parkinson, Gregory PiperAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumFreevee -
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Supernatural
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery · thriller
When they were boys, Sam and Dean Winchester lost their mother to a mysterious and demonic supernatural force. Subsequently, their father raised them to be soldiers. He taught them about the paranormal evil that lives in the dark corners and on the back roads of America ... and he taught them how to kill it. Now, the Winchester brothers crisscross the country in their '67 Chevy Impala, battling every kind of supernatural threat they encounter along the way.
Directed by Robert Singer, Philip Sgriccia, John F. Showalter, Thomas J. Wright, Kim MannersCast Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Mark Sheppard, Jim BeaverAmazon Prime VideoPeacock Premium -
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The Marlow Murder Club
crime · drama · mystery & thriller
Retired archaeologist and crossword setter Judith Potts believes that a brutal murder has taken place in the sleepy town of Marlow; when the police refuse to believe her story, she kicks off a private investigation with two unlikely friends.
Directed by Steve Barron, Katherine ChurcherCast Phill Langhorne, Samantha Bond, Jo Martin, Cara Horgan, Natalie DewAmazon Prime Video -
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Spider-Noir
action · adventure · crime · drama · fantasy · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
Ben Reilly, an aging and down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York, is forced to grapple with his past life as the city's one and only superhero.
Directed by Harry Bradbeer, Alethea Jones, Nzingha Stewart, Greg YaitanesCast Nicolas Cage, Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, Karen Rodriguez, Abraham PopoolaAmazon Prime VideoFreevee -
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The Walking Dead: Dead City
action · adventure · drama · horror · thriller
Maggie and Negan travel to post-apocalyptic Manhattan - long ago cut off from the mainland. The crumbling city is filled with the dead and denizens who have made it a world full of anarchy, danger, beauty, and terror.
Directed by Michael E. Satrazemis, Edward Ornelas, Kevin Dowling, Gandja Monteiro, Loren YaconelliCast Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lauren Cohan, Logan Kim, Gaius Charles, Zeljko IvanekNetflixAmazon Prime VideoAMC+ -
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Person of Interest
action · crime · drama · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
John Reese, former CIA paramilitary operative, is presumed dead and teams up with reclusive billionaire Finch to prevent violent crimes in New York City by initiating their own type of justice. With the special training that Reese has had in Covert Operations and Finch's genius software inventing mind, the two are a perfect match for the job that they have to complete. With the help of surveillance equipment, they work "outside the law" and get the right criminal behind bars.
Directed by Chris Fisher, Richard J. Lewis, Frederick E.O. Toye, Jeffrey G. Hunt, Stephen SurjikCast Jim Caviezel, Kevin Chapman, Michael Emerson, Amy Acker, Taraji P. HensonAmazon Prime VideoPeacock Premium -
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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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Criminal Minds
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
An elite team of FBI profilers analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The Behavioral Analysis Unit's most experienced agent is David Rossi, a founding member of the BAU who returns to help the team solve new cases.
Directed by Glenn Kershaw, Félix Enríquez Alcalá, Rob Bailey, Edward Allen Bernero, Matthew Gray GublerCast Kirsten Vangsness, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler, Joe Mantegna, Thomas GibsonAmazon Prime VideoHuluParamount Plus -
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American Horror Story
drama · horror · sci-fi · thriller
An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an asylum, a witch coven, a freak show, a hotel, a farmhouse in Roanoke, a cult, the apocalypse and a summer camp.
Directed by Bradley Buecker, Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, Jennifer Lynch, John J. Gray, Michael UppendahlCast Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Denis O'Hare, Emma Roberts, Jessica LangeAmazon Prime VideoHulu -
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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 Capture
crime · mystery · thriller
When soldier Shaun Emery's conviction for a murder in Afghanistan is overturned due to flawed video evidence, he returns to life as a free man with his young daughter. But when damning CCTV footage from a night out in London comes to light, Shaun's life takes a shocking turn and he must soon fight for his freedom once again.
Directed by Ben Chanan, James Kent, Philippa Langdale, Anthony Philipson, Johnny AllanCast Holliday Grainger, Ben Miles, Lia Williams, Ginny Holder, Ron PerlmanAmazon Prime VideoPeacock Premium -
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Secrets & Lies
drama · mystery · thriller
A man who finds the body of a young boy quickly becomes the prime murder suspect, putting his life and his family at risk.
Directed by Kate Dennis, Peter SalmonCast Martin Henderson, Anthony Hayes, Diana Glenn, Adrienne Pickering, Philippa CoulthardAmazon Prime Video -
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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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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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The Shield
crime · drama · thriller
The story of an inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the cops aren't above breaking the rules or working against their associates to both keep the streets safe and their self-interests intact.
Directed by Guy Ferland, Scott Brazil, Clark Johnson, Dean White, Stephen KayCast Michael Chiklis, Michael Jace, Jay Karnes, CCH Pounder, Benito MartinezAmazon Prime VideoHulu -
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The Night Manager
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Former British soldier Jonathan Pine navigates the shadowy recesses of Whitehall and Washington where an unholy alliance operates between the intelligence community and the secret arms trade. To infiltrate the inner circle of lethal arms dealer Richard Onslow Roper, Pine must himself become a criminal.
Directed by Susanne Bier, Georgi Banks-DaviesCast Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Olivia Colman, Alistair Petrie, Michael NardoneAmazon Prime Video -
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The Terror
adventure · drama · horror · thriller
A chilling anthology series featuring stories of people in terrifying situations inspired by true historical events.
Directed by Tim Mielants, Edward Berger, Sergio Mimica-Gezzan, Michael Lehmann, Frederick E.O. ToyeCast Jared Harris, Derek Mio, Tobias Menzies, Kiki Sukezane, Paul ReadyAmazon Prime VideoAMC+
Wrapping Up
From character-driven crime stories to sci-fi thrillers with a sharp twist, this list is built to help you find something gripping fast. Reacher, Hannibal, Dark Matter, and the rest of the lineup give you plenty of options when you want a show that keeps the pressure on from one episode to the next. Bookmark this page so you can come back whenever you need a fresh pick, and check back often because it is updated regularly. With 20 titles to browse, it makes it easier to choose your next suspense-filled watch without wasting time scrolling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is this list updated?
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Do I need a Amazon Prime Video subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Amazon Prime Video. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026