20 Best Thriller TV Shows on Apple TV Plus 2026
Find 20 gripping Apple TV+ thrillers, from Severance and Slow Horses to Dark Matter, Sugar, Lucky, Cape Fear, and more suspenseful picks.
If you want tense, twisty Apple TV+ viewing that keeps you guessing, this list pulls together the platform’s most gripping options across drama, sci-fi, crime, and mystery. From the mind-bending unease of Severance and the haunting puzzle of Dark Matter to the dry wit and espionage pressure of Slow Horses, there’s plenty here for every kind of suspense fan. You’ll also find new conversation starters like Sugar, The Last Thing He Told Me, and the newly added Lucky and Cape Fear, plus Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed for viewers who like their thrills with a sharper edge. With 20 titles on the page, this guide makes it easy to find a fresh binge or revisit a favorite that still hits hard.
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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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Lucky
crime · drama · mystery & thriller
When a multi-million-dollar heist goes sideways, con artist Lucky is forced to go on the run. Pursued by both the FBI and a ruthless crime boss, Lucky must fight for her life—and a way out.
Directed by Jonathan van Tulleken, Jet Wilkinson, Greg YaitanesCast Anya Taylor-Joy, Annette Bening, Clifton Collins Jr., Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Timothy OlyphantApple TV Plus -
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Slow Horses
drama · thriller
Follow a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents—and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb—as they navigate the espionage world's smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.
Directed by Adam Randall, Saul Metzstein, James Hawes, Jeremy Lovering, Robert McKillopCast Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, Saskia Reeves, Christopher ChungApple TV Plus -
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Sugar
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
An enigmatic private detective struggles with personal demons as he investigates the disappearance of a Hollywood producer's beloved granddaughter.
Directed by Fernando Meirelles, Adam Arkin, Michael Morris, Adam Bernstein, Amat EscalanteCast Colin Farrell, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, James Cromwell, Amy Ryan, Dennis BoutsikarisApple TV Plus -
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Cape Fear
crime · drama · thriller
A happily married couple faces a growing threat when a notorious killer from their past, Max Cady, is released from prison and seeks revenge.
Directed by Amanda Marsalis, Jon S. Baird, S.J. Clarkson, Reed Morano, Steven PietCast Amy Adams, Javier Bardem, Patrick Wilson, Joe Anders, Lily ColliasApple TV Plus -
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The Last Thing He Told Me
drama · mystery · thriller
A woman must forge a relationship with her teenage stepdaughter in order to find her husband, who has mysteriously disappeared.
Directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer, Olivia Newman, Deniz Gamze Ergüven, Sylvain White, Lila NeugebauerCast Jennifer Garner, Angourie Rice, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Augusto Aguilera, David MorseApple TV Plus -
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Severance
drama · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
Mark leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives. When a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, it begins a journey to discover the truth about their jobs.
Directed by Ben Stiller, Aoife McArdle, Uta Briesewitz, Samuel Donovan, Jessica Lee GagnéCast Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, Tramell Tillman, Jen TullockApple TV Plus -
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Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed
comedy · drama · mystery · thriller
A divorced mom gets caught up in a perilous web of blackmail, murder, and youth soccer.
Directed by Damon Thomas, Alethea Jones, Daniel Sackheim, David Gordon GreenCast Tatiana Maslany, Jake Johnson, Jessy Hodges, Jon Michael Hill, Charlie HallApple TV Plus -
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The Crowded Room
biography · crime · drama · mystery · thriller
In 1979 Manhattan, a young man is arrested for a shocking crime — and an unlikely investigator must solve the mystery behind it.
Directed by Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold, Kornél Mundruczó, Alan TaylorCast Tom Holland, Amanda Seyfried, Sasha Lane, Will Chase, Lior RazApple TV Plus -
10
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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Black Bird
biography · crime · drama · mystery · thriller
As Jimmy Keene begins a 10-year prison sentence, he gets an incredible offer: If he can elicit a confession from suspected killer Larry Hall, Jimmy will be freed. Completing this mission becomes the challenge of a lifetime.
Directed by Michaël R. Roskam, Joe Chappelle, Jim McKayCast Taron Egerton, Paul Walter Hauser, Sepideh Moafi, Greg Kinnear, Ray LiottaApple 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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Presumed Innocent
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
A horrific murder upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorney's Office when one of its own is suspected of the crime—leaving the accused fighting to keep his family together.
Directed by Greg Yaitanes, Anne Sewitsky, Laure de Clermont-TonnerreCast Jake Gyllenhaal, Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, O-T Fagbenle, Chase InfinitiApple TV Plus -
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Bad Sisters
comedy · drama · thriller
The tight-knit Garvey sisters have always looked out for one another. But when the toxic brother-in-law they all wanted dead actually dies, it turns their lives upside down and tests their bond like nothing before.
Directed by Dearbhla Walsh, Rebecca Gatward, Josephine Bornebusch, Stacey Gregg, James GriffithsCast Sharon Horgan, Sarah Greene, Eve Hewson, Eva Birthistle, Saise QuinnApple TV Plus -
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Hijack
drama · thriller
When Flight KA29 is hijacked during its seven-hour journey from Dubai to London, Sam Nelson—an accomplished corporate negotiator—tries using his professional skills to save everyone on board. Will this high-risk strategy be his undoing?
Directed by Jim Field Smith, Shaun James Grant, Mo AliCast Idris Elba, Max Beesley, Christine Adams, Neil Maskell, Archie PanjabiApple TV Plus -
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Criminal Record
crime · drama · thriller
In the heart of London, an anonymous phone call draws two brilliant detectives—a young woman in the early stages of her career and a well-connected man determined to protect his legacy—into a fight to correct an old miscarriage of justice.
Directed by Shaun James Grant, Jim Loach, Joelle Mae David, Ben A. WilliamsCast Peter Capaldi, Cush Jumbo, Shaun Dooley, Stephen Campbell Moore, Jordan A. NashApple TV Plus -
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Imperfect Women
drama · mystery · thriller
After a murder shatters the lives of three best friends, their decades-long bond is tested when an investigation reveals betrayals and shocking truths.
Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, Daina Reid, Nzingha Stewart, Jet WilkinsonCast Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, Joel Kinnaman, Corey Stoll, Kate MaraApple TV Plus -
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Down Cemetery Road
thriller
When a child goes missing in the aftermath of a house explosion, a concerned neighbor teams up with a private investigator to find them. As secrets unravel and a military conspiracy emerges, all hell is unleashed on South Oxford's sleepy suburbs.
Directed by Samuel Donovan, Börkur Sigþórsson, Natalie BaileyCast Emma Thompson, Ruth Wilson, Adeel Akhtar, Darren Boyd, Fehinti BalogunApple TV Plus -
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Unconditional
crime · drama · mystery & thriller
A mother's vacation with her daughter becomes a nightmare when Gali, 25, is arrested for drug smuggling in Moscow. Orna's battle to prove her daughter's innocence entangles her in a dangerous world of crime.
Directed by Johnathan GurfinkelCast Liraz Chamami, Talia Lynne Ronn, Evgenia Dodina, Leib Levin, Vladimir FriedmanApple TV Plus -
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Servant
drama · horror · mystery · thriller
A Philadelphia couple are in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home.
Directed by Ishana Shyamalan, Nimród Antal, M. Night Shyamalan, Dylan Holmes Williams, Logan GeorgeCast Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, Nell Tiger Free, Rupert Grint, James HoogerwerffApple TV Plus
Wrapping Up
Whether you want moody mystery, high-stakes crime, or sci-fi that keeps your brain working after the credits, this roundup gives you a strong place to start. The mix of newer releases and proven standouts means you can jump in with something fresh or circle back to a title you may have missed. Bookmark this page if you want a simple way to track the most compelling Apple TV+ suspense series, because the list is updated regularly. Check back often, since the lineup continues to change as new shows arrive and favorites return.
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 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.
How are these thriller shows ranked?
We rank by a combination of audience rating and current popularity, so you're seeing the thriller titles people are actually watching right now, not just an old fixed list.
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Last updated: September 4, 2026