Top 10 Thriller English Web Series on Amazon Prime
1. Hanna (2019-2021)
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Creator: David Farr
Cast: Esme Creed-Miles, Mireille Enos, Joel Kinnaman, Noah Taylor
IMDb: 7.6/10
Based on the 2011 film of the same name, Hanna is a thrilling action drama. The series focuses on Hanna, a 15-year-old girl living in the woods with Erik , the only man she’s ever known as her father. However, things are not as they seem. It turns out Erik was once part of a CIA program that recruited women to enhance their children’s DNA and create super soldiers. When Erik fell in love with Johanna, one of the participants and Hanna’s mother, he rescued Hanna and fled. After the project is shut down, an agent named Marissa is ordered to track them down and eliminate Hanna. Gritty and tense, this tale of assassination, betrayal, and secrets lives up to its predecessor starring Saoirse Ronan and Cate Blanchett. – Taylor Gates
IMDb: 7.6/10
Based on the 2011 film of the same name, Hanna is a thrilling action drama. The series focuses on Hanna, a 15-year-old girl living in the woods with Erik , the only man she’s ever known as her father. However, things are not as they seem. It turns out Erik was once part of a CIA program that recruited women to enhance their children’s DNA and create super soldiers. When Erik fell in love with Johanna, one of the participants and Hanna’s mother, he rescued Hanna and fled. After the project is shut down, an agent named Marissa is ordered to track them down and eliminate Hanna. Gritty and tense, this tale of assassination, betrayal, and secrets lives up to its predecessor starring Saoirse Ronan and Cate Blanchett. – Taylor Gates
2. The Outlaws (2021-present)
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Creators: Elgin James, Stephen Merchant
Cast: Rhianne Barreto, Darren Boyd, Gamba Cole, Stephen Merchant, Christopher Walken
IMDb: 7.7/10
IMDb: 7.7/10
The Outlaws is a delightfully charming comedy about a group of criminals who meet during community service and wind up involved in even more crimes together. Created by Elgin James and Stephen Merchant(The Office), The Outlaws flourishes as a very British series, enhanced by the most unexpected cast member: Christopher Walken. Walken, along with Merchant and the rest of the outstanding cast, ground the series while imparting ridiculous comedy gems. Weaving action, comedy, and a criminal aspect together, The Outlaws is hilariously engaging, enticing viewers even more with a hint of mystery. – Yael Ty
3. The Terminal List (2022-present)
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Creator: David DiGilio
Cast: Chris Pratt, Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch
IMDb: 8/10
The Terminal List is an action-packed mystery about former Navy SEAL James Reece , whose platoon was ambushed during a covert mission. Pratt’s portrayal of Reece, the tortured military man on the hunt for answers, is a glaring reminder of his pre-Marvel experience in dramatic roles. Based on the novel, The Terminal List shrewdly follows Reece as he investigates circumstances that left his colleagues in coffins, constructing an intense PTSD-induced thriller. Constance Wu and Taylor Kitsch (Friday Night Lights) support Pratt in his search for the truth, adding texture to the fast-paced adventure. – Yael Tygiel
Cast: Mary McCormack, Fred Weller, Nichole Hiltz
IMDb: 7.4/10
If you enjoyed Netflix’s Pieces of Her, add In Plain Sight to your list. The show revolves around a US Marshal named Mary (Mary McCormack), who works in the Witness Protection Program. Throughout the series, she works on various cases while also dealing with her messy home life, including taking care of her alcoholic mother Jinx (Lesley Ann Warren) and irresponsible little sister Brandi (Nichole Hiltz). The chemistry between Mary and her partner Marshall (Fred Weller) grounds the show, as Mary works on gut instinct while Marshall is the more logical of the two. Suspenseful and funny alike, In Plain Sight is an underrated gem exploring the fascinating world of WITSEC. – Taylor Gates
Cast: Thandiwe Newton, Cole Hauser, Sergio Di Zio
IMDb: 6.8/10
Before playing a badass on Westworld and in Solo: A Star Wars Story, Emmy and BAFTA Award winner Thandiwe Newton spent three seasons dominating the screen in Rogue. Newton brought an intensity to detective Grace Travis, who goes undercover when she discovers her own actions may have led to the mysterious death of her son. While digging into the case and attempting to uncover the truth, Grace seems to only make matters worse as she encounters and becomes intertwined with a seriously scary criminal. Newton is no stranger to balancing strength and vulnerability, as she constantly showcases in Rogue. – Yael Tygiel
IMDb: 8/10
The Terminal List is an action-packed mystery about former Navy SEAL James Reece , whose platoon was ambushed during a covert mission. Pratt’s portrayal of Reece, the tortured military man on the hunt for answers, is a glaring reminder of his pre-Marvel experience in dramatic roles. Based on the novel, The Terminal List shrewdly follows Reece as he investigates circumstances that left his colleagues in coffins, constructing an intense PTSD-induced thriller. Constance Wu and Taylor Kitsch (Friday Night Lights) support Pratt in his search for the truth, adding texture to the fast-paced adventure. – Yael Tygiel
4. In Plain Sight (2008-2012)
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Created by: David Maples
Cast: Mary McCormack, Fred Weller, Nichole Hiltz
IMDb: 7.4/10
If you enjoyed Netflix’s Pieces of Her, add In Plain Sight to your list. The show revolves around a US Marshal named Mary (Mary McCormack), who works in the Witness Protection Program. Throughout the series, she works on various cases while also dealing with her messy home life, including taking care of her alcoholic mother Jinx (Lesley Ann Warren) and irresponsible little sister Brandi (Nichole Hiltz). The chemistry between Mary and her partner Marshall (Fred Weller) grounds the show, as Mary works on gut instinct while Marshall is the more logical of the two. Suspenseful and funny alike, In Plain Sight is an underrated gem exploring the fascinating world of WITSEC. – Taylor Gates
5. Rogue (2013-2017)
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Created by: Matthew Parkhill
Cast: Thandiwe Newton, Cole Hauser, Sergio Di Zio
IMDb: 6.8/10
Before playing a badass on Westworld and in Solo: A Star Wars Story, Emmy and BAFTA Award winner Thandiwe Newton spent three seasons dominating the screen in Rogue. Newton brought an intensity to detective Grace Travis, who goes undercover when she discovers her own actions may have led to the mysterious death of her son. While digging into the case and attempting to uncover the truth, Grace seems to only make matters worse as she encounters and becomes intertwined with a seriously scary criminal. Newton is no stranger to balancing strength and vulnerability, as she constantly showcases in Rogue. – Yael Tygiel
6. Reacher (2022-present)
Created by: Nick Santora
Cast: Alan Ritchson, Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald, Hugh Thompson, Chris Webster, Bruce McGill, Maxwell Jenkins, Gavin White, Kristen Kreuk, Harvey Guillén
IMDb: 8.1/10
Based on the books by Lee Child, Reacher follows retired military police officer Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson). Reacher is living on the road, going from town to town, and enjoying his solitude, when suddenly, in the town of Margrave, Georgia, he is arrested for a brutal murder he didn’t commit. After he is freed, Reacher works to clear his name, gains the trust of Detective Finlay (Malcolm Goodwin) and Officer Conklin (Willa Fitzgerald), and uncovers a criminal conspiracy involving Margrave’s wealthy benefactor, the mayor, and corrupt cops. Reacher is a great watch for action, mystery, and even romance fans alike – the tension between Conklin and Reacher is honestly just as intense as the mystery at the center of Season 1. - Brynna Arens
IMDb: 8.1/10
Based on the books by Lee Child, Reacher follows retired military police officer Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson). Reacher is living on the road, going from town to town, and enjoying his solitude, when suddenly, in the town of Margrave, Georgia, he is arrested for a brutal murder he didn’t commit. After he is freed, Reacher works to clear his name, gains the trust of Detective Finlay (Malcolm Goodwin) and Officer Conklin (Willa Fitzgerald), and uncovers a criminal conspiracy involving Margrave’s wealthy benefactor, the mayor, and corrupt cops. Reacher is a great watch for action, mystery, and even romance fans alike – the tension between Conklin and Reacher is honestly just as intense as the mystery at the center of Season 1. - Brynna Arens
7. Dexter (2006-2013)
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Created by: James Manos Jr.
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Cast: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas
IMDb: 8.7/10
One of the most intriguing crime shows of its time that was elevated by a creepy yet enigmatic performance by Michael C. Hall, Dexter has much to offer even as the latter seasons mark a steep decline in quality. Hall is the titular man himself, a serial killer in disguise as a blood-splatter analyst in Miami who uses his job as a cover to commit a whole host of murders. Operating on a code where he only kills people that he determines are bad, Dexter still gets caught up in a whole host of chaotic and messy crimes that will make you question: is this smiling serial killer really in control of himself? It is a show that is pulpy and gory, following a reliable ritual until things go completely off the rails while still being oddly compelling (often in spite of itself). It is one of a kind and owns it, making for one of television's most enduring events to this day. — Chase Hutchinson
IMDb: 8.7/10
One of the most intriguing crime shows of its time that was elevated by a creepy yet enigmatic performance by Michael C. Hall, Dexter has much to offer even as the latter seasons mark a steep decline in quality. Hall is the titular man himself, a serial killer in disguise as a blood-splatter analyst in Miami who uses his job as a cover to commit a whole host of murders. Operating on a code where he only kills people that he determines are bad, Dexter still gets caught up in a whole host of chaotic and messy crimes that will make you question: is this smiling serial killer really in control of himself? It is a show that is pulpy and gory, following a reliable ritual until things go completely off the rails while still being oddly compelling (often in spite of itself). It is one of a kind and owns it, making for one of television's most enduring events to this day. — Chase Hutchinson
8. Suits (2011-2019)
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Created by: Aaron Korsh
Cast: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle, Sarah Rafferty, Gina Torres, Amanda Schull, Dulé Hill, Katherine Heigl
IMDb: 8.5/10
Suits follows Mike Ross – a man with a photographic memory who charms his way into working for a New York law firm despite being a college dropout. Throughout the show, Mike must work on winning lawsuits and closing cases while also keeping his lack of formal education a secret. The show effortlessly combines smart legal drama with steamy romance and sharp comedy, making it one of the tonally lighter shows on the list while being just as compelling. - Taylor Gates
9. Fringe (2008-2013)
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Created by: J. J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci
Cast: Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, John Noble, Jasika Nicole, Lance Reddick, Blair Brown, Kirk Acevedo, Seth Gabel, Mark Valley
IMDb: 8.4/10
If you like a side of sci-fi with your crime drama, you’re sure to love Fringe. Following in the tradition of shows like The X-files, most episodes contain both a standalone case as well as information that contributes to the larger, overarching series-long plot. The show follows a group of FBI agents tasked with investigating unexplained occurrences related to a parallel universe. Fringe has amassed something of a cult following in the decade since it ended – and for good reason. It’s an engaging, unique show chock-full of mystery. - Taylor Gates
Created by: Brian Watkins
Cast: Josh Brolin, Imogen Poots, Lili Taylor
IMDb: 7.1/10
One of the platform’s newest series that is also one of its very best, Outer Range is a science fiction story crossed with a classic western about the cosmic chaos that befalls a Wyoming family. At the center of this is Josh Brolin’s Royal Abbott, a flawed patriarch who must cover up a violent act committed by one of his sons. Royal also has secrets of his own, namely a giant hole out on his land that is beginning to alter the fabric of time and space around him. The show’s first season is a strange experience though in the best way possible, making use of solid direction and acting to draw you into the mesmerizing world it is building. It is mysterious in how it often withholds information, though this only makes it all the more impactful when all the various pieces come together. It all creates a stunning first season that is out of this world in its cinematic potential while also being profoundly close to home in its sense of emotion. – Chase Hutchinson
Cast: Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, John Noble, Jasika Nicole, Lance Reddick, Blair Brown, Kirk Acevedo, Seth Gabel, Mark Valley
IMDb: 8.4/10
If you like a side of sci-fi with your crime drama, you’re sure to love Fringe. Following in the tradition of shows like The X-files, most episodes contain both a standalone case as well as information that contributes to the larger, overarching series-long plot. The show follows a group of FBI agents tasked with investigating unexplained occurrences related to a parallel universe. Fringe has amassed something of a cult following in the decade since it ended – and for good reason. It’s an engaging, unique show chock-full of mystery. - Taylor Gates
10. Outer Range (2022-present)
Created by: Brian Watkins
Cast: Josh Brolin, Imogen Poots, Lili Taylor
IMDb: 7.1/10
One of the platform’s newest series that is also one of its very best, Outer Range is a science fiction story crossed with a classic western about the cosmic chaos that befalls a Wyoming family. At the center of this is Josh Brolin’s Royal Abbott, a flawed patriarch who must cover up a violent act committed by one of his sons. Royal also has secrets of his own, namely a giant hole out on his land that is beginning to alter the fabric of time and space around him. The show’s first season is a strange experience though in the best way possible, making use of solid direction and acting to draw you into the mesmerizing world it is building. It is mysterious in how it often withholds information, though this only makes it all the more impactful when all the various pieces come together. It all creates a stunning first season that is out of this world in its cinematic potential while also being profoundly close to home in its sense of emotion. – Chase Hutchinson
