Fans of thrills have come to the right place with Amazon Prime Video. These 11 thriller series are particularly captivating.
Scary: Lucy wakes up regularly at night, exactly in “The Devil’s Hour” (Source: Themoviedb.org)
Whether horror, science fiction, crime or espionage – there is something for everyone in Amazon Prime Video’s thriller catalog.
Audiences love a good thriller that leaves the hair on the back of their necks standing up. Good thrillers often mix different subgenres to make the experience even more entertaining. We have listed the best 10 thriller series for you.
Absentia FBI agent Emily Byrne (Stana Katic) in “Absentia” (Source: tmdb)
While FBI agent Emily Byrne (Stana Katic) investigates Boston’s most notorious serial killer, she disappears without a trace and is ultimately declared dead in her absence. The series “Absentia” begins six years later when Emily is found in a remote cabin without knowing how she got there.
As Emily returns home and tries to adjust to everyday life, she becomes involved in a new series of murders – and at the same time has to come to terms with the fact that her life has changed irrevocably in the last few years.
The Devil’s Hour The Devil’s Hour (Source: Amazon Corporate)
“The Devil’s Hour” is a thriller that incorporates elements of sci-fi and horror. The series follows social worker Lucy Chambers (Jessica Raine) and police officer DI Ravi Dhillon (Nikesh Patel) as they stumble upon a series of random murders. Lucy wakes up every night at 3:33 a.m. and is haunted by horrific visions. The man who is said to be responsible for the murders actually has no connection to her. However, he wants to talk to Lucy and tells her that he knows exactly what is going on with her and that she is trapped in a strange time construction.
So far, one season of “The Devil’s Hour” is available on Amazon Prime Video and two more seasons have already been confirmed.
Citadel Top agent Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra Jones) has to bring her ex-colleague Mason Kane back from agent retirement in “Citadel” (Source: Source: Amazon Prime Video)
Eight years ago, the global spy agency Citadel was destroyed by Manticore, a manipulative and powerful syndicate with worldwide influence. Agents Mason Kane (Richard Madden) and Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) have their memories erased and are forced to live a life of ignorance. Mason is eventually tracked down by a former colleague. He recruits him to stop Manticore from rebuilding itself. Together with his former partner Nadia, Mason embarks on a dangerous, action-packed mission around the world.
“Citadel” quickly became the second most popular series of all time on Prime Video and the streaming service has already confirmed a second season.
Cruel Summer Cruel Summer (Source: tmdb.org)
Cruel Summer tells the story of two teenage girls living in a fictional Texas town in the 90s. When popular Kate suddenly disappears and reappears, Jeanette is accused of failing to report her kidnapping. But the two girls seem to have many more secrets.
You can follow the mysterious case in two seasons and 20 episodes on Amazon Prime Video.
Dead Ringers – The Inseparables Dead Ringers (Source: Amazon Studios)
Based on the 1988 David Cronenberg film of the same name, Dead Ringers is a psychological thriller adapted by Alice Birch. The series is both beautiful and disturbing and features Rachel Weisz in the dual role of identical twins Beverly and Elliot Mantle. The Mantle twins are gifted gynecologists and share everything. They open a birth center with a mission to fundamentally change the way women give birth.
The series consists of six episodes, each lasting approximately an hour.
Homecoming Homecoming (Source: tmdb.org)
Four years ago, Heidi Bergman (Julia Roberts) was employed at the Homecoming Transitional Support Center, an organization that helps soldiers adapt to civilian life. Heidi is currently working as a waitress in a restaurant, where she finds out shocking things about her former employer. She learns that a soldier named Cruz (Stephan James) has been held against his will at the Homecoming Center. Heidi claims she doesn’t remember Cruz (or her time at the center). However, she quickly discovers that her former employer is hiding a dark web of secrets.
“Homecoming” was nominated for several awards, including the Golden Globe Award. It is based on the podcast of the same name, which was produced by Gimlet Media in 2016.
Panic Panic (Source: Amazon Studios)
“Panic” was adapted by Lauren Oliver from the 2014 novel of the same name. The action takes place in the small town of Carp, Texas. Every summer after senior year, 23 high school seniors volunteer to participate in the illegal “Panic” competition.
Two participants died in last year’s game, which is why the sheriff is desperately trying to get to the bottom of the game. The competition is definitely attractive with prize money of $50,000. In order to win the main prize, all participants must face their deepest and most dangerous fears.
Reacher “Reacher” Season 1 (Source: tmdb.org)
“Reacher” is an action-packed thriller series based on the novel series by Lee Childs. The series of novels already served as a basis for the film “Jack Reacher” with Tom Cruise in the lead role. Jack Reacher, a veteran military police investigator, has just entered civilian life when he is falsely accused of murder. Alan Ritchson plays the role of the mysterious military policeman who fights against dangerous criminals on his travels.
The series has 8 episodes in its first season. The streaming provider announced the sequel for a second season in February 2022.
The Peripheral “The Peripheral” (Source: tmdb.org)
“The Peripheral” is a science fiction thriller set in an alternate future. It’s about Flynne Fisher (Chloe Grace Moretz), a young woman trapped in her home in the Appalachian Mountains. The only way to escape their reality is to play video games. Flynne is a talented gamer, which is why a technology company approaches her and offers her a new gaming system to test. At first, Flynne is excited about her new project and falls in love with the virtual reality that surrounds her – but she soon discovers that the mysterious game also puts her real-life family in great danger.
Westworld creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy serve as executive producers. A second season is already planned.
The gift The Gift: Auli’i Cravalho as Jos Clearly (Source: Katie Yu/Prime Video)
The science fiction thriller “The Gift” begins with a shocking global event: Suddenly, every teenage girl around the world develops the ability to release electrical shocks from her fingertips at will. The girls are thrilled that they can hurt and kill anyone who stands in their way and they eventually share the ability with older women. Since almost every woman in the world has this extraordinary ability, the power structure between the genders is quickly reversing.
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan (Source: TMDB.org)
“Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” is considered one of the best film adaptations of Tom Clancy’s novels and was developed by Carlton Cuse and Graham Roland for Amazon Prime Video. John Krasinski (“A Quiet Place”) plays Jack Ryan, a CIA analyst sent into the field to prevent a global terrorist attack.
“Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” is an action-packed adventure that features daring stunts and elaborate chases and focuses on the exciting spy story. Starring Wendell Pierce and Michael Kelly (“House of Cards”), Jack Ryan is an exciting adaptation for fans of spy thrillers.
Fans of excitement and action will also get their money’s worth with the 10 best crime series on Amazon Prime Video. If you need light entertainment after all the excitement, the streamer has a wide selection of comedy series.
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