11 thrillers to watch now, including Netflix ‘masterpiece’ with shocks you ‘never thought possible’

2025 promises a treat for fans of thrillers, with a flurry of enticing dramas on the horizon. From ITV’s chilling Scotland-set serial killer series, “The Dark,” to Amazon’s “Dark Wolf,” an adrenaline-pumping prequel to their hit thriller, “The Terminal List.

Although these updates have certainly sparked your interest, it’s important to note that the air dates for those specific shows are yet to be announced. However, we’ve got you covered with our comprehensive guide to streaming thrillers that are readily available to watch right now, ensuring you stay entertained in the interim.

Our carefully selected assortment encompasses a wide range of subjects, from thrilling conspiracy theories to complex family relationships. With an impressive lineup of 11 outstanding series readily available, it’s just a matter of diving in and enjoying each one!

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Severance

In terms of ideas, the thriller “Severance” presents an intriguing twist: it delves into the consequences when people’s memories are divided between their professional and personal lives. Currently airing its second season and eagerly awaiting a third, this Apple TV+ series takes us to Lumon Industries where employees undergo a unique procedure, ensuring they can’t recall anything related to work during their personal time, and vice versa.

Yet, there’s an eerie feeling surrounding Lumon and the severance process. With Mark (Adam Scott) leading the way, a team of employees are on the verge of discovering the truth behind this unsettling phenomenon…

Severance seasons 1-2 are streaming now on Apple TV+.

The Couple Next Door

The date when season two will be aired has now been revealed, offering an excellent opportunity for you to get familiar once more with Channel 4’s gripping series.

The first season revolves around a young couple, freshly settled in an ideal suburban community, who grow quite friendly with their new neighbors. However, the tranquility of both sets of married couples is disrupted as Evie (Eleanor Tomlinson) develops feelings for Danny (Sam Heughan), who, unlike Evie and her husband Pete (Alfred Enoch), is in a non-emotional yet sexually open relationship with his wife Becka (Jessica De Gouw).

Things quickly take a turn, as their dangerous entanglement ensues…

The Couple Next Door is available on Channel 4, and season 2 will arrive on 14 July.

The Agency

In this high-octane thriller, Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, and Jodie Turner-Smith feature prominently. The story revolves around ‘Martian’, a secret CIA operative portrayed by Fassbender, who is instructed to abandon his undercover mission and return to the London headquarters.

When the affection he once abandoned resurfaces, passion is rekindled. His job, his true self, and his objectives collide with his emotions, thrusting them both into a perilous dance of global mystery and undercover work. (This synopsis describes the situation.)

The Agency is streaming on Paramount+ in the UK.

The Better Sister

Buckle up and prepare for a twisty thriller that will ‘keep you guessing’ the whole way through.

Jessica Biel plays Chloe, a woman with an impeccably idyllic life that includes husband Adam (Corey Stoll) and teenage son Ethan (Maxwell Acee Donovan). Yet, this flawless life disintegrates when Adam is killed, which in turn invites the arrival of her long-lost sister Nicky (Elizabeth Banks from ‘The Hunger Games’), who is also Ethan’s biological mother.

Relations grow strained among the siblings, yet it’s crucial for the feuding sisters to bury their disputes as ancestral mysteries resurface and Ethan becomes a prime suspect in this crime.

The Better Sister is available to stream now via Prime Video.

Informer

The situation becomes increasingly tense as Raza (Nabhaan Rizwan), a young British-Pakistani residing in East London, is pressured into acting as an undercover agent by Gabe, a counter-terrorism official.

Under the looming possibility of his mother’s expulsion, Raza finds himself compelled to swiftly master his dual existence and confront the perils that accompany it. This suspenseful series additionally features Paddy Considine from “House of the Dragon” and Bel Powley from “A Small Light”.

Informer is streaming now on Prime Video.

The Night Agent

In this version, Gabriel Basso plays the lead role as FBI agent Peter Sutherland, whose existence gets turned upside down following a puzzling phone call that thrusts him into a perilous web of secrets and intrigue.

As the tragic events unfolded with my aunt and uncle being taken from me, I found myself entrusted with the safety of tech CEO Rose Larkin (Luciane Buchanan). However, as captivating as political thrillers often are, this one held a chilling undertone of something far more sinister and corrupted lurking beneath. It wasn’t long before I uncovered a plot that implicated top-tier government officials – a scheme I was compelled to dismantle.

The cast also includes D.B. Woodside, Fola Evans-Akingbola and Louis Herthum.

The Night Agent is available on Netflix, and season 3 is on the way.

Dark

As a devoted fan, I’d describe “Dark” as an extraordinary lesson in suspense. This captivating series delves into the events that unfold when two children mysteriously vanish from a quaint German town. Their disappearance not only uncovers a wealth of shocking secrets but also reveals a history steeped in shadows and sin.

The series has received acclaim from both audiences and critics, being labeled as “the most brilliant” and a “masterpiece” by some fans. Others have gone as far as calling it the “greatest show of all time,” while yet others predict that it will leave an indelible impression on viewers. IMDb enthusiasts advise viewers to prepare for the unanticipated in this time-traveling suspense, as mind-blowing twists gradually unfold at a steady pace.

Dark is available on Netflix.

Red Eye

If you love getting caught up in intricate conspiracy tales, you won’t want to pass up on “Red Eye”. In this film, Richard Armitage portrays Dr. Matthew Nolan, a London police officer, who finds himself under accusations for a crime committed in Beijing.

Accompanying him on his return journey to China is Hana Li (portrayed by Jing Lusi), but as they board flight 357, they find themselves entangled in a complex conspiracy that thickens when a series of murders occur, making their situation increasingly perilous.

Red Eye is available on ITVX, and will return for a second season with a new cast.

The Diplomat

As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but empathize with the profound feelings of self-doubt that career diplomat Kat Wyler (Keri Russell) experiences upon being appointed as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom amidst a pressing global predicament. Despite her impressive credentials, it seems this prestigious role has triggered an overwhelming sense of imposter syndrome within her.

Inexperienced and overwhelmed, Kate finds herself in deep waters as she grapples with intricate politics and forges crucial partnerships. Her primary goal is to forestall a war and preserve her political standing, but also to salvage her troubled marriage, which is on the brink of collapse due to the strain.

The Diplomat is available on Netflix, and season 3 is coming soon.

Departure

In this pulse-pounding adventure, the vanishing of a British airplane cruising above the vast Atlantic Ocean becomes the focal point. The skilled aviation detective, Kendra Malley (portrayed by Archie Panjabi), is summoned to spearhead the mission to locate the elusive plane and any potential survivors it may have carried.

Despite Kendra’s personal sorrow due to her husband’s recent passing creating challenges, the already arduous task becomes even harder when she uncovers secrets and deceptions related to the crash.

Departure is available on Netflix in the UK.

Unseen

As a gamer, I often find myself pondering over lines like these from the thrilling teaser of Unseen: “Sometimes, it’s not about what’s legal, but what’s right.

In this suspenseful tale, the protagonist, Zenzi (played by Gail Mabalane), a diligent housecleaner, embarks on a quest to uncover clues that could reveal the whereabouts of her long-lost spouse.

Unseen is available on Netflix.

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2025-07-03 17:49