If you’re tired of scrolling for hours only to end up re-watching the same comfort show for the 100th time, it’s time to pivot. Apple TV+ has quietly been dropping absolute bangers that are high-key carrying the thriller genre right now.
From office nightmares to spies who feel like a walking fever dream, these shows are guaranteed to wreck your sleep schedule in the best way possible.
10. Calls (2021)
This title proves that a thriller doesn’t need traditional visuals to get under your skin. Told entirely through eerie phone conversations, the series pieces together a chilling mystery as strangers whose lives slowly intertwine face a looming apocalypse.
As the characters talk, it becomes clear that something catastrophic may be about to happen. With only voices, sound effects, and abstract visuals, the show builds suspense in a unique way. Each episode reveals a new piece of the puzzle, making the mystery more unsettling and keeping viewers hooked until the very end.
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9. Down Cemetery Road (2025)
This one begins with a shocking house explosion that leaves a quiet neighborhood in chaos. Soon after, a child goes missing, and the official explanations don’t seem convincing. A concerned neighbor decides to look deeper into the case and teams up with a private investigator.
Even though it starts as a search for a missing kid, the show slowly turns into something much bigger. As they dig further, they uncover secrets hidden within the community and hints of a larger military conspiracy. The deeper they go, the more dangerous the truth becomes for everyone involved.
8. Shining Girls (2022)
This is for those who love a “reality is glitching” vibe. In ‘Shining Girls‘, Kirby Mazrachi is trying to rebuild her life after surviving a brutal attack. The trauma has left her experiencing a strange reality where details around her seem to shift and change. Just when she starts finding stability, a new murder takes place that may be connected to her past.
Determined to find answers, Kirby teams up with a veteran reporter to investigate the case. As they look for clues, the mystery becomes more disturbing and complicated. The series brings crime, suspense, and psychological tension as Kirby tries to understand what really happened to her.
7. Hijack (2023-present)
It is a tense thriller set almost entirely on a single flight. When a plane traveling to London is taken over by hijackers, passengers are thrown into a life-or-death situation. Sam Nelson, a skilled business negotiator, finds himself in the middle of the crisis.
Using his experience in persuasion and strategy, he tries to talk his way through the dangerous situation and protect the passengers. Meanwhile, authorities on the ground race to understand what is happening and stop the threat. Told in near real time, the show builds suspense as every decision could change the outcome. The second instalment takes place in an underground Berlin train. Once again, Sam has to talk his way through the situation to save hostages.
6. Bad Sisters (2022)
‘Bad Sisters‘ follows the Garvey sisters, who have always been very close and protective of each other. The biggest problem in their lives is their cruel and controlling brother-in-law, a man none of them can stand. When he suddenly dies, it raises a huge question: did one of the sisters finally take matters into their own hands?
As insurance investigators begin looking into the suspicious death, the sisters struggle to keep their stories straight. Secrets, lies, and dark humor drive this thrilling story of family loyalty and how far people might go to save those they love.
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5. Defending Jacob (2020)
This one is a total gut punch, much like you would expect from watching Netflix’s ‘Adolescence.’ ‘Defending Jacob‘ tells the story of a family whose life changes overnight after a shocking crime. When a teenager is found murdered in their small town, the investigation leads to an unexpected suspect, the son of assistant district attorney Andy Barber.
Andy suddenly finds himself caught between his duty to the law and his love for his child. As the case unfolds, doubts and fears begin to grow within the family. Based on William Landay’s bestselling novel, the series explores how one accusation can destroy trust, relationships, and the sense of safety people once had.
4. Black Bird (2022)
‘Black Bird‘ is a gripping crime thriller inspired by real events. Jimmy Keene begins serving a ten-year prison sentence, but he soon receives an unusual offer from the FBI. If he can gain the trust of a suspected serial killer in prison and get him to confess, he could earn his freedom.
Jimmy must befriend Larry Hall, a man believed to be responsible for multiple murders. As their conversations grow deeper and more disturbing, Jimmy finds himself in a dangerous psychological game. The mission intensifies as he tries to uncover the truth before time runs out.
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3. Presumed Innocent (2024)
‘Presumed Innocent‘ begins with a shocking murder that shakes the Chicago prosecutor’s office. The situation becomes even more complicated when one of the prosecutors working there becomes the main suspect in the crime.
As the investigation unfolds, secrets about relationships, ambition, and personal choices begin to come to light. The accused man must fight not only to prove his innocence but also to protect his family from falling apart under the pressure.
2. Slow Horses (2022-present)
This one takes a different approach to spy stories. Instead of following perfect secret agents, the show focuses on a group of MI5 officers who have made serious career mistakes. They are sent to a forgotten department where they are expected to stay out of trouble.
But when real threats appear, this unlikely Slough House team finds itself pulled into dangerous situations. Led by the blunt and brilliant Jackson Lamb, they rely on instinct more than perfection. It’s dark and constantly reminds you that even the most overlooked people can be dangerous.
1. Severance (2022-2025)
The absolute final boss of thrillers. ‘Severance‘ explores a strange workplace where employees undergo a procedure that separates their work memories from their personal lives. When they are at the office, they remember nothing about their outside life, and when they leave, they remember nothing about their job.
Mark leads a team of workers who have accepted this unusual system. But things start to change when a mysterious former colleague appears outside the workplace. This event leads Mark to question everything he thought he knew about the company.
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