There is something about a good thriller that excites me They're the kind that get your heart racing, your head spinning, and your eyes glued to the screen Netflix, one of the best streaming services, has become a treasure trove of adrenaline-pumping programming, but with so many choices, it can be hard to know where to start
From the hit show “You” (which returns to the small screen this year for season 5) to award-winning films like “Baby Reindeer,” you probably won't be off the couch for long If you're in the mood for a movie marathon, check out Netflix's guide to the best thriller movies
From a myriad of choices, here are five of the best thriller shows you absolutely need to stream right now Dark Winds is a dark thriller that recently made Netflix's top 10 list, and given that it has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it deserves to be in the top 10
The show is set in the 1970s and follows two Navajo police officers, Joe Lehorn (Zahn McClarnon) and Jim Chi (Kiowa Gordon), as they investigate a series of mysterious crimes on the Navajo Nation in the American Southwest [The story begins with a double murder and a daring armored truck robbery, seemingly unrelated, but soon reveals a deeper and more complex conspiracy that exploits both the supernatural elements of Navajo culture and the harsh realities of life on the reservation [As Leaphorn and Chee delve deeper into the case, they are forced to confront not only external threats, but also their own personal demons and the spiritual aspects of their traditions
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“Reindeer Babies” officially entered Netflix's top 10 most popular shows in June, thanks to its surge in popularity on Netflix The thriller, adapted from Richard Gadd's stage play, is a deeply personal and disturbing look at obsession and harassment, based on Gadd's own experiences
The story follows comedian Donny (Gadd), who receives initially innocent-looking attention when he offers a woman named Martha (Jessica Gunning) a free drink at a pub However, this attention soon evolves into obsessive stalking and harassment, and Donny's life is thrown into chaos A tense and thought-provoking film that poses difficult questions about fear and obsession
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One of the most popular thriller shows of all time is You The series follows Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley), a bookstore manager with a dark and obsessive side The show begins with Joe's seemingly normal life taking a sinister turn when he becomes infatuated with a woman named Guinevere Beck (Elizabeth Lail) Using social media and other means, Joe meticulously stalks and manipulates Beck and enters her life
Joe's obsessive behavior becomes increasingly dangerous, leading to a series of manipulative and violent actions to control the relationship and eliminate any threat to their perfect romance Four seasons are currently binge-watchable, with “You” Season 5 to be released later this year
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“Ripley” features Tom Ripley, a charismatic and cunning figure skilled in deception and manipulation In this adaptation, Ripley is played by Andrew Scott, best known for his roles in “Fleabag” and “Pride”
The series follows Ripley in the high society of 1960s Europe Initially hired to retrieve the son of a wealthy man, Ripley's mission quickly turns into a web of lies, deceit, and murder, and he begins to manipulate and use those around him to secure his own desires and ambitions The show is a brilliant exploration of the themes of identity, moral ambiguity, and the lengths to which people will go for wealth and status A stylish thriller that will make your hands sweat
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Want a lighter thriller with the adrenaline intact? The Night Agent is the perfect choice” Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) is a low-level FBI agent who works the night shift at the White House His routine job is to monitor a secret emergency hotline that is rarely used But when that hotline rings, his life suddenly takes a very sinister turn, leading him into a major conspiracy involving a Russian sleeper agent and a plot to assassinate the president
As Peter deepens his investigation, he discovers that corruption is at the root of it all, and that it reaches to the highest levels of government Season 2 of “The Night Agent” is nearly done with post-production
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