It can be a challenge to define what makes a show truly thrilling. However, the top suspenseful shows of 2023 cover a wide range of genres, from mind-bending sci-fi office dramas like Severance to heart-pounding zombie horror series like The Last of Us. These shows have one thing in common: they have the power to captivate audiences, leaving them on the edge of their seats as they unravel suspenseful stories.
In the upcoming year, get ready to witness the triumphant return of Jeff Bridges in another thrilling season of The Old Man. Don’t mix it up with Slow Horses, where Gary Oldman takes the lead role – it’s a completely different treat! Moreover, Netflix’s newest supernatural gem, Lockwood & Co, introduces an enchanting team of mystery solvers that is bound to become a beloved favorite among TV audiences.
What do you think about the most enthralling shows out there? Share your thoughts on the ones that have kept you hooked, and stay tuned for more exhilarating additions to the thrilling TV landscape!
1. Slow Horses
Premiered: April 1, 2022
Actors: Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas
2. Hijack
Premiered: June 28, 2023
Actors: Idris Elba, Neil Maskell, Eve Myles
3. The Swarm
Premiered: February 22, 2023
Actors: Alexander Karim, Cécile De France, Leonie Benesch
4. The Last Of Us
Premiered: January 15, 2023
Actors: Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey
5. The Night Agent
Premiered: March 23, 2023
Actors: Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, Hong Chau
6. Severance
Premiered: February 18, 2022
Actors: Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Patricia Arquette
7. Your Honor
Premiered: December 6, 2020
Actors: Bryan Cranston, Hope Davis, Isiah Whitlock
8. You
Premiered: September 9, 2018
Actors: Penn Badgley, Tati Gabrielle, Charlotte Ritchie
9. Reacher
Premiered: February 4, 2022
Actors: Alan Ritchson, Willa Fitzgerald, Malcolm Goodwin
10. The Diplomat
Premiered: April 20, 2023
Actors: Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, David Gyasi
11. The Recruit
Premiered: December 16, 2022
Actors: Noah Centineo, Laura Haddock, Aarti Mann