Best Action TV Shows

Last updated: July 3, 2026

Adrenaline junkies, rejoice! From missions to showdowns, these series deliver nail-biting thrills that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you're craving exciting fight choreography, car chases, or heroes who see danger as no obstacle, this list of action-packed TV shows offers something for every thrill-seeker. Prepare for your next binge-worthy obsession, and when you're done, be sure to check out Best Action Movies.

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Power Rangers Megaforce

age 7+

Fun action show joins long-running but violent franchise.

Network: Nickelodeon (2013)

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The Lone Ranger

age 8+

Classic cowboy series still great, but lots of stereotypes.

Network: Hulu (1949)

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American Born Chinese TV Poster: A Chinese teen boy is surrounded by mythological creatures

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American Born Chinese

age 9+

Tween drama/fantasy mashup celebrates Chinese culture.

Network: Disney+ (2023)

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The Last Kids on Earth

age 9+

Kids fight monsters in funny post-apocalyptic series.

Network: Netflix (2019)

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Masters of the Universe: Revolution poster: Skeletor looms over the other main characters.

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Masters of the Universe: Revolution

age 10+

Action-packed fantasy series continues; lots of fighting.

Network: Netflix (2024)

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Unnatural History

age 10+

Fast-paced action series is sure to please tweens.

Network: Cartoon Network (2010)

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Star Wars: The Bad Batch

age 10+

Clone Wars spin-off has battles, military violence.

Network: Disney+ (2021)

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Gunsmoke poster: Color composite of Amanda Blake, Milton Stone, James Arness, and Dennis Weaver in Western clothes.

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Gunsmoke

age 10+

Classic cowboy series for the ages, dated stereotypes.

Network: Paramount+ (1955)

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Wolf King TV Poster: Drew, a teenage boy, holds a sword that shows a reflection of a warewolf

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Wolf King

age 10+

Immersive epic with fantasy violence and lots of peril.

Network: Netflix (2025)

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The Acolyte TV show poster: a mysterious cloaked figure stands on a peninsula

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The Acolyte

age 10+

Star Wars murder mystery has violence, some language.

Network: Disney+ (2024)

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Justice League

age 10+

Comic crew uses teamwork to fight evil; some violence.

Network: Max (2001)

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Masters of the Universe: Revelation

age 10+

Fantasy series reboot is female-led and action-packed.

Network: Netflix (2021)

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Willow

age 11+

Ensemble shines in fantasy quest; romance, peril, violence.

Network: Disney+ (2022)

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Avatar: The Last Airbender

age 11+

Vibrant, intense live-action adventure tale has violence.

Network: Netflix (2024)

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Hawkeye

age 11+

Intriguing new Marvel duo's adventures have violence.

Network: Disney+ (2021)

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

age 11+

Fan-pleasing superhero series has violence, some language.

Network: Disney+ (2021)

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The Book of Boba Fett

age 11+

Popular bounty hunter shows ethics in pulpy action series.

Network: Disney+ (2021)

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Naruto Shippuden Poster Image: Collage of key characters

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Naruto Shippuden

age 11+

Naruto grows up in sequel; expect violence, stereotypes.

Network: Disney XD (2007)

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The Librarians The Next Chapter TV: Vikram, Connor, Charlie and Lyra stand in the center, surrounded by angular walls of book cases and old columns.

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The Librarians: The Next Chapter

age 11+

Lively reboot offers more magical fun; fantasy violence.

Network: TNT (2025)

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Ironheart TV: Riri looks at the camera with her chin up. Behind her, the shadow of an Iron suit with lit-up eyes hangs in chains, menacingly.

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Ironheart

age 12+

Gripping Marvel series explores trauma, tech & the unseen.

Network: Disney+ (2025)

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