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There's a reason that thrilling TV shows have started to become one of the most produced series formats in recent years. With the continued rise of streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, there is a high demand for fast-paced and action-packed thrilling content that can be binged in the hours after work or over a weekend. This style of content lends itself to intriguing characters, cliffhanging episode endings, and high-stakes situations that keep the viewer pressing 'next episode'.

Some of the best TV shows of all time follow this format, immersing the audience in its story like the jaded realism of a real-life disaster series like Chernobyl or a captivating, small-town mystery drama like Mare of Easttown. They provide a thrilling ride from beginning to end, and creators are now tailoring the episode length and structure to account...

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Fatal Seduction is an erotic thriller series with little to offer as a smart television series but a lot to offer as a guilty pleasure. Created by Steven Pillemer, the Netflix series follows a married woman who goes on a weekend trip where she cheats on her husband because they have been having trouble in their marriage for a long time. Add a murder mystery to that storyline and Fatal Seduction runs like any erotic thriller. So, if you loved the erotic scenes and the thrilling mystery in Fatal Seduction here are some similar erotic thriller shows you should check out next.

Fatal Attraction (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Paramount+

Fatal Attraction is an erotic psychological thriller drama series developed by Alexandra Cunningham and Kevin J. Hynes. Based on the 1987 film of the same name written by James Dearden,...

It's only been a day since its release, and the new thriller limited series The Perfect Couple has already secured a spot on Netflix's top 10 TV show list. In fact, it's sitting at the No. 1 spot as of Sept. 6, meaning it's Netflix's most popular show at the moment. But should we really be surprised? I mean, if you just take a look at who's in the cast, that's enough to make you want to watch it. The show's premise will pull you in as well!

If you're an avid book fan, chances are you've heard about New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand's book The Perfect Couple. Well, that's what this Netflix thriller limited series is based on. It centers around a young woman named Amelia, who is about to marry into one of the wealthiest families on Nantucket, the Winbury family. But things take a tragic turn when,...

Tell Me Lies is a brilliantly written drama about a toxic couple created by Meaghan Oppenheimer. Based on a 2018 novel of the same name by author Carola Lovering, the series revolves around the toxic relationship between Lucy (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen (Jackson White), two college sweethearts whose relationship never quite gets on the right track, and after some time they find it hard to keep all the pieces together. So, if you loved the toxic relationship, steamy scenes, and a ton of drama in Tell Me Lies here are some similar shows you should check out next.

You’re the Worst (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – FX

You’re the Worst is a romantic comedy-drama series created by Stephen Falk. The FX series revolves around a very unhealthy relationship between Jimmy, a self-centered novelist, and Gretchen, a self-destructive PR executive, which begins after they meet at the wedding of Jimmy...

Whether you love the darker side of humanity or just want to experience the story of a deeply flawed human being, there is something for every psychological thriller fan on Netflix. With some of its latest outings, such as Ripley and Baby Reindeer, the streamer has proved that there is no place better for the fans of psychological thriller shows than Netflix’s vast library of content. If you also want to experience heart-pounding thrills, suspenseful stories, and dark psychological drama, here are the best psychological thriller shows you can find on Netflix.

You Credit – Netflix

You is one of the most popular Netflix psychological thriller shows ever, and most of the credit for that goes to the writing behind its main character, Joe Goldberg. Created by Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble, the Netflix series is based on a novel series of the same name by author Caroline Kepnes. You...

Baby Reindeer on Netflix is a gripping and raw exploration of stalking and trauma, shedding light on real-life experiences with empathy. The Crowded Room echoes films like Fractured, creating a suspenseful narrative that keeps viewers guessing till the end. Mare of Easttown stands out with its authentic character conflicts and engaging plot, making it a standout murder mystery series.

Many miniseries have been released over the years, covering various genres. However, these 15 thrillers stand out as some of the best examples of short-form storytelling on the small screen. From gripping psychological thrillers like Sharp Objects to true crime dramas such as Unbelievable, these miniseries have captivated viewers with their compelling narratives, complex characters, and masterful storytelling techniques. Some blend elements of horror and suspense to create truly unforgettable viewing experiences.

Whether based on real events or entirely fictional, these binge-worthy miniseries showcase the incredible potential of the format to deliver powerful,...

Behind Her Eyes Trailer — Netflix‘s Behind Her Eyes (2021) TV mini-series trailer has been released. The Behind Her Eyes trailer stars Eve Hewson, Simona Brown, Tom Bateman, Robert Aramayo, Tyler Howitt, Aston McAuley, Kamontip Krissy Ashton, Pierre Bergman, Simona Brown, Georgie Glen, Richie Lawrie, Joakim Skarli, Hannah Traylen, and Hannah Young. Crew Erik Richter [...]

Continue reading: Behind Her Eyes Trailer: Eve Hewson, Simona Brown, & Tom Bateman star in Netflix’s 2021 Thriller TV Mini-series...

After coming on the scene starring as Laura/X-23 opposite Hugh Jackman in the 2017 Oscar nominated blockbuster film, “Logan,” Dafne Keen is now starring in the BBC/HBO television series adaptation of Philip Pullman’s fantasy novels, “His Dark Materials.” She may only be 15 years old, but she deserves Emmy recognition for her performance. (Spoilers Follow For Season One)

Keen plays Lyra Belacqua, an orphan girl who was raised at Jordan College in an alternate world where all humans have animal companions called daemons, which are manifestations of the human soul. Over the course of the first season, Lyra discovers a dangerous secret that involves Lord Asriel Belacqua (James McAvoy) and Marisa Coulter (Ruth Wilson). In her search for a missing friend named Roger Parslow (Lewin Lloyd), Lyra also uncovers a series of kidnappings and its link to a mysterious substance called Dust, which leads her on a journey of...

Actors Ruth Wilson and Clarke Peters took the dais at Ccxp to talk about HBO fantasy drama His Dark Materials, based on the best-selling novels by Philip Pullman. The two went into detail about their characters and how it has been like working on such an ambitious story about Dafne Keen’s Lyra, who, after searching for her kidnapped friend, uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and becomes a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust.

Keen wasn’t able to attend the panel and sent a message of thanks via a video before the actors talked about the show, which tackles intense and heavy topics and themes is just as relevant to children as it is to adults. “We shouldn’t underestimate children,” said Peters. He references a quote that says “Out of the mouths of babes comes truth.”

He adds, “With [His Dark Materials], there are mature themes. If discussed in front of children,...

Question: What does your daemon look like? Is it a ferret, a fox, a monkey, a regal snow leopard? In the world of His Dark Materials, the joint BBC-HBO adaptation of Phillip Pullman’s hugely acclaimed young-adult fantasy series, everybody’s got a literal spirit animal — magical creatures called “daemons” that function like having an external animal-shaped soul you can run around with and talk to. As a way to engage the audience, daemons rank right up there with Harry Potter’s Gryffindor-to-Hufflepuff sorting matrix, or Game of Thrones‘ great houses,...

HBO and the BBC have set premiere dates for the big-budget adaptation of His Dark Materials.

The British public broadcaster will air it first on Sunday November 3 and HBO, which co-produced the fantasy epic, will air it in a Monday night slot on November 4. The WarnerMedia-owned broadcaster will also air it internationally where it has networks and streaming services.

The first season of His Dark Materials, which is written by Jack Thorne, follows Lyra, played by Dafne Keen, whose search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and becomes a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. As she journeys through the worlds, including our own, Lyra meets a determined and courageous boy called Will (Amir Wilson). Together they encounter extraordinary beings and dangerous secrets, with the fate of both the living — and the dead — in their hands. James McAvoy plays Lord Asriel, who...

Peaky Blinders’ Helen McCrory, Poirot’s David Suchet and U.S. comedian Cristela Alonzo are lending their voices to HBO and BBC drama His Dark Materials.

The trio are among those to sign up as voice actors for the the Philip Pullman adaptation, written by Jack Thorne and produced by Bad Wolf.

The first season of His Dark Materials follows Lyra, played by Dafne Keen, searching for a kidnapped friend. She uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and becomes a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. As she journeys through the worlds, including our own, Lyra meets a determined and courageous boy called Will (Amir Wilson). Together they encounter extraordinary beings and dangerous secrets, with the fate of both the living — and the dead — in their hands. James McAvoy, plays Lord Asriel who has a demon in the form of a snow leopard. Ruth Wilson’s villainess Mrs.

The “hot priest” is joining His Dark Materials… Fleabag actor Andrew Scott has signed up for the HBO and BBC co-production.

Scott is set to play Colonel John Parry, the father of Will Parry, who is being played by Amir Wilson. Parry, who is also known as Doctor Stanislaus Grumman or Jopari, accidentally travelled to Lyra’s world where he became a renowned scholar and shaman. His dæmon was called Sayan Kötör and had the form of an osprey.

He joins the second season of the drama with season one scheduled to air later this year.

The news was revealed in a picture between Sherlock star Scott and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Philip Pullman adaptation, written by Jack Thorne, is produced by Bad Wolf.

The first season of His Dark Materials follows Lyra’s searching for a kidnapped friend. She uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and becomes a quest...

The creative team behind His Dark Materials has called the Philip Pullman adaptation a “challenging” show to write but the “quintessential” HBO/BBC co-production.

Writer Jack Thorne and exec producer Jane Tranter, who runs production company Bad Wolf, spoke about the big-budget fantasy epic alongside stars including Dafne Keen, James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson and Lin-Manuel Miranda at its TCA press tour panel.

Thorne admitted that he wrote several dozens drafts for the first episode of the show, which is set to launch on HBO in October. “We wrote papers to ourselves about all the different ideas in the show. We wanted to do a Ph.D. in Phillip Pullman and we tried to do a Ph.D. in His Dark Materials. I wrote 46 drafts of episode one in order to find a way to tell this story as elegantly as possible. [Pullman’s] denseness is a blessing and a curse; it’s so exciting.

“His Dark Materials,” the fantasy trilogy by Philip Pullman that has captivated readers since its publication in the late 90s, has proven difficult to adapt in the past. If the forthcoming HBO and BBC series doesn’t hit the mark, viewers and critics will once again be sharpening their subtle knives.

The show took over Hall H at Comic-Con on Thursday afternoon, with stars James McAvoy (Lord Asriel), Lin-Manuel Miranda (Lee Scoresby), Ruth Wilson (Mrs. Coulter) and Dafne Keen (Lyra Belacqua) all present to show off a new trailer.

The trailer teased the war with the evil organization known the magisterium, with Lord Asriel on one side and Mrs. Coulter on the other. Also mentioned was the child abduction plot at the center of the show.

“Sometimes children can just disappear,” Mrs. Coulter says clicking her fingers ominously.

The preview neatly summarizes Miranda’s mercurial character in one sentence: “I...

“Now is the time to choose a side,” the icy and frightening Mrs. Coulter says in the first trailer for “His Dark Materials,” the big-budget TV adaptation from the BBC and HBO of the bestselling fantasy books by Philip Pullman.

Ruth Wilson plays Coulter, and is among a starry cast that includes James McAvoy and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Dafne Keen plays Lyra, the girl at the center of a tale involving child abduction, witches, a renegade royal polar bear, companions called daemons and a mysterious substance dubbed Dust.

Other cast members include Anne-Marie Duff, Clarke Peters, Ariyon Bakare, Will Keen, Ian Gelder, Georgina Campbell, Lewin Lloyd, Lucian Msamati, James Cosmo, Daniel Frogson, Tyler Howitt, Ruta Gedmintas and Mat Fraser.

The original “His Dark Materials” trilogy comprises “The Golden Compass” (also known as “Northern Lights”), “The Subtle Knife” and “The Amber Spyglass.” Pullman has also written a prequel, “La Belle Sauvage,” and...

The BBC has unveiled the first look at its forthcoming big-budget adaptation of Philip Pullman’s fantasy epic His Dark Materials.

The British public broadcaster, which has joined with HBO on the Bad Wolf and New Line Cinema-produced series, has released a trailer featuring stars Dafne Keen, James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson and Lin-Manuel Miranda that you can watch above.

“We wanted fans to have a tiny glimpse of His Dark Materials,” said exec producer Jane Tranter. “As with Lyra, there are many more worlds to discover as we start upon this epic journey.”

His Dark Materials, which is one of the biggest in scope and most expensive British dramas to date, is ritten by Jack Thorne and directed by Tom Hooper, and is based on Pullman’s acclaimed trilogy of books: Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass, considered a modern masterpiece of imaginative fiction.

The cast of the drama,...