Best Action Drama

When the threat of the Angel menace escalates, mankind's defense force is pushed to its limits, with NERV at the forefront of the struggle. Shinji Ikari and his partner Rei Ayanami are assisted by two new pilots: the fiery Asuka Langley Shikinami and the mysterious Mari Illustrious Makinami. With th...

Banshee is an action television series set in Banshee, Pennsylvania, centering on Lucas Hood, an ex-convict impersonating the town’s deceased sheriff. He operates outside the law while navigating relationships with Rabbit's family and contending with rival criminal elements like Kai Proctor. The sho...

Strong Woman Do Bong-soon is a South Korean television drama focusing on Bong-soon, a woman born with exceptional strength. The series explores her unexpected role protecting the CEO of a struggling game company and investigating criminal activity. It’s notable for blending action, comedy, and roman...

The Man from Laramie (1955) is a classic Western drama centered around James Stewart’s character, a former lawman returning to his Wyoming ranch. The film explores themes of family, loyalty, and redemption as he faces escalating threats connected to his past. It's notable for its portrayal of rural...

The Place Beyond the Pines is a 2012 crime drama centered around interconnected narratives spanning multiple timelines. The film depicts Luke Glanton’s criminal activities supporting his family, Avery Cross’s struggle against corruption within law enforcement, and the consequences faced by two young...

Devils cannot take form without a living host. However, if the will of an individual is strong enough, they can overcome the demon and make its power their own, becoming a Devilman. Weak and unassuming, Akira Fudou has always had a bleeding heart. So when his childhood friend Ryou Asuka asks for his...

In C.E.75, the fighting still continues. There are independence movements, and aggression by Blue Cosmos... In order to calm the situation, a global peace monitoring agency called COMPASS is established, with Lacus as its first president. As members of COMPASS, Kira and his comrades intervene into v...

The Town is a crime drama set in Boston exploring the lives of bank robbers seeking to pull off one last ambitious heist. It examines themes of loyalty, family, and regret within a gritty neo-noir setting. The film’s realistic portrayal of criminal activity and complex characters resonates with aud...

A Better Tomorrow is a 1986 Hong Kong crime drama centered around a triad gangster, Ho, released from prison after betrayal. He attempts reconciliation with his estranged police officer brother, Kit, while grappling with conflicting advice regarding retribution. The film features Ti Lung, Leslie Che...

Alias is an ABC television series spanning five seasons (2001-2006) centered on Sydney Bristow, a CIA agent operating under the guise of SD-6. The show featured a core cast including Michael Vartan, Ron Rifkin, and Victor Garber as colleagues within the agency and its associated espionage network. I...

The Shootist, directed by Don Siegel, features John Wayne in his final cinematic role alongside a cast including Lauren Bacall and James Stewart. Based on Glendon Swarthout’s novel, the film depicts a former gunslinger embroiled in conflicts following events in Texas. It was written for the screen b...

La Femme Nikita is a Canadian spy-fiction television series based on Luc Besson’s film. Peta Wilson stars as Nikole Parnell, a woman trained as an assassin after being framed for murder. The show follows her transformation into a highly skilled intelligence operative working for a shadowy government...

Flight is a 2012 drama directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Denzel Washington as William “Whip” Whitaker Sr., an airline pilot. Following a plane crash caused by mechanical failure, Whitaker becomes initially celebrated for his actions. An investigation subsequently emerges, prompting scrutiny o...

The Kazama Family—a gang of three wannabe delinquents and close friends, spearheaded by Kenji Kazama, is trying to make a name for themselves at Fujou Academy. On the first day of the term, the gang finds themselves putting out a fire in the Game Development Club. Instead of thanking them, the eccen...

In the current era, a small percentage of people called "Special Abilities" have skills and powers normal humans do not possess. An autonomous organization, the Deviant Control Office, keeps these Special Abilities in check. Though some wish to maintain this order and peace, some wish to take advant...

Last Resort is a psychological thriller television series focusing on a covert United States military unit. The show explores the moral dilemmas faced by these operatives who undertake dangerous missions for the government. It examines the impact of classified operations and the sacrifices made by i...

Dark Angel is an action drama series set in a dystopian 2019 Seattle. The show follows Max Guevara, a genetically enhanced supersoldier who escaped a military facility and seeks to find her family while avoiding government pursuit. Produced by Cameron/Eglee Productions, the series was filmed in Vanc...

Kojak is an American crime drama television series that aired from 1973 to 1978. Lieutenant Theophilus “Theo” Kojak, portrayed by Telly Savalas, investigated complex federal cases through a series of encoded messages he received. The show’s distinctive visual style—Savalas's cauliflower ear—became i...

Tyrant was an American political drama television series created by Gideon Raff and developed by Howard Gordon and Craig Wright. The show ran for three seasons, initially premiering on FX in 2014 with ten episodes before subsequent installments aired in 2015 and 2016. FX cancelled the series after i...

Designated Survivor follows Thomas Kirkman, a former HUD Secretary, who becomes President following a catastrophic event that eliminates the nation’s leadership. The series explores his challenges navigating the complexities of the presidency and investigating the circumstances surrounding the assas...

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition presents a streamlined adaptation of the acclaimed anime series. It consolidates the narratives of both the first and second seasons, offering viewers a complete story centered around Earth Federation forces battling the Principality of Zeon’s successor organiza...

Lawless is a 2012 crime drama set in Franklin, North Carolina, during Prohibition. The story centers on the Bondurant brothers and their involvement in bootlegging activities. Featuring an ensemble cast including Shia LaBeouf and Tom Hardy, it adapts Matt Bondurant’s novel based on historical events...

Two Mules for Sister Sara, directed by Don Siegel, portrays an American mercenary’s involvement with a nun and Mexican rebel forces within the context of the Second French Intervention in Mexico (1861-1867). The film depicts the events surrounding the puppet reign of Emperor Maximilian and Juarista...

Ang Probinsyano is a Philippine television drama action series adapted from the 1996 film of the same name. The show, produced by ABS-CBN, features Coco Martin as the lead character and was directed by Malu L. Sevilla, Avel E. Sunpongco, and Toto Natividad. It draws its narrative inspiration from th...

K: SEVEN STORIES “R:B - BLAZE -” is a psychological action-drama anime film exploring themes of power control and identity. It centers on Mikoto Suoh, a teenager burdened with immense destructive abilities, and Reisi Munakata’s ascension as the Blue King. The narrative delves into the consequences o...

JAG follows a team of U.S. Navy lawyers as they handle legal cases involving military personnel and operations. The series, popular for its blend of courtroom drama and naval action, explores issues related to national security and justice within the armed forces. It’s primarily targeted toward view...

Fire Country is an American action drama television series created by Max Thieriot and others, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Television and CBS Studios. The show premiered in October 2022 and has since been repeatedly renewed for subsequent seasons, with the latest premiering in October 2026. It fol...

Jane Got a Gun portrays a woman’s desperate fight for survival during the American frontier. Natalie Portman stars as a gunfighter protecting her injured husband from ruthless outlaw brothers in a stark depiction of Western violence. The film explores themes of resilience and familial loyalty appeal...

Jesse James (1939) portrays the life of the American outlaw Jesse James through a star-studded biographical drama. Directed by Henry King and featuring Tyrone Power and Henry Fonda, the film explores his rise to infamy and involvement in bank robberies and train heists during the late 1860s and earl...