If Man on Fire season 1 hooked you with its mix of emotional trauma, relentless danger, and a protector forced back into violence, Netflix has plenty of shows that deliver that same intensity in different ways. Whether it’s global heists, political conspiracies, or revenge-driven action, these series keep the stakes high and the tension constant.
Below, we shared three action-packed Netflix shows worth watching next. They are Money Heist, The Night Agent, and My Name. Don’t forget to add each one to your watchlist!
Money Heist (2017-2021)
- Created by: Álex Pina
- Cast: Úrsula Corberó, Álvaro Morte, Itziar Ituño, Pedro Alonso, Paco Tous, Alba Flores, Miguel Herrán
- Seasons: 3
Money Heist (La Casa de Papel) is one of Netflix’s biggest international hits, and it redefined what a crime thriller series could be. At first glance, it seems to tell a straightforward robbery story. However, it quickly becomes a layered emotional and psychological war.
The Spanish series follows a mysterious strategist known as The Professor, who assembles a group of criminals with one goal. That’s to pull off two of the most ambitious heists ever attempted. The first one on the Royal Mint of Spain, and the second one on the Bank of Spain.
Each member of the team adopts a city-based alias like Tokyo, Berlin, and Denver to protect their identities while executing the plan. That way, they are able to separate their personal selves from the operation. But that separation doesn’t last long once the heist begins.
Once the operation starts, pressure builds quickly as hostages, police, and internal conflicts begin to disrupt the carefully designed plan. What was meant to be a controlled, strategic job then turns into a chaotic situation driven as much by emotion as by logic.
The Night Agent (2023-)
- Created by: Shawn Ryan
- Cast: Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Sarah Desjardins, Eve Harlow, Phoenix Raei, Enrique Murciano, D. B. Woodside
- Based on: The Night Agent book by Matthew Quirk
- Seasons: 3 and a fourth in the works
If you’re looking for something more grounded in political tension and conspiracy, The Night Agent is a perfect follow-up.
The series centers on Peter Sutherland, a low-level FBI agent working a quiet night shift in the basement of the White House. His job is to monitor a secret emergency phone line meant for undercover intelligence contacts. It’s basically a phone that almost never rings. But one night, it does.
On the other end is Rose Larkin, a young woman who has just witnessed the murder of her aunt and uncle, who are both tied to classified government operations. That single call pulls Peter into a fast-moving conspiracy involving a possible mole inside the U.S. government and a threat that reaches the highest levels of political power.
From there, the show becomes a nonstop chase. Peter and Rose are forced on the run as they try to uncover the truth while being hunted by unknown assassins. At the same time, inside the White House, officials scramble to contain a crisis that is growing more dangerous by the hour.
My Name (2021)
- Created by: Kim Jin-min and Kim Ba-da
- Cast: Han So-hee, Park Hee-soon, Ahn Bo-hyun
- Seasons: 1
For something darker, more violent, and emotionally intense, My Name is one of Netflix’s most powerful revenge thrillers.
The Korean show follows Yoon Ji-woo, a young woman whose life is shattered when she witnesses her father’s murder. That moment becomes the driving force of her entire existence. She is no longer just grieving. She is focused entirely on finding the truth and making someone pay.
To do that, she makes a dangerous deal with a powerful crime boss who promises to help her uncover what really happened. In exchange, Ji-woo is required to infiltrate the police force as a mole, creating a double life that becomes increasingly difficult to maintain.
On one side, she is a police officer working in narcotics investigations. On the other, she is secretly tied to a violent criminal organization. Every decision she makes puts her at risk of being exposed, and every relationship she builds could collapse the moment her true identity is revealed. But Ji-woo is willing do whatever it takes to get justice for her father, even if it means losing herself in the process.
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