Her performance is a big reason why Taylor Sheridan's spy thriller stands out in such a crowded genre. The good news is that Lioness isn't the only great modern action thriller out there. 'Banshee' (2013 – 2016)The Most Entertaining Action Series I've Ever BingedWatch This If: An action thriller needs action, and nothing on this list does it better than Banshee. 'Andor' (2022 – 2025)The Spy Thriller That Happens to Be Set in 'Star Wars' UniverseWatch This If: Forget lightsabers and space battles for a second. Andor is one of the smartest spy thrillers on television, and I'd recommend it even to people who have never watched a single Star Wars movie.