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Best Netflix Thrillers: Top Series and Movies to Watch

The best Netflix thrillers in the community answer are Dark, Behind Her Eyes, The Beast in Me, Nightcrawler, Fractured, and The Game. Dark received the strongest recommendation for its complex story, unexpected twists, and satisfying conclusion. Users also praised the series because it wraps up its storyline well.

Dark is a German thriller series that users compared with Stranger Things. Behind Her Eyes begins as a romantic drama before it turns into a psychological thriller with a twist ending that can stay with viewers for days. The Beast in Me is an American thriller series with a suspenseful mystery that keeps the story tense.

For thriller movies, Nightcrawler has a gripping plot and intense atmosphere. Fractured is known for its mind-blowing plot twists. The Game, directed by David Fincher and starring Michael Douglas, has an intricate story that keeps the outcome uncertain.

Mindhunter is a slower-paced psychological thriller series with steady tension. The Chestnut Man is a scary Danish Nordic noir mystery about detectives investigating a serial killer who leaves small dolls made from chestnuts and sticks at crime scenes. Users also praised its ending.

Dept Q, also called Department Q, is an investigative crime thriller series with an engaging story and strong performances. Other titles mentioned by users include The Watcher, Wayward, Don't Come Home, The Mandala Murders, The Cabinet of Curiosities, The Gardener, Nightmares vs Daydreams, and Monster: The Ed Gein Story.

Top picks

  1. Dark A German series with a complex narrative, unexpected twists, and a well-wrapped-up storyline.
  2. Behind Her Eyes A psychological thriller that shifts from romantic drama to a story with a memorable twist ending.
  3. The Beast in Me An American thriller series built around a suspenseful mystery.
  4. Nightcrawler A thriller movie with a gripping plot and intense atmosphere.
  5. Fractured A movie known for its mind-blowing plot twists.
  6. The Game A David Fincher film starring Michael Douglas with an intricate plot.
  7. Mindhunter A slower-paced psychological thriller series with consistent tension.
  8. The Chestnut Man A scary Danish Nordic noir mystery with detectives, a serial killer, and a strong ending.
  9. Dept Q An investigative crime thriller series praised for its engaging story and performances.
Best Netflix Thrillers: Top Series and Movies to Watch — infographic
Dark is a German series often compared to Stranger Things with a well-wrapped-up storyline. "It finished, and wrapped up everything nicely!"
Behind Her Eyes offers a psychological thriller experience with a significant twist. "Behind Her Eyes: It starts off as a romantic drama, but quickly turns into a psychological thriller with a twist ending that will leave you thinking for days."
The Beast in Me is an American thriller series that keeps viewers on edge. "The Beast in me : suspenseful mystery"
Nightcrawler is frequently mentioned for its gripping plot and intense atmosphere. "Nightcrawler"
Fractured is highlighted for its mind-blowing plot twists. "Fractured has mindblowing twist"
The Game is a David Fincher film lauded for its intricate plot that keeps viewers guessing. "The Game directed by David Fincher starring Michael Douglas."

Other Noteworthy Mentions

Mindhunter is a slower-paced but consistently tense psychological thriller series. "Mindhunter, The gardener, Nightmares vs daydreams, Monster - The Ed Gein Story, The Watcher, Dark, Wayward, Don't come home, Mandala Murders, Cabinet of curiousity."
The Chestnut Man is a Nordic noir series that delivers a scary and well-ending mystery. "The Chestnut Man (Danish: Kastanjemanden). This six-part Nordic noir thriller follows detectives investigating a serial killer who leaves small dolls made of chestnuts and sticks at crime scenes. It’s scary and a great ending."
Dept Q (Department Q) is an investigative crime thriller series that has been praised for its engaging story and performances. "Came here to say this!! Recently binged it. Best series I've watched in a while. Dept Q all the way!!"

Would you prefer recommendations for thrillers with a specific sub-genre, such as psychological or crime thrillers?

Bottom line

Users highly recommend Dark as a top Netflix thriller, praised for its complex narrative, unexpected twists, and satisfying conclusion.

Community answers 30

What others in the community said:

98% upvoted

In desperate need of new series to watch, can't seem to stick to anything So need a series that is dark, mysterious and very thrilling to watch. A series I cam binge watch in a day or over a few weeks.

95% upvoted

since school's over, me and my family watch movies every night and they let me pick the movie all the time. they love thrillers/sci-fi/murder mystery/action/horror. but i ran out of ideas and i feel like they're not AMAZED with any movies yet. can yall please suggest something that might become their favorite movie? or at least similar to what we've already watched

we've watched: Nightcrawler, Argo, Prey, Old, Intersellar, Upgrade, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Where the Crawdads Sing, Inception, Extraction/2, Children of Men, His House, and Skyscraper.

(most preferably no sex scenes please, the atmosphere gets awkward haha) other genre movies are acceptable too, as long as it's AMAZING and worth the watch. THANK U!!

The Game directed by David Fincher starring Michael Douglas.

I highly recommend "director chasing" meaning, if you like a movie by a director, check out their other stuff. I really liked "Ex Machina" dir by Alex Garland which led me to "Annihilation" (both fit your criteria). I loved "Se7en" dir by David Fincher so I checked out all his other movies, my favorites being his version of "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" and "The Game" (social network and fight club also classics, can't really go wrong with him). I LOVED "Arrival" dir by Denis Villeneuve which led me to all his terrific movies. You mentioned "Interstellar" I would recommend Nolan's 2nd movie "Memento", big ol twist in that one. Another that would fit the bill is "Shutter Island" dir by the legend himself Martin Scorsese. Could find a number of great films there too. Hope this helps.

I still think about Midnight Mass sometimes and it’s been months…

92% upvoted

What is that thriller currently streaming that kept you on the edge of your seat the entire time?

Dark. A German series but will remind you a bit of Stranger Things on steroids, with a never expected ending!

82% upvoted

Hey everyone,

My girlfriend and I are planning to watch a movie tonight on Netflix, and she really likes thrillers. But we feel like we’ve already watched almost all the popular ones, so I’m looking for something not talked about as much.
Preferably something suspenseful, intense, or with a good twist. It doesn’t have to be English, as long as it’s worth watching.
Any hidden gem thriller recommendations on Netflix?

88% upvoted

Suggest me some Gripping thrillers in Netflix

Crime or action.

Already watched most of the famous series.

Suggest some hidden gems

Thanks in advance

John Carpenter’s “The Thing” from 1982.

Still one of the finest examples of practical special effects (ie non-computer generated) and suspense horror in film.

…and the very simple soundtrack will imbed itself in your head.

idk if it’s still on there but “his & hers” was good. not netflix but “we were liars”, also good

87% upvoted

I love movies with a big big plottwist that will keep me thinking about it and that will shock me. What movies or limited series on Netflix would you recommend me?

The Chestnut Man (Danish: Kastanjemanden). This six-part Nordic noir thriller follows detectives investigating a serial killer who leaves small dolls made of chestnuts and sticks at crime scenes. It’s scary and a great ending.

83% upvoted

Hello i want to know some genuinely thriller movies or shows on Netflix which keeps you on edge of seat i was trying to find but not getting any better if someone has any recommendations would love to know

Came here to say this!! Recently binged it. Best series I've watched in a while. Dept Q all the way!!

79% upvoted

Thriller/Murder Mystery/ International espionage/ Homicide Investigation/ Any investigation Above are the genre I am looking at. Pl shoot your recommendations mate!

It finished, and wrapped up everything nicely!

Detrás de sus ojos: Empieza como un drama romántico, pero se convierte rápidamente en un thriller psicológico con un giro final que te va a dejar pensando por días

Stranger (Korean) 

The Asset (Denmark)

Undercover (Belgium)

Snabba Cash (Sweden) 

Judgement (US)

The Evil Lawyer (Thailand) 

The Club (Mexico)

The Beast in Me (US) 

Unfamiliar (Germany)

All good thrillers!

Southland, LA cop show on steroids, great cast and storylines.

His and Hers. Just binged it last night and wow!

65% upvoted
Suggest some best thriller shows on Netflix
Best Netflix Thrillers: Top Series and Movies to Watch — image shared in an answer

Black Mirror White Christmas. Conversation over.

Behind her eyes : suspenseful w an amazing ending

Nobody wants this : lighthearted rom com vibes

The Four Seasons : heartfelt friendship storyline comedy

The Beast in me : suspenseful mystery

Wayward : thriller conspiracy cult

I will find you : mystery with plot twist ending

BEEF : it’s a cinematic masterpiece

A good girls guide to murder : investigative teen drama

The woman in the house across the street from the girl in the window : plot twisting drama

Ginny & Georgia : mom and daughter lighthearted coming of age story

Sirens : intense sisterly drama w an unexpected story

MAID : dv story w beautiful and realistic storyline

The End of the f***ing world : suspenseful teen story

Shameless : Chicago family struggles

Black mirror : every episode is truly a great twist

Atypical : autistic lighthearted dramedy

Good Girls : suburban mom drama comedy

Behind Her Eyes: It starts off as a romantic drama, but quickly turns into a psychological thriller with a twist ending that will leave you thinking for days.
- Fractured is highlighted for its mind-blowing plot twists.
- The Game is a David Fincher film lauded for its intricate plot that keeps viewers guessing.
### Other Noteworthy Mentions
- Mindhunter is a slower-paced but consistently tense psychological thriller series.
- The Chestnut Man is a Nordic noir series that delivers a scary and well-ending mystery.
- Dept Q (Department Q) is an investigative crime thriller series that has been praised for its engaging story and performances.

Related questions

What is the best Netflix thriller series?
Users most strongly recommend Dark because it has a complex story, unexpected twists, and a satisfying conclusion. The series also wraps up its storyline well.
What are the best psychological thrillers on Netflix?
Behind Her Eyes and Mindhunter are the main psychological thriller picks in the community answer. Behind Her Eyes has a major twist, while Mindhunter moves more slowly but keeps a tense mood.
What are the best Netflix thriller movies with plot twists?
Fractured, Nightcrawler, and The Game are the main movie picks. Fractured has mind-blowing twists, Nightcrawler has an intense atmosphere, and The Game keeps viewers uncertain about its intricate plot.

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