Collider has published a ranked list of the eight best thriller television shows to have aired so far in 2026, highlighting a strong year for the genre marked by high-profile literary adaptations, prestige productions and returning fan favourites. The article argues that 2026's crime and psychological thrillers have grown darker and more character-driven, citing the return of The Night Manager for a second season and a revival of the 1990s classic Cape Fear as evidence of the genre's rising ambition.

Among the entries detailed are His & Hers, a Netflix miniseries starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal based on Alice Feeney's novel, which blends Southern Gothic tension with a small-town murder investigation; Scarpetta, an Apple TV/Prime Video adaptation of Patricia Cornwell's forensic crime novels starring Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis and Bobby Cannavale; and The 'Burbs, a Peacock series inspired by the 1989 film. Each entry is assessed for cast, tone and critical reception, with most described as receiving mixed-to-positive responses despite strong ensemble performances.