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7 Thriller Shows Without a Single Flaw
Collider selects seven thriller series it considers flawless, praising shows that sustain tension, remain focused on their central mysteries and deliver satisfying conclusions. Its choices span horror, dark comedy, science fiction and political drama.
– 'Midnight Mass' follows a guilt-ridden ex-prisoner returning to a remote island as a charismatic priest’s apparent miracles conceal darker secrets. – 'Based on a True Story' is a dark satire about a couple who exploit their serial-killer plumber for a true-crime podcast. – 'Paradise' is a post-apocalyptic political thriller centred on a Secret Service agent in an underground survivor community.
In short
- Collider praises seven consistently strong thriller series.
- ‘Midnight Mass’ combines faith, guilt and horror.
- The list ranges from satire to post-apocalyptic drama.
Explained simply
Thriller series use suspense, danger or an unfolding mystery to keep viewers watching. They can take very different forms, from horror and dark comedy to science fiction and political drama, while focusing on characters caught in troubling situations.
The shows mentioned include Midnight Mass, about a returning islander and a priest whose apparent miracles raise questions; Based on a True Story, about a couple making a podcast with a serial killer; and Paradise, set in an underground community after an apocalypse. Collider’s selection reflects its view that these series keep their stories focused and bring them to satisfying conclusions.
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