Collider has published a ranked list celebrating the ten best thriller television series to air over the past decade, spanning subgenres from sci-fi mysteries to darkly comic small-town dramas. The list highlights how the genre has thrived on streaming platforms, with shows praised for tense plotting, strong ensemble casts and their ability to keep audiences hooked episode after episode.

Among the entries revealed are Netflix's German-language sci-fi hit "Dark" (2017–2020), noted for its intricate time-travel storylines; Peacock's "The 'Burbs" (2026–present), a comedic thriller starring Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall that has already been renewed for a second season; and "How to Get to Heaven from Belfast" (2026–present), a mystery from "Derry Girls" creator Lisa McGee following three friends uncovering a conspiracy after a wake. The full ranking continues with seven further entries not detailed in this excerpt.