This is a listicle recommending free, ad-supported action shows available on platforms such as Pluto TV, Tubi and Roku, aimed at viewers who don't want to pay for services like Prime Video or Netflix to watch action series. It highlights titles offering strong choreography and storytelling as alternatives to paid hits like Reacher, Daredevil and The Boys.

Featured picks include Ash vs Evil Dead, a gory, over-the-top continuation of Sam Raimi's Evil Dead films starring Bruce Campbell; Into the Badlands, a post-apocalyptic martial arts drama from the creators of Wednesday; and Naruto, the long-running anime following a young ninja's journey, praised for its choreographed battles. The article states there are five shows in total, though only three are detailed in the excerpt provided.