These TV shows all have strong revenge themes, complex characters, and compelling storylines. They have received critical acclaim and have garnered a large following of fans.
“Dexter” – A serial killer who works as a forensic blood spatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department takes justice into his own hands. Available on Showtime and Disney+.
“Breaking Bad” – A high school chemistry teacher turns to cooking and selling methamphetamine to provide for his family after he is diagnosed with cancer. Available on Netflix.
“Peaky Blinders” – A historical crime drama about a gangster family in post-World War I Birmingham, England. Available on Netflix.
“Ozark” – A financial advisor and his family must launder money for a drug cartel in order to save their lives. Available on Netflix.
“Deadwood” – A drama about a group of characters seeking revenge and power in the lawless town of Deadwood. Available on HBO and HBO Max.
“Spartacus” – A historical drama about the slave rebellion led by Spartacus against the Roman Republic. Available on Netflix.
“The Americans” – A Cold War spy drama about two Soviet KGB officers posing as a married couple in the United States. Available on Amazon Prime Video and FX.
“Alias” – A spy thriller about a CIA agent who discovers she has been working for the enemy and seeks revenge against those who betrayed her. Available on Amazon Prime Video.
“The Blacklist” – A former government agent turned high-profile criminal helps the FBI track down and apprehend the world’s most dangerous criminals. Available on Netflix.
“Revenge” – A young woman seeks revenge on the people who wronged her father and destroyed her family. Available on Hulu.
“John Wick: The Continental” – A spin-off of the popular “John Wick” movie franchise that follows the world of the Continental Hotel and the assassins who frequent it. Coming soon to Starz.
“The Count of Monte Cristo” – A classic tale of revenge based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas. Available on Amazon Prime Video.
