Protagonist with an icy demeanor but a heart of gold? They've got it. A job that nobody has, like an ex-military operative turned freelance spy? That too. Unfathomably tough set of circumstances for the protagonist to overcome? Hell ya.
Jack Ryan
Lovable Tough Guy: Jack Ryan (John Krasinski)
His Day Job: Former U.S. Marine turned financial analyst for the C.I.A.
Unfathomable Circumstance: Despite being a retired war operative, Jack Ryan is pulled away from his desk-side duties to investigate a series of bank transfers and discovers (drum roll, please) that a foreign terrorist is behind them.
The Night Agent
Lovable Tough Guy: Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso)
His Day Job: FBI Agent
Unfathomable Circumstance: Peter Sutherland has just been assigned to man the emergency "Night Action" phone line in the White House basement. Easy enough—until, of course, the phone rings. And so begins a high-intensity political conspiracy thriller, hunting down a mole at the highest levels of government. It's not as good as Reacher, but it begs for a binge.
The Terminal List
Lovable Tough Guy: James Reece (Chris Pratt)
His Day Job: Navy Seal
Unfathomable Circumstance: When Lieutenant Commander James Reece and his team are sent to investigate a chemical weapons expert in Syria, they’re met with a surprise ambush. Nearly everyone dies, but Reece survives the attack and returns home—except then, his family is killed, leaving Reece with one big question: Has this whole thing been a set up?
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The Americans
Lovable Tough Guys: Phillip (Matthew Rhys) and Elizabeth (Keri Russell) Jennings
Their Day Job: KGB spies / Travel agents
Unfathomable Circumstance: Phillip and Elizabeth have a secret. They might look like an ordinary American couple, but they’re actually KGB spies posing as suburbanites. Oh, and their kids, Paige and Henry, have no idea. To make matters worse, the Cold War is escalating and they can't tell if their new neighbor, FBI agent Stan Beeman, is onto them. One of the best TV shows ever made, you won't regret this watch.
The Recruit
Lovable Tough Guy: Owen Hendricks (Noah Centineo)
His Day Job: CIA lawyer
Unfathomable Circumstance: Owen Hendricks just got his dream job at the CIA. But what should be a relatively chill desk job turns into a fight for survival when Hendricks gets roped into a violent political negotiation.
Hijack
Lovable Tough Guy: Sam Nelson (Idris Elba)
His Day Job: Negotiator
Unfathomable Circumstance: Sam Nelson is traveling from Dubai to London on flight KA29. Super normal thing to do. But when the plane is suddenly hijacked, Nelson steps in, desperate to negotiate a safe landing.
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Who is Erin Carter?
Lovable Tough Girl: Erin (Evin Ahmad)
Her Day Job: Part-time teacher, part-time undercover cop
Unfathomable Circumstance: Erin lives in Spain with her family and spends her days teaching in Barcelona. Then, when a trip through the grocery store goes sideways—she stops a gang of men from robbing the supermarket—she blows her cover. One of the gunmen recognizes Erin and she’s forced to do everything in her power to keep her true identity a secret. We won't spoil the rest for you.
The Punisher
Lovable Tough Guy: Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal)
His Day Job: Vigilante crime fighter
Unfathomable Circumstance: After avenging the death of his family, Frank Castile learns about a lethal crime ring that’s terrorizing New York. As the “punisher,” it’s his duty to, you know, punish everyone involved.
Quantico
Lovable Tough Girl: Alex Parrish (Priyanka Chopra)
Her Day Job: FBI recruit
Unfathomable Circumstance: Alex Parrish has just entered the FBI, joining a league of newbies at the Quantico training base in Virginia. She's there to learn how to become a special agent, but she’s sucked into a dangerous investigation when one of her classmates orchestrates a deadly terrorist attack.
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The Night Manager
Lovable Tough Guy: Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston)
His Day Job: Hotel receptionist turned informant
Unfathomable Circumstance: Jonathan Pine is just an ordinary dude with an ordinary job until he’s asked to spy on an international businessman named Richard Roper. Pine’s sleuthing grows complicated when he infiltrates Roper's inner circle, becoming a felon in his own right.
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