Action TV Shows (
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TV shows in which the protagonist or protagonists end up in a series of challenges that typically include violence, extended fighting, physical feats, and frantic chases. These tend to feature a resourceful hero struggling against incredible odds, which include life-threatening situations, a villain, or a pursuit which generally concludes in victory for the hero.

Kuzu no Honkai

The translation is “Scum’s Wish” which is not heartening.

Network:
Airdates: 2017

La Casa de Papel

Two long-prepared heists led by the Professor, one on the Royal Mint of Spain, and one on the Bank of Spain.

Network:
Airdates: 2017 - 2021

Legend of the Seeker

Is “Wizard’s First Rule” anything like the first rule of fight club?

Network:
Airdates: 2008 - 2010

Legends of Tomorrow

A superhero team-up show and spin-off of of Arrow and The Flash starring everyone’s favorite time-traveling bisexual assassin, Sara Lance.

Network:
Airdates: 2016 - 2022

Log Horizon

An online role-playing game traps everyone inside.

Network:
Airdates: 2013 - 2015

Loki

The mercurial villain Loki resumes his role as the God of Mischief.

Network:
Airdates: 2021 - 2023

Luke Cage

Because making a black man bulletproof is the most powerful statement one can make.

Network:
Airdates: 2016 - 2018

M.O.D.O.K.

An egomaniacal supervillain with a really big head and a really little body struggles to maintain control of his evil organization and his demanding family.

Network:
Airdates: 2021

MacGyver

Making a TV show out duct tape, tin foil, and AX body spray should have been more interesting.

Network:
Airdates: 2016 - 2021

Magical Girl Raising Project

A video game can make people really magic.

Network: , ,
Airdates: 2016

Matador

This CIA agent’s cover is being a soccer player.

Network: ,
Airdates: 2014

Meta Runner

In a future where video games are everything, young Meta Runner Tari must do whatever she can to uncover her past. E-sports, sci-fi, and video games collide in Glitch Production’s first fully animated series.

Network:
Airdates: 2019 - 2022