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.

My-HiME

The story centers on Mai Tokiha, a seemingly ordinary high-school girl who has recently transferred to the prestigious Fuuka Academy…

Network:
Airdates: 2004 - 2005

Mysticons

The tale of four girls who transform into legendary warriors known as Mysticons.

Network:
Airdates: 2017 - 2018

Nabari no Ou

In the shadows of this world, ninjas fight for control of an ancient technique which holds untold strength. This coveted power dwells within apathetic Miharu, so everyone wants him dead.

Network:
Airdates: 2008

Naruto: Shippûden

A sequel to Naruto, set two and a half years after the original, following the ninja teenager Naruto Uzumaki and his allies.

Network:
Airdates: 2007 - 2017

Nyaruko: Crawling with Love

The three eccentric aliens protect a young man from the various extraterrestrial dangers that threaten both his and Earth’s well-being, all the while making his life a living hell.

Network:
Airdates: 2010 - 2013

OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes

An enthusiastic young boy earns a job at a hero supply store and trains to become the “Greatest Hero Ever.”

Network:
Airdates: 2017 - 2019

Once Upon a Time

“Once Upon a Time” tells the story of a new world, one in which fairy-tale legends and modern life collide.

Network:
Airdates: 2011 - 2018

Orphan Black

Just one.
I’m a few.
No family, too.
Who am I?

Network:
Airdates: 2013 - 2017

Orphan Black: Echoes

If you loved Orphan Black, you will love this spin-off! This show follows a few returning characters and adds in some compelling new ones. It continues the original show’s exploration of the potential harm of cloning humans.

Network:
Airdates: 2023

Pandora

Set in the year 2199, a young woman who has lost everything finds a new life at Earth’s Space Training Academy where she learns to defend the galaxy from intergalactic threats.

Network:
Airdates: 2019 - 2020

Parallel

Would we be together in parallel universes?

Network:
Airdates: 2018

Peacemaker

The origin of the DC superhero so dedicated to world peace that he is prepared to use force of arms to achieve it.

Network:
Airdates: 2022 - 2025