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.

Supernatural

Carry on my wayward son
There’ll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don’t you cry no more

Network:
Airdates: 2005 - 2020

Swamp Thing

Abby Arcane returns home to Marais, Louisiana to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, only to discover the dark, terrifying mysteries of the swamp.

Network:
Airdates: 2019

SWAT

Yet another crime drama about conflicted cops.

Network:
Airdates: 2017 - 2025

Symphogear

Mecha musical about saving the world from noise.

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Airdates: 2012 - 2019

Teen Wolf

Teenaged werewolves play lacrosse.

Network:
Airdates: 2011 - 2017

The 100

100 attractive teenagers are dropped onto an ‘uninhabited’ and ‘irradiated’ earth to see if it’s survivable.

Network:
Airdates: 2014 - 2020

The Awesomes

An animated series about a team of not-really-superheroes.

Network:
Airdates: 2013 - 2015

The Boys

A group of vigilantes set out to take down corrupt superheroes who abuse their superpowers.

Network:
Airdates: 2019 - current

The Equalizer

McCall comes across to most as an average single mom who is quietly raising her teenage daughter. But to a trusted few, she is “The Equalizer” — an anonymous guardian angel and defender of the downtrodden, who’s also dogged in her pursuit of personal redemption.

Network:
Airdates: 2021 - 2025

The Flash

After being struck by lightning, Barry Allen wakes up from his coma to discover he’s been given the power of super speed, becoming the Flash, and fighting crime in Central City.

Network:
Airdates: 2014 - 2023

The Guardians of Justice

When their seemingly fearless leader self-destructs, a team of troubled superheroes must confront festering evil in the world – and in themselves.

Network:
Airdates: 2022

The Last of Us

After a global pandemic destroys civilization, a hardened survivor takes charge of a 14-year-old girl who may be humanity’s last hope.

Network:
Airdates: 2023 - current