"Gripping and Utterly Bingeable": 15 Must-Watch Netflix Thrillers with Twists You Won't See Coming
From mysterious disappearances to psychological traps, these Netflix thrillers will keep you on the edge of your seat.
By Kayleigh Dray
Updated: 28 October 2026
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There’s a certain thrill that comes with watching a Netflix thriller that leaves you questioning reality, gasping in surprise, and eager to share every twist with your friends. Here are 15 of the best, edge-of-your-seat thrillers, guaranteed to keep you up late:
- Dark (2020)
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- A German series that makes time travel both seductive and sinister. IndieWire praised the show for its "every reveal... makes you feel like you’ve just swallowed a black hole."
- 1899 (2022)
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- Set on a migrant steamship to America, 1899 starts as a period drama and quickly turns into a thrilling mystery with strange signals and disappearances.
- The Chestnut Man (2021)
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- From the creator of The Killing, this Nordic noir is "tense, emotional, and honestly frightening," according to viewers. It follows a body discovery in a playground, leading to a chilling connection to a prominent politician.
- Untamed (2025)
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- Led by Eric Bana and Sam Neill, this thriller is set in Yosemite National Park. A mysterious discovery leads to a darker investigation, promising a "game-changer" ending.
- Behind Her Eyes (2021)
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- Praised for its "sheer, nasty audacity," this thriller begins as a love triangle and erupts into chaos with a shocking double twist.