Top Latino Action & Thriller Shows

Critically-acclaimed and popular action or thriller shows that feature Latino or Hispanic talent.

Featured Shows

  • In this Spanish-language show, eight thieves take hostages and lock themselves in the Royal Mint of Spain as a criminal mastermind manipulates the police to carry out his plan. Stars Úrsula Corberó, Álvaro Morte and created by Álex Pina. Series dates: July 19, 2019 - Dec. 3, 2021.

    Available on: Netflix

  • This prequel series of the CBS military crime show, follows the origins of team leader Jethro Gibbs. Stars Cuban American actress Diany Rodriguez and Mexican American actress Mariel Molino as special agents. Gina Lucita Monreal, who is of Mexican descent, is a showrunner. Series dates: Oct. 14, 2024 - present.

    Available on: CBS, Paramount+

  • Puerto Rican actress Jaina Lee Ortiz leads the cast in this series Seattle firefighters risking their lives in the line of duty and off the clock. Also, stars Carlos Miranda. Series dates: March 22, 2018 – May 30, 2024.

    Available on: Hulu

  • This series is about a U.S. military program using female operatives to fight terrorism. Stars Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, and Genesis Rodriguez. Kirk Acevedo has a recurring role. Series dates: Oct. 27, 2024 - present

    Available on:Paramount+

Top Shows

  • In this Spanish-language show, a gang of skilled misfits ventures to uncover a long-hidden treasure. Stars Alfonso Dosal, Ester Expósito, Juan Pablo Medina. Series dates:
    March 13, 2024 – present.

    Available on: Netflix

  • In a dystopian, civil-war-torn America, fearless medic Alma, played by Rosario Dawson, sets out on a harrowing quest to find her missing son. Dawson is of TPuerto Rican and Cuban descent. Peruvian American actor Benjamin Bratt stars as powerful gang leader. The mini-series is based on a comic book. All episodes released March 17, 2022.

    Available on: Max

  • The show centers on a group of convicts who serve as firefighters in California. Stars Colombian and Peruvian American actress Stephanie Arcila as a non-convict firefighter and Kevin Alejandro as her father and a former captain. Series dates: Oct. 7, 2022 – present.

    Available on: CBS, Paramount+

  • When a father and daughter discover they both secretly work for the CIA, an already dicey undercover mission turns into a dysfunctional family affair. Monica Barbaro, who is of Mexican descent, plays the daughter. Gabriel Luna stars as an arms dealer. Series dates: May 25, 2023 – present.

    Available on: Netflix

  • Mexican American actor Jay Hernandez stars as private investigator Thomas Magnum who uses his ex-miliary knowledge to solve crimes. Reboot of 1980s show. Series dates: Sept. 24, 2018 - Jan. 3, 2024.

    Available on: Apple TV+

  • Shipwrecked in the South Pacific, a group of explorers encounter a menagerie of fearsome creatures — including King Kong in this animated show. Stars Latinos Benjamin Bratt and Nicolas Cantu. All episodes released June 22, 2023. No news yet on a Season 2.

    Available on: Netflix

  • Afro Cuban American actor Laz Alonso stars as Mother’s Milk, who is part of a vigilante group trying to stop a group of corporate sponsored superheroes turned villains. Series dates: July 26, 2019 –
    present

    Available on: Prime Video.

  • After a media pundit stumbles upon a dead body deep in the Poconos woods, he finds himself framed for the murder of a notorious white supremacist. Colman Domingo, who is of Guatemalan and Belizean descent, stars as the pundit. John Ortiz stars as an FBI agent. Series dates: All episodes of mini-series released on Nov. 28,2024.

    Available on: Netflix

  • Pedro Pascal stars as an intergalactic bounty hunter whose life changes when he takes on a job involving the foundling Grogu in this “Star Wars” universe TV series. Series dates: Nov. 12, 2019 – TBA. A fourth season is pending.

    Available on: Disney+

  • A motor-mouthed outsider who must deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland — if he can survive the drive. The show is based on a video game. Stephanie Beatriz stars as Quiet, a woman who wants to avenge the death of her brother. Series dates: July 27, 2023 – present

    Available on: Peacock

  • In this latest Spanish-language adaptation, Diego de la Vega returns to California to avenge his father’s murder and takes up the mantle of Zorro. Stars Miguel Bernardeau, Renata Notni and Rodolfo Sancho. Series dates: All episodes released Jan. 19, 2024. Season 2 is pending.

    Available on: Prime Video

  • Fearless adventurer Lara Croft confronts her traumatic past while unraveling an ancient mystery. Based on video game and movie franchise. Stars Afro Puerto Rican actor Allen Maldonado, who voices tech expert Zip. Series dates:
    Oct. 10, 2024 –present

    Available on: Netflix

Top Retro Shows

  • This 10-part miniseries recounts the achievements of an elite team of U.S. paratroopers in World War II. Puerto Rican actor Kirk Acevedo leads the cast as Staff Sgt. Joe Toye. Rick Gomez and Rene L. Moreno also play soldiers. Series dates: Sept. 9 – Nov. 4, 2001

    Available on: Max

  • Puerto Rican and Cuban American actor Adam Rodriguez stars as drug expert Det. Delco in this police show about crime scene investigators. Series dates: Sept. 23, 2002 – April 8, 2012.

    Available on: Apple TV+, other streaming services.

  • Lynda Carter, who is of Mexican descent, stars as iconic superhero Wonder Woman/Diana Prince, who helps to fight crime and injustice. Series dates: Nov. 7, 1975 –
    Sept. 11, 1979.

    Available on: Apple TV+, other streaming services

  • A woman vows revenge on the people who led to her father’s false imprisonment. Madeline Stowe, who is of Costa Rican descent, plays wealthy socialite Victoria Grayson, one of the main villains of the show. Series dates:
    Sept. 21, 2011 – May 10, 2015.

    Available on: Hulu, and other streaming services

  • The passengers of Oceanic Flight 815 crash on an island and must figure out its secrets. Jorge Garcia plays an unlucky lottery winner, Michelle Rodriguez is a former LAPD officer and Néstor Carbonell is an ageless Other. Series dates: Sept. 22, 2004 – May 23, 2010.

    Available on: Hulu

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