Best action series of all time imdb
In the following page, you will see a ranking of the best action series of all time. We have gathered the ratings of Imdb, Metacritic, Filmaffinity and crafted our own algorithm and generated the following ratings.
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1. Band of Brothers (2001)
Band of Brothers follows Easy Company of the 101st from 1942 training through WWII, recreating D-Day, Market Garden, Bastogne and liberation — a gritty, human portrait of courage, loss and camaraderie. read more
Genres: Action, Drama, History
8.5
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9.4
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8.9
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2. Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)
Avatar: The Last Airbender follows Aang, a reluctant young Avatar who must master all four elements to end the Fire Nation’s war. A mix of adventure, inventive combat, warm humor, and themes of responsibility and redemption. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation
7.7
/10
9.3
/10
8.5
/10
3. Game of Thrones (2011)
Epic, character-driven fantasy where noble houses vie for the Iron Throne as an ancient threat awakens beyond the Wall. Political intrigue, shifting alliances, dragons, shocking twists, moral ambiguity. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
8.5
/10
9.2
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8.8
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4. Attack on Titan (2013)
Attack on Titan thrusts humanity behind giant walls to hide from man-eating Titans. It follows Eren, Mikasa, and Armin through brutal action, shocking losses and dark political mysteries about identity, freedom and survival. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation
7.8
/10
9.1
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8.4
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5. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009)
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood follows brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric seeking the Philosopher’s Stone to restore their bodies after a failed resurrection. It blends action, moral dilemmas, political conspiracy, and emotional themes of sacrifice and brotherhood. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation
8.3
/10
9.1
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8.7
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6. Arcane (2021)
Arcane (2021) — an animated series set between Piltover and Zaun — follows two sisters whose diverging paths spark conflict as Hextech and the drug shimmer fuel social upheaval. Visually stunning, gritty and emotional. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation
9.0
/10
9.0
/10
7. One Piece (1999)
One Piece (1999) follows Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat crew sailing the Grand Line to find the legendary One Piece. It blends epic action, inventive fights, comedy, strong backstories, and themes of friendship, freedom, and dreams. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation
7.4
/10
9.0
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8.2
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8. Hunter x Hunter (2011)
12-year-old Gon becomes a Hunter to find his legendary father, teaming with Killua, Kurapika and Leorio. Strategic, emotionally rich battles, evolving friendships and dark, complex arcs—ideal for thoughtful shonen fans. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation
8.1
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9.0
/10
8.6
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9. Batman: The Animated Series (1992)
Batman: The Animated Series (1992) is a dark, noir-infused reboot blending cinematic animation, mature, character-driven stories and thrilling action as Batman, with allies, battles iconic rogues and explores themes like loss and identity. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation
6.6
/10
9.0
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7.8
/10
10. Cowboy Bebop (1998)
Cowboy Bebop follows bounty hunter Spike Spiegel and the Bebop crew in 2071, blending jazz-infused noir, cinematic action, and melancholic character-driven episodes about memory, regret and loneliness. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation
8.0
/10
8.9
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8.4
/10
11. Gravity Falls (2012)
Gravity Falls follows twins Dipper and Mabel spending summer with Grunkle Stan in the Mystery Shack, uncovering supernatural secrets via a cryptic journal; it's a witty, spooky, serialized coming-of-age mystery. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation
8.0
/10
8.9
/10
8.4
/10
12. Dragon Ball Z (1996)
Dragon Ball Z continues Toriyama’s saga with epic, serialized battles—from the Saiyan invasion to Frieza, the Androids/Cell and Majin Buu—mixing intense fights, transformations, training and emotional beats. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation
8.8
/10
8.8
/10
13. Dragon Ball Z (1989)
Dragon Ball Z (1989) follows Goku five years later as his alien Saiyan roots bring deadly enemies to Earth. Goku, the Z Fighters, and son Gohan face escalating battles, power-ups, and emotional stakes. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation
7.8
/10
8.8
/10
8.3
/10
14. Vinland Saga (2019)
Vinland Saga: Thorfinn joins his father's killer to seek revenge, then endures brutal battles, slavery and political intrigue across Viking Europe. A gritty, character-driven epic about honor, vengeance and the possibility of change. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation
7.7
/10
8.8
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8.2
/10
15. The Boys (2019)
The Boys: a dark, satirical superhero series where Vought's celebrity superhumans hide corruption. Vigilantes led by Billy Butcher battle the Seven; violent, cynical, adult, and politically sharp. read more
Genres: Action, Crime, Drama
7.7
/10
8.7
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8.2
/10
16. The Last of Us (2023)
The Last of Us is a tense, character-driven post-apocalyptic drama: survivor Joel escorts Ellie, a possible key to humanity’s survival, across ruined America—balancing brutal action, quiet emotion, and moral ambiguity. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
8.7
/10
8.7
/10
17. Invincible (2021)
Invincible (2021) is a mature animated superhero series about teen Mark Grayson discovering powers while confronting his father Omni-Man. It blends brutal action, family drama, dark deconstruction of heroes, and serialized worldbuilding. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation
7.6
/10
8.7
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8.2
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18. One Punch Man (2015)
One Punch Man follows Saitama, a bald hero who defeats any foe with one punch and grows bored. It's kinetic monster-action and satire of superhero tropes, mixing epic fights, deadpan comedy and quiet existential themes. read more
Genres: Action, Animation, Comedy
8.7
/10
8.7
/10
19. Rome (2005)
Rome is a gritty, character-driven historical drama about the Republic's collapse and Empire's birth, following Caesar, Octavian, soldiers Vorenus and Pullo amid politics, violence, shifting loyalties, and human cost. read more
Genres: Action, Drama, History
7.8
/10
8.7
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8.2
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20. Naruto: Shippûden (2007)
Naruto: Shippuden follows a matured Naruto aiming to reclaim Sasuke and become Hokage. Epic, emotional long-form tale of escalating ninja battles, deep character growth, world-shaking conflicts and camaraderie. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation
7.3
/10
8.7
/10
8.0
/10
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