The Terminal List brings in Pratt as Lieutenant Commander James Reece, who sets out on a mission to avenge his family’s murder. Along the way, he discovers sinister machinations that go up to the highest levels of the government. Based on the eponymous book by former Navy SEAL Jack Carr, it offers an authentic portrayal of military culture and practices. Every episode is accompanied by a detailed portrayal of military preparation as James Reece makes his way to the next mission. The focus on military culture is also a tribute to actual servicemen, according to Carr, who also served as a producer on the show. The end-result is an action series that weaves in elements of revenge, espionage, and political thriller to build a solid, widespread appeal. If you’re looking to scratch the itch for more tactical action series like this one, here are 8 other shows like The Terminal List you need to watch next.

8 Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan

7 Reacher

6 Bodyguard

     Netflix

The British political action thriller Bodyguard is a critically acclaimed series starring Richard Madden of Game of Thrones fame. He plays the role of Police Sergeant David Budd, a war veteran struggling with PTSD. He is assigned to protect Home Secretary Julia Montague, played by Keeley Hawkes. The show has a compelling storyline that can easily draw you in for a binge-watch session. The conflict of political beliefs between Madden and Montague, as well as the thrilling action sequences, are going to keep you glued to the screen. The show earned massive popularity in the UK, with 11 million viewers tuning in to watch the season finale on BBC One.

5 Strike Back

     Cinemax

Strike Back is a lesser-known gem among the shows in this list. Much like the case with The Terminal List, this series was based on a book written by an ex-military man — former British SAS officer Chris Ryan. The show had an eight-season run from 2010 to 2020, and was loved by fans and critics alike. It tells the story of a secret branch of the British Defence Intelligence Service known as Section 20. Viewers praised its gratuitous action, character chemistry, and military realism. The Section 20 team sees a few reboots through the series, dividing the seasons into sections with their own feel and character dynamics.

4 Treadstone

     USA Network

Treadstone sits in the same fictional universe as the trend-setting Bourne franchise. Released in 2019, it’s the first entry in the film series to go back in time. The show deals with the origin of the secret CIA program that sits at the heart of the Bourne story — Operation: Treadstone. It explores the beginning of this behavior modification program in Cold War Germany, and features a plot that reaches out several decades to the present day. The show features Jeremy Irvine as John Randolph Bentley, one of the first assassins created by this behavior-modification program.

3 Six

     A+E Studios

Six is a military drama series that follows a Navy SEAL team working against terrorist groups. The show had a two-season run from 2017 to 2018, and featured a cast including Walton Goggins, Olivia Munn, and Barry Sloane, among others. Six shares much of the same themes as The Terminal List, exploring ideas of loyalty, sacrifice, and betrayal. The series includes some of the most elaborate action sequences in television, with intense portrayals of military firefights that will get you hooked. While the plot may feel somewhat familiar to viewers, it takes you in with its high stakes, driven by the team’s strong morals and their readiness to sacrifice themselves for the others.

2 SEAL Team

     CBS

SEAL Team chronicles the lives of Bravo Team, an elite unit of Navy SEALs as they take on some of the most dangerous missions in the world. The show features David Boreanaz, Jason Hayes, and Sonny Quinn among others. SEAL Team has received special acclaim for its realistic portrayal of military tactics. From military tech and tactics to the financial hardships and familial complications of the team members, the show gets down to the nitty-gritty to explore the complexities of military life. Much of the realism can be attributed to the showrunners’ active effort to include military veterans in their show. The ongoing show has five action-filled seasons to binge on, with the trailer for season six released recently.

1 S.W.A.T.

S.W.A.T. is a procedural action drama centered around a Los Angeles SWAT team, led by Sergeant Daniel Harrelson Jr, played by Shemar Moore. The local setting makes it a very different show from others on this list. The team often finds itself investigating urban crimes such as robberies, drug rings, and gang violence. At the same time, the series has been known to explore dynamics between citizens and police. Critic reviews of S.W.A.T have been mixed, with many touching upon its formulaic nature. However, it offers reliable excitement for viewers — and has been renewed for a sixth season, which will be released in October 2022.