Best United States Of America Action & Adventure TV Shows

2020 • Rating 8.7 • animation, action & adventure, comedy

An animated fantasy-comedy series that follows Luz, a self-assured teenage girl who accidentally stumbles upon a portal to a magical world where she befriends a rebellious witch, Eda, and an adorably tiny warrior, King. Despite not having magical abilities, Luz pursues her dream of becoming a witch by serving as Eda's apprentice at the Owl House and ultimately finds a new family in an unlikely setting.

Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family

Style: Mind Bending, Surreal

Audience: Family

Plot: Witch, Magic, School Of Witchcraft, Apprentice, Portal, Witchcraft, Lgbt, Casting Spells, Wonder, Children Cartoon

Time: Year 2020, 2020S, 2020-01-10

Place: United States Of America, Danish, English, Portuguese, Spanish

Cast: Sarah-Nicole Robles, Alex Hirsch, Zeno Robinson, Mae Whitman, Tati Gabrielle, Issac Ryan Brown

2019 • Rating 8.7 • action & adventure, family, drama

The life of Christ through the eyes of those who encountered him.

Genre: Action & Adventure, Family, Drama

Style: Psychological

Audience: Date Night, Family

Plot: Christianity, Identity, Pacifism, Sacrifice, Apostle, Bible, Leprosy, Forgiveness, Jerusalem, Hope

Time: Year 2019, 2010S, 2019-04-21

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Jonathan Roumie, Shahar Isaac, Elizabeth Tabish, Paras Patel, Noah James, George H. Xanthis

2013 • Rating 8.7 • animation, comedy, sci-fi & fantasy

Follows a sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on adventures across the universe.

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure

Style: Mind Bending

Audience: Family, Teens

Plot: Time Travel, Grandfather, Alcoholism, Alien, Dysfunctional Family, Mad Scientist, Scientist, Adult Animation, Father Figure, Machinist

Time: Year 2013, 2010S, Time Travel Era, 2013-12-02

Place: United States Of America, English, Space

Cast: Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke, Ian Cardoni, Harry Belden

2023 • Rating 8.7 • animation, action & adventure, comedy

Fionna and Cake – with the help of the former Ice King, Simon Petrikov - embark on a multiverse-hopping adventure and journey of self-discovery. All the while a powerful new antagonist determined to track them down and erase them from existence, lurks in the shadows.

Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Style: Mind Bending

Audience: Family, Teens

Plot: Depression, Cat, Magic, Universe, Lgbt, Adult Animation, Multi Dimensional, Existentialist, Fionna And Cake, With The Help Of The Former Ice King

Time: Year 2023, 2020S, 2023-08-31

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Madeleine Martin, Roz Ryan, Ashly Burch, Harvey Guillén

2012 • Rating 8.6 • animation, action & adventure, comedy

Twin brother and sister Dipper and Mabel Pines are in for an unexpected adventure when they spend the summer helping their great uncle Stan run a tourist trap in the mysterious town of Gravity Falls, Oregon.

Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family

Style: Cerebral, Mind Bending, Surreal

Audience: Adult, Family, Teens

Plot: Small Town, Dreams, Symbolism, Oregon, Usa, Magic, Time Travel, Uncle, Alien, Coming Of Age, Summer

Time: Year 2012, 2010S, Time Travel Era, 2012-06-15

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Jason Ritter, Kristen Schaal, Alex Hirsch, Linda Cardellini

2010 • Rating 8.6 • animation, comedy, action & adventure

The surreal misadventures of two best friends - a blue jay and a raccoon - as they seek to liven up their mundane jobs as groundskeepers at the local park.

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Style: Mind Bending, Surreal

Audience: Family

Plot: Time Travel, Racoon, Slacker, Anthropomorphism, Park, High School Friends, The Surreal Misadventures Of Two Best Friends - A Blue Jay And A Raccoon - As They Seek To Liven Up Their Mundane Jobs As Groundskeepers At The Local Park

Time: Year 2010, 2010S, Time Travel Era, 2010-09-06

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: J.G. Quintel, William Salyers, Mark Hamill, Sam Marin, Minty Lewis, Matthew Mercer

2016 • Rating 8.6 • sci-fi & fantasy, mystery, action & adventure

When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and one strange little girl.

Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Action & Adventure

Style: Cerebral, Mind Bending

Audience: Adult, Family, Teens

Plot: Monster, Small Town, Indiana, Usa, Experiment, Halloween, Friendship, Supernatural, Coming Of Age, Parallel World, Super Power

Time: Year 2016, 2010S, 2016-07-15

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin

1992 • Rating 8.6 • action & adventure, animation, drama

Vowing to avenge the murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne devotes his life to wiping out crime in Gotham City as the masked vigilante "Batman".

Genre: Action & Adventure, Animation, Drama, Mystery

Style: Cerebral, Dark, Suspenseful

Audience: Adult, Date Night, Family

Plot: Detective, Asylum, Race Against Time, Cartoon, Deformation, Superhero, Based On Comic, Organized Crime, Robin, Super Power

Time: Year 1992, 1990S, 1992-09-05

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Kevin Conroy

2019 • Rating 8.4 • sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure

A group of vigilantes known informally as “The Boys” set out to take down corrupt superheroes with no more than blue-collar grit and a willingness to fight dirty.

Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure

Style:

Audience: Adult

Plot: Corruption, Superhero, Based On Comic, Gore, Evil Corporation, Super Power, Superhero Team, Malicious, Joyous, Violence

Time: Year 2019, 2010S, 2019-07-25

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso

1994 • Rating 8.3 • animation, action & adventure

Bitten by a neogenetic spider, Peter Parker develops spider-like superpowers. He uses these to fight crime while trying to balance it with the struggles of his personal life.

Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure

Style: Suspenseful

Audience: Family

Plot: Superhero, Based On Comic, Radioactivity, Bitten By A Neogenetic Spider, Peter Parker Develops Spider-Like Superpowers, He Uses These To Fight Crime While Trying To Balance It With The Struggles Of His Personal Life

Time: Year 1994, 1990S, 1994-11-19

Place: United States Of America, Japan, English

Cast: Christopher Daniel Barnes, Sara Ballantine, Jennifer Hale, Gary Imhoff, Ed Asner, Rodney Saulsberry

1999 • Rating 8.2 • animation, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy

As new villains overrun Gotham City of the future, the aging Bruce Wayne hangs up the cape of the once invincible Batman. But when troubled teenager Terry McGinnis stumbles upon the Dark Knight's secret, a new alliance is forged. And a triumphant new Batman is born.

Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Style: Dark, Futuristic, Suspenseful

Audience: Family

Plot: Father Murder, Future, Dystopia, Superhero, Based On Comic, Cyberpunk, Super Power, Teen Superhero, Teenager, Dc Animated Universe (Dcau)

Time: Year 1999, 1990S, Future, 1999-01-10

Place: United States Of America, English, Future City

Cast: Will Friedle, Kevin Conroy, Cree Summer

2001 • Rating 8.2 • sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure, drama

The origins of the world’s greatest hero–from Krypton refugee Kal-el’s arrival on Earth through his tumultuous teen years to Clark Kent’s final steps toward embracing his destiny as the Man of Steel.

Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama

Style:

Audience: Date Night, Teens

Plot: Kansas, Usa, Superhero, Based On Comic, Alien, Super Power, Origin Story, The Origins Of The World, S Greatest Hero, From Krypton Refugee Kal-El, S Arrival On Earth Through His Tumultuous Teen Years To Clark Kent

Time: Year 2001, 2000S, 2001-10-16

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Tom Welling, Erica Durance, Cassidy Freeman, Justin Hartley

2023 • Rating 8.1 • action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy

With his straw hat and ragtag crew, young pirate Monkey D. Luffy goes on an epic voyage for treasure.

Genre: Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Style:

Audience: Family, Teens

Plot: Ocean, Sea, Ship, Friendship, Based On Comic, Pirate, Fighting, Super Power, With His Straw Hat And Ragtag Crew, Young Pirate Monkey D

Time: Year 2023, 2020S, 2023-08-31

Place: United States Of America, South Africa, English

Cast: Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, Mackenyu, Jacob Gibson, Taz Skylar, Charithra Chandran

2025 • Rating 8.0 • drama, action & adventure, crime

Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer with heightened abilities, is fighting for justice through his bustling law firm, while former mob boss Wilson Fisk pursues his own political endeavors in New York. When their past identities begin to emerge, both men find themselves on an inevitable collision course.

Genre: Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime

Style: Gritty, Suspenseful

Audience: Adult, Date Night

Plot: Mayor, Sequel, Superhero, Based On Comic, Lawyer, Blind, Blunt, Marvel Cinematic Universe (Mcu), Attorney, Appreciative

Time: Year 2025, 2020S, 2025-03-04

Place: United States Of America, English, New York

Cast: Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Wilson Bethel, Deborah Ann Woll, Margarita Levieva, Matthew Lillard

2000 • Rating 8.0 • action & adventure, animation, sci-fi & fantasy

An ordinary inner-city kid gains extraordinary powers and becomes an urban legend as the first teenage African-American superhero.

Genre: Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids

Style:

Audience: Family

Plot: Superhero, Teen Superhero, Electricity, Dc Animated Universe (Dcau), An Ordinary Inner-City Kid Gains Extraordinary Powers And Becomes An Urban Legend As The First Teenage African-American Superhero

Time: Year 2000, 2000S, 2000-09-23

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Phil LaMarr, Jason Marsden, Kevin Michael Richardson, Michele Morgan

1997 • Rating 8.0 • action & adventure, mystery, animation

After a long hiatus -- The Caped Crusader is back and cooler then ever, in the animated action-packed series -- The New Batman-Superman Adventures. Picking up years after Batman: The Animated Series, the series highlights Batman and his crimefighting cadre of Nightwing, Robin and Batgirl, as they join forces to battle Gotham City's classic super-villains.

Genre: Action & Adventure, Mystery, Animation, Kids

Style: Cerebral, Psychological, Suspenseful

Audience: Adult, Family

Plot: Detective, Vigilante, Deformation, Superhero, Based On Comic, Robin, Super Power, Ward, Double Identity, Dc Animated Universe (Dcau)

Time: Year 1997, 1990S, 1997-09-13

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Kevin Conroy

2018 • Rating 7.9 • crime, action & adventure, drama

The New York office of the FBI brings to bear all their talents, intellect and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep their city and the country safe.

Genre: Crime, Action & Adventure, Drama

Style: Cerebral, Gritty, Suspenseful

Audience: Adult, Date Night, Teens

Plot: New York City, Fbi, Investigation, Gunfight, Foot Chase, Criminal Investigation, Gun Shooting, Special Agent, Police Procedural, Fbi Agent

Time: Year 2018, 2010S, 2018-09-25

Place: United States Of America, English, New York

Cast: Missy Peregrym, Zeeko Zaki, John Boyd, Jeremy Sisto, Alana de la Garza, Juliana Aidén Martinez

2026 • Rating 7.8 • animation, sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure

After the Clone Wars, Maul plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire.

Genre: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure

Style: Suspenseful

Audience: Family

Plot: Crime Boss, Criminal Underworld, Master Apprentice Relationship, After The Clone Wars, Maul Plots To Rebuild His Criminal Syndicate On A Planet Untouched By The Empire

Time: Year 2026, 2020S, 2026-04-06

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Sam Witwer

1967 • Rating 7.7 • kids, animation, action & adventure

The bite of a radioactive spider transforms a teen into a superhero.

Genre: Kids, Animation, Action & Adventure

Style:

Audience: Family

Plot: New York City, Superhero, Based On Comic, Super Power, Super Villain, Children Cartoon, Animation, The Bite Of A Radioactive Spider Transforms A Teen Into A Superhero

Time: Year 1967, 1960S, 1967-09-09

Place: United States Of America, English, New York

Cast: Bernard Cowan, Paul Soles, Paul Kligman, Peg Dixon, Billie Mae Richards, Corinne Conley

2012 • Rating 7.7 • kids, action & adventure, animation

While being trained by S.H.I.E.L.D., Spider-Man battles evil with a new team of teen colleagues.

Genre: Kids, Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family

Style:

Audience: Family

Plot: New York City, Superhero, Based On Comic, While Being Trained By S, Spider-Man Battles Evil With A New Team Of Teen Colleagues

Time: Year 2012, 2010S, 2012-04-01

Place: United States Of America, United Kingdom, English, New York

Cast: Drake Bell, Misty Lee, J.K. Simmons, Chi McBride, Ogie Banks

1996 • Rating 7.7 • animation, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy

Superman, an incredibly powerful alien from the planet Krypton, defends Metropolis from supercriminals. Superman hides his identity behind the glasses of Clark Kent; a mild-mannered reporter for the newspaper the Daily Planet. At the Daily Planet Superman works with fellow reporter Lois Lane and photographer Jimmy Olsen.

Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids

Style: Mind Bending, Psychological, Surreal

Audience: Family

Plot: Secret Identity, American Dream, Hope, Superhero, Based On Comic, Alien, Justice, Super Power, Super Villain, Dc Animated Universe (Dcau)

Time: Year 1996, 1990S, 1996-09-06

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Tim Daly, Dana Delany

2003 • Rating 7.6 • crime, drama, action & adventure

From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents investigates any crime that has any connection to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position.

Genre: Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure

Style: Cerebral, Dark, Gritty, Suspenseful

Audience: Adult, Date Night, Teens

Plot: Navy, Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, Naval Officer, Medical Examiner, Interrogation, Ex Marine, Criminal Investigation, Veteran, Virginia

Time: Year 2003, 2000S, 2003-09-23

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Sean Murray, Wilmer Valderrama, Katrina Law, Brian Dietzen, Rocky Carroll, Diona Reasonover

1991 • Rating 7.4 • action & adventure, animation, comedy

The adventures of superhero Darkwing Duck, aided by his sidekick Launchpad McQuack. In his secret identity of Drake Mallard, he lives in a suburban house with his adopted daughter Gosalyn, next door to the bafflingly dim-witted Muddlefoot family. A spin-off of DuckTales.

Genre: Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Kids

Style: Dark, Psychological

Audience: Family

Plot: Superhero, Cartoon Duck, Children Cartoon, The Adventures Of Superhero Darkwing Duck, Aided By His Sidekick Launchpad Mcquack, In His Secret Identity Of Drake Mallard, He Lives In A Suburban House With His Adopted Daughter Gosalyn, Next Door To The Bafflingly Dim-Witted Muddlefoot Family, A Spin-Off Of Ducktales

Time: Year 1991, 1990S, 1991-09-06

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Jim Cummings, Christine Cavanaugh, Terence McGovern

2013 • Rating 7.2 • action & adventure, animation, kids

Set during Bruce Wayne's early years as the Batman, following his initial period of battling organized crime. He hones his skills with the assistance of his butler, Alfred Pennyworth. Bruce is introduced to Alfred's goddaughter, Tatsu Yamashiro. Tatsu is a martial arts swordsmaster hired to act as Bruce's bodyguard, but also recruited to act as a superhero partner to Batman.

Genre: Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids

Style: Suspenseful

Audience: Family

Plot: Night Life, Superhero, Computer Animation, Super Power, Set During Bruce Wayne'S Early Years As The Batman, Following His Initial Period Of Battling Organized Crime, He Hones His Skills With The Assistance Of His Butler, Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce Is Introduced To Alfred'S Goddaughter, Tatsu Yamashiro

Time: Year 2013, 2010S, 2013-07-13

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Anthony Ruivivar, JB Blanc, Sumalee Montano, Kurtwood Smith