Streaming services are perfect examples of instant gratification. We rarely have to wait to watch something from the comfort of our own home after it’s been released in theaters. And with more and more mega-stars and massive production companies opting to use streaming services, there’s a lot to watch, especially when it comes to the thriller genre.
Thrillers have gained some popularity in the last few years, to say the least. In a world where they’re a dime a dozen, it can be hard to figure out which ones are worth watching, and which ones you should add to your watchlist and save for a rainy day. But don’t stress: we’ve saved you the trouble and narrowed down the best thrillers you can stream right now. So, if you want to put the books down this weekend and watch something that’ll grip you from the start, you’ve come to the right place.
Get your popcorn ready, grab a refreshing cocktail, and keep on reading to find out the 10 thrillers you should definitely stream this weekend.
Thrillers to Stream ASAP:
1. Deep Water on Hulu
This chilling thriller stars Ben Affleck as Vic Van Allen, a well-to-do husband who lets his wife, Melina Van Allen, played by Ana De Armas, have affairs in order to avoid divorce. But as Melinda’s string of lovers disappear, Vic quickly becomes the town’s prime suspect. As things start to unravel, shocking revelations come to light as we race towards a dark, erotic, and explosive conclusion.
2. The Weekend Away on Netflix
Based on: The Weekend Away by Sarah Alderson
The Weekend Away follows best friends Beth and Kate as they embark on a long-overdue getaway in Croatia. When Beth wakes up one morning to find Kate has vanished, she desperately races to piece together what happened and find her friend. But each clue unveils a new secret, and she begins to question everything she thought she knew about those closest to her.
3. One of Us Is Lying on Peacock
Based on: One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus
5 Bayview High Students walk into detention together—Bronwyn, Addy, Nate, Cooper, and Simon, but only the first four make it out alive. What’s more, Simon was slated to reveal major secrets about the four of them right on the school’s gossip app right before his untimely and suspicious death. All four of them had the means and motive to murder the classmate, but they all claim innocence and deny any involvement as the four of them, the school, and police try to figure out which one of them is lying. The show is gripping and bingeable (not unlike the book), and has already been renewed for a second season.
4. The Lost Daughter on Netflix
Based on: The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante
This is perfect for fans of claustrophobic slow-burns, as well as those who really appreciate cinematography. This unsettling movie follows one woman on vacation in Italy. Once there, she’s forced to confront her dark past and early days of motherhood after meeting a young woman and her daughter.
5. No Exit on Hulu
Adapted from: No Exit: A Novel by Taylor Adams
I remember when I read this book all I could think about was how much it read like an actual movie—I could fully picture it in my mind, so I was happily surprised when I saw that it did, in fact, get turned into a movie. No Exit follows a college student on her way home from visiting her mother when she gets stuck at a mountain rest stop in a blizzard with a group of strangers, where she discovers a young child trapped in a van outside, belonging to someone in the group. What quickly ensues is a life-or-death situation the group becomes embroiled in as they try to escape, free the child, and uncover who amongst them is the kidnapper.
6. Kimi on HBO Max
Zoë Kravitz stars in this thriller about an agoraphobic tech worker who uncovers evidence of a violent crime. When she tries to report it, she’s met with resistance, though, and suddenly becomes desperate to seek justice. The catch? In order to seek justice, she must do the one thing she fears most: leave her apartment.
7. Cam on Netflix
Written by former cam girl Isa Mazzei, Cam tells the story of cam girl Alice, who is known to her fans as Lola. Alice is fiercely devoted and passionate about her craft, and is aiming to climb to the #1 spot on FreeGirls.Live. Things seem to be going in her favor as she climbs the ranks and takes unconventional risks, until she’s locked out of her account and her identity is stolen by a look-alike. But Alice is determined to get her identity back and unmask the thief at all costs.
8. Fresh on Hulu
A young woman is jaded by modern dating, and is fed up with the world of meeting people online. When she meets an alluring man at the supermarket, the two go on a date and quickly hit it off. But she soon discovers an unusual appetite lurking underneath her new man’s facade.
9. Nine Perfect Strangers on Hulu
Adapted from: Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
This star-studded miniseries follows a group of 9 strangers to a luxurious wellness retreat. They’re seeking healing, transformation, and a pathway to better living. Masha, played by Nicole Kidman, is an unsettling figure watching over the group, and though she promises to help these 9 individuals, tensions rise when everyone begins to fear that Masha isn’t what she seems.
10. Nightmare Alley on Hulu + HBO Max
Set against the backdrop of New York in the 1940s, Stanton Carlisle, played by Bradley Cooper, is down on his luck. When he meets a clairvoyant and her mentalist husband at a traveling carnival, he quickly endears himself to them and crafts his very own golden ticket by swindling the elite and wealthy. His end game? A big score from a dangerous tycoon. As Stanton hatches a plan to con the dangerous man, he enlists the help of a mysterious psychologist, who may or may not give him a run for his money.
