The Old Man is a brilliant spy thriller based on a novel of the same name by Thomas Perry. The FX series stars Oscar-winner Jeff Bridges in the lead role as Dan Chase, a former CIA agent now living off the grid and hiding from the authorities for over 30 years but when some assassins attack his home he goes on the run trying to stay one step ahead from the FBI. So, if you liked the thrilling story, espionage drama aspect, and compelling characters in The Old Man here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan (Prime Video)
Jack Ryan is an action spy thriller drama series created by Carlton Cuse and Graham Roland. Based on the characters of the same name created by Tom Clancy, the Prime Video series follows the story of Jack Ryan, a former U.S. Marine now working as a CIA analyst as he finds himself in various dangerous situations where he must protect the people of the United States of America from dangerous forces. Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan stars John Krasinski in the lead role with Wendell Pierce, Abbie Cornish, Ali Suliman, Michael Kelly, and John Hoogenakker starring in supporting roles.
Condor (MGM+ & Prime Video Add-On)
Condor is a conspiracy thriller drama series created by Tod Katzberg, Jason Smilovic, and Ken Robinson. Based on the 1974 novel Six Days of the Condor by author James Grady and its 1975 film adaptation titled Three Days of the Condor written by Lorenzo Semple Jr. and David Rayfiel, the MGM+ series follows the story of Joe Turner, an idealistic CIA analyst as he finds himself being hunted for killing all of his colleagues and must go on the run to find the people who actually killed his friends. Condor stars Max Irons in the lead role with William Hurt, Leem Lubany, Angel Bonanni, Kristen Hager, Mira Sorvino, and Bob Balaban starring in supporting roles.
The Terminal List (Prime Video)
The Terminal List is an action conspiracy thriller drama series created by David DiGilio. Based on the 2018 book of the same name by author Jack Carr, the Prime Video series follows the story of Lieutenant Commander James Reece as he comes home with conflicting memories after his platoon was ambushed during a covert mission. Soon, he finds himself embroiled in a deadly conspiracy that puts his family in danger. The Terminal List stars Chris Pratt in the lead role with Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch, Riley Keough, Arlo Mertz, and Jeanne Tripplehorn starring in supporting roles.
Shooter (Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
Shooter is an action conspiracy thriller drama series developed by John Hlavin. Based on the 2009 film of the same name and the Bob Lee Swagger book series by author Stephen Hunter, the USA Network series follows the story of Bob Lee Swagger, a retired United States Marine Corps Scout Sniper from MARSOC as he is called back into action to stop the assassination of the President of the United States but soon has to go on the run from the authorities after he is framed for the very thing he was brought in to stop. Shooter stars Ryan Phillippe in the lead role with Shantel VanSanten, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Eddie McClintock, Omar Epps, David Marciano, and Josh Stewart starring in supporting roles.
Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
Slow Horses is a dark comedy spy thriller drama series created by Will Smith. Based on the Slough House book series by author Mick Herron, the Apple TV+ series revolves around a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents led by the always obnoxious Jackson Lamb, as they find themselves in various conspiracies and life-or-death situations. Slow Horses stars Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Rosalind Eleazar, Olivia Cooke, Kristin Scott Thomas, Saskia Reeves, Jonathan Pryce, and Christopher Chung.
The Americans (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
The Americans is a period spy thriller drama series created by Joe Weisberg. The FX series is set during the Cold War and it follows the story of two married Russian spies with children as they pose as Americans in Washington DC to spy on the American government for their handlers. The Americans stars Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell in the lead roles with Maximiliano Hernández, Holly Taylor, Keidrich Sellati, Noah Emmerich, Annet Mahendru, Susan Misner, Alison Wright, Lev Gorn, and Costa Ronin starring in supporting roles.
The Night Agent (Netflix)
The Night Agent is an action conspiracy thriller drama series created by Shawn Ryan. Based on the 2019 novel of the same name by author Matthew Quirk, the Netflix series follows the story of FBI Agent Peter Sutherland as he begins working as a Night Agent in the White House and soon finds himself embroiled in a vast conspiracy involving people at the highest levels of the United States government. Soon, he is declared a traitor and finds himself hunted by the authorities. The Night Agent stars Gabriel Basso, Luciane Buchanan, Robert Patrick, Fola Evans-Akingbola, Sarah Desjardins, Eve Harlow, Phoenix Raei, and Hong Chau.