The Tyrant is a South Korean spy action-thriller series written and directed by Park Hoon-jung. The Disney+ series revolves around four different people trying their best to find a bioweapon, which was stolen during a secret handover to the United States intelligence service. The Tyrant stars Cha Seung-won, Kim Seon-ho, Kim Kang-woo, and Jo Yoon-su in the lead roles with Mu Jin-sung, Kim Joo-hun, Lee Ki-young, Park Hyung-soo, Choi Jung-woo, and Justin John Harvey starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the spy drama, action, sci-fi elements, and a thrilling plot in The Tyrant here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Veil (Viki & Prime Video Add-On)
The Veil is a South Korean spy action thriller series created by Hong Seok-woo. The MBC TV series follows the story of Han Ji Hyuk, the top field National Intelligence Service agent who was betrayed and goes missing for a year but when he returns to the job he sets off on a mission to find the person who betrayed and settle some old scores. The Veil stars Namkoong Min in the lead role with Park Ha-sun, Kim Ji-eun, Jang Young-nam, Kim Jong-tae, Kim Do-hyun, Park Jin-woo, and Kwon So-hyun starring in supporting roles.
Condor (MGM+ & Prime Video Add-On)
Condor is a spy thriller series created by Todd Katzberg, Jason Smilovic, and Ken Robinson. Based on a 1974 thriller novel titled Six Days of the Condor by author James Grady and its 1975 film adaptation titled Three Days of the Condor by Lorenzo Semple Jr. and David Rayfiel, the Audience series follows the story of Joe Turner, a CIA analyst who finds his life turned upside down when every one of his colleagues is suddenly murdered an all the blame is put on him. Forcing him to go on the run while a deadly assassin hunts him down. Condor stars Max Irons in the lead role with Leem Lubany, Bob Balaban, William Hurt, Brendan Fraser, Mira Sorvino, Kristen Hager, Katherine Cunningham, Angel Bonanni, and Kristoffer Polaha starring in supporting roles.
Berlin Station (Rent on Prime Video)
Berlin Station is an espionage thriller drama series created by Olen Steinhauer. The Epix series follows the story of CIA agent Daniel Miller as he is sent on a mission in Germany to find the mole in their agency which has been leaking vital information to Thomas Shaw, a famous whistle-blower. Berlin Station stars Richard Armitage in the lead role with Michelle Forbes, Rhys Ifans, Leland Orser, Richard Jenkins, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Tamlyn Tomita, and Ashley Judd starring in supporting roles.
Vagabond (Netflix)
Vagabond is a South Korean spy action-adventure series created by Lee Yong-seok. The SBS TV series follows the story of Cha Dal-gun, a stuntman who loses someone he loves in a plane crash. Soon he discovers a conspiracy involving the biggest politicians in his country and team up with a low-level NIS agent to catch the people behind the plane crash. Vagabond stars Lee Seung-gi and Bae Suzy in the lead roles with Shin Sung-rok, Moon Jeon-hee, Yun-shik Baek, Moon Sung-geun, Teo Yoo, Park Ah-in, Lee Geung-young, and Park Ah-in starring in supporting roles.
Moving (Hulu)
Moving is a South Korean sci-fi action-adventure series created by Kang Full. Based on a webtoon of the same name by Kang Full, the Disney+ series follows the story of three high school students who discover that they have superhuman abilities. Now, they must go against some of the world’s most powerful governments to survive. Moving stars Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo, Zo In-sung, Cha Tae-hyun, Kim Joon, Ryoo Seung-bum, Kim Tae-yul, Kim Sung-kyun, Lee Jung-ha, Han Chang-min, Go Youn-jung, Park Soo-ah, Kim Do-hoon, and Kim Si-woo.
The Gifted (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
The Gifted is a sci-fi superhero action-adventure drama series created by Matt Nix. Based on the Marvel Comics’ X-Men properties, the Fox series follows the story of the Strucker family living happily until they realize that their children have mutant abilities. After finding that out they have to go on the run and they end up joining a community that will help them to survive. The Gifted stars Emma Dumont, Coby Bell, Percy Hynes White, Sean Teale, Amy Acker, Natalie Alyn Lind, Blair Redford, Jamie Chung, Skyler Samuels, Stephen Moyer, and Elena Satine.
Runaways (Rent on Prime Video)
Runaways is a teen superhero adventure drama series created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. Based on a Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name created by Brian K. Vaughan and Adrian Alphona, the Hulu series follows a group of teenagers who go on the run after discovering that their parents are involved in a sinister group with plans of harming people. Runaways stars Lyrica Okano, Virginia Gardner, Ariela Barer, Rhenzy Feliz, Allegra Acosta, Gregg Sulkin, Annie Wersching, Kevin Weisman, James Marsters, Brittany Ishibashi, Angel Parker, Ryan Sands, and Julian McMahon.