A great miniseries knows exactly when to stop. In fact, that is what makes the format so addictive in the first place. When writers don’t have the luxury of dragging the plot over several seasons, they have to be disciplined with their storytelling. This means that every episode and every scene has a clear purpose. The tension builds faster, and the pacing is relentless, which leads to the emotional payoff landing much harder.

With a library full of acclaimed, high-quality content, Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) has established itself as a major player in the world of streaming. The service has produced a steady stream of celebrated, award-winning shows and movies, including several that easily rank among the best of recent years. And some of the best, most exciting stuff you could watch on the service are its gripping thriller shows.