There are a number of reasons why British TV shows stand out--the setting, the culture (there's a spot of tea for everyone), and the accents And when you combine all these positive elements with a thrilling plotline, you have a phenomenal combination that could take up an entire weekend

You can find some of the best British thriller TV shows on Netflix Although these series are produced in the UK, they have captivated viewers around the world, and for good reason: they're great This list includes gangsters, spies, killers, stalkers, and more These British thrillers are bloody brilliant and are sure to leave you in a dusty mood [The wonderful Cillian Murphy plays Tommy Shelby, a soldier returning to Birmingham after World War I He and his family lead a gang called the Peaky Blinders His brother Arthur Shelby is played by Paul Anderson, his sister Ada Shelby by Sophie Randle, and his aunt Polly Gray by the late Helen McCrory

However, the series goes far beyond what one might expect from a typical gangster plot It depicts what it means to recover from the horrors of war The show's creators also take incredible care to show realistic dialogue and emotional scenes that capture the characters' hearts Peaky Blinders is a thriller not to be missed”

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Sandra Oh is Canadian and may be best known for her roles in American films and shows, but it is in this cat-and-mouse thriller that she is most highly regarded Eve Polastri is a British intelligence officer who is bored with her desk job and yearns for something more exciting Then she is tasked with capturing the ruthless assassin Villanelle (Jodie Comer), and the chase becomes an obsession for both women

For the record, Eve spent a significant part of her childhood in the United States and then returned to England There were some disappointed reactions to the conclusion of the series, but that does not detract from the experience of watching the first two seasons (written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Emerald Fennell, respectively) It is worth watching for that reason alone

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Usually in stalker stories, the man is the stalker and the woman is the victim This miniseries turns this narrative upside down and reverses the roles Richard Gadd stars as Donnie Dunn, who meets Martha Scott (Jessica Gunning) in a London pub where he works as a bartender Martha develops an unhealthy obsession with Donny

While there is some dark comedy sprinkled throughout, it is definitely a thriller and much darker than you might expect Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning both play damaged people, and their connection creates an emotional roller coaster Gad has a troubled past that affects his life and often leads him down dark paths What makes this film incredible is that it is based on a true story and is an adaptation of Gad's one-man show

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One of the newest additions to Netflix's thriller section is “A Good Girl's Guide to Murder,” based on Holly Jackson's young adult novel of the same name Pip Fitz-Amobi (Emma Myers) tries to solve the murder of Salil Singh (Rahul Putney) against his girlfriend Andy Bell (India Lily Davis) five years ago Pip takes up the case for a school assignment, and through his investigation becomes convinced that Salil is falsely accused

This six-part series does a pretty good job of following the books, though some fans may find it unsurprising (but isn't that almost always true?) American actress Emma Myers, who plays Pip, plays the British accent well, if not perfectly

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Last but not least is the psycho-thriller “Behind Her Eyes,” based on the book of the same name Louise (Simona Brown) begins dating a man who turns out to be her new boss, David (Tom Bateman) Complicated Very Even stranger, Louise also begins dating his wife, Adele (Eve Hewson) Thus begins a strange love triangle that one would not wish on one's worst enemy

This series will soon have you hooked The controversial twist ending will stay with you long after it's over Re-watching is a lot of fun as you notice clues you missed the first time you watched it

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