Top TV Shows in Action & Adventure

Introducing the extraordinarily complex and violent world of the Norsemen, HISTORY’s® first scripted series races the gripping sagas of historical hero Ragnar Lothbrok. As claimed direct descendent of Odin, god of war and warriors, Lothbrok's mystical nature and devotion to the gods feeds his stealthy maneuvers and determination to become King of the Vikings.

BLACK SAILS tells the story of Captain Flint, the most brilliant and feared pirate of his day, who takes on a fast-talking addition to his crew who goes by the name John Silver.  Threatened with extinction on all sides, they fight for the survival of New Providence Island, a debauched paradise teeming with pirates, prostitutes, thieves and fortune seekers, a place defined by both its enlightened ideals and its stunning brutality.

Naruto Uzumaki wants to be the best ninja in the land. He's done well so far, but with the looming danger posed by the mysterious Akatsuki organization, Naruto knows he must train harder than ever and leaves his village for intense exercises that will push him to his limits.Two and a half years later, Naruto returns to find that everyone's been promoted up the ninja ranks--except him. Sakura's a medic ninja, Gaara's advanced to Kazekage, and Kakashi...well, he's the same.

Master Splinter allows the Turtles to visit the surface for the first time, where they'll learn the importance of working as a team, uncover the mystery of their existence, and face fearsome enemies such as the Kraang and the ruthless Shredder.

Executive Producer George Lucas and Lucasfilm Animation present Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Set between Episode II and Episode III of the Star Wars saga, Star Wars: The Clone Wars combines ground-breaking computer-generated animation with epic storytelling. As war sweeps through the galaxy, the Jedi Knights, including heroes Yoda, Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and newcomer Ahsoka Tano, fight against the dark side of the Force in order to restore peace to the galaxy. Led by Count Dooku, his assassin Asajj Ventress, and the mechanical General Grievous, the Separatists scheme to defeat the Jedi. Each episode is an action-packed adventure that delves deeper into the Star Wars universe, introducing new characters and exploring new planets as the Jedi and their Clone Army embark on new missions to protect the galaxy.

From the director of Death Note comes Attack on Titan. Many years ago, humanity was forced to retreat behind the towering walls of a fortified city to escape the massive, man-eating Titans that roamed the land outside their fortress. This is their story.

In a world where thought and faith are controlled, one man fights to set knowledge free. Leonardo Da Vinci is tortured by a gift of superhuman genius. He finds himself in a conflict between truth and lies, religion and reason, past and future. His aspirations are used against him by opposing forces -- luring him into a game of seduction where those who despise his intellect need him most. His quest for knowledge nearly becomes his undoing, but Da Vinci's genius prevails and he emerges as an unstoppable force that lifts an entire era out of darkness and propels it into light. His story becomes a mirror into our own world, calling us all to join his fight to Free the Future.

Season 1: Betrayed by the Romans. Forced into slavery. Reborn as a Gladiator. Torn from his homeland and the woman he loves, Spartacus is condemned to the brutal world of the arena where blood and death are primetime entertainment.

The Force of Star Wars and the fun of LEGO combine in this series of irresistible all-ages animated adventures.

A sexy, action-packed one-hour series starring Jeffrey Donovan as Michael Westen, a blacklisted spy. When spies get fired, they don't get a letter from "human resources" -- they get BURNED.

This action-packed show follows Michael Scofield as he goes to prison to try to save the life of his only brother Lincoln, who is on death row for a crime he didn't commit.

Prequel: The House of Batiatus is on the rise, basking in the glow of its infamous champion Gannicus (Dustin Clare of UNDERBELLY), whose skill with a sword is matched only by his thirst for wine and women. These are the times a young Batiatus (John Hannah of THE MUMMY) has been waiting for. Poised to overthrow his father and take control, he'll freely betray anyone to ensure his gladiators are in the highest demand. And he'll have his loyal and calculating wife Lucretia (Lucy Lawless of TV's XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS) by his side for every underhanded scheme, drawing on the brazen talents of her seductive friend Gaia (Jaime Murray of HU$TLE) when it counts. Together, they will stop at nothing to deceive the masses, seize power, and bleed Capua dry in this audacious prequel to Spartacus: Blood and Sand...

He was once a man...now he's a hell-spawn! One of the comics' most popular and intriguing characters explodes on the screen in this adults-only animated series that combines vivid imagery with action, romance and high-level espionage.

Millions of readers the world over have been held spellbound by this valiant tale vividly told. Now, enter Terry Goodkind's world, the world of The Sword of Truth. In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, appears in Richard Cypher's forest sanctuary seeking help...and more. His world, his very beliefs, are shattered when ancient debts come due with thundering violence. In their darkest hour, hunted relentlessly, tormented by treachery and loss, Kahlan calls upon Richard to reach beyond his sword-to invoke within himself something more noble. Neither knows that the rules of battle have just changed...or that their time has run out. This is the beginning. One story. One Rule. Witness the birth of a legend.

Lucy Lawless stars in this cult phenomenon that offers a combination of mythology, fantasy, and martial arts action - all set in ancient Greece. The series chronicles the adventures of a formidable female fighter, one of the fiercest, sexiest, and most self-empowered women in television history.

When a group of ruthless mercenaries kill a reclusive scientist, his creation, a new model of artificially intelligent supercar, escapes to find his daughter and recruit a ex-soldier to thwart them.

Best friends, Ethan and Benny, join forces with their fledgling vampire beauty of a babysitter, Sarah, to fight and destroy creatures that go bump in the night.  All without raising the suspicions of Mom, Dad... and the entire town of Whitechapel.

Throughout their quest to restore the shattered Shikon Jewel, the half-demon Inuyasha and modern schoolgirl Kagome have never faced an enemy more deadly or more cunning than the demon mastermind Naraku. With the Shikon Jewel nearly whole, the race to collect the remaining shards intensifies and a battle of epic proportions is brewing on the horizon!

Our world is threatened with an imminent invasion from a swarming alien menace. And there is only one hero brave enough and tough enough to fight back - Ben Tennyson! But when Ben teams up with an outsider, he breaks rank with Gwen, Kevin and Max and risks losing against the toughest enemy he has ever faced. The stakes are high as Ben fights to protect our planet from the Alien Swarm!

The year is 2046. Haruyuki Arita is a young boy who finds himself on the lowest social rungs of his school. Ashamed of his miserable life, Haruyuki can only cope by indulging in virtual games. But that all changes when Kuroyukihime, the most popular girl in school, introduces him to a mysterious program called Brain Burst and a virtual reality called the Accel World.

In a game of life and death, DEA agent Tony Bravo must go undercover on a highly-classified mission to investigate a mysterious and flamboyant communications mogul and owner of one of the greatest soccer teams in the world. Tony, a former athlete who dreamt of being a soccer star in his youth, is tasked with making the team and infiltrating the dangerous inner circle. To succeed, he'll need the espionage skills to impress his superiors and fast footwork to impress the coaches. Will he make the cut or die trying?

It's an all-new series! With an all-new Omnitrix and new alien heroes. A quirky, new underground world full with intergalactic life. A new, partner named Rook, helping Ben save the world and bail him out of trouble. And a new Ben like you've never seen him - a little older but not always a little wiser. It's going to be a wild ride!

From Marvelous Entertainment (Mushi-shi, Air Gear) and Artland (Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Legend of the Galactic Heroes) comes the story of young Akuto Sai, a new student at Constan Magical Academy. On the day of admittance, his aptitude test has predicted his future occupation as... Demon King. And so begins the trials and tribulations of school life as he is hounded by do-gooders, self appointed protectors, and overzealous followers. In this school, there's no rest for the Devil King.

Combining supernatural adventure and dark humor, ANGEL tells the story of a centuries-old vampire who is searching for redemption by saving lost souls in Los Angeles.

In Cruzon, children are born with the ability to control quartz. This power allows them to levitate simple objects—or control enormous and complex mobile battle suits called Golems. But when an ancient Golem is discovered during the height of a brutal war, a young king and his beautiful queen turn to Rygart Arrow. Though an "un-sorcerer," Rygart can miraculously pilot this ancient and powerful weapon. But in war, school friends can turn into bitter enemies and allies have suspicious motives. Strap yourself in, power up, and prepare for the heavy metal mega action of Broken Blade!

Rikuo Nura looks like your typical junior high student, but in reality, he is a quarter yokai and is the grandson of Nurarihyon, the leader of all yokai! As the Third Heir to the Nura Clan, Rikuo has successfully brought an end to the territory conflict against the Shikoku yokai. Now, Rikuo must face his most powerful enemies yet—the Hagoromo-Gitsune and her Kyoto yokai! With her absolute power and charisma, the Hagoromo-Gitsune is taking the ancient capital of Kyoto by storm in a quest to fulfill her four-hundred-year-old wish. Joined by the Oshu-Tono Family yokai and the Keikain Clan onmyoji, Rikuo and his Nura Clan will take on the Hagoromo-Gitsune for an epic showdown!

Yashiro Isana, also known as Shiro, is wanted for a crime he has no recollection of committing. He finds himself being hunted by the groups HOMRA, led by Mikoto Suoh, "The Red King," and SCEPTER 4, led by Reisi Munakata, "The Blue King." While on the run, a young man named Kuroh Yatogami helps him. This fated encounter will change Shiro's life forever.

A magical 3D CGI adventure series for 3-5 year olds, Tree Fu Tom follows the adventures of Tom, his best friend Twigs (voiced by David Tennant) and a cast of playmates in the miniature fantasy world, Treetopolis. When adventure turns to crisis, Tom turns to the audience for their help. Speaking directly to the audience, Tom asks them to follow him in a series of Tree Fu Moves, designed by physio- and occupational therapists to aid the development of movement skills, strength and balance, as well as helping to deal with dyspraxia, a movement impairment condition affecting one in ten children. Together, the audience and Tom create 'Big World Magic' - Tom's superhero power - to resolve the crisis and save the day. Tree Fu Go!

Note: Seasons split into 2 volumes are priced accordingly.

In a world where stunning beauty is menaced by evil, the up-and-coming empire struggles to defeat the empire of old and unite all races together in the dawning of a new age. Enter: Alka, a buxom assassin looking to exact revenge for the death of her teacher, Hon. She's on the hunt for his killer, Jin Valel, a demonic dame that kills without remorse. Nevertheless, they are a part of the same "Blade Clan," and Alka feels conflicted and sympathetic, as they are essentially one-in-the-same.

While the day belongs to humans, the night belongs to yokai, supernatural creatures that thrive on human fear. Caught between these worlds is Rikuo Nura. He's three-quarters human, but his grandfather is none other than Nurarihyon, the supreme commander of the Nura clan, a powerful yokai consortium.

This smash-hit action-adventure series was one of the most popular shows of the 1980s. It revolved around a crack team of soldiers of fortune, led by a daring adventurer, that takes on exciting and dangerous assignments anywhere in the world. I pity da fool that doesn't love this show!

It's not easy being teenage martial-artist Ranma Saotome, but it's even worse when your martial-artist father Genma takes you from home at an early age to go on a decade-long training mission. He doesn't speak a word of Chinese, and yet he insists upon bringing you to the cursed training ground known as Jusenkyo, where falling into one of the many springs there instantly turns you into whoever - or whatever - drowned there last. And then, the two of you have a little accident...From now on, a splash of cold water will turn your father into a giant panda, while you...well, you turn into a red-haired (and problematically well-built) female version of yourself. Hot water will reverse the effect, but only until the next time. What's a half-guy, half-girl to do?

Nonstop science fiction action races across the screen in this spectacular adventure starring two of television's greatest super heroes, the Six Million Dollar Man (TV's Fall Guy, Lee Majors) and The Bionic Woman (Lindsay Wagner). This extraordinary story casts Wagner as Jaimie Somers, aspiring tennis pro crippled in a sky-diving accident. When all seems lost, Jaimie's longtime love, Steve Austin (Majors), has her undergo an ultra-advanced operation turning her into the world's first female super-being.

16-year-old Cameron Turner has been struggling to cope with the mysterious disappearance of his father, astronaut hero and comic book artist Brady Turner. When Cameron discovers his father's hidden unfinished graphic novel, he realizes his father knew some dangerous information, and it's up to Cameron to find him.

Note: Season 1 is split into two volumes and is priced accordingly.

Knight Rider is a fantastic thrill-ride about a young man (international superstar David Hasselhoff) who fights crime with K.I.T.T., his super-advanced car. K.I.T.T. has the ability to think and talk, often chiding others with his hilarious witticisms. Great action, great fun, great car.

The last few years haven't been easy for Takeshi Nanase. In fact, for two years the only real high point in Takeshi's existence has been studying the Japanese sword-fighting technique of Kendo. That is, until he discovers an unconscious girl in a strange uniform in the school hallway. When the worlds of the mystical and the mundane collide, anything can happen in MAGICAL WARFARE!

Scott’'s a young high school sophomore who has always been on the outside looking in.  No girlfriend, bad at sports and socially awkward.  But a single wolf bite changes everything. Now Scott has super-human abilities which lead him to become the star of his lacrosse team.  His  athletic prowess also makes him popular and desirable, and he falls for the new girl in town, Allison, who’s equally smitten.  But Scott’s “new” personality and abilities also pose several problems, including being pulled into the middle of a war between werewolves and werewolf hunters, the leader of which is the father of Allison.

From blockbuster director Sam Raimi comes this internationally beloved action series! Follow Hercules from his humble beginnings to his amazing adventures! Hercules encounters fantastic monsters, mythical beasts, wicked queens with over-the-top action and a comic edge. The most fun you'll ever have in front of the television!

Ray, a 14-year-old who lives with his mom and grandfather, has been recruited by the Duel Masters to study KAIJUDO _ --The Way of the Creature." They chose Ray for his natural talent as a creature tamer and duelist. Along with pals Allie and Gabe, Ray learns to work with the magical creaturesÄ in their world. Each duel he fights yields new experience and allies in both worlds. The Veil, which has divided the two worlds for a thousand years, is crumbling. Hope lies with those who can masters the art of KAIJUDO.

The popular alternative rock band "The Aquabats!" embarks on a never-ending quest to right wrongs, destroy boredom and seek justice for all in an outrageous blend of live-action and animated crime-fighting spoofs aimed at kids of all ages.

Join He-Man on the planet Eternia as he defends his planet from the clutches of the evil forces of Skeletor. Along with his friends Battle Cat, The Sorceress, Teels, Man-At-Arms, and Orko, watch as He-Man fights to protect the universe by defending Castle Grayskull.

Elijah Kane (Steven Seagal) leads a hardcore undercover team of Seattle based cops who take on the local criminal element with a high-octane style of enforcement. Kane and his team will take on gangs, drug lords and crime syndicates as they fight to clean up the streets.

Jerry O'Connell stars as a young genius who invents a teleportation device that allows him and his friends to slide between parallel worlds, experiencing places that look familiar, but with sometimes deadly differences.

Full episodes of Homeland Season 3 will be available for playback on August 19, 2014. An American soldier who was presumed killed in Iraq returns 10 years after he went missing. But after the joy of his homecoming dies down, suspicions arise as to whether he was really an American hero or if he was part of a sleeper cell planning a terrorist attack.

Get an inside look at the real "Call of Duty." Join Ex-US Army Special Forces Terrence Schappert as he dives into Close Quarter Battles (CQB), a type of warfare in which small units engage the enemy quickly and often violently, overtaking vehicles or structures.Terry explains everything including weapons, tactical strategies, and real-life examples of CQB missions.

The city of Stern Bild is protected by corporate superheroes known as NEXT, who fight crime while promoting their sponsors on the popular show "HERO TV." Veteran hero Wild Tiger relies on his years of experience and instincts to fight crime, but his tendency to destroy public property for the sake of protecting the lives of the innocent has earned him the nickname "Crusher for Justice." Now, under orders from his new employer, Wild Tiger finds himself forced to team up with Barnaby Brooks Jr., a rookie with an attitude. Two polar opposites work to fight evil in this thrilling buddy-hero action series!

Disguised as a boy, Chizuru Yukimura has come to Kyoto, searching for her missing father. Soon, he stumbles across a battle between the Shinsengumi and the Furies. The Shinsengumi, who are also searching for her father, take her into their custody for safe-keeping. However, there are even greater mysteries besides the whereabouts of Chizuru's father, and the Shinsengumi find that the Furies may be the least of their problems!

Meek businessman Rokuro enters a risky world of gun running, drug smuggling, and kidnapping when his life is hijacked by the merciless crew of the Black Lagoon -- modern pirates Revy, Dutch, and Benny.

Monsuno is an epic boys action adventure where kids discover, command and battle creatures with destructive potential. A race to harness the power of Monsuno ensues between a group of heroic kids and the evil forces focused on destroying the Earth. Built around powerful, action-driven animation, dynamic characters and a deeply woven original story mythology.

Note: Seasons split into 2 volumes are priced accordingly.

When the laws of magic are broken, someone's got to enforce them, and that duty falls to the Wizard Barristers. It's a tricky profession, requiring both arcane ability and a judicious sense of jurisprudence, and at just 17, Cecil Sudo is not only the youngest Benmashi at the Butterfly Law Offices, she's the youngest one ever! Prepare to be beguiled as the most enchantingly Adept Attorney ever makes her case in WIZARD BARRISTERS!

Several years after the final battle between the Voltron Force and Prince Lotor, a new evil threatens the galaxy, and the universe is once again in need of its true defender — Voltron. A mighty robot warrior sworn to defend the universe, Voltron is formed when five robotic lions piloted by the Voltron Force come together.

This action-packed, high-octane boys animated series features monsters, heroes, villains, rogues and deep mythology. Our adolescent heroes acquire the awesome power to command and battle creatures with amazing destructive potential - the Monsuno, which lie mysteriously dormant until they are awakened to a chaotic release that reveals their true gigantic forms and amazing abilities!

These creatures are as loyal as they are vicious, and are pitted in the epic thrills of a classic struggle between good and evil, and potential destruction of the planet. The continuous flow of gripping action and high-stakes adventure is complemented by humor and excitement for all audiences.

When a person dies, the soul departs from its body and is crystallized into a book. Written in that book are all the memories of that soul's life. For anyone who touches that book, the dead person's past can be relived.... It is in the Library of Bantorra, run by an elite organization known as the Armed Librarians, that all excavated books are stored. Under the direction of Acting Chief Librarian Hamutz Meseta, all Armed Librarians possess an extraordinary combination of encyclopedic knowledge and fighting skill. For this reason, the Armed Librarians are the most difficult profession to enter in the world. But will they be good enough to stop the fanatics of the Shindeki Church from exacting vengeance on the entire world? Only time will tell, but that book hasn't been written yet.

A high-octane, action-packed superhero series about the epic adventures of earthbound teenager Maxwell McGrath and his out-of-this-world friend Steel. Together Max and Steel defend the planet from all manner of mayhem, monsters and extraterrestrial invasion as the world's greatest new superhero, Max Steel!

Coast Guard Cape Disappointment/Pacific Northwest chronicles dramatic rescue missions conducted by the Coast Guard in and around the Columbia River Bar. Located at the mouth of the Columbia River, at the point where the river converges with the Pacific Ocean, the bar is a notoriously turbulent marine environment responsible for numerous accidents, injuries and fatalities at sea. To take on an array of challenges in this dynamic natural environment, the Coast Guard presence includes both air and surface assets--with helicopter crews from Air Station Astoria, in Oregon, and boat rescue teams out of Station Cape Disappointment, located across the river in Washington. The series focuses on the rescuers' heroic feats in a place that is commonly referred to as "the graveyard of the Pacific."

The evil King Zarkon has aligned with Viceroy Throk to create an invincible armada _ the Fleet of Doom. The only force capable of taking on this challenge is the combination of both mighty Defenders of the Universe!

The laughs come as fast as the thrills and spills in this action-packed comedy starring James Corden and Mathew Baynton. Ordinary office workers Sam and Phil find themselves unwittingly caught up in a deadly criminal conspiracy when Sam answers an abandoned mobile phone after witnessing an horrific car crash. Just by trying to do the right thing, Sam and Phil end up being kidnapped, framed for murder and dodging bullets while on the run from both the good and the bad guys. Sam and Phil are two friends in the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong skills. They are the Wrong Mans.

24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY is a thrilling new event series set to restart the ticking clock on the groundbreaking and Emmy Award-winning drama. The event series will follow the exploits of heroic agent JACK BAUER (Kiefer Sutherland). 24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY airs Mondays at 9/8c on FOX.

In a devastated world overrun by monstrous bugs and ravaged by outlaws, there's only one person to call when you really need a job done right: Honoka. With a sixth sense for danger, sword skills second to none, and a smart-aleck A.I. tank by the name of Bogie, she's ready to tackle any job and solve any problem for her clients. But while crossing the desert one night, she finds a young man alone in the wasteland. It's the first step of a journey that will challenge even Honoka's amazing skills to their very limit!

Thirteen-year-old Corey Riffen starts a garage band with his three best friends and quickly realizes that their band sucks. Corey's lack of lyrics is the problem. He can't think of anything cool to write about, until he finds his older sister Trina's diary. Follow Corey and his GROJBAND as they reach for the top. Gasp at the things they'll do to Trina's fragile teenage world to get there.