10 best shows like SEAL Team

David Boreanaz and Neil Brown Jr. (Image via Paramount+)
David Boreanaz and Neil Brown Jr. (Image via Paramount+)

The American military drama SEAL Team is set to premiere its seventh and final season on Paramount+ on August 11, 2024. The first two episodes will be released on the same day, followed by weekly episodes. The series will conclude with its final episode, The Last Word, on October 6, 2024.

SEAL Team follows a sub-unit of the Navy Seal called the Bravo Team, a highly specialized team that takes on high-risk global missions to prevent potential risks. The show delves deep into the personal and professional lives of the individuals serving on the Bravo Team.

If you are a fan of SEAL Team and are looking for similar shows to binge between the episodes of SEAL Team's final season, this article will assist you in picking the best options.


Here's a list of 10 shows like SEAL Team

1) Criminal Minds (2005 - Present)

Criminal Minds is created by Jeff Davis (Image via Paramount+)
Criminal Minds is created by Jeff Davis (Image via Paramount+)

Criminal Minds is one of the longest-running crime thrillers on television. The original series, created by Jeff Davis, ran for 15 consecutive seasons on CBS. The show was later picked by Paramount+. The streaming platform continued the show with certain modifications and a new name, Criminal Minds: Evolution.

The series follows a group of FBI criminal profilers who work under the Behavioral Analysis Unit. The team engages in investigations of violent and highly intelligent criminals and often goes on risky field missions to apprehend them. The show is available on Paramount+ and is quite similar to SEAL Team in terms of drama and action.


2) SWAT (2017 - Present)

Shemar Moore, Kenny Johnson, and David Lim in S.W.A.T. (Image via CBS)
Shemar Moore, Kenny Johnson, and David Lim in S.W.A.T. (Image via CBS)

S.W.A.T. is a police procedural action series based on a 1975 show of the same name. S.W.A.T. consists of seven seasons that started airing on CBS in 2017. The eighth season is scheduled to be released on October 18, 2024.

The show follows the proceedings of the Special Weapons and Tactics unit of the LAPD, led by Daniel Harrelson. Like the SEAL Team, the S.W.A.T. officers risk their lives trying to solve and stop various high-end crimes from happening. The show is available on CBS, Netflix, and Prime Video.


3) The Terminal List (2022 - Present)

Chris Pratt and Riley Keough in The Terminal List (Image via Amazon MGM Studios)
Chris Pratt and Riley Keough in The Terminal List (Image via Amazon MGM Studios)

This action thriller show is based on a book by Jack Carr. The plot follows James Reece, a Navy Seal played by Chris Pratt, who is on a mission to avenge the murder of his family.

Similar to SEAL Team, The Terminal List is a globe-trotting series with intense characters entangled in geopolitical issues that often affect their personal lives. The show features Chris Pratt, Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch, Riley Keough, Arlo Mertz, and Jeanne Tripplehorn in prominent roles. It is available on Prime Video.


4) Band of Brothers (2001)

Michael Cudlitz in Band of Brothers (Image via HBO Entertainment)
Michael Cudlitz in Band of Brothers (Image via HBO Entertainment)

Band of Brothers is one of the most acclaimed and celebrated miniseries of all time. The show, created and executive-produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, premiered on HBO on September 9, 2001. It won both the Emmy and Golden Globe for the best miniseries and is widely regarded as one of the greatest shows ever made.

Based on Stephen E. Ambrose's book, the show presents the visceral reality of World War II and how it affected the veterans who fought on the front lines. It stars an ensemble cast that includes Damien Lewis, David Schwimmer, Kirk Acevedo, etc. Band of Brothers is a compelling show to binge after SEAL Team. Interested viewers can stream it on Netflix and Prime Video.


5) Generation Kill (2008)

Generation Kill is based on a book by Evan Wright (Image via HBO)
Generation Kill is based on a book by Evan Wright (Image via HBO)

The seven-episode miniseries Generation Kill is based on a book by Evan Wright of the same name. It chronicles the American invasion of Iraq in 2003 from the perspective of a war reporter. The show is based on Wright's own experiences with the US Marine Corps' 1st Reconnaissance Battalion during the war.

Directed by Susanna White and Simon Cellan Jones, the show stars Alexander Skarsgård, Jon Huertas, James Ransone, and Lee Tergesen. It is available for streaming on Prime Video.


6) The Unit (2006 - 2009)

Andre Alexsen in The Unit (Image via 20th Century Fox)
Andre Alexsen in The Unit (Image via 20th Century Fox)

The Unit is another popular military series, like SEAL Team. Created by David Mamet, the show focuses on a special US military unit designed after the famous Delta Force.

The show is based on the book Inside Delta Force: The Story of America's Elite Counterterrorist Unit by Eric L. Haney, who also served as the producer. It stars Dennis Haysbert, Regina Taylor, Scott Foley, Audrey Marie Anderson, and Max Martini. Though the show was canceled after four seasons, viewers can still catch it on Hulu and Prime Video.


7) Strike Back (2010 - 2020)

Roxanne McKee and Alin Sumarwata in Strike Back (Image via Cinemax)
Roxanne McKee and Alin Sumarwata in Strike Back (Image via Cinemax)

Strike Back is a British/American action-adventure series created for Sky One. It focuses on a special MI6 operative and former Special Air Service soldier, Chris Ryan. He undertakes several important missions around the globe for the British Secret Intelligence Service.

Each season of the series focuses on different missions, often carried out in various parts of the world. The series is filled with stellar action and crisp combat sequences, like SEAL Team, and also focuses on the personal lives of the people involved in espionage. It is available for streaming on Prime Video and Roku.


8) Jack Ryan (2018 - Present)

John Krasinski in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (Image via Prime Video)
John Krasinski in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (Image via Prime Video)

John Krasinski, the lovable Jim from The Office, stars as the skilled CIA analyst Jack Ryan in the Prime Video original series. The popular character, created by author Tom Clancy, has been played by Chris Pine in a film adaptation.

However, Krasinski brings a new flavor to a known person and gives him a unique personality. Similar to SEAL Team, Jack Ryan features a stellar cast, including Wendell Pierce, Abbie Cornish, Ali Suliman, Dina Shihabi, and Noomi Rapace. The show is available on Prime Video.


9) The Brave (2017)

Mike Vogel, Noah Mills, and Natacha Karam in The Brave (Image via NBC)
Mike Vogel, Noah Mills, and Natacha Karam in The Brave (Image via NBC)

The Brave chronicles the tough lives of military personnel who sacrifice their personal lives to serve their country, echoing the themes and treatment of SEAL Team.

The show focuses on the elite operatives of the Defense Intelligence Agency. It stars Anne Heche as deputy director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, Patricia Campbell, and Mike Vogel as Captain Adam Dalton. Unfortunately, the show was canceled after the first season on NBC. It is available for streaming on Prime Video.


10) Six (2017 - 2018)

Barry Sloane and Brianne Davis in Six (Image via History)
Barry Sloane and Brianne Davis in Six (Image via History)

Six delves into the personal and professional lives of the special operatives of the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Development Group, also known as SEAL Team Six. The military drama show was created by William and David Broyles for the History Channel.

The show boasts well-crafted action scenes and engaging characters like SEAL Team. It stars Barry Sloane, Kyle Schmid, Juan Pablo Raba, Jaylen Moore, Nadine Velazquez, and Walton Goggins. It is available for streaming on Prime Video.


All the seasons of SEAL Team are available for streaming on Paramount Plus. The final season will premiere on August 11, 2024.

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