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The Romanian thriller, Subteran, has been getting plenty of attention for its suspenseful narrative. Containing six episodes, the show features Ana Ularu in the lead. She plays Cami, a single mother and IT expert who is engaged to a police detective. When he gets shot during a secret mission, she is forced to go into hiding in order to protect herself and her son from the criminal gang who murdered him.
Cami soon makes a plan to bring down the gang and deliver justice. Subteran is fast-paced, engaging and boasts high production value. The show also works because each character has been crafted with plenty of thought and care which is why the side characters also leave an impression similar to that of the central characters.
Viewers who liked watching Subteran will particularly enjoy the titles on this list as they also boast engaging plots, twists and compelling performances.
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Umbre, Furies and four other shows like Subteran that you won't be able to stop watching
1) Umbre (2014)
It is easy to get addicted to Subteran because it delivers nail-biting suspense without being overdramatic, something that is quite common in Romanian TV shows. Fortunately, Umbre, containing three seasons and 21 episodes, also falls under the same category.
Șerban Pavlu plays Relu, a family man who hides the fact that he is an enforcer for a small-time Romanian mob boss. When he accidentally kills a man during a mission, things start to spiral and the secrets he has been keeping from his loved ones start to come undone little but little.
Like Subteran, Umbre offers the complete package - unpredictable screenplay, notable score, memorable dialogue and an air of mystery. The show also provides a dash of dark humor that elevates the viewing experience.
Where to watch: Umbre is available for streaming on Apple TV+, Prime Video and Tubi.
2) The Silent Valley (2016)
In Subteran, Cami's life is turned upside down after the death of her boyfriend. Even the lead characters in this thriller have their lives upended after witnessing something horrific. In the lead are Theodor Soptelea and Vlad Balan, who play teenagers, Filip and Horia. As they try to make sense of the feelings they have for each other, they witness a multiple-murder case.
Both of them are aware that if they were to become witnesses, their relationship would come under the spotlight which may end up upsetting their conservative loved ones.
Like Subteran, The Silent Valley is engaging from start to finish. Containing four episodes, the show thrives on realistic characters and situations which makes it easier for the audience to connect to what's happening on the screen.
Where to watch: The Silent Valley can be streamed on Max and Apple TV+.
3) Kleo (2022)
Subteran's Cami will stop at nothing to ensure that the gang responsible for the death of her boyfriend pays for their actions. The same determination can be found within the lead protagonist of Kleo, containing two seasons and 14 episodes.
Jella Haase portrays Kleo Straub, a skilled East German Stasi assassin. After being falsely accused, she finds herself imprisoned. When the Berlin Wall is torn down, she is finally released. After that, Kleo makes a plan to track down the conspirators responsible for framing her.
The show blends intense moments with perfectly-timed humor that the audience will enjoy. The cast did a great job, particularly Haase who perfectly captured her character's revenge-fueled motivations.
Where to watch: Kleo can be viewed on Netflix.
4) Fool Me Once (2024)
Like Cami in Subteran, the protagonist of Fool Me Once is also a single mother who is facing the aftermath of a devastating incident. Containing eight episodes, this show stars Michelle Keegan as the lead character Maya, who witnesses the murder of her husband.
As she forces herself to come to terms with the loss, she sees her deceased husband on the nanny cam footage. This prompts her to launch a personal investigation to find out what really happened on the day of the incident.
Maya's character, like Cami in Subteran, is courageous and determined to get to the bottom of the truth. Thanks to Keegan's emotive performance, the audience will find it easy to relate to her character. The highlight of this thriller show has to be the unpredictable plotline with several revelations that the viewers won't see coming.
Where to watch: Fool Me Once is available for streaming on Netflix.
5) Furies (2024)
Subteran's Cami finds herself in the midst of all the action once she makes up her mind to bring the Bucharest criminals to justice. Likewise, the lead character in Furies, Lyna just wants a simple life but when her parents are murdered, she is compelled to take charge. Lyna is portrayed by French actress Lina El Arabi.
Lyna's parents are criminals and they die during a mob-related attack. When she refuses to give up the names of the people who murdered them, she is put behind bars. Once she is released, she meets Selma, aka the Fury, essayed by Marina Foïs, who is responsible for keeping the peace among the six major crime families in Paris.
Like Cami in Subteran, Lyna's character arc is also very satisfying to watch. She learns how to use her wits to navigate secrets and betrayals. Action fans, in particular, will enjoy the detailed fight scenes that will get their adrenaline pumping.
Where to watch: Furies, containing eight episodes, is available on Netflix.
6) Missing You (2025)
Like Subteran, Missing You features a lionhearted female lead. Containing five episodes, this show stars Rosalind Eleazar in the lead. She plays Detective Kat Donovan who matches with a man on a dating app only to realize that he is her ex-fiancé who went missing a couple of years ago.
As expected from a Harlan Coben adaptation, Missing You thrives on a layered plotline that moves along at a fast pace. The narrative of this five-episode thriller introduces several intriguing characters who will capture the viewer's attention.
Viewers have particularly commented on Eleazar's performance. She perfectly captures the inner turmoil experienced by her character when long-kept secrets start to unfold.
Where to watch: Missing You is available for streaming on Netflix.
Like Subteran, these six thriller shows listed above will keep viewers hooked to the screen as they boast plenty of shocking twists and turns that are hard to predict.
