Apple TV Plus Launches Slow Horses Creator Mick Herron's Thriller Series

Several notable thriller films and series have captured audience attention in 2025. "Strange Harvest," a mockumentary-style mystery thriller by Stuart Ortiz, blends true crime documentary elements to tell the story of a fictional serial killer, Mr. Shiny, with authentic performances that enhance its gripping narrative. "Bugonia," directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, offers a disturbing yet impressive thriller experience featuring a CEO abducted by conspiracy theorists convinced of alien interference. On television, the spy series "Slow Horses" completed its fifth season, praised for its dynamic adaptation of Mick Herron's novels and its sharp character portrayals, setting up an anticipated sixth season. Additionally, "Down Cemetery Road," another adaptation of Herron's work, debuted on Apple TV+ with Emma Thompson as private investigator Zoë Boehm, delivering a fast-paced missing-child thriller with dark conspiracies. These works collectively highlight a strong year for engaging, well-crafted thriller storytelling across film and television.