If you want more crime drama or thriller options beyond Apple TV+, start by comparing Netflix and Hulu. Both publish US genre collections that make their catalogs easier to assess: Netflix spans crime, spy and science-fiction suspense, while Hulu’s collections surface crime dramas such as Banshee, Criminal Minds, Mayor of Kingstown and Your Honor. The right choice depends on which titles are available where you live and which current plan and ad tier suit you.
Netflix: a broad range of suspense and thrillers
Netflix is a useful first comparison if you want crime-led suspense alongside other kinds of thrillers. Its official thriller TV collection describes a mix of crime sagas, spy stories and science-fiction favorites. Its suspense collection also groups suspenseful movies and television.
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Clint Eastwood 4-Movie Thriller Collection: Coogan's Bluff / The Beguiled / Play Misty For Me / The... | $11.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Psycho (1960) [Blu-ray] | $8.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Speak No Evil - Collector's Edition Blu-ray + Digital | $11.57 | Buy on Amazon |
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Beekeeper, The (Blu-ray) | $13.43 | Buy on Amazon |
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Netflix’s US suspense page listed these monthly prices when accessed on October 4, 2026:
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| Netflix plan | US price shown |
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| Standard with ads | $8.99/month |
| Standard | $19.99/month |
| Premium | $26.99/month |
These are prices displayed on Netflix’s US page on that date, not a worldwide or permanent price list. Check Netflix’s current local plans and the availability of the titles you want before subscribing.
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Hulu: a direct choice for crime dramas
Hulu publishes separate collections for thriller TV, thrilling TV dramas and crime dramas. The thrilling-drama collection included Banshee, Criminal Minds, Mayor of Kingstown and Your Honor when the page was accessed. If one of those series is a priority, check its listing and availability in your region rather than assuming the US collection reflects your local catalog.
Hulu’s US thriller-TV page displayed plans starting at $12.49/month in 2026. That is the starting price shown on the page at the time, not a guarantee of current pricing or a description of every plan’s ad terms. Review Hulu’s current price and plan details before choosing.
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Prime Video Channels: useful for managing subscriptions, not a catalog match
Prime Video Channels may appeal if you would rather access multiple streaming subscriptions through one interface. Amazon’s US explainer, updated August 4, 2026, says customers with or without Prime can access more than 100 streaming subscriptions through Prime Video, as well as free ad-supported channels and titles to rent or buy. That makes it an aggregation option; the figure does not establish that Channels is cheaper or that Prime Video’s own library matches Netflix or Hulu for crime dramas.
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How to choose between the services
Compare the services against what you actually want to watch, rather than treating a genre label as a quality ranking:
- Genre and tone: Netflix’s official framing covers crime, spy and science-fiction thrillers. Hulu’s collections provide a more direct route to crime-drama titles.
- Specific titles: Search for the series or films you care about in your country. The cited genre pages are US pages, and catalogs can vary by region.
- Current cost and ads: Compare up-to-date local prices and plan terms. The prices above are US page figures observed on October 4, 2026.
- Subscription management: Consider Prime Video Channels if managing subscriptions in one interface matters to you, but do not assume that convenience means a lower price or equivalent catalog.
What an Apple TV+ comparison includes
Apple’s US page describes the subscription service as Apple TV and says the subscription does not include third-party subscription services or content available to rent or buy in the Apple TV app. So the relevant comparison is between the subscription service and Netflix or Hulu—not every service, rental or purchase surfaced in Apple’s app.
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