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12 Action-Packed Series Worth Binging in February 2024

12 Action-Packed Series Worth Binging in February 2024
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Let's all agree on one thing - the action genre is best suited for movies, as their long, uninterrupted running times do a great job of showcasing interesting action scenes without boring the audience to death.

However, that doesn't mean that TV shows can't have great action. Even though the series format is not really conducive to the action genre, some shows have managed to compete with the likes of "John Weak".

Here are 12 action-packed shows worth binging:

As you've probably noticed, all of the shows mentioned above have pretty solid writing, because giving viewers a great story is the only way for an action series to keep them engaged long enough to finish the whole season without getting bored.

That's why great TV action shows don't really resemble big Hollywood blockbusters - they simply don't have the luxury of spending their entire running time blowing things up, as fans would quickly become overwhelmed and tired.

All of the shows on this list perfect the action formula, giving fans great action scenarios without spending as much money as big action movies require - they are carefully crafted with one goal in mind - to keep viewers entertained and wanting more, forcing them to binge the entire season without even a brief moment of tiredness.