Loved Absentia? Here are 4 addictive Netflix series you need to watch next - Talk Android

If you’ve just raced through all three seasons of Absentia on Netflix, chances are you’re still catching your breath. The high-stakes twists, the psychological tension, and Stana Katic’s intense performance as a missing FBI agent with no memory have left viewers wanting more. Luckily, there are plenty of shows ready to fill that gap – from sharp spy thrillers to character-driven mysteries that will keep you hooked long after the credits roll.

Here are four binge-worthy series that capture the same mix of suspense, action, and emotional depth.

Castle (Disney+)

Let’s start with something familiar. If you loved Stana Katic’s commanding presence in Absentia, you’ll enjoy seeing her in a lighter but equally addictive role in Castle. For eight seasons, she starred as detective Kate Beckett, who reluctantly teams up with a charming crime novelist, Rick Castle (Nathan Fillion).

Each episode delivers a perfectly crafted mystery, a touch of humour, and an undeniable will-they-won’t-they chemistry between the leads. It’s the perfect show to unwind with – shorter episodes, self-contained cases, and plenty of sharp dialogue. Think The Mentalist meets Bones, but with a lot more flirtation.

If you’re looking for a series that combines clever storytelling and heart, Castle is that comforting yet captivating watch for long winter nights.

Black Doves (Netflix)

If you’re craving another espionage drama with a mysterious heroine and explosive secrets, Black Doves should be next on your list. The show follows Helen, a seemingly perfect wife and mother living alongside her politician husband – until her double life catches up with her after the brutal murder of her lover.

What unfolds is a sleek, fast-paced spy thriller full of dark humour and sharp emotional twists. Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw bring real star power to their roles, making every scene bristle with tension and style.

It’s atmospheric, elegant, and just the right amount of dangerous – like Absentia, but with a touch more glamour and British bite. And with season two on the horizon, there’s no better time to catch up before everyone’s talking about it again.

Citadel (Prime Video)

If Absentia made you love the idea of amnesia as a plot device, Citadel takes it to the next level. The show follows Mason Kane and Nadia Sinh, two elite agents whose memories have been wiped after the fall of their global spy organisation. Years later, when a shadowy group called Manticore threatens world stability, they’re forced back into action – even though they can’t remember who they are.

Think James Bond meets The Bourne Identity with a dash of Mission: Impossible. It’s unapologetically over the top – full of car chases, glamorous disguises, and emotional reveals.

Starring Richard Madden (Game of Thrones) and Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Quantico), Citadel is the kind of show you can devour in one weekend. It’s sleek, addictive, and doesn’t pretend to be anything other than pure escapist fun.

Severance (Apple TV+)

While Absentia explored memory loss through trauma, Severance imagines what would happen if we could choose to forget. In this eerie, meticulously crafted sci-fi thriller, employees of Lumon Industries undergo a mysterious procedure that separates their work and personal memories.

By day, they’re corporate drones; by night, they have no idea what they do for a living. But when one employee, Mark (played by Adam Scott), begins to question the system, he uncovers something far darker than corporate secrecy.

Critics have hailed Severance as one of the most innovative and most original series in years, with The New York Times calling it “a masterpiece of tension and design.” With its stunning visuals and slow-burn psychological horror, it’s the perfect show for Absentia fans seeking a deeper, more philosophical twist on identity and control.

The verdict

From the brooding corridors of Absentia to the stylish chaos of Black Doves and Citadel, these series prove one thing: audiences never tire of a good mystery – especially one tangled with memory, morality, and a bit of mayhem.

So grab a blanket, turn off your phone, and get ready to lose yourself in worlds where nothing (and no one) is quite what it seems. Your next binge-worthy obsession is waiting.

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