If you love watching couples who kick ass and kiss passionately, then you might be a fan of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, both the movie and the series. But what if you’ve already seen them all and are craving more?
Well if you are looking for more such thrilling dramas, you’ve come to the right place.
Well without further wait, here are 10 TV shows with a similar premise to watch if you like Mr and Mrs Smith.
Alias (2001)
If you’re into action, mystery, and family drama, you’ll be hooked on Alias. The series follows Sydney Bristow, a CIA double agent navigating dangerous missions while trying to maintain a personal life with her father, friends, and love interests.
Along the journey, she picks up secrets about her past, her mother, and someone named Rambaldi. Alias is also not short on emotional moments and will have you laughing and crying.
Nikita (2010)
If spy shows are something that caters to you more than anything, you gotta give Nikita a shot! At the center is an ex-assassin on a mission to take down the shady organization that trained her.
Nikita is a badass, she can kick butt, hack systems, and charm her way out of trouble, and unlike others in her field of work, Nikita has a heart and a conscience too. The series sees her teaming up with other rebel agents, hackers, and friends to bring down Division, an agency that turns kids into killers.
Covert Affairs (2010)
How about a show that features a spy who is not a James Bond wannabe but a smart, resourceful, and charming woman who can handle any situation? That’s Annie Walker from Covert Affairs for you. She is a CIA trainee who gets thrust into the field and paired with Auggie Anderson, a man who knows his way with computers.
Together, they jet-set around the globe on all sorts of missions while also dealing with the shady stuff happening within their own agency and their personal lives.
Chuck (2007)
Imagine becoming a spy just by opening an email. Believe it or not, that is exactly Chuck Bartowski’s story. Before email, he used to be a geeky tech guy at a Buy More store, but one day, Chuck accidentally gets all the CIA and NSA secrets downloaded into his brain.
The first season sees him teaming up with agents Sarah Walker and John Casey to save the world from danger. Fun fact: it’s the one that kickstarted Zachary Levi’s career before he became Shazam.
Burn Notice (2007)
Imagine yourself as a spy who gets the boot right in the thick of a mission. Now you’re stranded in Miami, forced to fend for yourself. That’s the setup for Burn Notice, a TV series that leaves no stone unturned when it comes to humor and drama.
Michael Westen is a CIA agent who’s been declared an Excommunicado and has to find out why. Michael uses his spy skills and connections to help those in trouble, all while looking for answers behind his own downfall. If you’re interested to know, it’s the same show that put Jeffrey Donovan on the map as a household name and a fan favorite.
The Americans (2013)
Forget Spiderman; what if your friendly neighbors are actually Soviet spies? That’s the premise of The Americans, a TV series that chronicles the days and nights of Philip and Elizabeth Jennings, two KGB agents posing as a married couple in 1980s America.
Critics have called it a gripping and realistic exploration of the moral dilemmas, personal conflicts, and political games that defined the Cold War era. Did you know? Both Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell won the Emmy and Golden Globe awards for their roles.
Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
How about tuning in to a series about two outlaw friends striving to turn over a new leaf, but they’ve gotta keep their pact with the governor hush-hush? That’s the gist of Alias Smith and Jones, tracking Hannibal Heyes and Kid Curry, two of the Wild West’s most notorious figures, who are granted amnesty on one condition: they stay out of trouble for a year.
It’s a delightful, adventure-packed ride that’ll have you chuckling and cheering on the good guys. Sadly, it’s also remembered as the series that ended tragically with Duel’s passing.
The Bionic Woman (1976)
Who needs a knight in shining armor when you have bionic abilities to save the day? This Lindsay Wagner’s feature revolves around the empowering theme. In this series, Jaime Sommers is a former tennis player who becomes a spy after a life-altering accident.
With her supercharged hearing, strength, and speed, Jaime completes CIA missions while fending the ups and downs of her personal life and past. The Bionic Woman is both a blast and an inspiration. It also earned Wagner an Emmy and made her a role model for many in the industry.
Prison Break (2005)
Prison Break is about one brother who intentionally commits a crime to break his brother out of prison using nothing but his grey and a full-body tattoo. In the series, Michael Scofield is an ingenious engineer who purposely lands himself in jail to save his brother, LincoLn.
If you like your coffee strong and show with unexpected twists and unforgettable characters, Prison Break is a must-watch. This is the same show that catapulted Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell to stardom, earning them a devoted following and also landing a great deal with CW.
Killing Eve (2018)
Killing Eve revolves around the unusual friendship between Eve, a technical genius, and Villanelle, a scary assassin locked in a cat-and-mouse chase. Based on Luke Jennings’ books and brought to life by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the genius behind Fleabag, the series has everything, from killer writing to a gripping story.
Not to mention, Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer crush it as Eve and Villanelle. The show snagged loads of awards, including Emmys, Golden Globes, and even a BAFTA. The show dominated the charts for four seasons but saw its last run in 2022.
So there we have it, our 10 TV show alternatives to watch when you’re finished watching Mr and Mrs Smith.
What do you think of our picks? Do you agree? Are there any notable omissions? Let us know in the comments below!