Looking for an exciting thriller to watch on Netflix this New Year's? Here are five must-watch options that combine suspense, action, and compelling storytelling.

Carry-On (2024) A Christmas-themed thriller starring Taron Egerton as Ethan Kopek, a TSA agent working on Christmas Eve. When a mysterious traveler (Jason Bateman) blackmails Ethan to smuggle a dangerous package onto a plane by threatening his pregnant girlfriend's life, he must fight back to prevent disaster.

Don't Move (2024) This Sam Raimi-produced thriller follows Iris (Kelsey Asbille), a grieving mother who becomes the target of a serial killer named Richard (Finn Wittrock). After being injected with a paralyzing agent, Iris must remain perfectly still in the forest while hiding from her pursuer before the paralysis takes full effect.

The Guilty (2021) Jake Gyllenhaal delivers a powerful performance as Joe Baylor, a demoted LAPD officer working at a 911 call center. When he receives a cryptic call from a supposed kidnapping victim (Riley Keough), Joe becomes obsessed with solving the case. This intense single-location thriller keeps viewers on edge throughout its runtime.

Emily the Criminal (2022) Aubrey Plaza stars in this gripping drama about Emily Benetto, a delivery driver struggling with student debt who turns to credit card fraud as a "dummy shopper." What starts as a quick money-making scheme pulls her deeper into the criminal underworld in this sharp critique of modern capitalism.

Fair Play (2023) This modern erotic thriller follows Emily Meyers (Phoebe Dynevor) and Luke Edmunds (Alden Ehrenreich), secret lovers working at a Manhattan hedge fund. When Emily receives a promotion over Luke, their relationship deteriorates as jealousy and power dynamics threaten to destroy everything they've built together.

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