Top 12 TV Shows With the Most Surprising Plot Twists

12. "Game of Thrones"

Oh, honey, if you've seen "Game of Thrones," then you'll know precisely why it tops our list. With more twists and turns than a labyrinth designed by a sadistic minotaur, this show doesn't just redefine plot twists; it adds a backflip and a pirouette to it! If you thought you knew what was going to happen next, then guess again. Remember the Red Wedding? How about Ned Stark's premature departure? Or maybe Daenerys's fiery transformation in the series finale? This show takes you on a roller coaster ride, where the shocks and surprises lurk behind every bend and twist.

11. "Westworld"

The creators of "Westworld" must have twisted a dozen pretzels into the script because the plot twists in this show are almost deliciously complicated. Just when you think you've understood the premise of this sci-fi western extravaganza, boom! They pull the rug from under your feet. This show doesn't just make you second guess, it makes you quadruple guess. Take season one's revelation of William being the Man in Black or Bernard's host status reveal, these twists were so stunning they could give an onion a run for its money in the tear-inducing department. "Westworld" is a show that leaves its viewers gasping and grasping, trying to connect the countless dots it sprinkles throughout its narrative.

10. "The Good Place"

"The Good Place" is like that sneaky piece of chocolate cake that you know is bad for your diet, but you eat it anyway because, well, it's a piece of chocolate cake! It's the perfect blend of comedy and philosophy with a hearty sprinkle of unexpected plot twists. Just when you're comfortable and complacent, thinking you're in some moral philosophy lesson with a comedic spin, they hit you with a "Welcome to the Bad Place" sign! The revelation that the characters were, in fact, in a sort of hell and not heaven was such an astonishing twist that even M. Night Shyamalan would have done a double-take!

9. "Lost"

Ever heard of a plane crash turning into a twist-filled drama involving a smoke monster, time travel, and mysterious inhabitants? If not, then let me introduce you to "Lost," the TV show that had audiences globally scratching their heads in delightful confusion. Even though the finale split the fandom into 'love it' or 'hate it' camps, you can't deny the series' relentless pursuit of unpredictability. From revealing that Locke was paralyzed before the crash to the sudden time jumps, "Lost" kept its audience lost in its narrative maze.

8. "Breaking Bad"

Breaking Bad is like the best Chemistry teacher you never had in high school, only instead of chemicals, it mixes regular Joe's life with a hefty dose of crime and methamphetamine. Walter White's transformation from a mild-mannered, underpaid chemistry teacher to a feared drug lord is as unexpected as it is horrifying. And who could forget the shocking fall of Gus Fring or the haunting revelation about Jane's death? Breaking Bad weaves its surprises so subtly into its narrative fabric that the twist arrives before you've even realised something was amiss.

7. "Stranger Things"

With a title like "Stranger Things," you'd expect a little weirdness, right? However, this show takes strange to a whole new level, a level where monsters from parallel dimensions, government conspiracies, and psychic pre-teens feel as normal as a day in the park. The plot twist about Will's "death," Eleven's hidden powers, or the reality of the Upside Down left viewers with jaws on the floor and popcorn forgotten. It's the type of show that makes you double-check your locks and ponder the existence of alternative dimensions.

6. "Black Mirror"

"Black Mirror" doesn't just have plot twists; it has plot cyclones! This anthology series loves to play with its viewers' minds like a cat toying with a ball of yarn. Remember when you thought "White Bear" was about a woman chased by criminals, only to discover the shocking truth of her punishment? Or the heartbreaking revelation in "Shut Up and Dance"? How about "San Junipero"'s reality twist? Each episode serves as a mini mind-blowing movie. If you're into unpredictability with a side dish of existential crisis, "Black Mirror" is your pick.

5. "Mr. Robot"

"Mr. Robot" is like a Rubik's cube – complex, puzzling, and full of twists and turns. Following the story of Elliot Alderson, a cybersecurity engineer and hacker with social anxiety disorder and clinical depression, this series continually pulls the rug from under the viewers' feet. The reveal of Mr. Robot as a part of Elliot's split personality was as brilliant as it was unexpected. And let's not even get started on the plot twist involving Darlene! This show makes you question reality, and honestly, who needs a steady grip on reality anyway?

4. "The Leftovers"

Simply put, "The Leftovers" is a wild ride. It starts with a simple (or not so simple) premise: 2% of the world's population suddenly disappears, and no one knows why or how. Intriguing? Absolutely. But what you might not expect are the spiritual and metaphysical curveballs that the show throws your way. Remember when Kevin Garvey, our troubled police chief, dies and then comes back from the dead, multiple times? Or when Nora Durst seemingly travels to an alternate universe where the departed are now the majority? These shocking twists add layers to the characters and the narrative like an onion, but without the tears... mostly.

3. "Dark"

This German series is so delightfully confusing that you might need to draw an actual family tree to keep up. A sci-fi thriller that dabbles in time travel, "Dark" is full of so many twists and turns that you'd think it was directed by a time-traveling Christopher Nolan. Characters end up being their own ancestors, people from the future interfering in the past, and timelines so tangled that you'll start questioning your own linear existence. The reveal of Jonas as The Stranger, and later as the menacing Adam, could make anyone's head spin faster than a top in "Inception".

2. "Fringe"

"Fringe" might not be as mainstream as some other shows on this list, but it's a treasure trove of plot twists. It combines FBI investigations with fringe science, parallel universes, and a bald, mysterious race known as the Observers. The discovery of a parallel universe where the Twin Towers still stand, Peter being a child from this alternate world, or Olivia's swap with her doppelganger 'Fauxlivia', this show doesn't stop surprising its viewers. It's like "The X-Files" and "Lost" had a brain-bending baby.

1. "Orphan Black"

"Orphan Black" kicks off with a simple case of identity theft and quickly spirals into a mind-boggling tale of clones, conspiracy, and lots of running. Watching Tatiana Maslany portraying multiple characters with such versatility is a treat in itself, but the real cherry on the cake is the continuous stream of revelations that the show presents. From Sarah discovering she's a clone, to the existence of male clones, and the never-ending power struggle within the Dyad Institute, this series knows how to keep its viewers perpetually on their toes.