If there’s one thing Suranne Jones excels at, it’s bringing a psychological thriller to life – and her vengeful portrayal of Emma in Doctor Foster is nothing short of spectacular. First airing on BBC One, Doctor Foster follows revered GP Emma Foster, who suspects her husband, Simon, is having an affair. When suspicion turns into paranoia, her obsessive investigation uncovers a web of lies and betrayal that extends beyond Simon to her own friends and colleagues.

As her life spirals out of control, Emma vows to uncover the truth – and seek the ultimate revenge. Doctor Foster garnered rave reviews and currently holds an impressive 86% on Rotten Tomatoes. If you’re after a gritty psychological drama about suspicion, obsession and retribution, this should be top of your list.

From modern-day infidelity to 19th-century taboo, Suranne has covered it all when it comes to TV genres. Gentleman Jack is based on the real-life diaries of Anne Lister, a landowner and industrialist who has been dubbed the “first modern lesbian”. In the Yorkshire-set drama, Suranne stars as Anne, who returns to her ancestral home, Shibden Hall, determined to restore its fortune – and find a wife.

Nicknamed “Gentleman Jack” by her neighbours for her masculine style and fiercely independent spirit, Anne embarks on a passionate love affair with heiress Ann Walker (Sophie Rundle). What makes the show truly stand out, however, is the way Suranne breaks the fourth wall, often addressing the audience directly and quoting Anne’s personal diaries. Drawing comparisons to shows like Fleabag, this technique allows viewers a unique insight into Anne’s private thoughts and feelings and is truly entertaining to watch.

Just when you think Suranne has exhausted every thriller genre, she dives beneath the surface – literally – in Vigil, a tense BBC drama set on a nuclear-powered submarine. The series begins when a crew member is found dead aboard the fictional HMS Vigil, which is on patrol at the time. Because of the sub’s mission as part of the UK’s nuclear deterrent, the police are brought in to investigate the death.

Suranne plays DCI Amy Silva, brought onboard to investigate the suspicious death in an increasingly claustrophobic environment. While Amy grapples with the hostile crew on-board, her colleague, DS Kirsten Longacre (Rose Leslie), uncovers a wider conspiracy on land involving political activists and international espionage. Packed with twists and a simmering sense of unease, Vigil is a must-watch for anyone who loves edge-of-your-seat drama.

Suranne Jones and writer Sally Wainwright are an unstoppable force when working together – having collaborated on Scott & Bailey, Gentleman Jack and this 2009 gem, Unforgiven. The three-part drama sees Suranne play Ruth Slater, a woman released from prison after serving 15 years for the murder of two police officers as a teenager.

Ruth’s attempts to rebuild her life and reconnect with her sister Katie – who was adopted and has no memory of her – are overshadowed by a society unwilling to forgive and a revenge plot hatched by the sons of one of her victims. Can she overcome her guilt and make peace with her actions? This intense drama shows Suranne at her most raw, making it an emotional watch.

Set in a London housing estate, this two-season show follows Nelson “Nelly” Rowe (played by the show’s creator, Lennie James), whose life is turned upside down when his 13-year-old estranged daughter, Jody, mysteriously disappears. After initially being arrested for kidnapping her, Nelly is released and vows to embark on his own journey to find her, navigating the dangerous world of his community and making enemies as he goes.

Along the way, Nelly reconnects with Jody’s mother, Claire (played by Suranne), and enlists the help of his friends and neighbours, including the troubled Melon (Stephen Graham), who is a convicted sex offender, and Tam (Jason Flemyng). Set against the gritty backdrop of a down-and-out part of South London, this is British TV at its finest.