The Best TV Shows on Amazon Prime Video Right Now (2025)

There are hundreds of good shows on Prime Video, from original content to classic favorites. That can make sifting through the platform difficult, especially when you don't quite know what you want to watch. To help you find the show that's going to hit the spot, we've compiled a list of the best shows on Prime Video so you can spend less time aimlessly scrolling and more time binging. Happy watching!

For more streaming recommendations, check out the Best TV Shows on Netflix Right Now and Best Movies on Prime Video Right Now.

Editor's note: This article was updated June 2024 to include Gen V.

'Gen V' (2023 - Present)

Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 7.7/10

Gen V

Action

Adventure

Comedy

Release Date

September 29, 2023

Creator

Evan Goldberg, Eric Kripke, Craig Rosenberg

Cast

Jaz Sinclair , Chance Perdomo , Maddie Phillips , Lizzie Broadway

A spin-off of Prime’s hugely successful The Boys, Gen V follows a group of young superheroes who enter training, each with the knowledge that their abilities are not God-given and are injected via Compound V. With their superhuman talents put to the test on a daily basis, will the group be able to find their identity despite knowing of their unnatural backstory? With so much expectation surrounding this franchise, Gen V had the job of being both refreshing and similar to its predecessor, with the show’s creators achieving this marvelously. Packed full of shocking thrills and entertaining action, many have praised the show’s ability to take a mature IP and sprinkle in the anxieties and frustrations of coming-of-age, using the superhero metaphor to accurately depict the trials and tribulations of teenage life. - Jake Hodges

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'Chuck' (2007 - 2012)

Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 8.2/10

Chuck

Action

Comedy

Drama

Release Date

September 24, 2007

Cast

Zachary Levi , Yvonne Strahovski , Joshua Gomez , Adam Baldwin , Vik Sahay , Sarah Lancaster , Ryan McPartlin , Mark Christopher Lawrence

This iconic action-comedy series follows the titular Chuck (Zachary Levi), an ordinary geek whose life is accidentally changed forever. After having all the public and private information of the government uploaded to his mind, Chuck soon becomes the most valuable asset to both the CIA and NSA. Adored by millions of fans, Chuck’s unique brand of comedy and penchant for action leaves a sense of spontaneity brewing in every episode. Just as much as it is about Chuck, the series is also about Yvonne Strahovski’s Sarah Walker, with the actress excelling as both a warm-hearted romantic partner and a thrilling highly trained operative. The highlight of this show’s success came in the Primetime Emmys, where it took home two awards across its five seasons. - Jake Hodges

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'The Originals' (2013 - 2018)

Rotten Tomatoes: 84% | IMDb: 8.3/10

The Originals

Horror

Drama

Fantasy

Release Date

October 3, 2013

Cast

Joseph Morgan , Daniel Gillies , Phoebe Tonkin , Charles Michael Davis , Yusuf Gatewood , Steven Krueger

A series that ran for five successful seasons, The Originals follows the Mikaelsons, a set of siblings who are the world’s first vampires. The original builders of New Orleans, the city is now in the hands of other powers, leaving the Mikaelsons to fight to the death for the rights to their city. A spin-off of the hugely popular The Vampire Diaries, The Originals takes many of the aspects that pushed that series into pop culture immortality and enhances them for a story bathed in lore and history. Featuring many an iconic character and endlessly quotable moments, the series’ critical highlight came in 2014 with a Primetime Emmy nomination, with many decreeing that the show deserved many more than just one. - Jake Hodges

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'Maxton Hall' The World Between Us' (2024 - Present)

Rotten Tomatoes: 67% | IMDb: 7.6/10

Maxton Hall: The World Between Us (2024)

Drama

Romance

Release Date

May 9, 2024

Cast

Damian Hardung , Harriet Herbig-Matten , Ben Felipe , Runa Greiner , Fedja van Huet

Based on the Mona Kasten book Save Me, Maxton Hall: The World Between Us is a German-language series that has taken Prime by storm. The story follows young Ruby (Harriet Herbig-Matten), a student who witnesses a dark secret that is buried within her school. Determined to keep her quiet, James (Damian Hardung), the son of a millionaire, dedicates his time to confirming her silence — but gets more than he bargained for when a romantic spark ignites between them. If you’re looking for the next great teen romance, look no further. Maxton Hall is an indulgent drama with an edge of comedy that perfectly encapsulates the wonder and angst of being a teenager. Both of the central pair have brilliant chemistry, thanks in no small part to a set of charismatic scripts. Simply put, there’s a reason behind Maxton Hall’s hype. - Jake Hodges

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'Clarkson's Farm' (2021 - Present)

Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | IMDb: 9.0/10

Clarkson's Farm

Genre

Documentary, Comedy

Debut Date

June 10, 2021

Clarkson’s Farm is a British reality docuseries about Top Gear and The Grand Tour presenter Jeremy Clarkson and his farm in the Cotswolds. Directed by Gavin Whitehead, the series follows Clarkson running a farm near Chipping Norton, and it’s received great praise for raising public awareness of the British farming industry. An entertaining work of reality television with a delightful sense of humor, Clarkson’s Farm premiered in 2021 and became an instant hit with critics and audiences. The show is an unexpectedly grounded turn for its star, who takes a back seat to knowledgeable and funny locals who really steal the show. Popular both globally and locally in the United Kingdom, the docuseries’ second season premiered in 2023 and became Prime Video’s most-watched original series in the UK. Part 1 of Clarkson’s Farm Season 3 premiered on Prime Video on May 3, 2024, followed by Part 2 on May 10, and a fourth season is already in the works.

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'Interview with the Vampire' (2022 - Present)

Rotten Tomatoes: 98% | IMDb: 7.2/10

Interview with the Vampire

Horror

Fantasy

Drama

Release Date

2022-00-00

Creator

Rolin Jones

Cast

Sam Reid , Jacob Anderson , Eric Bogosian , Bailey Bass , Assad Zaman

Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles, Interview with the Vampire is a gothic horror series that follows the recollections of vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson), who tells a reporter about his long, undying life and the complicated relationship he shares with his maker and lover, Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid). Created by Rolin Jones for AMC, the show is the first series set in AMC’s Immortal Universe, which also includes the show Mayfair Witches. Interview with the Vampire received largely positive reviews from critics, with special praise for the way the show incorporates the queer elements of Rice’s work that have only ever been implied in previous adaptations. A period drama, the series boasts excellent costumes and production value, which further propels this well-written and well-acted horror drama to greater heights. Anchored by the chemistry between its leads, Interview with the Vampire is a seductive piece of gothic fiction that unspools a full-blooded story of romance and damnation.

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'Dinner with the Parents' (2024)

Rotten Tomatoes: 83% | IMDb: 5.0/10

Dinner with the Parents

Genre

Comedy

Debut Date

April 11, 2024

A single-camera comedy series adapted from the British sitcom Friday Night Dinner, Dinner with the Parents follows siblings who have dinner at their parents' house every week, where hilarity and dysfunction predictably ensue. Created by Jon Beckerman, the show stars Michaela Watkins, Dan Bakkedahl, Carol Kane, Henry Hall, Daniel Thrasher, and Jon Glaser. While the series doesn’t quite capture the magic of the original British show, Dinner with the Parents still has some laughs to offer. The show has a bit of a rocky start, but it picks up steam after the first episode. From that point forward, it’s a light and funny show that makes for some easy entertainment. The cast delivers great performances even when the plot is lacking, and Carol Kane, in particular, is an absolute delight to watch. If you’re on the lookout for a cringe comedy show that embarrasses and amuses in equal measure, then this is the show for you.

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'Them: The Scare' (2021 - Present)

Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 7.4/10

Them (2021)

Horror

Anthology

Release Date

April 9, 2021

Creator

Little Marvin

Cast

Deborah Ayorinde , Ashley Thomas , Alison Pill , Shahadi Wright Joseph , Melody Hurd , Ryan Kwanten

The second season of the horror anthology series, Them: The Scare stars Deborah Ayorinde, Pam Grier, and Luke James, among others. The eight-episode season is set in 1953 and follows a Black family who moves from North Carolina to Los Angeles, where they find themselves targeted by evil forces. The Them series was created by Little Marvin, and while the show’s first season performed somewhat poorly with critics, Them: The Scare has received near-universal acclaim. Ayorinde, who also played a different character in Season 1, has received special praise from critics for her performance in the newest season. Though the series may not be quite as scary as it could be, what it lacks in usual horror fare, it makes up for with the horrors of systemic racism and generational trauma. It’s a gripping series that’s thoroughly engrossing from start to finish, with some great character moments along the way.

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'Weeds' (2005 - 2012)

Rotten Tomatoes: 70% | IMDb: 7.9/10

Weeds

Comedy

Crime

Drama

Release Date

August 7, 2005

Cast

Mary-Louise Parker , Justin Kirk , Alexander Gould , Kevin Nealon , Hunter Parrish , Jennifer Jason Leigh

Created by Jenji Kohan, Weeds is a dark comedy crime drama that stars Mary-Louise Parker as a recently widowed mother of two who supports her family by becoming the go-to pot dealer of her suburban neighborhood. The series also stars Hunter Parrish, Alexander Gould, Justin Kirk, Kevin Nealon, Elizabeth Perkins, Andy Milder, Allie Grant, Tonye Patano, and Romany Malco. Hilarious and dramatic in equal measure, Weeds was Showtime’s highest-rated show when it debuted in 2005. Although the show ended in 2012, its arrival on streaming services has led to a resurgence in interest. The series has received critical acclaim and won numerous awards, including two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. Though the show does get a bit uneven in later seasons, the first three seasons of Weeds make an excellent binge-watch, thoroughly engaging from start to finish. A sequel series has been in development at Starz since 2019, with Parker and Perkins set to return.

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'Fallout' (2024 - Present)

Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | IMDb: 8.7/10

Fallout

Sci-Fi

Action

Adventure

Drama

Release Date

April 11, 2024

Cast

Moises Arias , Johnny Pemberton , Walton Goggins , Kyle MacLachlan

Prime Video’s Fallout is a post-apocalyptic drama series that expands on Tim Cain’s beloved video game franchise of the same name. Created by Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet, the show is set in a far-future nuclear wasteland more than 200 years after the apocalypse and follows a young woman who ventures beyond her home in a fallout shelter in search of her father. The series stars Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Walton Goggins, and many more. Fallout premiered on April 10, 2024, to massive critical acclaim. A large part of that praise foes to Purnell, Moten, and Goggins, whose brilliant performances are a sight to behold. Add some impressive visual effects and meticulous production design, and you get one of the best video game adaptations we’ve ever seen. Unlike The Last of Us or Halo, Fallout isn’t just an adaptation of its source material — it expands on it by exploring an original narrative. In the process, the series manages to strike a delicate balance between honoring the game and creating a show that’s accessible for newcomers to the franchise.

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'American Rust: Broken Justice' (2021 - 2024)

Rotten Tomatoes: 77% | IMDb: 7.3/10

American Rust

Crime

Drama

Release Date

September 5, 2021

Creator

Dan Futterman

Cast

David Alvarez , Alex Neustaedter , Rob Yang , Jeff Daniels , Maura Tierney

American Rust: Broken Justice is Amazon’s revival of Showtime’s American Rust, released as a second season of the show. Created by Dan Futterman and based on Philipp Meyer’s eponymous novel, the series follows a police chief in a Rust Belt town, exploring the failure of the American dream in the context of a criminal investigation. The show features a talented cast that includes Maura Tierney, David Alvarez, Alex Neustaedter, Mark Pellegrino, and more, led by Jeff Daniels as Chief Del Harris. The first season received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who found the plotting and narrative depressing and lacking in clarity. However, the show’s cast received praise even then, and they’re even better in Broken Justice, with Jeff Daniels, in particular, delivering an engaging, must-watch performance. The revival makes some changes to the characterizations and mood without sacrificing the grittiness of its first season. The result is a show that’s far more interesting, keeping you thoroughly absorbed in this dark world throughout its 10 episodes.

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'Bosch' (2014 - 2021)

Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 8.5/10

Bosch

Drama

Crime

Release Date

February 6, 2014

Cast

Titus Welliver , Jamie Hector , Amy Aquino , Lance Reddick

Based on Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch novels, Bosch is a police procedural series starring Titus Welliver as the titular LAPD detective. Developed by Eric Overmyer (Law & Order), the series also features Jamie Hector, Lance Reddick, and Annie Wersching. The series ran for seven seasons and spawned two spinoffs, including Bosch: Legacy, which effectively continues the parent show’s story. With a dedicated fanbase and great reviews, Bosch is an acclaimed show that’s proved popular with audiences and critics thanks to its gritty storytelling, solid acting, and old-school narrative. Titus Welliver’s performance as Harry Bosch is the biggest draw of the series, with the actor channeling the aura and personality of classic noir detectives. While largely a collection of pulpy detective stories, Bosch does get progressively better with each season, going from a somewhat uneven Season 1 to a near-perfect Season 7. If what you’re in the mood for is a gripping crime series that draws on the legacy of 2000s cop shows and 70s film noir, you can’t go wrong with Bosch.

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'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' (2024 - Present)

Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 7.0/10

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Action

Comedy

Crime

Release Date

February 2, 2024

Creator

Francesca Sloane, Donald Glover

Cast

Maya Erskine , Donald Glover , Paul Dano , John Turturro

Read Our ReviewInspired by the 2005 Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie starrer of the same name, Prime Video’s Mr. and Mrs. Smith series was created by Francesca Sloane and Donald Glover, with Glover also co-starring alongside Maya Erskine. A spy procedural show, the series follows two strangers who must go undercover as a married couple at the orders of a mysterious organization. Each episode follows the Smiths on a different mission, as they navigate the worlds of espionage and relationships. Besides its two stars, the show also boasts an impressive guest cast that includes the likes of Alexander Skarsgård, Eiza González, Paul Dano, John Turturro, Wagner Moura, and more

Mr. and Mrs. Smith premiered on Prime Video on February 2, 2024, with one of the streamer’s most-watched series debuts ever. It has also received positive reviews from critics. The show has significant differences from the movie and it is effectively a separate entity in itself. What it does capture from the original is the explosive action and the relationship drama. Glover and Erskine have excellent chemistry and their performances are the heart and soul of the show. The gorgeous visuals are a bonus.

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'Hazbin Hotel' (2019 - Present)

Rotten Tomatoes: 86% | IMDb: 7.7/10

Hazbin Hotel

Animation

Comedy

Crime

Release Date

October 28, 2019

Creator

Vivienne Medrano

Cast

Erika Henningsen , Christian Borle , Alex Brightman , Amir Talai

Read Our Review

Blending crude language, eye-catching aesthetics, and Broadway-level musical talent, Hazbin Hotel is a captivating adult animated series from internet sensation Vivienne "VivziePop" Medrano. A dark musical comedy, Hazbin Hotel centers on a place in hell that hopes rehabilitate occupants with the intention of relocating them to heaven. Built on an amusing premise, the series dazzles with star power, featuring the voices of Stephanie Beatriz (Encanto), Alex Brightman, and Keith David.

On its face, Hazbin Hotel is incomparable and should not work, yet the humor is outrageously ridiculous, the visuals are gory and lewd, and the toe-tapping numbers are unforgettable. Hazbin Hotel makes shows like Archer and Rick and Morty feel like child's play. - Yael Tygiel

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'Expats' (2024)

Rotten Tomatoes: 80% | IMDb: 6.0/10

Expats

Drama

Release Date

January 26, 2024

Creator

Lulu Wang

Cast

Sarayu Blue , Nicole Kidman , Ji-young Yoo , Brian Tee , Jack Huston

Adapted for the screen by Lulu Wang, Expats is a drama series inspired by Janice Y. K. Lee’s novel The Expatriates. Expats stars Nicole Kidman, Sarayu Blue, and Ji-young Yoo as three American women whose lives converge in Hong Kong. As their stories intertwine, their friendships both grow tighter and rip apart as the bonds of friendships, marriages, and societal expectations are explored.

Set against the backdrop of Hong Kong’s 2014 Umbrella Movement, though it's been criticized by some for dated depictions of the country, Expats’ core message about human connection stays grounded due to the outstanding performances of the impeccable cast. - Yael Tygiel

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'Small Axe' (2020)

Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 7.9/10

Small Axe

Drama

Anthology

Historical

Romance

Release Date

November 15, 2020

Creator

Steve McQueen

Cast

Letitia Wright , John Boyega , Micheal Ward , Steve Toussaint

Directed by Steve McQueen (12 Years A Slave), Small Axe tells the story of the West Indian community in London between 1969 and 1982. An anthology series, the show jumps through time to tell powerful stories of the experiences of the individuals it follows. The show covers many controversial topics that the West Indian immigrants faced upon their arrival in England. These topics include the first judicial acknowledgment of a hate crime, police violence, and school segregation.

Produced by BBC and distributed by Amazon Prime Video, Small Axe had a single season in 2020, starring Naomi Ackie (Lady Macbeth), Gary Beadle (In the Heart of the Sea), Khali Best (EastEnders), and Jade Anouka (His Dark Materials), among others. The miniseries won a Golden Globe Award for "Best Performance By An Actor in a Television Supporting Role," a BAFTA Award for "Supporting Actor," and was nominated for an Emmy Award. It was well received by critics and continues to be a popular watch for Amazon Prime audiences. - Emily Cappello

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'Lorena' (2019)

Rotten Tomatoes: 83% | IMDb: 7.3/10

Lorena

True Crime

Release Date

February 15, 2019

Production Company

Monkeypaw Productions

Directors

Joshua Rofé

Writer, actor, and Academy Award-winning director Jordan Peele (Get Out) has given us a lot of great material to watch, and his executive-produced miniseries Lorena is no exception. The multi-part documentary dives deeper into the story of Lorena Bobbitt, the woman who, in 1993, cut off her husband’s genitals while he was asleep. While Bobbitt claimed it was in retaliation for years of physical and emotional abuse, the media marked her as a woman undone.

Produced by Amazon Studios and directed by Joshua Rofé (Sasquatch), the subject matter is an important one to re-evaluate over thirty years from the date it occurred, as Lorena was largely criticized for her actions, and her abusive husband became a celebrity in the aftermath of the events. The miniseries includes exclusive interviews with Lorena as well as John as they separately tell their sides of what happened throughout the course of the marriage and whether or not they believe what happened that infamous night was warranted. - Emily Cappello

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'A Very British Scandal' (2021)

Rotten Tomatoes: 89% | IMDb: 7.0/10

A Very British Scandal

Drama

Historical

Release Date

December 26, 2021

Creator

Sarah Phelps

Cast

Claire Foy , Paul Bettany , Julia Davis

So. Much. Drama. A Very British Scandal is a historical mini-series drama that premiered in 2021 on Prime Video. The series stars Claire Foy (The Crown) and Paul Bettany (WandaVision) as the Duchess of Argyll and the Duke of Argyll, respectively, with the story taking place over the course of three episodes. The show chronicles a dramatized version of the marriage between the two and the media frenzy that encompassed them during that time. The legal case that surrounded their divorce was infamous and is also displayed in the show.

Some of the drama of the couple included the Duchess spreading rumors about the Duke's children being illegitimate, as well as accusations of adultery, domestic violence, drug usage, bribery, and forgery. Created by Sarah Phelps (Dublin Murders), the show also stars Olwen May (Life on Mars), Albertine Kotting McMillan (Sundown), Julia Davis (Love Actually), Richard McCabe (The Constant Gardener), and Amanda Drew (Wednesday). - Emily Cappello

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'Patriot' (2015 - 2018)

Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | IMDb: 8.2/10

Patriot

Comedy

Drama

Release Date

November 5, 2015

Creator

Steven Conrad

Cast

Michael Dorman , Kurtwood Smith , Michael Chernus , Kathleen Munroe

Call it a comedy-drama, a black comedy, a political drama, or a spy drama — Prime Video's Patriot fits into a lot of genres. Premiering in 2015, the show follows John, an intelligence officer who has been assigned to prevent Iran from going nuclear. Undercover as a businessman, he's got a European cop following him, suspicious of who John really is. John attempts to navigate his undercover life, as well as PTSD, suspicious colleagues, and the world around him. Created by Steve Conrad (The Secret Life of Walter Mitty), the show ran for two seasons, ending in 2018.

Nominated for Best Comedy Series by the Critics Choice Awards, the show attempted to find the balance between dark and funny throughout its two seasons. The role of John was played by Micheal Dorman (Daybreakers), with Kurtwood Smith (RoboCop), Michael Chernus (Severance), Kathleen Munroe (Strangers), Aliette Opheim (The Dark Heart), Chris Conrad (Perpetual Grace), and Terry O'Quinn (Lost) rounding out the main cast. - Emily Cappello

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'Vikings' (2013 - 2020)

IMDb: 8.5/10

Vikings

Drama

History

Release Date

March 3, 2013

Creator

Michael Hirst

Cast

Travis Fimmel , Katheryn Winnick , Clive Standen , Jessalyn Gilsig , Gustaf Skarsgård , Donal Logue

You may need to turn the brightness on your screen up for this show because this one is dark. Vikings tells the story of Ragnar Lothbrok and his band of Viking brothers. Lothbrok is considered a legend in the Viking world, and the show takes inspiration from the Norse oral tradition that tells the legends of his exploits. A historical drama, the show premiered in 2013 and ran for six seasons on Prime Video, ending in 2020. Created by Michael Hirst (The Tudors), Vikings was produced in Ireland and Canada.

When it premiered, Vikings scored very high with audiences, drawing in six million viewers for its first episode. While the show was met with criticism from critics who disagreed with the way the historical period was being portrayed, it was popular enough to stick around for nearly 100 episodes. The show stars Gustak Skasrsgård (Oppenheimer), Katheryn Winnick (Big Sky), Alexander Ludwig (The Hunger Games), Georgia Hirst (Five Dates), Alex Høgh Anderson (The Bombardment), and Jordan Patrick Smith (Lovecraft Country). - Emily Cappello

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