Prime Video: The 35 Absolute Best Shows to Watch

Have you run out of TV series to tackle on Prime Video? Chances are, you’re leaving some great options unwatched.

You might know Amazon’s streaming service best for shows such as The Boys and Fallout – and both are great – but you shouldn’t stop there if you have a subscription. The streamer is home to lesser-known series, including The Devil’s Hour, and continues to add excellent options, such as the new college-set comedy Overcompensating.

Note that Prime Video is ad-supported and charges an extra fee to remove commercials. Read on for this month’s new releases and a collection of the best shows on the streamer.

What’s new on Prime Video in October

Note: These descriptions are taken from Prime Video press releases and have been lightly edited for style.

Oct. 4

• The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom(2026 – ): Animated fantasy. The general of the Marronnier Kingdom has seven sons, each with a unique gift. Bound by a single noble cause of heroically rescuing a princess someday, the brothers set out as goodwill ambassadors to the seven neighboring kingdoms.

Oct. 19

• Love in Disguise (2026 – ): South Korean romantic drama. Based on the hit web novel Why Don’t You Know It’s a Girl?, the series follows a former special forces officer turned police detective who is assigned to protect and investigate the cold-blooded heir of a powerful conglomerate who is a suspect in a murder case. To stay close to him, she disguises herself as a man and infiltrates his security team.

Oct. 21

• The Terminal List, Season 2 premiere (2022 – ): Navy SEAL James Reece (Chris Pratt) journeys across the Indian Ocean, Southern and Northern Africa, the Middle East, and Europe to uncover a conspiracy that reaches from Moscow to Langley and ties into his own family’s history.

Oct. 23

• Last One Laughing: Halloween (2026 – ): UK Reality competition. Over the course of their first Halloween Special, the famous faces will use every ounce of their comedic talent to break their opponents without laughing or screaming. The rules are simple: laugh, and you’re out; scream, and you’re out.

Oct. 24

• Final Table (2026 – ): Korean reality competition. Who is the best Korean chef alive? A field of chefs, who each carry a story of their own, push one another to the edge, plate after plate — and somewhere between the rounds, the rivalry turns into something closer to care.

Best Prime Video original TV shows

This list focuses on shows that have premiered a new season since 2022.

Thriller

Carrie (2026- )

Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s classic story about an awkward girl with supernatural powers is a poignant upgrade. The series strays from the jarring violence of its predecessors (until the prom ending) and focuses on Carrie White’s coming of age. School is a new environment for her, and the series smartly focuses on the education system, revealing the cracks in the program and struggles of its faculty. A social media scandal revs up the bullying and gives new and exciting story details to explore.

The Devil’s Hour (2022- )

The Devil’s Hour sets up an intriguing mystery: Why is a woman, Lucy, waking up at 3:33 a.m. each night, and why does her 8-year-old son, Isaac, seem oddly emotionless? Starring Jessica Raine (Call the Midwife) as Lucy, Nikesh Patel (Starstruck) as a kind detective and Peter Capaldi (Doctor Who) as a suspicious character, The Devil’s Hour is a twisty series that eventually delivers satisfying answers. A bonus? A third and final season is on the way.

Dead Ringers (2023)

Oscar winner Rachel Weisz plays not one, but two main characters in Dead Ringers, Prime Video’s version of David Cronenberg’s 1988 psychological thriller. The darkly comedic series follows identical twin doctors as they pursue their goal of opening a birthing and research center. Spend some time with these unconventional sisters, and you’ll want to see the whole thing through.

Hunters (2020-23)

What if a secret group of Jewish vigilantes came together in the late 1970s to seek vengeance against the Nazis who escaped Hitler’s regime? That’s the gist of this grindhouse-style thriller, which feels heavily inspired by Quentin Tarantino’s work. The show, which was executive-produced by Jordan Peele, lasted two seasons, really leans into the genre style and is a bloody good time.

Comedy

Jury Duty (2023- )

What if you reported for jury duty and got assigned a case only to eventually learn that the dysfunctional group you were stuck with was all actors? Jury Duty on Prime Video takes that idea and heightens it in the best, awkward, thoroughly comedic ways. Two seasons currently exist on the platform, with the second season taking the live theater-inspired prank to new levels by introducing a different unsuspecting person into an anything-but-ordinary corporate retreat environment.

Overcompensating (2025- )

Overcompensating follows university freshmen Benny and Carmen, who feel the pressure to do the deed on night one, lest their social statuses plummet. However, former high school football star Benny is attracted to guys and is closeted. Authentic and funny, this series from comedian Benito Skinner is one of Prime’s best new shows.

The Outlaws (2021-24)

Seven strangers are assigned to the same community payback sentence in this appealing comedy thriller set in Bristol, England. The six-episode first season is fun, dark and touching, offering an engaging look at the backgrounds of its rule-breakers and the relationships that form among them. The plot thickens when some members of the group come across a bag of cash. If you need another draw, the show is co-created by Stephen Merchant, who co-created the UK version of The Office.

Hazbin Hotel (2019- )

Two seasons of Hazbin Hotel are out, and the adult animated show is renewed for two more, so you may want to consider checking into the musical comedy. The series centers on Charlie, the princess of Hell, who proposes rehabilitating demons to address Hell’s overpopulation — a solution that differs from the usual annual extermination by angels. Episodes under 30 minutes make it easy to get a feel for the show’s satisfying songs and memorable characters.

The Kids in the Hall (2022)

Prime Video resurrected The Kids in the Hall, the Emmy-nominated Canadian sketch comedy show that originally ran from 1988 to 1995. (By “resurrects,” I mean the show literally exhumes members of the comedy troupe from a grave they were buried in at the end of the original show. That’s just the beginning of the fun.)  Follow the comedians as they freak out over mislabeled desserts, fight over imaginary love interests and write Earth’s last fax. Be warned: Some of these sketches are highly NSFW.

A League of Their Own (2022)

Prime Video’s TV series A League of Their Own is inspired by the 1992 film of the same name and introduces new characters portrayed by Abbi Jacobson, D’Arcy Carden and others. In the comedy-drama’s first episode, women try out for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in the ’40s. The show explores themes of race and sexuality and offers a satisfying period setting and compelling characters.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017-23)

A ’50s housewife who becomes a stand-up comic? This brilliant series from Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino is filled with sparkling performances from Rachel Brosnahan and Alex Borstein, with dialogue to match. Set in a vibrant, ever-changing New York, our delightful heroine moonlights as a comedian while fulfilling her duties as an upper-class Jewish American housewife. With impressive visuals, warmth and zingers, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is the full package.

Drama

Expats (2024)

A miniseries starring Nicole Kidman may be enough to guide your finger to the Play button, but you may also want to know that Expats comes from Lulu Wang, the director of the critically acclaimed 2019 comedy-drama The Farewell. In the six-episode show, Kidman portrays an American woman who’s living in Hong Kong and is one of three characters linked by a sudden family tragedy.

The English (2022)

Gripping Western drama series The English stars Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer as an unlikely duo traveling across a treacherous landscape. The first episode of the miniseries presents some terrible characters and reveals a bit of what motivates both protagonists — Blunt’s aristocratic Englishwoman and Spencer’s Pawnee ex-cavalry scout — to continue in the face of danger. Gorgeous visuals and superb acting make The English worth a binge. 

As We See It (2022)

A newer entry to Prime Video, As We See It earns a spot among its best shows. Starring three actors who identify as autistic, this sincere series follows young adults on the autism spectrum as they navigate jobs, make friends and find love. Neurotypical actors usually play autistic characters on screen, so the casting sets this one apart. It’s also heartfelt, funny and poignant, with well-rounded characters you’ll want to root for. I could let the show’s glowing Metacritic score speak for itself — but whatever convinces you, this needs to be your next watch.

Fantasy

The Legend of Vox Machina (2022- )

Buckle up for a new animated series that centers on a group of boisterous, belching misfits called Vox Machina. Based on the Dungeons & Dragons web series Critical Role (you don’t have to be familiar with that to enjoy this show), The Legend of Vox Machina sees its protagonists go from being broke bar-hoppers to accepting a mission to stop evil brewing in Exandria. We’re further introduced to the characters in a musical number that occurs about halfway through the first episode. 

That’s right, I said musical number. You’ll be down for every element this show throws at you. Why would anyone choose these misfits to fight for the kingdom? “Well … they do have a bear,” one royal decision-maker concedes.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022- )

Haven’t watched Prime Video’s buzzy, wildly expensive fantasy series yet? The Rings of Power brings incredible visuals, a sprawling cast and a sense of adventure to the streaming service. It’s set thousands of years before The Lord of the Rings, and in part follows a young version of the character Galadriel, who’s played by Morfydd Clark. 

My Lady Jane (2024)

Lady Jane Grey, the Queen of England for just nine days in 1553, is the subject of this Prime Video series. The show doesn’t stick closely to the events of her life, weaving in fantasy elements like humans who can turn into animals and imagining a world where she met a fate other than execution. Based on a book of the same name and blending comedy, action, romance and more, My Lady Jane is a wild, enjoyable ride you won’t find in a history book.

I’m a Virgo (2023)

Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) created this surreal series about Cootie (Jharrel Jerome), a 13-foot-tall Black man who leaves home for the first time at 19. The gentle giant from Oakland, California, experiences friendship, love and more milestones in this coming-of-age story, which brings humor, social commentary and undeniable originality to the small screen. 

Romance

Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2024- )

Prime Video’s Mr. & Ms. Smith cast Donald Glover and Maya Erskine as strangers-turned-married spies. The eight-episode series reimagines the 2005 action film starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, following the unconventional spy couple as they take on risky missions and, inevitably, experience a shift in their feelings for each other. 

The Summer I Turned Pretty (2022-25)

If a coming-of-age tale with a peak summer setting, a teenage love triangle and a soundtrack stocked with Taylor Swift songs sounds appealing to you, keep reading. The show centers on Belly (breakout actor Lola Tung), who makes a much-anticipated annual commute to a beach house with her mom and brother. She looks a bit different from the last time she set foot on Cousins Beach and spent time with her mom’s best friend’s sons, Conrad and Jeremiah. Young-adult author Jenny Han wrote the book on which the TV series is based and serves as one of the showrunners.

With Love (2021-23)

Looking for love? With Love might be the perfect feel-good rom-com. The charming premise sees the Diaz siblings, Lily and Jorge, navigate major holidays across the year, from Halloween to Christmas — major holidays that put pressure on singletons in search of romantic relationships. Follow the Diazes on their journey, along with their delightful and sometimes delightfully awkward extended family. An earnest, enjoyable breeze.

Superhero

Spider-Noir (2026)

It sounds like a no-brainer: Nicolas Cage stepping into the brooding, noir role of the titular masked vigilante in Spider-Noir. Spider-Noir takes place in 1930s New York, in an alternate timeline within Sony’s broader Spider-Man universe. The series may only have one season (with no chance of a season 2 renewal, which is a bummer), but it is definitely worth a watch if you’re into comic book entertainment that goes a bit off the beaten path. Now, let’s get a Spider-Ham series. What do you say, Prime Video?

Invincible (2021- )

For those who aren’t fans of cartoons, Invincible could be your gateway, up there with other adult cartoons like BoJack Horseman and Rick and Morty. Based on a comic book by Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead, Invincible follows 17-year-old Mark Grayson as he trains to become a superhero like his father, who is the most powerful superhero on the planet. Episodes run long at nearly 50 minutes, connected into one big, blood-spattered story. A subversive series with a huge cast featuring Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh and J.K. Simmons, Invincible will engross you in its smart animated world.

Gen V (2023-25)

Gen V is a spin-off of Prime Video’s hit violent and satirical series The Boys. Despite efforts to keep her head down, freshman Marie Moreau gets swept up in a mystery at Godolkin University, a prestigious but shadowy school for superheroes. The new series’ strong characters and fresh story establish it as something pretty super in its own right.

The Boys (2019-26)

The Boys stormed Amazon with its ultra-violent tale of anti-hero vigilantes seeking revenge against the world’s most beloved superheroes. These heroes aren’t what they seem: Their corporate overlords cover up their shady personal lives, including sexual harassment and the odd assassination. With social commentary, black comedy and pops of gore, The Boys takes a thrilling and unapologetic step away from the family-friendly genre.

Sci-fi

Fallout (2024- )

Prime Video’s video game adaptation is an entertaining post-apocalyptic adventure you shouldn’t leave sitting in a vault. The series follows three characters occupying the same wasteland. One is Lucy (Ella Purnell), who wanders in search of her kidnapped father and feels compelled to invoke the Golden Rule on a cruel post-human Ghoul (Walton Goggins). Meanwhile, an eager Maximus (Aaron Moten) gets his big break as a squire in the Brotherhood of Steel. It’s an unpredictable series with humor and gore. Don’t let long episode runtimes deter you from exploring Fallout.

The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy (2024- )

A wacky, stellar adult animated comedy about exceptional alien surgeons, the Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy follows best friends Dr. Sleech and Dr. Klak (voiced by Stephanie Hsu and Keke Palmer) as they perform daily duties like treating a patient using an anxiety-eating parasite (that’s just episode 1). The series’ out-of-this-world voice cast also features Maya Rudolph, Natasha Lyonne and all five Culkin brothers.

Paper Girls (2022)

The first episode of Paper Girls, a sci-fi TV series based on the popular comics by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang, brings together four kids riding bikes on their paper-delivery routes in 1988. While that may sound like a sci-fi show you’ve binged already (yep, Netflix’s hit Stranger Things), Prime Video’s series stands on its own. Follow along as the girls travel through time, navigate powerful adversaries and learn more about themselves. Another reason to watch? Comedian Ali Wong is also part of the cast.

Good Omens (2019-26)

Michael Sheen and David Tennant play unlikely friends in Good Omens. Sheen is an uptight angel named Aziraphale, and Tennant is a rock ‘ n ‘ roll demon named Crowley. They band together to save humanity from an Armageddon brought on by the Antichrist. The comedy is adapted from the fan-favorite book by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett.

Upload (2020-25)

What if there was a way to upload your consciousness to the cloud after you died? That’s the basic premise of Upload, a comedy series created by Greg Daniels (The Office, King of the Hill) that posits the notion that, with enough money, you can live out your afterlife in a plush resort simulation. Robbie Amell stars as Nathan, a man who strives to reconcile his life in this virtual world while his connection to his former life complicates matters.

Crime

Ballard (2025- )

If you enjoyed Bosch and Bosch: Legacy, and you’d watch a spin-off or just want a thrilling new police drama to consume, Prime Video’s Ballard should be at the top of your list. The series stars Maggie Q as the leader of the Los Angeles Police Department’s underfunded cold-case division. The team deals with long-forgotten crimes, uncovering shocking information about the LAPD in the process.

Reacher (2022- )

Adapted from Lee Child’s best-selling Jack Reacher book series, Reacher packs a muscular punch. Each season follows Reacher, a brawny former US Army military policeman played by Alan Ritchson, who arrives in a small town and finds himself immersed in some sort of criminal conspiracy or another. Armed with killer strength and some solid detective skills, the protagonist eventually fends off an array of enemies while saving the day. A treat for crime thriller fans and lovers of Child’s novels.

Neagley (2026- )

After four successful seasons of Reacher, Frances Neagley steps out of Jack Reacher’s shadow to lead her own adventure series. The formula is similar, with Neagley doing anything she can as a PI to bring justice to the criminal conspiracies she becomes involved in. Maria Sten is stellar in the role, which is not surprising, since she’s a highlight in the Reacher episodes she appears in.

Documentary

Murder 101 (2026)

Murder 101 is a three-episode docuseries that follows a high school sociology class from Elizabethron High School in Tennessee. Their teacher leads their research into a cold case from the 1980s known as The Redhead Murders and unveils new discoveries and a potential answer to the killings that had baffled law enforcement for decades.

Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association (2026)

I’m not a big sports watcher, but I do love me a good sports documentary. Soul Power is exactly that. The series explores the lesser-known American Basketball Association and the league’s major rivalry with the NBA. You wanna know where basketball icons like Dr. J and staples like the three-point shot came from? Well, click play on this series and take notes. Class is about to start.

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