The 50 Best TV Shows On Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video is one of the best streaming services for TV shows. Among the other giant digital platforms in the market, such as Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney+, Prime Video stands out as the one with the most innovative catalog in terms of original productions, showing a deep understanding of its customers and offering exciting alternatives to topics and genres that are currently trending. For example, in times when movie theaters are overflowing with comic book movies, Prime Video released The Boys, a series that defies the figure of the typical superhero.

Beyond its wide range of TV shows, Prime Video also has many incredible movies, including a number of Oscar and Golden Globe winners. Meanwhile, many shows available to Amazon’s Prime subscribers have similarly been Golden Globe and Emmy Awards contenders. The TV titles offered on the Prime Video streaming service also appease many different tastes, from medieval fantasy fans to action aficionados.

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Outer Range (2022 – )

• Numbers Of Seasons: 1
• Starring: Josh Brolin, Imogen Poots, Lili Taylor
• Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery

Sci-fi Westerns are a niche subgenre that tends to lean more on one element than the other, as in Westworld or Cowboys & Aliens, but Outer Range perfectly balances the two genres. With an incisive lead performance by Josh Brolin, the show initially establishes a down-to-Earth neo-Western storyline similar to Yellowstone, but a huge paranormal twist forces characters out of their uneventful countryside routine.

49

The Night Manager (2016)

• Numbers Of Seasons: 1
• Starring: Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Elizabeth Debicki
• Genre: Thriller

Adapting a novel by spy thriller legend John le Carre, The Night Manager is an intense and exhilarating miniseries. Tom Hiddleston stars as the night manager at a hotel in Cairo who accepts a mission to infiltrate the inner circle of a dangerous arms dealer (Hugh Laurie). Fans of the spy genre will find a lot to like in the taut and smart thriller with a great hero role for Hiddleston and a rare villainous turn from Laurie.

48

Your Honor (2020-2023)

• Numbers Of Seasons: 2
• Starring: Bryan Cranston, Hope Davis, Michael Stuhlbarg
• Genre: Crime, Thriller

Seeing Bryan Cranston return to television as a man who goes to extreme lengths to protect his family might seem like a retread of Breaking Bad, but Your Honor sets itself apart nicely. Cranston plays a respected judge whose convictions are tested when his son is involved in a hit-and-run with some dangerous people. While Walter White became a villain who was impossible to root for, this is a more complicated character whose actions are made reluctantly yet understandably.

47

Small Axe (2020)

• Numbers Of Seasons: 1
• Starring: John Boyega, Letitia Wright, Sheyi Cole
• Genre: Drama, History

From Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave), Small Axe is a stunning collection that may be hard to classify as a series yet remains one of the best things on Prime Video. McQueen directs six unique stories exploring real-life events surrounding a West African community in London from the 1960s to the 1980s. From intense courtroom dramas to intimate stories of joy, each story is its own brilliant little movie featuring the likes of Letitia Wright and John Boyega.

46

Goliath (2016-2021)

• Numbers Of Seasons: 4
• Starring: Billy Bob Thorton, Nina Arianda, Tania Raymonde
• Genre: Drama

Billy Bob Thorton stars in Goliath as a disgraced lawyer named Billy McBride looking for redemption and revenge. He gets the chance with a case that brings him back into the high-stakes world of legal battles. Fans of the courtroom drama will want to check this one out with intense cases and a fun cast of characters throughout the seasons, including William Hurt, Bruce Dern, and Dennis Quaid.

45

Party Down (2009-)

• Numbers Of Seasons: 3
• Starring: Adam Scott, Lizzy Caplan, Martin Starr
• Genre: Comedy

With the recent revival of Party Down, now is the perfect time to get caught up on the cult comedy hit that many people missed the first time around. The series follows a group of aimless people working for a catering company with each episode following them as they struggle at a new fancy event. With Adam Scott, Lizzy Caplan, Megan Mullally, and Martin Starr, it is one of the most impressive comedy ensembles on Prime Video.

44

The Wheel Of Time (2021 – )

• Numbers Of Seasons: 1
• Starring: Rosamund Pike, Daniel Henney, Madeleine Madden
• Genre: Adventure

The Wheel of Time is an ambitious show, but like every production adapting a massive series of books, its first episodes must first cover complex world-building and the introduction of a diverse range of characters and groups, such as the powerful Aes Sedai, before jumping into the story. That’s something that might scare off some viewers, but its groundbreaking source material promises thrilling seasons ahead. Following the journey of the “chosen one,” whose power can turn the whole kingdom against him and his friends, Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time offers an inventive magic system and a fantastical world full of wonders.

43

Ray Donovan (2013-2020)

• Numbers Of Seasons: 7
• Starring: Liev Schreiber, Jon Voight, Paula Malcomson
• Genre: Crime, Drama

The crime series Ray Donovan featured an intense and captivating performance from Liev Schreiber in the title role. Ray Donovan comes from a rough and complicated Boston family and uses his streetwise approach to operate as a fixer for the rich and famous of Los Angeles. Seeing Ray take his brute force approach to these problems was always a thrill even as this flawed character continued down a darker path as the series went on.

42

The Man In The High Castle (2015-2019)

• Numbers Of Seasons: 4
• Starring: Alexa Davalos, Luke Kleintank, Rufus Sewell
• Genre: Drama, Thriller

Set in an alternate reality, The Man in the High Castle imagines America if Germany and Japan had won World War II. The series follows a group of rebel heroes seeking to overthrow the oppressive regime. The spy thriller mixed with historical fiction makes for a hugely entertaining ride with intrigue, action, and plenty of twists throughout.

41

Monk (2002-2009)

• Numbers Of Seasons: 8
• Starring: Tony Shalhoub, Ted Levine, Traylor Howard
• Genre: Comedy, Crime

With Poker Face bringing back the detective case-of-the-week style of shows, subscribers might be interested in checking out Monk. Tony Shalhoub stars as a brilliant sleuth with severe OCD who struggles through his issues to help police investigate various crimes. Shalhoub is a funny and quirky lead, creating a truly unique detective who ranks among the best TV sleuths ever.

40

Chuck (2007-2012)

• Numbers Of Seasons: 5
• Starring: Zachary Levi, Yvonne Stahovski, Adam Baldwin
• Genre: Action, Comedy

While his future in the DCU might be in doubt, Zachary Levi could always return to his breakout hero role in Chuck. Levi plays the titular character, a computer geek who accidentally downloads government secrets into his brain becoming a key asset to the CIA and NSA. Mixing comedy and action in a really entertaining way, Chuck is a light-hearted take on the spy genre with a great sense of humor and fun characters.

39

Billions (2016-)

• Numbers Of Seasons: 6
• Starring: Paul Giamatti, Damien Lewis, Maggie Siff
• Genre: Drama

Before Succession invited audiences into the backstabbing world of the wealthiest people, Billions offered a fun look at such a show. The series is a battle between a smart and ambitious US Attorney and a powerful and ruthless hedge fund king. With a cast led by Paul Giamatti and Damien Lewis, Billions is an intense ride with some complex and shady characters with endless resources at their disposal.

38

Bosch (2014-2021)

• Numbers Of Seasons: 7
• Starring: Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector, Lance Reddick
• Genre: Crime

Bosch feels like a throwback show to the old hard-boiled detective series of yesteryear but in a good way. Titus Welliver plays Harry Bosch, a Los Angeles police detective who works his cases with total commitment but sometimes plays by his own rules. The premise might sound like one of an endless number of cops shows that have been on the air over the years, but there is a style and storytelling skill here that elevates it above the genre along with its captivating lead character.

37

The Terminal List (2022-)

• Numbers Of Seasons: 1
• Starring: Chris Pratt, Taylor Kitsch, Constance Wu
• Genre: Action, Thriller

After starring in big franchises like Jurassic World and Guardians of the Galaxy, Chris Pratt made the move to television for the intense action series The Terminal List. Pratt plays James Reece, a Navy SEAL who is struggling with guilt after being the only surviving member of his platoon after a mission gone wrong. Back home, he finds himself drawn into a conspiracy and going on a relentless path of revenge. The show was a big hit last summer and looks to be launching a new television franchise with a new season of The Terminal List and a spin-off show in the works.

36

NewsRadio (1995-1999)

• Numbers Of Seasons: 5
• Starring: Dave Foley, Maura Tierney, Phil Hartman
• Genre: Comedy

One of the most underrated sitcoms of all time can finally find the audience it deserves as NewsRadio is available on Prime Video. The show follows the broadcasters and employees at a local news radio station dealing with conflicting personalities and typical workplace shenanigans. Like many sitcoms of this kind, NewsRadio excels thanks to its ensemble of funny actors with the late Phil Hartman as a standout of the cast.

35

Gangs Of London (2020-)

• Numbers Of Seasons: 1
• Starring: Sope Dirisu, Joe Cole, Michelle Fairley
• Genre: Action, Crime

Prime Video subscribers who are missing Peaky Blinders after its end on television should check out Gangs of London as a possible replacement. The series follows a family in the London criminal underworld who lose their patriarch to a random murder and find themselves surrounded by enemies as his son seeks to take over. The show is an intense crime story but the spectacular and brutal action–from fights to extended shootouts–make it unlike anything on television.

34

Boston Legal (2004-2008)

• Numbers Of Seasons: 5
• Starring: James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen
• Genre: Comedy, Drama

There are a lot of legal shows on television, but few have as strange a tone as Boston Legal. William Shatner and James Spader star as ethically dubious lawyers running a firm dealing in civil cases. There is a quirky sense of humor to the show even when the cases are more intense than expected. Unlike other shows of its kind, Boston Legal knew how to have fun with its colorful characters and bright cast.

33

The Peripheral (2022 – )

• Numbers Of Seasons: 1
• Starring: Chloe Grace Moretz, Gary Carr, Jack Reynor
• Genre: Drama, Mystery

Chloë Grace Mortez is making a name for herself as a genre star with projects such as The 5th Wave, Carrie, and the Prime Video show The Peripheral, where she plays a young woman who accesses an alternate reality and is troubled by chilling visions of her future. The show is perfect to binge-watch since every episode offers a new piece to a complex puzzle, exploring the endless possibilities of a parallel world.

32

The Expanse (2015 – 2022)

• Numbers Of Seasons: 6
• Starring: Steven Strait, Dominique Tipper, Wes Chatham
• Genre: Sci-Fi

The Expanse is a sci-fi show set hundreds of years in the future, introducing a universe-scale problem after humanity conquers most of the solar system. Despite The Expanse’s abrupt ending in season 6, what the show does best is it addresses political rivalries that are technically so far out of reality, while successfully showcasing how humanity makes the same mistakes over and over again.

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The Wilds (2020-2022)

• Numbers Of Seasons: 2
• Starring: Rachel Griffiths, Sophia Ali, Shannon Berry
• Genre: Adventure, Drama

In The Wilds, after a plane crash leaves a bunch of teens stranded on a desert island, they realize overcoming their differences and traumas might be their most difficult task. Mixing the psychological appeal of the classic novel Lord of the Flies with inventive shows like Lost and Yellowjackets, this isn’t the typical story about people surviving on a remote island. To begin with, the narrative structure foreshadows many events that are yet to occur, highlighted by the characters’ conversations with their investigators.