Amazon Prime Video has quietly assembled one of the most impressive collections of streaming content, particularly if you’re a fan of thrillers, prestige dramas, or just plain cool genre-bending shows. Whether you’re in the mood for something intense, emotional, funny, or just plain weird, there’s plenty of great stuff to check out on Prime. Here’s a rundown of the shows that are currently standing out.
15. Steal
Steal is the type of thriller that gets right down to business, throwing the audience directly into the mix from the very first episode. Sophie Turner leads the cast as Zara, a woman who appears to be just an average office worker until her world turns upside down when she gets caught up in a massive heist that is well beyond her wildest dreams.
The thing that really makes Steal stand out is the performance of Sophie Turner. She brings a perfect mix of fear, determination, and instinct to the role of Zara, making her seem like a real person even as the show builds towards a full-blown suspense story. With only six episodes, Steal is the perfect way to spend a weekend.
14. The Night Manager
Almost a decade since its launch, The Night Manager comes back as if no time has elapsed. Tom Hiddleston and Olivia Colman reprise their roles with ease, exuding the same charm and depth that made the first season so iconic. Years after the events of the first season, the new episodes inject a much-needed dose of life into the series while retaining its distinct flavor.
The narrative revolves around Jonathan Pine, a former hotel manager and reluctant spy, as he is once again pulled into the world of arms dealers and espionage. With its global settings, sleek aesthetic, and moments of extreme graphic violence, The Night Manager is a refined and engrossing spy thriller that knows precisely what it is doing.
13. Fallout
Fallout is a welcome exception in the world of video game adaptations, as it seems to have a deep understanding of the source material. The show is set in a retro-futuristic, post-nuclear Los Angeles and combines dark humor, violence, and moral absurdity as the characters struggle to survive in a radioactive wasteland of mutants, power armor, and ever-changing allegiances.
The series stars Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins and is produced by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. It strikes a great balance between spectacle and character-driven storytelling. Its stylized aesthetic and sharp wit make it stand out from other post-apocalyptic shows, and it has been well-received by fans and critics alike. It’s just plain weird, smart, and ridiculously fun.
12. Gen V
Gen V is the savage world of The Boys transplanted into a superhero college, and then it just falls apart. The show is about Marie Moreau, a young supe trying to make her way at Godolkin University, where ambition and corruption are masked by a shiny veneer.
Like its parent show, Gen V is unapologetically violent, satirical, and morally complex. It is also cringeworthy, often disturbing, and yet still manages to create real emotional investment. The show is a loving tribute to the late Chance Perdomo, and Gen V is a must-watch for anyone who loves this dark corner of the universe.
11. The Girlfriend
The Girlfriend is a slow-burning psychological thriller that lives on discomfort. Robin Wright stars as Laura, a successful gallery owner whose entire identity is wrapped up in her relationship with her son. When he brings home his new girlfriend, Cherry, Laura’s suspicions quickly turn to obsession.
The show is told through multiple perspectives, keeping you guessing at motives and what’s true the entire time. Olivia Cooke is terrifyingly good as Cherry, while Wright is chilling as the controlling and denying Laura. The Girlfriend is tense, unsettling, and impossible to look away from.
10. Reacher
Reacher is long overdue as a proper adaptation of the legendary Lee Child series. Alan Ritchson brings Jack Reacher to life with his physical presence and wit, making him seem as if he’s been pulled from the pages of a book. This Reacher is as much about his instincts as he is about his brawn.
Season three turns even darker as Reacher attempts to pull out an undercover DEA informant, finding himself in a very bad place. The no-nonsense action, sharp dialogue, and hard-boiled attitude of this series make it a pure joy to watch. It’s like having comfort food for those who like their crime stories with a hard edge.
9. The Expanse
The Expanse is science fiction on the grandest of scales. It takes place in a future where humanity has colonized the solar system, and it follows the politics and struggles of this new society. It begins with a simple missing persons case, but it quickly escalates into something much, much bigger.
A fan favorite for its attention to world-building and storytelling, the series strikes a perfect harmony between science and emotional investment. The fact that Amazon chose to revive it after being canceled allowed it to reach its full potential, making The Expanse one of the most acclaimed sci-fi series of the past decade.
8. Bosch
Bosch is a crime procedural series that deserves its gritty reputation. Titus Welliver’s portrayal of Harry Bosch is that of a highly principled detective who finds himself in the gray areas of Los Angeles homicide cases. The series never resorts to easy answers or shortcuts in favor of more dramatic storytelling.
Over several seasons, Bosch has been able to sustain a high level of writing and tension. Its spin-off series, Bosch: Legacy, demonstrates that the character still has plenty of stories left to tell. If you are a fan of crime series that treat you like an intelligent person, then this series is definitely one to check out.
7. Jack Ryan
Jack Ryan brings back Tom Clancy’s beloved analyst as a contemporary action hero, with John Krasinski surprising in the role with a welcome level of physicality and passion.
The show is very effective at combining politics and action, with high production values and exotic locations around the world. Even if the plots are a little familiar, the delivery is smooth and entertaining, making Jack Ryan an easy call for fans of action thrillers.
6. The Boys
The Boys is a deconstruction of superhero lore, taking it apart with glee. In this reality, superheroes are celebrities who use their powers for their own gain, and a group of misfits is out to take them down.
With Karl Urban and Antony Starr’s deranged Homelander at the helm, The Boys is a violent, dark, and often disturbing show. But it’s also a commentary on the dangers of fame, power, and blind loyalty. As it nears the end of its final season, The Boys remains as bold as ever.
5. Invincible
Invincible is an animated series that is far from kid-friendly. The show follows Mark Grayson as he discovers he has superpowers and trains to become a hero just like his father, Omni-Man—the most powerful superhero on the planet.
What begins as a traditional coming-of-age tale quickly spirals into something much darker and more complex. Featuring exceptional voice acting from Steven Yeun, J.K. Simmons, and Sandra Oh, Invincible is one of the best animated shows that Prime Video has to offer.
4. The Wheel of Time
The Wheel of Time is a sweeping fantasy epic that Prime Video has brought to life on a massive scale. Rosamund Pike leads the cast as Moiraine, a woman of great power who is guiding a young group of individuals who may hold the key to saving or destroying the world.
As the seasons pass, the show becomes more complex, adding layers of politics, morality, and impending doom. With its rich world-building and talented ensemble cast, The Wheel of Time has established itself as a must-watch for fans of epic fantasy.
3. Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Smith is a spin on the traditional spy-romance genre, but with a more muted, weird, and complex emotional sensibility. The series stars Donald Glover and Maya Erskine as two agents who are assigned to go undercover as a married couple for their missions.
The series is based on awkward chemistry, dry humor, and intense outbursts of violence. Rather than just focusing on the action, it explores the realms of intimacy, trust, and power struggles, which makes it feel very new and unexpected. It’s a very smart spin on the genre that demands a lot of patience.
2. The Rig
The Rig is a show that takes place almost entirely on a remote oil platform off the coast of Scotland, where the isolation is a horror in and of itself. When strange occurrences start happening, the crew must deal with both supernatural elements and their own paranoia.
The show combines environmental elements with a slow-burning horror, which creates a very tense and very claustrophobic experience. The show has great acting and a very interesting setting, which makes The Rig a standout, especially for those who enjoy dark, high-concept thrillers.
1. Undone
Undone is one of the most ambitious and risk-taking shows on Prime Video. Employing rotoscope animation, it follows the life of Alma, a woman who develops the power to control time after a near-death accident.
As Alma rekindles her relationship with her deceased father, the show explores themes of grief, mental illness, and the fabric of reality itself. With its breathtaking visuals and deeply personal narrative, Undone is unlike any other television show, and that’s what makes it so unforgettable.
Whether you’re in the mood for some serious action, some thoughtful sci-fi, dark humor, or just good storytelling, Amazon Prime Video has something for you. These shows are the best of what Prime Video has to offer: ambitious, innovative, and always pushing the envelope.