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With a vast library of engaging, diverse content, Amazon Prime Video has become a go-to streaming platform for all of us binge-lovers on the couch. From gripping dramas and thrilling mysteries to hilarious comedies and thought-provoking documentaries, there are tons of captivating narratives available at the click of a button. Whether you're a fan of intense action, heartwarming tales, or mind-bending sci-fi, Prime Video's got something for you. Indulge in some quality storytelling and hot performances at the click of a button, using the list below to help clear a path to the very best of the best.
Jury Duty
This wildly popular show is all about an ordinary man surviving extraordinary circumstances—and he has no idea he's the star. Ronald was cast as the Truman in a real-life Truman Show experiment where he was surrounded by actors pretending to be his fellow jury duty members who had all agreed to be part of a documentary on the courtroom process. The only recognizable celebrity is James Marsden, who plays a hilariously jerky version of himself. Warning: you will fall in love with Ronald as he meets the escalating wackiness with super human levels of patience and generosity.
Daisy Jones & the Six
Delve into the world of rock n' roll and the 1970s. Based on the bestseller by Taylor Jenkins-Reid of the same name, Daisy Jones & The Six follows a fictional band with Fleetwood Mac-levels of fame—and drama. Riley Keough and Sam Claflin star.
A Small Light
This show tells the story of Anne Frank, a young Jewish teen whose diary is world-famous for sharing her story of hiding in Amsterdam during the Nazi occupation in WWII. But this series tells her story from the perspective of Miep Gies, a Dutch woman who helped hide the Frank family in their annex for two years.
Citadel
Starring Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden, Citadel is sort of like The Bourne Identity multipled. Two spies almost die during a mission, and end up having their memories wiped. The show follows them rediscovering who they were and what they've done as they fight a new threat.
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Based on the novel by Jenny Han of the same name, this coming-of-age story focuses on 15-year-old Belly and her annual trip to Cousins Beach with her mom, brother, and two best friends. Belly has always been in love with her friend Conrad, but something is different this year and things are changing quickly. Soon, she's wondering if she should actually be with Jeremiah, Conrad's brother.
The Power
Based on the 2016 novel by Naomi Alderman, this series stars Toni Colette as the mother of a teen girl who possesses “the power,” or the ability to shoot electricity out of her fingertips. In this world, teen girls everywhere have suddenly developed this unnerving ability and it quickly changes the balance of power in a patriarchal society.
Dead Ringers
This horror remake of the David Cronenberg film stars Rachel Weisz playing double duty in two roles, twins Elliot and Beverly Mantle. The two party hard in between their focus on woman's health. Yes, they're gynecologists. Soon, the lines between their after-work activities and their business start to blur dangerously.
Paper Girls
In 1988, four young girls are working a difficult paper delivery shift in the wee hours following Halloween. Suddenly, they encounter two groups of time travelers who are battling over the fate of the world and get drawn into the fight. And another era.
Cruel Summer
Popular teen Kate Wallis disappears without a trace, and the show follows the mystery of what happened to Kate while focusing on nerdy, award teen Jeanette Turner. For some reason, after Kate's disappearance, Jeanette seems to almost take her place in the school hierarchy, quickly turning her reputation around. Could these things be related?
The Kids In the Hall
The Kids In The Hall first formed in Canada in 1984 as a live comedy show, in which the five members (Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson) played pretty much all their sketch characters. Their TV show of the same name ran from 1989-1995, and in 2022 they got to release a reboot of new sketches, while bringing back some character favorites from the past. Not many comedy troupes have this level of longevity and it's interesting to see what sticks.
Fleabag
While this show is only two seasons long, each one feels like it can stand alone as its own limited series. Fleabag is a woman who has been unraveling since the death of her mother, followed by the loss of her best friend. Created by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the show (based on her stage play of the same name) is hilarious, devastating, and also, a love story. There is a lot of fourth wall-breaking as Fleabag lets the audience into her life, but in the second season, we learn there's a deeper meaning to that.
Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
This series is based on the extensive writing of J.R.R. Tolkien, and set in the Second Age of Middle-earth—thousands of years before the events in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. This is the prequel for folks who want to know all about the rings, how they were forged, and how elves and men united together to fight the rising evil in Middle-earth.
A League of Their Own
The new show co-created by Abbi Jacobson takes the original movie about the All American Women's Baseball League and expands its universe hugely. It also openly discusses what's only hinted at in the original: that there was a considerable number of queer women in the league and a lot of them dated each other. The love story between Jacobson and co-star D'Arcy Carden brings the already meaningful story to another level.
The Boys
It seems like so many TV shows and films have attempted making a realistic or gritty take on the world of superheroes. Yet The Boys does it well, and continues to outdo itself. With its seemingly endless (but creative) violent deaths, this show is not for the faint of heart. It is, however, a very damning take on how capitalism and the media work together to create figureheads they can so easily lose control of. Jensen Ackles has a significant role in the last season, for the Supernatural fans out there.
Mozart in the Jungle
In this half-hour comedy, Rodrigo (Gael Garcia Bernal) is the new maestro at the New York Symphony and he's there to stir the pot. The show is about love, ambition, artistry, and Rodrigo's connection to a young oboist named Hailey (Lola Kirke) who has her own big dreams.
Modern Love
The popular New York Times column of the same name offers so many stories of love found in all sorts of ways, making it the perfect basis for a TV show. And because there are so many stories, there's a million opportunities for actors, so the cast is incredible: Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey, Dev Patel, Anna Paquin, Minnie Driver, Kit Harington, John Slattery, and Andrew Scott, the Fleabag Hot Priest himself.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Mrs. Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan) goes through quite a transformation in just the very first season of her show following her husband's sudden abandonment. From housewife to stand up comedian, Midge really manages to do everything at 100 percent. Her stand-up might not be for everyone, but the incredible set design and costuming is absolute eye candy.
As We See It
Three roommates named Jack, Harrison, and Violet are all in their twenties, a classic formula for any coming-of-age ensemble show. The difference is these three leads are on the autism spectrum and navigating all the usual drama of those uneasy years from a different, eye-opening perspective.
The Wilds
A combination of Lost and Yellowjackets, The Wilds follows a group of girls who have crashed on a remote island. Only this story is more of a mystery than a tragedy: It turns out the girls are being observed by a few creepy psychiatrists for reasons that remains unfortunately murky at the end of the show's two seasons. But maybe if enough people watch it, we'll get a reboot!
Outer Range
Royal Abbott (Josh Brolin) lives and works in Wyoming as a rancher whose hometown has been thrust into mystery after his daughter-in-law disappears. Royal is trying to hang onto his land, his family, and his sanity.
Aimée Lutkin is the weekend editor at ELLE.com. Her writing has appeared in Jezebel, Glamour, Marie Claire and more. Her first book, The Lonely Hunter, will be released by Dial Press in February 2022.
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