35 of the Absolute Best TV Shows on Prime Video (2023)

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The gripping western drama series The English stars Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer as an unlikely duo traveling through a treacherous landscape. The first episode of the limited series introduces some terrifying characters and reveals a little of what motivates the two leads, Blunt's English aristocrat and Spencer's former cavalry scout Pawnee, to push on in the face of danger. Gorgeous visuals and excellent acting make English worth watching.

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Con artist Marius escapes from prison, only to be chased by the gangster he robbed. He then assumes the identity of his cellmate Pete and returns to the life of the estranged family from Pete, who knows nothing. Bryan Cranston brings all the seriousness to gangster Vince in this festive comedy-drama. The twists and turns and risky situations will help you get through the addictive episodes as fast as Pete gets the cons out of him.

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A more recent Prime Video entry, As We See It, earns a spot among its best shows. Starring three actors who identify as autistic, this heartwarming series follows young adults on the autism spectrum as they work, make friends, and find love. neurotypical actorsoften play autistic characterson screen, so the cast sets him apart. It's also heartfelt, funny, and touching, with well-rounded characters you'll want to root for. I could leave the programbrilliant score from MetacriticThey speak for themselves, but whatever convinces you, this should be your next watch.

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Sublime filmmaker Barry Jenkins (Moonlight) tackles the adaptation of Colson Whitehead's novel The Underground Railroad in a powerful 10-episode series. Set in the American South during the 19th century, the fictional story follows black people trying to escape slavery through a network of hidden trails and tunnels. Harnessing magical realism and a superb cast, including Thuso Mbedu and William Jackson Harper, The Underground Railroad is a thrilling and chilling triumph.

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This gripping British series is, yes, about an informant and the dark territory involved in coercing someone into taking on the dangerous role. Paddy Considine (who now has a role in the Game of Thrones prequel) stars as DS Gabe Waters, a counter-terrorism officer tasked with infiltrating a far-right movement in West Yorkshire. Along with an excellent Bel Powley (The Morning Show, The King of Staten Island) as the curious young DC Holly Morten, he tries to bring British Pakistani Raza (Nabhaan Rizwan) on board to uncover information about a possible terrorist attack. A provocative thriller that will keep you on your toes.

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Buckle up for a new animated series centering on a rowdy, burping group of misfits called the Vox Machina. Based on the Dungeons & Dragons Critical Role web series (you don't have to be familiar with it to enjoy this show), The Legend of Vox Machina sees its protagonists go from being bankrupt rogues to accepting a mission to prevent it from forming. the evil. in Exandria. We are introduced to the characters in a musical number that takes place in the middle of the first episode. That's right, I said musical number. But you will be depressed by every element that this program presents to you. Why would someone choose these misfits to fight for the kingdom? "Well...they have a bear," admits a royal judge.

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Prime Video's highly anticipated and extremely expensive fantasy series has made its mark (and it's a good thing, too, since Amazon has already committed to four more seasons). The series brings stunning visuals, a sprawling cast, and a sense of adventure to the streaming service. It is set thousands of years before The Lord of the Rings and, in part, follows a young version of the character Galadriel, played by Morfydd Clark.

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If you're in a particularly meditative state, reflecting on life, relationships, and the big decisions we make in life, Forever will gently set your world on fire. June (Maya Rudolph) and Oscar (Fred Armisen) are a married couple navigating their suburban lives until unexpected twists and turns lead them into otherworldly territory. Stick with the slow-burn first episode and you'll be rewarded with an exceptionally crafted eight-episode series, gently enveloping you in your visually beautiful and meaningful dream.

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Prime Video resurrected The Kids in the Hall, the Emmy-nominated Canadian comedy show that originally aired from 1988 to 1995. (By "resurrected," I mean the show literally exhumes the members of the comedy troupe from a grave in which they were buried. .) buried at the end of the original program. That's just the beginning of the fun.) Follow the comedians as they go crazy over mislabeled desserts, fight over imaginary love interests, and write the last fax on Earth. But be careful: some of these sketches arehighlyNSFW.

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A 1950s housewife turned comedian? This brilliant series from Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino is packed with brilliant performances from Rachel Brosnahan and Alex Borstein, with dialogue to match. Set in vibrant and ever-changing New York, our charming heroine shines as a comedian as she fulfills her duties as an upper-class Jewish-American housewife. With stunning visuals, warmth, and enthusiasm, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is the complete package.

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Prime Video's TV series A League of Their Own is inspired by the 1992 film of the same name and features new characters played by Abbi Jacobson, D'Arcy Carden and others. In the first episode of the dramedy, the women try out for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in the 1940s. The show explores themes of race and sexuality and offers a satisfying period setting and compelling characters.

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This unique series uses theRotoscoping Technical Animationto tell the story of a young woman who, after being in a near-fatal car accident, discovers that she can manipulate time. Curious, right? It Gets Better: Bob Odenkirk plays Alma's dead father, who enlists her help to investigate her murder. Curving through time and space, Undone is surreal and beautifully existential for anyone looking for deep material.

Seven strangers are given the same sentence of communal revenge in this riveting comedy thriller set in Bristol, England. The six-episode show is funny, dark and moving, offering an engaging look into the backgrounds of its criminals and the relationships that form between them. The plot thickens when some members of the group come across a bag of money. If you need another freebie, the show is co-created by Stephen Merchant, who co-created the UK version of The Office.

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A sex scandal in the UK Parliament? Starring Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw? You can thank Russell T. Davies for dramatizing this part of late 1970s British politics. Jeremy Thorpe, a Liberal Member of Parliament, wants to silence hapless ex-lover Norman before his career ends in tatters. He looks at the murder conspiracy, the grand trial, and the scrutiny of the media through the darkly funny lens of A Very English Scandal.

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If somehow the Fleabag train passed you, it's time to let it hit you with all its incredible force. Phoebe Waller-Bridge writes and stars in the extraordinary comedy-turned-play series. A thirty-something woman who runs a cafe lives a sex-filled life with a sense of humor that belies the tragedies she has yet to come to terms with. Almost word-for-word perfect, with a fourth-wall-breaking device, Fleabag often goes out of its way to surprise and devastate you while still being ridiculously funny.

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Are you going on a spree with Katheryn Hahn after WandaVision? Marvel's favorite new witch starred in a memorable season of this 2016 comedy. Her character's name is equally memorable: Chris Kraus, an artist and filmmaker who moves to Texas with her husband. She quickly falls for the scholarship sponsor, played by Kevin Bacon. Yes, Kevin Bacon is on it. The dynamics of his marriage change as his crush defies everything in intelligent, provocative, adult ways. Sadly, I Love Dick didn't get a second season, but the first one is well worth it.

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Featuring Carrie Fisher's latest television role, Catastrophe is a romantic comedy about confused and chaotic people. Londoner Sharon and Bostonian Rob have a week-long affair that results in an unplanned pregnancy and Rob moves to the UK to start a family. The tricky part: Sharon and Rob don't know anything about each other. Covering age, gender, parenthood, marriage, and love in her open book, Catastrophe is an excellent rom-com that offers four seasons to devour.

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Transparent's unique story follows the Pfefferman brothers who discover that their father is turning into a woman named Maura. Other aspects of the Pfeffermans' lives, including a bitter marriage and a disappointing son, give this tightly scripted comedy-drama an identifiable edge. Poignant and ambitious, Transparent is a sight to see.

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A dramedy set in the New York City classical music scene, Mozart in the Jungle is every bit as whimsical as its title suggests. Future oboist Hailey meets the eccentric maestro Rodrigo, charged with revitalizing the New York Symphony. Without getting lost in the jargon, Mozart in the Jungle charmingly reveals an edgier side to the world of strings, playing its own symphony of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll.

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The Boys has taken Amazon by storm with its ultraviolent tale of vigilante anti-heroes seeking revenge on the world's most beloved superheroes. But these heroes are not what they seem: their corporate masters cover up their shady personal lives, including sexual harassment and outlandish murders. With social commentary, dark humor and gore, The Boys takes an exciting and relentless step away from the familiar genre.

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Though The Tick was sadly canceled after two seasons, the superhero comedy still delivers colorful, fast-paced action with unwavering irony. Based on the comic book character, The Tick is a bulletproof hero who dons a suit, yes, blue. Your helper? Meek Arthur who wears a... moth suit. Your enemy is Terror, a super villain from the underworld of your city. If you want to sit back and watch pure superhero entertainment, you've found the right show.

For those who aren't fans of cartoons, Invincible might just be your converter, along with other adult cartoons like BoJack Horseman and Rick and Morty. Based on a comic by Robert Kirkman, the creator of The Walking Dead, Invincible follows 17-year-old Mark Grayson and his training to become a superhero as his father, who happens to be the most powerful superhero on the planet. . . The episodes are almost 50 minutes long, connected in one big, blood-splattered story. A subversive series with a great cast starring Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh and J.K. Simmons, Invincible will immerse you in his intelligent animated world.

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This comprehensive documentary series tells the story of Lorena Bobbitt, the woman who severed her husband's penis in 1993. It covers the incident and two subsequent trials, incorporating a wide range of interviews that add illuminating context to events that occurred decades ago. . It brings much-needed attention to the abuse Bobbitt is said to have suffered at the hands of her husband, John Wayne Bobbitt. Executive produced by Jordan Peele, this well-researched series deserves your attention.

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In LulaRich, the directors of the Hulu documentary Fyre Festival explore the dark side of network marketing company LuLaRoe. The four-part docu-series interviews founders DeAnne and Mark Stidham and paints a not-so-rosy picture of the women's fashion giant known for its colorful leggings and patterned tops. In the paper, the women who joined the company (investing a fair amount of money in the process) dealt with smelly products, a toxic culture, and challenges in reaching financial goals. Get ready for a well-crafted and intriguing docu-series highlighting the stories of former LuLaRoe retailers.

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Directed by the stellar Erin Doherty, this British thriller will grab your attention. It centers on Becky, a temporary worker with an unusual hobby: assuming different identities to sneak into high-end art galleries and yoga classes. When a woman she obsessively follows on Instagram dies suddenly, she tries to find out more details, once again posing as someone else. She gets out of your timeline and watch this six-episode limited series.

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While the second season of Homecoming hasn't picked up, the first season has hit the ground running. Julia Roberts stars in this psychological thriller about an Army rehab clinic run by questionable owners. Using an effective mystery-building narrative that spans two timelines, Homecoming is full of tension and paranoia as it reveals what the facility's true purpose is. Fun fact: the series uses therealdozens of movies from Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick and more.

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The Man in the High Castle imagines an alternate history where the Axis powers (Rome-Berlin-Tokyo) win World War II. Based on a novel by Philip K. Dick, the series follows characters from the 1960s who live in a parallel universe where Nazi Germany and the Empire of Japan control the United States. But there are impossible news footage emerging from a world where Germany and Japan lose the war, prompting some to revolt. To really emphasize its dystopian credentials, The Man in the High Castle is directed by producer Ridley Scott. Fully realized and plot focused, this is immersive television.

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This seven-season police procedural, inspired by the novels of Michael Connelly, does everything right for the old-fashioned crime drama. We follow Los Angeles police detective Harry Bosch, played by Titus Welliver, who is haunted by the death of his mother. While he catches serial killers and keeps his family safe, he investigates his murder. Functional and no-nonsense, Bosch provides a constant mystery with equally steadfast leadership. Good news: A spin-off series is in the works on Amazon's IMDb TV, keeping Welliver as the titular detective.

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This dark and gritty series is set in the late 19th century on the streets of Whitechapel, a place that once terrified Jack the Ripper. Detective Inspector Edmund Reid (Matthew Macfadyen) and the police must deal with the aftermath of the Ripper murders, which have left the London area in a state of lawlessness. Beautiful performances, strong characters, and most importantly, strong dialogues make episodic mysteries even more exciting and engaging. Five magnificent seasons (6 to 8 episodes each) await you.

If a coming-of-age story with a summer landscape, a teenage love triangle, and a Taylor Swift-heavy soundtrack sounds appealing to you, read on. The show centers on Belly (actress Lola Tung), who takes a long-awaited annual trip to a beach house with her mother and her brother. But she looks a little different than the last time she stepped foot on Cousin's Beach and spent time with her mother's best friend, Conrad, and Jeremiah's children. Young adult author Jenny Han wrote the book on which the television series is based and serves as one of the showrunners.

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You'll either fall head over heels or raise an unimpressed eyebrow with this novel based on Nancy Mitford's 1945 novel of the same name. The Pursuit of Love follows two cousins ​​who represent different ways of life. Lily James is Linda Radlett, whose exuberant romantic adventures take her from London to Paris. Meanwhile, Emily Beecham is Fanny Logan, navigating the confines of married life. If you're in the mood, this three-episode miniseries will take you on a story of happiness and sadness, laughter and pain.

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Looking for love? With Love could be the perfect feel-good rom-com. The charming premise finds the Diaz siblings, Lily and Jorge, cruising through major holidays throughout the year, from Halloween to Christmas, major holidays that put pressure on singles seeking romantic relationships. Follow the Diaz's on their journey, along with their charming and sometimes delightfully clumsy extended family. A sincere and pleasant breeze.

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The first episode of Paper Girls, a new sci-fi television series based on the popular comics by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang, features four children riding bicycles on their paper delivery routes in the 1988 sci-fi film Has eaten too much (yes, the Netflix hit Stranger Things), the Prime Video show stands out in its own right. Watch as the girls travel through time, face off against powerful adversaries, and learn more about themselves. Another reason to watch? Comedian Ali Wong is in the cast.

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Amazon has rescued The Expanse from the realm of canceled television, bringing us up to six seasons. Good thing they did, because The Expanse is smart sci-fi with realistic characters, high production values, and a dash of detective noir. Set in a future where humanity has colonized the Solar System, a conspiracy threatens to start a cold war between the major powers. A group of antiheroes are in the center. Expect more space western themes in the consistently excellent subsequent seasons.

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This horror anthology series not only features Japanese folklore and explorers heading into unknown territory, but its first chapter stars pre-Chernobyl Jared Harris. He plays the captain of the Arctic exploration ships that end up trapped in the ice. Adding to the harsh conditions and cabin fever, an unknown presence in the fog stalks the crew. Mixed with atmospheric terror, The Terror is gripping, prestige horror. The Terror is available on Prime Video in Australia and on AMC in the US (here is a VPN guide).

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