There are hundreds of good shows on Prime Video, from original content to classic favorites. That can make sifting through the platform difficult, especially when you don’t quite know what you want to watch. To help you find the show that’s going to hit the spot, we’ve compiled a list of the best shows on Prime Video so you can spend less time aimlessly scrolling and more time binging. Happy watching!
For more streaming recommendations, check out theBest TV Shows on Netflix Right NowandBest Movies on Prime Video Right Now.
Editor’s note: This article was updated July 2025 to include Ballard.
‘Ballard’ (2025 - Present)
Following the controversial cancellation ofBosch: Legacy, the franchise torch is to be passed toMaggie Q’s Renée Ballard. After making her debut at the end of the aforementioned series,Ballardis back in her own tale, tackling the toughest puzzles as part of the LAPD’s new cold case division. Looking to fill the void in millions of fans' viewing habits following the loss ofLegacy,Ballardpromises to be both a reminder of the franchise’s hard-hitting nature as well as a breath of fresh air with a new and exciting lead. -Jake Hodges
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‘We Were Liars’ (2025 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | IMDb: 8.6/10
We Were Liars
Created byCarina Adly MacKenzieandJulie Plec, this brand-new addition to Prime Video’s catalog followsEmily Alyn Lind’s Cady Sinclair, the teenage daughter of a wealthy family who spend their summers on a private island. However, two years ago, a tragic incident occurred that Cady can’t remember. Now, she is back on the island, determined to uncover the truth. A whodunnit set against the gorgeous backdrop of a stunning island is nothing new, butWe Were Liarsoffers fans of this particular sub-genre a fresh and exciting mystery featuring top-tier talent to sink their teeth into. -Jake Hodges
‘The Better Sister’ (2025 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 71% | IMDb: 7.0/10
The Better Sister
The trend of female-led mystery thrillers continues on Prime withThe Better Sister. The series follows Chloe (Jessica Biel), a high-powered woman with the perfect family life, who hides her offbeat addict sister in the shadows. However, when Chloe’s husband is brutally murdered, deep secrets are uprooted in a family that had long wished them buried. Featuring a star-studded cast that includes Biel,Elizabeth Banks,Corey Stoll, and others, this tantalizing, twisting mystery is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout. -Jake Hodges
‘Overcompensating’ (2025)
Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 7.8/10
Overcompensating
Created byBenito Skinnerand co-produced by A24,Overcompensatingis a college comedy drama series starring Skinner as a closeted former football player who befriends a high school outsider (Wally Baram). Following their wild, chaotic coming-of-age journey, the show explores the lengths to which people overcompensate on the way to finding themselves. The show also starsMary Beth Barone,Adam DiMarco,Rish Shah, and more in significant roles, and the series is executive produced (and executive music produced) byCharli XCX, who guest stars as herself.
One of the most hotly anticipated shows of the summer,Overcompensatingpremiered on Prime Video on August 25, 2025. A funny and endearing series with a great deal of heart, the show received two Gotham TV Award nominations ahead of its release. Ultimately,Overcompensatingis a hilariously unpredictable comedy about navigating questions of love, identity, pride, and belonging, not to mention hookups, fake IDs, and underage drinking. In other words, it’s college.
‘The Family Man’ (2019 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | IMDb: 8.7/10
The Family Man
This critically adored series, created byKrishna D.K.andRaj Nidimoru, follows one man’s attempt to balance his high-pressure professional and family lives. An important, underpaid part of the National Investigation Agency, his attempts to protect his country from danger threaten to spill into his personal life. Boasting a perfect 100% rating from Rotten Tomatoes,The Family Manmight have flown under your radar, but it marks a stellar action-centric tale of familial love that simply can’t be missed. -Jake Hodges
Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | IMDb: 7.2/10
The Narrow Road to the Deep North
This series, based onRichard Flanagan’s novel of the same name, followsJacob Elordi’s Dorrigo Evans as he navigates the perils of World War II. Split into three parts, the story depicts life before, during, and after combat, specifically focused on Evans’ romance with his uncle’s wife, Amy (Odessa Young). Gripping from start to finish,The Narrow Road to the Deep Northis an immersive viewing experience that perfectly captures its period setting. Unsettling and thoroughly moving, there’s a reason critics have awarded this series a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. -Jake Hodges
‘Étoile’ (2025 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 85% | IMDb: 7.3/10
This brand-new Prime Video series, created byDanielandAmy Sherman-Palladino, follows the inner workings of two prestigious ballet companies amid a struggling industry climate. To save themselves, the companies decide to swap their most talented dancers, but will it work? A fascinating, ultimately bingeable story,Étoileis a new show you won’t want to miss. Alongside the genius minds of its creators, the show also boasts an impressive cast, including the likes ofLuke Kirby,Charlotte Gainsbourg,John Lam, and others. -Jake Hodges
‘#1 Happy Family USA’ (2025 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | IMDb: 6.3/10
#1 Happy Family USA
This brand-new animated series from the minds ofRamy YoussefandPam Bradyfollows the Muslim-American Hussein family as they navigate a volatile early noughties America. The animated sitcom will seemingly always prove popular, and this may just be the next big entry into the genre. Featuring witty jokes and a biting political edge,#1 Happy Family USAjoins an exciting list of new Prime shows, with eight episodes launching all at once for your next binge. -Jake Hodges
‘Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Beginning’ (2025)
Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 7.0/10
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-
With a title you simply can’t miss,Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Beginningfollows a teenager who forms a life-changing friendship with a refugee. Together, the pair join underground mecha duels, with the arrival of a strange figure ready to set them on an unlikely journey. A fast-paced, visually electric new show,Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXis the 16th entry in theGundamanime series. For any fan of Japanese animation, this is a show you’ll definitely want to check out. -Jake Hodges
‘The Bondsman’ (2025 - Present)
The Bondsman
A product ofBlumhouse Productions, among other contributors,The Bondsmanis the newest big-budget adventure to hit Prime Video. The series followsKevin Bacon’s Hub Halloran, a resurrected bounty hunter whose second chance at life comes with an evil twist courtesy of Lucifer himself. Featuring a neatly cast ensemble that includes the aforementioned Bacon,Jennifer Nettles, Beth Grant, and others,The Bondsmanis a blend of action, drama, and horror that you simply won’t want to miss. -Jake Hodges
