After sifting through hundreds of shows on Amazon Prime Video, we’ve chosen the best ones available for streaming, from the classics to new originals.<\/b>
\nAmazon Prime Video is not just an aside to Amazon shopping. The streaming service offers tons of quality programming that is worth checking out if you are an Amazon Prime member. From original series like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and The Boys to popular titles like Flack and The Americans, content comes both from North America as well as other countries around the world. One thing that can get frustrating when searching through the library, however, is when you come across a great series only to realize you need a secondary subscription to watch it. We\u2019re here to help with a list of the best of the best series you can watch on Amazon Prime Video right now, without needing anything but a base Prime subscription. Looking for something else? We\u2019ve also rounded up the best shows on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, and the best movies on Disney+. If you\u2019re looking for your basic and predictable yet thoroughly entertaining crime procedural comedy-drama, Bones will fit the bill. And there are a dozen seasons to get through. As is typical of the genre, each episode deals with a new FBI case file involving human remains and the special agent who works alongside a forensic anthropologist to try and solve it. Stories also delve into the personal lives of the main characters. Loosely based on the life of real forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs and her novels, it\u2019s an interesting look at the intersection and debates between science and empirical evidence and faith and intuition. Created by: Hart Hanson Cast: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin, Eric Millegan, T.J. Thyne, Jonathan Adams, Tamara Taylor Number of seasons: 12 Watch on Amazon Prime The death of a loved one does not seem like the most auspicious start to a comedy series, but One Mississippi is anything but conventional. Starring comedian Tig Notaro as a fictionalized version of herself, the show draws on several tragedies in her real life. Still reeling from breast cancer, fictional Tig returns to her hometown in Mississippi to witness her mother being taken off life support and decides to stay and reconnect with her stepfather and brother. Despite the depressing first chapter, One Mississippi is not an unrelenting drama. The show balances grief and joy in equal measure, examining the long, up-and-down process of trauma and recovery. Created by: Tig Notaro, Diablo Cody Cast: Tig Notaro, Noah Harpster, John Rothman Number of seasons: 2 Watch on Amazon Prime As information technology creeps into every aspect of life, one can\u2019t help but look at the people controlling that technology (corporations, government agencies) with a wary eye. The modern world, at times, seems like the prelude to a cyberpunk dystopia, at least the way Mr. Robot portrays it. The show follows Elliot Alderson (Rami Malek), a paranoid security engineer who, in addition to his day job working for a massive corporation, engages in acts of vigilante hacking. When Elliot is courted by a mysterious activist-hacker known as \u201cMr. Robot,\u201d he has a chance to use his skills for more than acts of petty justice. Mr. Robot has a grand plan to topple society, and Alderson could play a key role. Mr. Robot is a cyber-thriller with a keen grasp of the technology it represents, but don\u2019t mistake technical accuracy for realism \u2014 the show dives headfirst down a rabbit hole of paranoia and espionage, with a plot that constantly challenges the viewer\u2019s perceptions. Created by: Sam Esmail Cast: Rami Malek, Christian Slater, Carly Chaikin Number of seasons: 4 Watch on Amazon Prime A weekly column in The New York Times inspired this romantic comedy anthology series, which premiered in 2019 and features an impressive cast of A-list actors in the first season\u2019s eight episodes. The series follows various residents of New York City as they deal with the trials and tribulations of finding romance and keeping it alive in the modern era. Among the actors appearing in the series\u2019 half-hour episodes are Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey, Andy Garc\u00eda, Dev Patel, John Slattery, Catherine Keener, Cristin Milioti, Sofia Boutella, Ed Sheeran, and Judd Hirsch. The series was renewed for a second season by Amazon. Created by: N\/A Cast: Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey, Andy Garc\u00eda, Dev Patel, Cristin Milioti, Ed Sheeran, Judd Hirsch Number of seasons: 1 Watch on Amazon Prime Titus Welliver plays Los Angeles homicide detective Harry Bosch in this Amazon Studios original series based on Michael Connelly\u2019s series of novels. The first season of the critically acclaimed series has Bosch standing trial for the killing of a serial murder suspect while simultaneously confronting his past when a cold case involving a missing boy suddenly heats up again. After six well-received seasons, Bosch was renewed for a seventh and final season in February 2020. Created by: Eric Overmyer, Daniel Pyne, Michael Connelly, Henrik Bastin, Pieter Jan Brugge, John Mankiewicz Cast: Titus Welliver, Annie Wersching, Amy Price-Francis Number of seasons: 7 Watch on Amazon Prime Inspired by the futuristic paintings and designs of Swedish artist Simon St\u00e5lenhag, the Amazon original series Tales from the Loop centers on a small rural town where people live above \u201cThe Loop,\u201d a machine built to unlock and explore the mysteries of the universe. Duncan Joiner and Rebecca Hall star in this drama that aims to make the science fiction appear more real-life than ever. Created by: Nathaniel Halpern Cast: Duncan Joiner, Rebecca Williams Number of seasons: 1 Watch on Amazon Prime This Indian action thriller, one of Amazon\u2019s international original series, has become massively popular among viewers. Offered in Hindi, it has been described as being \u201cedgy\u201d with a plot that keeps viewers at the edges of their seats. Srikant is a seemingly average middle-class family man, but he harbors a secret: He actually works as an intelligence officer for the Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell (TASC) within the National Investigation Agency. The series offers a nice balance of action and drama with some comedic elements, too. The first season maintains a solid 92% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Created by: Raj & D.K. Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, Samantha Akkineni, Sharib Hashmi, Neeraj Madhav, Pawan Chopra Number of seasons: 2 Watch on Amazon Prime In her first big television role since True Blood, Anna Paquin trades vampire blood for high heels as Robyn, a public relations executive from America navigating the industry in Britain. Despite her best efforts, however, it seems that at every turn, her clients, which include high-maintenance personalities in entertainment, fashion, and sports, keep getting themselves into ridiculous messes, leaving her (alongside her sassy colleagues) to pick up the pieces. Ironically, while Robyn always knows just what to do to get her clients out of tough situations, her sharp wit translates to self-sabotage when it comes to her own personal life. Created by: Oliver Lansley Cast: Anna Paquin, Sophie Okonedo, Genevieve Angelson, Lydia Wilson, Rebecca Benson, Arinze Kene, Marc Warren, Rufus Jones Number of seasons: 2 Watch on Amazon Prime World War II seems to be the most common source for the \u201cWhat if?\u201d scenario in fiction. The Man in the High Castle, based on Philip K. Dick\u2019s novel of the same name, starts with the premise that not only did the Axis powers win the war, but they also occupied the United States afterward, with Imperial Japan governing the West Coast and the Nazis controlling the territory east of the Rockies. The show follows a few different characters living in different regions as they try to endure the occupation and simultaneously investigate a mysterious film reel that depicts an alternate universe where the Allies actually won the war. Dick was a true visionary author, and The Man in the High Castle captures the otherworldly, authoritarian nature of the world he imagined. Rich with intrigue and superb direction, The Man in the High Castle is an exciting thriller. The series wrapped up its impressive run with November 2019\u2019s season 4. Created by: Frank Spotnitz Cast: Alex Davalos, Luke Kleintank, Geoffery Blake, Rupert Evans, Luke Kleintank Number of seasons: 4 Watch on Amazon Prime In the 1980s, with the Cold War getting warmer, American pop culture produced a bounty of movies expressing the anxieties and patriotism of the era: Films like Red Dawn, or 1985\u2019s lesser-known Invasion U.S.A. (starring Chuck Norris). Comrade Detective lifts the aesthetics of \u201980s action cinema and filters them through a (sardonic) communist lens, following a pair of Romanian detectives investigating a plot by Western imperialists to subvert the communist order. The show \u2014 which is framed as an actual show from Romania, dubbed over in English with voices from actors like Channing Tatum and Joseph-Gordon Levitt \u2014 begins with detective Gregor Anghel (a hard-nosed cop who plays by his own rules but gets results) and his partner busting drug dealers, only for a sniper to shoot Anghel\u2019s partner. Out for vengeance, Anghel and his new partner, Iosif Baciu, hunt the killer but stumble on a conspiracy of international proportions. Comrade Detective is a strange show even by the inventive standards of modern television, a parody wrapped in a layer of faux-authenticity, but its odd charms are worth watching. Created by: Brian Gatewood Cast: Channing Tatum, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jenny Slate Number of seasons: 1 Watch on Amazon Prime It\u2019s 1981, President Ronald Reagan has just been elected, and like most Americans, Elizabeth ( Keri Russell) and Philip Jennings ( Matthew Rhys) are enjoying the country\u2019s rising prosperity as the Cold War heats up. Unlike most Americans, however, the Jennings are actually KGB spies. From that singular premise emerges one of the most exciting thrillers on the air today. The political intrigue is exciting, but what makes The Americans stand out is its focus on the Jennings\u2019 marriage. In examining the tensions of married life, the show demonstrates that personal issues like spousal conflict can be every bit as exciting as geopolitical maneuvers. Created by: Joseph Weisberg Cast: Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Holly Taylor Number of seasons: 6 Watch on Amazon Prime Imagine if the Underground Railroad, the hidden routes and safe houses that were used to help enslaved Black people escape in the 1800s, was an actual railroad? This is the premise taken in this historical drama based on the novel of the same name by Colson Whitehead. Made by the same creative team that produced the Oscar-winning film Moonlight, critics praise the \u201csuperb ensemble\u201d and director Barry Jenkins\u2019 \u201csingular eye\u201d and call the story \u201cchallenging and necessary.\u201d At the heart of the story is Cora, who meets Caesar, and together they try to make it to the train and ride toward freedom. Created by: Barry Jenkins Cast: Thuso Mbedu, Chase W. Dillon, Aaron Pierre, Joel Edgerton Number of seasons: 1 Watch on Amazon Prime Taking Jeff Lindsay\u2019s dark and disturbing series of novels and turning them into a compelling crime drama mystery series, Dexter is easily one of the best shows to ever grace the small screen. The sub-par ending aside (redemption may come with the limited series revival), the story of a vigilante serial killer who learns to follow his father\u2019s code and harness his dark urges to only kill criminals who \u201cdeserve it\u201d will quickly get you addicted to its unique premise. Viewers find themselves puzzlingly rooting for and sympathizing with the title character (Michael C. Hall), even though he\u2019s, well, a cold-blooded killer. Dexter struggles to appear \u201cnormal\u201d despite just going through the motions of life, mimicking the behavior of others. His day job helps him accomplish his after-hours pleasures with ease: He\u2019s a skilled blood-spatter analyst for the Miami police, using his access to research victims before he kills. It\u2019s a deliciously devilish series that\u2019ll have you anxious for the upcoming revival. Created by: James Manos Jr. (based on Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay) Cast: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King, Lauren Velez, David Zayas, James Remar, C.S. Lee, Desmond Harrington Number of seasons: 8 Watch on Amazon Prime Over the course of eight seasons, actor Hugh Laurie turned the irascible Gregory House into one of pop culture\u2019s most iconic physicians in this medical drama that ranked among the most popular shows in the world during its run. The series followed House as he used his unique insights to diagnosis puzzling illnesses while simultaneously battling his own addictions. Laurie\u2019s unconventional medical genius was the show\u2019s titular star, but his supporting cast played a big role in making House one of the highest-rated series in the U.S. between 2004 and 2012. Created by: David Shore Cast: Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Robert Sean Leonard Number of seasons: 8 Watch on Amazon Prime This satirical sitcom created by and starring Tina Fey was inspired by her experiences as head writer for Saturday Night Live and ran for seven seasons, earning an astounding 103 Primetime Emmy Award nominations and winning 16 times over the course of its run. The series follows the showrunner of a sketch comedy series who\u2019s forced to juggle the competing interests of her brash network boss, narcissistic actors, and sensitive writers as she attempts to keep her show on the air and successful. Along with Fey, the series\u2019 impressive cast included Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, and Judah Friedlander, among other familiar faces. Created by: Tina Fey Cast: Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Alec Baldwin Number of seasons: 7 Watch on Amazon Prime Red Oaks doesn\u2019t offer much in the way of length. However, while you could easily binge the entire three seasons over a single weekend, the casual pacing makes it more suitable for quick installments. Set during the 1980s, the show is centered on a young tennis player (Craig Roberts) who opts for a job at the exclusive Red Oaks Country Club during the summer between his sophomore and junior year of college. What ensues is a warm and heartfelt nod to the sex comedies that were a staple of that decade. Boasting dry humor and a solid ensemble that includes Ennis Esmer as the hilarious tennis pro, Nash, Red Oaks rises above the raucousness to create characters you really care about. Created by: Gregory Jacobs, Joe Gangemi Cast: Craig Roberts, Jennifer Grey, Paul Reiser Number of seasons: 3 Watch on Amazon Prime People who watched Fox in the early 2000s may have vague memories of a short-lived superhero sitcom called The Tick (based on the comic of the same name), in which a blue-costumed superhero played by the unmistakable Patrick Warburton dealt with supervillains and awkward situations. Amazon\u2019s The Tick is a fresh adaptation of the franchise, with no Warburton in sight (he was just as disappointed as we were), but it maintains the comic\u2019s absurd, cheerful sense of humor. The show follows a superhero called The Tick (Peter Serafinowicz) and his companion, Arthur (Griffin Newman), who fight crime and investigate a conspiracy involving an infamous supervillain called The Terror (Jackie Earle Haley). The Tick is an upbeat palate-cleanser after years of more dour superhero tales, even if it only lasted two seasons before cancellation. Created by: Ben Edlund Cast: Peter Serafinowicz, Griffin Newman, Jackie Earle Haley Number of seasons: 2 Watch on Amazon Prime With a star-studded cast and Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead universe, behind it, it\u2019s no surprise that this new Amazon original series is already receiving rave reviews. While it\u2019s an animated superhero series, Invincible isn\u2019t a show to watch with the kids. As per Kirkman\u2019s signature style, there\u2019s a lot of violence and gore. At the heart of the story is Mark Grayson (voiced by The Walking Dead \u2018s Steven Yeun), the teenage son of the world\u2019s most powerful superhero, Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons). Once Mark turns 18, he begins to develop his own superhero skills and must balance becoming Invincible with being a typical coming-of-age teenage boy, and learning the truth about his dad. Keep an ear out for the members of the Guardians of the Globe superhero team, loosely based on the Justice League, all of whom are voiced by Walking Dead cast members, past and present. Also lending their local talents to the series are A-listers like Zachary Quinto, Gillian Jacobs, Walton Goggins, Seth Rogen, Mark Hamill, Mahershala Ali, and Zazie Beetz. Created by: Robert Kirkman Cast: Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, J.K. Simmons Number of seasons: 1 Watch on Amazon Prime In this critically acclaimed Canadian series, a young woman named Sarah (Tatiana Maslany) has a chance encounter with a woman who looks just like her. This sets Sarah down a path to discovering that she is one of several clones who have been created as part of an ongoing experiment. Soon, she is at odds with the corporation that created her and a mysterious organization that wants to get rid of her. It\u2019s a fast-paced thriller that takes the time to explore themes of self-identity and bioethics. And Maslany does a beautifully captivating job of playing several clones, each of whom has very a distinct personality, mannerisms, and style. Her performance alone, which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award in 2016, is worth watching, with the fascinating story surrounding it as icing on the cake. Created by: Graeme Manson, John Fawcett Cast: Tatiana Maslany, Jordan Gavaris, Dylan Bruce Number of seasons: 5 Watch on Amazon Prime Tom Clancy\u2019s \u201cRyanverse\u201d franchise makes the leap from film to TV with this spy thriller that premiered in 2018 and casts John Krasinski as the titular CIA analyst who finds himself investigating one far-reaching international threat after another. Lost co-creator Carlton Cuse serves as co-creator and executive producer on the Amazon Original series along with Krasinski and Michael Bay (among others), and the show has offered up two well-received seasons so far, with a third on the way. Created by: Graham Roland, Carlton Cuse Cast: John Krasinski, Abbie Cornish, Wendell Pierce Number of seasons: 2 Watch on Amazon Prime You could call this Amazon Prime\u2019s Black Mirror, and you wouldn\u2019t be wrong. The Show is an anthology sci-fi series based on stories from the late science-fiction writer Philip K. Dick, whose work inspired Blade Runner and Amazon series The Man in the High Castle. Electric Dreams \u2018 first season explores injectable consciousness, mind readers, humans beings replaced by robots, and a genocidal presidential candidate, to name a few. The production value is impressive, with Hidden Figures and Moonlight actress Janelle Monae playing an artificially intelligent robot in a metallic suit that looks convincingly realistic. Like Black Mirror, Amazon\u2019s sci-fi series employs some major stars, including Terrence Howard, Bryan Cranston, Steve Buscemi, and Anna Paquin. Those looking for a gripping dose of dark sci-fi will definitely find it here. Created by: N\/A Cast: Geraldine Chaplin, Steve Buscemi, Richard Madden Number of seasons: 1 Watch on Amazon Prime A groundbreaking science fiction series from Gene Roddenberry, Star Trek follows the crew of the Starship Enterprise as they travel on a five-year mission of peace and exploration. Starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy in the roles that launched them into stardom, the Original Series\u2019 79 episodes serve as a cornerstone of television history that spawned nine more (and counting) TV series, both live-action and animated, and 13 feature films. Each episode explores timeless philosophical and social ideas. Star Trek also was famous for its ethnically diverse cast in the tumultuous 1960s, making the series far ahead of its time. Roddenberry envisioned a future where humanity would bring its best traits and ideals into space, and the show shares his boundless idealism. The primitive special effects can make Star Trek seem a bit cheesy to the modern eye, but even its most inept action scenes have a certain bizarre charm to them. Created by: Gene Rodenberry Cast: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley Number of seasons: 3 Consumer tech clerk Chuck Bartowski suddenly finds himself at the center of an international battle between rival spy organizations in this series that aired on NBC for five seasons and starred Zachary Levi and Yvonne Strahovski. Levi portrays slacker hero Bartowski, whose college pal puts him on the CIA\u2019s radar when he sends him an email containing many of the agency\u2019s most important secrets \u2014 a treasure trove of data that ends up stuck in Bartowski\u2019s brain. His predicament soon finds him paired with CIA agent Sarah Walker (Strahovski), who must work with Bartowski to use the information in his head and somehow keep him alive while doing so. Created by: Josh Schwartz, Chris Fedak Cast: Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski Number of seasons: 5 Watch on Amazon Prime One of Amazon\u2019s first original series was created by Roman Coppola, Jason Schwartzman, and Alex Timbers and stars Gael Garc\u00eda Bernal, Malcolm McDowell, and Bernadette Peters as luminaries in the modern classical music scene. Not a bad get for the platform\u2019s first show. Bernal stars as Rodrigo, the brash new conductor of the New York Symphony Orchestra, whose style clashes with the more straight-laced symphony benefactors behind the scenes. However, his talent is undeniable, and as he strikes up a friendship with an up-and-coming oboist (Lola Kirke), it becomes clear that the two of them can bring out the best in each other. Created by: N\/A Cast: Gael Garc\u00eda Bernal, Lola Kirke, Malcolm McDowell, Bernadette Peters Number of seasons: 4 An eight-time Emmy Award winner, Monk casts Tony Shalhoub as private detective Adrian Monk, who assists the homicide department of the San Francisco Police Department with various cases. His powerful deductive skills are matched only by his myriad phobias, which \u2014 along with his obsessive-compulsive disorder \u2014 complicate his work with police investigators. The series concluded its eight-season run in 2009 with a finale that wrapped up one of the show\u2019s longest-running mysteries. Created by: David Hoberman Cast: Tony Shalhoub, Traylor Howard, Ted Levine Number of seasons: 8 Watch on Amazon Prime For years, the trio of Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond drove cool cars and clowned around with each other on the BBC\u2019s Top Gear. Despite their departure from that series, however, the good times keep rolling on The Grand Tour, which reunites the three snarky hosts for a show that is very similar in format to Top Gear. Episodes often feature studio segments and test drives on the show\u2019s test track, the \u201cEboladrome.\u201d As with Top Gear, the best episodes are the ones where the hosts venture to foreign lands, testing unique vehicles on unfamiliar terrain. For car enthusiasts or Top Gear fans not satisfied by that show\u2019s new hosts, The Grand Tour is a welcome return to form. Created by: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, Andy Wilman Cast: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May Number of seasons: 4 Check out the first three of the current five seasons of this riveting Showtime drama that follows Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis), a ruthless hedge fund manager in New York who continues to grow his wealthy portfolio, and increase the power that comes with it. He doesn\u2019t accomplish this on the up-and-up, though, and his sometimes illegal dealings have caught the attention of prosecutor Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti), who is intent on taking Axelrod down. With a mix of fiction and storylines that mirror real-life financial crimes, the series has been lauded for its fresh narrative each season and new character introductions that represent a who\u2019s who of the A-list Hollywood scene. Created by: Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Andrew Ross Sorkin Cast: Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Maggie Siff, Malin Akerman, Toby Leonard Moore, David Costabile, Condola Rashad Number of seasons: 5 Watch on Amazon Prime If you want to watch a star being born, stop what you\u2019re doing and immerse yourself in Rachel Brosnahan\u2019s work as Miriam \u201cMidge\u201d Maisel on the 1950s-set comedy The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Midge is a housewife who pursues a career in stand-up comedy after her husband, Joe Maisel (Michael Zegen), unexpectedly leaves her. After a drunken, impromptu, and mile-a-minute stand-up set that ends with Midge being arrested, hard-nosed venue employee Susie Myerson (Alex Borstein) takes Midge under her wing in hopes of molding a diamond in the rough. The show has won numerous awards and is on track for a fourth season. Created by: Amy Sherman-Palladino Cast: Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen Number of seasons: 3 Watch on Amazon Prime Imagine a future in which humans have colonized every part of the solar system. The Expanse turns that hypothetical future into a powerhouse sci-fi drama. The series is set 200 years from now and centers on a conspiracy that threatens to wipe out the human race. Don\u2019t let the CGI effects and space setting fool you, The Expanse is a riveting drama that tackles the nuances of human conflict in a way that rivals shows like Game of Thrones and Westworld. Here\u2019s a list of the best sci-fi movies on Amazon if you\u2019re looking for more like this. Created by: N\/A Cast: Thomas Jane, Steven Strait, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Cas Anvar, Dominique Tipper Number of seasons: 4 Watch on Amazon Prime Set in the English countryside shortly after the turn of the 20th century, Downton Abbey follows the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their hierarchy of servants. A fascinating look at the English aristocracy at the dawn of the modern age, Downton Abbey deftly balances historical drama with the steamy character-driven conflicts that exist within the family and the staff. Created by: Julian Fellows Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter Number of seasons: 6 Watch on Amazon Prime \u201cHa-ave you met Ted?\u201d Told from the perspective of Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) talking to his teenage kids in the year 2030, the premise of this sitcom is the story of how Ted met their mother. But like any long-winded dad regaling stories of his past, before Ted can recall how he met the love of his life, he waxes nostalgic about all of the women he dated first. Naturally, going into detail about being a single man in his late \u201920s and early \u201930s in New York means delving into everything else in his life at that time, including his career and, most importantly, his close-knit group of friends. The sitcom is Friends for a new generation, and the ensemble cast is made for comedy gold. While there are nine seasons and a total of 208 episodes to get through, it\u2019s worth the investment of time, not only for the big reveal (who\u2019s mom?) but mostly so you can finally be in on the joke when friends and family quote the endless one-liners and references from the show. Created by: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas Cast: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan Number of seasons: 9 Watch on Amazon Prime The horror anthology that is Ryan Murphy\u2019s American Horror Story, though novel, continues to surpass expectations with every passing season. Each essentially functions as a self-contained miniseries, focusing on a repertory cast of characters and a storyline that features its own beginning, middle, and end. Each season \u2014 whether it revolves around a coven of witches, an insane asylum, or a haunted house in the middle of Los Angeles \u2014 features lavish set pieces and campy aesthetics, which add to sterling performances from the likes of Lady Gaga and Academy Award- and Emmy Award-winning Jessica Lange. Many of the seasons even take jabs at current social issues, and they often leave a weird and wonderful impression. Well, that, and an awful taste in your mouth. Created by: Ryan Murphy Cast: Sarah Paulson, Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, Connie Britton, Dylan McDermott, Evan Peters Number of seasons: 9 Watch on Amazon Prime In 2033, people who are near death can be \u201cuploaded\u201d into virtual reality afterlives of their choosing. These VR afterlives are run by six tech firms, setting up a new kind of corporate competition over human death. When Los Angeles party boy Nathan\u2019s (Robbie Amell) self-driving car crashes, his girlfriend uploads him into the luxurious Lakeview digital afterlife. There, he meets Nora, a customer service representative for Lakeview, who onboards Nathan to his version of heaven. The series follows their friendship as Nathan grows accustomed to life away from his loved ones while Nora balances her connection with the virtual Nathan with her real-life financial and personal struggles. Created by: Greg Daniels Cast: Robbie Amell, Andy Allo, Chris Williams Number of seasons: 1 Watch on Amazon Prime This addictive series captures the trials and tribulations of being a teenage girl, combining them with the trauma of being stranded on a deserted island following a supposed plane crash. The Lost meets angsty teen drama examines each young girl, all from very different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, and the hardships they face back home that have shaped their reactions and actions on the island. But to survive the elements means banding together, despite their differences, to make it out alive, even though they all dread what the real world has waiting for them if they do eventually get back home. Viewers are let in on the juicy twist early: The girls didn\u2019t end up on the island by accident. It\u2019s a thrilling series that has quickly become one of the best Amazon originals. Created by: Sarah Streicher Cast: Rachel Griffiths, Sophia Taylor Ali, Shannon Berry, Sarah Pidgeon, Erana James, Jenna Clause, David Sullivan, Troy Winbush, Helena Howard, Reign Edwards, Mia Healey Number of seasons: 1 Watch on Amazon Prime What ripple effects do extramarital affairs have? This intriguing drama explores the answer to that question with a star-studded cast that includes Dominic West, Ruth Wilson, Maura Tierney, and Joshua Jackson. In a unique format, every episode is divided in two, with each half being told from the perspective of one party involved in the infidelity. Naturally, memory bias comes into play as events are recalled far differently by one person than they are by the other. Airing on Showtime for five seasons, the first season, which is now available for streaming, focuses on the perspectives of husband and father Noah (West) and Alison (Wilson), a married waitress with whom he begins a torrid affair. Viewers get to see things from each person\u2019s lens, with subsequent seasons focusing on other characters and how they view the situation. Created by: Sarah Treem, Hagai Levi Cast: Dominic West, Ruth Wilson, Maura Tierney, Joshua Jackson, Julia Goldani Telles, Jake Siciliano, and others Number of seasons: 5 Watch on Amazon Prime This British anthology film series by Steve McQueen ( 12 Years a Slave) has garnered almost universal praise, with the first episode called Mangrove lauded for its strong performances and fierce convictions. It has been described as a \u201cpowerful indictment of institutional racism.\u201d Organized as six independent films to make up season 1, episodes are set in the 1960s, \u201970s, or \u201980s, and each focuses on a different story that involves London\u2019s West Indian community and its fight against racism and discrimination. Episode 1, which stars Leticia Wright ( Black Panther, Black Mirror) and Shaun Parkes ( Lost in Space), follows a group of Black protestors who are wrongfully arrested and charged with inciting a riot and the trial that follows. In episode 3, titled \u201cRed, White, and Blue,\u201d John Boyega (the Star Wars sequel trilogy) stars as a young Black man who wants to join the police force but must fight racism to achieve his goals of changing the institution from within. Created by: Steve McQueen Cast: Leticia Wright, Malachi Kirby, Shaun Parkes, John Boyega, and others Number of seasons: 1 Watch on Amazon Prime At times introspective and moody, at others absurd and raunchy, Fleabag defies easy categorization. In its funnier moments \u2014 such as the intro, which is an elegant, extended soliloquy ending in a sudden smack of a sex joke \u2014 it is one of the sharpest comedies around (season 2 won the 2019 Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series), but underneath it all runs a current of sadness. The show follows a lady known only as \u201cFleabag\u201d ( Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who took home Emmys herself for acting and writing), a neurotic woman juggling a failing business and disastrous personal life. The term fleabag immediately conjures images of filth, and the protagonist\u2019s problems run deeper than her name. Selfish, wanton, and a compulsive liar, she fits in with the various antiheroes that have become popular on television. Uniquely, Fleabag does not keep its damaged lead at a distance; she frequently speaks directly to the viewer in frantic monologues, offering insight into her unquiet mind. Created by: Phoebe Waller-Bridge Cast: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Ben Aldridge, Sian Clifford Number of seasons: 2 Watch on Amazon Prime Streaming services are flooded with various medical shows, but none quite like this comedy-drama that takes a far more comedic look at the life of medical interns (eventually doctors), nurses, hospital administrators, and even the hilarious hospital janitor. The chemistry between the two leads, Zach Braff and Donald Faison, who play co-workers, doctors, and super-close best friends (who often still act like they\u2019re in college), is off the charts. But it\u2019s the entire cast, brilliant writing, and unique concept that sees the protagonist John \u201cJ.D.\u201d Dorian (Braff) narrating his story, interspersed with daydream sequences, that make it stand out from the many other more serious and intense medical dramas. Created by: Bill Lawrence Cast: Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, Neil Flynn, Ken Jenkins, John C. McGinley, Judy Reyes, Eliza Coupe, Kerry Bishe, Michael Mosley, Dave Franco Number of seasons: 9 Watch on Amazon Prime Of all the superhero movies and TV shows out there, none of them are quite like The Boys, a dark, depraved deconstruction of super-powered heroes and villains. Based on Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson\u2019s comic book series of the same name, The Boys follows a group of vigilantes who take it upon themselves to police the super-powered heroes who abuse their abilities and take advantage of the trust the public has placed in them. As grim and shockingly violent as it is clever, the series is set in a world in which superpowers, corporate greed, and media consolidation have bled together to create a particularly frightening form of corruption. The audience sees it all through the eyes of Hughie, an average guy whose chance encounter with a superhero changes his life forever. Created by: Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, Eric Kripke Cast: Jack Quaid, Elisabeth Shue, Jessie T. Usher, Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty Number of seasons: 2 Watch on Amazon Prime This Amazon Original series follows a group of friends whose mutual obsession with a mysterious comic book draws them into a deadly conspiracy involving a pandemic that\u2019s quickly spreading throughout the country. The series is adapted from the 2013 British series of the same name, and along with its talented core cast, it also features Rainn Wilson, John Cusack, and Sasha Lane in featured roles. Dark and bloody, Utopia balances out its grim, all-too-real themes with a heavy dose of surreal, fantastic elements and shocking plot twists that keep things unpredictable as the story barrels along. Created by: Gillian Flynn Cast: John Cusack, Ashleigh LaThrop, Dan Byrd, Desmin Borges, Christopher Denham, Javon Walton, Cory Michael Smith, Rainn Wilson, Sasha Lane Number of seasons: 1 Watch on Amazon Prime Rowan Atkinson drags audiences along on an adventure in ineptitude in this British sitcom created by Atkinson and Richard Curtis. Originally broadcast in the early 1990s, the 15-episode series follows the titular Mr. Bean (Atkinson) as he throws the most mundane tasks into chaos, pinballing from one scenario to the next as he goes about his day. The series earned international acclaim and countless awards for its simple, silly stories that often use little to no dialogue and rely on Atkinson\u2019s gift for physical comedy. Created by: Rowan Atkinson, Richard Curtis Cast: Rowan Atkinson Number of seasons: 1 Watch on Amazon Prime Tumble Leaf, Amazon\u2019s heralded foray into the realm of children\u2019s programming, is a stunning example of what a children\u2019s show should be. The recent stop-motion title is based on the short film Miro and aimed at preschool-aged children, though it remains charming enough to entertain adults who want to further engage with their children. Each episode follows Fig the Fox (Christopher Downs) and his science-centric escapades around the whimsical world of Tumble Leaf, a woodland locale laced with a melange of quirky creatures with whom Fig is friends. Together, the humanoid creatures discover how reflections, shadows, and other facets of our natural world work, examining the value of friendship and kindness as they do so. The scenery is as vibrant and colorful as are the characters, rendering it both eye candy and a conversation starter. Created by: Drew Hodges Cast: Christopher Downs, Zac McDowell, Alex Trugman Number of seasons: 4 Watch on Amazon Prime If you\u2019re looking for a family-friendly series for the young dinosaur enthusiast in your household that adults can enjoy as well, add Dino Dana to the list of must-see TV. The popular Amazon Original series is a spinoff of the Dino Dan series, but improves on the original show\u2019s formula with better dinosaur effects, clever dialogue, and a diverse cast of characters that both kids and older viewers will find endearing. The series follows a young girl named Dana (Michela Luci) who uses her ability to see dinosaurs in the world around her to conduct \u201cdino experiments\u201d that not only teach her about the aforementioned creatures, but often teach a valuable lesson about life. The series encompasses three seasons and a feature-length film, Dino Dana: The Movie, which was released in September. Created by: J.J. Johnson Cast: Michela Luci, Saara Chaudry, Nicola Correia-Damude, Amish Patel Number of seasons: 3 Watch on Amazon Prime The show that really put now super-creator J.J. Abrams on the map, as well as its star Jennifer Garner, Alias is a sexy, high-octane thriller that aired on ABC for five seasons \u2014 all of which are available on Amazon Prime. The story follows superspy Sydney Bristow in her adventures and battles against shadowy intelligence agencies, along with her own wacky family. Famous for over-the-top characters, hilarious disguises, and jaw-dropping twists, Alias is alternatively good-humored fun and provocatively dark. Created by: J.J. Abrams Cast: Jennifer Garner, Victor Garber, Mia Maestro Number of seasons: 5 Watch on Amazon Prime One of Amazon\u2019s most popular Original Series, Catastrophe follows two unlikely parents after a weekend tryst turns into a lifelong commitment. Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney write and star in this series as an Irish woman and a Boston ad exec who have a torrid affair in London only to accidentally get pregnant. Despite this \u201ccatastrophe,\u201d they decide to try to make it work. Delaney and Horgan are both outstanding as well-meaning, deeply temperamental people who are desperately trying to make the best of this new life they didn\u2019t really choose. Created by: Rob Delaney, Sharon Horgan Cast: Rob Delaney, Sharon Horgan Number of seasons: 4 Watch on Amazon Prime A trailblazing, original series straight from Amazon, Transparent follows Maura Pfefferman (Jeffrey Tambor), a transgender woman who comes out to her family. Not content to merely present a novel premise, the show explores the relationships and neuroses of Maura and her children. A show that never wavers in its attempt to mine the depths of the human condition, it\u2019s a bold offering from Amazon. Transparent is also the first show from a streaming service to win a Golden Globe for Best Series, which likely bodes well for the future of Amazon\u2019s original content. Harassment allegations levied against Tambor put a damper on the show\u2019s legacy, and the actor didn\u2019t return for Transparent \u2018s final season, but it\u2019s a special show anyway. It\u2019s worth watching for its musical series finale alone. Created by: Joey Soloway Cast: Jeffrey Tambor, Judith Light, Gaby Hoffmann, Jay Duplass Number of seasons: 5 Watch on Amazon Prime Amazon\u2019s original series Sneaky Pete crafts a nail-biting drama out of an intricate case of identity theft. Marius Josipovic (Giovanni Ribisi) is a con man recently released from prison who assumes the identity of his former cellmate, Pete Murphy, who spent years regaling him with childhood stories of his tight-knit family (who he hadn\u2019t seen since he was a child) and their bail bonds business. The show shines thanks to its ensemble of critically acclaimed actors including The Americans\u2019 Margo Martindale, but the core of its brilliance lies in the clever writing. Watch all three seasons, which complete the series as it was canceled in 2019. Created by: Bryan Cranston, David Shore Cast: Giovanni Ribisi, Marin Ireland, Margo Martindale Number of seasons: 3 Watch on Amazon Prime From the creators of BoJack Horseman, Undone is an Amazon Original Series that tells a young woman\u2019s complex journey to solve the mystery of her father\u2019s death and uncover the keys to her past. A genre-bending animated series, Undone sees Alma Winograd-Diaz (Rosa Salazar) come apart at the seams after a near-fatal accident induces visions of her late father, Jacob. The persistent visions begin to tap into a mysterious ability that allows her to pass through space and time, with the ultimate goal of stopping his untimely death. Created by: Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Kate Purdy Cast: Rosa Salazar, Angelique Cabral, Bob Odenkirk Number of seasons: 1 Watch on Amazon Prime After three years fighting in the American Revolution, Ross Poldark (Aidan Turner) returns to his home in Cornwall, England, only to find his estate in shambles and his lover, Elizabeth (Heida Reed), married to his cousin. As Ross attempts to rebuild his family\u2019s tin mines, he rescues a young woman named Demelza (Eleanor Tomlinson) and gives her a job as a maid. Making things more complicated for Ross is his rival, George Warleggan, an ambitious industrialist. Based on a series of 20th-century novels, this adaptation of Poldark moves at a brisk pace befitting a modern show, deftly juggling romance, action, and political maneuvering. Created by: Debbie Horsfield Cast: Aiden Turner, Heida Reed, Eleanor Tomlinson Number of seasons: 5 Watch on Amazon Prime Esme Creed-Miles stars as the title character, a young teenager who was raised in isolation in a remote forest in Poland with a man named Erik (Joel Kinnaman), who escaped the CIA with her. She was part of a program called UTRAX where children were given enhanced DNA to become super soldiers. But when Erik fell in love with Hanna\u2019s mother, he fled with her to protect the young girl. Based on the 2011 film of the same name, and called a \u201cgritty reimagining\u201d of it, season 2 follows Hanna along her journey now that she knows who and what she is. She also discovers that UTRAX never actually shut down after her escape and that there might be other \u201csisters\u201d out there like her. Created by: David Farr Cast: Esme Creed-Miles, Mireille Enos, Joel Kinnaman Number of seasons: 2 Watch on Amazon Prime This cult-favorite series that premiered in 1999 follows a modern-day astronaut whose accidental journey through a wormhole finds him joining the colorful crew of a living spaceship in an unknown region far from Earth. On the run from a powerful military force known as the Peacekeepers, he and the crew attempt to find sanctuary \u2014 and a way home \u2014 in a strange galaxy. The award-winning series is notable for being a production of The Jim Henson Company and including multiple featured characters created by the company\u2019s Creature Shop. The show\u2019s four-season run was followed by a three-hour miniseries that concluded the story, and also inspired a long list of spinoff stories in novels, comic books, and other formats. Created by: Rockne S. O\u2019Bannon Cast: Ben Browder, Claudia Black, Anthony Simcoe Number of seasons: 4 Watch on Amazon Prime For those who enjoy the political maneuvering and messy military battles of Game of Thrones but want something a bit more grounded, Vikings is sure to please. A down-to-earth historical fantasy saga, Vikings chronicles the rise of Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel) from farmer to legendary warrior. Ragnar sails around Northern Europe searching for plunder, accompanied by his warrior wife, Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick), and other allies. It\u2019s a grim series, drawing on the legends surrounding Viking raids in the Middle Ages. Although not the most historically accurate show, Vikings does maintain a grittier aesthetic than some of its fantasy contemporaries; there\u2019s a lot of blood and a lot of mud. Created by: Michael Hirst Cast: Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick, Alexander Ludwig Number of seasons: 6 Watch on Amazon Prime From Aardman Studios \u2014 the creators of Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run, and Creature Comforts \u2014 comes the children\u2019s series Shaun the Sheep. Shaun is a sheep who doesn\u2019t follow the herd. In fact, he often brazenly leads them into all sorts of madcap shenanigans around Mossy Bottom Farm. The show also features the iconic studio\u2019s stop-motion animation and remains free of dialogue, which is actually a welcome reprieve for parents who simply can\u2019t get on board with the high-pitched voices and exuberant makeup of many modern children\u2019s shows. Created by: Nick Park Cast: John Sparkes, Justin Fletcher, Richard Webber Number of seasons: 6<\/p>\n