From hyper-violent superhero series to visionary video game adaptations, here are some of the finest shows weve seen on Prime Video yet, ranked in order from worst to best.
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Updated 4 months ago,December 19, 2024
When most people hear the words streaming service, they immediately tend to think of Netflix, Hulu, Max, or Paramount+.
As great as each of those respective platforms are, though, viewers shouldnt look past the esteem of Amazons Prime Video, a first-rate service thats delivered countless worthwhile TV shows since late 2006.
Fallout / Good Omens
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Among the finest comedy series to ever air on Prime Video,The Marvelous Mrs. Maiselalso doubles as an engrossing breakdown of 1950s American culture (I.E., one of the most racist, antisemitic, and sexist periods in U.S. history).
Ceaselessly funny one moment yet overwhelmingly emotional in the next,The Marvelous Mrs. Maiselremains eminently enjoyable from its opening episode onwards.
Bosch
One of the earliest Prime Video series that helped solidify the platform as a viable alternative to Netflix or Hulu,Boschalso added a fresh spin on the cliched police procedural drama, likening itself more toThe ShieldorDexterthanCSIorCriminal Minds.Providing a meticulous snapshot of its lead characters career and ever eventful personal life, Boschs grittier presentation and hard-boiled aesthetic only helped the show grow better over time, as evidenced by its acclaimed second, third, and fourth seasons.
Good Omens
What do you get when you toss together a devilish David Tennant, an angelic Martin Freeman, and the masterful imagination of Neil Gaiman?
Simple you get the absurdly enjoyable comedic fantasy series,Good Omens.Among the more popular new additions to Prime Videos digital library,Good Omenshumorous portrayal of Christian antiquity allows for a more light-hearted exploration of the Armageddon, the Antichrist, and the ongoing war between angels and demons.
Fallout
When Amazon announced they were adapting Bethesdas popularFalloutseries into a live-action TV show, most diehard fans of the franchise held their breath with anticipation.
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Fortunately, the finished series wound up being every bit as memorable as its source material, living up to the hype set by millions of avid video game fans across the globe.
Extensively drawing on theFallouts larger canonical universe,Falloutdirectly appeals to both gamers and casual viewers alike, establishing itself as one of the best video game adaptations weve seen yet.
Invincible
In an era marked by a proliferation of superhero movies and TV shows,Invinciblebills itself as an entirely different kind of superhero narrative.
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Based on Robert Kirkmans popular comic series of the same name,Invincibles bloody visuals and shocking levels of gore might cause the more faint-hearted viewers to quickly change the channel.
But for most, this adult animated TV show achieves an emotional depth most modern superhero stories can only dream of, including a meticulous exploration of family, heroism, and the true cost that comes with superpowers.
The Boys
Like the aforementionedInvincible, The Boyshas done a fantastic job subverting the genre tropes of the conventional superhero premise.
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Opting for a more realistic portrayal of the genre, this unforgettable dark comedy somehow finds a way to make some profound social statements around timely societal issues, from audiences overwhelming obsession with Marvel and DC to more serious subjects like the MeToo Movement.
Throughout it all, The Boysnever fails to leave a Hulk-sized impression on viewers, holding our attention throughout each of its four (soon to be five) seasons.
Fleabag
The series that propelled creator and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge to mainstream attention,Fleabagproves that sometimes less is better when it comes to darkly comic drama series.
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Though a mere two seasons long,Fleabags emotionally gripping main storyline packs a wallop of a punch, tackling such genuinely cathartic issues as depression, mental health, addiction, trauma, familial estrangement, and personal redemption in every episode.
What were left with is a bittersweet tragicomedy of the highest caliber, one that leaves viewers a sobbing mess even as we look ahead to the bright possibilities of the future.
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