40 Best Amazon Prime series to watch right now - 2023

From The Office, Family Guy, to The Lord of the Rings, scroll ahead for a carefully curated assortment of the best Amazon Prime series along with their IMDb ratings.

Updated on Mar 17, 2023  |  12:17 PM IST |  1.8M
From classics like The Office to Amazon originals like This Is Us
From classics like The Office to Amazon originals like This Is Us

While Amazon Prime keeps pouring more and more content to spoil its subscribers for choice, it only gets harder to pick what to watch. With this in mind, this time, we have decided to do the heavy lifting and picked out only the best Amazon Prime series that’ll definitely keep you entertained. In fact, this time we have scoured through Amazon Prime’s ever-growing catalog and picked out only the absolute best Amazon series along with their little introduction and IMDb ratings. Right from Amazon Original shows like The Boys, Carnival Row, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel to classics like The Office, Family Guy, and The Lord of The Rings, to The Big Bang Theory we have hand-selected the finest shows that are currently included with a Prime subscription that you should binge on right away. In fact, we highly recommend you bookmark this page whenever you are looking for a quick recommendation on what to watch on Amazon Prime right now. So, what are you waiting for? Dig in!

 

40 Best Amazon Prime series and their IMDb Ratings 

 

1. Hunters (2020–2023)


Starring Al Pacino, Logan Lerman, Lena Olin, and Josh Radnor, Hunter is a 2020 show that features a story set in 1977 New York City. Watch the show for an intriguing tale of a troubled Jewish man fixated on revenge.

  • Release Year: 2020
  • Created By: David Weil
  • Hunters Star cast: Al Pacino, Logan Lerman, Lena Olin, Josh Radnor
  • Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
  • Episode Duration: 60 min 
  • Hunters IMDb Rating: 7.2
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

2. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018– )

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Starring John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kelly, and John Hoogenakker another highly rated Amazon Prime series we recommend is Tom Clancy's, Jack Ryan. The show features the story of a CIA analyst named Jack Ryan and how he faces danger at his work.

  • Release Year: 2018
  • Created by: Carlton Cuse, Graham Roland
  • Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Star cast: John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kelly, John Hoogenakker
  • Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
  • Episode Duration: 60 min
  • Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan IMDb Rating: 8
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

3. The Rig (2023– )


Starring Emily Hampshire, Iain Glen, Calvin Demba, and Molly Vevers, The Rig features the storyline of a group of staffers on a Scottish oil rig and their experiences with interesting supernatural elements. You are absolutely going to love this Amazon Drama filled with mystery and science fiction. 

  • Release Year: 2023
  • Created by: David Macpherson
  • The Rig Star cast: Emily Hampshire, Iain Glen, Calvin Demba, Molly Vevers
  • Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
  • Episode Duration: 51 min
  • The Rig IMDb Rating: 5.8
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

4. The Mentalist (2008–2015)


Starring Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, and Owain Yeoman, The Mentalist is another Amazon Prime crime drama that you will absolutely love. With a plot that definitely keeps you hooked to the screens, The Mentalist is one of the best shows on the platform. 

  • Release Year: 2008
  • Created by: Bruno Heller
  • The Mentalist Star cast: Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman
  • Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
  • Episode Duration: 43 min
  • The Mentalist IMDb Rating: 8.1
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

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5. Homecoming (2018)


Another Amazon Prime series that we highly recommend is Homecoming. Starring  Julia Roberts, Stephan James, Bobby Cannavale, and Hong Chau, the show is based on a podcast of the same name. If you like thrillers, this mysterious drama is just the right pick for you.  

  • Release Year: 2018
  • Created by: Micah Bloomberg, Eli Horowitz, Sam Esmail
  • Homecoming Star cast: Stephan James, Bobby Cannavale, Hong Chau, Julia Roberts
  • Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
  • Episode Duration: 30 min
  • Homecoming IMDb Rating: 7.4
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video 

 

6. The Boys (2019– )


We highly recommend watching this action and crime-based drama titled, The Boys. The show features a story of vigilantes who work to take down corrupt superheroes who misuse their superpowers.

  • Release Year: 2019
  • Created by: Eric Kripke
  • The Boys Star cast: Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty
  • Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
  • The Boys Episode Duration: 60 min
  • IMDb Rating: 8.7
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video 

 

7. The Office (2005–2013)


Another highly rated show that every Amazon subscriber must watch is this mockumentary titled The Office on an interesting-to-watch group of typical office workers created by Eric Kripke. Every episode features a typical workday with plenty of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and monotony. Created by Greg Daniels, Ricky Gervais, and Stephen Merchant the show features the best of Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, and Rainn Wilson. 

  • Release Year: 2005
  • Created by: Greg Daniels, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
  • The Office Star cast: Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Episode Duration: 22 min
  • The Office IMDb Rating: 9
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video 

 

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8. Vikings (2013–2020)


Created by Michael Hirst and starring Katheryn Winnick, Gustaf Skarsgård, Alexander Ludwig, and Georgia Hirst 2013 show Viking features the very best portrayal of the cruel and mystifying world of Ragnar Lothbrok. Watch the show to explore a Viking warrior along with a farmer who desires to explore distant shores all across the ocean.

  • Release Year: 2013
  • Created by: Michael Hirst
  • Vikings Star cast: Katheryn Winnick, Gustaf Skarsgård, Alexander Ludwig, Georgia Hirst
  • Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
  • Episode Duration: 44 min
  • Vikings IMDb Rating: 8.5
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

9. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )


Starring Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, Ice-T, and Dann Florek, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit features a premise of a Special Victims Unit. Watch the show to witness the most specially trained squad of detectives that belong to the New York City Police Department which specializes in investigating sexual crimes.

  • Release Year: 1999
  • Created by: Dick Wolf
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Star cast: Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, Ice-T, Dann Florek
  • Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
  • Episode Duration: 60 min
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit IMDb Rating: 8.1
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

10. Supernatural (2005–2020)


This 2005 show has a pretty huge fan base, the show features an intriguing tale of two brothers that follow in their father's footsteps and serve as hunters that fight dangerously evil supernatural beings. Stream the show to binge on the best of monsters, demons, and gods on earth.

  • Release Year: 2005
  • Created by: Eric Kripke
  • Supernatural Star cast: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Jim Beaver, Misha Collins
  • Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
  • Episode Duration: 44 min
  • Supernatural IMDb Rating: 8.4
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

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11. The Legend of Vox Machina (2022– )


The Legend of Vox Machina is a 2022 show starring Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, and Matthew Mercer. The action adventure animation features how the world is saved from evil and destruction by one of the most dreadful power couples in Exandria.  

  • Release Year: 2022
  • Created by: Chris Prynoski
  • The Legend of Vox Machina Star cast: Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Matthew Mercer
  • Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
  • Episode Duration: 30 min
  • The Legend of Vox Machina IMDb Rating: 8.4 
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

12. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)


For anyone who still hasn't watched The Big Bang Theory, you are missing out on the best of TV. Starring Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, and Simon Helberg, the show features an amusing story of two brilliant but socially clumsy physicists. The show takes an interesting turn when a gorgeous woman who wants to pursue acting moves into the apartment across the hall from the guys which changes their life for good. 

  • Release Year: 2007
  • Created by: Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady
  • The Big Bang Theory Star cast: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg
  • Genre: Comedy, Romance
  • Episode Duration: 22 min
  • The Big Bang Theory IMDb Rating: 8.2
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

13. Young Sheldon (2017–)


After you have watched The Big Bang Theory, you are absolutely going to love watching Young Sheldon. Starring, Iain Armitage, Zoe Perry, and Lance Barber, the show is a spin-off of the hit show set in East Texas that features the childhood and teenage years of Sheldon Cooper who is one of the prime characters of The Big Bang Theory. 

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  • Release Year: 2017
  • Created by: Steven Molaro, Chuck Lorre
  • Star cast: Iain Armitage, Zoe Perry, Lance Barber
  • Genre: Comedy, Drama
  • Episode Duration: 22 min
  • IMDb Rating: 7.6
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

14. The Peripheral (2022– )


Your love for science fiction and mystery will make watching The Peripheral, an absolute delight. Starring  Chloë Grace Moretz, Gary Carr, Jack Reynor, and JJ Feild the show is set in the future where it interestingly portrays how technology altered society. Watch the futuristic drama to watch how a woman uncovers a covert connection with an alternate but dark reality. 

  • Release Year: 2022
  • The Peripheral Star cast: Chloë Grace Moretz, Gary Carr, Jack Reynor, JJ Feild
  • Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
  • The Peripheral  IMDb Rating: 7.7
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

15. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel


One of the best Amazon original series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is created by Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino. The show stars Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, and Michael Zegen and interestingly features a tale of a housewife in the 1950s who decides to work as a stand-up comedian. The Amazon show is a complete entertainer. 

  • Release Year: 2017
  • Created by: Amy Sherman-Palladino
  • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Star cast: Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen
  • Genre: Comedy, Drama,
  • Episode Duration: 57 min 
  • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel IMDb Rating: 8.7
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

16. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022– )


The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is an epic action-adventure drama that you just cannot miss out on. Created by  Patrick McKay and John D. Payne, the show features the best of Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Charlie Vickers, and Markella Kavenagh. 

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  • Release Year: 2022
  • Created by: Patrick McKay, John D. Payne
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Star cast: Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Charlie Vickers, Markella Kavenagh
  • Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power IMDb Rating: 6.9
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

17. Midsomer Murders (1997– )

Midsomer Murders (1997– )

Starring John Nettles, Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson, and Neil Dudgeon, the 1997 show called  Midsomer Murders features the best of a veteran Detective Chief Inspector along with his young Sergeant. Watch the show to witness the best of murder investigations in Midsomer County.

  • Release Year: 1997
  • Created by: Caroline Graham
  • Midsomer Murders Star cast: John Nettles, Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson, Neil Dudgeon
  • Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
  • Episode Duration: 90 min
  • Midsomer Murders IMDb Rating: 7.9
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

18. Undone


Created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg and Kate Purdy, Undone stars Rosa Salazar, Angelique Cabral, and Constance Marie. The interesting psychological drama features the story of a woman who discovers her bizarre relationship with time after she outlives a dangerous car accident. The breathtaking show even features how the protagonist communicates with her deceased father. 

  • Release Year: 2019
  • Created by: Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Kate Purdy
  • Undone Star cast: Rosa Salazar, Angelique Cabral, Constance Marie
  • Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
  • Episode Duration: 23 min
  • Undone IMDb Rating: 8.2
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

19. Upload (2020– )


If you have always loved futuristic dramas, you are absolutely going to fall in love with this Greg Daniels show called Upload. Starring Robbie Amell, Andy Allo, and Allegra Edwards, the show is definitely a masterpiece. Watch the show to witness how a man actually uploads his consciousness and determines his own afterlife. 

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  • Release Year: 2020
  • Created by: Greg Daniels
  • Upload Star cast: Robbie Amell, Andy Allo, Allegra Edwards
  • Genre: Comedy, Mystery, Sci-fi
  • Episode Duration: 30 min
  • Upload IMDb Rating: 7.9
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

20. The Handmaid's Tale (2017– )


The show features the best of drama, science-fiction, and thriller. Stream on Amazon right now if you are in the mood for the best of the dystopian world where a woman is coerced to survive as a concubine in a theocratic dictatorship.

  • Release Year: 2017
  • Created by: Bruce Miller
  • The Handmaid's Tale Star cast: Elisabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Ann Dowd, O-T Fagbenle
  • Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
  • Episode Duration: 60 min
  • The Handmaid's Tale IMDb Rating: 8.4
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

21. Outlander (2014– )


Starring Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, and Richard Rankin, Outlander is another fantasy romance drama that you will certainly fall in love with. The show features the tale of an English combat nurse in 1945 who is swept back to 1743.

  • Release Year: 2014
  • Created by: Ronald D. Moore
  • Outlander Star cast: Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin
  • Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
  • Episode Duration: 60 min
  • Outlander IMDb Rating: 8.4
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video
     

22. Reacher (2022– )


Starring Alan Ritchson, Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald, and Hugh Thompson the show is based on books by Lee Child that features the story of Jack Reacher who was arrested for murder. 

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  • Release Year: 2022
  • Created by: Nick Santora
  • Reacher Star cast: Alan Ritchson, Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald, Hugh Thompson
  • Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
  • Episode Duration: 49 min
  • Reacher IMDb Rating: 8.1
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

23. Family Guy (1999– )


One of the best-animated comedy shows ever created, Family Guy has to be the best Amazon Prime series ever. The show features a dysfunctional family that strives to cope with everyday life as they are thrown from one crazy scenario to another.

  • Release Year: 1999
  • Created by: Seth MacFarlane, David Zuckerman
  • Family Guy Star cast: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis
  • Genre: Animation, Comedy
  • Episode Duration: 22 min
  • Family Guy IMDb Rating: 8.2  
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

24. Three Pines (2022– )


Another one of the best crime series on Amazon Prime that you must watch is Three Pines. The 2022 show starring  Alfred Molina, Rossif Sutherland, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, and Sarah Booth features the story of a Chief Inspector Armand Gamache who investigates cases in the Quebec village called Three Pines.

  • Release Year: 2022
  • Three Pines Star cast: Alfred Molina, Rossif Sutherland, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Sarah Booth
  • Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
  • Episode Duration: 54 min 
  • Three Pines IMDb Rating: 7.3
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

25. Chicago Fire (2012– )


The action drama show, Chicago Fire features the best of firefighters and paramedics living and working in Chicago. Created by Michael Brandt and Derek Haas watch this show to witness both the personal and professional lives of characters played by  Taylor Kinney, Christian Stolte, Eamonn Walker, and Joe Minoso. 

  • Release Year: 2012
  • Created by: Michael Brandt, Derek Haas
  • Chicago Fire Star cast: Taylor Kinney, Christian Stolte, Eamonn Walker, Joe Minoso
  • Genre: Action, Drama
  • Episode Duration: 43 min
  • Chicago Fire IMDb Rating: 8.0
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

26. Lost (2004–2010)


With cast members like Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway, Naveen Andrews, and Matthew Fox, Lost is one of the best sci-fi series on Amazon Prime. Watch this 2004 show to witness how the survivors of a plane crash make do on a deserted island.

  • Release Year: 2004
  • Created by: J.J. Abrams, Jeffrey Lieber, Damon Lindelof
  • Lost Star cast: Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway, Naveen Andrews, Matthew Fox
  • Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
  • Episode Duration: 44 min
  • Lost IMDb Rating: 8.3
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

27. Law & Order (1990– )


If you still haven’t watched Law & Order, press play right now because this has to be the best one of the crime series on Amazon Prime. The legal show features the best of Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, Dennis Farina, and S. Epatha Merkerson.

  • Release Year: 1990
  • Created by: Dick Wolf, Rick Eid
  • Law & Order Star cast: Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, Dennis Farina, S. Epatha Merkerson
  • Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
  • Episode Duration: 45 min
  • Law & Order IMDb Rating: 7.8
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

28. How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014)


One of the best comedy series on Amazon Prime, How I Met Your Mother is an absolute binge-fest. The show features everything from romance to friendship and has the power to make you shed a tear and also help you laugh your heart out. Watch the show to witness the tale of how a father narrates a story to his children about how he met their mother. 

  • Release Year: 2005
  • Created by: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
  • How I Met Your Mother Star cast: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris
  • Genre: Comedy, Romance
  • Episode Duration: 22 min
  • How I Met Your Mother IMDb Rating: 8.3
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

29. Chicago P.D. (2014– )


Another one of the best crime series on Amazon Prime that you will absolutely love is Chicago P.D. The show starring  Jason Beghe, Patrick John Flueger, Marina Squerciati, and LaRoyce Hawkins follows two distinct groups, the uniformed cops and the Intelligence Unit District 21 of the Police Department in Chicago. 

  • Release Year: 2014
  • Created by: Michael Brandt, Derek Haas, Matt Olmstead
  • Chicago P.D. Star cast: Jason Beghe, Patrick John Flueger, Marina Squerciati, LaRoyce Hawkins
  • Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
  • Episode Duration: 43 min
  • Chicago P.D.IMDb Rating: 8.1 
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

30. The Good Doctor (2017– )


Starring Freddie Highmore, Hill Harper, Richard Schiff, and Christina Chang the 2017 show features the story of Shaun Murphy who is a young, autistic surgeon who also suffers from Savant syndrome. Watch the show to witness how Shaun fits into the prestigious hospital.

  • Release Year: 2017
  • Created by: David Shore
  • The Good Doctor Star cast: Freddie Highmore, Hill Harper, Richard Schiff, Christina Chang
  • Genre: Drama
  • Episode Duration: 41 min
  • The Good Doctor IMDb Rating: 8.1
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

31. This Is Us (2016–2022)


Creating Dan Fogelman, This Is Us features stars like Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, and Chrissy Metz. Pick this show if you are on the lookout for a heartwarming and touching story that features the life experiences and struggles of a set of triplets.

  • Release Year: 2016
  • Created by: Dan Fogelman
  • This Is Us Star cast: Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz
  • Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • Episode Duration: 45 min
  • This Is Us IMDb Rating: 8.7
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

32. Hanna (2019)


One of the best drama series on Amazon Prime Hanna features the best thriller and drama. Featuring an interesting cast including Esme Creed-Miles, Mireille Enos, and Áine Rose Daly, the show features a story of an extraordinary girl who has been raised in a forest. 

  • Release Year: 2019
  • Created by: David Farr
  • Hanna Star cast: Esme Creed-Miles, Mireille Enos, Áine Rose Daly
  • Genre: Action, Drama
  • Episode Duration: 41 min
  • Hanna IMDb Rating: 7.6
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

33. The Vampire Diaries (2009–2017)


If you like thrillers and romance and you are looking for the best of both worlds, go ahead and hit play on this one. The iconic fantasy drama is full of romance, dangers, and disasters that happen in a mysterious town called Mystic Falls, Virginia. Stream the show to witness the best of two vampire brothers and their common love interest played by Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, and Kat Graham. The 2009 show is one of the best thriller series on Amazon Prime to stream right now. 

  • Release Year: 2009
  • Created by: Julie Plec, Kevin Williamson
  • The Vampire Diaries Star cast: Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Kat Graham
  • Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
  • Episode Duration: 43 min
  • The Vampire Diaries IMDb Rating: 7.6
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

34. Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)


Another Amazon Prime series we highly recommend is Parks and Recreation. The show features cast members that include Amy Poehler, Jim O'Heir, Nick Offerman, and Chris Pratte. Watch the 2009 show to witness Indiana town's public officials and their experiences. 

  • Release Year: 2009
  • Created by: Greg Daniels, Michael Schur
  • Parks and Recreation Star cast: Amy Poehler, Jim O'Heir, Nick Offerman, Chris Pratte
  • Genre: Comedy, Drama
  • Episode Duration: 22 min
  • Parks and Recreation IMDb Rating: 8.6
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

35. SAS Rogue Heroes (2022–2024)


Starring Connor Swindells, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Allen, and Jacob Ifan SAS: Rogue Heroes features a plot around a Special Forces unit. The action drama is based on Ben Macintyre’s book. 

  • Release Year: 2022
  • Created by: Steven Knight
  • SAS Rogue Heroes Star cast: Connor Swindells, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Allen, Jacob Ifan
  • Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
  • Episode Duration: 52 min
  • SAS Rogue Heroes IMDb Rating: 8.1
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

36. Carnival Row (2019–2023)


Another Amazon Prime series that we highly recommend is Carnival Row. The show depicts a tale of a human detective and a fairy. Stream the show to watch their dangerous affair in a gorgeous Victorian fantasy world filled with terrors of its own. 

  • Release Year: 2019
  • Created by: Travis Beacham, René Echevarria
  • Carnival Row Star cast: Jamie Harris, Orlando Bloom, Cara Delevingne, Simon McBurney
  • Genre: Crime, Drama, Fantasy
  • Episode Duration: 56 min
  • Carnival Row IMDb Rating: 7.8
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

37. Mad Men (2007–2015)

Mad Men (2007–2015)

Another Amazon drama that we highly recommend is Mad Men. Starring  Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, and January Jones, the show features the tales of New York's ad agencies in the early 1960s.

  • Release Year: 2007
  • Created by: Matthew Weiner
  • Mad Men Star cast: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
  • Genre: Drama
  • Episode Duration: 47 min
  • Mad Men IMDb Rating: 8.7
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

38. Chainsaw Man (2022– )

Chainsaw Man (2022– )

Another amusing action-filled entertainer, you cannot do better than is Chainsaw Man. This Amazon Prime series is an animation featuring Kikunosuke Toya, Ryan Colt Levy, Tomori Kusunoki, and Shogo Sakata follows the story of a betrayal with elements like devil-human hybrid and hunting devils. 

  • Release Year: 2022
  • Chainsaw Man Star cast: Kikunosuke Toya, Ryan Colt Levy, Tomori Kusunoki, Shogo Sakata
  • Genre:  Animation, Action, Adventure
  • Episode Duration: 25 min
  • Chainsaw Man IMDb Rating: 8.6
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

39. Smallville (2001–2011)


One of the best series to watch on Amazon Prime, that you will definitely love is Alfred Gough and Miles Millar’s Smallville. Starring Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Allison Mack, and Kristin Kreuk, the action-adventure drama is a complete entertainer. 

  • Release Year: 2001
  • Created by: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
  • Smallville Star cast: Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Allison Mack, Kristin Kreuk
  • Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
  • Episode Duration: 60 min
  • Smallville IMDb Rating: 7.5
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

40. Downton Abbey (2010–2015)


Another Amazon Prime series that features the best of romance and drama is Downtown Abbey. Created by Julian Fellowes, the show features the lives of the British aristocratic Crawley family in the early twentieth century.

  • Release Year: 2010
  • Created by: Julian Fellowes
  • Downton Abbey Star cast: Hugh Bonneville, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Brendan Coyle
  • Genre: Drama, Romance
  • Episode Duration: 58 min
  • Downton Abbey IMDb Rating: 8.7
  • OTT: Amazon Prime Video

 

For anyone who has an Amazon Subscription and does not know what to stream this list of the best Amazon Prime series is certainly bookmark worthy. In fact, not only is every show in the list of best Amazon Prime Series an absolute hit, but they are also highly rated and highly acclaimed. Without a doubt, the list of best Amazon Prime series serves the only finest picks from all the genres like romance, fantasy, drama, crime, thrillers, and romantic-comedy but here is a bonus list of other exceptional Amazon shows that you will definitely love. It includes Suits (2011–2019) Seinfeld (1989–1998), StartUp (2016–2018), Elementary (2012–2019), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017– ), Mr. Bean (1990–1995), The Man in the High Castle (2015–2019), Mozart in the Jungle (2014–2018), American Gods (2017–2021), Preacher (2016–2019) Into the Badlands (2015–2019), Electric Dreams (2017–2018), Two and a Half Men (2003–2015), and House (2004–2012). 

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FAQs

What are the 10 most popular series on Amazon Prime?
The ten most popular series on Amazon Prime are, Hunters (2020–2023), Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018– ), The Rig (2023– ), The Mentalist (2008–2015), Homecoming, The Boys (2019– ), The Office (2005–2013), Vikings (2013–2020), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– ) and Supernatural (2005–2020).

What is the best series on Amazon currently?
The best series on Amazon as of now are, Hunters (2020–2023), Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018– ), The Rig (2023– ), The Mentalist (2008–2015), Homecoming, The Boys (2019– ), The Office (2005–2013), Vikings (2013–2020), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– ) and Supernatural (2005–2020).

Which is the most-watched web series on Amazon Prime?
Some of the most watched shows on Amazon Prime are, The Vampire Diaries, Suits, The Rig (2023– ), The Mentalist (2008–2015), Homecoming, The Boys (2019– ), The Office (2005–2013), Vikings (2013–2020), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– ) and Supernatural (2005–2020) .

What to watch on Amazon Prime?
Amazon shows that you will definitely love include, Suits (2011–2019) Seinfeld (1989–1998), StartUp (2016–2018), Elementary (2012–2019), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017– ), Mr. Bean (1990–1995), The Man in the High Castle (2015–2019), Mozart in the Jungle (2014–2018), American Gods (2017–2021), Preacher (2016–2019) Into the Badlands (2015–2019), Electric Dreams (2017–2018), Two and a Half Men (2003–2015), and House (2004–2012).

Where to watch The Office?
Another highly rated show that every Amazon subscriber must watch is this mockumentary on an interesting-to-watch group of typical office workers created by Eric Kripke. Every episode features a typical workday with plenty of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and monotony. Created by Greg Daniels, Ricky Gervais, and Stephen Merchant the show features the best of Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, and Rainn Wilson.

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‘A postgraduate in Mass Communication, Ayushi enjoys writing about fashion, skincare, and lifestyle. She's been writing professionally

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