From the best kind of comedies to genre-bending epics, the following Prime Video shows are pretty much the cream of the crop. Whether you’re in the mood for existential humor (Fleabag) or dystopian adventures (Fallout), this list has a pick for every taste.
To ensure these picks truly represent the best of Prime Video’s ever-expanding library, we’ve ranked them based on critical acclaim, audience ratings, cultural influence, and binge-worthy storytelling. With such high standards, there’s little chance of disappointment (fingers crossed).
Now, on to the list!
12. The Devil’s Hour (2022–Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: Overall 100% Critics Rating, 4.3/5 Audience Rating | IMDb: 7.6/10
Genre: Thriller, Supernatural Elements, and Sci-Fi (time travel)
This psychological thriller follows Lucy Chambers (Jessica Raine), a social worker plagued by unsettling visions tied to a mysterious 3:33 AM time loop. When her path crosses with a manipulative criminal (Peter Capaldi), the show unravels a mind-bending narrative that merges crime drama with supernatural twists. Its taut writing and Capaldi’s chilling performance make it a hidden gem.
11. Upload (2020–Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: Overall 90% Critics Rating, 4.1/5 Audience Rating | IMDb: 7.8/10
Genre: Comedy-drama, Sci-Fi, and Satire
Greg Daniels (The Office) brings his signature humor to this sci-fi comedy set in a digitized afterlife. After his untimely death, tech bro Nathan (Robbie Amell) navigates the glitchy, corporate-controlled “Lakeview” heaven while uncovering the mystery behind his demise. A sharp satire on capitalism and digital immortality, Upload balances wit with existential questions.
10. Tales From the Loop (2020)
Rotten Tomatoes: Overall 87% Critics Rating, 4/5 Audience Rating | IMDb: 7.4/10
Genre: Drama and Sci-Fi
Inspired by Simon Stålenhag’s art, this anthology takes us to Mercer (a fictional town) in Ohio, where a physics lab is capable of bending reality. Episodes like “Stasis” and “Echo Sphere” weave emotionally-wrought stories about frozen time and swapped lives, all framed by breathtaking visuals that mirror Stålenhag’s retro-futuristic aesthetic.
9. Swarm (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: Overall 87% Critics Rating, 3.8/5 Audience Rating | IMDb: 7.1/10
Genre: Dark Comedy, Psychological Horror and Thriller, Satire
Co-created by actor, comedian, and musician Donald Glover, this dark comedy follows Dre (Dominique Fishback), an obsessive fan of a Beyoncé-like pop star, descending into violence and delusion. Equal parts horror and satire, Swarm is a provocative commentary on fandom culture, anchored by Fishback’s unhinged, Emmy-worthy performance.
8. Carnival Row (2019–2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: Overall 49% Critics Rating, 3.8/5 Audience Rating | IMDb: 7.7/10
Genre: Crime Drama, Neo-noir, Political, and Urban Fantasy
Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne star in this neo-noir fantasy where mythical refugees face persecution in a Victorian-inspired city. With its lavish world-building and themes of xenophobia, Carnival Row gives viewers a vivid mix of romance, political intrigue, and monster-of-the-week mysteries.
7. The Legend of Vox Machina (2022–Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: Overall 100% Critics Rating, 4.7/5 Audience Rating | IMDb: 8.4/10
Genre: Adult Animation, Action-adventure, Comedy, and Fantasy
Born from Critical Role’s D&D campaigns, this animated series follows a ragtag guild battling dragons and necromancers. Packed with raunchy humor and epic battles, it’s a love letter to RPG fans and newcomers alike. Season 2 escalates the chaos with apocalyptic dragon fights.
6. Gen V (2023–Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: Overall 97% Critics Rating, 4.7/5 Audience Rating | IMDb: 7.7/10
Genre: Black Comedy, Drama, and Superhero
A spin-off of The Boys, this series shifts to Godolkin University, where superpowered students navigate cutthroat academia and a conspiracy involving human experiments. Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair) shines as a morally gray protagonist, bringing the teen drama to a franchise that’s all about bloody satire.
5. Fallout (2024–Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: Overall 94% Critics Rating, 4.6/5 Audience Rating | IMDb: 8.3/10
Genre: Action, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-Fi, and Western
Based on Bethesda’s iconic games, Fallout immerses viewers in a post-nuclear wasteland split between vault-dwellers and surface survivors. Ella Purnell’s Lucy and Walton Goggins’ Ghoul bring together a story rich in dark humor and retro-futuristic lore. Its record-breaking debut (2.9 billion minutes streamed) cements its status as one of Amazon Prime’s most successful titles to date.
4. Reacher (2022–Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: Overall 95% Critics Rating, 4.2/5 Audience Rating | IMDb: 8.0/10
Genre: Action, Crime, Detective, and Thriller
Alan Ritchson portrays Jack Reacher, Lee Child’s hulking ex-military drifter, in this action-packed adaptation. Season 1’s conspiracy-driven plot and Ritchson’s physicality (no CGI muscles here!) make it a must-watch for thriller fans. Currently topping global Prime charts, this show is pure, unapologetic adrenaline.
3. The Man in the High Castle (2015–2019)
Rotten Tomatoes: Overall 84% Critics Rating, 4.1/5 Audience Rating | IMDb: 7.9/10
Genre: Alternate history, Drama, and Dystopian
One of Prime Video’s major originals imagines a world where the Axis powers won WWII. Rufus Sewell’s chilling SS officer and Alexa Davalos’ resistance fighter clash in a tense alternate history. Though the story strays from Philip K. Dick’s novel, its haunting portrayal of fascism is nevertheless impactful.
2. Invincible (2021–Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: Overall 99% Critics Rating, 4.6/5 Audience Rating | IMDb: 8.6/10
Genre: Action-adventure, Comedy, Science Fantasy, and Superhero
Robert Kirkman’s animated superhero saga (think The Boys meets Spider-Man) follows Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun), a teen inheriting his father’s cosmic powers—and dark legacy. With its 50-minute episodes, J.K. Simmons’ menacing Omni-Man, and a jaw-dropping S1 finale, this show is a masterclass in subverting superhero tropes.
1. Fleabag (2016–2019)
Rotten Tomatoes: Overall 100% Critics Rating, 4.6/5 Audience Rating | IMDb: 8.7/10
Genre: Comedy-drama, Black Comedy, and Cringe Comedy
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Emmy-sweeping tragicomedy pretty much redefined TV storytelling — and we’re not overstating it. Breaking the fourth wall, Fleabag’s journey through grief, guilt, and self-destruction is both riotously funny and devastating. The “Hot Priest” (Andrew Scott) arc and S2’s perfection guarantee its place as a modern classic.