Immerse yourself to your heart’s content with the best deals on Amazon Prime Video. With autumn approaching and social distancing continuing, streaming entertainment is here for your convenience. By subscribing to Amazon Prime, you get access to a huge library of movies and TV shows – although its interface leaves a lot to be desired. So we chose the best among the best.
Therefore, the annual Prime subscription not only comes with free two-day shipping, but also one of the best streaming services in the market. You get unlimited access to both licensed and original TV shows and movies. Amazon TV original programming includes the comedy Marvelous Mrs. Award-winning Maisel, as well as acclaimed dramas like The Boys, The Expanse, Jack Ryan, and Man in the High Castle.
The Amazon Prime Video collection is pretty large, and it can be daunting, which is why we’ve highlighted some recommendations that range from clever comedies to action-packed superhero dramas to British period pieces.
We also have tips on mastering Amazon’s most popular streaming device, so check out our guide on how to use your Fire Stick. And if you’re headed abroad, you’ll need an Amazon Prime VPN to access everything you pay for.
Best deals on Amazon Prime Video:
billions
The world of big finance might not seem like the most obvious candidate for a thriller drama in the context of The Sopranos and Mad Men, but Billions is good enough to stand out in this type of company. Much of that is due to the wonderful cast, with Damian Lewis standing out as the rich, dirty, and totally unscrupulous hedge fund boss Bobby Axelrod, and Paul Giamatti as equally adorable as the supposedly tentative American lawyer Chuck Rhodes. But the really star of the show is Maggie Siff as Wendy Rhoades, the woman that both of them depend on so much. Of course, the cast is only as good as the script it works on, and it shines billions here too, taking an amazingly complex topic and somehow making it an exciting viewing experience. – Mark McClaren watch now (Opens in a new tab)
boys
The “problematic superhero” genre has really exploded in recent years, although The Boys may be the most pessimistic of them all. It might also be the coolest – a lot of heads blown this season! Season two begins where the story left off, after the titular vigilante discovers that superheroes are made, not born. The Seven and their corporate gentlemen, Vought International, want to keep this a secret and will stop at nothing to stop the boys from revealing it. – Kelly Wu watch now (Opens in a new tab)
The virtuous city
Art imitates life, and in the case of Utopia, this imitation is a fearsome insight. The show, from writer/executive producer Gillian Flynn (Gone Girl), is based on the 2013 British original. Part dark comedy and part plot-thriller, Utopia follows a group of comic book fans as they uncover an upcoming graphic novel that predicts viral epidemics. When fans get their hands on it, they are haunted by mysterious figures associated with the government and health companies. The cast includes Rainn Wilson, John Cusack, and Sasha Lane, and the show might just be perfect pandemic viewing. – Kelly Wu watch now (Opens in a new tab)
office (UK)
Before Michael Scott, there was David Brent. Before Jim and Pam there was Tim and Don, and before Dwight came Gareth – because no, the American version of The Office wasn’t the first. The debate over which is better is likely to rage for years to come, but there really is no need for a winner; Both are great, but in very different ways. The UK original is a lot darker, for starters — sure, David Ricky Gervais is a horrible boss as Michael to Steve Carell, but he has a few redeeming qualities that make the man behind Scott Tots the ultimate likable character. It’s more rude too, and definitely not one to watch with younger kids. Plus, it’s a lot shorter – there are only 12 main episodes plus two specials, so there’s not much room for character development outside of the main staff. All told, it’s just as funny as the US edition, and hugely poignant too. – Mark McClaren watch now (Opens in a new tab)
Download
Greg Daniels, the producer behind The Office and Parks and Recreation, is bringing new drama to Amazon. The series, which is based on an idea Daniels had in the late ’80s as a writer on Saturday Night Live, is set in a future where humans can “load” themselves into their preferred choice of afterlife. Robbie Amell plays Nathan, who dies and is received by Nora. (Andy Allo), a customer representative at Horizen, the company that runs the virtual paradise. Horizen offers different data plans, so the afterlife experience depends on how much you spend. Do you hear the sarcasm now? – Kelly Wu watch now (Opens in a new tab)
Homecoming
The first season of the sci-fi thriller, based on the hit podcast, was one of the best Amazon shows ever. It stars Julia Roberts as a medical doctor who uncovers a plot involving a secret government compound that tested experimental treatments for PTSD on American soldiers, including the one played by Stephen James. Season 2 moves in a new direction, although the mystery is still linked to the mysterious organization The Geist Group. Roberts is gone, replaced by new Janelle Monae. She plays a woman who wakes up in a canoe, not remembering who she is or how she got there. – Kelly Wu watch now (Opens in a new tab)
The wonderful Mrs. Maisel
The Marvelous Mrs.Maisel is kind of comedy, kind of drama, kind of period piece and kind of hilarious — which makes sense, as it does from Gilmore Girls author Amy Sherman Palladino. In it, Midge Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan) tries her hand at stand-up comedy. That’s all well and good, except that she was a young Jewish housewife in 1958 in New York City, which made her presence on the club scene relatively unprecedented. With a little help from her loving family, stoic director and the great Lenny Bruce (Luke Kirby), Ms. Maisel makes her own niche, all while dealing with her local dramas. – Kelly Wu watch now (Opens in a new tab)
Underground railway
Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel gets an extensive adaptation by Barry Jenkins, director of Moonlight. The story reimagines the famous Underground Railroad of the 19th century; Instead of a network of hidden houses and safe passages that they enslave, it is an actual railway with trains, tunnels, and tracks. Slaves like Korra (Thoseo Mpidou) and Caesar (Aaron Pierre) hope to ride it and escape their lives from brutal slavery. The fun premise is matched by the great cinematography and performance – it’s no wonder Underground Railroad received seven Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Limited Series. – Kelly Wu watch now (Opens in a new tab)
henna
The excitement about a young woman with special skills is back, with Hannah (Esmé Creed-Miles) now learning that she’s not the only one who’s received elite training. The Utrax program has produced a whole group of highly skilled apprentices, whose development is on the cusp of reaching the deadly “Phase Two”. They are transported to The Meadows, where they hint at the possibility of a new identity in the outside world. But this freedom will come at a heavy price. – Kelly Wu watch now (Opens in a new tab)
Luther
Idris Elba returns to grumpiness, smiles and silence in the fifth and possibly final season of the British police drama. This time, Luther investigates a series of bloody murders with the help of DS rookie Catherine Hallyday. But life becomes complicated (and dangerous!) when Alice returns, seeking revenge against Luther’s old opponent, George Cornelius. Luther must figure out what to do with Alice, all while the serial killer builds on his murder masterpiece. – Kelly Wu watch now (Opens in a new tab)
Extension
Space travel sci-fi fans were devastated when the Syfy Channel canceled the show after three groundbreaking seasons. But Amazon swooped in to salvage the situation and is currently working on the fourth season of the show. Based on a series of novels by Daniel Abraham and Ty Frank, The Expanse tells the story of an intergalactic conspiracy and a futuristic lawman who may be able to hold it all together. Thomas Jane plays Detective Josephus Miller, who finds himself caught between powerful forces on Earth and Mars and settlements in the solar system’s asteroid belt. Star Trek-style fans will find plenty to love here. – Kelly Wu watch now (Opens in a new tab)
Downton Abbey
Part time period, part melodrama, Downton Abbey is a sort of “greatest songs” compilation of early twentieth century history, as seen through the eyes of an upper-class British family and its servants. The honorary Downton Abbey is a British mansion where the aristocratic Crowley family lived, led by Earl Robert Crowley (Hugh Bonneville) and Countess Cora Crowley (Elizabeth McGovern). As the cultural, social and economic landscape of Great Britain changes drastically, the family experiences (indirectly) everything from the sinking of the Titanic to the Irish War of Independence and the Beer Hall coup. If you love fashion drama, this is an easy sale, but it moves in a clip fast enough to entertain anyone. – Kelly Wu watch now (Opens in a new tab)
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