The digital streaming services have come in clutch during this quarantine. Amazon Prime Video has seen its subscriber count rise greatly due to people looking for something to pass their time during the quarantine. Prime video houses numerous shows to satiate the appetite of the user. Naturally, most of the time is spent browsing through titles instead of actually watching anything. To save you from the hassle of clicking through title after title, we have curated the perfect list of shows that are creme-de-la-creme of what Prime Video has on offer-
- The Boys
What if your idols, your superheroes were hiding some big secrets? What if the happy-go-lucky, friendly heroes had a dark side to them? Considered one of the best shows on Prime Video, The Boys is based on comics of the same name and its first season received great reviews. It is a dark comedy which stars Karl Urban as Billy Butcher, a roughneck who assembles a team of misfits to take on a corporation that protects and enables these “Superheroes”. For fans of dark comedy and action-thrillers, The Boys is a surefire top pick. Season 1 has eight episodes and owing to the great response it received, it has already been renewed for a second season. Therefore, it is the perfect time to catch up before season 2 drops. Just be careful and avoid any spoilers on the internet!Watch Here
- Bosch
Homicide detective shows never get old and not many shows do this genre better than Bosch. The series is based on Michael Connelly’s novels and takes the viewer into the world of Harry Bosch, a Los Angeles homicide detective, played ably by Titus Welliver. The first season shows Bosch standing trial for a serial murder suspect while his past demons come back to haunt him. It has had six well-received seasons and was renewed for a seventh and final season in February 2020. It is the perfect show to binge as it has clocked six seasons already.
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- House
Medical dramas with a helping of wit and sarcasm, anyone? Hugh Laurie has become an icon with the role of Dr Gregory House, a brilliant but eccentric doctor. Laurie’s House makes diagnosis look like an art and he does it all the while battling his own personal addictions. The supporting cast complements House brilliantly and the result is a show that has become a pop culture phenomenon even after eight years since its final season eight aired in 2012.Watch Here
- Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
This comedy series was the recipient for Best Comedy and Musical Series in its debut season while the lead in the show, Rachel Brosnahan, won the best actress award in a comedy or musical. The show traces the journey the of a housewife, Miriam “Midge” Maisel as she seeks to build a career in stand-up comedy in 1950s after her husband unexpectedly leaves her.
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- Fleabag
Phoebe Waller Bridge’s Fleabag is one of the shows that have become a cult classic while still streaming. It follows the journey of a lady known only as “Fleabag” as she tries to handle a crumbling business and failing personal life. The biggest thing going for it is that it is not easy to fit it into a particular genre. It is introspective, raunchy, comedic, existential crisis and many other emotions rolled into a delightful serving. Season 2 of the show won the Emmy Award for Best Comedy Series.Watch Here
- Vikings
Fans of historical fantasy sagas (Game of Thrones comes to mind?) will love this show. It follows the journey of Ragnar Lothbrok as he traverses around Northern Europe for plunder to complete his transformation from a farmer to a legendary warrior. It is based on the Vikings raids in the middle ages and will attract the fans who like a gritty, grim show.
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- Homecoming
The sweetly named show is, in fact, a sci-fi/drama genre title with mysterious undertones. It shows a facility, called “Homecoming”, which helps war-torn soldiers transition to a noble life. However, the truth behind the operations at the facility are murkier. Julia Robert stars in this gripping series which has been nominated for three Golden Globe awards.
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- Robotech
Here is something for the anime fans! This classic anime came to USA in 1985 and has since spawned multiple movies and video games, etc. It chronicles the events when a humongous alien spaceship lands on earth and the people, having been alerted to the invasion, fight with all their might in the greatest battle for survival.
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- Baseball
Now something for the sports buffs! With no live sports during this long quarantine, take a deep dive into the history of America’s favourite sports, baseball. This exhaustive documentary on the sports aired way back in 1994 and has since become a gold standard for sports documentaries.Watch Here
- Luther
Can one have too much of Idris Elba? Obviously not! Elba plays the role of John Luther, a violent and eccentric cop who has been fundamentally changed. He has peeked into the abyss numerous times leading to a permanent change of character. Set in the backdrop of a cop-mystery genre, it has tremendous character development and riveting mysteries anchored beautifully by the charismatic Elba.
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So that is our list that covers the very best titles from many different genres. So, what are you waiting for? These are some of the best shows on Prime Video. So, get binging and if you think a show definitely deserves a place on this list, let us know in the comments below!
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