The hottest Amazon series right now are here for you to binge-watch without any guilt.
These are high-profile original productions, many of which have been nominated for Emmys!
All you have to do is give Prime Video — Amazon’s streaming service — a chance. It’s ready to compete head-to-head with Netflix and other giants of the industry.
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Keep reading and check out five of the best Amazon series that everyone’s talking about!
1. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, the same mind behind Gilmore Girls.
It’s simply one of the best comedy series of our time, and the proof is in the two Emmys it snagged in its very first season: Best Comedy Series and Best Actress for lead star Rachel Brosnahan.
The story follows Miriam “Midge” Maisel, a perfect housewife from 1950s high society.
After being unexpectedly left by her husband, she is devastated — until she finds a new purpose in stand-up comedy, something extremely unusual for that time.
2. The Boys
Released in 2019, The Boys quickly won over audiences with its violent and satirical take on superheroes.
The series is based on the comic book by Garth Ennis, which parodies the superhero genre — especially the idea of a “Justice League.”
In the show, we follow a group of “heroes” who are corrupt and self-serving, using their fame and influence for personal gain.
It may not be entirely faithful to Ennis’ original work, but it absolutely delivers enough to keep viewers hooked from start to finish.
3. Fleabag
Tragic, hilarious, and brilliant — that’s the magic trio that helped Fleabag win six Emmys in 2019.
It’s the kind of show filled with unbelievable — yet completely relatable — situations, making you wonder whether to laugh or cry.
The story follows a woman in her early thirties trying to put her life back together after the death of her best friend and business partner.
She runs a failing café, gets involved with the wrong men, says all the wrong things at the worst possible moments, and — despite her flaws — manages to face herself with brutal honesty.
4. The Man in the High Castle
Inspired by Philip K. Dick’s novel, The Man in the High Castle is a brilliant historical dystopia that imagines what the world would be like if Germany and Japan had won World War II.
Across four seasons, the series builds an alternate and chilling reality, introducing parallel worlds.
It masterfully blends science fiction, politics, thriller elements, and espionage into a breathtaking storyline.
5. American Gods
American Gods is based on a novel by Neil Gaiman, one of the greatest British authors of today.
If you’ve read the book, you’ll likely love the adaptation — especially the first season, which was nominated for an Emmy in 2019 for its special effects.
The story revolves around ancient mythological gods, now forgotten by most of humanity, who still live among us and struggle to adapt to the modern world.
In this article, we introduced you to five of the best Amazon series that are trending right now.
Take a good look at the Prime Video catalog — you might find even more titles that match your taste.
So grab some popcorn and get ready to binge-watch them all!
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