THE better show in Amazon Prime Video have included some of the highest quality small screen previews throughout 2024, especially with releases like season 4 of The boys and 2nd season of Invincibleas well as new series such as Precipitation. If subscribers are looking for a cerebral comedy like Flea bag or a riveting crime drama like Bosch There’s always something unique and exciting to watch on Amazon Prime Video, and that hasn’t changed in November 2024.
Amazon Prime Video has carved out a niche as a creator of original content – especially thanks to hit shows like The boys and Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power — and host of several high-quality primetime licensed TV shows such as Precipitation and Downton Abbey. That hasn’t changed as 2024 comes to a close, with original series like Nautilus and Yakuza: Like a Dragon joining Prime Video’s excellent library of TV shows.
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Nautilus
(2024) [Fantasy Adventure] – Amazon Prime Video ends 2024 with another exclusive big-budget show – Nautilus. Based on 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea From Jules Verne, the show is a fascinating origin story of literary legend Captain Nemo and his titular submarine, with plenty of action and adventure throughout.
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Like a Dragon: Yakuza
(2024) [Crime Action] – Based on the video game of the same name, Like a dragon takes Prime Video subscribers into the dark and cruel world of Yakuza and the dangerous world of organized crime in Japan that they inhabit.
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The Legend of Vox Machina
(2022-present) [Animated Fantasy] – The Legend of Vox Machina recounts a critical role Dungeons and Dragons campaign as an incredibly adult animated fantasy show – and the results are as hilarious as they are breathtakingly intense.
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Hotel Hazbin
(2024) [Animated Comedy] – Hotel Hazbin has had a significant following since the pilot premiered on YouTube in 2019, and when the full series arrived on Amazon Prime Video in 2024, it more than lived up to expectations. The animated musical comedy deals with the complex relationship between Heaven and Hell and whether damned souls can be redeemed and rehabilitated.
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Flea bag
(2016-2019) [Comedy Drama] – Based on the acclaimed solo play of the same name by writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Flea bag became a viral sensation upon release – and understandably so. A bitingly satirical comedy that isn’t afraid to show raw emotions, Flea bag never shies away from tackling complicated and often obscure subjects.
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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
(2017-2023) [Comedy Drama] – Loosely inspired by the life of Joan Rivers, Prime Video’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is an enjoyable comedy-drama set in the ’50s and ’60s. Rachel Brosnahan plays the titular Miriam Maisel, a housewife who discovers a talent for stand-up comedy after her husband unexpectedly leaves her.
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Elementary
(2012-2019) [Mystery Thriller] – Aired on CBS between 2012 and 2019, Elementary is a modern retelling of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes stories, with some new narrative arcs thrown into the mix. Especially notable in the cast of Elementary is Lucy Liu as Dr. Joan Watson, the modern gender-swapped version of Holmes’s trusted advisor and partner in (solving) crimes.
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My Lady Jane (2024)
(2024) [Period Drama] – My lady Jane, a whimsical retelling of the life of Lady Jane Grey, the 16th century British noblewoman who sat on the throne as queen for an incredibly brief 9-day reign. Emily Bader’s Lady Jane instantly establishes herself as a modern-day historical heroine that Prime Video subscribers will find nearly impossible not to root for.
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Daisy Jones and the Six
(2023) [Music Drama] – One of the best dramas of 2023 on Amazon Prime Video, Daisy Jones and the Six. Based on the novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, the miniseries is the account of a fictional rock group that finds fame and is torn apart by internal drama.
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Downton Abbey
(2010-2015) [Period Drama] – While the inner workings of an English estate in the early 1900s may seem like dry matter, Downton Abbey managed to turn it into one of the most popular and fascinating programs on television. The series follows the lives of a family of British aristocrats and the servants who work for them, with narratives that encompass love, drama and scandal, whilst providing hard-hitting social commentary.
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The Killer Vow
(2023 to present) [Crime Thriller] – A complex parable about vigilantism and the death penalty, The Killer Vow is a critically acclaimed South Korean drama along the same lines as shows like squid game. Centering on a mysterious masked individual known only as Gaetal, the show imagines a society that holds public votes on whether criminals should be sentenced to death.
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Bosch
(2014-2021) [Action Thriller] – In many ways, BoschThe hard-boiled detective seems like a relic from a bygone era of TV, but the show never fails to make the character less than compelling. Titus Welliver plays Harry Bosch, an LAPD detective who works on his cases with total commitment, but sometimes follows his own rules. The sequel to the series, Bosch: Legacy, is also available on the platform, and both titles have quickly become Amazon Prime Video flagship titles.
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Hannibal
(2013-2015) [Crime Thriller] – There’s no shortage of great thriller TV shows on Amazon Prime Video, new and old, many of them being Prime Originals. One of the best to come to the streaming service that was not produced by Amazon itself is Hannibal, that throughout its three bloody seasons full of cannibalism explores the relationship between Hannibal Lecter (played by Mads Mikkelsen) and Will Graham (Hugh Dancy), a talented but troubled criminal profiler.
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Batman: Caped Crusader
(2024) [Animated Superhero] – In 2024, Batman: The Animated Series creator Bruce Timm returned to the character for an altogether darker, grittier take on the Dark Knight – Batman: Caped Crusader. Inspired by the beginning Batman short stories from the 1940s-1960s, Batman: Caped Crusader stands out as one of the best thriller TV shows currently on Amazon Prime Video – an impressive feat given that it’s an animated show about a superhero.
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Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan
(2018-2023) [Spy Thriller] – Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan stars Jon Krasinski as the titular CIA analyst and has established itself as one of the best thriller shows available on Amazon Prime Video. All four series adapting Tom Clancy’s novels are fascinating, exciting and will leave subscribers on the edge of their seats.
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Mister Robot
(2015-2019) [Sci-Fi Thriller] – Mister Robot shows a chaotic underworld where technology can control everything except the mind. The show is famous for its sharp storytelling, telling a narrative where no one can be trusted and everyone is under surveillance. Rami Malek’s groundbreaking performance is also riveting in this paranoid and groundbreaking series.
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The Man in the High Castle
(2015-2019) [Alternate History Drama] – Set in an alternate reality, The Man in the High Castle Imagine what America would be like if Germany and Japan had won World War II. The series follows a group of rebel heroes who seek to overthrow an oppressive regime in a gripping example of great “what if?” tell stories.
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Reach
(2022 to present) [Military Thriller] – Although Tom Cruise brought Jack Reacher to the big screen, many fans of Lee Child’s books prefer the more accurate version of the character in Reach. Alan Ritchson plays the titular drifter, a former military police officer who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy in a small town.
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Outer range
(2022-present) [Sci-Fi Mystery] – Outer range has re-entered the conversation thanks to the release of Season 2 in 2024, and stars Josh Brolin, Impogen Poots and a wide cast in what could be one of the most intriguing time-travel mystery thrillers of the last decade. Revealing plot details would be providing spoilers that would ruin the show, but Outer range is one of the most exciting shows currently on Amazon Prime Video, whether science fiction or any other genre.
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Battlestar Galactica
(2003-2009) [Action Sci-Fi] – Battlestar Galactica is a modernized reboot of 1978 and has been widely acclaimed, and not just for its sci-fi elements. It’s a genuinely moving drama that chronicles the last surviving remnants of humanity as they flee the race that nearly decimated their own – the Cylons.
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Precipitation
(2024) [Apocalyptic Sci-Fi] – Not only is it Precipitation Among the best Amazon Prime Video originals, it’s also one of the most anticipated new shows coming in 2024 on any platform. Based on the incredibly popular video game series of the same name Precipitation mixes post-apocalyptic action with retro futurism and a good dose of social satire.
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The Expansion
(2015–2022) [Action Sci-Fi] – Over 6 seasons, The Expansion it has gained a reputation as one of the best modern science fiction shows and an intensely loyal following. Even subscribers who don’t necessarily count science fiction among their interests will find something captivating inside The Expansionand it’s clear to see why it managed to stand out among so many shows and films with a similar premise.
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Invincible
(2021-present) [Animated Superhero] – An animated superhero series that pulls no punches, Invincible is as twisted and blood-soaked as any live-action alternative. The story revolves around a young hero who tries to follow in the footsteps of his father, the most powerful superhero in the world, without knowing that he is a heartless mass murderer.
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The boys
(2019-present) [Superhero Drama] – A scathing satire on the modern obsession with superheroes, The boys is an extremely brutal indictment of modern consumerism. The boys Season 5 will be the end of the series, and the full story is shaping up to be one of the best TV shows of the modern era, whether it’s on Amazon Prime or not.
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Generation V
(2023 – present) [Superhero Drama] – The first live-action spin-off of The boys It quickly gained a reputation as one of the best shows to watch on the platform in its own right, as 2023 Generation V is just as fascinating as its original show. Although it also explores superhero satire Generation V flips the formula once again, focusing on the students at Godolkin University – a loose parody of well-known comic book properties, such as X-Men.
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Good omens
(2019-) [Fantasy Drama] – Perfectly enhanced by Michael Sheen and David Tennant’s inimitable on-screen chemistry, Good omens is a hugely successful adaptation of the novel of the same name by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. Following an angel and a demon as they enjoy a relatively peaceful existence on Earth, the show mischievously rewrites biblical history, introducing a rich new mythology into established stories.
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The Wheel of Time
(2021-present) [Fantasy Drama] – An ambitious mix of world-building and spectacle, The Wheel of Time follow the journey of “chosen”, whose power could turn the entire kingdom against him and his friends. Like the source material, Amazon Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time explores an inventive magic system and fantastical setting.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
(2022 to present) [Fantasy Drama] – 2nd season of The Rings of Power arrived on Amazon Prime Video in August 2024, making it the perfect time for subscribers to dive into Lord of the Rings prequel. Middle-earth looks visually stunning, and the show takes time to introduce different cultures, creatures, and of course enemies, which put the balance between good and evil at risk.
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Of
(2022-present) [Horror Mystery] – There are a lot of horror TV shows on Amazon Prime Video, but few can claim to have a mystery as gripping as Of. One of the most surreal and engaging TV series of the decade so far, Of focuses on the inhabitants of a nightmarish city that traps all residents.
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Swarm
(2023) [Horror Mystery] – From the minds of screenwriter Janine Nabers and Atlanta and Community star Donald Glover, 2023 Swarm is one of the best original horror series on Amazon Prime Video. It’s incredibly tense, a tone driven largely by Dominique Fishback’s incredible performance as Andrea “Dre” Greene. The show focuses on Dre as she descends into the darkest depths of obsession, with the object of her fascination being pop star Ni’Jah (Nirine S. Brown).
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