Counting Down the Best Amazon Prime Original Series
Amazon Prime has been producing some of the most entertaining and addictive original series on streaming platforms. From thrilling spy dramas to dystopian alternate realities, Amazon Prime has got it all covered. Here’s our countdown of the best Amazon Prime original series.
10. The Expanse
The Expanse is a must-watch for all sci-fi fans. The show is set in the future where mankind has started living in space due to overpopulation on Earth. The series focuses on politics, identity, technology and discourse. The show received critical acclaim for its visuals, character development and political narrative.
9. The Wilds
The Wilds is a female-led drama series that tells the story of 8 young girls who go on a retreat in Hawaii but end up getting stranded on an island. The show explores the effects of short-term and long-term trauma on mental health. Each girl has their own backstory and strength, which makes the storyline so gripping.
8. Alex Rider
Alex Rider is a British spy thriller television show based on a novel series of the same name by Anthony Horowitz. The series revolves around a teenage spy who is recruited by a subdivision of MI6. The show is very entertaining, featuring action and conspiracy and mixing them in perfectly.
7. The Man in the High Castle
The Man in the High Castle is an alternate history television series set in a world where the Nazis win World War II. America is split into two countries, one controlled by Nazi Germany and the other by Japan. The show is remarkable for its incredible world building and solid performances. The show’s fourth and final season premiered on November 2019.
6. The Boys
The Boys is an American superhero thriller television series that explores a darker portrayal of superheroes. The show delves into the effects of collateral damage caused by superheroes and their lives outside of their masks. The series is engaging and entertaining, features great pacing and solid performances.
5. Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan follows CIA analyst Jack Ryan as he uncovers and tries to stop a terrorist threat. The show does a great job balancing Jack Ryan the analyst and Jack Ryan the man in the field. The series features thrilling action and a new version of espionage for modern viewers.
4. Hannah
Hannah is an action drama streaming television series based on the 2011 movie of the same name. The show follows a former CIA agent who raises a baby girl by himself in the woods, training her to be the world’s most deadly teenager. The show features impressive fight choreography and solid performances.
3. Sneaky Pete
Sneaky Pete tells the story of a con man who steals another man’s identity to help him evade some dangerous people he owes money to. The show is a thrilling crime drama with amazing performances from its cast.
2. Bosch
Bosch is an American police procedural web television series based on the novels by Michael Connelly. The show follows Detective Harry Bosch as he solves high-profile cases in LA. The series is engrossing, features well-developed characters and solid performances.
1. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel follows the life of two aspiring comedians in the 1950s. The show is a must-watch for all comedy fans, featuring snappy dialogue, great visual humor, and solid performances from its cast.
In conclusion, Amazon Prime produces some of the most entertaining, attention-grabbing and addictive original series. From science fiction to crime drama and comedy, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
