10 Best Amazon Prime Original TV Series To Watch Right Now

Amazon Prime Video has a plethora of shows to watch. There are seriously a lot to choose from. But the streaming service also has a big bag of huge original shows, as well as titles it has acquired. If you’re not sure what shows to start with, it’s a good choice to look at some of its best original TV series. They range from action to drama and comedy. Check out this list.

Fallout

• Genre: Action, drama, post-apocalyptic, science fiction, Western
• Stars: Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Walton Goggins, Kyle MacLachlan, Moisés Arias, Xelia Mendes-Jones, Frances Turner
• Seasons: 2
• Episodes: 16
• Runtime: 45–74 minutes
• Creators: Graham Wagner, Geneva Robertson-Dworet
• Release date: 2024

An Emmy-nominated show, Fallout released on the streaming platform in April 2024. The series has action, drama and science fiction. It is set 200 years in the future. It follows characters trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world, where survival is an impossible task. With danger at every corner and a world divided into factions. This series is based on the legendary video game franchise. Fallout is dark, funny, violent and emotional. It’s a great watch of action and science fiction fans.

The Boys

• Genre: Superhero, action, comedy-drama, satire
• Stars: Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara
• Seasons: 5
• Episodes: 48
• Runtime: 55–70 minutes
• Creator: Eric Kripke
• Release date: 2019

What happens when you live in a world where superheroes harbour dark secrets? The Boys takes a look into this world, with each episode being as action-packed and thrilling as the last. These superheroes, known as the “Supes,” have absolutely no restraint and work for Vought International, who cover up their darkest secrets. The Boys then take on “The Seven,” Vought’s premier superhero team, led by the power-hungry Homelander. The show is hilarious, entertaining, and action-packed.

Reacher

• Genre: Action, crime, thriller, drama
• Stars: Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten, Serinda Swan, Shaun Sipos, Robert Patrick, Willa Fitzgerald
• Seasons: 4 (Season 5 confirmed)
• Episodes: 32
• Runtime: 43–61 minutes
• Creator: Nick Santora
• Release date: 2022

Reacher is an action thriller starring Alan Ritchson. In this show, we follow former U.S. Army military police named Reacher. He deals with dangerous criminals he comes across during his travels. He is smart, strong and has the abilities to deal with complicated situations. It is based on the Jack Reacher novel series by Lee Child.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

• Genre: Comedy-drama, period drama
• Stars: Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen, Marin Hinkle, Tony Shalhoub, Kevin Pollak
• Seasons: 5
• Episodes: 43
• Runtime: 43–76 minutes
• Creator: Amy Sherman-Palladino
• Release date: 2017

Another popular show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has a fabulously witty script, with strong and empowering storylines. We follow a woman who sets out to become a stand-up comedian after being a 1950s housewife for so long. The show explores the challenges she faces throughout the years as she pursues her dream of becoming a successful comedian. This critically acclaimed show is definitely worth the watch.

Invincible

• Genre: Adult animation, superhero, action, drama, science fiction
• Stars: Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, J.K. Simmons, Seth Rogen, Gillian Jacobs, Zazie Beetz, Walton Goggins
• Seasons: 4 (Seasons 5 and 6 confirmed)
• Episodes: 32
• Runtime: 45–60 minutes
• Creators: Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker
• Release date: 2021

Originally released in 2021, this ongoing series has built a huge following thanks to its superhero action, storylines and humour. The story is about Mark Grayson, a teenager with a life that is far from normal as he happens to be the son of Omni-Man. He is one of the most powerful superheroes in the world.

Fleabag

• Genre: Comedy-drama, dark comedy
• Stars: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Sian Clifford, Olivia Colman, Andrew Scott
• Seasons: 2
• Episodes: 12
• Runtime: Approximately 25–30 minutes per episode
• Creator: Phoebe Waller-Bridge
• Release date: 2016

Often hailed as one of the greatest comedy series of all time, Fleabag originated as Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s 2013 one-woman play, which debuted at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after previewing at Soho Theatre. The play went on to win a Fringe First Award before being adapted into the acclaimed television series.

My Lady Jane

• Genre: Historical fantasy, romantic comedy-drama
• Stars: Emily Bader, Edward Bluemel, Jordan Peters, Anna Chancellor
• Seasons: 1
• Episodes: 8
• Runtime: Approximately 50 minutes per episode
• Creator: Gemma Burgess
• Release date: 2024

Despite lasting just one season, My Lady Jane is an epic historical fantasy romance. The series recounts the story of historical figure Lady Jane Grey, following her struggles with marriage, her unexpected ascension to the throne, and the dangerous political forces set to bring her reign to an end. It stars Emily Bader as the titular character.

The Summer I Turned Pretty

• Genre: Teen drama, romance, coming-of-age
• Stars: Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Jackie Chung, Rachel Blanchard
• Seasons: 3
• Episodes: 26
• Runtime: 45–60 minutes per episode
• Creator: Jenny Han
• Release date: 2022

We’re heading to Cousins Beach. With three seasons, The Summer I Turned Pretty is created by Jenny Han. Belly deals complicated feelings of love when she finds herself falling for two brothers.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

• Genre: Fantasy, drama, action-adventure
• Stars: Morfydd Clark, Robert Aramayo, Charlie Vickers, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Owain Arthur
• Seasons: 3
• Episodes: 24
• Runtime: 60–76 minutes per episode
• Creators: J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay
• Release date: 2022

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power brings J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendary Second Age to life. It takes place thousands of years before the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The epic fantasy follows an ensemble of familiar and new characters as they face the return of evil, the rise of Sauron and the events that will shape the future of Middle-earth.

Jack Ryan

• Genre: Action, thriller, political drama
• Stars: John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Abbie Cornish, Michael Kelly, Michael Peña
• Seasons: 4
• Episodes: 30
• Runtime: Approximately 40–65 minutes per episode
• Creators: Carlton Cuse and Graham Roland
• Release date: 2018

Jack Ryan is an epic action thriller series. It’s a world of CIA missions, internationl criminal and all of the other good stuff. You will love this fast-paced series. The series aired from 2018 to 2023 and stars John Krasinski.