Unbeknownst to some, Amazon boasts a whole lot more than just ridiculously fast shipping. In fact, when it comes to streaming, Amazon Prime Video delivers one of the best libraries of critically acclaimed scripted television shows out there, including hundreds of award-sweeping series. If you’ve exhausted all there is to offer (for now) on big dogs Netflix, Stan and Disney+, maybe it’s time to dip your toes in another pond? Check out the best shows to watch on Amazon Prime Video in this Canstar Blue guide.
Best shows on Amazon Prime Video
It wasn’t easy, but we’ve taken the liberty to narrow down 10 of the best shows currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video:
- Outer Range
- The Outlaws
- Reacher
- The Wheel of Time
- Back to the Rafters
- Kevin Can Go F**k Himself
- Nine Perfect Strangers
- Modern Love
- The Pursuit of Love
- The Moth Effect
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Outer Range
If you like cowboys, and you like supernatural and spooky things, then Outer Range might be worth turning on the TV for. Starring Josh Brolin as Royal Abbott, a simple man who’s looking to just make a living and live the quiet life with his family in Wyoming. That simple life is shattered however, when his daughter-in-law goes missing, and an unexplainable void appears on the corner of his land. From here, Abbott begins a slow descent into madness, so saddle up for a helluva ride.
The Outlaws
It’s hard to hate anything with Christopher Walken in it, particularly if he’s crossing the pond to land in the British comedy The Outlaws. Following Frank (Walken) as he – along with a number of other misfits – are sentenced to community service, the stakes are quickly raised as the property they’re tidying up turns out to be a stash-spot for organised crime. Finding a bag full of cash, the group quickly have to decide what to do with it, before their conscious, or the owners of the money, catch up with them.
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Reacher
Thad from Blue Mountain State has graduated from college, and he’s even more yoked than before. Reacher stars Alan Ritchson (Blue Mountain State) as Jack Reacher, a retired US Army Military Policeman, who wants to settle down for the quiet life in rural Georgia, only to run into a deep world of crime. Based on the Jack Reacher books by Lee Child, with the first season based on the first novel of the series, aptly named Killing Floor. Shortly after its release, the show was renewed for a second season, so we’ll see more of Reacher in the future.
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Back to Amazon Prime shows
The Wheel of Time
Toted as the spiritual successor of Game of Thrones, The Wheel of Time is based on the 14-novel series of the same name, which details a world in which magic exists, and there’s something dark lurking in the corners. Moiraine is a witch, who belongs to a society called ‘Aes Sedai’, who, by chance, meets five travellers, one of whom is the prophesised reincarnation of the Dragon, a mighty beast that is foretold to either save the world, or help destroy it. If you’re looking for some more medieval action, The Wheel of Time might be worth riding into battle for.
Back to the Rafters
A follow-up series to the classic Aussie show Packed to the Rafters, Back to the Rafters follows the Rafter family a few years down the track from when the original series left off. Julie and Dan – the mother and father of the family – are struggling with their relationship, even discussing the idea of divorce. But while that’s all happening, their adult children are all struggling with their own problems, meaning the Rafters have to come together to pull each other up and through their issues. It’s a classic Aussie vibe, and will no doubt be popular for those fans of the original.
Kevin Can Go F**k Himself
A seemingly innocent sitcom, Kevin Can Go F**k Himself is actually closer to two shows in one, and provides plenty of laughs – although some of them may be uneasy. The show follows Allison as she plays the doting housewife to her husband Kevin. When Kevin and his friends are in the room, the show is a classic sitcom, but when Allison is alone, the world turns darker as she struggles to find a life for herself. It’s a gripping show, and one that flips the sitcom genre on its head.
Nine Perfect Strangers
Life can get tough, and sometimes you need a bit of help. That’s what nine strangers thought when they checked into Tranquillum House, a self-help style resort run by Masha (played by Nicole Kidman). But what starts out as a potential fresh start turns into a nightmare, with Masha, the resort and all of the other guests, not what they initially seem. Nine Perfect Strangers is also from the same author as Big Little Lies, so if you’re a fan of one, you’ll likely be a fan of both.
Modern Love
Love can be a funny thing, and a connection can often be missed, making it all the more special when it happens. And that’s what Modern Love is about – those connections that you don’t expect. Showcasing multiple love stories across the bright lights of New York City and the serene landscapes of Scotland, Modern Love is loosely based on stories printed in a New York column, adding additional feel-good moments throughout.
The Pursuit of Love
Set in post-World War I, The Pursuit of Love follow cousins Linda and Fanny on their journey to find love and marriage in a changing world. While Fanny looks for a steady and quiet life, Linda wants adventure, with the series exploring the different sides and journeys that we all find ourselves on in the quest of love and companionship.
The Moth Effect
If you’re in the mood for some edgy skits, The Moth Effect may be the show you’re looking for. The brain child of Nick Boshier and Jazz Twemlow – who brought the world Bondi Hipsters, Trent from Punchy and Soul Mates respectively – The Moth Effect looks to take on politics, climate change, reality TV and everything in between with some tongue-in-cheek comedy.
With a line-up that good, you can’t complain about having ‘nothing to watch’ quite frankly ever again. And if by some miracle you’ve seen them all, check out our list of the best movies on Amazon Prime Video. You can thank us later.
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