10 Amazon Prime Series That Completely Flew Under The Radar

Alright, buddy, let's dive right into the list of those hidden gems on Amazon Prime!

1. Patriot

First on our list is Patriot, a show about John Tavner, an intelligence officer, who dives undercover at a Midwest industrial piping firm. Weird gig, right? Not your usual spy shenanigans. He's out to prevent Iran from going nuclear. Family ties complicate things as his congressman brother, Edward, gives him a hard time. Missteps? Oh, they happen. Especially when his PTSD and mission challenges mix. It's espionage like you've never seen, coated with dark humor.

2. The Collection

Next, we strut into the high fashion world of The Collection. Post-war Paris, folks! It's all glitz, glamour, and... secrets? A fashion house, run by the Sabine brothers, rises to challenge Dior's dominance. But behind those dazzling gowns lies a dark history. Love affairs intertwine, past sins haunt, and fashion becomes a battlefield. Vintage vibes, couture, and mysteries—what's not to love?

3. Fortitude

Have you ever heard of Fortitude? It's a remote Arctic town with more than its fair share of oddities. The Sheriff? Murdered. A mysterious parasite? It's changing the residents in unimaginable ways. Polar research, mammoth discoveries, and the environment go haywire. Every icy corner hides danger. Think you can survive the cold... and the plot twists?

4. Mad Dogs

Imagine a reunion turned sideways. That's Mad Dogs for you. Four friends travel to Belize, visiting a fifth who's struck rich. Ah, paradise! But, twist! Their wealthy friend? Dead. Chaos spirals with a bag of money, a creepy cat-masked man, and a ton of bad decisions. Darkly comedic, it's a sunny place for shady happenings.

5. The Last Tycoon

The Last Tycoon might sound grand, but the title's a smokescreen. It's the 1930s, Hollywood's Golden Age. Monroe Stahr, inspired by film mogul Irving Thalberg, battles his boss Pat Brady. Studio politics, ambitions, and love triangles? Check, check, and check. But, beneath the glitz? There's Nazi Germany trying to control Hollywood's narrative. Drama with a sprinkle of history – a match made in cinematic heaven.

6. Lore

Now, for a twist, dive into Lore. Fact meets fiction as folklore tales come alive. Historical reenactments delve into the origins of vampires, werewolves, and changelings. But these aren't your bedtime stories. Instead, they dissect humanity's dark side, the fear, the beliefs. Real events inspire every episode. Who said history was boring?

7. Red Oaks

Grab your tennis racket; we're headed to Red Oaks. Set in the 80s, David Myers is a summer assistant tennis pro at the Red Oaks Country Club. College decisions loom while he's caught between parents, romance, and the eccentric club members. Then there's a Freaky Friday twist, where David and his dad swap bodies! Youthful escapades, neon colors, and radical times — ah, the memories.

8. Comrade Detective

Ever wanted a Romanian buddy cop show dubbed in English? Say hello to Comrade Detective. It's the Cold War era. Detectives Gregor and Iosef, chase a killer in a Monopoly mask, revealing a Western conspiracy. Intense chases, stark propaganda, and hilarious dialogues dominate. Channing Tatum and Jon Ronson present the show as if it were an actual influential Romanian television show from the 1980s. Is it parody? Propaganda? Doesn't matter; it's an absurdly wonderful watch.

9. The Romanoffs

A drama anthology comes your way with The Romanoffs. Descendants of Russia's royal family, scattered globally, believe they're special. Every episode introduces new characters, but with a royal connection. From an actress in a Romanoff-themed play to an elderly woman recalling her escape from the Bolsheviks, the tales vary. Royals in the modern world, layered with history, family, and a lot of self-importance.

10. Too Old to Die Young

Last, but definitely not least, Too Old to Die Young. Detective Martin Jones, drowned in L.A's underbelly, avenges his partner's death. Alongside vigilantes, Yakuza assassins, and cartel hitmen, he dives deep into the city's shadows. Blood, art, and neon lights blend. It's slow, it's dark, and it's absolutely hypnotic. Not your typical cop show, but isn't that the best part?