Beyond Netflix: 12 Prime Video Series Worth the Watch

1. Good Omens

When you have an angel and a demon teaming up to prevent the apocalypse, you know you've stumbled upon something delightful and, well, good. Adapted from the cherished novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, the series paints a reality where Aziraphale, the angel, and Crowley, the demon, have become somewhat fond of their earthly existence and decide to halt the oncoming Armageddon.

Sporting an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 86%, the series bears testimony to the fine dance between humor and fantasy, with the unlikely camaraderie between angel and demon being as heartwarming as it is hilarious. If you ever wished for a quirky bromance with celestial stakes, then this series is your answered prayer – especially now that its second season is finally out.

2. Hunters

1970s New York is the setting here and it's a lethal game of cat and mouse that's afoot. The series, with a powerhouse performance by Al Pacino and backed by Jordan Peele as executive producer, pivots around a motley crew of Nazi hunters who discover that hundreds of high-ranking Nazis are living among them and conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the U.S. It's a tension-drenched chess match that unfolds across the 10 episodes, a game where stakes are dangerously high, and any wrong move could spell doom.

3. Bosch

Crime. Corruption. Cops. Welcome to the gritty world of Bosch, where a homicide detective navigates the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles to solve the city's darkest crimes. Based on Michael Connelly's best-selling novels, this series is a nuanced exploration of a cop's life, carrying an air of authenticity that's as compelling as the mysteries our hero unravels.

The series impressively boasts a 93% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, standing as a testament to its engaging plotlines and memorable performances. After all, in a city where sunshine and shadows mingle, nothing is as it seems, and every clue is a journey into the unexpected.

4. The Expanse

Humanity's reached the stars, and the only way is forward. We've colonized the solar system in The Expanse, a science fiction series where Earth, Mars, and the Belt are at the brink of war. The show navigates the harsh political landscapes of the future and the even harsher reality of space, with characters as multifaceted as the issues they grapple with.

With a staggering 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, this series is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys their politics interstellar. As the stakes rise, we find ourselves tumbling headlong into a world where survival is as much a personal endeavor as it is a cosmic one.

5. The Wilds

This next series could have been a simple Lord of the Flies redux, but The Wilds prefers to keep us on our toes. A group of teenage girls finds themselves stranded on a deserted island after their plane crashes en route to a female empowerment retreat. What could go wrong, right?

The Wilds expertly weaves together the narrative threads of survival, revealing secrets that add a dark undertone to the already perilous situation. It's a slow-burning suspense series, and with a 84% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it seems like viewers are pretty pleased to be marooned with The Wilds.

6. Upload

Imagine having a choice in where you go after you die. In Upload, the afterlife is a digital heaven where the wealthy can live forever, albeit virtually. It's a sci-fi comedy that tackles profound questions about mortality with humor, all while the protagonist, a young app developer, navigates the intricacies of his newfound digital existence. Created by Greg Daniels, the genius behind The Office and Parks and Recreation, Upload strikes a charming balance between the levity of everyday life and the weight of eternity.

7. The Man in the High Castle

In The Man in the High Castle, we have an alternative history series that poses the chilling question: What if the Allies lost World War II? In this series, the United States is divided into the Greater Nazi Reich and the Japanese Pacific States. But whispers of a strange film showing a different reality, where the Allies won, stir a flicker of hope in this dystopian world.

With an 84% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this series is a thrilling exploration of a world where the lines between reality and fiction are blurred, where hope is a dangerous weapon, and where every secret has the power to topple regimes.

8. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan

Now, Jack Ryan might be a name that you've come across before, thanks to the myriad adaptations that have hit our screens. But rest assured, this iteration of Tom Clancy's titular hero, portrayed by none other than John Krasinski, comes with its own distinctive flavor. Thrust from his cozy desk job into the field, Ryan uncovers a string of dubious bank transfers, setting him off on a wild goose chase against an up-and-coming terrorist figurehead.

With an impressive 77% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this show offers intrigue and suspense in spades, all set against the backdrop of international espionage.

9. The Boys

The Boys is a brazen superhero saga that takes a gander at the other side of the coin, exploring what happens when the super-powered become power-drunk. Imagine this: your superheroes aren't your boy scouts in capes but celebs leveraging their abilities for fame, glory, and those sweet endorsement deals (and boy do we know how these celebs often turn out).

Sprinkled with dark humor, this R-rated series is certainly not for the faint of heart but promises a thrilling ride. Even Rotten Tomatoes seems to be in cahoots, having bestowed upon it an impressive 84% fresh rating.

10. Invincible

Created by the same chap who gave us The Walking Dead, Robert Kirkman, this is another entry into the superhero genre, only this time it's animated. The story revolves around Mark Grayson, an utterly average teenager with an entirely not-average dad: the most powerful superhero on Earth. You thought puberty was hard? Try juggling high school, hormones, and freshly sprouted superpowers.

This show's stacked voice cast has everything from 'The Office' alumni to Oscar winners. If you're a fan of stark violence and jaw-dropping plot twists, this is your arena. And yes, you are not wrong; that is indeed Jon Hamm you hear in the first episode.

11. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Stepping out of the crime-ridden alleys of superhero shows, we find ourselves in 1950s New York, amid the rustling skirts of the delightful Midge Maisel. When her seemingly perfect life takes an unexpected turn, Midge uncovers her hidden talent for stand-up comedy, paving the way for laughs and lessons in a male-dominated field.

This show is as refreshing as biting into a crisp Granny Smith apple, and it's also the recipient of sixteen Emmy Awards. It's also worth noting that Amazon invested a hefty $6 million per episode for later seasons.

12. Fleabag

If you think you've seen fourth wall breaks, you're sorely mistaken. Meet Fleabag, the protagonist of Phoebe Waller-Bridge's hilariously heartbreaking tragicomedy, who walks the audience through her life with an alarming honesty that makes your stomach churn and heart ache. Winning six Emmy Awards in its second season alone, it's safe to say that the risks Phoebe took in her storytelling paid off like a cheeky bet on a dark horse.

While the show sadly concluded after just two seasons, it has undeniably etched itself into the annals of television greatness. After all, it's not every day you find a show that feels like a confession booth and a stand-up stage all at once.