Hidden Gems: 5 Lesser-Known Dramas on Prime Video You Must Explore
Despite their brilliance, these five have flown under the radar of many drama fans.
When life seems boring, drama shows seem to be the perfect remedy. They add spice and emotion to our mostly mundane reality and excitement to our dull days. These five little-known shows are no exception.
Monsieur Spade (2024, 1 season, 6.9 on IMDb)
Set in 1963, this neo-noir crime drama follows Sam Spade, the legendary detective from Dashiell Hammett's novels, as he enjoys his retirement in Bozouls, a small town in the south of France. Eight years ago, Spade brought seven-year-old Teresa to town to be returned to her father, but had to leave her at the local nunnery when the man didn't show up. Now a series of murders is shaking the town, and Monsieur Spade has reason to believe they're connected to Teresa and her father.
Professor T (2021-present, 3 seasons, 7.2 on IMDb)
The British crime drama starring Ben Miller centers on his character, Professor Jasper Tempest, a Cambridge University criminologist who struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Living with an overbearing mother and lecturing to mostly uninterested students doesn't make Jasper's life any better, but his hobby does. Armed with his criminological genius, Professor Tempest helps the local police solve various cases.
Las Vegas (2003-2008, 5 seasons, 7.4 on IMDb)
Predictably set on the Las Vegas Strip, this comedy-drama revolves around the employees of Montecito, a fictional hotel and casino. Following people from various departments of Montecito, including restaurant management and valet parking, the series focuses primarily on the security and surveillance service, led by Ed Deline and later his friend and protégé Danny McCoy, as they maintain the safety of the venue's guests and employees.
Mr. Robot (2015-2019, 4 seasons, 8.5 on IMDb)
In this sci-fi drama, Rami Malek stars as Elliot Alderson, a socially anxious and clinically depressed IT specialist. By day, Elliot is an employee of a cybersecurity firm. By night, he is a hacker working with an insurrectionary group to wipe out all the debt records of E Corp, the world's largest financial company. Elliot feels conflicted about his jobs, and his dissociative identity disorder complicates his internal moral struggle.
The Chosen (2017-present, 4 seasons, 9.2 on IMDb)
This biblical period drama tells the story of perhaps the most famous man in history, Jesus Christ. Set in the first century Middle East, the show follows Jonathan Roumie's Jesus through his life and travels, meeting many people who eventually became his disciples and followers, helping to spread his world and the stories of the miracles he performed.