Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Adam Scott (Henry Pollard), Lizzy Caplan (Casey Klein), Martin Starr (Roman DeBeers)

Recently revived after more than a decade, Part Down is a cult comedy hit that went criminally under the radar on its initial release. The series follows a group of aimless misfits working for a catering company, with each episode chronicling their misadventures as they struggle at a new fancy event. With a cast featuring the likes of Adam Scott, Lizzy Caplan, Megan Mullally, and Martin Starr, Party Down boasts one of the most impressive comedy ensembles on Amazon Prime Video.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Sam Richardson (Sam Duvet), Tim Robinson (Tim Cramblin)

While Sam Richardson and Tim Robinson have won plaudits for their later work on the Netflix sketch comedy show I Think You Should Leave, their earlier unsung collaboration is perhaps even more deserving of praise. Detroiters stars Richardson and Robinson as best friends who run a low-budget advertising agency. This premise, however, is simply an excuse for the duo to showcase their chaotic and hilarious sense of humor, making for a quirky and frequently hilarious R-rated sitcom. Critically acclaimed over its two seasons, Detroiters is a must-watch for any fans of Robinson's oeuvre.

Available Seasons: 2 | Cast: Phoebe Waller-Bride (Fleabag), Sian Clifford (Claire), Andrew Scott (The Priest)

Based on writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge's acclaimed one-woman play of the same name, Fleabag became a viral sensation on release – and understandably so. A bitingly satirical comedy that isn't afraid to showcase raw emotion, Fleabag never shies away from tackling complicated, often dark subjects. While the first season deals with the fallout following the main character's friend's suicide, the second offers a compelling meditation on religion and family. With its deliberately ambiguous and nuanced symbolism, Fleabag is a joy to decipher and rewards repeat viewing.

Available Seasons: 6 | Cast: Mindy Kaling (Mindy Lahiri), Chris Messina (Danny Castellano), Ed Weeks (Dr. Jeremiah Reed)

After starring as Kelly on The Office for several years, Mindy Kaling stepped into the spotlight in her own series with The Mindy Project. The series sees Kaling star as an OB/GYN working in New York City, juggling her career and unsuccessful love life. Over the course of six seasons The Mindy Project, developed a devoted following thanks largely to its terrific and likable cast of colorful characters. The show won multiple awards while it was on the air, as well as accruing several Critics' Choice nominations.

Available Seasons: 4 | Cast: Tyler James Williams (Chris), Terry Crews (Julius), Tichina Arnold (Rochelle), Chris Rock (Narrator)

Like later comedies such as The Goldbergs, Everybody Hates Chris takes inspiration from comedian Chris Rock's real childhood. Rock himself narrates the story of his youth with Tyler Jesse Williams playing young Chris, who struggles to navigate bullying at his all-white school and mayhem within his household in 1980s Brooklyn. It is a personal coming-of-age story about a complex real figure, all while crucially managing to be funny.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Annie Murphy (Allison Devine McRoberts), Mary Hollis Inboden (Patricia "Patty" Deirdre O'Connor), Eric Petersen (Kevin McRoberts)

Following her Emmy-winning turn in Schitt's Creek, Annie Murphy starred in a much darker comedy with Kevin Can F**k Himself. The show delivers a clever satire of the tired housewife role seen in many multi-cam sitcoms, with Murphy playing a subversive version of the character who decides to fight back against her constrained life and her slob husband. Murphy shows a new side of her talents, mixing comedy with authentic intensity in a fascinating genre-bending series.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: James Marsden, Ronald Gladden (Themselves)

One of Amazon Prime Video's newest comedy shows, Jury Duty is already proven popular with fans. An inventive mix of scripted comedy and reality show, Jury Duty follows a real-life individual who is selected for jury duty in an unusual case with a bunch of colorful characters – the catch being that he's the only one that doesn't know it's all fake. Jury Duty is filled with twists and interesting developments, as well as a scene-stealing role from James Marsden, playing an exaggerated version of himself as one of the jurors. By blending genres and featuring some occasionally outrageous stunts, Jury Duty has been able to stand out from the crowd.

Available Seasons: 7 | Cast: Mary Tyler Moore (Mary Richards), Ed Asner (Lou Grant), Betty White (Sue Anne Nivens)

A groundbreaking television show in its day, The Mary Tyler Moore Show revolutionized how female characters were portrayed on screen. Television icon Mary Tyler Moore stars as a young single woman working in a big city at a television newsroom. Moving away from the homemaker characters audiences may have been familiar with, this show became popular thanks to its independent female lead, who was able to be beautiful and intelligent as well as quirky and funny. As such, the classic series is something of a watershed moment for 70s sitcoms.

Available Seasons: 11 | Cast: Isabel Sanford (Louise Jefferson), Sherman Hemsley (George Jefferson), Marla Gibbs (Florence Johnston)

One of the most popular sitcoms of the 1970s and 1980s, The Jeffersons ranks among the best sitcoms on Amazon Prime Video. George Jefferson was first introduced to the world as a recurring character on the classic sitcom All in the Family. This spinoff gave him and his family the spotlight in a ground-breaking sitcom that explored the domestic lives of a Black family – offering a perspective that had been little seen before. George was a relatable character, and the sitcom as a whole remained funny and sweet throughout while still managing to deal with some heavy subjects.

Available Seasons: 8 | Cast: Eric McCormack (Will Truman), Debra Messing (Frace Adler), Sean Hayes (Jack McFarland)

The classic sitcom Will & Grace was another big milestone for representation as its central dynamic, a gay man and a straight woman living together, was a genuine revelation when the show first came on the air. The best friends were joined by Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally in scene-stealing supporting roles with the foursome combining as a wonderful ensemble. Will & Grace was hilarious while also depicting the gay community in a positive light, ensuring that it remains one of the best-loved sitcoms of the 90s.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean)

Despite lasting only one season, Rowan Atkinson's Mr. Bean remains one of the most instantly recognizable comedy creations of all time. The series follows a bumbling, trouble-making, and clueless grown man as he finds himself bouncing from one everyday scenario to another, leaving a unique path of destruction behind him. A modern reinterpretation of classic silent comedy, Mr Bean is the perfect showcase for Atkinson's command of physical comedy, making for a show that is hilarious, silly and oddly charming.

Available Seasons: 10 | Cast: Ron Howard (Richie Cunningham), Henry Winkler (Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli), Marion Ross (Marion Cunningham)

Perhaps the quintessential 70s sitcom, Happy Days is a nostalgic tale of family life in the 1950s. The show follows the Cunningham family through the formative decade in a charming coming-of-age story. Though mostly known as the show that introduced the world to Henry Winkler's Fonzie, Happy Days is a hugely influential comedy show, launching several popular spinoffs such as Laverne and Shirley and Mork and Mindy.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Linda Cardellini (Lindsay Weir), John Francis Daley (Sam Weir), James Franco (Daniel Desario)

The fact that Freaks and Geeks has maintained such popularity despite being canceled after only one season is a testament to its quality. Set in the 1980s, the show follows the outcasts of a Michigan high school as they deal with teen issues like bullying, underage drinking, and first romances in a more grounded way than most shows about young people. The authentic feel appealed to audiences of all ages, yet it is the Freaks and Geek characters, played by future stars like Seth Rogen and Jason Segel, that have secured the show's status as a cult classic.

Available Seasons: 5 | Cast: Zachary Levi (Chuck Bartowski), Yvonne Strahovski (Sarah Walker), Adam Baldwin (John Casey)

While his future in the DCU might be in doubt, Zachary Levi's role in Chuck ensures that he'll always be able to prove his comedy chops. Levi plays the titular character, a computer geek who accidentally downloads government secrets into his brain becoming a key asset to the CIA and NSA. Mixing comedy and action in an entertaining and inventive way, Chuck is a light-hearted take on the spy genre with a great sense of humor and fun characters.

Available Seasons: 6 | Cast: Michael J Fox (Mike Flaherty), Heather Locklear (Caitlin Moore), Richard Kind (Paul Lassiter)

Before Parks and Rec and The Office, there was Spin City, a classic sitcom about a ditzy mayor and the deputy (Mike Flaherty) who keeps everything together for his boss. The show centers on Mike's team, who each have their own flaws and foibles, as they try and manage their own lives and the running of New York City. Mike's character proves himself extremely capable at his job, but terrible at his personal life, which causes much of the comedic chaos on the series. The show ran for six seasons, but the main character changes after season 4, when Michael J Fox left due to his Parkinson's diagnosis, and was replaced by Charlie Sheen as Charles Crawford.

Available Seasons: 5 | Cast: Rachel Brosnahan (Miriam Maisel), Alex Borstein (Susie Myerson), Michael Zegen (Joel Maisel)

Loosely inspired by the life of Joan Rivers, Prime Video's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is a pleasant comedy-drama set in the '50s and '60s. Rachel Brosnahan plays the titular Miriam Maisel, a homemaker who discovers a talent for stand-up comedy after her husband unexpectedly leaves her. The show's stand-up scenes are consistently hilarious, yet Miriam's personal struggles give the show a grounded realism that's often incredibly emotional. Inspiring and uplifting, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel has been a roaring success for Amazon Prime Video and ranks as one of the best TV shows on the platform.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Bob Odenkirk (Hank Deveraux), Mireille Enos (Lily Deveraux), Cedric Yarbrough (Paul Rourke), Diedrich Bader (Tony Conigula), Olivia Scott Welch (Julie Deveraux), Sara Amini (Meg Quigley), Suzanne Cryer (Grace DuBois)

A post-Better Call Saul Bob Odenkirk trades the criminal underworld of Albuquerque, New Mexico for the academic world of Railton, Pennsylvania in Lucky Hank. In this black comedy-drama from AMC, Odenkirk plays Hank Deveraux, the chair of Railton College's English department who undergoes a midlife crisis. Based on Richard Russo's novel Straight Man, it may be hard to feel sympathy for the privileged Hank, but Odenkirk delivers a performance so layered, complex, and hilarious that it lifts the show to new heights and leaves no doubt that he is one of the greatest leading actors of the small screen.

Available Seasons: 5 | Cast: Jeffrey Tambor (Maura Pfefferman), Amy Landecker (Sarah Pfefferman), Gaby Hoffman (Ari Pfefferman)

Transparent is a funny and relatable portrayal of a dysfunctional family in changing times, as its characters seem to be too absorbed in their own worlds to realize one of them is ready to embrace her true gender identity. One of Amazon Prime Video's early TV show success stories, Transparent discussed important topics in a hilarious tone, realistically portraying what ignorance feels like inside a family home. Acclaimed throughout its run, Transparent still ranks among the best TV shows on Amazon Prime Video.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Jharrel Jerome (Cootie), Mike Epps (Martisse), Carmen Ejogo (Lafrancine)

A surreal and frequently absurd comedy courtesy of Sorry to Bother You director Boots Riley, I'm A Virgo is one of the most original and inventive series on Amazon Prime Video. The show's bizarre premise centers around Cootie – a 13-foot-tall 19-year-old who has been kept hidden from the world by his aunt and uncle. However, when he is discovered by some young political activists, Cootie makes his surprising debut in society. Praised by critics for its imagination and innovation, I'm A Virgo is a heartfelt and surprisingly moral tale with a sweet center underscoring its strangeness.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Ophelia Lovibond (Joyce Prigger), Michael Angarano (Glenn), Jake Johnson (Doug Renetti)

Raucous and hilarious in equal measure, Minx takes a sly look at the little-covered world of 70s erotic publishing. Joyce Prigger (Lovibond) is a young feminist in Los Angeles, who teams up with a salacious publisher (Johnson) in order to pioneer the first erotic magazine for women. Although the central story is certainly unique, Minx's real strength lies in the chemistry between its cast, especially Lovibond and Johnson. Its impressive Rotten Tomatoes scores ensure it easily ranks among the best comedy TV shows on Amazon Prime Video.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Toby Stephens (Captain Flint), Hannah New (Eleanor Guthrie), Luke Arnold (Long John Silver)

Creating a rollicking pirate adventure for the small screen is no easy task but Black Sails managed to pull it off over the course of four exciting seasons. The show works as a prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson's celebrated Treasure Island, following Captain Flint and his pirate crew on the high seas. Filled with big sequences and engaging characters, the ambitious adventure series offered a fun entry to the dying pirate genre.

Available Seasons: 8 | Cast: Hugh Laurie (Greg House), Lisa Edelstein (Lisa Cuddy), Omar Epps (Eric Foreman)

In the overpopulated genre of medical dramas, House stands out for taking a completely different approach. Most of the show's originality comes from star Hugh Laurie and his titular character, an unorthodox doctor whose unsociable personality often gets in the way of his indisputable talent. A clever combination of hospital drama and thrilling mystery helped House make its mark, while Laurie's titular antihero is one of the most complex and compelling characters in TV history.

Available Seasons: 5 | Cast: Kyle Chandler (Eric Taylor), Connie Britton (Tami Taylor), Taylor Kitsch (Tim Riggins)

A seamless blend of gripping sport and compelling drama, Friday Night Lights cultivated a passionate following throughout its five seasons. Kyle Chandler stars as Coach Eric Taylor, the man charged with leading a team of high school Texas football players in a town where football means everything. The show weaves an inspiring narrative without ever losing sight of the individual characters who make the action compelling. Helping launch the careers of actors like Michael B. Jordan, Jesse Plemons, and Taylor Kitsch, Friday Night Lights is one of the most watchable TV shows on Amazon Prime Video.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Thuso Mbedu (Cora), Aaron Pierre (Caesar), Sheila Atim (Mabel)

One of the best Amazon original TV shows on Prime Video, The Underground Railroad is created and directed by Barry Jenkins, famous for his Best Picture-winning movie, Moonlight. The series takes the relevant racial struggles of the 21st century to the 1850s when a young woman who attempts to break free from slavery stumbles upon a life-changing secret. Inspired by the harsh reality of its setting and based on a brilliant novel, the limited series is filled with lyrical imagery and powerful metaphors transmitted effectively through its characters' intimate perspectives.

Available Seasons: 6 | Cast: Katheryn Winnick (Lagertha), Gustaf Skarsgard (Floki), Alexander Ludwig (Bjorn Lothbrok), Travis Fimmel (Ragnar)

Vikings adapts real-life locations and historical events into a brutally dramatic story that spans decades. It starts with Ragnar Lothbrok, a ruthless Viking whose visionary goals push him away from his routine as a farmer to a life of adventure and conquest in a foreign land. Mixing clever elements of Norse mythology and a character-driven story filled with bloody battles and political intrigue, Vikings is the perfect period show for those who like their drama enhanced by action.

Available Seasons: 4 | Cast: Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Henry VIII), Henry Cavill (Charles Brandon), Sam Neill (Cardinal Wolsey)

Filled with salacious palace intrigue and deliciously dramatic backstabbing, The Tudors provides a compelling look at some of the most interesting figures in English history. Jonathan Rhys Myers stars as King Henry VIII, with the show exploring his reign and the fate of his various marriages. Despite taking liberties with real history, The Tudors manages to be thrilling and surprising with its high-stakes plots and shocking betrayals.

Available Seasons: 4 | Cast: Paul Giamatti (Chuck Rhoades), Damian Lewis (Bobby Axelrod), Maggie Siff (Wendy Rhoades)

Before Succession invited audiences into the cut-throat world of the wealthy, Billions offered a slightly less harrowing look at the monied elite. The series is a battle between a smart and ambitious US Attorney and a powerful and ruthless hedge fund king. With a cast led by Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis, Billions is an intense ride with some complex and shady characters – many of whom have apparently endless resources at their disposal. While the central story is often gripping, it's Giamatti and Lewis' twistedly symbiotic relationship that makes the drama.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Emily Blunt (Lady Cornelia Locke), Chaske Spencer (Sgt. Eli Whipp), Rafe Spall (David Melmont)

Emily Blunt lends the thrilling Western story of The English some Hollywood star power, elevating the series into something truly unmissable. Blunt stars as an Englishwoman who travels to the lawless West to hunt down the man who killed her son. The violent and intense revenge story is told wonderfully with strong central performances from Blunt and Chaske Spencer as the Native American man who joins her on her mission. Nominated for a series of prestigious awards, The English ranks as one of the best TV shows on Amazon Prime Video.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: John Boyega (Leroy Logan), Letitia Wright (Altheia Jones), Sheyi Cole (Alex Wheatle)

From Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave), Small Axe is a stunning collection that may be hard to classify as a series. However, what's beyond doubt is the anthology remains some of the best content available on Amazon Prime Video in any genre. McQueen directs six unique stories exploring real-life events surrounding a West African community in London from the 1960s to the 1980s. From intense courtroom dramas to intimate stories of joy, each story is its own brilliant vignette, with powerhouse performances from the likes of Letitia Wright and John Boyega.

Number Of Seasons: 4 | Cast: Billy Bob Thornton (Billy McBride), Nina Arianda (Patty Solis Papagian), Tania Raymonde (Brittany Gold)

A major success for Amazon Prime Video on release, Goliath sees Billy Bob Thornton star as disgraced lawyer Billy McBride on. a thrilling mission of redemption and revenge. After being forced out of favor, McBride gets his chance with a case that brings him back into the high-stakes world of legal battles. The show appeals to fans of courtroom drama with its tight scripting and revelatory storytelling, but it's the performances from the likes of Thornton, William Hurt, and Maria Bello that really help Goliath stand apart.

Available Seasons: 5 | Cast: James Spader (Alan Shore), William Shatner (Denny Crane), Candice Bergen (Shirley Schmidt)

There are a number of great legal shows on Amazon Prime Video, but few have as strange and idiosyncratic a tone as Boston Legal. William Shatner and James Spader star as ethically dubious lawyers running a firm dealing in civil cases. There is a quirky sense of humor to the show even when the cases are more intense than expected. Unlike other shows of its kind, Boston Legal knew how to have fun with its bright cast and wasn't afraid to steer into black comedy. The result is one of the most tonally unique TV shows on the platform.

Available Seasons: 2 | Cast: Rachel Griffiths (Gretchen Klein), Sophia Ali (Fatin Jadmani), Shannon Berry (Dorothy Campbell)

A coming-of-age drama with a difference, The Wilds sees a group of teens attempt to navigate the aftermath of a plane crash on a mysterious desert island. Mixing the psychological appeal of the classic novel Lord of the Flies with inventive shows like Lost and Yellowjackets, the story soon departs from a traditional "lost in the wilderness" narrative to something altogether more surprising. Blending social commentary with mystery, The Wilds is a compelling and unconventional show.

Available Seasons: 2 | Cast: Lola Tung (Belly), Christopher Briney (Conrad Fisher), Gavin Casalegno (Jeremiah)

Based on the book trilogy written by celebrated author Jenny Han, the Amazon Prime Video show The Summer I Turned Pretty is a sentimental story about first love and first heartbreak. Just like the title suggests, the show conveys a precious summer feeling as the teenage protagonist, Belly, finds herself in an unusual love triangle with two brothers. While many of its beats might come across as clichéd, the show's earnest emotion won over fans of the original books, as well as newcomers.

Available Seasons: 2 | Cast: Al Pacino (Meyer Offerman), Logan Lerman (Jonah Heidelbaum), Carol Kane (Mindy Markowitz)

A revenge-exploitation series whose success is predicated on the audience's justified antipathy towards Nazis, Hunters leans into its brutally enjoyable melodrama. Unlike much Nazi-centric content, the show takes place after World War II when hundreds of Nazis managed to escape their punishment by fleeing to remote places. The "hunters" of the title team up to track and eliminate the war criminals, led by legendarily bombastic Al Pacino in a role that truly embraces his more maverick tendencies.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Riley Keough (Daisy Jones), Sam Claflin (Billy Dunne), Camila Morrone (Camila Alvarez)

One of the more recent dramas on Amazon Prime Video, Daisy Jones and the Six quickly earned a reputation as one of the best. Based on the eponymous novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, the miniseries is an account of a fictional rock group that found fame and was torn apart by drama within. Just as the relationships and character arcs are compelling, Daisy Jones & the Six offers some truly great music, providing an authentic and thrilling look inside the world of a rock band.

Available Seasons: 6 | Cast: James Van Der Beek (Dawson Leery), Katie Holmes (Joey Potter), Michelle Williams (Jen Lindley)

The coming-of-age series Dawson's Creek was the obsession of many young television audiences when it was on the air, and it's easy to see why. Featuring a young cast of stars like James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, and Michelle Williams, the show takes place in a small coastal town as a group of friends help each other through their formative years. With love triangles, scandals, and plenty of drama, it remains an exemplary teen soap and great viewing to this day.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Ruth Wilson (Alison Lockhart), Dominic West (Noah Solloway), Maura Tierney (Helen Solloway)

Despite its deceptively simple premise, The Affair is a gripping melodrama involving infidelity, murder, and mystery. With a tragic death providing the back, the show follows a man and a woman, both married, who begin an affair that has huge ramifications in both of their lives. The show has the unique approach of telling the same story from different points of view and showing how context can have a major impact on events. This framing device, coupled with terrific performances, makes The Affair addictively thrilling television.

Number Of Seasons: 2 | Cast: Hugh Grant (Jeremy Thorpe), Ben Whishaw (Norman Josiffe), Alex Jennings (Peter Bessell)

As the title implies, A Very English Scandal applies a distinctive English wry humor to a real-life English crime. Two movie veterans, Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw, co-star in the peculiar miniseries, which covers the conspiracy behind a British political party leader accused of trying to murder his ex-lover. Each episode unfolds like a movie, saving up some great twists to keep the viewer hooked.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Gabriel Macht (Harvey Specter), Patrick J. Adams (Michael Ross), Meghan Markle (Rachel Zane)

With a razor-sharp script and high-stakes legal drama, Suits ranks as one of the best procedural shows that doesn't involve cops. It portrays the chaotic daily life of two brilliant lawyers: Harvey Specter, whose reputation makes him one of the best professionals in his area, and Mike Ross, a precocious college dropout who joins Harvey's team with a fraudulent Harvard degree. Among its great performances, viewers can also catch a glimpse of Meghan Markle's best character before she joined Britain's royal family, adding to the intrigue.

Available Seasons: 6 | Cast: Hugh Bonneville (Robert Crawley), Michelle Dockery (Mary Crawley), Maggie Smith (Violet Crawley)

While the inner workings of an English estate in the early 1900s might sound like dry material, Downton Abbey managed to turn it into one of the most popular and riveting shows on television. The series follows the lives of a family of British aristocrats and the servants who work for them. The upstairs-downstairs narrative encompasses love, drama, and scandal, all while providing a cutting social commentary. Downton Abbey boasts an impressive ensemble cast, and its success led to two spinoff movies.

Available Seasons: 1 | Park Hae-jin (Kim Moo-chan), Park Sung-woong (Kwon Seok-joo), Lim Ji-yeon (Joo Hyeon)

A complex parable on vigilantism and the death penalty, The Killing Vote is a critically acclaimed South Korean drama in the same mold as shows like Squid Game. Centering on a mysterious masked individual known only as Gaetal, the show imagines a society in which Gaetal is able to hold public votes on whether criminals should be put to death, murdering them if enough people agree. The show is a nuanced exploration of what it really means to deliver justice told in such a way that asks genuinely difficult questions of both the characters and the audience.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Travis Fimmel (Detective James Cormack), Jemmason Power (Hazel Baker), Talijah Blackman-Corowa (Isabel Baker)

A classical cold case murder mystery, Black Snow is a twisting story guaranteed to keep the audience hooked. Set in an Australian South Sea Islander community in Northern Queensland, the show follows Travis Fimmel's Detective Cormack as he attempts to untangle the circumstances surrounding a 17-year-old girl's unsolved murder. Boasting an elaborate and shocking twist ending, Black Snow has proven to be a huge hit with international audiences following release and is one of the most popular TV shows on Amazon Prime Video.

Available Seasons: 2 | Cast: Christopher Walken (Frank Sheldon), Stephen Merchant (Greg), Rhianne Barreto (Rani Rekowski)

The sitcom trope of strangers coming together and forming an unlikely connection has a long history, yet The Outlaws breathes new life into the convention. The show's twist sees the characters forced together to do community service only to see a new opportunity present itself in the form of a mysterious bag of money. The series is both funny and thrilling, elevated by its stellar cast including the likes of Christopher Walken and Stephen Merchant.

Number Of Seasons: 1 | Cast: James Purefoy (Hap Collins), Michael K. Williams (Leonard Pine), Jimmi Simpson (Soldier)

Based on the book series by Joe R. Lansdale, Hap and Leonard is a terrific and underrated crime series. James Purefoy and the late Michael K. Williams make for a charming duo as two best friends pulled into a bloody get-rich-quick scheme in the 1980s' Deep South. Fans of the crime genre will have plenty to enjoy with nefarious characters and violent altercations, but it is also a surprisingly sweet story of friendship as well.

Number Of Seasons: 1 | Cast: Sope Dirisu (Elliot Carter), Joe Cole (Sean Wallace), Michelle Fairley (Marian Wallace)

Building on the success of British gangster shows like Peaky Blinders, Gangs of London is a blood-soaked epic centered on the criminal underworld. The series follows a family who lose their patriarch to a shocking murder and find themselves surrounded by enemies as his son seeks to take over the empire. The show is an intense crime story but the spectacular and brutal action – from fights to extended shootouts – make it unlike anything on television.

Available Seasons: 12 | Cast: Dennis Franz (Andy Sipowicz, David Caruso (John Kelly), Jimmy Smitz (Bobby Simone)

Though cop shows are somewhat ubiquitous on modern television, NYPD Blue still packs a surprising punch years after its release. The series follows the detectives of a New York City precinct as they deal with brutal and disturbing cases on a weekly basis. Long before shows like The Sopranos changed television, NYPD Blue pushed the boundaries of the medium with its gritty crime stories and flawed protagonists, marking an important moment in TV history.

Available Seasons: 8 | Cast: James Roday Rodriguez (Shawn Spencer), Dulé Hill (Gus), Timothy Omundson (Carlton Lassiter)

Eschewing some of the more portentous storytelling of some of its contemporaries, Pscyh is a smaller take on the detective show that earned a loyal and deserved following. The series follows a wannabe detective who convinces the police that he is a psychic who can help solve crimes and ropes his reluctant best friend into becoming a crime consultant. While the series' sense of humor and outlandish premise pervades every episode, Psych still succeeds as an enjoyable detective show.

Available Seasons: 7 | Cast: Daniel J. Travanti (Frank Furillo), Veronica Hamel (Joyce Davenport), Michael Conrad (Phil Esterhaus)

The police procedural has become a TV staple, yet Hill Street Blues remains an undisputed classic of the genre. The series follows the lives and work of the members of an inner-city police precinct, shining a light on many of the less glamorous aspects of the profession. While certainly not the first police procedural, it was more willing to show the gritty side of the genre, serving as a precursor to the likes of Law & Order and NYPD Blue.

Available Seasons: 8 | Cast: Tony Shalhoub (Adrian Monk), Ted Levine (Leland Stottlemeyer), Traylor Howard (Natalie Teeger)

A precursor to modern hits like Poker Face, Monk is a showcase for case-of-the-week style detective shows. Tony Shalhoub stars as a brilliant sleuth with severe OCD who struggles through his issues to help police investigate various crimes. Shalhoub is a funny and quirky lead, creating a truly unique detective who ranks among the best TV sleuths ever.

Available Seasons: 7 | Cast: Titus Welliver (Harry Bosch), Jamie Hector (Jerry Edgar), Lance Reddick (Irvin Irving)

In many ways, Bosch's hard-boiled detective feels like a relic of a bygone TV era, yet the show never fails to make the character less than compelling. Titus Welliver plays Harry Bosch, a Los Angeles police detective who works his cases with total commitment but sometimes plays by his own rules. The premise might sound derivative, but Bosch exhibits a style and storytelling skill that elevates it above lesser examples of the genre.

Number Of Seasons: 3 | Cast: Giovanni Ribisi (Marius Jospiovic), Margot Martindale (Audrey), Marin Ireland (Julia)

Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston is one of the creators of Sneaky Pete, a crime drama about a troubled man who takes over the identity of his prison cellmate to escape from his violent past. The show delivers a deserved Giovanni Ribisi lead performance after his smaller roles in Avatar and Friends, showcasing his natural talent for drama. One of the hidden gems available on Amazon Prime Video, all three seasons were met with acclaim.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Dominique Fishback (Dre Greene), Chloe Bailey (Marissa Jackson)

Dominique Fishback has made a career for herself playing likable underdogs in works like The Deuce and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, but in Swarm she takes a bloody left turn as fangirl turned serial killer Andrea "Dre" Greene. The object of Dre's obsession is popstar Ni'Jah, an obvious stand-in for Beyoncé — Beyoncé's fans are known as the "Beyhive" while those in the miniseries are called the "Swarm". Swarm is a biting, or stinging, satire of fame-obsessed culture, and it's impossible to look away from Fishback, even if all viewers want to do is cover their eyes, terrified of what Dre will do next.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Julia Roberts (Martha Mitchell), Sean Penn (John N. Mitchelle), Dan Stevens (John Dean), Betty Gilpin (Mo Dean), Shea Whigham (G. Gordon Liddy), Darby Camp (Marty Mitchell)

Gaslit is based on true events and tells the shocking story of Martha Mitchell, the famous Watergate whistleblower. Though Gaslit follows several characters at the periphery of the scandal, it is Julia Roberts leading the cast as Mitchell who gets the most screentime and delivers the most electric performance. As prestige TV becomes more prevalent, miniseries are the perfect option for viewers looking for a brief binge-watch, as they often attract A-list Oscar-winning actors like Roberts and Sean Penn, who plays Mitchell's husband. Not only is Gaslit a showcase for incredible actors, but it also shines a light on Martha Mitchell, who played such a pivotal role in 20th-century American history.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Jaden Michael (Mickey Bolitar), Constance Zimmer (Shira Bolitar), Adrian Greensmith (Arthur Spindell), Aby Corrigan (Emma Winslow)

A twisted YA thriller that only becomes more elaborate as the series unfurls, Harlan Coben's Shelter is a worthy adaptation of the celebrated author's best-selling series. Following a group of friends who try to uncover the mystery behind the school peer's disappearance, the show soon makes it clear that there's more than one mystery at stake. Intricately layering and connecting storylines while maintaining a tone not dissimilar to Andrés Muschietti's IT, Harlan Coben's Shelter is a gripping addition to the best thriller series on Amazon Prime Video.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Peter Capaldi (Gideon), Jessica Raine (Lucy), Phil Dunster (Mike Stevens)

On the surface, The Devil's Hour could easily be said to resemble The Silence of the Lambs, or other Hannibal Lecter stories. However, while the familiar cat-and-mouse tropes of criminal and crime-solver are on full display, the show goes above and beyond to add something new to the equation. Incorporating supernatural and horror elements, The Devil's Hour follows an insomniac social worker (Raine), forced to turn to an incarcerated felon to seek answers, all set against the backdrop of a string of serial murders. Terrifying and relentlessly gripping, The Devil's Hour is one of the scariest thrillers on Amazon Prime Video.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Christoph Waltz (Regus Patoff), Brittany O'Grady (Elaine), Nat Wolff (Craig), Aimee Carrero (Patti)

A darkly comic satire on corporate culture and the office environment, The Consultant toes the line between dark comedy and twisted thriller. In the aftermath of a murder, mysterious consultant Regus Patoff arrives at CompWare, a mobile game company, ostensibly to help steady the ship. However, it soon becomes clear that Patoff is more than he seems, becoming a near-demonic presence behind the scenes. Sharply scripted, and boasting a deliciously evil performance from Christoph Waltz, The Consultant is a worthy adaptation of the original Bentley Little novel that inspired the series.

Number Of Seasons: 2 | Cast: Zahn McClarnon (Joe Leaphorn), Kiowa Gordon (Jim Chee), Jessica Matten (Bernadette Manuelito)

Based on the novel Listening Woman by Tony Hillerman, Dark Winds is a gripping crime thriller from start to finish. The show follows Leaphorn and Chee, two police officers from the Navajo Nation investigating a murder that leads them to question their beliefs. With strong performances and a dark tone, Dark Winds is nail-bitingly tense from the outset and a worthy addition to Amazon Prime Video's impressive slate of crime shows.

Available Seasons: 4 | Cast: Rami Malek (Elliot Alderson), Christian Slater (Mr. Robot), Carly Chaikin (Darlene Alderson)

Mr. Robot shows a chaotic underworld where technology can control everything, except the mind. Amidst this backdrop, protagonist Elliot struggles to reconcile what's real and what's just in his head. The show is famous for its razor-sharp storytelling, spinning a narrative where no one can be trusted and everyone is under surveillance. Rami Malek's breakthrough performance is also mesmerizing in this paranoid, ground-breaking series.

Available Seasons: 2 | Cast: Lee Majors (Colt Seavers), Douglas Barr (Howie Munson), Heather Thomas (Jody Banks)

With an upcoming, Ryan Gosling-led cinematic reboot on the way, the original The Fall Guy series is well worth revisiting. Lee Majors plays Colt Seavers, a veteran Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a bounty hunter when there are no movie jobs to work on. The show is a surprisingly wild action story for the small screen with some truly impressive stunt sequences and a tone that never takes itself too seriously.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Richard Madden (Mason Kane), Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Nadia Sinh), Stanley Tucci (Bernard Orlick)

While it remains to be seen if Amazon Prime Video's franchise plans for Citadel pay off, the first season certainly delivers as a fun spy thriller. Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas star as two apparent strangers who realize they are operatives in a massive spy organization who have had their memories erased. Citadel has a blockbuster movie feel with huge sequences and epic scope that shows there are no limits on television shows in this era.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Tom Hiddleston (Jonathan Pine), Hugh Laurie (Richard Roper), Elizabeth Debicki (Jed Marshall)

Adapting a novel by spy thriller legend John le Carre, The Night Manager is an intense and exhilarating miniseries. Tom Hiddleston stars as the titular night manager at a hotel in Cairo who accepts a mission to infiltrate the inner circle of a dangerous arms dealer (Hugh Laurie). The taut narrative proves a great showcase for Hiddleston, though it's Laurie who steals the show with a rare villainous turn.

Available Seasons: 4 | Cast: Alexa Davalos (Juliana Crain), Luke Kleintank (Joe Blake), Rufus Sewell (John Smith)

Set in an alternate reality, The Man in the High Castle imagines what America would be like had Germany and Japan had won World War II. The series follows a group of rebel heroes seeking to overthrow the oppressive regime in a gripping example of great "what if?" storytelling. The spy thriller mixed with historical fiction makes for a hugely entertaining ride with intrigue, action, and plenty of twists throughout.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Bryan Cranston (Michael Desiato), Hope Davis (Gina Baxter), Michael Stuhlbarg (Jimmy Baxter)

Seeing Bryan Cranston return to television as a man who goes to extreme lengths to protect his family might seem like a retread of Breaking Bad, but Your Honor sets itself apart with a very different story and tone. Cranston plays a respected judge whose convictions are tested when his son is involved in a hit-and-run with some dangerous people. While Walter White became a villain who was impossible to root for, Cranston's Michael is a more complicated character who remains sympathetic throughout.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Chris Pratt (James Reece), Taylor Kitsch (Ben Edwards), Constance Wu (Katie Buranek)

After headlining major franchises like Jurassic World and Guardians of the Galaxy, Chris Pratt's move to television is no less ambitious than his other projects. Pratt plays James Reece, a Navy SEAL struggling with guilt after being the only surviving member of his platoon after a mission gone wrong. Back home, he finds himself drawn into a conspiracy and going on a relentless path of revenge. The show was a big hit in the summer of 2022 and looks to be launching a new television franchise with a new season of The Terminal List and a spin-off show in the works.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Alan Ritchson (Jack Reacher), Malcolm Goodwin (Oscar Finlay), Willa Fitzgerald (Roscoe Conklin)

Though Tom Cruise brought Jack Reacher to the big screen, many fans of the books by Lee Child prefer the more book-accurate take on the character in Reacher. Alan Ritchson plays the titular hobo, a former military police officer who gets wrapped up in a conspiracy in a small town. The action thriller was a big hit for the service thanks to its seemingly unstoppable and charismatic hero, establishing itself as one of the best TV shows on Amazon Prime Video.

Available Seasons: 4 | Cast: John Krasinski (Jack Ryan), Wendell Pierce (James Greer), Michael Kelly (Mike November)

A radical departure from John Krasinski time on The Office, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan is an edge-of-the-seat action thriller. Based on the popular author's most famous characters, the show follows the CIA analyst and he completes a number of mind-bending and dangerous assignments. Krasinski's performance coupled with high production values and great storytelling help make Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan one of the best TV shows on Amazon Prime Video.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Jaz Sinclair (Marie Moreau), Chance Perdomo (Andre Anderson), Lizzie Broadway (Emma Meyer), Maddie Phillips (Cate Dunlap), London Thor and Derek Luh (Jordan Li), Asa Germann (Sam Riordan), Shelley Conn (Indira Shetty)

Based on Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson's The Boys comic book story arc "We Gotta Go Now", Gen V is the third show in The Boys TV franchise. It follows the next generation of young supes who train at the Godolkin University School of Crimefighting where they undergo battle royal challenges in order to win the best crimefighting contracts in the US. While the main characters of Gen V are teenagers, do not expect the violence, gore, and explicit content of The Boys to be toned down here. Gen V is just as brutal as its predecessor, and while it doesn't quite match The Boys' high quality, it's still a bloody good time.

Available Seasons: 7 | Cast: Various

A revival of the original 1960s sci-fi series, The Outer Limits is a classic of '90s cult TV. Unlike other similar anthology series that are entirely their own stories, The Outer Limits would feature several continuous story arcs that were tied together in the season finales. Though it's often compared to The Twilight Zone, that series leans more into the fantasy whereas The Outer Limits focuses more on sci-fi, and science and technology's effects on society. The Outer Limits is a prototype for shows like Black Mirror but with plenty of '90s flare.

Available Seasons: 10 | Cast: Richard Dean Anderson (Jack O'Neill), Michael Shanks (Daniel Jackson), Amanda Tapping (Samantha Carter)

One of the most beloved sci-fi series ever made, Stargate SG-1 created a legacy that has lasted more than 15 years after the show's finale. Following in the footsteps of the 1994 Stargate movie, SG-1 revolved around the elite titular taskforce as they began to slowly unravel the mysteries of the Stargate device. Their research led them into contact with a number of alien races from across the universe, as well as uncovering many major threats to humanity. A critical and commercial hit for most of its run Stargate SG-1 is often hailed as the crown jewel in the Stargate franchise and remains popular to this day.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Josh Brolin (Royal Abbott), Imogen Poots (Autumn), Lili Taylor (Cecilia Abbott)

Sci-fi Westerns can be a niche subgenre that struggles to strike the right balance between its two influences, but Outer Range manages to execute the impossible. With an incisive lead performance by Josh Brolin, the show initially establishes a down-to-Earth neo-Western storyline similar to Yellowstone, but a huge paranormal twist forces characters out of their uneventful countryside routine. Surprising and inventive at every turn, Outer Range ranks among the best sci-fi TV shows on Amazon Prime Video.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Steve Yeun (Mark Grayson/Invincible), JK Simmons (Nolan Grayson/Omni-Man), Sandra Oh (Debbie Grayson)

An animated superhero series that doesn't pull its punches, Invincible is as gnarly and blood-soaked as any live-action alternative. The story revolves around a young hero who tries to follow in the steps of his father, the world's most powerful superhero, unaware that he's in fact a heartless mass murderer. Despite the changes Invincible season 1 makes from the comics, few stories in the genre tackle the possibility of mass destruction that every superhero brings along with them this well. The result is an exceptional animated Amazon Prime Video show with unforgettable combat scenes that frequently push boundaries of violence and taste.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Chloë Grace Moretz (Flyn Fisher), Gary Carr (Wilf Netherton), Jack Reynor (Burton Fisher)

Chloë Grace Mortez is making a name for herself as a genre star with projects such as The 5th Wave, and the Amazon Prime Video show The Peripheral continues this impressive trajectory. The show sees Moretz play a young woman who accesses an alternate reality and is troubled by chilling visions of her future. The show is perfect to binge-watch since every episode offers a new piece of a complex puzzle, exploring the endless possibilities afforded by a parallel world.

Available Seasons: 6 | Cast: Steven Strait (James Holden), Dominique Tipper (Naomi Nagata), Wes Chatham (Amos Burton)

The Expanse is a sci-fi show set hundreds of years in the future, introducing a universe-scale problem after humanity conquers most of the solar system. Despite The Expanse's abrupt ending in season 6, the show successfully addresses political rivalries that seem farfetched and fantastical, while simultaneously showcasing how humanity makes the same mistakes over and over again. It's this ability to reveal the truth of the human experience in a setting far removed from reality that makes The Expanse – and the sci-fi genre as a whole – so powerful.

Available Seasons: 3 | Cast: Karl Urban (Billy Butcher), Jack Quaid (Hughie Campbell), Anthony Starr (Homelander)

A biting satire on the modern obsession with superheroes, The Boys is a blisteringly brutal indictment of modern consumerism. Set in a world in which heroes not only exist but are frequently corrupt and actively evil, The Boys subverts hopeful genre properties such as the MCU. Following a group of vigilantes who intend to reveal the truth about superheroes that recklessly abuse their power, The Boys is one of the most popular shows on Amazon Prime Video and is a refreshing antidote to omnipresent comic book blockbusters.

Available Seasons: 2 | Cast: Michael Sheen (Aziraphale), David Tennant (Crowley)

Perfectly augmented by Michael Sheen and David Tennant's inimitable onscreen chemistry, Good Omens is a hugely successful adaptation of the Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett novel of the same name. Following an angel and a demon as they enjoy a relatively peaceful existence on Earth, the show slyly rewrites biblical history, introducing a rich new mythology to established stories. The first season sees the pair attempt to thwart the apocalypse in order to preserve their comfortable lives, while season 2 continues the story post-COVID-19 lockdown. Hugely entertaining and extremely watchable, Good Omens is a triumph for Amazon Prime Video's original programming.

Available Seasons: 2 | Cast: Laura Bailey (Vex'ahlia "Vex" Vessar), Taliesin Jaffe (Percival "Percy" Fredrickstein Von Musel Klossowski de Rolo III), Ashley Johnson (Pike Trickfoot)

Based on the first campaign of the Dungeons and Dragons web series Critical Role, The Legend of Vox Machina is further proof that D&D can thrive on the small screen. Adapting a number of celebrated stories from Dungeons and Dragons canon, including the Briarwood and Chroma Conclave arcs, Vox Machina features several actors reprising their roles from the original Critical Role series. Praised for its emotive storytelling and effective translation of the source material, the show has quickly established itself as one of the best fantasy series on Amazon Prime Video.

Available Seasons: 6 | Cast: David Giuntoli (Detective Nicholas "Nick" Burkhardt), Russell Hornsby (Detective Hank Griffin), Claire Coffee (Adalind Schade)

A blend of fantasy, police procedural, and horror, Grimm is an enjoyable genre mash-up in the vein of hits such as Supernatural. The series centers on Detective Nick Burkhardt, a Portland Police officer who learns that he is in fact a direct descendant of a long line of monster-hunting Grimms. This revelation sets him on a journey to unearthing a whole hidden world of magic and mystery, crossing paths with some dangerous creatures along the way. Boasting a complex and well-considered mythology, Grimm is an underrated fantasy action show that retains a devoted following after its conclusion.

Available Seasons: 2 | Cast: Rosamund Pike (Moiraine Damodred), Daniel Henney (al'Lan Mandragoran), Madeleine Madden (Egwene al'Vere)

An ambitious blend of world-building and spectacle, The Wheel of Time is a largely successful attempt to wrestle with Robert Jordan's sprawling and unwieldy source material. Following the journey of the "chosen one," whose power can turn the whole kingdom against him and his friends, Amazon Prime Video's The Wheel of Time explores an inventive magic system and a fantastical setting. Given its intricate plot, the series is remarkably accessible and certainly counts as one of Amazon Prime Video's best fantasy TV shows.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Morfydd Clark (Galadriel), Robert Aramayo (Elrond), Charlie Vickers (Sauron)

The success of the Lord of the Rings books and movie trilogy was enough to ensure that The Rings of Power found an audience, but few believed Amazon's billion-dollar production could re-imagine J. R. R. Tolkien's world in such an evocative way. Middle-earth looks visually stunning, and the show takes its time to introduce different cultures, creatures, and of course, enemies, that put at stake the balance between good and evil. The Rings of Power takes place thousands of years before the events of Lord of the Rings, making it a great precursor to the original films.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Ian McShane (Mr. Wednesday), Emily Browning (Laura Moon), Ricky Whittle (Shadow Moon)

Neil Gaiman is behind many excellent fantasy adaptations, including Coraline, Good Omens, The Sandman, and the Starz Original American Gods continues that trend. Starring Ian McShane and Ricky Whittle, American Gods is another ambitious project based on the author's works, creating a mythology of its own by introducing actual gods who must adapt to the modern world through the eyes of Shadow, an ex-convict. A blend of centuries-old legend and modern storytelling, the series is a riveting and inventive drama.

Available Seasons: 6 | Cast: Tyler Posey (Scott McCall), Dylan O'Brien (Stiles Stilinski), Holland Roden (Lydia Martin)

Teen Wolf is one of the most successful supernatural teen shows of its generation, introducing a high school scenario haunted by a werewolf curse. The quirky visual effects of the first seasons might scare away some viewers, but Teen Wolf's trump card is successfully alternating between a compelling high school drama and looming horror elements that threaten the lives of the teenage characters. The 2023 feature-length follow-up just demonstrates further how popular the series is.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon), Clémence Poésy (Isabelle Carriere), Louis Puech Scigliuzzi (Laurent), Laïka Blanc-Francard (Sylvie), Anne Charrier (Genet), Romain Levi (Stéphane Codron), Adam Nagaitis (Quinn)

The Walking Dead franchise isn't going anywhere anytime soon, and with great spinoffs like The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, that's a good thing. The series sees the titular fan-favorite character wash ashore in France without a clue as to how he got there. From there, Daryl tries to make his way back home to America, and his journey is unsurprisingly fraught with danger. While Reedus is as reliably fantastic as ever, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon breathes new life into the franchise by setting it in an entirely new location.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Negan), Lauran Cohen (Maggie), Logan Kim (Hershel Rhee)

Following one of the most successful horror series of all time was never going to be easy, yet The Walking Dead: Dead City has definitively proven that there's life in the wider franchise yet. Following beloved original series stalwarts Magie and Negan, Dead City abandons The Waking Dead's typically rural scope. Instead, the series takes place in a decrepit and crumbling Manhattan, where the undead aren't the only dangers. A hit with both fans and critics, Dead City is a worthy continuation of the Walking Dead story.

Available Seasons: 2 | Cast: Luke Newberry (Kieran Walker), Harriet Cains (Jemima Walker), Emily Bevan (Amy Dyer)

Originally a celebrated BBC series, In The Flesh takes a novel approach to the zombie apocalypse subgenre. Unlike many other projects, the show focuses not on the emergence of the undead, but on the outbreak's aftermath. In The Flesh imagines a world where zombies can be successfully rehabilitated, yet face prejudice from the people who survived the initial onslaught. This angle adds a whole new depth to the series' subtle social commentary, making In The Flesh one of the most interesting horror shows on Amazon Prime Video.

Available Seasons: 10 | Cast: Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Kathy Bates (Various)

One of the most influential shows of the past 15 years, American Horror Story is a must-watch for every horror fan. The show follows an anthological style, and each season focuses on a different threat and introduces a new set of characters. New roles are often filled by the same group of actors from season to season, as the series explores a wide range of horror tropes such as haunted houses, aliens, and freak shows. Catapulting stars Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters to international fame, the show also established Ryan Murphy as the doyen of pop television.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Jacob Anderson (Louis de Pointe du Lac), Sam Reid (Lestat de Lioncourt), Eric Bogosian (Daniel Molloy)

Anne Rice's book Interview with the Vampire has now inspired two great adaptations: the 1994 movie starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt, and the subsequent Amazon Prime Video horror TV show. Once again, the gothic horror series follows Louis de Pointe du Lac as he recounts the story of his life as a noble vampire and the burden of immortality. Both adaptations capture the sensual nature of Rice's storytelling, yet the TV show arguably feels less absurd than the original. While there is plenty of betrayal and intrigue in the narrative, what prevails in abundance is desire.

Available Seasons: 1 | Cast: Alexandra Daddario (Rowan Fielding), Tongayi Chirisa (Ciprien Grieve), Jack Huston (Lasher), Harry Hamlin (Cortland Mayfair)

The second AMC show in Anne Rice's Immortal Universe series goes from vampires to witches. Rowan Fielding (Alexandra Daddario) is a neurosurgeon who grew up adopted, only to learn that she comes from a long line of powerful witches who are haunted by an evil spirit. Mayfair Witches may not be as good as Interview with the Vampire, its Immortal Universe predecessor, but Rice fans in particular will enjoy the adaptation. And if taken as an escapist horror series, between the lush New Orleans setting and Daddario's commanding lead performances, there's great fun to be had with Mayfair Witches.

Available Seasons: 2 | Cast: Christina Ricci (Misty), Juliette Lewis (Natalie), Melanie Lynskey (Shauna)

Perhaps one of the most surprising and exhilarating TV series in recent memory, Yellowjackets blends the tropes of a survival thriller with terrifying fantastical horror. The split narrative follows a high school soccer team across two time periods, one in which their plane crashes in the Canadian wilderness, and another set years later exploring the trauma of the survivors. The show's blend of horror and psychological drama makes it unique and more than justifies its status as one of the best TV shows on Amazon Prime Video.