At some point, you’ve probably found yourself scrolling through endless lists of streaming options without a clue what to watch — we’ve all been there! This guide takes the work out of it for you, highlighting the best shows and movies across a number of genres to narrow down what to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
So, read on for our complete guide of what to watch on Amazon Prime, including Amazon originals and licensed titles. And if you’re not already a subscriber, you can hit the link below to sign up.
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What to watch on Amazon Prime Video by genre
Comedy
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (TV series)
- Original release: 2017 – present
- Episode runtime: 55 minutes
- Genre: Comedy, drama
- Director/Creator: Amy Sherman-Palladino
- Main cast: Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen
Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino is the mind behind this clever and popular comedy drama on Amazon. 1950s Jewish housewife Midge Maisel takes up stand-up comedy when her husband leaves her suddenly — and rather unceremoniously. She fights an uphill battle in the male-dominated Manhattan comedy world, with her friend and manager Susie by her side.
Fleabag (TV series)
- Original release: 2016 – 2019
- Episode runtime: 27 minutes
- Genre: Comedy
- Director/Creator: Phoebe Waller-Bridge
- Main cast: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Sian Clifford, Olivia Colman
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s deadpan comedy about a woman navigating love and family following a tragic loss was a major conversation starter when it aired. It deserved every bit of praise it got and is one of the best shows on Amazon Prime.
Heathers (Film)
- Release year: 1989
- Runtime: 103 minutes
- Genre: Dark comedy
- Director: Michael Lehmann
- Main…