Top 20 Amazon TV Shows You Should Watch

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Out-of-the-box superhero stories, crime dramas, witty comedies, and more.

20. Tick

• USA, 2016-2019.
• Comedy, adventure.
• Duration: 2 seasons.
• IMDb: 7, 4.

The invulnerable superhero Tick in a blue tick suit fights crime in the city. A nervous young man Arthur helps him. This couple is trying to figure out and catch a villain nicknamed Terror, who has long been believed to be dead.

Ben Edlund created this project based on his own parody comics. "Tick" ridicules all the clichés of ordinary superhero series: it is not for nothing that comedian Peter Serafinovich was invited to the main role.

19. Too old to die young

• USA, 2019.
• Thriller, drama, crime.
• Duration: 1 season.
• IMDb: 7, 4.

After the death of his partner, police officer Martin tries to find the killer. The hero hides evidence from colleagues and plunges into the world of the yakuza, the Russian mafia and the Mexican cartels. Soon Martin himself turns into a hitman

The renowned director of Drive and The Neon Demon, Nicholas Winding Refn, decided to go beyond the feature-length format. “Too Old to Die Young” is a 13-hour story, and the timing of episodes can vary significantly. But all the familiar techniques of the author have been preserved: the crime drama is filled with symbolism and resembles an allegorical parable.

18. Alpha house

• USA, 2013–2014.
• Drama, comedy.
• Duration: 2 seasons.
• IMDb: 7, 5.

Four American senators secretly live in the same house in Washington. Here they take a break from the attention of the press and freely discuss both political and personal issues. But an observant correspondent learns about their habitat.

The sarcastic story, starring John Goodman, combines a tale of dirty political intrigue in the American government with a simple comedy about the life of men in the same house.

17. Returning home

• USA, 2018 - present.
• Drama, thriller.
• Duration: 2 seasons.
• IMDb: 7, 5.

The creator of "Mr. Robot" Sam Esmail publishes an anthology about people who have lost their memory. The first season is dedicated to Heidi Bergman, who runs the Homecoming program, which helps war veterans return to civilian life.

In the second season, a certain woman wakes up in a boat floating on the river. She does not remember how she got there, nor her name.

16. Tales from the Loop

• USA, 2020.
• Science fiction, drama.
• Duration: 1 season.
• IMDb: 7, 5.

The action takes place in a small town, under which the Research Institute "Loop" is located. There, scientists conduct experiments and "make the impossible possible." Because of their activities, fantastic things sometimes happen to the locals.

The series is based on the art book of the same name by the artist Simon Stolenhag, who combined the technologies of the future with the atmosphere of the 80s and 90s in his works. Each of the Loop Tales episodes is dedicated to new characters, but all of the characters are a little connected to each other.

15. Jean-Claude Van Johnson

• USA, 2016-2017.
• Comedy, thriller.
• Duration: 1 season.
• IMDb: 7, 6.

It turns out that Jean-Claude Van Damme has always only pretended to be an actor. He's actually an undercover special agent. The hero has already retired, but he has to return to espionage and filming.

A very fun project with Jean-Claude Van Damme, unfortunately, lasted only one season. But fans appreciated the actor's self-irony, making fun of his typical roles and the ubiquitous return of the stars of yesteryear.

14. Carnival Row

• USA, 2019 - present.
• Fantasy, detective, drama.
• Duration: 1 season.
• IMDb: 7, 9.

After the war, the Victorian city of Burg was flooded with fairies, fauns and other unusual races, which greatly influenced the criminal environment. Police Inspector Rycroft Philostrate is trying to catch a supernatural maniac. The fairy Vignette Stonemoss helps him.

The high-budget series starring Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne does little to reveal the fantasy world. But the project is very good as a social drama: in the history of refugees it is easy to find parallels with our world.

13. The Man in the High Castle

• USA, UK, Canada, 2015–2019.
• Science fiction, drama, thriller.
• Duration: 4 seasons.
• IMDb: 8, 0.

In an alternative world, World War II ended differently: Washington was destroyed by a nuclear bomb, and Germany and Japan divided their zones of influence in the United States. Suddenly, in the 60s, a newsreel appears, which shows a different version of the development of events. Now the Nazis, the American underground and many others are hunting for the tape.

The series, based on the novel of the same name by Philip Kindred Dick, quickly departs from the plot of the original. Parallel worlds were added to the intricate relationships of characters and politics. This somewhat blurred the philosophy of the original, but added to the entertainment.

12. Modern love

• USA, 2019 - present.
• Melodrama, comedy.
• Duration: 1 season.
• IMDb: 8, 0.

The anthology tells about love in all its manifestations. These are stories about family ties, friendship, sex and romance. Moreover, each is presented in an unexpected form and with a grain of humor.

The series is based on real events, which were described in the column of the same name by The New York Times. Since each episode tells about new characters, the authors still have many opportunities to surprise the viewer in the future.

11. Loading

• USA, 2020 - present.
• Comedy, fantasy.
• Duration: 1 season.
• IMDb: 8, 0.

Humanity has come up with a way for the dying to choose for themselves options for the afterlife. After his sudden death, Nathan finds himself in his own "paradise", where he meets the girl Nora. Now the hero gets used to a new kind of existence, and Nora learns to combine human everyday life with work in Nathan's “paradise”.

A series about the connection between technology and human life could become another copy of the "Black Mirror". But behind its creation is Greg Daniels - the author of the American version of "The Office" and the series "Parks and Recreation." So, first of all, this is a comedy with bright characters.

10. Sneaky Pete

• USA, 2015-2019.
• Drama, crime.
• Duration: 3 seasons.
• IMDb: 8, 1.

Marius spent several years in the same prison cell with chatty Pete, who told him his whole life. Once released, the hero must hide from the criminals to whom he owes money. And then he decides to go to Pete's hometown and pretend to be him.

The series was invented by the creator of "House Doctor" David Shore and famous for the "Breaking Bad" project Brian Cranston. The latter, by the way, appears as one of the villains. "Sneaky Pete" lasted three seasons with the highest ratings, after which the story was logically concluded.

9. Jack Ryan

Jack ryan

• USA, 2018 - present.
• Political thriller, drama.
• Duration: 2 seasons.
• IMDb: 8, 1.

CIA analyst Jack Ryan monitors suspicious wire transfers and discovers a terrorist financing channel. He has to change office work for the dangerous everyday life of an operative and go to Europe and the Middle East.

Many films have already been made based on the series of books by Tom Clancy about Jack Ryan. But the Amazon series takes the story back to the very beginning, when a hero with a military background worked in an office and had not yet saved the world on a permanent basis.

8. Good signs

• UK, USA, 2019.
• Comedy, fantasy.
• Duration: 1 season.
• IMDb: 8, 1.

Angel Aziraphale and the demon Crowley became friends at the dawn of time. Thousands of years later, they learn that the Apocalypse will happen on Earth. But friends are so accustomed to the company of people that they decide to save their lives by cunning.

The series is based on the novel of the same name by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. Moreover, the latter was personally responsible for the teleadaptation. That is why the plot was very carefully transferred to the screen, including the author's offscreen text.

7. Mozart in the jungle

• USA, 2014–2018.
• Drama, comedy.
• Duration: 4 seasons.
• IMDb: 8, 2.

Oboist Hayley comes to New York to join the Philharmonic Orchestra. Her life changes when she meets the talented but very eccentric conductor Rodrigo.

The energetic and provocative series is based on the memoir of Blair Tyndall, who herself played for the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. This story shows that among the performers of classical music serious passions are simmering.

6. Goliath

• USA, 2016 - present.
• Drama.
• Duration: 3 seasons.
• IMDb: 8, 2.

Once very successful, but now drunken lawyer Billy McBride takes on an interesting case: a woman wants to file a lawsuit against the company responsible for the death of her brother. But for the lawyer, it is more important that the defendant is a large law firm, which he once created with his ex-wife.

In this series, Billy Bob Thornton appears in a standard and very suitable way for him. His character always looks shabby, but retains his charm and wit. And a twisted legal detective will bring pleasure to watch.

5. Cancellation

• USA, 2019 - present.
• Science fiction, drama.
• Duration: 1 season.
• IMDb: 8, 2.

Alma has long been mired in monotonous gray everyday life. She misses her father, who died many years ago, and worries that her sister will marry and move away from her. After a car accident, Alma ends up in the hospital and realizes that she is now able to move at arbitrary times. The deceased father asks the girl to help him escape. But Alma has not yet learned how to control abilities.

Undo was created by BoJack Horseman, Raphael Bob-Waxberg. He did a very unusual thing: the whole action was filmed with live actors, and then turned into a cartoon, which made it possible to show the distortion of space and movement in time.

4. Patriot

• USA, 2015-2018.
• Drama, thriller, comedy.
• Duration: 2 seasons.
• IMDb: 8, 3.

US intelligence agent John Tavner works undercover at a pipeline-laying firm. In fact, he should sabotage the elections in Iran and help defeat the candidate the US needs. But literally from the very beginning, everything does not go according to plan.

One of Amazon's most underrated TV series lasted only two seasons, but a fan cult has already formed around it. The project surprisingly combines political satire, family drama, thriller and stunning comedy.

3. Bosch

• USA, 2014 - present.
• Drama, crime.
• Duration: 6 seasons.
• IMDb: 8, 4.

One of the best detectives of the Los Angeles police, Harry Bosch, takes on a very difficult case - the murder of a 13-year-old boy. The officer believes that this is the main investigation in his career. But Bosch can hardly bear the problems in his personal life.

Based on the Michael Connelly book series, the project is reminiscent of classic detective stories. There is not too much active action in it, but enough time is devoted to the psychology of the characters and the emotional component.

2. The amazing Mrs. Maisel

• USA, 2017 - present.
• Comedy, drama.
• Duration: 3 seasons.
• IMDb: 8, 7.

The energetic and witty Midge Meisel lives happily with her husband and two children under the supervision of wealthy parents. But suddenly the spouse goes to the secretary. Then Midge thinks about his own desires for the first time and realizes that he wants to become a stand-up comedian.

The series attracts at once for several reasons. Firstly, it is very beautifully filmed: the surroundings of the USA in the 1950s allowed the authors to show bright costumes and add classical jazz to the soundtrack. Secondly, he is very funny. And thirdly, behind the energetic comedy is the story of very personal experiences. The Amazing Mrs. Maisel has become one of the top comedy hits of recent years, receiving over a dozen Emmy nominations in 2019 and picking up eight awards.

1. Guys

• USA, 2019 - present.
• Drama, action.
• Duration: 2 seasons.
• IMDb: 8, 7.

Superheroes fighting crime have become real stars and have long been mired in vices. One of these defenders accidentally kills the girl of the protagonist. Then he joins the team of Billy Butcher - a former special agent who wants to put people with superpowers in their place.

The combination of grotesque comedic cruelty and good drama has made "Boys" one of the main hits of Amazon. The series has already been extended in advance for a third season, and at the same time launched into the development of a spin-off.