The BEST Amazon shows of all time
Every Amazon show, ranked
We've compiled the average episode rating for every Amazon show to compile this list of best shows!
#1 - Comrade Detective
In the 1980s, millions of Romanians tuned in to Comrade Detective, a gritty, sexy, communist buddy cop show that has now been digitally remastered and dubbed into English for the first time.
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#2 - All or Nothing: American Football
For the first time in history, Amazon and NFL Films present an unprecedented inside look at the lives of players, coaches and owners of a franchise over the course of an entire NFL season. Witness the real life, behind the scenes journey on the field, off the field, and everything in between.
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#3 - The Glory Is Gone
Tom and Hanna have yet to settle into life over the hill, and old lovers emerge. The kids are suddenly behind the wheel, and colonoscopies are deemed a suitable topic of dinner-party conversation.
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#4 - Tokyo Girl
The story follows Aya (Asami Mizukawa) from the time she moves to Tokyo at age 23 up until she turns 40. Aya has to adjust to the different values and perceptions of the big city as she struggles with challenging situations. We get to follow Aya’s move from one neighborhood to another as she maneuvers her career and love life.
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#5 - Niko and the Sword of Light
Ten-year-old Niko, the last of his kind in a strange world, embarks on an epic quest to bring light back to his land. Armed with his magic sword, Niko journeys to the Cursed Volcano, making new friends and powerful foes while uncovering secrets about his mysterious past.
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#6 - Just Add Magic
When Kelly and her two best friends stumble upon a mysterious cookbook, they discover the book's recipes are far from ordinary-they're magical. Attempting to use the recipes to release Kelly's grandmother from a powerful curse, they uncover more clues surrounding Grandma's mystery and learn each recipe comes with a hefty price. Bigger secrets are about to be unearthed when you Just Add Magic!
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#7 - Patriot
To prevent Iran from going nuclear, intelligence officer John Tavner must forgo all safety nets and assume a perilous "non-official cover" -- that of a mid-level employee at a Midwestern industrial piping firm.
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#8 - Ripper Street
A drama set in the East End of London in 1889, during the aftermath of the "Ripper" murders. The action centres around the notorious H Division – the police precinct from hell – which is charged with keeping order in the chaotic streets of Whitechapel. Ripper Street explores the lives of characters trying to recover from the Ripper's legacy, from crimes that have not only irretrievably altered their lives, but the very fabric of their city. At the drama's heart our detectives try to bring a little light into the dark world they inhabit.
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#9 - Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street
Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street is a live-action adventure show created by David Anaxagoras, a first-time writer, discovered through Amazon Studios' open-door submission process. This pilot is a look at the lives of three quirky tweens who live in a surreal world of eccentric characters and strange happenings.
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#10 - Mirzapur
The iron-fisted Akhandanand Tripathi is a millionaire carpet exporter and the mafia don of Mirzapur. His son, Munna, is an unworthy, power hungry heir who will stop at nothing to inherit his father’s legacy. An incident at a wedding procession forces him to cross paths with Ramakant Pandit, an upstanding lawyer, and his sons, Guddu and Bablu.
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#11 - Pastewka
In the comedy series "Pastewka" Bastian Pastewka plays Bastian Pastewka in stories of everyday life. Stories that could happen in in real life. Bastian is a lovable douchebag with blossoming imagination, the unconditional desire to always do everything right, a few little quirks and the talent to say the right thing - in most inappropriate moments.
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#12 - Paatal Lok
Inspector Hathi Ram Chaudhary is a cynical, washed out Delhi cop who has nothing to look forward to in his less than ordinary career. But that is until the day a high profile case lands on his table, a case too big and important for his designation. The case turns into a dark mystery thriller that leads inspector to the dark realm of underworld (Paatal Lok). Hathi Ram’s instincts tells him to investigate into the lives of the suspects. He discovers startling truths and insights that eventually help him rediscover his responsibilities as a cop, his place in the larger scheme of things and the larger meaning of life itself.
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#13 - Loudermilk
Loudermilk is a recovering alcoholic and substance-abuse counselor with an extremely bad attitude about everything. He is unapologetically uncensored and has managed to piss off everyone. Although he has his drinking under control, Loudermilk's life is one step forward and 12 steps backwards.
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#14 - Laakhon Mein Ek
"Laakhon Mein Ek" is a series that showcases the extraordinary stories of ordinary people defying odds, fighting corrupt systems to become the change that is required in the system.
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#15 - The Test: A New Era for Australia's Team
The devastation of Australia's Ashes defeat at Headingley is laid bare in a behind-the-scenes documentary that also sheds new light on the team's rise from the tumult of South Africa. The documentary will follow the Australian team through the appointment of Justin Langer as head coach, their home Test series against India, limited-overs tours overseas and their highly successful 2019 campaign in the United Kingdom where they reached the semi-finals of the World Cup and managed to retain the Ashes during a thrilling Test series against arch-rivals England.
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#16 - This Giant Beast That is the Global Economy
This docuseries brings the smart, stylized storytelling of Adam McKay’s The Big Short to a quirky and compelling exploration of the global economy. In each episode, host Kal Penn -- with the help of some celebrity friends -- answers a burning question like: How can I launder a bag of dirty cash? How scared should I be of a rubber apocalypse? And is it easier for dicks to get rich?
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#17 - Sneaky Pete
After leaving prison, Marius takes cover from his past by assuming the identity of his cellmate Pete. He moves in with Pete's long-estranged unsuspecting family and is roped into the family's bail bond business. He's a criminal taking down other criminals and, in the process, discovers the family life he never had.
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#18 - Good Girls Revolt
This Amazon-original series is set in New York in the late 1960s, when a cultural revolution was sweeping through the free world. One place that was not quick to change with the times was newsrooms. Inspired by real events, "Good Girls Revolt" follows Patti Robinson and her fellow female researchers at News of the Week, who decide to ask for equal treatment. Their quest initiates an upheaval that impacts romantic relationships, careers and friendships, and propels Patti and her friends into unfamiliar territory that they never dreamed of.
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#19 - Mad Dogs (US)
When a group of underachieving 40-something friends gather in Belize to celebrate the early retirement of an old friend, a series of wild, comedic events unfold, exposing dark secrets and a web of lies, deception and murder.
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#20 - Made in Italy
This drama series chronicles the birth of the Italian fashion industry in the 1970s through the story of Irene Mastrangelo, the daughter of immigrants from the South, who finds a job at fashion magazine Appeal.
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#21 - Hernan
Set in 1519, Hernán turns on the conquest of Mexico by Cortés and his troops, and is narrated by the protagonists of this momentous time in Mexico and Spain’s history, from Moctezuma to Alvarado, Olid to Malintzin.
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#22 - Bandish Bandits
Indian classical singer Radhe and pop star Tamanna. Despite their contrasting personalities, the two "set out together on a journey of self-discovery to see if opposites, though they might attract, can also adapt and go the long haul.
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#23 - Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer
After nearly 40 years of silence, Elizabeth Kloepfer and her daughter Molly share their experiences with unsettling new details about Ted Bundy.
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#24 - Transparent
Mort gathers his three adult kids – Ali, Sarah and Joshua – for a talk about the future, but everyone is shocked to learn that it’s not a financial inheritance at stake, but rather the complex legacy of a secret life as a trans woman. Everyone’s relationship – to the world, themselves, each other, through the lens of boundaries, intimacy, sex and gender – is about to change.
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#25 - Costume Quest
Wren, Reynold, Everett and Lucy face off against ferocious, nougat-munching monsters that lurk in the shadows of the sleepy town of Auburn Hollow. They must learn to use their imaginations to unlock the magical powers of their homemade costumes and save the universe on a night where monsters reign... Halloween!
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#26 - The Tick (2016)
In a world where superheroes have been real for decades, an accountant with mental health issues and zero powers comes to suspect his city is owned by a global super villain long-thought dead. As he struggles to uncover the conspiracy, he falls in league with a strange blue superhero. They launch into an adventure brimming with crazed archvillains, blood-soaked vigilantes, and superhuman freakery.
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#27 - Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare
Ronny Bhaiya leads a double life - To the world he is the nephew of the MLA - and likes to think of himself as a Jann Neta, and at home he is the jobless 26 year old with no sense of responsibility to his family. The show explores Ronny's adventures as he gets stuck in multiple situations because of this big lie that precedes him.
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#28 - Lost in Oz
Twelve-year-old Dorothy Gale and her trusty dog Toto search for Glinda the Good, in the hope that she can give them the magic they need to send them home to Kansas. Along the way they'll make surprising new friends and share a magical adventure they never could have imagined.
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#29 - Lore
From the executive producer of The Walking Dead and an executive producer of The X-Files, this anthology series brings to life Aaron Mahnke's "Lore" podcast and uncovers the real-life events that spawned our darkest nightmares. Blending dramatic scenes, animation, archive and narration, Lore reveals how our horror legends - such as vampires, werewolves and body snatchers - are rooted in truth.
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#30 - The Last Narc
In 1985, American DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered by Mexico’s most notorious drug lords. Thirty-five years later, three former cartel insiders share unprecedented details. This is the story of Camarena, the drug cartel he infiltrated, and the narc who risked everything to discover the truth.
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#31 - Red Oaks
A young tennis player works at the prestigious and exclusive Red Oaks Country Club during the summer between his sophomore and junior years of college in the 1980s.
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#32 - Take Us Home: Leeds United
A new docu-series that will give Leeds United fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the club’s 2018-19 season as they pushed for promotion under head coach, Marcelo Bielsa, after a 15-year absence from the Premier League. Narrated by academy award winner and avid Leeds United fan Russell Crowe.
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#33 - Beat
Robert Schlag, nicknamed "Beat", is a Berlin club promoter who lives for the excesses of sex, drugs and the city nightlife. His connections to the underworld lead the police to use Beat to try and infiltrate a notorious organ smuggling ring.
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#34 - Hand of God
Hand of God follows the honorable Pernell Harris a morally questionable judge and powerful community figure who experiences a devastating personal trauma. Now he hears a voice compelling him on a mission of justice. But is the voice he's hearing a message from God or the signs of a broken mind?
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#35 - Lorena
From Executive Producer Jordan Peele, this four-part docuseries investigates the events of 1993, where Lorena Bobbitt sliced off her husband's penis after years of abuse. John and Lorena Bobbitt's stories exploded into a 24-hour news cycle. She became a national joke, her suffering ignored by the male-dominated press. But as John spiraled downward, Lorena found strength in the scars of her ordeal.
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#36 - Alpha House
Alpha House follows four senators who live together in a rented house in Washington DC. Re-election battles, looming indictments, parties, their Party... these senators need a drink. And a new housemate.
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#37 - All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur
An inside look at the 2019/20 season of the Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur.
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#38 - Betas
Betas is set in the world of Silicon Valley start-ups and centers on a quartet of under-socialized computer geeks who have designed a killer app that could transform the social lives of about 6 billion people for the better. Now all they have to do is get over their crippling personality flaws and sell their product.
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#39 - Just Add Magic: Mystery City
In a spin-off of the successful series "Just Add Magic", we follow the magic cookbook to Bay City as it moves to three new protectors: step-siblings Zoe and Leo, and their downstairs neighbor Ish. Each of the three brings a unique skill to the table, as the cookbook unlocks a centuries-old mystery that takes them on an historical adventure through the city streets in a race to find a secret recipe.
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#40 - World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji
66 teams descend upon Fiji to compete in the most epic global adventure race ever attempted. Bear Grylls hosts this 11-day expedition that pushes competitors to their physical and emotional limits. For the veteran teams the goal is to win – but for most, the dream is to finish and prove to themselves and the world, that they can prevail in the World’s Toughest Race.
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#41 - Free Meek
Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill’s 2017 arrest for probation violations sparked national outrage. A re-investigation of his original case explores allegations of police corruption as Meek becomes the face of a justice reform movement.
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#42 - Jean-Claude Van Johnson
Jean-Claude Van Damme is a global martial arts & film sensation, also operating under the simple alias of "Johnson" as the world's best undercover private contractor. Retired for years, a chance encounter with a lost love brings him back to the game. This time, he'll be deadlier than ever. Probably.
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#43 - The Widow
Georgia Wells believes that her husband, Will, died in a plane crash in the Congo three years ago. Since the accident, she has lived as a recluse, away from civilization and the comforts of 21st century life. But her life changes when she sees Will in the background during a televised news report about the Congo. That revelation shocks Georgia, and she becomes determined to prove that Will is still alive.
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#44 - Z: The Beginning of Everything
Z is a biography series based on the life of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald, the brilliant, beautiful and talented Southern Belle who becomes the original flapper and icon of the wild, flamboyant Jazz Age in the 20s.
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#45 - Six Dreams
With Six Dreams, Amazon Prime Video will take viewers a unique view of LaLiga behind the scenes, which will allow fans to discover the magic and secrets of LaLiga. It will share some of the most personal experiences of some of the main players on their teams in the league: Saúl Ñíguez (Atlético Madrid), Iñaki Williams (Athletic Club Bilbao), Andrés Guardado (Real Betis), Eduardo Berizzo, former manager of Sevilla FC, Amaia Gorostiza (president of SD Éibar) and Quique Cárcel (sporting director of Girona FC).
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#46 - El Candidato
Rookie CIA field operative Isabel Alfaro works alongside infamous CIA legend Wayne Addison to bring down Rafael Bautista, Mexico's most vicious and brilliant narco. Her mission brings her into conflict with Eduardo Yzaguirre, her former boyfriend and the current Mayor of Mexico City, the cleanest and most inspirational politician in the country.
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#47 - Too Old to Die Young
In one tragic night, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Martin Jones's life is blown apart, and he is forced into a deadly underground of Cartel soldiers, Yakuza assassins, and mysterious vigilantes. Soon he finds himself lost on a surreal odyssey of murder, mysticism and vengeance, as his past sins close in on him.
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#48 - Truth Seekers
A ghost-hunting duo team up to uncover and film paranormal sightings across the U.K. and share their adventures on an online channel. Their supernatural experiences grow more frequent, terrifying, and even deadly as the pair begin to uncover a conspiracy that could threaten the entire human race.
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#49 - Eat. Race. Win.
Go behind the scenes for an on and off-the-bike adventure into the biggest annual sporting event on the planet: The Tour de France. Chef Hannah Grant, the Queen of Performance Cooking, takes you on her race within the race sourcing fuel-packed food across this rich culinary landscape for Australia's pro cycling team, Orica-Scott, as Sports Director Matthew White encourages his riders to victory.
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#50 - Diablo Guardián
Violetta runs away to NY with a bag full of money. Pig is a writer obsessed with finding a story worth telling. Violetta will make him her guardian devil. She will cross every boundary, ignore the consequences and cash in on her body, until she finds herself trapped by Nefas. Violetta will try to escape and reclaim her freedom.
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