{
  "id": 3119951,
  "title": "What to watch on Prime Video: The best shows streaming right now",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/what-to-watch-on-prime-video-the-best-shows-streaming-right-now",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/what-to-watch-on-prime-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Here are some of the best shows currently streaming on Prime Video:\n\n1. The Boys\nStars: Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Jack Quaid\nSeasons: Five\nBased on the comics of the same name, this show follows vigilantes exposing corrupt superheroes. It's a darker, more brutal version of Watchmen that concludes with a final season in 2026.\n\n2. Catastrophe\nStars: Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney\nSeasons: Four\nThis British comedy follows Sharon and Rob as their one-night stand leads to a surprising pregnancy. It's a sharp, witty rom-com with strong performances and standout work from Fisher as Rob's mother.\n\n3. Daisy Jones & The Six\nStars: Riley Keough, Sam Claflin\nSeasons: One\nInspired by Taylor Jenkins Reid's novel, this musical drama chronicles the rise of a 1970s rock band. While not a perfect adaptation, Keough and Claflin's chemistry carries the series and the music is fantastic.\n\n4. Fallout\nStars: Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten\nSeasons: Two\nSet in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, this series follows a woman from an underground vault as she searches for her missing father. With solid performances, especially from Walton Goggins, it's an action-packed adaptation that has been renewed for a third season.\n\n5. Fleabag\nStars: Phoebe Waller-Bridge\nSeasons: Two\nBased on Waller-Bridge's one-woman show, Fleabag is darkly comedic and emotionally raw. The first season is a comedic gem, while the second delivers a devastating love story. The Emmy-winning series is a binge-worthy watch.\n\n6. Good Omens\nStars: Michael Sheen, David Tennant\nSeasons: Two + finale movie\nThis comedic fantasy follows an angel and a demon who team up to stop the Antichrist. Though the finale movie is uneven, the performances of Sheen and Tennant are outstanding. A humorous, epic take on biblical prophecy.",
  "summary": "The best shows on Prime Video feature post-apocalyptic Wastelands, disturbingly corrupt superheroes, and addictive love triangles.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}