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Published Mar 5, 2026, 3:52 PM EST
Christine is a freelance writer for Collider with two decades of experience covering all types of TV shows and movies spanning every genre. With a particular affinity for dramas, true crime, sitcoms, and thrillers, if it's a top TV show, Christine has likely watched it and is eager to share her thoughts. When she's not furiously writing away, you can find her enjoying the next binge obsession with a glass of wine in front of the TV.
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Prime Video is known for a handful of shows, like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Fleabag, The Boys, and Fallout. But beyond the obvious hits, the streamer has fantastic shows that didn't quite get the same fanfare as its biggest hits.
In most cases, these shows streamed multiple seasons while they quietly flew under the radar. A few only lasted a single season, but that season made an impression, even if it got mixed reviews. If you're looking for a hidden gem Prime Video original, perhaps one that had been on your watch list and you completely forgot about, slide these up to the top of that list.
1 'Goliath' (2016–2021)
Image via Prime VideoIt seems like Billy Bob Thornton simply can't make a bad TV show; every single one that he has starred in has been fantastic, from Fargo to Landman. Goliath is another one you might not have seen but should definitely watch. He plays Billy McBride, a former star lawyer who heads into a downward spiral when a man he gets acquitted goes on to kill his family upon release. When second-rate DUI lawyer Patty Solis-Papagian (Nina Arianda) stumbles on a case she thinks is huge but out of her depth, she approaches him for help. Reluctantly, he's forced to suit up again and dig in. But putting down the bottle and halting his self-destructive behavior is easier said than done.
Goliath streamed four seasons with little promotion but fabulous reviews. Hailing from David E. Kelley, who is behind hit shows like The Practice, Ally McBeal, Boston Legal, and Big Little Lies, Thornton's usual rough-around-the-edges style shines through, with Arianda a lovely foil as the quirky girl to his bad boy. You can't help but become invested in the plot and root for Billy, knowing that he's wasting so much potential. But you'll also be cheering when you see him flex his legal muscles to prove everyone wrong, including himself.
2 'Sneaky Pete' (2015–2019)
Image via Prime VideoThe premise of Sneaky Pete is kind of ridiculous, but Giovanni Ribisi totally sells it. He's Marius, a skilled conman who spends his time in jail listening to a constant stream of stories from his cellmate Pete (Ethan Embry), only to turn around and use that against them. He assumes Pete's identity upon release and heads to Pete's family farm to supposedly reunite with his estranged extended family. Since they haven't seen Pete since he was a child, they somehow believe that Marius is indeed their kin and welcome him with open arms.
There's a sweet story beneath the surface as Marius initially plans to steal the money he knows they have based on Pete's stories. But instead, he grows closer to them, all while keeping up the ruse, which becomes increasingly challenging. The fantastic supporting cast that includes Margo Martindale, Peter Gerety, Shane McRae, and Marin Ireland, with Bryan Cranston in a recurring role (he's also credited as a co-creator and executive producer), leaves you unsure of whom to root for because they're all morally ambiguous. The show retained positive ratings through its entire three-season run.
3 'The Devil's Hour' (2022–Present)
Image via Prime VideoStill going strong with a third season coming, The Devil's Hour is one of those shows you come across on the streamer, press play, and get totally hooked. The British drama thriller stars Jessica Raine as Lucy Chambers, a social worker who keeps waking up at the same time every night and seeing horrifying visions. Continuing this terror during the day is Gideon Shepherd (Peter Capaldi), a criminal who claims to be able to remember things that happened in the future.
The Devil's Hour is dark, creepy, and edge-of-your-seat through its 11 episodes to date. Capaldi is, as usual, electrifying in the role, with the show touching on both horror and supernatural elements. The show is like a horror novel you can't put down, getting you more deeply invested in the plot with each passing episode.
4 'Dead Ringers' (2023)
Image via Prime VideoBased on the 1988 movie of the same name, Dead Ringers stars Rachel Weisz as twins Beverly and Elliot, gynecologists who each have different views on their jobs, birthing, and handling patients. As the plot unravels, so do different details about the two women, who Weisz plays beautifully.
The gender-swapped psychological thriller drama (Jeremy Irons played a similar character in the movie) received positive reviews, standing on its own outside of the movie with a unique twist. As a miniseries, it's just six episodes you can binge in one night.
5 'Paper Girls' (2022)
Image via RAIOne of those sci-fi shows fans think was canceled too soon, Paper Girls was like Prime Video's version of Stranger Things. Set in the late '80s, the sci-fi drama is about four girls who are out delivering newspapers the morning after Halloween when they come face-to-face with a conflict that involves time travel. Adding even more intrigue, they travel in time where they meet their older selves.
Paper Girls had so much promise, and even though it ended prematurely, you'll still enjoy watching. Collider reviewer Nate Richard calls it a "touching coming-of-age tale" that has more in common with movies like Back to the Future and shows like The Umbrella Academy than Stranger Things when it comes to the actual plot. While it has all the cool supernatural elements you expect from a show like this one, the show is, at its heart, about "growing up and learning to face our insecurities head-on," writes Richard.
6 'The Outlaws' (2021–2024)
Image via Prime VideoNot only has The Outlaws been flying under the radar, but it has been doing so for three seasons now. The British crime thriller comedy is about seven strangers who meet while performing community service. When they find a bag of money, they think their prayers have been answered. That is, until they realize it belongs to a group of dangerous drug dealers who, naturally, want it back.
Starring Jessica Gunning, Stephen Merchant, and Christopher Walken, The Outlaws is downright hilarious — one of those shows to watch if you love British humor. While it's technically a BBC One show, Prime Video is its home in the U.S. With the third season presumably the last, concluding the story, it's a show you can enjoy from start to finish at your leisure.
7 'A League of Their Own' (2022)
Image via Prime VideoA series that received rave reviews yet was puzzlingly canceled after just one season, A League of Their Own is still worth watching. The sports comedy drama is adapted from the 1992 movie of the same name and is set in the World War II era, when a women's baseball team is formed. The ladies have a lot of challenges ahead of them, including Maxine Chapman (Chanté Adams), a Black woman who loves baseball but can't get people to even let her try out for a team.
The show was initially renewed for a short second season to conclude the story, but was later canceled because of the WGA Strike delays. Nonetheless, the eight-episode first season, which also stars Abbi Jacobson and D'Arcy Carden, with Nick Offerman, Patrick J. Adams, and Rosie O'Donnell in guest-starring roles, will bring back memories of the film.
8 'I'm a Virgo' (2023)
Image via Prime VideoA miniseries with just seven episodes, I'm a Virgo is unlike anything else you've seen on TV. Jharrel Jerome stars as Cootie, a teenager who remains in hiding at home due to his large stature: he's 13-feet tall. But when a group of teenage activists learn about him, they try to encourage him to come out, face the world and his fears, and acclimate to society.
A wonderful surreal comedy about acceptance of differences, I'm a Virgo is sweet and funny, filled with satire and interesting filming techniques to create the illusion that Cootie is so large. It's worth watching even if just to satisfy your curiosity about how they accomplished the tall (pun intended) order of turning Jerome into a lovable giant.
9 'Upload' (2020–2025)
Image via Prime VideoIt's a pity that Upload, which concluded its four-season run in 2025, didn't get more attention. A hilarious and touching sci-fi comedy drama that satirizes our current reliance on technology, the near-future world involves procedures that can upload your consciousness to an afterlife community before you officially die, so your soul can live on through an avatar likeness your family can communicate with. When Nathan (Robbie Amell) is uploaded, however, he finds himself having a tough time acclimating to this new community where everything is run by AI. Plus, his annoying pre-death girlfriend, Ingrid (Allegra Edwards) (one of the best characters in Upload), controls the purse strings that unlock his various levels of comfort.
There's powerful social commentary behind the humor of the series, exploring the concepts of life, death, letting go, and class divisions. In this world, for example, only the wealthy can afford these lavish afterlives, leaving the impoverished to suffer loss (or their loved ones an eternity in the afterlife equivalent of a one-star resort) when those with money don't. It's also a romantic love story and a quirky comedy all rolled into one. You really get a bit of everything with Upload. The show gets progressively more entertaining, reaching a satisfying and impactful conclusion by the end.
10 'Undone' (2019–2022)
Image via Prime VideoThis mind-bending adult animated psychological comedy drama is often called one of the best yet least known Prime Video series. Exploring the concept of reality, Alma (Rosa Salazar) suffers injuries from a car crash that somehow gives her the ability to travel through time. So, she decides to use this new special power to go back and figure out what really happened to her father. Her deceased dad, voiced by Bob Odenkirk, calls her to do so, and she answers.
Undone was the first Prime Video series to use rotoscoping, a filming technique whereby animators trace over motion picture footage, one frame at a time, making the animated action look hyper-realistic. It's a complex process and pays off through the show's 16 episodes across two seasons. While the visual spectacle is the star of the show, the story is moving and thought-provoking, too.
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