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Prime Video top 10 shows — here's the 3 worth watching right now

By Alix Blackburn,

3 days ago

Whenever I’m in need of a new show to binge, I often find myself scrolling through Prime Video’s top 10 list, hoping to strike gold. It’s a great starting point when you’re not sure what to watch next, but let’s be honest — sometimes those rankings can be hit or miss (even on one of the best streaming services ).

Not everything in the top 10 deserves a spot on your must-watch list, which is why I’ve sifted through the current lineup to pick out three shows that truly stand out. If you're looking for something to dive into right now (that isn’t "The Boys" or "Fallout", as incredible as they are), these are the ones on Prime Video that won’t disappoint.

This is based on the Prime Video top 10 shows as of Monday, August 12.

BEST SHOWS IN THE PRIME VIDEO TOP 10

'Batman: Caped Crusader'

"Batman: Caped Crusader" finally landed on Prime Video at the beginning of this month, and it earned an impressive score from critics. A colleague stated they had been "looking forward to Batman: Caped Crusader for a very long time", and its solid rating of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes proves the wait was totally worth it.

This animated series explores a darker, more noir-inspired version of Gotham City. Bruce Wayne adopts the mantle of Batman, a relentless, brave and mysterious vigilante, dedicated to eradicating crime and preventing the city's downfall. His actions attract new allies and enemies within the Gotham City Police Department and City Hall. "Caped Crusader" is designed to appeal to both long-time Batman fans and newcomers, as it offers a mix of familiar elements and new twists in the world of this beloved superhero.

Watch on Prime Video

'The Serpent Queen'

A gripping series (with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes) that recently crashed Prime Video's top 10 is "The Serpent Queen". This historical drama focuses on the life of Catherine de' Medici (Samantha Morton), one of the most powerful and controversial figures in European history.

The show takes time to explore Catherine's rise from a young, orphaned noblewoman of Italian descent to becoming the Queen of France. It begins with her arrival at the French court as a teenage bride, who has no choice but to marry King Henry II. She faces many challenges along the way, including a loveless marriage, a foreign court that views her with suspicion and the pressures of producing an heir. However, despite all of this, Catherine proves to be shrewd, resourceful and ruthless when necessary.

Watch season 1 on Prime Video and season 2 with a Starz subscription

'Troppo'

"Troppo" also recently crashed the Prime Video top 10 , and it has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes . This crime thriller series follows the story of an ex-cop named Ted Conkaffey (Thomas Jane), who is living in exile in the remote tropics of Far North Queensland, Australia. Ted's life was upended after he was wrongfully accused of a heinous crime, forcing him to leave his old life behind and seek refuge in the wilderness.

The show begins as Ted is reluctantly drawn back into investigative work when he teams up with Amanda Pharrell (Nicole Chamoun), a private investigator with a complicated past of her own. Together, they begin to unravel the mystery of a missing Korean tech mogul, whose disappearance leads them down a dark and twisting path filled with secrets, danger and corruption.

Watch on Prime Video

PRIME VIDEO TOP 10 SHOWS RIGHT NOW

1. "The Boys" (2019)
2. "Batman: Caped Crusader" (2024)
3. "Fallout" (2024)
4. "The Mallorca Files" (2019)
5. "The Serpent Queen" (2022)
6. "Troppo" (2022)
7. "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" (2022)
8. "Reacher" (2022)
9. "My Lady Jane" (2024)
10. "Sausage Party: Foodtopia" (2024)