Best TV shows to watch on Amazon Prime Video UK now
by Brijiena Lovelace, https://www.mirror.co.uk/authors/brijiena-lovelace/If you aren't already a member of Amazon Prime, we'd definitely recommend it. Not only will it grant you immediate access to unlimited one-day deliveries, unlimited music streaming and photo storage; you'll also have access to Prime Video, which is presumably why you're reading this article.
Prime Video access will allow you to watch all of your favourite TV shows, series and movies. Prime Video subscription costs £5.99 a month, although, Amazon customers can pay £7.99 a month or £79 a year to reap the benefits of the full package.
Good news for those of you who've never signed up for a prime account before, you'll be eligible to try before you buy with a 30-day free trial. This gives you full access to all the Prime perks during your trial period, until you cancel. To avoid being charged, it's advised to cancel your membership before the end of the trial period.
Looking for a TV series well worth the binge-watch? We've listed some of the top options below.
Best TV shows to watch on Amazon Prime Video UK
Ted Bundy: Falling For a Killer
We can't quite put our fingers on why, but we all can't seem to resist a good documentary about serial killers.
This docu-series rehashes the crimes of infamous Ted Bundy, for the first time long-term girlfriend Elizabeth Kendall, as well as other survivors share their sides of the story. Watch on Amazon Prime Video
Good Omens
Based on the book Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, this six part series sees an unlikely friendship between an angel, Aziraphale (David Tennant) and a Devil, Crowley (Michael Sheen), attempt to stop the end of the world.
The star studded series features a host of celebrity faces including Jack Whitehall and the voice of Benedict Cumberbatch as the devil. Watch on Amazon Prime Video
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
If you're looking for something to give you a good laugh, The Marvelous Miss Maisel is one to watch.
Follow 1950s housewife 'Midge’ Maisel, who one day randomly decides to become a stand-up comic. Rachel Brosnahan's performance is witty and fiery, easily making this a top contender as one of Amazon’s best original series out at the moment. Watch on Amazon Prime Video
Mr. Robot
Although Mr. Robot has been around since 2015, it's a series well worth the watch if you've got Prime Video. It's already got four seasons out so it's perfectly suited for a weekend binge-watch.
The audience follows Elliot, a cyber-security engineer by day and a hacker by night. The drama begins to fold and come into its own when he's hired by a rogue group to bring down the company he is employed to protect. Watch on Amazon Prime Video
Star Trek: Picard
Star Trek fans, rejoice.
Returning to his role of Jean-Luc Picard, Patrick Stewart is now retired from his position in Starfleet, or so we think. We follow the iconic character in the next stage of his life, until someone suddenly needs his help. Watch on Amazon Prime Video
The Boys
We all love a good superhero movie, The Boys has been described as one of the best original takes on the superhero genre.
So what exactly would happen if our superheroes were more intrigued by fame, power and abusing their positions to wreak chaos on the world? You'll have to watch to find out. Watch on Amazon Prime Video
The Man in the High Castle
Based on Philip K. Dick's award-winning novel, this powerful series explore the alternate universe that would potentially be like if Allied Powers had lost WWII, and Japan and Germany ruled the United States. Watch on Amazon Prime Video
Vikings
If you love a bit of ancient action and drama Vikings is a good watch.
The series is set in the violent world of Norsemen and adapts the story of Norse legend, Ragnar Lothbrok. The audience follows a gruelling battle to become King of the Vikings. Watch on Amazon Prime Video
HANNA
If you loved the film HANNA, you'll love the series based on this thrilling coming of age tale.
Hanna was raised in the forest, now she's fending for herself and trying to evade capture from a vigilante CIA agent, all whilst figuring out where she came from. Watch on Amazon Prime Video
Carnival Row
Cara Delevinge really comes into her own alongside Orlando Bloom in Carnival Row, in this fantasy tale following a serial killer on the loose in the town.
Carnival Row houses a growing population of mythological creatures struggling to coexist with their human counterparts. Watch on Amazon Prime Video