Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Amazon Prime, Including ‘Harlan Coben’s Lazarus’

New and newly added series just hit Prime Video, from a fresh Harlan Coben thriller and a buzzy basketball docuseries to anime, biblical drama, and a cult-favorite animated hit. We prioritized the most recent arrivals first, then Prime originals, then standout catalog additions so you can jump straight to the good stuff for the weekend queue.

‘Harlan Coben’s Lazarus’ (2025)

The limited series follows forensic psychologist Laz, played by Sam Claflin, who returns home after his father’s death and begins probing cold-case murders that may connect to his unsettling visions and family secrets. Created by Harlan Coben with longtime collaborator Danny Brocklehurst, it’s produced by Amazon MGM Studios with Quay Street and Final Twist Productions. The six-episode thriller blends psychological horror beats with Coben’s twist-driven plotting. New episodes began rolling out on Prime Video on Wednesday, October 22.

‘Allen Iv3rson’ (2025)

This three-part docuseries charts Allen Iverson’s life from Virginia roots to NBA icon, pairing new interviews with extensive archival footage to examine his impact on basketball, fashion, and music. Executive producers include Shaquille O’Neal, with Prime Video backing the project. The series aims to be a definitive portrait across three chapters. It premiered on Thursday, October 23 on Prime Video.

‘The Chosen Adventures’ (2025)

An all-ages animated comedy-adventure of fourteen eleven-minute episodes, ‘The Chosen Adventures’ is co-produced by Amazon MGM Studios and 5&2 Studios. Created and showrun by Ryan Swanson with Dallas Jenkins as executive producer, the voice cast features Romy Fay, Jude Zarzaur, Paul Walter Hauser, Yvonne Orji, and Jonathan Roumie, among others. The short-form format is built for quick, self-contained viewing. It made its Prime Video debut on Friday, October 17.

‘A Star Brighter Than the Sun’ (2025–)

This new anime adapts Kazune Kawahara’s shōjo manga about Sae, a tall, self-conscious high-schooler, and her childhood friend Kōki as their relationship shifts from friendship into first love. The TV adaptation is produced by Studio KAI and directed by Aya Kobayashi, with series composition by Yasuhiro Nakanishi and character designs by Jinfeng Zeng. The score comes from Natsumi Tabuchi and Miki Sakurai, and the opening and ending themes are performed by Motohiro Hata and Wanuka. It joined Prime Video’s lineup in early October.

‘House of David’ (2025–)

The biblical historical drama continues the story of David after his victory over Goliath, as he navigates palace politics, family rivalries, and a path toward kingship. Created by Jon Erwin, the cast includes Michael Iskander as David, Ali Suliman as King Saul, Ayelet Zurer, Stephen Lang, Indy Lewis, Ethan Kai, and Martyn Ford. Directors across the series include Jon Erwin, Jon Gunn, Alexandra La Roche, and Michael Nankin, with writing by Erwin, Gunn, N. D. Wilson, Bekah Hubbell, Laura Kenar, and Jonathan Lloyd Walker. New episodes were scheduled for Sundays in early October.

‘Helluva Boss’ (2020–)

Creator Vivienne “VivziePop” Medrano’s adult animated hit follows I.M.P. (Immediate Murder Professionals), a Hell-based assassination startup led by Blitzo with operatives Moxxie and Millie and receptionist Loona, plus complicated ties to the Goetian demon Stolas. Prime Video’s rollout includes a remake of the pilot and a re-release of Seasons 1–2. Voice talent features Brandon Rogers, Richard Steven Horvitz, Vivian Nixon, Erica Lindbeck, Bryce Pinkham, and Alex Brightman. The Prime debut added a 20-episode package in mid-September.

‘The Girlfriend’ (2025)

Based on Michelle Frances’ novel, this six-episode psychological thriller centers on a mother whose suspicions about her adult son’s new partner escalate into a battle of wills. Robin Wright directs and stars alongside Olivia Cooke, with production by Imaginarium Productions and Amazon MGM Studios. The ensemble includes Laurie Davidson, Waleed Zuaiter, Anna Chancellor, Francesca Corney, Shalom Brune-Franklin, and others. It landed on Prime Video in mid-September.

‘Every Minute Counts’ (2024–)

Season 2 of this Spanish-language drama continues its minute-by-minute storytelling around the Mexico City earthquake, following parallel threads in hospitals, newsrooms, and across families trying to reunite. Created, written, and directed by Jorge Michel Grau, the series stars Jesús Zavala, Osvaldo Benavides, Maya Zapata, Damayanti Quintanar, Everardo Arzate, and Antonio de la Vega. The new season maintained its time-stamped structure and expanded character arcs. It arrived on Prime Video on Friday, September 12.

‘The Capture’ (2019–)

This techno-thriller opens with ex-soldier Shaun Emery and detective Rachel Carey confronting manipulated CCTV footage, then widens into a conspiracy about deepfakes, surveillance, and electoral interference. Created and written by Ben Chanan, the series stars Holliday Grainger, Callum Turner, Ben Miles, Laura Haddock, Lia Williams, Barry Ward, Ralph Ineson, and Ron Perlman. Two seasons are available on Prime, with a third commissioned earlier this year. It was part of the early-October arrivals.

‘The Magicians’ (2015–2020)

Adapted from Lev Grossman’s novels, ‘The Magicians’ follows Quentin Coldwater and his cohort from Brakebills University into the dangers of real magic, alternate timelines, and the parallel realm of Fillory. Developed for television by Sera Gamble and John McNamara, the ensemble includes Jason Ralph, Stella Maeve, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Hale Appleman, Arjun Gupta, and Summer Bishil. Universal Content Productions produced the series for its original run on cable. It was added to Prime’s catalog at the start of October.

Tell us which of these you’re pressing play on—and what we should add next weekend—in the comments!