Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Amazon Prime, Including ‘Hazbin Hotel’

Prime has a fresh wave of series right now, from brand-new debuts to recent returns and a few buzzy imports. To make choosing easy, this lineup sticks to projects listed in this week’s Comic Basics roundups and orders them by what just dropped first, followed by other recent arrivals.

Each entry gives you the essentials—what the show covers and who made it—so you can skim, pick, and press play. You’ll see premieres and new-season arrivals up top, then other notable recent additions including originals, anime, and prestige thrillers.

‘Tell Me Your Name’ (2025)

Set in 1997 Spain, this six-episode thriller unfolds in the strawberry-growing town of Río Blanco after Moroccan seasonal workers arrive in a nearby abandoned village. The story traces how small-town anxieties, religious tensions, and whispers of the uncanny collide as an NGO worker gets pulled into a spiral of secrets.

Created by Hugo Stuven with Alejandro Hernández and César de Nicolás, and directed by Stuven, the series stars Michelle Jenner alongside Darío Grandinetti and Younes Bouab, with Elena Rivera and Raúl Arévalo in key roles. It’s produced by Espotlight Media in association with Skybound Entertainment.

‘Tremembé’ (2025)

This Brazilian true-crime drama dives into São Paulo’s Tremembé Penitentiary Complex, charting power plays among inmates and the emotional strain on those who work there. Episodes follow notorious prisoners, shifting alliances, and the day-to-day calculations that define survival behind the walls.

Directed by Vera Egito (also a writer) and Daniel Lieff, with scripts by Egito, Ullisses Campbell, Juliana Rosenthal, Thays Berbe, and Maria Isabel Iorio, the miniseries features Marina Ruy Barbosa, Carol Garcia, Bianca Comparato, Felipe Simas, Kelner Macêdo, and Anselmo Vasconcelos. It comes via Amazon MGM Studios.

‘King & Conqueror’ (2025)

A sweeping historical series about rival claimants to England’s crown, this drama follows Harold Godwinson and William, Duke of Normandy, as their political maneuvers escalate toward 1066. Court intrigue and battlefield strategy run in parallel as each leader seeks legitimacy and support.

Created by Michael Robert Johnson, with episodes directed in part by Baltasar Kormákur, the show stars James Norton as Harold and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as William, with Emily Beecham and Clémence Poésy among the ensemble. It’s produced by BBC Studios and CBS Studios.

‘Hazbin Hotel’ (2024– )

In this adult animated musical-comedy, Charlie Morningstar—princess of Hell—opens a hotel to rehabilitate demons and give them a real shot at redemption. The show blends character-driven dark humor with full-on musical numbers set in a vivid underworld.

Created and directed by Vivienne “VivziePop” Medrano with songs by Sam Haft and Andrew Underberg, the voice cast includes Erika Henningsen, Stephanie Beatriz, Blake Roman, Alex Brightman, Keith David, Kimiko Glenn, and Amir Talai. It’s produced with A24 and animated by SpindleHorse and Bento Box.

‘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 toward first love. School life, personal growth, and changing social circles frame the central romance.

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 is by Natsumi Tabuchi and Miki Sakurai, and the lead voices are Minori Fujidera and Yūki Ono.

‘House of David’ (2025– )

This biblical historical series follows David’s rise after defeating Goliath, as palace politics, family rivalries, and shifting alliances shape his path toward kingship. The narrative tracks figures like Saul, Samuel, and Jonathan as fortunes change at court.

Created by Jon Erwin, the series stars Michael Iskander, Ali Suliman, Ayelet Zurer, Stephen Lang, Indy Lewis, Ethan Kai, and Martyn Ford. Directors 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 and a score by Kevin, Sean, and Deana Kiner.

‘The Capture’ (2019– )

A modern surveillance thriller, this series opens with a contested piece of CCTV evidence and an investigation led by DI Rachel Carey. The plot widens into a broader conspiracy around manipulated video, elections, and facial-recognition systems.

Created, written, and initially directed by Ben Chanan, the cast includes Holliday Grainger, Callum Turner, Ben Miles, Laura Haddock, Lia Williams, Barry Ward, Ralph Ineson, and Ron Perlman. It’s produced by Heyday Television and Universal International Studios, with its original UK broadcast on BBC One.

‘The Girlfriend’ (2025)

A psychological thriller adapted from Michelle Frances’ novel, the series centers on a mother whose suspicions about her adult son’s new partner escalate into a dangerous game of influence. Episodes alternate perspectives to show how doubt curdles a family’s sense of safety.

Produced by Imaginarium Productions and Amazon MGM Studios, it’s directed by and stars Robin Wright, with Olivia Cooke opposite her in the key role. The ensemble includes Laurie Davidson, Waleed Zuaiter, Anna Chancellor, Francesca Corney, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Leo Suter, and Tanya Moodie.

‘Every Minute Counts’ (2024– )

This Spanish-language drama reconstructs the 8.1-magnitude Mexico City earthquake of September 19, 1985 across parallel storylines—a hospital team, a roving journalist, and a family trying to reunite. The season structure unfolds in tightly time-stamped sequences.

Created, written, and directed by Jorge Michel Grau, the cast includes Jesús Zavala, Osvaldo Benavides, Maya Zapata, Damayanti Quintanar, Everardo Arzate, and Antonio de la Vega. Season 2 continues the minute-by-minute format introduced in the first run.

‘Top End Bub’ (2025– )

Set in Australia’s Northern Territory, this eight-part series follows Lauren and Ned as they leave Adelaide to raise their orphaned eight-year-old niece. The story blends family upheaval with new-start challenges in a landscape central to the characters’ lives.

Created, written, and executive-produced by Joshua Tyler and Miranda Tapsell (who also stars opposite Gwilym Lee), the show is produced by Goalpost Pictures and directed by Christiaan Van Vuuren and Shari Sebbens. Returning performers include Ursula Yovich, Huw Higginson, Elaine Crombie, and Tracy Mann, with Rob Collins, Brooke Satchwell, Guy Simon, and Clarence Ryan joining the ensemble.

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