A Beloved Comic Book Adaptation and All the Other TV Shows Coming to Amazon Prime This Week
Streaming fans have a lot to look forward to this week as Amazon Prime expands its catalog with a fresh batch of television series. From animated returns to reality comedy competitions and gripping international dramas, the platform is delivering a wide variety of content. The upcoming lineup features both entirely new stories and the continuation of critically acclaimed hits that viewers have been eagerly awaiting. This week’s premieres highlight the platform’s commitment to offering diverse genres, ensuring there is something to capture the attention of every subscriber.
‘Invincible’ (2021)
The adult animated superhero series ‘Invincible’ returns with new episodes on Wednesday, March 18. Based on the comic book series by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, the show follows the evolution of Mark Grayson as he learns to navigate his inherited superhuman abilities. The story continues to explore the complex dynamic between Mark and his father, Nolan, who was previously revealed to be the ruthless Omni-Man. As the world recovers from recent catastrophes, Mark finds himself facing dangerous new villains while trying to protect the people he loves. The latest installment features higher stakes and intense action as Mark embraces his destiny as Earth’s greatest defender.
‘LOL: Last One Laughing UK’ (2025)
Comedian Jimmy Carr returns to host the second season of ‘Last One Laughing UK’, premiering on Thursday, March 19. The format brings together a cast of well-known British comedians who are locked in a room together and tasked with making each other laugh while keeping a completely straight face themselves. Any contestant who cracks a smile or lets out a laugh receives a yellow card, with a second offense leading to a red card and elimination from the game. This season features a mix of veteran comics and rising stars who deploy various defensive strategies and offensive comedic routines to survive the six-hour challenge. The last comedian standing without breaking character will take home the coveted trophy and the title of the ultimate stoic comic.
‘Amor Animal’ (2026)
This new Argentine drama series, ‘Amor Animal’, makes its global debut on Friday, March 20. The storyline centers on Kaia, an aspiring trap music artist from the outskirts of the city, and Nico, a wealthy young man grappling with an existential crisis after a recent stay in a mental health facility. When their vastly different worlds collide, the two form an intense and fragile bond that is immediately threatened by external pressures and social disparities. Their passionate romance inadvertently sparks a violent gang war, forcing the young couple into a dangerous labyrinth of ambition, addiction, and tragedy. The eight-episode thriller offers a gritty exploration of modern youth culture and the stark social contrasts that define their environment.
‘Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat’ (2026)
The successor to the hidden-camera comedy ‘Jury Duty’ arrives as ‘Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat’ on Friday, March 20, bringing a new documentary-style comedy to the streaming platform. The series follows Anthony, a recently hired temporary worker at a family-owned hot sauce business called Rockin’ Grandma’s, who attends the annual corporate offsite event. Unbeknownst to Anthony, the entire retreat is meticulously staged, and every single colleague around him is an actor performing a highly choreographed role. The narrative revolves around the retiring founder stepping down, which triggers a clash between big corporate ambitions and small business values. As the event unfolds, the unassuming temp worker finds himself caught in the middle of a fake corporate takeover that relies entirely on his genuine reactions.
‘Deadloch’ (2023)
The Australian black comedy crime mystery ‘Deadloch’ returns for a second season on Friday, March 20. Detectives Dulcie Collins and Eddie Redcliffe leave the icy Tasmanian setting of the first season and travel to the sweltering heat of the Northern Territory to investigate the death of Eddie’s former policing partner. Their original mission is quickly derailed when they discover a body part belonging to a local icon in the remote town of Barra Creek. The detectives are forced to navigate a completely new environment filled with crocodile-infested waters, suspicious locals, and the oppressive tropical humidity. With the local police force distracted by a separate missing persons case, the duo must work independently to uncover the deep secrets buried within the small community.
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