Best Amazon Prime Series You’ve Never Seen

If you have Prime Video and think you have seen it all, there are plenty of quieter gems waiting in the catalog. These series span crime, sci fi, drama, and international originals, with compact seasons and strong creative teams. Many of them tell a complete story in one or two seasons, which makes them easy to finish. Here are fifteen titles worth adding to your watchlist the next time you open the app.

‘Patriot’ (2015–2018)

This dark espionage series follows an intelligence officer who takes a non official cover job at a Midwestern industrial piping firm to get close to an arms deal. It was created by Steven Conrad and blends corporate intrigue with covert operations. Michael Dorman leads the cast, with Terry O’Quinn and Kurtwood Smith in key roles. The show runs two seasons with episodes that interweave field work, office politics, and music threaded into the character’s life.

‘Undone’ (2019–2022)

This rotoscope animated drama explores time perception through a woman who survives a car accident and begins communicating with her late father. The series uses performance capture to create its distinctive look. It was created by Raphael Bob Waksberg and Kate Purdy and features Rosa Salazar and Bob Odenkirk. Two seasons trace a family mystery across timelines and questions about memory and identity.

‘Tales from the Loop’ (2020)

Inspired by Simon Stålenhag’s art book, this anthology set in a small Ohio town connects residents through a physics facility known as the Loop. Each episode focuses on a different character while recurring locations and events tie the stories together. The show uses practical design and visual effects to place speculative technology in everyday spaces. The season presents standalone stories that link into a wider portrait of the community.

‘ZeroZeroZero’ (2020)

This international crime saga tracks a single cocaine shipment from producers to buyers across Mexico, Italy, and the United States. The series follows cartel members, Calabrian mob families, and a shipping company that brokers deals. Filming took place across multiple countries to capture the full logistics chain. The limited run adapts Roberto Saviano’s nonfiction work into eight episodes.

‘The English’ (2022)

Set in the American West in the 1890s, this limited series pairs an Englishwoman and a Pawnee ex cavalry scout on a journey tied to a murder. Hugo Blick created the series and Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer star. Location work in Spain and the UK stands in for the frontier landscapes. Six episodes bring together personal backstories with the era’s shifting power structures.

‘Night Sky’ (2022)

A retired couple discovers a chamber beneath their home that leads to a distant world and keeps the secret from friends and neighbors. The show stars Sissy Spacek and J K Simmons and blends domestic drama with cosmic mystery. It moves between Illinois and off world locations as other parties search for the portal. One season builds out the rules of the device and the people connected to it.

‘Class of ’07’ (2023)

An all girls school reunion turns into a survival scenario when a sudden global flood isolates former classmates on campus. The Australian series uses a single primary location to explore shifting alliances and old rivalries. It features an ensemble cast led by Emily Browning and Megan Smart. The first season tracks food, power, and group dynamics as the waterline changes their options.

‘The Collection’ (2016)

Set in post war Paris, this period drama follows a fashion house racing to build its brand during a national push for renewal. The story centers on two brothers whose designs and business strategies collide. The production showcases couture workshops, runway presentations, and the press that shapes public taste. The first season covers the rise of the label and the compromises made to secure financing.

‘Beat’ (2018)

This German thriller follows a Berlin club promoter recruited by authorities to infiltrate a human trafficking ring that operates through nightlife networks. The series uses real club spaces and electronic music culture to frame its undercover plot. It stars Jannis Niewöhner and Karoline Herfurth with guest appearances from German actors across the season. Seven episodes carry the investigation to a violent resolution.

‘You Are Wanted’ (2017–2018)

Created by and starring Matthias Schweighöfer, this German techno thriller begins when a hotel manager is framed by hackers and placed on terror watch lists. The show follows his attempts to clear his name while authorities and criminal groups close in. It was one of the first German language series released worldwide on Prime Video. Two seasons expand the conspiracy and the tools used to manipulate digital records.

‘The Legend of El Cid’ (2020–2021)

This Spanish historical drama tells the early life of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar as he rises through the Castilian court and battlefield ranks. The series balances palace maneuvering with large scale military set pieces. Costumes, armor, and locations in Spain recreate the eleventh century setting. Two seasons chart alliances among nobles, family ties, and the path to the legendary title.

‘Tell Me Your Secrets’ (2021)

This psychological thriller interweaves the stories of a woman in witness protection, a grieving mother, and a former predator seeking redemption. The narrative alternates perspectives while revealing connections from a past crime. Lily Rabe, Amy Brenneman, and Hamish Linklater lead the cast. The season examines missing persons investigations and the deals struck to secure new identities.

‘The Romanoffs’ (2018)

Created by Matthew Weiner, this anthology presents separate stories about people who believe they are descendants of the Russian royal family. Episodes are set in different countries with new casts for each installment. Filming locations include Europe, the United States, and Canada to match each tale. The single season offers self contained narratives linked by the same theme of heritage and identity.

‘The Last Tycoon’ (2016-2017)

Adapted from F Scott Fitzgerald’s unfinished novel, this period drama follows a rising studio executive in 1930s Hollywood. The series depicts labor disputes, censorship boards, and the influence of foreign markets on production decisions. Matt Bomer, Kelsey Grammer, and Lily Collins headline. One season recreates backlot operations, contract negotiations, and the push to modernize studio systems.

‘Alpha House’ (2013–2014)

This political comedy centers on four United States senators who share a Washington row house and navigate reelection pressures. Created by Garry Trudeau, the show draws on real legislative routines, committee hearings, and media appearances. John Goodman leads an ensemble that includes guest appearances from journalists and political figures. Two seasons follow campaign strategy, fundraising demands, and party leadership expectations.

‘Red Oaks’ (2014–2017)

This coming of age comedy follows a college student working at a suburban country club while figuring out his next steps. The show was created by Gregory Jacobs and Joe Gangemi and features Craig Roberts, Ennis Esmer, and Richard Kind. It uses New Jersey locations and period details to capture mid 1980s leisure culture. Three seasons track internships, family decisions, and early career breaks across summers and semesters.

‘Sneaky Pete’ (2015–2019)

A con artist assumes his former cellmate’s identity and embeds with a bail bonds family while dodging people he owes. The series was created by David Shore and Bryan Cranston and stars Giovanni Ribisi, Margo Martindale, and Marin Ireland. Cases of the week sit alongside a longer con that builds across each season. Filming moves between New York and other East Coast locations to support the fraud and recovery plots.

‘Goliath’ (2016–2021)

A once successful lawyer takes on high stakes civil cases against powerful companies and entrenched interests. Billy Bob Thornton leads the cast with seasons that introduce new legal opponents and distinct case files. The series shows depositions, discovery fights, and settlement tactics in detail. Four seasons use California and other settings to frame investigations and courtroom strategy.

‘Comrade Detective’ (2017)

Presented as a restored state television drama, this show recreates a 1980s Romanian cop series with modern voice performances. The production filmed in Romania with local actors and then added English dubbing by a U S cast. Episodes mirror period police plots while reflecting Cold War messaging. The single season format includes chases, informants, and apartment block searches.

‘McMafia’ (2018)

This crime drama follows a London based financier who is drawn into international organized crime after an attack on his family. It was inspired by Misha Glenny’s nonfiction book and stars James Norton and David Strathairn. Storylines cross Dubai, Moscow, and Mumbai as deals shift through shell companies and logistics networks. The season maps money movement, sanctions issues, and enforcement pressure.

‘Homecoming’ (2018–2020)

Set at a support facility for returning service members, this thriller explores memory treatment and the contracts behind it. The series began as a podcast and was adapted for television with a rotating lead each season. It uses tight episode runtimes, split aspect ratios, and corporate documents to reveal its mystery. The story examines program oversight, informed consent, and the motive for expanding the project.

‘Utopia’ (2020)

A group of forum friends meet over a rare graphic novel and become targets of a far reaching biomedical conspiracy. The show is a U S adaptation of a British series and stars John Cusack, Ashleigh LaThrop, and Sasha Lane. Episodes combine puzzle pieces from the comic with lab research and public health cover stories. The limited run closes its central pursuit within one season.

‘The Wilds’ (2020–2022)

Teenage girls from different backgrounds are stranded after a plane crash and must build a working camp while secrets surface. The narrative alternates between the island timeline and later debrief interviews. The ensemble cast was filmed largely in New Zealand to create coastline and bush settings. Two seasons add a parallel group and expand the larger experiment behind the ordeal.

‘Outer Range’ (2022– )

A Wyoming rancher discovers a strange void on his land that connects to events beyond his control. The series blends family ranch drama with science fiction elements and features Josh Brolin and Imogen Poots. It uses practical ranch work, local law enforcement, and land disputes to ground the mystery. Episodes track ownership conflicts, missing persons, and the rules of the phenomenon.

‘The Devil’s Hour’ (2022– )

A social worker repeatedly wakes at the same time each night and becomes linked to a police investigation and a serial offender. The show stars Jessica Raine and Peter Capaldi and ties personal history to ongoing cases. Investigators follow leads through council estates, safe houses, and archived files. The season structure reveals cause and effect across multiple timelines.

‘The Rig’ (2023– )

Crew members on a North Sea oil platform are cut off by a sudden fog and face unexplained events that threaten operations. The production constructed large scale sets to recreate platform decks and control rooms. It examines safety protocols, supply chain dependencies, and emergency response planning. The season brings in company leadership and government oversight as conditions worsen.

‘The Consultant’ (2023– )

After a crisis at a mobile game studio, an outside advisor takes control and resets policies with extreme measures. Christoph Waltz leads the cast with episodes set inside open plan offices, conference rooms, and code review sessions. The show explores vendor contracts, data analytics, and workplace surveillance tools. The season follows employee attempts to uncover the consultant’s background.

‘Deadloch’ (2023– )

In a Tasmanian coastal town, two very different detectives work a growing case that disrupts a winter festival. The series balances procedural steps with local council politics and tourism pressures. Fieldwork includes shoreline searches, forensics, and interviews across small businesses. The season structure tracks suspect pools, evidence chains, and jurisdictional tensions.

‘The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart’ (2023)

After a family tragedy, a young girl moves to a flower farm run by her grandmother and uncovers the past that shaped the women around her. The show stars Sigourney Weaver and Alycia Debnam Carey and adapts a novel by Holly Ringland. Australian locations provide bushland and small town settings tied to each chapter. The limited series links floral symbolism to personal history and protection networks.

‘Expats’ (2024)

Set in Hong Kong, this drama follows three American women whose lives intersect after a sudden loss. The series is created by Lulu Wang and stars Nicole Kidman, Sarayu Blue, and Ji young Yoo. It examines domestic worker systems, housing, and social circles in a global city. The limited run uses neighborhood specific filming to track movement between parties, markets, and high rises.

‘As We See It’ (2022)

This heartfelt dramedy follows three twenty something roommates on the autism spectrum as they tackle work, friendship, and dating. The series was developed by Jason Katims and is adapted from an Israeli show. It films largely in Los Angeles and keeps most scenes grounded in apartments, job sites, and family homes. The season focuses on support networks, job coaching, and how small milestones stack up.

‘Forever’ (2018)

A married couple falls into a routine that is upended by an unexpected turn and a new set of rules they must learn together. The show stars Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen and was created by Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard. It uses suburban locations and quiet visual effects to support its premise. Episodes explore identity, compromise, and second chances through small quests and side characters.

‘One Mississippi’ (2015–2017)

After a health scare and a family loss, a radio host returns to her Mississippi hometown and rebuilds life between Los Angeles and the Gulf Coast. The series draws on real public radio workflows for its segments and interviews. It was created by Tig Notaro and Diablo Cody and filmed in both states to show the split setting. Two seasons cover caregiving, local news appearances, and station politics.

‘Hand of God’ (2014–2017)

A judge experiences a crisis of faith and begins a personal crusade that collides with city hall and private security firms. Ron Perlman and Dana Delany lead the cast with a story set around San Vicente and downtown neighborhoods. The production features courthouse corridors, industrial lots, and church spaces. Across its run the show follows vigilante impulses, corporate leverage, and the cost of influence.

‘Mad Dogs’ (2016)

Four longtime friends vacation in Belize and are pulled into a chain of crimes that escalates quickly. The series is based on a British show and was shot on location to capture coastal towns and jungle backroads. It stars Ben Chaplin, Michael Imperioli, Romany Malco, and Steve Zahn. The single season tracks cross border police attention, stolen cash, and shifting loyalties.

‘The Tick’ (2016–2019)

A well meaning but mysterious superhero teams up with a cautious accountant to investigate a crime syndicate in their city. The show is based on the comic by Ben Edlund, who also developed the series. Practical suits and stylized sets give the world a bright tone that contrasts with the villains’ schemes. Two seasons bring in agencies, tech startups, and rival heroes.

‘Jean-Claude Van Johnson’ (2016–2017)

An action star plays a version of himself who returns to covert work under his old alias while reviving his career. The series uses film sets, warehouses, and European streets to stage missions that mirror production schedules. It blends stunt rehearsals with field ops and has frequent nods to past film roles. The single season wraps its central operation with a clean endpoint.

‘Paper Girls’ (2022)

Four newspaper delivery girls in 1988 are swept into a time travel conflict and land in a future they do not recognize. The show adapts the comic by Brian K Vaughan and Cliff Chiang. Filming recreates late 1980s suburbs and then moves into modern neighborhoods and rural hideouts. The season maps rival factions, overlapping timelines, and the rules of their devices.

‘Three Pines’ (2022)

A seasoned detective investigates a string of cases centered on a Quebec village and its residents. The series is adapted from novels by Louise Penny and stars Alfred Molina. It films in rural Quebec to capture snowbound streets, community hubs, and forest tracks. Episodes interweave art scenes, family histories, and provincial police procedures.

‘Bang Bang Baby’ (2022)

Set in 1980s Milan, this Italian crime drama follows a teenager who discovers her family’s ties to the ’Ndrangheta. The production recreates neon lit clubs, fashion showrooms, and industrial edges of the city. Music and period commercials are used to place each chapter in its year. The season traces recruitment, smuggling routes, and the risks of keeping secrets at school.

‘Dom’ (2021–2023)

This Brazilian series charts the rise of a Rio de Janeiro thief and the efforts of his father, a veteran cop, to stop him. It moves between hillside communities, nightclubs, and police command posts. The story spans multiple years and shows shifts in tactics on both sides. Three seasons cover surveillance work, armored truck hits, and media pressure.

‘Paatal Lok’ (2020– )

A Delhi police officer catches a high profile case that draws him into national level politics and media attention. The series uses newsroom sets, station houses, and rural locations to break down each lead. It blends multiple languages and regional details to reflect how information moves. The show examines custody protocols, sting operations, and the incentives that shape investigations.

‘Breathe’ (2018–2020)

This Indian thriller follows men pushed to extreme decisions as they try to protect their families and outwit investigators. The first season focuses on organ transplant lists and false identities, while the second introduces a new case. Police work features undercover buys, call data records, and long surveillance shifts. The show returns to Mumbai streets, clinics, and warehouses to stage key turns.

‘Flack’ (2019–2020)

A crisis publicist in London manages celebrity scandals while trying to stabilize her own life. The series shows how press releases, tabloid negotiations, and late night fixes come together under tight deadlines. Anna Paquin stars with an ensemble of colleagues and clients who rotate through each episode. Two seasons depict agency politics, media strategy, and brand damage control.

‘The Horror of Dolores Roach’ (2023)

After a long prison term, a woman tries to restart her life in a gentrifying New York neighborhood and gets drawn into desperate choices. The show is based on a podcast and uses a basement apartment and empanada shop as central locations. It tracks parole meetings, missing person notices, and the economics of staying afloat. The season builds a contained world around one block and the people who pass through it.

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