Best Series on Amazon Prime to Stream This Halloween

If you’re queuing up a spooky season watchlist, Prime Video has a deep bench of tense thrillers, chillers, and uncanny anthologies ready to binge. Below are season-by-season commitments that range from supernatural mysteries to pitch-black satire, with quick details on what each show covers, who’s in it, and how long it’ll take to finish. You’ll also spot the original networks tucked in naturally, so you know the lineage behind each series while you plan your marathon.

‘The Boys’ (2019– )

This dark superhero saga follows a vigilante crew taking on corrupt, celebrity-backed “supes” whose powers hide a corporate machine. Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, and Antony Starr lead a large ensemble that grows more unhinged as the story scales up. It currently spans multiple seasons with hour-long episodes and spin-off crossovers appearing around the edges. Originating as a Prime Video original, it blends antihero intrigue with explosive conspiracies.

‘The Devil’s Hour’ (2022– )

A social worker is jolted awake every night at exactly 3:33 a.m. and soon finds herself tied to a series of chilling crimes. Jessica Raine and Peter Capaldi anchor the mystery with performances that keep the puzzle taut across a concise run. The series weaves investigative drama with eerie psychological turns and careful flashbacks. Produced for Prime Video in the UK, it keeps the casework tightly plotted over limited episodes.

‘Them’ (2021– )

This anthology explores terror through different eras of American life, starting with a family moving into an all-white Los Angeles neighborhood and later shifting to a new, standalone story. Deborah Ayorinde and Ashley Thomas headline the first chapter while a new cast takes over in the next. Each season pairs social menace with supernatural elements and meticulous period design. Developed as a Prime Video original, it’s structured as self-contained arcs.

‘Lore’ (2017–2018)

Based on the popular podcast, this anthology dramatizes real-world myths and historical oddities like haunted dolls, medical quackery, and urban legends. Episodes mix reenactments, archival material, and narration for a docudrama feel. The cast rotates each week with familiar character actors dropping in to embody infamous tales. Produced as a Prime Video original, it offers two seasons of standalone stories.

‘Truth Seekers’ (2020)

Two broadband installers moonlight as paranormal investigators and stumble into a conspiracy that links their amateur ghost hunts. Nick Frost and Simon Pegg reunite with a supporting cast that includes Samson Kayo and Malcolm McDowell. The show sticks to half-hour episodes, making it an easy weekend binge. Created for Prime Video, it balances gadget-heavy sleuthing with escalating supernatural stakes.

‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ (2021)

A graduation-night accident binds a group of friends to a deadly secret that resurfaces when anonymous messages begin to arrive. Madison Iseman leads a young ensemble as the mystery spirals through suspects and slasher-style twists. The story unfolds over a single season with hour-long episodes and mid-season reveals. Produced as a Prime Video series, it reimagines the familiar premise for serialized storytelling.

‘Hannibal’ (2013–2015)

This psychological thriller tracks the uneasy partnership between FBI profiler Will Graham and forensic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter as gruesome cases pile up. Mads Mikkelsen and Hugh Dancy drive a cat-and-mouse dynamic that grows more intimate and dangerous. The series runs for three seasons with visually stylized investigations and long-arc payoffs. Originally on NBC, it’s a prestige crime story with a gourmet twist.

‘The Terror’ (2018–2019)

An anthology of historical horror begins with a doomed Arctic expedition before pivoting to a stateside tale of wartime fear. Jared Harris, Tobias Menzies, and later Derek Mio headline separate, self-contained seasons. Expect meticulous production design, survival stakes, and folklore layered onto real events. Originating on AMC, each chapter wraps its narrative within a limited set of episodes.

‘Preacher’ (2016–2019)

A small-town minister with a crisis of faith gains an otherworldly power and hits the road with an assassin ex and an immortal Irish vampire. Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga, and Joseph Gilgun anchor the apocalyptic, cross-country quest. The series spans multiple seasons with set-piece confrontations and comic-book mythmaking. Launched on AMC, it adapts the cult graphic novels into a serialized odyssey.

‘Channel Zero’ (2016–2018)

Each season adapts a different internet “creepypasta,” turning short-form nightmares into slow-burn horror. Paul Schneider, Amy Forsyth, and Rutger Hauer are among the rotating leads across four distinct stories. The show favors atmospheric dread, original monsters, and contained arcs you can finish quickly. Originally a Syfy anthology, it’s built for self-contained seasonal binges.

‘Bates Motel’ (2013–2017)

A modern prequel to the infamous motel explores the strained bond between Norma and Norman Bates as their lives unravel. Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore headline a cast that carries the story from small-town drama into chilling territory. The series runs five seasons with a mix of case-of-the-week troubles and long-term character turns. It premiered on A&E and builds out the world behind a classic story.

‘From’ (2022– )

Travelers find themselves trapped in a nightmarish town where nightfall brings deadly visitors and escape routes twist back on themselves. Harold Perrineau leads the ensemble of residents balancing survival with community rules. The mythology expands steadily with clues, talismans, and rival factions across tightly paced seasons. Originating on MGM+, it keeps the mystery box well organized for binging.

‘American Gods’ (2017–2021)

An ex-con falls in with the enigmatic Mr. Wednesday and enters a brewing conflict between old deities and new. Ricky Whittle and Ian McShane headline a road-trip fantasy that mixes con games with mythic showdowns. The series spans multiple seasons with episode-length detours that spotlight folklore and immigrant tales. Produced for Starz and distributed widely on Prime Video internationally, it’s a stylish adaptation of the novel.

‘Good Omens’ (2019–2023)

An angel and a demon team up to avert the apocalypse and later navigate the fallout of their unlikely partnership. Michael Sheen and David Tennant lead a cast that includes recurring appearances from heavenly and hellish bureaucrats. Two seasons cover a full doomsday arc and a follow-up mystery with character-driven detours. As a Prime Video original, it blends supernatural stakes with witty world-building.

‘The Fall’ (2013–2016)

A detective superintendent pursues a meticulous serial offender through a prolonged, procedural hunt in Belfast. Gillian Anderson and Jamie Dornan carry parallel storylines that reveal investigator and target in equal measure. Three seasons track shifting tactics, forensic detail, and the strain on both leads. Originally aired on BBC Two and RTÉ, it’s a grounded thriller with steady investigative momentum.

‘Ash vs Evil Dead’ (2015–2018)

After decades off the battlefield, Ash is pulled back into a fight with Deadites as an ancient evil resurfaces and spreads. Bruce Campbell leads a returning ensemble with Lucy Lawless and Ray Santiago backing the blood-splattered road trip. Episodes run about a half hour, making the myth-arc and monster-of-the-week blend easy to marathon. Originally from Starz, it stitches together practical effects mayhem with serialized stakes.

‘Penny Dreadful’ (2014–2016)

A band of hunters and mystics navigate Victorian London while crossing paths with figures from classic literature. Eva Green, Josh Hartnett, and Timothy Dalton anchor a story that threads occult rituals with personal secrets. The series unfolds over three seasons with hour-long chapters and lavish production design. First aired on Showtime, it builds its mythology through interconnected casework and character histories.

‘The X-Files’ (1993–2018)

Two FBI agents investigate unexplained phenomena that range from government conspiracies to small-town monsters. David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson carry the mix of serialized mythology and standalone cases. The run spans multiple seasons with a library of hour-long episodes and a few event specials. Originally a Fox series, it balances long-arc revelations with compact investigations you can dip into anywhere.

‘Grimm’ (2011–2017)

A Portland detective discovers he is part of a lineage tasked with keeping the balance between humans and creatures drawn from folklore. David Giuntoli leads an ensemble that grows with recurring allies and adversaries. The show runs for six seasons with case files that tie into an expanding family history. It debuted on NBC and organizes its creature lore through procedural rhythms.

‘Utopia’ (2013–2014)

A group of strangers inherits a mysterious manuscript that appears to predict disasters, pulling them into a high-stakes conspiracy. The ensemble shifts across two tightly plotted seasons with sharply drawn antagonists. Episodes track hidden networks, viral threats, and coded clues that connect each character. Premiering on Channel 4 in the UK, it keeps its investigation focused across a compact episode count.

‘Inside No. 9’ (2014–2024)

Each episode tells a standalone story with a new cast and location that always ties back to the number nine. Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith appear frequently, shifting genres while planting twists and callbacks. Installments run roughly half an hour, making it easy to sample different tones within the same season. Originating on BBC Two, it structures its anthology with precise setups and payoffs.

‘The Purge’ (2018–2019)

Set in the world where all crime is legal for one night, this series tracks intersecting characters before, during, and after the annual event. The show follows heists, vendettas, and law enforcement responses through two seasons. Episodes alternate between survival action and the aftermath that reshapes loyalties. It first aired on USA Network and arranges its timelines to reveal how each storyline collides.

‘The Exorcist’ (2016–2018)

Two priests investigate a family afflicted by a powerful demonic presence and later take on new cases connected by a broader threat. Alfonso Herrera and Ben Daniels lead the rotating casts across separate arcs. The show delivers hour-long episodes that combine procedural exorcisms with serialized character threads. Originally on Fox, it frames each season as a contained mission with recurring lore.

‘Constantine’ (2014–2015)

An occult detective uses rituals, relics, and razor-edged wit to confront demons and avert a rising darkness. Matt Ryan headlines the ensemble, later reprising the role in other projects. The series runs a single season of hour-long episodes with case files linked by a growing prophecy. It debuted on NBC and organizes its investigations around a monster-of-the-week structure.

‘The Strain’ (2014–2017)

A viral outbreak in New York reveals an ancient strain of vampirism with its own hierarchy and history. Corey Stoll, David Bradley, and Mía Maestro lead a resistance that fights through quarantines and power shifts. Four seasons chart the spread from patient zero to city-wide conflict with evolving rules and factions. The series premiered on FX and keeps its timeline moving through escalating, serialized battles.

‘Creepshow’ (2019– )

This anthology revives comic-book horror with two short stories per episode, each with its own cast, creature, or twist. The run includes multiple seasons and specials that stand alone for easy sampling. Episodes range from folklore to sci-fi chills while nodding to practical effects traditions. Produced for Shudder and carried widely through AMC networks, it’s arranged as bite-sized tales you can shuffle.

‘The Walking Dead’ (2010–2022)

A sheriff’s deputy wakes from a coma into a world overrun by walkers and joins a community that must adapt to survive. Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus headline a large ensemble that shifts locations as threats evolve. The series spans many seasons, with hour-long episodes that introduce new settlements and rival groups. Originating on AMC, it structures each arc around survival dilemmas and leadership clashes.

‘Fear the Walking Dead’ (2015–2023)

Beginning at the outbreak’s earliest days, this companion series follows families and drifters as they navigate changing rules and territories. The cast rotates across seasons, with long arcs dedicated to rebuilds and migrations. Episodes spotlight supply runs, radio networks, and the rise of ideological factions. Also from AMC, it lines up season-specific settings that refresh the survival playbook.

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ (1997–2003)

A chosen slayer balances high school and college life with nightly battles against vampires, demons, and apocalypses. Sarah Michelle Gellar leads an ensemble that grows into a tight-knit team as threats scale. Seven seasons mix standalone hunts with season-long “big bad” arcs and mythology episodes. The series began on The WB before moving to UPN, forming the backbone of what later became The CW lineage.

‘Supernatural’ (2005–2020)

Two brothers travel the country hunting ghosts, demons, and urban legends while uncovering a family legacy tied to larger cosmic forces. Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles lead a run that spans numerous seasons with case-of-the-week hunts and multi-season arcs. The episode catalog includes lore episodes, bottle hunts, and mythology chapters that map out a detailed universe. It originated on The CW and organizes its seasons around escalating threats anchored by the brothers’ road diary.

‘Carnival Row’ (2019–2023)

A detective and a refugee fae navigate murders and political unrest in a neo-Victorian city where humans and mythic creatures coexist. Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne lead an ensemble across two seasons of conspiracy, border tensions, and forbidden alliances. Episodes run close to an hour with expansive world building and casework that threads through each arc. Produced as a Prime Video original, it blends police intrigue with dark fantasy lore.

‘The Horror of Dolores Roach’ (2023– )

After returning to a gentrified neighborhood, Dolores tries to rebuild her life only to land in a survival scheme with grisly fallout. Justina Machado headlines the series with a small business front and a secret operation in the back. The season unfolds in half-hour chapters that escalate from close calls to cover-ups. Developed as a Prime Video original, it adapts the popular audio story into a tight, street-level thriller.

‘The Rig’ (2023– )

A North Sea oil crew is stranded when a strange fog cuts off communication and triggers unexplained phenomena on the platform. Iain Glen, Martin Compston, and Emily Hampshire anchor a contained thriller that leans on chain-of-command tension. The first season plays out over hour-long episodes with a closed-circle mystery. Produced for Prime Video, it frames environmental puzzles inside a pressure-cooker workplace.

‘Tell Me Your Secrets’ (2021)

A woman with a troubled past enters witness protection while a grieving mother and a dangerous predator circle the same secrets. Lily Rabe, Amy Brenneman, and Hamish Linklater lead the intersecting investigations. Ten hour-long episodes peel back conflicting testimonies and hidden identities. Created with Amazon Studios for Prime Video, it structures the mystery around shifting points of view.

‘Absentia’ (2017–2020)

An FBI agent presumed dead returns with missing years and a web of evidence that implicates her in new crimes. Stana Katic fronts three seasons that move between Boston casework and overseas conspiracies. Episodes run about an hour with kidnappings, double lives, and forensic reversals. Originally produced for AXN and released widely on Prime Video, it sustains a fugitive-versus-task-force rhythm.

‘Outer Range’ (2022– )

A rancher discovers an impossible void on his land that ties family disputes to stranger forces arriving without warning. Josh Brolin and Imogen Poots lead a cast balancing frontier conflicts and puzzle-box reveals. Seasons play out in hour-long chapters with clues seeded in timelines and artifacts. Produced as a Prime Video original, it mixes western stakes with uncanny phenomena.

‘Homecoming’ (2018–2020)

A caseworker at a facility helping soldiers transition to civilian life unravels the true purpose behind the program. Julia Roberts and later Janelle Monáe headline separate seasons with overlapping investigations. Episodes are a tight half hour, using audio logs, paperwork, and surveillance framing to move the plot. Developed with Amazon Studios for Prime Video, it adapts the hit podcast into a corporate mystery.

‘Panic’ (2021)

High school graduates in a small Texas town compete in a secret contest with escalating dares and cash on the line. Olivia Welch and Mike Faist lead the ensemble as alliances form and rules bend. Ten episodes track investigations, past tragedies, and the power players behind the game. Produced as a Prime Video original, it packages YA thriller energy into a single-season arc.

‘The Wilds’ (2020–2022)

Teen girls survive a plane crash and form a community while unaware of the larger experiment surrounding them. Sophia Ali, Shannon Berry, and Sarah Pidgeon head a rotating focus that jumps between island days and interrogation rooms. Two seasons alternate survival episodes with backstories that reveal why each participant matters to the study. Produced for Prime Video, it structures the mystery through case files and debrief footage.

‘Ripper Street’ (2012–2016)

Detectives in Whitechapel work violent crimes in the aftermath of the Jack the Ripper killings while technology and forensics evolve. Matthew Macfadyen, Jerome Flynn, and Adam Rothenberg anchor five seasons of serialized cases. The show averages hour-long chapters and later seasons expand with Amazon co-production. Initially on BBC One before a partnership with Amazon Studios, it blends period policing with ongoing arcs.

‘Fortitude’ (2015–2018)

A remote Arctic town faces a chain of deaths that link science expeditions, wildlife, and a buried threat. Richard Dormer and Sofie Gråbøl lead investigations that shift between local politics and research labs. Three seasons move through hour-long episodes with cold-case ties and biological mysteries. Originating on Sky Atlantic and widely available on Prime Video, it keeps the tension inside a sealed community.

‘Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams’ (2017–2018)

Each standalone episode adapts a different Philip K. Dick short story into a near-future parable about identity, surveillance, and reality. The rotating casts include Bryan Cranston and Janelle Monáe among many guest leads. Ten hour-long chapters allow varied directors and timelines while keeping tight premises. Co-produced with Channel 4 and released on Prime Video, it offers an anthology you can sample in any order.

‘The Widow’ (2019)

A woman believes her husband died in a plane crash and then spots someone who looks like him in news footage from the Congo. Kate Beckinsale leads an investigation that crosses aid groups, militias, and smuggling routes. Eight episodes map out parallel searches that converge on the same network. Co-produced by ITV and Amazon Studios for Prime Video, it delivers a closed-ended international thriller.

‘Utopia’ (2020)

A group of fans discovers a sequel manuscript that hints at engineered outbreaks and a decades-long plan hidden in pop culture. John Cusack and Rainn Wilson join the ensemble as the conspiracy surfaces in labs and safe houses. Eight hour-long episodes track kidnappings, ciphers, and shifting loyalties. Produced as a Prime Video original, it reimagines the British concept for a US setting.

‘Mr. Robot’ (2015–2019)

A cybersecurity engineer is recruited by a hacktivist group to target a powerful conglomerate while coping with dissociative episodes. Rami Malek and Christian Slater lead four seasons that split time between operations and therapy rooms. Episodes run close to an hour with bottle experiments and arc-spanning hacks. Originally on USA Network and widely licensed to Prime Video, it layers social engineering and corporate sabotage into a tight thriller.

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