Best Shows to Binge on Amazon Prime in September 2025

September on Prime Video brings a mix of brand-new originals, timely international arrivals, and a few modern classics landing all month long. The slate covers music-driven drama, psychological thrills, culinary comfort, superhero mayhem, and sun-soaked Italian intrigue, so there is something to settle into no matter your mood.

This list pulls from what is arriving across the month and focuses first on new Prime Video originals, then on notable returns and high-profile library series. Release days below match the September schedule, so you can plan exactly what to start and when.

‘The Runarounds’ (2025– )

Created by Jonas Pate, this Prime Video original follows a real band of recent graduates chasing a record deal in Wilmington, North Carolina, with original songs performed by the musicians who star on screen. The ensemble includes William Lipton, Axel Ellis, Jeremy Yun, Zendé Murdock, and Jesse Golliher, with Lilah Pate appearing as Sophia Kinney and the series debuting on September 1.

Additional cast members include Brooklyn Decker, Hayes MacArthur, and Mark Wystrach, and the show leans into an authentic band-on-the-rise setup that was developed after a wide talent search run by the creators of ‘Outer Banks’. The production is set and filmed around Wilmington, bringing coastal venues and local scenes into the story.

‘Friday Night Lights’ (2006–2011)

Developed by Peter Berg and inspired by H. G. Bissinger’s nonfiction book and the later feature film, this series centers on Coach Eric Taylor, his family, and the Dillon Panthers in a small Texas town. The cast is led by Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton with the full run landing on Prime Video on September 1.

The broader ensemble features Taylor Kitsch, Jesse Plemons, Aimee Teegarden, Michael B. Jordan, Minka Kelly, and more, and production took place in and around Austin and Pflugerville to ground the football story in real locations. Universal Television and Imagine Television produced the series with Jason Katims as showrunner.

‘Dish It Out’ (2025– )

Tilly Ramsay fronts this cooking and kitchen-skills series that opens its first batch of episodes on September 5. Prime Video is releasing eight episodes at launch, followed by new episodes weekly through the end of the month as part of a 32-episode first season.

Ramsay brings approachable recipes and technique-driven segments to the screen as she hosts and cooks, introducing viewers to dishes and tips designed for everyday kitchens. The show’s season rollout gives you a steady stream of new episodes each Friday after the premiere.

‘Confidence Queen’ (2025)

This South Korean series stars Park Min-young, Park Hee-soon, and Joo Jong-hyuk as a trio of elite con artists who target greed across the finance and real-estate worlds. It is a remake of the Japanese hit ‘Confidence Man JP’ and begins streaming globally on Prime Video on September 6.

Directed by Nam Ki-hoon and written by Hong Seung-hyun, the show partners with local broadcasters while expanding worldwide through Prime Video. The production blends crime capers with light comedy as the team designs elaborate schemes and tests every mark they encounter.

‘The Girlfriend’ (2025)

Robin Wright directs and stars in this Prime Video psychological thriller adapted from Michelle Frances’ novel, with Olivia Cooke, Laurie Davidson, and Waleed Zuaiter in key roles. The story follows a mother who grows suspicious of her son’s new partner, with the six-episode series launching on September 10.

Produced by Imaginarium Productions with Amazon MGM Studios, the series was filmed in London with additional locations in Spain. The creative team includes Gabbie Asher and Naomi Sheldon, and composer Ruth Barrett provides the score.

‘Every Minute Counts’ (2024– )

This scripted drama dramatizes the 1985 Mexico City earthquake through interwoven stories that track first responders, journalists, and families as they fight to save lives. Prime Video lists the next installment arriving on September 12, with the series created by filmmaker Jorge Michel Grau.

The show focuses on the crucial early hours after the quake as characters improvise rescue efforts and confront impossible choices. It streams on Prime Video and presents a character-driven look at a national tragedy that reshaped a city.

‘Top End Bub’ (2025– )

Set in Australia’s Northern Territory and continuing the story from the hit film ‘Top End Wedding’, this eight-episode series stars Miranda Tapsell and Gwilym Lee as Lauren and Ned. The couple relocates to the Top End and unexpectedly becomes guardians to an eight-year-old, with the series premiering on September 12.

Created by Miranda Tapsell and Joshua Tyler with directing from collaborators including Shari Sebbens and Christiaan Van Vuuren, the production comes from Prime Video with support from Screen Australia. The show balances family, culture, and country as Lauren and Ned rebuild their life.

‘Gen V’ (2023– )

Set at the superpowered Godolkin University, this spinoff of ‘The Boys’ follows students like Marie Moreau, Emma Meyer, Jordan Li, Cate Dunlap, and Sam as they uncover what Vought is really teaching future heroes. Season two premieres on September 17 with a multi-episode debut and weekly releases after that.

The series was developed by Craig Rosenberg, Evan Goldberg, and Eric Kripke, with Michele Fazekas as showrunner. Cast members include Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, and Shelley Conn, with new additions and cross-universe appearances slated this season.

‘Hotel Costiera’ (2025)

Jesse Williams stars as Daniel De Luca, a fixer at a luxury hotel on the Amalfi Coast who is drawn into a search for the owner’s missing daughter. Created by Elena Bucaccio, Matthew Parkhill, and Francesco Arlanch, the series begins on September 24.

Directors Adam Bernstein and Giacomo Martelli guide the action across Positano and the surrounding coast with production by Amazon MGM Studios and Lux Vide. The supporting cast includes Maria Chiara Giannetta and Jordan Alexandra among others.

‘The Good Place’ (2016–2020)

From creator Michael Schur, this afterlife comedy follows Eleanor Shellstrop as she lands in a place she was never meant to be and seeks guidance from ethics professor Chidi while Janet and architect Michael complicate every lesson. All four seasons arrive on Prime Video on September 26.

The main cast features Kristen Bell, Ted Danson, William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil, Manny Jacinto, and D’Arcy Carden, with recurring characters and guest appearances shaping the philosophy-and-friendship arc across the series. Episodes blend character comedy with thought experiments and classroom style ethics.

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