Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Amazon Prime, Including ‘A Star Brighter Than the Sun’

It’s a packed weekend on Prime, with a mix of brand-new premieres, fan-favorite sci-fi and fantasy, smart conspiracy thrillers, and a few classics landing in full. To make choosing easy, here are ten titles with quick, fact-focused rundowns—what each show is about and who’s behind it—so you can jump straight to what fits your mood.

We prioritized the freshest arrivals first, then Prime originals and exclusives, followed by notable classics and historically important series. Each entry includes core plot points plus key cast and creative credits, keeping it practical for your queue-building.

‘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 into first love. The TV adaptation is produced by Studio KAI and directed by Aya Kobayashi, with series composition by Yasuhiro Nakanishi; character designs are by Jinfeng Zeng, and the score is by Natsumi Tabuchi and Miki Sakurai. The Japanese voice cast features Minori Fujidera as Sae and Yūki Ono as Kōki.

The series premieres with opening theme “Stellar Days” by Motohiro Hata and ending theme “Saishin-wa” by Wanuka. The manga began serialization in ‘Bessatsu Margaret’ and has multiple collected volumes; the show’s rollout brings the teen romance and school-life setting to streaming with Studio KAI’s production and broadcast in Japan on TBS/JNN alongside global platform availability.

‘House of David’ (2025–)

This biblical historical drama follows David after his victory over Goliath as he navigates palace politics, family rivalries, and the path toward kingship. Created by Jon Erwin, the cast includes Michael Iskander as David, Ali Suliman as King Saul, Ayelet Zurer as Queen Ahinoam, Stephen Lang as Samuel, Indy Lewis as Mychal, Ethan Kai as Jonathan, and Martyn Ford as Goliath.

Episodes are directed by 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. The score is composed by Kevin, Sean, and Deana Kiner, whose credits include ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ and ‘Narcos: Mexico’; the production focuses on the transition from Saul’s reign to David’s rise.

‘The Capture’ (2019– )

A techno-thriller centered on manipulated video evidence and modern surveillance, the show begins with the case of ex-soldier Shaun Emery and detective Rachel Carey confronting seemingly damning CCTV footage. Created and written by Ben Chanan, the cast features Holliday Grainger, Callum Turner, Ben Miles, Laura Haddock, Lia Williams, Barry Ward, Ralph Ineson, and Ron Perlman.

Produced by Heyday Television and Universal International Studios, the series expands from a single case into broader storylines involving elections, deepfakes, and AI-driven facial recognition. Episodes typically run under an hour, and subsequent seasons keep DI Carey at the core as the investigations widen across government and tech circles.

‘The Magicians’ (2015–2020)

Adapted from Lev Grossman’s novel trilogy, the series follows Quentin Coldwater’s enrollment at Brakebills University, where real magic proves dangerous and unpredictable. Jason Ralph leads the ensemble as Quentin, with Stella Maeve, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Hale Appleman, Arjun Gupta, and Summer Bishil among the primary cast.

Created for television by Sera Gamble and John McNamara, the show was produced by Universal Content Productions and filmed largely in Vancouver. Storylines track Quentin’s cohort through spellcraft, alternate timelines, and the parallel realm of Fillory, while Julia’s arc explores “hedge witch” communities outside Brakebills’ walls.

‘Curious George’ (2006–2022)

The long-running animated series based on H. A. and Margret Rey’s picture books follows the inquisitive monkey George and the Man with the Yellow Hat across two short adventures per episode. Frank Welker provides George’s vocal effects, with Jeff Bennett voicing the Man with the Yellow Hat; William H. Macy narrated Season 1 and Rino Romano narrated later seasons.

Executive producers include Ron Howard and Brian Grazer through Imagine Entertainment alongside WGBH Boston and Universal Animation Studios. Recurring characters include Professor Wiseman, Chef Pisghetti, and the building Doorman’s dog, Hundley, with episodes blending simple narratives and STEM-themed problem solving.

‘The Pink Panther Show’ (1969)

This classic television package brought DePatie–Freleng’s theatrical ‘The Pink Panther’ shorts—and companion series like ‘The Inspector’ and ‘The Ant and the Aardvark’—to TV in a half-hour block. The program launched with new bumper sequences and featured announcer Marvin Miller, with voice talent across segments including John Byner, Pat Harrington Jr., and Paul Frees.

Over the 1970s, the franchise cycled through multiple titles and formats as new material was produced for television. Early episodes typically sandwiched an ‘Inspector’ short between two ‘Pink Panther’ entries, while later years added additional characters; syndicated versions circulated widely in the 1980s.

‘Gen V’ (2023–)

Set in the world of ‘The Boys’, this series follows a class of young supes at Godolkin University, a Vought-run college where students train to become the next generation of corporate-branded heroes. The story centers on Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair) alongside Andre Anderson (Chance Perdomo), Jordan Li (London Thor and Derek Luh), Emma “Little Cricket” Meyer (Lizze Broadway), and Cate Dunlap (Maddie Phillips), with early events involving Luke “Golden Boy” Riordan (Patrick Schwarzenegger).

Developed by Craig Rosenberg, Evan Goldberg, and Eric Kripke and based on the comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, the series’ first season is overseen by showrunner Michele Fazekas. Produced by Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television in association with Kripke Enterprises, Point Grey Pictures, and Original Film, the show connects directly to organizations and characters established in ‘The Boys’.

‘The Girlfriend’ (2025)

A six-episode psychological thriller adapted from Michelle Frances’ novel, the series centers on Laura, a mother whose suspicions about her adult son’s new partner escalate into a battle of wills. Robin Wright directs and stars as Laura, with Olivia Cooke as Cherry; the story is structured around dueling perspectives between the two women.

Produced by Imaginarium Productions and Amazon MGM Studios, executive producers include Robin Wright, Gabbie Asher, Jonathan Cavendish, Will Tennant, Phil Robertson, John Zois, Dave Clarke, and Michelle Frances. The ensemble features Laurie Davidson, Waleed Zuaiter, Anna Chancellor, Francesca Corney, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Karen Henthorn, Leo Suter, and Tanya Moodie, with principal photography in London and Spain.

‘Every Minute Counts’ (2024– )

This Spanish-language drama reconstructs the 8.1-magnitude Mexico City earthquake of September 19, 1985, following parallel storylines: medical staff at the General Hospital, a journalist moving through the city, and a family’s efforts to reunite as rescue operations unfold. The series uses a time-stamped episode structure to track events minute by minute.

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 rollouts have continued the multi-thread approach, focusing on emergency response, media coverage, and personal resilience amid the disaster.

‘Helluva Boss’ (2020– )

An adult animated series from creator Vivienne “VivziePop” Medrano, the show follows I.M.P. (Immediate Murder Professionals), a Hell-based assassination startup run by Blitzo, with field operatives Moxxie and Millie and receptionist Loona; its mythology connects to the Goetian demon Stolas. Voice actors include Brandon Rogers, Richard Steven Horvitz, Vivian Nixon, Erica Lindbeck, Bryce Pinkham, and Alex Brightman.

Written and directed by Medrano and produced by SpindleHorse, the series’ Prime run includes a remake of the original pilot alongside full seasons. The platform release brings the uncensored episodes together, collecting arcs that tie workplace chaos to underworld politics and demon-royalty entanglements.

Share your weekend picks—and any hidden gems we missed—in the comments!