Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Amazon Prime, Including ‘Gen V’

If your plan this weekend is equal parts couch and click, Prime Video’s got a stack of fresh series alongside a few notable arrivals worth catching up on. Pulled from the latest weekly rundowns, this mix leads with the newest premieres and continues with Prime Video originals, then a classic that just landed in full.

Each entry below includes what the show’s about and who’s behind it—creators, key cast, and production details—so you can decide fast and press play even faster.

‘The Runarounds’ (2025)

Set in Wilmington, North Carolina, the series follows five recent high-school graduates who form a rock band and chase their first big break, with storylines built around original songs performed by the cast’s real-life group. The season drops all at once, tracking rehearsals, small gigs, and the growing pains of balancing ambition, friendship, and family.

Created by Jonas Pate with a teleplay by David Wilcox, the show stars William Lipton, Axel Ellis, Jeremy Yun, Zendé Murdock, and Jesse Golliher, with Brooklyn Decker, Lilah Pate, Mark Wystrach, and Hayes MacArthur in supporting roles. Produced by Skydance Television with Amazon MGM Studios, filming took place in and around Wilmington.

‘Dish It Out’ (2025)

This unscripted cooking series pairs viral food trends with family recipes and viewer-submitted challenges across a brisk, snackable episode format. Installments open ingredient boxes, improvise meals, and bring in surprise guests from entertainment and food media.

Hosted by Tilly Ramsay, the first season rolls out across multiple Fridays for a 32-episode run, featuring appearances from Gordon Ramsay and Tana Ramsay among others. Produced by Tastemade Studios under a deal with Amazon MGM Studios, the format emphasizes quick-turn kitchen demos and guest-driven segments.

‘Confidence Queen’ (2025)

The comedic caper drama centers on Yi-rang, a master con artist who leads a tight trio of swindlers in elaborate long-cons that target corrupt elites. Episodes mix heists with identity plays, revealing the crew’s shifting alliances and meticulous setups.

Directed by Nam Ki-hoon and written by Hong Seung-hyun with Kim Da-hye, the 12-episode series stars Park Min-young, Park Hee-soon, and Joo Jong-hyuk. It’s a Korean remake of ‘The Confidence Man JP,’ airing domestically on TV Chosun and streaming globally on Prime Video with new episodes on weekends.

‘The Girlfriend’ (2025)

Adapted from Michelle Frances’ novel, this six-part psychological thriller follows a mother whose doubts about her adult son’s new partner escalate into a tense contest of wills. The narrative alternates perspectives, building a domestic chess match where affection and manipulation collide.

Directed by and starring Robin Wright as Laura, with Olivia Cooke as Cherry, the series is produced by Imaginarium Productions and Amazon MGM Studios. Executive producers include Wright, Gabbie Asher, Jonathan Cavendish, and Will Tennant, with filming in London and Spain and an ensemble featuring Laurie Davidson, Waleed Zuaiter, and Anna Chancellor.

‘Top End Bub’ (2025–)

A follow-on to the film ‘Top End Wedding,’ this romantic-comedy series sees Lauren and Ned relocate from Adelaide to Australia’s Northern Territory to raise their eight-year-old niece. The season explores family, community, and culture through workplace pivots and small-town upheavals.

Created, written, and executive produced by Joshua Tyler and Miranda Tapsell, it stars Miranda Tapsell and Gwilym Lee, with returning performers Ursula Yovich and Huw Higginson and new cast including Rob Collins and Brooke Satchwell. Produced by Goalpost Pictures, episodes were filmed in the Northern Territory and Adelaide.

‘Every Minute Counts’ (2024–)

Told in a time-stamped structure, the drama reconstructs the 1985 Mexico City earthquake through parallel storylines—a doctor and hospital staff, a journalist on the move, and a family searching to reunite. The series tracks rescue efforts, infrastructure collapse, and the city’s response 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. Produced by Amazon Studios, the latest season continues the show’s multi-threaded format across Spanish-language episodes.

‘Gen V’ (2023–)

Set at Godolkin University, a Vought-run college for training young supes, the series follows blood-manipulator Marie Moreau and classmates as they uncover a secret program tied to the school. The season charts campus rivalries, corporate PR spins, and the shadow of a larger superhero-industrial complex.

Developed by Craig Rosenberg, Evan Goldberg, and Eric Kripke from Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s comics, the show is produced by Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television. The ensemble features Jaz Sinclair, Chance Perdomo, London Thor, Derek Luh, Lizze Broadway, and Maddie Phillips, with recurring appearances that connect to the broader universe.

‘Helluva Boss’ (2020– )

This adult animated dark comedy follows the Immediate Murder Professionals, a Hell-based assassination startup headed by Blitzo, with field team Moxxie and Millie and receptionist Loona. Episodes juggle wild contract gigs, workplace chaos, and the messy entanglements with demon nobility.

Created by Vivienne “VivziePop” Medrano and produced by SpindleHorse, the voice cast includes Brandon Rogers, Richard Steven Horvitz, Erica Lindbeck, Bryce Pinkham, and Alex Brightman. The Prime Video run features a pilot remake and the first two seasons collected with uncensored episodes.

‘The Boys’ (2019– )

In a world where superheroes are corporatized and marketed, a group of vigilantes works to expose abuses and the machinery that protects elite supes. Story arcs move through media manipulation, covert operations, and the clash between enhanced idols and ordinary people.

Developed for television by Eric Kripke from comics by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, the series stars Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, and Dominique McElligott, with production by Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television. Executive producers include Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, and the show ties directly to characters and organizations referenced in its campus-set companion series.

‘Friday Night Lights’ (2006–2011)

Set in small-town Texas, the drama follows Coach Eric Taylor, his family, and the Dillon Panthers through seasons of triumphs, injuries, and town politics. Storylines explore players’ home lives and the pressures on a community where football is central.

Developed by Peter Berg and inspired by H. G. Bissinger’s book, the series stars Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Aimee Teegarden, Zach Gilford, Taylor Kitsch, Minka Kelly, Jesse Plemons, Michael B. Jordan, and Jurnee Smollett. Produced by Universal Television, Imagine Television, and Film 44, it filmed in the Austin area and arrives on Prime Video in full.

Got other Prime picks we should add to next week’s list? Drop your favorites in the comments!