Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Amazon Prime, Including ‘House of David’

If your watchlist needs a quick refresh, this week’s Prime Video drop brings a tidy mix of brand-new originals, buzzy imports, and a few fan-favorite catalog titles—perfect for an easy weekend queue. Below are ten picks drawn from Prime’s latest weekly roundups, with what each title’s about, who’s involved behind and in front of the camera, and when it lands, so you can jump straight to what fits your mood.

‘House of David’ (2025– )

The biblical historical drama continues the story of David after his victory over Goliath, charting palace politics, rivalries, and a path toward kingship. Created by Jon Erwin, the series features Michael Iskander as David, with Ali Suliman, Ayelet Zurer, Stephen Lang, Indy Lewis, Ethan Kai, and Martyn Ford among the cast. Episodes credit directors including Jon Erwin, Jon Gunn, Alexandra La Roche, and Michael Nankin, with writing from Erwin, Gunn, N. D. Wilson, Bekah Hubbell, Laura Kenar, and Jonathan Lloyd Walker. New episodes roll out on Sunday.

‘The Chosen Adventures’ (2025)

This animated comedy-adventure series comprises fourteen eleven-minute episodes and is co-produced by Amazon MGM Studios and 5&2 Studios. Ryan Swanson serves as creator and showrunner with Dallas Jenkins as executive producer; voice talent includes Romy Fay, Jude Zarzaur, Paul Walter Hauser, Yvonne Orji, Danny Nucci, Zehra Fazal, Jordin Sparks, and Jonathan Roumie. The format is designed for quick, self-contained, all-ages stories anchored by recurring ensemble dynamics. The first batch premieres on Friday.

‘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 bond shifts from friendship to first love. Studio KAI produces, with Aya Kobayashi directing and Yasuhiro Nakanishi on series composition; character designs are by Jinfeng Zeng and the score is by Natsumi Tabuchi and Miki Sakurai. The Japanese-broadcast premiere includes an opening theme by Motohiro Hata and an ending theme by Wanuka, with Minori Fujidera and Yūki Ono leading the voice cast. It joins Prime’s lineup on Thursday.

‘The Capture’ (2019– )

Ben Chanan’s techno-thriller opens with ex-soldier Shaun Emery and DI Rachel Carey probing seemingly damning CCTV that points to a wider conspiracy around manipulated video. The cast includes Holliday Grainger, Callum Turner, Ben Miles, Laura Haddock, Lia Williams, Barry Ward, Ralph Ineson, and Ron Perlman. Subsequent storylines expand into elections, deepfakes, and AI-driven facial recognition while keeping Carey at the center. It’s listed among the week’s arrivals on Wednesday.

‘The Magicians’ (2015–2020)

Adapted from Lev Grossman’s novel trilogy, this fantasy series follows Quentin Coldwater and his cohort at Brakebills University as they confront the dangers of real magic and the realm of Fillory. Developed for television by Sera Gamble and John McNamara, it stars Jason Ralph, Stella Maeve, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Hale Appleman, Arjun Gupta, and Summer Bishil. Production ran for five seasons, with Universal Content Productions behind the series. It appears in this week’s mid-week additions.

‘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. The half-hour block launched on NBC in 1969 and cycled through several network and format titles through the 1970s. Announcer Marvin Miller introduced segments, with voice talent across shorts including John Byner, Pat Harrington Jr., and Paul Frees. The collection returns on Wednesday.

‘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 11-minute adventures per episode. The show was developed by Joe Fallon, with Frank Welker providing George’s vocal effects and Jeff Bennett voicing the Man with the Yellow Hat; William H. Macy narrated Season 1 and Rino Romano narrated subsequent seasons. Executive producers include Ron Howard and Brian Grazer through Imagine Entertainment alongside WGBH Boston and Universal Animation Studios. New seasons land Wednesday.

‘Every Minute Counts’ (2024– )

Season 2 of this Spanish-language drama chronicles the 8.1-magnitude Mexico City earthquake of September 19, 1985 through parallel storylines that unfold minute by minute. The series follows a doctor and hospital staff, a journalist moving through the city, and a family trying to reunite amid rescue efforts. Created, written, and directed by Jorge Michel Grau, the cast features Jesús Zavala, Osvaldo Benavides, Maya Zapata, Damayanti Quintanar, Everardo Arzate, and Antonio de la Vega. The new season arrives Friday.

‘Top End Bub’ (2025– )

Set in Australia’s Northern Territory, this eight-part romantic-comedy series revisits Lauren and Ned from ‘Top End Wedding’ as they raise their orphaned eight-year-old niece. The show is created, written, and executive produced by Joshua Tyler and Miranda Tapsell, produced by Goalpost Pictures, and directed by Christiaan Van Vuuren and Shari Sebbens. Returning performers include Ursula Yovich, Huw Higginson, Elaine Crombie, and Tracy Mann, with Rob Collins, Brooke Satchwell, Guy Simon, and Clarence Ryan joining the ensemble. It premieres Friday in Australia and New Zealand with international distribution by ZDF Studios.

‘Helluva Boss’ (2020– )

Vivienne “VivziePop” Medrano’s adult animated series follows I.M.P. (Immediate Murder Professionals), a Hell-based assassination startup run by Blitzo with operatives Moxxie and Millie and receptionist Loona, and its entanglement with the demon Stolas. Prime’s rollout includes a remake of the pilot plus a re-release of Seasons 1–2, with the uncensored episodes moving to the platform mid-week. Voice performers include Brandon Rogers, Richard Steven Horvitz, Vivian Nixon, Erica Lindbeck, Bryce Pinkham, and Alex Brightman. The Prime debut is slated for Wednesday.

Share your weekend picks—and any sleeper recommendations we missed—in the comments!