‘Lazarus’ and All the Other TV Shows Coming to Paramount+ and Amazon Prime This Week
It’s a busy week for fresh TV, with a buzzy Harlan Coben thriller debuting on Prime Video, a three-part basketball docuseries, a superhero-sitcom spinoff keeping the laughs coming, and Jeremy Renner’s gritty crime saga returning to turn up the pressure in Kingstown.
‘Harlan Coben’s Lazarus’ (2025)
Harlan Coben’s new limited series follows forensic psychologist Laz, played by Sam Claflin, who returns home after his father’s death and begins probing cold-case murders that may connect to unsettling visions and family secrets; Bill Nighy portrays his father, with Alexandra Roach among the ensemble. Created by Coben with longtime collaborator Danny Brocklehurst, the show blends psychological horror and twisty thriller elements under executive producers Nicola Shindler and Richard Fee. The six-part series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios with Quay Street Productions and Final Twist Productions, and it arrives on October 22, 2025 on Amazon Prime. Early previews highlight sharp turns in the opening episode and a case-of-the-week structure threaded by a larger mystery.
‘Allen Iv3rson’ (2025)
This three-part docuseries charts Allen Iverson’s life from his Virginia roots to NBA icon, capturing his cultural impact on basketball, fashion and music, with new interviews and extensive archival footage. Backed by Prime Video and executive producers that include Shaquille O’Neal, the project examines Iverson’s on-court brilliance, controversies, and legacy as a generational guard who redefined authenticity in sports. Episode information indicates a premiere on October 23, 2025 on Amazon Prime, with the series designed to offer a definitive portrait across its three chapters. Expect candid perspectives from teammates, rivals, and media voices who witnessed his evolution.
‘The Thundermans: Undercover’ (2025– )
Set after earlier adventures in the franchise, this live-action superhero comedy reunites Kira Kosarin and Jack Griffo as Phoebe and Max Thunderman, now tackling covert missions that put their family’s powers and teamwork to the test; Maya Le Clark and Nathan Broxton co-star. Developed by Jed Spingarn, Sean W. Cunningham, and Marc Dworkin, the series lists Spingarn, Cunningham, and Dworkin as executive producers alongside Kosarin and Griffo, with Nickelodeon Studios producing. The new season continues the original show’s mix of superpowered hijinks and sibling dynamics, and a fresh batch of episodes lands during the week of October 20–26, 2025 on Paramount+. Production has been based in Vancouver, with returning creatives from the franchise ensuring continuity in tone and humor.
‘Mayor of Kingstown’ (2021– )
Created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, this crime thriller centers on power broker Mike McLusky, played by Jeremy Renner, navigating the prison-industrial power structure and rival factions in Kingstown, Michigan. The series is known for its stark view of corruption, inequality, and gang politics, with returning cast members including Tobi Bamtefa, Taylor Handley, and Emma Laird. New season developments introduce a no-nonsense warden and shifting alliances, with the next chapter launching on October 26, 2025 on Paramount+. Executive producers include Sheridan, Dillon, Renner, Antoine Fuqua, and David C. Glasser, with Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios among the production companies.
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