Though Netflix and Hulu tend to get more buzz when it comes to streaming TV shows, Amazon Prime certainly gives the platforms a run for their money. Amazon Prime is home to not only a solid amount of original comedy, drama, and other TV shows, but there are also popular series from other networks streaming on the site. There are even add-ons available from networks like HBO, so you don't have to miss another episode of your favorite prestige drama ever again.
Amazon Prime has an incredible selection of TV shows, from half-hour comedies to your favorite '90s spin-off. There's no shortage of must-watch television on the streaming service, like the Emmy-winning Fleabag, led by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mr. Robot, and the Mads Mikkelson-starring Hannibal. What are you waiting for? There's an endless supply of quality drama, comedy, thriller, and more on Amazon, so walk, don't run. These are the best TV shows streaming right now on Amazon Prime.
Grimm
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Created by: Stephen Carpenter, David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf
Cast: David Giuntoli, Elizabeth Tulloch, Sasha Roiz, Silas Weir Mitchell, Reggie Lee
Genre: Fantasy
Number of Seasons: 6
Rating: TV-14
Inspired by The Brothers Grimm, the most well-known collection of magical folklore, Grimm the show seeks to fill the void left by 90s and early 2000’s hits such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Supernatural. Detective Nick Burkhardt (David Giuntoli) is what’s known as a Grimm, a creed of warriors sworn to defend humanity from half-animal creatures called Wesen. Blending police procedural, mystery, and mythology into one of television’s most immersive worlds since Game of Thrones, Grimm shirks the cheesy tropes most fantasy is known for and creates an experience both genre diehards and neophytes alike can enjoy. So, if you’ve been looking for a fantasy grounded, but still packed full of detail, Grimm should be right at the top of your list.
The Bernie Mac Show
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Created by: Larry Wilmore
Cast: Bernie Mac, Camille Winbush, Jeremy Suarez, Kellita Smith, Dee Dee Davis
Genre: Sitcom
Number of Seasons: 5
Rating: TV-PG
Starring the late great man himself, The Bernie Mac Show took the early 2000s sitcom formula and injected it with the attitude and flair for funny the Original Kings of Comedy member was known for. Based on one of Mac’s famous standup routines, Bernie and wife Wanda (Kellita Smith) are forced to take in Bernie’s sister’s children, teenager Vanessa (Camille Winbush), spazz nephew Jordan (Jeremy Suarez), and toddler Bryana (Dee Dee Davis). Never having wanted to be a parent, the self-involved Bernie is soon faced with a vanishing private life and a nagging feeling he’s never felt before—Love. Playing the tough guy with a heart of gold, Bernie Mac created a family sitcom that was as much for adults as it was for children and even today manages to deliver laughs long after the comedian’s demise.
Hanna
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Created by: David Farr
Cast: Esmé Creed-Miles, Joel Kinnaman, Áine Rose Daly, Rhianne Barreto, Dermot Mulroney
Genre: Thriller
Number of Seasons: 2
Rating: TV-MA
Based on the 2011 film of the same name, Hanna tells the story of a teenage girl living in an isolated forest in Poland with the only other human she’s ever known – Erik (Joel Kinnaman), a former elite soldier who has taught her everything he can about survival and combat, and whom she calls father. There’s more to Hanna (Esmé Creed-Miles) than meets the eye, however, and after wandering out of her isolated forest and interacting with outsiders a deadly secret from her past comes swooping in in the form of CIA agent Marissa Wiegler (Mireille Enos). Separated from Erik and on the run from the CIA, Hanna must find out who she was while adapting to a world she’s never known and discovering who she wants to be. Packed with all the gunplay and breakneck action you’d hope for in a Jason Bourne-style spy thriller, Hanna is actually a coming-of-age story at heart, offering a mashup like one you’ve never seen, and a kick-ass young adult female character that we need to see a lot more of.
The North Water
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Created by: Andrew Haigh
Cast: Colin Farrell, Jack O’Connell, Stephen Graham, Tom Courtenay, Sam Spruell
Genre: Mystery
Number of Seasons: 1
Rating: TV-MA
If you’ve been looking for a show scary enough to get you in the Halloween mood but still deep enough drama-wise to sink your teeth into then look no further than The North Water. The year is 1859, and the location Hull, England; but not for long. Two men, one practically an animal seeking money, the other an upper-class doctor hunting redemption, have both just joined a whaling expedition that will take them far past the laws of man and into the cold unforgiving arctic. Henry Drax (Colin Farrell) might just be the most loathsome character you’ve ever seen on TV. Murderous, greedy, you name it, and he’s worse. Patrick Sumner (Jack O’Connell) on the other hand is a man who’s done wrong, but when pitted against the true rot of humanity finds his own salvation. That is if he can survive. With some of the best acting, scenery, and character development of any show this year The North Water is guaranteed to chill you to your bones in more ways than one.
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Animal Kingdom
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Created by: Jonathan Lisco
Cast: Finn Cole, Jake Weary, Ellen Barkin, Scott Speedman
Genre: Crime
Number of Seasons: 5
Rating: TV-MA
Based on the 2010 Australian crime drama of the same name, Animal Kingdom the show takes the story of a ride or die family of outlaws stateside. After his mother overdoses, Joshua “J” Cody (Finn Cole) moves in with distant relatives only to discover their idea of family-first is far from textbook. Janine “Smurf” Cody (Ellen Barkin) is the ice-cold leader and mother of her four criminal sons. Andrew “Pope” Cody (Shawn Hatosy) is the oldest, but his suicidal tendencies and years in prison inhibit him from being head honcho. Craig Cody (Ben Robson) is the middle son with a penchant for drugs and fast times. Barry “Baz” Blackwell (Scott Speedman) is the Cody’s adopted son with big plans for the family and his sights set on the top spot. Deran Cody (Jake Weary) is the youngest son and the only one with a chance at going legit. That is if he can ever shake his family’s grasp. Thrilling heists and brilliantly screwed-up family drama has always made for great tv, the only difference now is Animal Kingdom is the only one doing it.
Goliath
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Created by: David E. Kelley, Jonathan Shapiro
Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Tania Raymonde, Nina Arianda, Diana Hopper, Ana de la Reguera
Genre: Legal Drama
Number of Seasons: 4
Rating: TV-MA
Billy McBride (Billy Bob Thornton) is a lawyer who’s seen better days. Broke, an alcoholic, and haunted by a guilty conscience over things he did in his past, Billy has no choice but to accept a loser of a wrongful death case in order to earn some extra cash. Things quickly veer as a conspiracy surrounding the case starts to reveal itself. Seeing his chance to be a real lawyer again and a possible shot at redemption, Billy fully commits to the case and battles it out against the big-time law firm he helped create. Thankfully there’s plenty of meat in the script for Billy Bob Thornton’s terrific acting as he makes you laugh, cry, and keeps you glued to the screen for every minute of every episode. If you’re a fan of gritty dramas with legal chess matches and intricate mysteries to unravel, there is no better show on streaming right now than Goliath.
Godfather of Harlem
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Created by: Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein
Cast: Forest Whitaker, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ilfenesh Hadera, Nigel Thatch, Giancarlo Esposito, Paul Sorvino
Genre: Drama, Crime
Number of Seasons: 2
Rating: TV-MA
Picking up where Denzel Washington left off, or technically prior, Godfather of Harlem is written as a prequel to the 2007 film American Gangster. Before Frank Lucas, there was Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker). Upon Bumpy’s release from a ten-year prison stint, he arrives home to find his native Harlem a shadow of its former self. Heroin flooding its streets, pushed by the Mafia and Vincent “The Chin” Gigante (Vincent D’Onofrio), the predominantly Black community has lost all sense of pride and power. Bumpy quickly sets about remedying this. Teaming up with Malcolm X (Nigél Thatch) and the nation of Islam, Bumpy ignites a war for control of his neighborhood that ties in vast amounts of uptown New York’s history and never ceases to amaze with just how much influence the Godfather of Harlem truly had on the greatest city on earth.
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Get Shorty
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Created by: Davey Holmes
Cast: Chris O’Dowd, Ray Romano, Megan Stevenson, Lidia Porto
Genre: Crime, Comedy
Number of Seasons: 3
Rating: TV-MA
Inspired by the 1995 film which in turn is based on Elmore Leonard’s novel of the same name, Get Shorty only seems to improve with every iteration. Miles Daly (Chris O’Dowd) is looking for a career change from Nevada drug cartel enforcer to something his daughter can be proud of. Through a deadly-hilarious turn of events, he decides to give Hollywood a go and partners with Rick Moreweather (Ray Romano), the only movie producer desperate enough to meet him. His former employer isn’t so eager to let him go, though, and soon joins the project as a silent and highly dangerous partner. Fueled by the rich mashup of underworld and Hollywood this under-the-radar dark comedy is never lacking for material or laughs.
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The Tick
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Created by: Ben Edlund
Cast: Peter Serafinowicz, Griffin Newman, Valorie Curry, Brendan Hines
Genre: Comedy, Superhero
Number of Seasons: 2
Rating: TV-MA
Corny, more than a little dumb, and definitely low budget, to any other show these things would be insults, but to The Tick they’re exactly what makes it so special. After being terrorized by bad guy The Terror (Jackie Earle Haley) at a young age, mild-mannered office temp Arthur Everest (Griffin Newman) is all grown up and investigating a rumor that the supposedly dead supervillain is alive and controlling all crime in the city. During his investigation, he is befriended by the near-invincible superhero The Tick (Peter Serafinowicz), and together they aim to unravel the truth and put an end to villainy in their fair city. If you long for the slapstick days when grown men in spandex suits didn’t take themselves so seriously, The Tick is that perfect shot of 90s nostalgia. Based on the 1988 comic book series and the even more popular 1994 animated series, The Tick skips deep dialogue, fancy special effects, and beautifully choreographed fight scenes and instead aims to bring you back to those days awkward days of your youth when comics and their heroes were as weird and uncool as the people who loved them.
Truth Seekers
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Created by: Nick Frost, Simon Pegg
Cast: Nick Frost, Simon Pegg, Emma D’Arcy, Malcolm McDowell, Kelly Macdonald, Samson Kayo, Susan Wokoma
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Number of Seasons: 1
Rating: TV-14
Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Paul, The World’s End, if you’re like me you’ve seen Simon Pegg and Nick Frost’s feature-length creations more times than you can count. That’s why when I heard they were coming out with a TV show I was hoping their transition to episodic comedy would be a successful one. Well, if you can’t wait till the end of this paragraph to go watch, I’ll just tell you. It is. Gus Roberts (Nick Frost) is a mild-mannered internet installer by day, but by night, well, he’s still mild-mannered, but he’s also a paranormal investigator. With the help of his trusty P.I. partner, Elton John (Samson Kayo), they unravel a supernatural mystery that could mean the end of the world. Hilarious and terrifying all at the same time, Truth Seekers once again proves Pegg and Frost’s uncanny ability to marry unlikely genres to pure perfection. The only difference between this adventure and all the ones that came before is now you get four splendid hours.
Panic
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Created by: Lauren Oliver
Cast: Olivia Welch, Ray Nicholson, Jessica Sula, Mike Faist
Genre: Young Adult/ Drama
Number of Seasons: 1
Rating: TV-14
At first glance, Panic may seem like just another Hunger Games knockoff, but fans of the book will be quick to correct you; and rightfully so. Set in the small town of Carp Texas, 47 graduating seniors compete in a game of nerves where the prize is $50,000, but the cost, if you lose, could very well be your life. Tightrope walks, cliff dives, being buried alive, and car chases sound like more than its fair challenge; but whoever said this competition was fair? As the game unfolds and we learn more about our competitors, so too does a mystery contestant determined to rig the competition in his or her favor. Character development doesn’t take a backseat to the hair-raising stunts though, driving the story forward, and making every scene of dialogue as captivating, if not more so than even that scene with the tiger. Oh, did I forget to mention there’s a tiger? If you love YA genre storytelling, Panic is hands down one of the best book-to-screen adaptations out there.
The Expanse
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Created by: Daniel Abraham, Mark Fergus, Ty Franck
Cast: Wes Chatham, Dominique Tipper, Thomas Jane, Steven Strait, Cara Gee
Genre: Sci-fi
Number of Seasons: 5
Rating: TV-14
Every generation has one. For the 1960s it was Star Trek. The 2000s had Battlestar Galactica. Now, after killing it for the past six years, there can be no more doubt as to what show’s earned the title of the current king of the space epic. Based on the novels of the same name by renowned sci-fi novelist, James. S. A. Corey, The Expanse focuses on a human colonized outer space where three factions, the Martian Congressional Republic on Mars, the United Nations of Earth and Luna, and the Outer Planets Alliance, hold a tense truce in which they favor political maneuvers and underhanded dealings as a means to secure the scarce resources needed to survive. However, as tensions continue to boil, this fragile cease-fire begins to show its cracks, and the ugly makings of war rear their head throughout the various segments of society. More than just laser beams and some fancy flying, The Expanse is a massively fleshed out world where social, political, racial, and economic intricacies weave their way through the story and the masterfully crafted sets to transport you to a world all too believable.
Dom
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Created by: Breno Silveira
Cast: Gabriel Leone, Isabella Santoni, Flávio Tolezani, Raquel Villar
Genre: Crime/ Drama
Number of Seasons: 1
Rating: TV-MA
If you’re not already familiar with movies like City of God or Carandiru then you’ve been missing out on what Brazilian cinema has to offer. Thankfully, a more easily accessible intro to “favela film” in television form has just made its way to Prime. Pedro Dom (Gabriel Leone) is a local teenager from Rio de Janeiro who develops a drug problem, eventually resorting to dealing and smuggling to pay for his vices. His father Victor Dantas (Flávio Tolezani) is a cop whose lifelong goal has been to vanquish crime and narcotics from the city. Instilled with the unique energy of Brazil, gun battles you’ve seen 100 times prior take on a brand-new feeling as the rhythm of funk carioca choreographs the action, and every color of carnival frames the shots. Captivating characters that would seem like caricatures anywhere else blend with the big personalities of Rio, creating personal moments that are as heart-pounding as they are warming. Simply put, Dom is a show worth watching on its own, but when viewed as a gateway to all the cinematic wonder Brazil has to offer, it’s a can’t miss.
Solos
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Created by: David Weil
Cast: Anne Hathaway, Helen Mirren, Constance Wu, Morgan Freeman, Anthony Mackie, Uzo Aduba, Dan Stevens, Nicole Beharie
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama
Number of Seasons: 1
Rating: TV-14
With mediums becoming more fluid in the past decade, we’ve seen shows that feel like movies and vice versa, but have we ever seen a show that feels like theater? Comprised largely of seven monologues set in a world of sci-fi, actors Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, Anne Hathaway, Constance Wu, Anthony Mackie, Dan Stevens, Uzo Aduba, and Nicole Beharie often occupy a scene alone as they examine the human condition, life, death, love and so much more. Solos is not a light watch by any means, but it is impactful. Emotionally charged performances, with Mirren’s portrayal of Peg, a senior citizen who joins a space program being a standout, the deep character introspection often found on stage but rarely seen on the screen is pulled off masterfully. If you’re still not feeling comfortable enough to make it to a play, or you’re just damn tired of wearing a mask, then stay at home and enjoy these bite-sized bits of theater.
Borat’s American Lockdown & Debunking Borat
Borat’s American Lockdown & Debunking Borat
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Created by: Sacha Baron Cohen
Cast: Sacha Baron Cohen, Bob Turton
Genre: Comedy
Number of Seasons: 1
Rating: TV-14
If the recent release of Borat Subsequent Moviefilm wasn’t enough to satiate your appetite for the Kazakhstani, Sacha Baron Cohen is back with a seven-episode offering of his most (in)famous. Using never-before-seen footage from Moviefilm, Borat sits down to examine two Americans’ conspiracy theories, then gives public figures such as Hillary Clinton a chance to respond and refute the outlandish claims often leveled against them personally. Political satire isn’t hard to find, it’s just hard to get right. Once again, Cohen proves why he’s the best, though. Avoiding the common mistake of forcing comedy onto the situation, Cohen instead stands as the punctuation to the absurd ideas he’s highlighting. Offering hilarious side by sides that leave you wondering which is more ridiculous, Borat or someone who actually believes “Pizza Gate,” Borat’s American Lockdown & Debunking Borat stands as another brilliant addition to the Kazakhstani journalist’s reel.
The Underground Railroad
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Created by: Barry Jenkins
Cast: Thuso Mbedu, Chase W. Dillon, Joel Edgerton, Aaron Pierre, William Jackson Harper
Genre: History
Number of Seasons: 1
Rating: TV-MA
Painter Frida Kahlo once said, “art is suffering.” Now, the date given to that quote and the recent premiere of Prime’s original series The Underground Railroad may be off by a hundred or so years, but I’m still pretty sure it’s what she was talking about. Of course, I’m joking, but the series lead Cora’s (Thuso Mbedu) epic journey on the underground railroad, a real-life route of hideaways and shelters for slaves to escape to the north but reimagined here as an actual subterranean locomotive truly is as beautiful as it is painful to watch. Born a slave on a Georgia cotton plantation, Cora’s mother fled on the railroad when Cora was just a baby, leaving her to be raised by a brutal master. Fueled by the mystery of who her mother is and the yearning for a life she can one day call her own, Cora runs away, determined to follow the same path. Slicing across a divided America, the beautiful scenery and cinematography offer a startling juxtaposition to the ugliness the country gives back to people off a darker complexion. Cora doesn’t have time to contemplate though, hunted by an almost mythical slave catcher named Ridgeway (Joel Edgerton), The Underground Railroad takes on the feel of a modern-day Iliad offering incite to troubles as deep-rooted as its cavernous tunnels and as captivating as any show currently on television.
Undone
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Created by: Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Kate Purdy
Cast: Rosa Salazar, Bob Odenkirk, Kate Purdy, Angelique Cabral
Genre: Adult Animation
Number of Seasons: 1
Rating: TV-MA
The life-capture animation used to create Undone may seem strange at first glance, but when dealing with a story about rewriting time and an underlying theme centered around schizophrenia, no other form of production is better suited. After 28-year-old Alma (Rosa Salazar) wakes from a near-fatal car accident, she begins having visions of her dead father (Bob Odenkirk). Tracing the roots of her many issues in life back to the fateful moment she found out he had passed, he tells her that he was, in fact, murdered and that she can travel back through time and save him. Dark humor mixes with an unorthodox story weave to deliver a surprisingly insightful look into trauma, mental illness, and family. The heavily stylized presentation means it won’t be for everybody, but if you’re looking for something different, there isn’t another show on this list more so.
Frank of Ireland
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Created by: Brian Gleeson, Domhnall Gleeson, Michael Moloney
Cast: Brian Gleeson, Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Greene, Pom Boyd
Genre: Comedy
Number of Seasons: 1
Rating: TV-MA
A grown man hiding and crying in a bush at a public bus stop while his legs stick out is about all you need to see to fully understand Frank of Ireland. Thirty-something, unemployed, man-child Frank Marron (Brian Gleeson) still lives at home with his mother, Mary (Pom Boyd). At least, he did. She’s just kicked him out. Forced to fend for himself for the first time, Frank must learn to navigate the world and stop using people like his best friend Doofus (Domhnall Gleeson) and girlfriend Aine (Sarah Greene) for his benefit. British, or in this case, Irish comedy is a breed of its own. Dry, harsh, and absolutely hilarious, the U.K. has a long line of television comedic gold—Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, The Office, The End of the Fxxxing World, Fleabag, and now Frank of Ireland. If you like loveable characters you can laugh at, and not necessarily with, you’re bound to binge this gem from the Emerald Isles.
Upload
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Created by: Greg Daniels
Cast: Robbie Amell, Allegra Edwards, Andy Allo, Kevin Bigley
Genre: Sci-Fi, Comedy
Number of Seasons: 1
Rating: TV-MA
Want your food delivered? There’s an app for that. What about someone to walk your dog? There’s an app for that too? How about an awesome afterlife post-horrendous accident? Computer programmer Nathan (Robbie Amell) is headed for the great beyond a little prematurely, so both he, and his alive girlfriend Ingrid (Allegra Edwards) opt for the sunny posthumous retreat of Lake View. Things quickly prove more confusing than palatial, though, like in-app purchases, Ingrid’s outside control, and the fact he may have actually been murdered cast a cloud over his computer-generated heaven. Laugh-out-loud funny and more than a little eerie in its real-world future possibility, Upload pokes fun at all things social media and how we’ve come to let it control every aspect of our still-living lives.
Bosch
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Created by: Michael Connelly
Cast: Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector, Lance Reddick, Amy Aquino, Madison Lintz
Genre: Crime, Drama
Number of Seasons: 6
Rating: TV-MA
Simply the best police procedural of the last decade, Bosch follows Los Angeles detective Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver ) as he chases child killers, hunts a psycho targeting Hollywood’s elite, and attempts to find out who murdered his mother. The idea of a gruff cop haunted by personal demons and who smacks around suspects may be a tired trope, but that’s only because shows stopped doing it well. Introducing those tried and true to a modern world where law enforcement is held accountable by the law, or at least brought to trial, new never before scenes dot the series and provide an opportunity for new psychological baggage, clever twists, and bad guys with more to say than just a clever one-liner. The genre of police-procedural is alive and well, and it’s streaming on Prime.
Them
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Created by: Little Marvin, Lena Waithe
Cast: Deborah Ayorinde, Alison Pill, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Bashy, Ryan Kwanten
Genre: Horror
Number of Seasons: 1
Rating: TV-MA
A show can be divisive for various reasons; the most obvious is the quality. Them features powerful performances, an amazing set design, and beautiful, albeit disturbing visuals. The second would be the message. This is where Them seems to stumble, or at least shake the tree of opinion, leaving many divided on opposite sides of the “love it or hate it” fence. In 1953 the Emory’s, a Black family, moves from North Carolina to a white suburb of Los Angeles in hopes of escaping the horrors of racism. What they find instead is an entirely new type of horror born from the same old hate. Micro-aggressions, eerie flashbacks, and an air of tension quickly call to mind great examples of social horror such as Jordan Peele’s hit film Get Out; but as Them gets deeper into its ten episodes the horror morphs into what many have accused of being racially charged torture porn. Horrific scenes of violence are shown ad nauseam while the story ramifications and character’s feelings are left unexpanded. Yet, the truth that these senseless acts of violence happened in real life is undeniable, so don’t they deserve to be shown? One of film and television’s greatest purposes is to teach us about the world around us, but on the flip side, it’s also meant to help us understand it. Whether Them fulfills those requirements is something only you can answer for yourself. What I can tell you is it’s definitely worth finding out.
ZeroZeroZero
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Created by: Leonardo Fasoli, Mauricio Katz, Stefano Sollima
Cast: Andrea Riseborough, Dane DeHaan, Giuseppe De Domenico, Gabriel Byrne, Tchéky Karyo, Adriano Chiaramida
Genre: Drama
Number of Seasons: 1
Rating: TV-MA
As the saying goes: “There’s no business like show business.” But the cocaine trade must be at least as exciting. That’s why when I heard famed Mafia writer, Roberto Saviano had come out of his forced police protection (due to him uncovering so many of the Mafia’s dirty little secrets) in order to collab on ZeroZeroZero, I knew this mashup of Hollywood and hitmen was going to be amazing. When a massive shipment of cocaine is sabotaged on its way from Mexico to Italy, both the Italian ‘Ndrangheta mob and Mexican cartels involved must scurry to prop up their international drug business worth 100s of millions of dollars while also fending off rivals who have noticed the weakness and are beginning to swarm. Chock full of all the classic crime drama staples—shootouts, flashy suits, and a whole lot of drugs, ZeroZeroZero sets itself apart with an award-winning cast featuring legends of international cinema such as Adriano Chiaramida, Gabriel Byrne, and Tchéky Karyo eating up the tiny details only an expert like Saviano good provide them and then filling every scene with truly fascinating performances. Unlike any other crime show currently on offer, ZeroZeroZero is a must-watch.
Invincible
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Created by: Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley
Cast: Steven Yeun, J K Simmons, Seth Rogen, Mark Hamill, Sandra Oh, Walton Goggins, Mahershala Ali, Jon Hamm
Genre: Animation, Action
Number of Seasons: 1
Rating: TV-MA
With generations of cartoon-loving kids all grown up, adult animation is in the throes of its very own renaissance. Based on The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman’s comic book of the same name, Invincible tells the story of average teen Mark Grayson (Steven Yuen). Well, average except for the fact that his father Nolan Grayson (J K Simmons) is secretly Omni Man, the most powerful superhero on the planet. After Mark’s 17th birthday he starts to develop superpowers of his own and his father takes him under his wing to show him the ropes. Things aren’t as picture-perfect as they appear, and Omni Man soon ends up in a coma and his teammates dead. Now it’s up to Mark, renamed Invincible, to protect the planet and figure out what happened to his father and the other superheroes. Marrying top-notch dramatic writing with Emmy and Oscar-winning actors such as Jon Hamm, J K Simmons, and the voice acting GOAT Mark Hamill, Invincible quickly dispels any preconceived notions of cartoon inferiority in comparison to its live-action counterparts and delivers one of the best new shows of 2021.
A Different World
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Created by: Bill Cosby
Cast: Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Cree Summer, Darryl M. Bell, Dawnn Lewis, Lisa Bonet
Genre: Sitcom
Number of Seasons: 6
Rating: TV-PG
Originally a spin-off of the ultra-popular The Cosby Show, to be centered on Denise Huxtable’s (Lisa Bonet) time at university, A Different World ended up evolving into something far greater than its predecessor or its original design. Hillman College, a fictional historically Black college based on the real-life Howard University, acted as the setting where the writers and actors of A Different World could tackle the social, racial, and political issues that many shows of the time, including The Cosby Show, deemed too hot to handle. AIDS, stereotypes, hate, economic inequality, and even divisions within Black culture were brought to light for millions of viewers to see on a weekly basis, changing the hearts and minds of a generation and offering a glimpse into a previously unsee
Tell Me Your Secrets
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Created by: Harriet Warner
Cast: Lily Rabe, Amy Brenneman, Hamish Linklater, Enrique Murciano, Xavier Samuel
Genre: Thriller
Number of Seasons: 1
Rating: TV-14
The only thing I love more than a good bad guy is a bad good guy. Stacked with not one, but three protagonists who blur the line between right and wrong, Tell Me Your Secrets has all the ingredients for a great don’t-trust-anyone thrill ride. Emma Hall (Lily Rabe) is a suspected former accomplice to a serial killer. Mary Barlow (Amy Brenneman) is a less than perfect mother willing to do anything to find her daughter, a possible victim of Emma’s. John Tyler (Hamish Linklater) is a former rapist who claims to have overcome his urges and is now on a path to redeem himself by helping Mary. Tightly wound and interlacing, the story of these three antiheroes masterfully doles out information little by little to keep you guessing and constantly switching allegiances. You may not know who to route for, but you’ll be sure to keep watching as clues unfold in this highly addictive mystery.
Jack Ryan
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Created by: Carlton Cuse, Graham Roland
Cast: John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Abbie Cornish, John Hoogenakker, Michael Kelly
Genre: Action/Adventure
Number of Seasons: 2
Rating: TV-MA
Add television to the forms of entertainment CIA Agent and overall badass Jack Ryan has infiltrated. Sharing the same name with creator Tom Clancy’s bestselling novels and Tom Cruise’s hit action-adventure films, Jack Ryan the show follows titular character Jack Ryan (John Krasinski), a financial analyst for the C.I.A. Bank statements, money transfers, and other less than thrilling nine-to-five grinds executed behind a desk are his weekly norm, but after unearthing a possible financial lifeline for an impending terrorist attack, Jack is called into the field by his new boss James Greer (Wendell Pierce). Following one of the best modern sieges filmed for television in years, it soon becomes evident that the number-crunching whiz everyone thought would be a liability is far from another pencil pusher. If tense spy thrillers with ticking clocks and international settings are your thing, Jack Ryan has two seasons of top-tier espionage already out, and a third season on order from Amazon.
Modern Love
modern love
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Created By: John Carney
Cast: Tina Fey, John Slattery, Anne Hathaway, Cristin Milioti, Dev Patel
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Number of Seasons: 1
Rating: TV-MA
An anthology series based on The New York Times column of the same name, Modern Love explores love in its many forms. Sexual, self, familial, romantic, and other loves create eight standalone episodes featuring Hollywood heavy hitters. Lexi (Anne Hathaway) reflects on how lying about her bipolar disorder destroyed her last relationship. Sarah (Tina Fey) and Dennis (John Slattery) try to save their marriage for the sake of their children. Maggie (Cristin Milioti) finds out she’s pregnant but is no longer with the father. Alone in New York she leans on the only person she can—her apartment building doorman Guzmin (Laurentiu Possa)—and in the process discovers a bond as good as family. Full of touching moments laughs, and all-around amazing storytelling, Modern Love is guaranteed to have a little bit of something for everyone.
SOURCE : Complex
