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The 25 Best Shows to Watch on Prime Right Now

The 25 Best Shows to Watch on Prime Right Now

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In September, viewers of the streaming service Amazon Prime can unwind with a spot of tea to watch offerings made in the United Kingdom and/or featuring British actors. There also is a generous portion of animated series on tap, many of them originating in Japan.

To determine the best shows to stream on Amazon Prime this month, 24/7 Tempo reviewed data on audience reception from IMDb, a wholly owned subsidiary of Amazon. Television shows streaming on Amazon Prime were ranked based on average IMDb user rating as of September 1, 2023. Only shows with at least 10,000 user reviews were considered. Data on streaming availability for September 2023 is from Reelgood.

No fewer than 15 shows available to stream on Amazon Prime in September are set in the U.K. and/or star British actors. Many of the plot lines of these shows involve criminal investigations, such as “Broadchurch,” “Unforgotten,” and “Endeavor.” Period pieces include “Poldark,” “Outlander,” and the much-beloved “Downton Abbey.” The celebrated edgy British humor is represented in series such as “Mr. Bean,” “This Is Going to Hurt,” and “Fleabag.” (See this list of the most popular TV comedies, according to IMDb.)

There are 11 animated titles on the list, with many of them owing to the talents of Japanese animators. These include “Hunter v. Hunter,” Vinland Saga,” and “Death Note.” “The Adventures of Tintin” was the first animated effort from Steven Spielberg. Another animated series of note that is available for streaming on Amazon Prime is the quirky “SpongeBob SquarePants,” which first aired in 1999 and is still going strong. (Amazon also produces its own series. Here’s a list of the best Amazon Prime original series of all time.)

Source: Courtesy of BBC America

50. Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency (2016-2017)
> IMDb user rating: 8.2/10
> IMDb user votes: 55,158
> Episode count: 18

Source: Courtesy of Nickelodeon Network

49. SpongeBob SquarePants (1999-present)
> IMDb user rating: 8.2/10
> IMDb user votes: 106,435
> Episode count: 307

Source: Courtesy of Starz

48. Black Sails (2014-2017)
> IMDb user rating: 8.2/10
> IMDb user votes: 109,421
> Episode count: 38

Source: Courtesy of National Broadcasting Company

47. Chuck (2007-2012)
> IMDb user rating: 8.2/10
> IMDb user votes: 143,579
> Episode count: 91

Source: Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video

46. Made in Heaven (2019-present)
> IMDb user rating: 8.3/10
> IMDb user votes: 13,164
> Episode count: 16

Source: Courtesy of Home Box Office

45. The Adventures of Tintin (1991-1992)
> IMDb user rating: 8.3/10
> IMDb user votes: 18,751
> Episode count: 39

Source: Courtesy of Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

44. Unforgotten (2015-present)
> IMDb user rating: 8.3/10
> IMDb user votes: 27,087
> Episode count: 31

Source: Courtesy of Amazon Freevee

43. Jury Duty (2023-present)
> IMDb user rating: 8.3/10
> IMDb user votes: 33,358
> Episode count: 8

Source: Courtesy of Masterpiece Theatre

42. Poldark (2015-2019)
> IMDb user rating: 8.3/10
> IMDb user votes: 34,369
> Episode count: 43

Source: Courtesy of Science Channel

41. MythBusters (2003-2018)
> IMDb user rating: 8.3/10
> IMDb user votes: 53,979
> Episode count: 299

Source: Courtesy of Showtime Networks

40. Ray Donovan (2013-2020)
> IMDb user rating: 8.3/10
> IMDb user votes: 90,960
> Episode count: 82

Source: Courtesy of Columbia TriStar Home Video

39. The Kids in the Hall (1988-2021)
> IMDb user rating: 8.4/10
> IMDb user votes: 10,840
> Episode count: 119

Source: Courtesy of Sentai Filmworks

38. Made in Abyss (2017-present)
> IMDb user rating: 8.4/10
> IMDb user votes: 13,654
> Episode count: 26

Source: Courtesy of AMC Networks

37. This Is Going to Hurt (2022)
> IMDb user rating: 8.4/10
> IMDb user votes: 15,658
> Episode count: 7

Source: Courtesy of Media Blasters

36. Invader ZIM (2001-2006)
> IMDb user rating: 8.4/10
> IMDb user votes: 22,157
> Episode count: 57

Source: Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video

35. The Legend of Vox Machina (2022-present)
> IMDb user rating: 8.4/10
> IMDb user votes: 36,519
> Episode count: 25

Source: Courtesy of Channel 4 Television Corporation

34. Utopia (2013-2014)
> IMDb user rating: 8.4/10
> IMDb user votes: 49,323
> Episode count: 12

Source: Courtesy of Starz

33. Ash vs Evil Dead (2015-2018)
> IMDb user rating: 8.4/10
> IMDb user votes: 77,950
> Episode count: 30

Source: Courtesy of MGM Domestic Television Distribution

32. Stargate SG-1 (1997-2007)
> IMDb user rating: 8.4/10
> IMDb user votes: 98,115
> Episode count: 213

Source: Courtesy of Showtime Networks

31. Billions (2016-2023)
> IMDb user rating: 8.4/10
> IMDb user votes: 100,442
> Episode count: 84

Source: Courtesy of USA Network

30. Psych (2006-2014)
> IMDb user rating: 8.4/10
> IMDb user votes: 102,523
> Episode count: 121

Source: Courtesy of Cartoon Network

29. Naruto (2002-2007)
> IMDb user rating: 8.4/10
> IMDb user votes: 116,550
> Episode count: 221

Source: Courtesy of BBC America

28. Broadchurch (2013-2017)
> IMDb user rating: 8.4/10
> IMDb user votes: 120,796
> Episode count: 24

Source: Courtesy of Starz

27. Outlander (2014-present)
> IMDb user rating: 8.4/10
> IMDb user votes: 171,889
> Episode count: 92

Source: Courtesy of USA Network

26. Suits (2011-2019)
> IMDb user rating: 8.4/10
> IMDb user votes: 445,244
> Episode count: 134

Source: Courtesy of Adult Swim

25. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (2012-present)
> IMDb user rating: 8.5/10
> IMDb user votes: 30,378
> Episode count: 194

Source: Courtesy of American Broadcasting Company

24. Boston Legal (2004-2008)
> IMDb user rating: 8.5/10
> IMDb user votes: 48,692
> Episode count: 101

Source: Courtesy of Amazon Instant Video

23. Bosch (2014-2021)
> IMDb user rating: 8.5/10
> IMDb user votes: 77,683
> Episode count: 68

Source: Courtesy of Syfy

22. The Expanse (2015-2022)
> IMDb user rating: 8.5/10
> IMDb user votes: 164,054
> Episode count: 62

Source: Courtesy of USA Network

21. Mr. Robot (2015-2019)
> IMDb user rating: 8.5/10
> IMDb user votes: 404,673
> Episode count: 45

Source: Courtesy of History Channel

20. Vikings (2013-2020)
> IMDb user rating: 8.5/10
> IMDb user votes: 560,051
> Episode count: 93

Source: Courtesy of Public Broadcasting Service

19. Foyle’s War (2002-2015)
> IMDb user rating: 8.6/10
> IMDb user votes: 17,157
> Episode count: 28

Source: Courtesy of Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

18. Endeavour (2012-2023)
> IMDb user rating: 8.6/10
> IMDb user votes: 31,119
> Episode count: 36

Source: Courtesy of Public Broadcasting Service

17. Poirot (1989-2013)
> IMDb user rating: 8.6/10
> IMDb user votes: 49,197
> Episode count: 70

Source: Courtesy of Fox Family Channel

16. Mr. Bean (1990-1995)
> IMDb user rating: 8.6/10
> IMDb user votes: 127,674
> Episode count: 15

Source: Courtesy of Acorn Media Group

15. Line of Duty (2012-2021)
> IMDb user rating: 8.7/10
> IMDb user votes: 65,671
> Episode count: 37

Source: Courtesy of National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

14. Friday Night Lights (2006-2011)
> IMDb user rating: 8.7/10
> IMDb user votes: 70,103
> Episode count: 76

Source: Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video

13. The Grand Tour (2016-present)
> IMDb user rating: 8.7/10
> IMDb user votes: 80,120
> Episode count: 45

Source: Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video

12. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017-2023)
> IMDb user rating: 8.7/10
> IMDb user votes: 135,756
> Episode count: 43

Source: Courtesy of Discovery Force Channel

11. Invincible (2021-present)
> IMDb user rating: 8.7/10
> IMDb user votes: 163,649
> Episode count: 18

Source: Courtesy of Amazon Prime Video

10. Fleabag (2016-2019)
> IMDb user rating: 8.7/10
> IMDb user votes: 181,487
> Episode count: 12

Source: Courtesy of Public Broadcasting Service

9. Downton Abbey (2010-2015)
> IMDb user rating: 8.7/10
> IMDb user votes: 216,118
> Episode count: 52

Source: Courtesy of Fox Network

8. House (2004-2012)
> IMDb user rating: 8.7/10
> IMDb user votes: 488,157
> Episode count: 176

Source: Courtesy of Amazon Studios

7. The Boys (2019-present)
> IMDb user rating: 8.7/10
> IMDb user votes: 579,653
> Episode count: 32

Source: Courtesy of Crunchyroll

6. Vinland Saga (2019-present)
> IMDb user rating: 8.8/10
> IMDb user votes: 57,985
> Episode count: 48

Source: Courtesy of National Broadcasting Company

5. Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000)
> IMDb user rating: 8.8/10
> IMDb user votes: 149,054
> Episode count: 18

Source: Courtesy of Adult Swim

4. Death Note (2006-2007)
> IMDb user rating: 8.9/10
> IMDb user votes: 353,859
> Episode count: 37

Source: Courtesy of Adult Swim

3. Hunter x Hunter (2011-2014)
> IMDb user rating: 9.0/10
> IMDb user votes: 118,159
> Episode count: 148

Source: Courtesy of Lionsgate

2. The Chosen (2017-present)
> IMDb user rating: 9.3/10
> IMDb user votes: 39,426
> Episode count: 27

Source: Courtesy of Nickelodeon Network

1. Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008)
> IMDb user rating: 9.3/10
> IMDb user votes: 341,078
> Episode count: 62

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