We get it – there are a lot of Amazon Prime Video TV shows to choose from. As with any streaming platform, there are plenty of kick-ass shows to be found, buried in some not-so-kick-ass TV shows. So, we’ve narrowed it down to the best of the best across a range of different categories, from the best new series to the best dramas, comedies, thrillers and more.

Think of us like IMDB/Rotten Tomato/data crunching ninjas who’ve scoured the internet to find the best shows on Amazon Prime. We’ve read reviews from critics and fans alike to get a real gauge of what’s worthy of your time – no snooze-fest TV shows here! And, with this list of the best Amazon Prime TV shows having roughly an IMDB score of 7 or higher– ya know it’s good stuff.

When it comes to unearthing the top shows to put on your radar, it really comes down to what you’re in the mood for. Some of us prefer a light-hearted romp across the country with Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond in The Grand Tour, while others will be looking to deep dive into the darkened world of The Boys. The important thing is to put yourself first and think about what you really want to watch. Below, we’ve split the best series on Amazon Prime Video into categories, working across new releases, action, comedy, drama and thrillers. Whatever you’re into, Amazon has you covered.

Looking at the last few months on Amazon Prime Video, the streaming service has dished up some great new series to sink your teeth into, but one super-sized addition reigns supreme. Here are the best new series on Amazon Prime Video Australia.

Release year: 2022Director: J.A. Bayona

Stars: Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Charlie Vickers

IMDB rating: 6.9

Release year: 2021Director: Stephen Merchant

Stars: Rhianne Barreto, Darren Boyd, Gamba Cole

IMDB rating: 7.7

Release year: 2022Director: Jamie Babbit

Stars: Abbi Jacobson, Chanté Adams, D’Arcy Carden

IMDB rating: 7.4

Where the good stuff lies, Amazon Prime Video’s drama category is one of the best in the platform’s arsenal. From the brooding fantasy instalment The Wheel of Time to the tense and terrifying moments captured in Yellowstone prequel 1883, the streaming platform is eager to dish out some serious thrills and spills. Here are the best drama series on Amazon Prime Australia.

Release year: 2021Director: Uta Briesewitz

Stars: Rosamund Pike, Daniel Henney, Madeleine Madden

IMDB rating: 7.1

Release year: 2021Director: Taylor Sheridan

Stars: Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill

IMDB rating: 8.8

Release year: 2021Director: Brad Gustafson

Stars: D’Leanne Lewis, Simon Cohen, Gavin Rubinstein

IMDB rating: 6.1

If you’re looking to transport yourself to another dimension, or perhaps just to another century, only the best sci-fi on Amazon Prime Video will do. An often overlooked genre, sci-fi series have emerged as a major drawcard for the platform over the past few years, led by big-budget superhero hits like The Boys and some tense and confusing additions like Josh Brolin’s Outer Range. Here are the best sci-fi series on Amazon Prime Video Australia.

Release year: 2019Director: Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen

Stars: Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr

IMDB rating: 8.7

Release year: 2020Director: Greg Daniels

Stars: Robbie Amell, Andy Allo, Allegra Edwards

IMDB rating: 7.9

Release year: 2022Director: Jennifer Getzinger

Stars: Josh Brolin, Imogen Poots, Lili Taylor

IMDB rating: 7.1

Release year: 2022Director: Christopher McQuarrie

Stars: Alan Ritchson, Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald

IMDB rating: 8.1

Want to work out your funny bone? Turns out Amazon Prime Video has got something for that, with the streaming service adept at dishing out laughs by the bucketload. The platform has managed to nab some famous faces for a few originals, including Hot Fuzz and Sean of the Dead favourites Nick Frost and Simon Pegg in Truth Seekers, along with Phoebe Waller-Bridge in her runaway hit Fleabag. Here are the best Amazon Prime comedy series.

Release year: 2016Director: Harry Bradbeer

Stars: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Sian Clifford, Olivia Colman

IMDB rating: 8.7

Release year: 2016Director: Phil Churchward

Stars: Jeremy Clarkson, James May, Richard Hammond

IMDB rating: 8.7

Release year: 2020Director: Jim Field Smith

Stars: Nick Frost, Malcolm McDowell, Samson Kayo

IMDB rating: 7.0

Spooky, cooky and altogether uncomfortable, Amazon Prime Video’s foray into the thriller and horror genres has been masterful. Where other streaming services have gone for a quantity-over-quality approach, Bezos and the gang have taken a much more refined stance. The titles are few and far between, but with the likes of Nicole Kidman leading the charge, you can’t really go wrong. here are the best Amazon Prime Video thrillers and horror shows.

Release year: 2021Director: Jonathan Levine

Stars: Nicole Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Michael Shannon

IMDB rating: 7/10

Release year: 2022Director: Antoine Fuqua

Stars: Chris Pratt, Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch

IMDB rating: 8/10

Don’t have an Amazon Prime TV account and not looking to get one anytime soon? No worries! Why not have a browse of some of the best movies and shows on Netflix?