As people continue to be stuck in their homes, there's no better time to check out series that may have fallen through the cracks. One streaming service that holds several underrated gems is Amazon Prime. From Fleabag to Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, here are the best shows you probably missed on Amazon Prime.
FLEABAG
Having won six awards at the 2019 Emmy Awards and being named by President Barack Obama as one of his favorite television shows of last year, it's basically redundant to heap praise on BBC’s Fleabag. Phoebe Waller-Bridge stars as the titular unnamed woman, who consistently breaks the fourth wall in order to provide the audience with exposition and running commentary. The first season of Fleabag premiered in 2016 and the show’s second and final season concluded in 2019. Hailed by critics as a “tragic-comic masterpiece," Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s wonderful sitcom is unmissable for those with an Amazon Prime subscription.
THE BOYS
Based on a violent and gritty comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, The Boys is a dark superhero comedy with social satirical elements. The series is set in a universe where superheroes are beloved by the general public, and a malicious corporation named Vought International monetizes a superhero group called The Seven. In response, a group called The Boys come together to take down the arrogant and corrupt superhero team. After its first season premiered in 2019, The Boys is returning for a second season this year.
THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL
Set in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning Marvelous Mrs. Maisel follows a housewife who pursues a career in stand-up comedy. Rachel Brosnahan has received rave reviews for her performance as Miriam "Midge" Maisel and won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 2018. Co-Stars Tony Shalhoub and Alex Borstein have also won numerous Emmys for their performances in the series. In addition to being praised for its visually stunning production design, critics have heralded The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel as a “heartwarming” and “uplifting” tale.
CATASTROPHE
Starring comedians Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan, Catastrophe follows two single people who become a couple after an unexpected pregnancy occurs due to a fling in London. The series ran for four seasons, with its final season concluding in 2019. The series has earned rave reviews particularly for the writing, Delaney’s performance and Horgan’s acting. Legendary Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher also earned critical acclaim for her brief role in the series. Critics praised Catastrophe for its “bitterly honest” take on the often-ugly realities of marriage and parenthood.
THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE
Based on Phillip K. Dick’s chilling 1962 novel of the same name, The Man in The High Castle presents an alternative history take in which the Axis Powers won World War II. The series starts in 1962 and follows characters who come into contact with home videos and newsreels that show Japan and Germany losing the war. The characters end up discovering that the videos were created by the mysterious Man in The High Castle. The Man in The High Castle earned praise by critics for its engrossing plot and quickly developed characters.
MOZART IN THE JUNGLE
It may have been canceled after four seasons, but Mozart In The Jungle is the perfect series to binge-watch for those stuck in the house. Based on Blair Tindall's popular memoir of the same name, the series follows an oboist who has the yearning ambition to play in the New York Philharmonic. Mozart In The Jungle stars Gael García Bernal as Rodrigo, a character based upon conductor Gustavo Dudamel. The series has earned critical praise for its push towards gender quality, and its focus on the under-represented group of women conductors and composers.
BOSCH
Based on a series of novels of legendary author Michael Connelly, Bosch is one of the first original series to be produced by Amazon Prime. A police procedural that stars Titus Welliver as Los Angeles police detective Harry Bosch, the series is primarily geared towards fans of shows like NCIS and CSI. Critics have praised Welliver for his fantastic performance as the eponymous character.