3 Greatest Series to Binge on Prime Video This Week (August 10-14)

A new contender has taken the number one spot in Prime Video’s TV rankings this week: Megan Park’s Sterling Point. Starring Ella Rubin, Missi Pyle, Jay Duplass, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and more, the coming-of-age drama series follows Annie Jacobson (Rubin), who finds a totally unexpected new life for herself when she inherits an island in Canada. Highly acclaimed by critics and clearly beloved by viewers, the series has been performing well ever since it premiered on the streaming service last week. But in case that’s not quite what you’re looking for right now, there’s still a lot more to explore on the platform. So, without further ado, here’s a look at three great shows that we think you should binge this week.

For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and movies on Prime Video.

1

‘12 Monkeys’ (2015–2018)

Loosely inspired by the 1995 film, 12 Monkeys is a sci-fi mystery drama series created by Terry Matalas and Travis Fickett. The show unfolds a complicated time-travel conspiracy, following James Cole (Aaron Stanford) and Dr. Cassandra “Cassie” Railly (Amanda Schull), two strangers who must work together to prevent the mysterious “Army of the 12 Monkeys” from destroying the world. Besides Stanford and Schull, the series also stars Kirk Acevedo, Noah Bean, Todd Stashwick, Emily Hampshire, Barbara Sukowa, and more in notable roles.

12 Monkeys isn’t an easy show to get into, even for fans of the movie, and its first season has plenty of off-putting flaws. However, it’s worth sticking with it, as the show significantly improves as it progresses, eventually evolving into a genuinely thrilling time-travel series with deeply philosophical themes. An underrated cult classic, the show ended its four-season run with high acclaim and earned several accolades during its original broadcast, including awards for its cinematography from both the American and Canadian Societies of Cinematographers.

2

‘Death Note’ (2006–2007)

Based on the manga series by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note is a dark fantasy anime series animated by Madhouse. The story follows high school student Light Yagami, who discovers a supernatural book that kills anyone whose name is written in it and decides to use it to rid the world of evil, coming into conflict with an enigmatic detective committed to bringing him down. Directed by Tetsurō Araki, the show stars Mamoru Miyano, Kappei Yamaguchi, Nakamura Shidō II, Aya Hirano, Noriko Hidaka, and Nozomu Sasaki in key voice roles.

Easily one of the most iconic anime series of all time, Death Note is a beloved show that commands legions of fans around the world. While its final episodes are a bit of a disappointment, the majority of the show is an extremely well-written mystery thriller that’s sure to excite and engage genre fans. The series is also a great entry point for viewers who may be new to anime, with mature storytelling and compelling characters.

3

‘Desperate Housewives’ (2004–2012)

A 2000s TV landmark, Desperate Housewives is a mystery comedy-drama series created by Marc Cherry. Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, and Eva Longoria star as four close-knit housewives living in a seemingly perfect neighborhood who navigate crimes, mysteries, and dark secrets after the suicide of their friend and neighbor (Brenda Strong). The show also stars Nicollette Sheridan, Dana Delany, and Vanessa Williams in key supporting roles.

Over the course of 180 episodes across eight seasons, Desperate Housewives became a true pop culture phenomenon of its time, building a massive international following. Earning near-universal acclaim for its narrative, dialogue, and performances, it’s a gorgeously produced show with engaging characters and storylines, not to mention some iconic characters brought to life through the stellar talents of its lead cast. The series bagged several accolades during its run, including seven Emmys, three Golden Globes, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a spiritual sequel, Wisteria Lane, is currently in development.