This year's most buzzworthy Prime originals include a highly anticipated video game adaptation, an endearing coming-of-age drama, and a hit animated D&D spin-off.

From streaming to broadcast, it's safe to say that television had a fantastic year in 2025. Medical procedurals came back in a big way with The Pitt, Severance continued to unlock its puzzle box and Pluribus snuck in at the last minute to blow everyone away.

The best 2025 new and returning Prime Video shows ranged from intense action thrillers, coming-of-age romance dramas, and acclaimed animated series.

Reacher is a hard-hitting (quite literally) action series that has become one of Prime Video’s biggest crowd pleasers. The series, based on Lee Child’s Jack Reacher novels, follows former U.S. Army military police investigator Jack Reacher ( Alan Ritchson) as he navigates the trouble he somehow always finds himself in.

Young Sherlock will launch on Amazon Prime Video in 2026, though an exact release date has yet to be announced. A Reddit user weighed in on a discussion thread titled "Sherlock Holmes is the best classic literature character ever," declaring that Sherlock was "one of the best books I've ever read".

Amazon Prime Video's top 10 shows in 2025 include Reacher, The Family Man and Panchayat. Each series features gripping narratives and notable casts.

James Wan produced a new thriller series based on the novel 56 Days. The show will debut on Wednesday February 18 2026 on Prime Video. Fans can stream the serie

Beast Games Season 2 will be showing on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories worldwide. The first series is also still available to stream on the platform. In yet another sign of confidence, the series has already been renewed for a third season, confirmed at the Amazon Upfront presentation in May.

The popular Prime Video series was removed from the streaming platform sooner than expected, sparking fan backlash.

Based on the 2026 calendar, Prime Video has a dozen anticipated series that will fulfill every viewer's favorite genre.

Discover why Prime Video's Bosch, a gripping 7-season crime drama, outshines the popular Reacher series regardless of its current status.