3 Prime Video Shows You Need to Binge This Week

After a long run at the top of Prime Video’s TV rankings, the post-apocalyptic series Fallout has been dethroned by a new contender: MrBeast’s reality competition show Beast Games. The series, which sees 1,000 contestants compete for the largest cash prize in reality TV history, has been a target of controversy and negative reviews ever since it first premiered in 2024, but it has proven massively popular with Prime Video subscribers, becoming the streaming service’s most-watched unscripted series ever. But in case you’re not one of those millions of fans, the service still has more great shows for you to check out, from intense dramas to silly, zany comedies. So, without further ado, here’s a look at three great shows that we think you should binge on Prime Video this week.

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

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‘The Night Manager’ (2016–Present)

Jonathan Pine riding a motorcyle with a teen boy sitting behind him in The Night Manager Season 2

Based on the 1993 novel by John le Carré, The Night Manager is a spy thriller series adapted for television by David Farr and starring Tom Hiddleston as former military officer-turned-hotel manager Jonathan Pine. The first season, directed by Susanne Bier, sees Jonathan recruited for a dangerous mission to infiltrate the inner circle of charismatic arms dealer Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie). Season 1 also stars Olivia Colman, Tom Hollander, David Harewood, and Elizabeth Debicki, and the show’s second season adds Diego Calva, Camila Morrone, Hayley Squires, and more to the cast.

The Night Manager originally premiered in 2016 on BBC One in the UK, receiving rave reviews from critics and earning several accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globes. A highly absorbing spy series anchored by the performances of its star-studded ensemble, the show proved to be one of the most popular entries in its genre in the 21st century, and in 2024, it was renewed for two more seasons, with Season 2 premiering in the UK on January 1, 2026. It’s easily one of the best TV adaptations of John le Carré’s work, and arguably Hiddleston’s best performance on the small screen, making it a must-watch for fans of both creative icons.

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‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ (2000–2004)

Yu-Gi-Oh!'s cast of characters holding their game cards. — Yu-Gi-Oh!’s cast of characters holding their game cards.

The second anime adaptation of Kazuki Takahashi’s Yu-Gi-Oh! manga series, Yu-Gi-Oh! (known in Japan as Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters) follows Yugi Muto, a high school student. After completing an ancient Egyptian artifact known as the Millennium Puzzle, Yugi revives the spirit of a pharaoh and is forced to take part in a tournament to save the imprisoned soul of his grandfather. The original Japanese voice cast includes Shunsuke Kazama, Hiroki Takahashi, Maki Saitou, and more, with Jay Snyder, Vinnie Penna, Amy Birnbaum, and others voicing the English dub.

Though it’s technically the second adaptation, this version of Yu-Gi-Oh! is the most widely known, and it had a very successful run both in Japan and internationally. The show’s popularity spawned an expansive franchise that includes multiple series and three films. It also popularized the Duel Monsters card game, turning it into a global cultural phenomenon that became a key landmark of 2000s pop culture.

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‘The 10th Kingdom’ (2000)

Scott Cohen's Wolf standing with Kimberly Williams-Paisley's Virginia in The 10th Kingdom — Scott Cohen’s Wolf standing with Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s Virginia in The 10th Kingdom

A fairy tale fantasy miniseries written by Simon Moore, The 10th Kingdom is an early example of a series that considers what happens to fairy tale characters after their “happily ever afters.” Starring Kimberly Williams and John Larroquette, the series follows a young woman and her father as they are magically transported from New York City to the world of fairy tales, where they must help defeat the Evil Queen (Dianne Wiest) and find a way back home. The show also stars Scott Cohen, Ed O’Neill, Daniel Lapaine, Ann-Margret, Rutger Hauer, Camryn Manheim, Warwick Davis, and more in key roles.

Originally broadcast on NBC in 2000, The 10th Kingdom was very favorably received in its day and earned multiple accolades, including an Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Design. It’s a fun, quirky show that blends modern-day sensibilities with the childish and somewhat campy setting of classic fairy tales, but it has sadly become largely forgotten by audiences these days. However, if you’re a fan of shows like Once Upon a Time and movies like Enchanted, you’re sure to fall in love with this charming and imaginative 2000s series.