Netflix dominates with over 700 original movies and series by late 2018, but abundance can overwhelm. Amazon Prime Video, though less hyped, delivers critically acclaimed originals like Sneaky Pete, Mozart in the Jungle, and The Man in the High Castle. As streaming experts who've reviewed hundreds of shows, we've uncovered 15 lesser-known gems hidden in Amazon's library.
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Lore is a chilling horror anthology inspired by the hit podcast. Starring Robert Patrick (Terminator 2, Charlie's Angels), each standalone episode explores dark tales of disease, mental illness, spiritualism, and werewolves. Season 1 has six episodes; Season 2 was renewed but awaits a premiere date.
Perfect for preschoolers, this stop-motion gem follows animal characters teaching science basics. It earned an Annie Award for Best Animated TV Production for Preschoolers and a Creative Arts Emmy.
Directed by Oscar-winner Alex Gibney, this series adapts America's iconic magazine with documentaries, shorts, comedy, poetry, animation, and cartoons across 11 episodes.
This award-winning sports docuseries has three seasons: Arizona Cardinals' NFL run, Los Angeles Rams' relocation drama, and Dallas Cowboys' 2017 season.
Following McLaren's Formula One pre-season testing for 2017, narrated by Michael Douglas, this four-episode series captures high-stakes racing prep.
Woody Allen's TV debut: a 1960s comedy in six 30-minute episodes where Miley Cyrus' radical Lennie Dale upends a suburban family.
Christina Ricci stars as Zelda Fitzgerald in this 1920s drama based on Therese Anne Fowler's novel. It explores her stormy marriage to F. Scott amid wild parties. Canceled after one season despite initial renewal buzz.
A hilarious '80s buddy-cop spoof framed as lost Romanian propaganda TV. Shot in Romania with local actors, then dubbed by Channing Tatum and others.
Preschool magic: Bianca grants wishes in adventures across two 13-episode seasons, with a strong mom as role model.
Japanese tokusatsu action: Haruka battles 'Amazon Cells' to retain humanity across two seasons. Asia-exclusive now; US/UK rollout eyed for mid-2018.
Amazon's first Asian original: 11 girls chase K-pop stardom in Korea's cutthroat industry. Reality TV fans will love it.
German thriller: Hotelier Lukas Franke (Matthias Schweighöfer) fights to clear his name after a cyberattack hack. Six episodes; renewed for Season 2.
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) created this comedy from the bestseller. After their father's death, brothers bond via his magical guidebook.
'80s comedy-drama: College student John Slattery works a NJ country club summer. Three seasons; ended in 2019.
Matt Bomer as rising Hollywood exec Monroe Stahr vs. his boss amid 1930s Depression and Nazi tensions. One season from F. Scott Fitzgerald's unfinished novel.
Amazon's 50+ originals (15+ in production) rival Netflix's licensed hits like Community and a $1B Lord of the Rings series. Unsure which service? See our Netflix vs. Hulu vs. Amazon Prime comparison.
