‘Fear the Walking Dead’ and Every Other TV Show Leaving Amazon Prime This Week
If you were planning a last-minute binge, this is your heads up. A big batch of series is set to leave on Sunday, August 31, so you have just a few days to catch them before they rotate out. Everything below includes quick plot and cast details to help you pick what to watch while there is still time.
The list spans crime dramas, classic westerns, international hits, reality favorites, and recent docuseries. Each entry notes that it leaves on Sunday, August 31, and gives you the core info you need at a glance. Dive in, queue up what you care about, and set your watchlist for the week.
‘Professor T’ (2021–)

This British remake follows criminology professor Jasper Tempest at the University of Cambridge as he assists police with difficult cases while managing obsessive routines. Ben Miller leads the cast with Emma Naomi as DS Lisa Donckers, Barney White as DS Dan Winters, Frances de la Tour as Adelaide Tempest, and Juliet Aubrey as DCI Christina Brand. Adapted from the Belgian original by Paul Piedfort, the series was developed for television by Matt Baker with early episodes directed by Dries Vos. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
Episodes are produced by Eagle Eye Drama and often weave Tempest’s precise habits into casework across Cambridge and beyond. Story arcs explore the professor’s past and his complicated relationship with colleagues as each chapter resolves a self-contained investigation. Make time for ‘Professor T’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘Unforgotten’ (2015–)

Cold cases come back to life as DCI Cassie Stuart and DI Sunny Khan reopen decades-old investigations with new evidence and modern forensics. The series was created and written by Chris Lang and stars Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar, with Sinéad Keenan joining later as DCI Jess James. Mainstreet Pictures produces the drama, which structures each season around a single case and a new ensemble of suspects and witnesses. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
The show is filmed around London and the Home Counties and is known for revealing victims’ stories alongside police work. Each season builds a narrative that connects present day discoveries with long-buried secrets. Catch ‘Unforgotten’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘Fosca Innocenti’ (2022–)

Deputy police chief Fosca Innocenti leads investigations in the Tuscan city of Arezzo while balancing friendships and an evolving romance. Vanessa Incontrada plays Fosca with Francesco Arca as Cosimo and a recurring team that supports her across stand-alone cases. The series premiered on Canale 5 with stories that draw on local culture and settings. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
Episodes pair character beats with mysteries that highlight Tuscany’s towns and countryside. Case files range from family disputes to corporate intrigue while Fosca’s leadership holds the squad together. Watch ‘Fosca Innocenti’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘Captain Sharif’ (2013–2019)

Known in France as ‘Cherif’, the series follows Captain Kader Cherif as he solves cases in Lyon with a knack for classic television references and clever deductions. Abdelhafid Metalsi stars as Cherif with Carole Bianic as his partner Adeline Briard. The show was created by Lionel Olenga, Laurent Scalese, and Stéphane Drouet and aired on France 2 across multiple seasons. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
Stories mix humor with procedural beats as the central duo navigate personal shifts and new team dynamics over time. Locations in and around Lyon give the investigations a distinct look while each episode wraps a fresh mystery. Finish ‘Captain Sharif’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘Fear the Walking Dead’ (2015–2023)

Set in the same universe as ‘The Walking Dead’, this companion series begins with the outbreak’s earliest days and follows families and survivors as they adapt to a changed world. Created by Robert Kirkman and Dave Erickson, it stars Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis, Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Colman Domingo, and later Lennie James crossing over as Morgan Jones. Production moved locations across seasons with Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg serving as showrunners in later years. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
Across eight seasons the ensemble evolves as communities rise and fall from Los Angeles to Mexico and beyond. The series completed its run in 2023 with arcs that closed out long-running character journeys. Line up ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein’ (2023)

This docuseries revisits the Ed Gein case using newly surfaced recordings, investigative files, and interviews to examine the crimes and the cultural legacy that followed. Directed by James Buddy Day, it presents archival materials with context from historians and law enforcement voices. The limited series originally premiered on MGM Plus. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
Each episode explores Gein’s life in Plainfield, the discovery of his crimes, and how the case influenced later books and films. The focus remains on evidence and first-person accounts rather than dramatization. Watch ‘Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘When Calls the Heart’ (2014–)

Inspired by Janette Oke’s novels, the series follows schoolteacher Elizabeth Thatcher as she builds a life in a small Canadian mining town. Erin Krakow leads the ensemble with Pascale Hutton, Kavan Smith, Chris McNally, Kevin McGarry, and Jack Wagner among the long-running cast. Developed for television by Michael Landon Jr., the show has aired for multiple seasons with holiday specials and seasonal arcs. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
Stories track town politics, family relationships, and frontier challenges as the community grows. New characters arrive over time and earlier favorites return for turning points in Elizabeth’s personal and professional life. Plan your ‘When Calls the Heart’ viewing before Sunday, August 31.
‘Unit One’ (2000–2004)

The Danish series known as ‘Rejseholdet’ follows a mobile task force that travels nationwide to support local police on major crimes. Charlotte Fich stars as Ingrid Dahl with Mads Mikkelsen as Allan Fischer and Lars Brygmann as Thomas La Cour. Created by Peter Thorsboe, the show earned an International Emmy for best drama series. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
Cases unfold over multiple episodes with forensic detail and team dynamics that evolve as the unit moves between jurisdictions. Production highlights Denmark’s varied settings while balancing investigation and character life. Finish ‘Unit One’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘Imma Tataranni’ (2019–)

Based on novels by Mariolina Venezia, the series centers on Imma Tataranni, a determined magistrate working cases in Matera. Vanessa Scalera plays Imma with Massimiliano Gallo as her husband Pietro and Alessio Lapice as Carabiniere Ippazio Calogiuri. The show airs on Rai 1 and blends legal strategy with field investigations across Basilicata. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
Episodes explore corruption, family stakes, and regional traditions while Imma’s work tests her marriage and alliances. The stories often connect personal history with official duties as cases reach trial. Watch ‘Imma Tataranni: Deputy Prosecutor’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘All the Queen’s Men’ (2021–)

Set in Atlanta, the drama follows Marilyn Madam DeVille as she runs a successful club and faces rivals, law enforcement pressure, and shifting loyalties. Eva Marcille leads the cast with Raquel Palmer and Michael Bolwaire among the ensemble. The series is based on Christian Keyes’s book ‘Ladies Night’ and is produced by Tyler Perry Studios. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
Season arcs introduce new threats to Madam’s business while deepening relationships inside her inner circle. The show pairs power plays with personal fallout as Madam protects her empire. Catch ‘All the Queen’s Men’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘Consuelo’ (2024–)

Set in Mexico City in the mid 1950s, ‘Consuelo’ follows a high-society housewife who is abandoned by her husband and discovers that selling personal massagers can keep her family afloat as she raises two young children. Created by Juan Carlos Aparicio Schlesinger and Mateo Stivelberg, it stars Cassandra Sánchez Navarro as Consuelo de Portillo with Erick Chapa, Catherine Siachoque, Eileen Yáñez, and Lincoln Palomeque in key roles. Kenya Márquez directs episodes with scripts by Larissa Andrade, Carlos Algara, and Florencia Castillo. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
Produced by The Mediapro Studio with TelevisaUnivision, the first season runs ten episodes with period detail as Consuelo builds a discreet sales network among women navigating rigid social rules. Storylines track business partners and moral crusaders who threaten her livelihood while family ties complicate every decision. Finish ‘Consuelo’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘A Chef’s Life’ (2013–2018)

Chef Vivian Howard chronicles her return to eastern North Carolina as she opens and runs a restaurant while exploring regional foodways. Vivian appears with husband and business partner Ben Knight and a community of farmers and producers. The series was directed by Cynthia Hill and produced by Markay Media for public television, earning a Peabody Award and a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Culinary Host. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
Episodes mix kitchen work with trips to fields and festivals as ingredients like corn, collards, and sweet potatoes move from farm to menu. The show documents the challenges of restaurant life and seasonal cooking. Watch ‘A Chef’s Life’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘Helter Skelter: An American Myth’ (2020)

This six-part docuseries reexamines the Manson family and the crimes that reshaped American culture using archival footage and new interviews. Directed by Lesley Chilcott, it traces the timeline from the commune’s formation through the investigation and trials with context from historians and witnesses. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
The series presents materials in a chronological build that connects personal testimonies with the broader social climate of the late 1960s. Each chapter highlights sources and evidence to separate myth from record. Catch ‘Helter Skelter: An American Myth’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘McDonald & Dodds’ (2020–)

Set in Bath, this crime drama pairs ambitious DCI Lauren McDonald with methodical DS Dodds as they tackle high-profile cases. Tala Gouveia and Jason Watkins lead the cast with Robert Murphy as the creator. Feature-length episodes combine puzzle-box plotting with character interplay against the city’s Georgian backdrops. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
Stories bring in guest stars as suspects and witnesses while the central duo learn to trust each other’s strengths. Production makes frequent use of Bath locations and surrounding countryside. Make time for ‘McDonald & Dodds’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘Bonanza’ (1959–1973)

This classic western follows the Cartwright family on the Ponderosa Ranch near Virginia City during the 1860s. Created by David Dortort, it stars Lorne Greene as patriarch Ben Cartwright with Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker, and Michael Landon as his sons Adam, Hoss, and Little Joe. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
The long run features standalone tales of frontier justice, family loyalty, and community life with a wide roster of guest actors. The series was among the first major primetime dramas filmed regularly in color. Watch ‘Bonanza’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘Endeavour’ (2012–2023)

A prequel to ‘Inspector Morse’, the series follows a young Endeavour Morse as a constable and later detective in 1960s and 1970s Oxford. Shaun Evans stars as Morse with Roger Allam as DI Fred Thursday. Russell Lewis created and wrote the series, drawing on characters by Colin Dexter, and Mammoth Screen produced the run that concluded in 2023. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
Cases echo the intellectual style of the original while exploring Morse’s personal history and the changing city. The finale ties into the broader Morse canon and sets the stage for the character’s future. Finish ‘Endeavour’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘T-Pain’s School of Business’ (2018–2020)

Rapper and entrepreneur T-Pain visits startups and small companies to learn how founders build products and brands, from concept to marketing. The series aired on Fuse across two seasons with episodes that profile innovators in food, fashion, gaming, and tech. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
Each installment follows T-Pain through labs, shops, and studios while teams explain prototypes, funding, and customer growth. The format emphasizes hands-on demos and candid founder conversations. Watch ‘T-Pain’s School of Business’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘Call of the Night’ (2022)

Adapted from Kotoyama’s manga, this anime follows Kou Yamori, a restless teenager who meets vampire Nazuna Nanakusa and explores nocturnal freedom in the city. Tomoyuki Itamura directs for Liden Films with series composition by Michiko Yokote and music that features the duo Creepy Nuts. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
The thirteen-episode season builds Kou’s wish to become a vampire around rules that challenge what it means to fall in love. Voice leads include Gen Sato as Kou and Sora Amamiya as Nazuna with an ensemble of human and vampire classmates. Catch ‘Call of the Night’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘On Patrol: Live’ (2022–)

This reality series follows police departments around the United States with live segments supplemented by field packages and updates. Dan Abrams hosts with Sean Sticks Larkin and Curtis Wilson providing analysis as cameras ride along with officers on patrol. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
The format uses dashcams and body-worn cameras to present calls for service in real time while producers share context on policies and local conditions. Episodes alternate between agencies as events develop. Watch ‘On Patrol: Live’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘The Ex-Wife’ (2022)

Based on the novel by Jess Ryder, this four-part thriller follows Tasha, a young woman who suspects her husband’s ex is meddling in her marriage and life. Celine Buckens stars as Tasha with Tom Mison as Jack, Janet Montgomery as Jen, and Jordan Stephens as Sam. The miniseries was produced for Channel 5 and Paramount Plus. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
The plot unfolds through shifting perspectives as Tasha digs into past relationships and discovers secrets that put her at risk. Each episode escalates the stakes toward a final reveal. Finish ‘The Ex-Wife’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘Chesapeake Shores’ (2016–2022)

Based on Sherryl Woods’s novels, the series follows the O’Brien family as Abby returns to her hometown and reconnects with relatives and a former love. Meghan Ory leads the cast with Treat Williams, Barbara Niven, Laci J Mailey, Emilie Ullerup, Brendan Penny, Andrew Francis, and later Robert Buckley among the ensemble. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
The show aired six seasons that covered career juggling, new ventures, and relationships around Chesapeake Shores. Seasonal arcs often centered on family milestones and community projects. Watch ‘Chesapeake Shores’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘The Milton Berle Show’ (1966–1967)

This variety program marked a later-career return for Milton Berle with sketches, monologues, and musical guests in weekly installments. The format updated his earlier television style for a new run that featured frequent celebrity appearances. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
Episodes collected comedy bits with recurring characters alongside guest performers and specialty acts. The series connected a legendary vaudeville and early TV figure with audiences during the mid-1960s. Catch ‘The Milton Berle Show’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘Blood’ (2015)

This Korean medical fantasy drama centers on Park Ji-sang, a surgeon who is also a vampire, as he battles a deadly virus and a rival physician inside a top hospital. Ahn Jae-hyun stars as Ji-sang with Ku Hye-sun as Yoo Ri-ta and Ji Jin-hee as Lee Jae-wook. The series aired on KBS2 across twenty episodes. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
The show blends hospital cases with conspiracies around a mutating pathogen that ties into Ji-sang’s condition. Direction is credited to Ki Min-soo with episodes building toward a clash between medical ethics and power. Finish ‘Blood’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘The Madame Blanc Mysteries’ (2021–)

Antiques dealer Jean White relocates to the South of France and helps solve crimes that hinge on art history and valuable objects. Sally Lindsay stars as Jean with Steve Edge, Sue Vincent, and Alex Gaumond among the regular cast. Co-created by Sally Lindsay and Sue Vincent, the series airs on Channel 5 and Acorn TV. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
Cases unfold in and around the fictional village of Sainte Victoire with each mystery tied to a specific piece and its provenance. The production comes from Saffron Cherry and Clapperboard with Dermot Boyd directing episodes. Watch ‘The Madame Blanc Mysteries’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘Single, Out’ (2023–)

This Australian comedy drama follows Adam, a young artist in Melbourne who comes out after his first sexual experience and tries to balance work, family, and new relationships. Created, written, and directed by Lee Galea, it stars Will Hutchins as Adam with Steven Christou as his brother Clayton and Adam Mountain as best friend Josh. The series is produced by Indie Melbourne Productions with short-form episodes. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
Recurring players include Julie-Anna Evans as Krystal, Ryan Stewart as Marco, Jake Hyde as Gabe, and Jaive Arlee McEwan as Dazi. Storylines track Adam’s gallery work, dating missteps, and the fallout when secrets surface. Finish ‘Single, Out’ before Sunday, August 31.
‘Amityville: An Origin Story’ (2023)

This four-part docuseries traces the 1974 DeFeo murders and the later stories that turned the Amityville house into a pop-culture phenomenon. The production presents interviews with investigators, journalists, and family acquaintances alongside archival footage and photos. It leaves on Sunday, August 31.
Each episode examines how real events intersected with books and films that shaped the legend over decades. The series situates the case within the media landscape of the time and follows how the narrative evolved. Watch ‘Amityville: An Origin Story’ before Sunday, August 31.
Share which of these you plan to watch before they leave on Sunday, August 31 in the comments.


