‘Gen V’ Is Amazon Prime’s Most-Watched Show of the Week: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Shows

Prime Video’s lineup this week spans superhero satire, swoony YA drama, ripped-from-life docuseries, and high-stakes thrillers. Below is the full rundown of what viewers are flocking to right now, with quick, useful details on plots, creators, and who’s starring in each title.

You’ll find returning favorites alongside brand-new 2025 premieres. Each entry includes core credits—creators, showrunners, and principal cast—plus a brief on what the series is about and where it fits within its franchise or source material.

10. ‘We Were Liars’ (2025– )

Developed by Julie Plec and Carina Adly MacKenzie from E. Lockhart’s novel, this psychological thriller stars Emily Alyn Lind as Cadence alongside Caitlin FitzGerald, Mamie Gummer, Candice King, Rahul Kohli, and others. The eight-episode first season premiered June 18, 2025, on Prime Video.

Set on a private island off the Massachusetts coast, the story revisits a fateful summer as Cadence pieces together fractured memories to uncover what really happened to her and her cousins. Cast and crew breakdowns confirm key creatives, with Plec and MacKenzie serving as showrunners.

9. ‘The Chosen’ (2019– )

Created, directed, and co-written by Dallas Jenkins, ‘The Chosen’ is a multi-season drama about the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth, with Jonathan Roumie portraying Jesus and Shahar Isaac, Elizabeth Tabish, and Paras Patel among the ensemble. The series has expanded distribution internationally while continuing production.

Episodes explore gospel narratives with added character backstories, with consultants from multiple Christian traditions advising on historical and cultural context. Production and distribution updates have tracked its growth in audience and reach.

8. ‘Countdown’ (2025– )

Created and showrun by Derek Haas, ‘Countdown’ stars Jensen Ackles, Jessica Camacho, Violett Beane, Elliot Knight, Uli Latukefu, and Eric Dane. It premiered June 25, 2025, on Prime Video.

The series follows an LAPD detective drafted onto a covert multi-agency task force after a brazen killing, unraveling a wider threat across its 13-episode first season. Full credits and early reviews frame it as a brisk, procedural-leaning action drama.

7. ‘The Terminal List’ (2022– )

Based on Jack Carr’s novel and created for television by David DiGilio, the original series stars Chris Pratt as Navy SEAL James Reece, with Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch, and Riley Keough among the principal cast. Season 1 comprises eight episodes on Prime Video.

The show’s success spurred a growing franchise: Prime Video announced a second season and greenlit the ‘Dark Wolf’ prequel focusing on Ben Edwards. Casting updates for the forthcoming season continued through 2025.

6. ‘Cocaine Quarterback: Signal-Caller for the Cartel’ (2025)

This three-episode docuseries tracks the real-life saga of Owen Hanson, a former USC athlete who moved from illegal bookmaking into international cocaine trafficking. Directed by Jody McVeigh-Schultz, it is available exclusively on Prime Video.

The series details Hanson’s dealings with a figure known as “Robin Hood 702,” the consequent financial disaster, and the ensuing federal investigation. Episode listings and the official series page confirm the release timing and streaming availability.

5. ‘The Girlfriend’ (2025)

A psychological drama adapted from Michelle Frances’s novel, ‘The Girlfriend’ stars Olivia Cooke as Cherry and Robin Wright as Laura, alongside Laurie Davidson and Waleed Zuaiter. The six-episode series streams on Prime Video; Wright also directed on the project.

The plot examines a tense, class-charged standoff between a mother and her son’s new partner that spirals into suspicion and deceit. The series premiered September 10, 2025, and has been covered for its performances and questions about future seasons.

4. ‘Hotel Costiera’ (2025)

An Italian limited series set on the Amalfi Coast, ‘Hotel Costiera’ follows Daniel De Luca, an ex-Marine who serves as a fixer for a luxury hotel. The series was created by Elena Bucaccio and Francesco Arlanch, directed by Adam Bernstein and Giacomo Martelli, and stars Jesse Williams with an ensemble international cast. It debuted in September 2025 on Prime Video.

Across six episodes, the show blends action and mystery against high-end hospitality intrigue, with Amazon MGM Studios and Lux Vide among the producers. Festival previews and a late-summer trailer rollout preceded its streaming release.

3. ‘The Terminal List: Dark Wolf’ (2025– )

This prequel to ‘The Terminal List’ is created by Jack Carr and David DiGilio and centers on Ben Edwards (Taylor Kitsch), tracing his journey from Navy SEAL to CIA special operations. The cast includes Tom Hopper and a returning Chris Pratt; the series premiered on August 27, 2025.

Filmed in Hungary and released weekly after a three-episode launch, the season delivers an origin arc that feeds directly into the flagship series; reporting and interviews have highlighted its practical-effects action and franchise expansion plans.

2. ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ (2022–2025)

Created by Jenny Han and based on her best-selling trilogy, the series stars Lola Tung as Belly, Christopher Briney as Conrad, and Gavin Casalegno as Jeremiah, alongside Sean Kaufman and others. It premiered in 2022 and concluded with an expanded third season in 2025.

Following the series finale, Prime Video confirmed a feature film continuation with Han writing and directing; cast interviews have teased where relationships may land as the story moves to the big screen. All seasons stream on Prime Video.

1. ‘Gen V’ (2023– )

A satirical superhero series set at Godolkin University, ‘Gen V’ is developed by Craig Rosenberg, Evan Goldberg, and Eric Kripke as a spin-off of ‘The Boys’ and draws loosely from the ‘We Gotta Go Now’ comics arc by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. The show stars Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, London Thor and Derek Luh (as Jordan Li), Asa Germann, and Sean Patrick Thomas; Season 2 adds Hamish Linklater. Michele Fazekas serves as showrunner.

The story follows young Supes competing for Vought stardom while uncovering secret programs like The Woods and its successors. Season 2 continues after events in ‘The Boys’ Season 4 with weekly releases through October 2025; coverage has also noted tributes surrounding the late Chance Perdomo (Andre).

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