Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Amazon Prime, Including ‘Curious George’

It’s a packed weekend on Prime Video, with a fresh mix of originals, returning favorites, classic animation, and buzzy imports landing right in time for a couch marathon. To help you line up your queue, we’ve pulled together ten titles that span teen romance, sweeping biblical drama, techno-thrillers, fantasy, comfort-watch cartoons, and more.

Each entry below sticks to the essentials—what it’s about and who made it—so you can scan quickly and press play. We’ve prioritized the newest arrivals first, then Prime Video originals, followed by classic or historically important projects.

‘A Star Brighter Than the Sun’ (2025– )

This new anime series adapts Kazune Kawahara’s shōjo manga about Sae, a tall, self-conscious high-schooler, and her childhood friend Kōki as their dynamic shifts from friendship toward first love. The story tracks their day-to-day school life and the small, pivotal choices that push them closer together, framed by music themes “Stellar Days” and “Saishin-wa.”

The TV adaptation is produced by Studio KAI and directed by Aya Kobayashi, with series composition by Yasuhiro Nakanishi and character designs by Jinfeng Zeng. The score comes from Natsumi Tabuchi and Miki Sakurai, and the voice cast includes Minori Fujidera as Sae and Yūki Ono as Kōki.

‘House of David’ (2025– )

Set after David’s victory over Goliath, this historical drama follows his rise as he navigates palace politics, shifting alliances, and family rivalries on the path to kingship. Episodes trace the changing power balance between David and Saul while spotlighting court intrigue and the religious, cultural, and military context around them.

Created by Jon Erwin, the series stars Michael Iskander as David, Ali Suliman as King Saul, Ayelet Zurer as Queen Ahinoam, Stephen Lang as Samuel, Indy Lewis as Mychal, Ethan Kai as Jonathan, and Martyn Ford as Goliath. Directors across the season include Jon Erwin, Jon Gunn, Alexandra La Roche, and Michael Nankin, with writing by Erwin, Gunn, N. D. Wilson, Bekah Hubbell, Laura Kenar, and Jonathan Lloyd Walker and a score by Kevin, Sean, and Deana Kiner.

‘The Capture’ (2019– )

This conspiracy thriller opens with a legal case involving seemingly damning CCTV evidence and quickly widens into a larger web of manipulated video, surveillance overreach, and information warfare. Detective Rachel Carey’s investigations pull her into operations that blur the line between truth and fabrication as political stakes escalate.

Created, written, and initially directed by Ben Chanan, the series stars Holliday Grainger as DI Carey with Callum Turner, Ben Miles, Laura Haddock, Lia Williams, Barry Ward, Ralph Ineson, and Ron Perlman. Produced by Heyday Television and NBCUniversal International Studios, episodes typically run 40–50 minutes.

‘The Magicians’ (2015–2020)

Based on Lev Grossman’s novels, this fantasy series begins when Quentin Coldwater enrolls at Brakebills University and discovers that magic is real—and dangerously unpredictable. Storylines track Quentin and his friends through spellcraft mishaps, alternate timelines, and the parallel realm of Fillory while exploring the emotional cost of wielding power.

Developed for television by Sera Gamble and John McNamara, the ensemble includes Jason Ralph, Stella Maeve, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Hale Appleman, Arjun Gupta, and Summer Bishil. The series was produced by Universal Content Productions with executive producers Michael London, John McNamara, and Sera Gamble.

‘Curious George’ (2006–2022)

This long-running animated favorite follows the inquisitive monkey George and the Man with the Yellow Hat across two short adventures per episode, with stories that blend gentle problem-solving and STEM-flavored curiosity. Recurring characters include Professor Wiseman, Chef Pisghetti, and Hundley the doorman’s dachshund companion.

Developed by Joe Fallon, the show features Frank Welker as George’s vocal effects and Jeff Bennett as the Man with the Yellow Hat. William H. Macy narrated the first season, with Rino Romano narrating later seasons; executive producers include Ron Howard and Brian Grazer through Imagine Entertainment alongside WGBH Boston and Universal Animation Studios.

‘The Pink Panther Show’ (1969)

This television package stitches together theatrical ‘The Pink Panther’ shorts and companion series like ‘The Inspector’ and ‘The Ant and the Aardvark’ with new TV bumpers. The format typically sandwiches an ‘Inspector’ short between two ‘Pink Panther’ segments, with additional made-for-TV material arriving in later years.

Created at DePatie–Freleng Enterprises, the show features voice talent such as John Byner, Pat Harrington Jr., and Paul Frees. The brand cycled through multiple network titles and formats across its television run before later syndication.

‘Gen V’ (2023–)

Set in the world of ‘The Boys’, this series tracks students at Godolkin University, a Vought-run college training the next generation of corporate-branded supes. The story centers on Marie Moreau, whose blood-manipulation powers make her a fast-rising contender, alongside Jordan Li, Andre Anderson, Emma “Little Cricket” Meyer, and Cate Dunlap.

Developed by Craig Rosenberg, Evan Goldberg, and Eric Kripke, the first season is overseen by showrunner Michele Fazekas. The production is by Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television in association with Kripke Enterprises, Point Grey Pictures, and Original Film, with recurring roles for Shelley Conn, Clancy Brown, and Sean Patrick Thomas.

‘Every Minute Counts’ (2024– )

This Spanish-language drama chronicles the Mexico City earthquake of September 19, 1985 through parallel storylines: medical staff at the General Hospital, a journalist moving through devastated neighborhoods, and a family trying to reunite as rescue efforts unfold minute by minute. The narrative uses time-stamped structure to trace events across the city.

Created, written, and directed by Jorge Michel Grau, the cast includes Jesús Zavala, Osvaldo Benavides, Maya Zapata, Damayanti Quintanar, Everardo Arzate, and Antonio de la Vega. The series continues with a new season expanding these intersecting perspectives.

‘The Girlfriend’ (2025)

Adapted from Michelle Frances’ novel, this psychological thriller follows a mother whose suspicions about her adult son’s new partner spiral into a tense contest of wills. The story is told through dueling perspectives that examine control, trust, and the lines people cross to protect family.

Directed by and starring Robin Wright, the series features Olivia Cooke, Laurie Davidson, Waleed Zuaiter, Anna Chancellor, Francesca Corney, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Karen Henthorn, Leo Suter, and Tanya Moodie. It is produced by Imaginarium Productions and Amazon MGM Studios, with executive producers including Wright, Gabbie Asher, Jonathan Cavendish, Will Tennant, Phil Robertson, John Zois, Dave Clarke, and Michelle Frances.

‘Top End Bub’ (2025– )

Revisiting Lauren and Ned from ‘Top End Wedding’, this romantic-comedy series finds the couple relocating from Adelaide to Australia’s Northern Territory to raise their orphaned niece, Taya. The eight-part story blends family dynamics and place-specific humor while spotlighting the region’s landscapes and communities.

Created, written, and executive produced by Joshua Tyler and Miranda Tapsell, the show stars Tapsell and Gwilym Lee with returning performers Ursula Yovich, Huw Higginson, Elaine Crombie, and Tracy Mann. Directed by Christiaan Van Vuuren and Shari Sebbens and produced by Goalpost Pictures, the series was filmed in the Northern Territory and Adelaide, with international distribution handled by ZDF Studios.

Share your weekend picks—and any hidden gems we should add next time—in the comments!