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

If your queue needs fresh picks, Prime Video’s latest drops and weekly chart have plenty to dive into right now. This lineup blends brand-new premieres, franchise expansions, and buzzy adaptations that landed over the past few weeks, plus a couple of series dominating Prime’s most-watched list.

To make choosing easy, the list starts with the newest arrivals, then spotlights Prime originals and franchise entries, and finally rounds out with current top-10 favorites. Each entry sticks to what it is, who’s in it, and who’s behind it—so you can hit play without the guesswork.

‘The Girlfriend’ (2025)

This six-episode psychological thriller adapts Michelle Frances’ novel about Laura, a mother who grows increasingly suspicious of her son’s new partner, Cherry, and begins a calculated effort to push her out of his life. The story unfolds through dueling perspectives as secrets, surveillance, and carefully staged confrontations escalate into a full-blown battle of wills.

Robin Wright directs and stars as Laura opposite Olivia Cooke as Cherry, with Laurie Davidson, Waleed Zuaiter, Tanya Moodie, Shalom Brune-Franklin, and Leo Suter in key roles. Created for television by Naomi Sheldon and Gabbie Asher and produced by The Imaginarium with Amazon MGM Studios, the limited series filmed in London and Spain.

‘Confidence Queen’ (2025)

Set across high-society targets and back-alley setups, this comedic caper follows Yi-rang, the mastermind of a crew of con artists who stage elaborate long-cons against corrupt elites. Each operation layers disguises, shell companies, and insider bait, with weekend-drop episodes building multi-episode swindles.

Park Min-young leads the cast with Park Hee-soon and Joo Jong-hyuk. The series is directed by Nam Ki-hoon, written by Hong Seung-hyun with Kim Da-hye, and produced by TME Group; it’s a Korean remake of ‘The Confidence Man JP’ and streams globally on Prime Video.

‘The Runarounds’ (2025– )

This music-driven drama follows five recent high-school graduates in Wilmington, North Carolina, who form a rock band and chase their first real break. The season tracks rehearsals, first gigs, and label attention, with storylines that hinge on songwriting credits, creative control, and on-stage chemistry.

Created by Jonas Pate with a teleplay by David Wilcox, the show stars real-life musicians William Lipton, Axel Ellis, Jesse Golliher, Zendé Murdock, and Jeremy Yun, with Brooklyn Decker, Lilah Pate, Hayes MacArthur, and Mark Wystrach supporting. Produced by Skydance Television and Amazon MGM Studios, the series features original songs performed on screen.

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

This prequel expands the universe of ‘The Terminal List’ by tracing Ben Edwards from SEAL missions to covert CIA work, mapping the operations, handlers, and decisions that shaped him before the events tied to James Reece. Episodes connect tactical flashbacks with present-day objectives to reveal how alliances and tradecraft evolved over time.

Taylor Kitsch stars as Ben Edwards, with appearances from franchise mainstays including Chris Pratt’s James Reece. Co-created by Jack Carr and David DiGilio, the series lists Pratt, Antoine Fuqua, Kitsch, and Carr among executive producers and is produced with Amazon MGM Studios and Civic Center Media.

‘Countdown’ (2025– )

This crime thriller centers on LAPD detective Mark Meachum, recruited into a covert task force after a daylight murder of a federal officer points to a wider conspiracy. The season structures cases around a ticking-clock framework, following surveillance pivots, undercover plays, and jurisdictional clashes as the team zeroes in on a mastermind.

Created and showrun by Derek Haas, the series stars Jensen Ackles alongside Jessica Camacho, Violett Beane, Elliot Knight, Uli Latukefu, and Eric Dane. Produced by Amazon MGM Studios, the first season rolled out with an initial multi-episode premiere followed by weekly releases.

‘We Were Liars’ (2025– )

Adapted from E. Lockhart’s bestseller, the series follows Cadence Sinclair Eastman and the powerful Sinclair family, whose summers on a private New England island culminate in a traumatic event that fractures memory and truth. The mystery unfolds through shifting timelines as Cadence pieces together what really happened.

Developed by Julie Plec and Carina Adly MacKenzie, the show stars Emily Alyn Lind with Caitlin FitzGerald, Mamie Gummer, Candice King, Rahul Kohli, David Morse, and others. Produced by Universal Television and Amazon MGM Studios, the pilot was directed by Nzingha Stewart.

‘Gen V’ (2023– )

Set in the world of ‘The Boys’, this spin-off follows superpowered students at Godolkin University as they train for corporate-backed hero careers and uncover a secret research program tied to the campus. The season weaves campus rivalries, experimental trials, and Vought-scale damage control into the franchise’s ongoing conspiracy.

The ensemble includes Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Shelley Conn. Developed by Eric Kripke, Evan Goldberg, and Craig Rosenberg from arcs by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, the series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television.

‘Helluva Boss’ (2020– )

This adult animated comedy follows I.M.P. (Immediate Murder Professionals), a Hell-based assassination start-up run by Blitzo, with field agents Moxxie and Millie and receptionist Loona, plus recurring entanglements with the Goetian demon Stolas. Prime’s package includes a remake of the pilot and a re-release of the first two seasons.

Created by Vivienne “VivziePop” Medrano and produced by SpindleHorse, the series features voice performances from Brandon Rogers, Richard Steven Horvitz, Vivian Nixon, Erica Lindbeck, Bryce Pinkham, and Alex Brightman. The release collects twenty episodes from the initial run.

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

Based on Jenny Han’s trilogy, the series follows Isabel “Belly” Conklin and the Fisher brothers, Conrad and Jeremiah, across multiple summers of shifting relationships and family upheavals. Recent episodes closed out long-running arcs with choices that ripple through both families.

Jenny Han created the series and later wrote and directed the follow-up film coda; the cast includes Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Jackie Chung, and Sean Kaufman. Produced by Amazon Studios, the show’s music supervision—frequently spotlighting Taylor Swift songs—has been a hallmark throughout its run.

‘The Chosen’ (2019– )

This multi-season drama depicts the life and ministry of Jesus, focusing on encounters with the disciples and communities around Galilee and Judea. Recent installments reached wider audiences through theatrical event releases before streaming windows on Prime Video.

Created, written, and directed by Dallas Jenkins, the series stars Jonathan Roumie as Jesus with Shahar Isaac, Elizabeth Tabish, Paras Patel, and others in the ensemble. Distribution partnerships have expanded the show globally, with Amazon MGM Studios handling a defined exclusive streaming window before later free availability.

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