From unconventional underdog stories to espionage-centric action thrillers to unique, genre-bending Korean romantic dramas, a look at some of the attention-grabbing shows from Prime Video (Compiled by Gowri Murali)
The nine-episode series that follows six girls in Kolkata forming a waacking group—placed against broader questions of self-exploration and rejection of gendered expectations— is not your quintessential underdog story. Curated and directed by Sooni Taraporevala, the show foregrounds waacking,a street dance style has its roots in queer culture, in 1970s LA. The show features Rytasha Rathore as manager Lopa, and Mekhola Bose, Anasua Chowdry, Priyam Saha, Ruby Sah, and Chrisann Pereira as the members of the group.
Chandan Kumar and Deepak Kumar Mishra pulls you back into Phulera and the journey of an engineering graduate, Abhishek Tripathi (Jithendra Kumar), who for lack of better options takes up a low-paying secretary post of the Phulera Gram panchayat. Though some might argue that the story has taken the dramatic route, Panchayat remains one of the best Indian original series, successful in maintaining its niche.
The spy action series is imagined as a prequel to the 2023 original and is written by Sita R. Menon, co-written and directed by Raj and DK. The show, is set in two-timelines , peppered with intense action sequences. Samantha stars as Hanimandakini “Honey” Raj and Varun Dhawan is Raahi “Bunny” Gambhir. Kay Kay Menon, Simran, Sikhander Kher, Saqib Saleem, Thalaivaasal Vijay and others appear in supporting roles.
This South Korean series starring Park Min-young, Na In-woo, Lee Yi-Kyung, and Song Ha-Yoon, based on a webtoon, caused quite a stir on social media in 2024. Strong performances drive this revenge thriller, that also satisfies the fans of romantic K-dramas, with an engaging and swoon-worthy sub-plot. Though time-travel and re-writing the mistakes of one’s past are common in K-dramas, this one deserves a spot in your binge-watch list.
This dramedy, based on the novel of the same name by Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand and Jodi Meadows, ditches historical facts and crafts an alternate look at the life of the “Nine Days’ Queen,” Lady Jane Grey. Emily Bader stars as the titular character in this adaptation by Gemma Burgess. For fans of works featuring sixteenth-century England or for those who adore shows like ‘The Great,’ this eight-episode series is the perfect weekend binge option. Even if you don’t fall into either of these categories, My Lady Jane deserves your time.
This German-language series is an adaptation of Mona Kasten’s 'Save Me' and features Damian Hardung as James Beaufort and Harriet Herbig-Matten as Ruby Bell. The show opened to unparalleled popularity worldwide and is slated to be renewed for a second season. The show is replete with clichés, recycles a lot of popular tropes from teen-romances and even has certain questionable relationships. However, the show is angsty and swoony, with a refreshing soundtrack.
The satirical superhero series, based on the Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson comic book series of the same name, was developed for television for Eric Kripke. The series, which has been renewed for a fifth season, is a frequent presence on meme pages and social media spaces, especially Anthony Starr’s Homelander. 'The Boys' also boasts an ensemble cast featuring Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty and others.