Best English web series on Amazon Prime Video

Web series offers a contemporary twist to the classic soap opera format. While both deliver serialised narratives in multiple episodes, web series tend to be shorter and more concise. Amazon Prime has now emerged as one of the top streaming giants that offers the best web series these days. While Netflix continues to provide interesting titles every week, Amazon Prime’s vast category includes numerous hidden gems, and those deserve to be on your watch list. From thrilling series such as Reacher to the comedy drama The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, here are some of the best English web series on Amazon Prime to check out right now.

Best English web series on Amazon Prime Video

Reacher

IMDb rating: 8.1/10

Starring Alan Ritchson in the lead, Reacher follows the extraordinary life of military officer Jack Reacher. When he gets arrested for a murder that he did not commit, he finds himself in the middle of a deadly conspiracy involving filthy cops, shallow businessmen, and corrupt politicians. Will Jack be able to clear his name? What is the main motive behind all this? Reacher is based on the Jack Reacher book series by author Lee Child.

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan

IMDb rating: 8/10

Starring John Krasinski in the lead, Jack Ryan, a former US Marine gets reconverted to a CIA analyst. He gets pushed into a dangerous field assignment for the first time ever and uncovers a pattern of terrorist communication. This discovery leads him to another deadly terrorist gang, a new breed, that threatens destruction across the globe. Will Jack Ryan be able to stop the terrorists and destroy their mission?

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

IMDb rating: 8.7/10

Starring Rachel Brosnahan as Miriam Maisel, the series tells the story of Miriam 'Midge’ Maisel, a seemingly perfect housewife from 1950s New York. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers the world of stand-up comedy. This newfound passion ignites her on a journey through the city's comedy scene, all the way from her Upper West Side apartment to the nightclubs of Greenwich Village.  This English drama won two Golden Globe Awards, seven Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Critics' Choice Television Awards.

The Devil's Hour

IMDb rating: 7.6/10

Starring Jessica Raine in the lead, the series tells the thrilling story of a weird woman, who finds herself suddenly waking up exactly at 3:33 am, every night. This exact time, between 3-4 am, is believed to be the period when the force of darkness and evil gets stronger. But for the woman, it's like a solitary moment, which keeps her staring into the darkness. Is it just a weird sleep pattern? Or there's something more that wants to grab her attention?

Good Omens

IMDb rating: 8/10

Released in 2019, Good Omens has two seasons. It tells a unique story of a sneaky demon named Crowley, who has a fondness for books, and a fussy angel named Aziraphale, who team up to prevent the world from ending. Although they are not alone. There's an 11-year-old kid, who has no idea that he's quite important for the mission, and a grumpy witch, who hates everyone and wants everyone to leave her alone.