5 Best Prime Video Shows To Binge This Week (#1 Is Alan Ritchson's Hit Action Thriller Back For Season 4)

ScreenRant's selections for the five best shows to binge-watch on Prime Video this week, August 10–14, 2026, include the return of a massive action thriller franchise. The best shows to watch on Prime Video last weekend were all top trending hits that were released in recent weeks, such as the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, the hit buddy comedy Ride or Die, and the second season of the beloved animated series Batman: Caped Crusader.

While these series all remain great picks to binge on Prime Video this week, the following five shows mostly represent the cutting edge of what Prime Video has to offer right now. Between another viral YA drama series just added to Prime's vast library, an intriguing true crime series that's built for a one-night binge, a brand new adventurous reality show that is designed to spike your adrenaline, and the long-awaited return of one of Prime's most popular action series, there are plenty of great streaming picks to dive into this week.

Spider-Noir

If you can't get enough of everything Spider-Man this week following the massive blockbuster Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the original Prime Video series Spider-Noir is the perfect choice, whether it's for the first time or a rewatch. Starring the incomparable Nicolas Cage, Spider-Noir innovatively offers viewers the option to stream the 8-part series in both color and monochrome, taking the iconic web-slinging superhero back to 1933 New York. Nominated for 11 Emmys, Spider-Noir is one of Prime Video's greatest achievements of 2026 and is well worth multiple viewings, especially in the wake of Brand New Day.

Murder 101

Murder 101 is one of Prime's best new true crime docuseries that has flown under the radar since its release in mid-July. Consisting of just three episodes, each roughly an hour apiece, Murder 101 examines one of the most prolific murder cases in Tennessee's history with the fresh eyes of a high school sociology class. The series remarkably earned a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and audience score, making it one of the highest-rated shows in the site's history. Murder 101 elevates the traditional true crime formula with a human element that invites thought-provoking and even personal discussion, making it well worth a quick binge.

The Chosen In The Wild With Bear Grylls

An exciting new docuseries called The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls hit Prime Video this week on Sunday, August 9. The reality series follows Bear Grylls, the famous British adventurer, survivalist, and TV personality, as he takes the cast of The Chosen, the hugely popular biblical drama series, on various adventures out in nature. This unique collision of worlds is great for fans of either Bear Grylls or The Chosen, as each episode centers on one of the main cast of the series. Spanning just six total episodes, each between 42 and 47 minutes, this is another easy show to binge on Prime this week.

Sterling Point

Odds are that if you are a Prime Video subscriber, you've already heard about the new #1 show worldwide, Sterling Point. The 8-part teen drama series features elements of romance and mystery and is already being hailed as one of the best YA shows on the platform, joining the likes of megahits such as Off Campus and The Summer I Turned Pretty. The story follows Annie (Ella Rubin), who moves to a lake island that she inherited from her grandfather, only to discover a mind-blowing family secret. With its 93% Rotten Tomatoes score, critics also agree that Sterling Point is well worth the hype and is one of the strongest summer releases of its kind.

Reacher

With its 3-part season 4 premiere set to drop on Wednesday, August 12, Reacher is undoubtedly the best show to watch on Prime Video this week. Back for its fourth season to adapt Lee Child's 2009 novel Gone Tomorrow, Reacher returns Alan Ritchson's Jack Reacher to his signature vigilante-drifter mode as he faces a complex conspiracy in New York City. With the stakes reaching all-time highs, Reacher must find his way out of a secret web he inadvertently traps himself in after profiling an apparent bomber on a subway train. Don't overthink it or miss out – Reacher will be the #1 most-watched show on Prime Video this week.