Summary

• Amazon Prime Video offers a wide selection of TV shows, from comedies like
  Fleaba
  g to dramas like
  The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
  .
• The content on Amazon Prime Video is regularly updated, with new shows being added and others leaving the platform.
• Two highly recommended shows to watch on Amazon Prime Video are
  Hazbin Hotel
  and
  Swarm
  , both offering unique and compelling storytelling.

Working out what show to watch on Amazon Prime Video can be a challenge, as Amazon’s streaming platform boasts hundreds of great TV series. Whether subscribers are looking for a cerebral comedy like Fleabag or a riveting crime drama like Bosch there’s always something cool to watch on Amazon Prime Video. The issue is an abundance of choice rather than a lack of it, which is why we’ve put together a curated list of the best 30 Amazon Prime TV shows to watch right now to make an easy selection without sifting through the dozens of available titles.

Amazon Prime Video has carved out a niche both as an original content creator — especially thanks to hit shows like The Boys and Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power — and the host of multiple licensed prime-time and high-end TV shows like Bosch and Downton Abbey. However, the content on Amazon Prime Video also changes regularly, with many titles coming to the platform, or leaving it, daily. Fortunately, our list of the best shows to watch on Amazon Prime Video right now is updated regularly, ensuring our curated selection always reflects the currently available content.

Best Comedy TV Shows On Amazon Prime Video

Hazbin Hotel (2024)

Hazbin Hotel has had a significant following ever since the pilot debuted on YouTube in 2019. Created by Vivienne Medrano and produced by A24, the full series arrived on Amazon Prime Video in 2024 and more than delivered on expectations. The animated musical comedy deals with the complex relationship between Heaven, Hell, and whether damned souls can be redeemed and rehabilitated. Giving those sent below a second chance is the goal of central protagonist Chalie Morningstar, a princess of Hell and the owner of the titular Hazbin Hotel.

With a quirky sense of humor that will appeal to Amazon Prime Video subscribers who grew up in the golden era of networks like Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon (albeit with a much more adult spin), and the Biblical lore reinterpretation of dramas like Good Omens and movies like Kevin Smith’s Dogma,the TV-MA rated Hazbin Hotel has a lot to offer. Season 2 of Hazbin Hotel is already confirmed, making it a great time to jump into what could be one of Amazon Prime Video’s new tentpole franchise.

Hazbin Hotel
had the largest global debut ever for a new animated series on Amazon Prime Video
(via
X
).

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A League Of Their Own (2022)

Despite containing a healthy amount of drama and emotional moments, A League of Their Own stands out as one of the funniest shows on Amazon Prime Video for subscribers who enjoy their laughs with a healthy amount of social commentary. The series adapts the 1992 movie of the same name, and focuses on the players in the newly-formed women’s baseball team, the Rockford Peaches, in 1943.

A League of Their Own won the GLAAD media award for Outstanding New TV Series in 2023. It received praise from audiences and critics alike for its portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes in a historical setting, as well as the biting script’s ability to bring modern sensibilities to the 1940s without ever feeling out-of-place (especially when it comes to some of the slang and cursing in the script). A League of Their Own was written by Will Graham and Abbi Jacobson, with Jacobson starring in the series as catcher Carson Shaw.

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Fleabag (2016-2019)

Based on writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s acclaimed one-woman play of the same name, Fleabag became a viral sensation on release — and understandably so. A bitingly satirical comedy that isn’t afraid to showcase raw emotion, Fleabag never shies away from tackling complicated, often dark subjects.

Fleabag
is a joy to decipher and rewards repeat viewing

While the first season deals with the fallout following the main character’s friend’s suicide, the second offers a compelling meditation on religion and family. With its deliberately ambiguous and nuanced symbolism, Fleabag is a joy to decipher and rewards repeat viewing, and there are few better comedies available to watch on Amazon Prime Video right now.

Fleabag
received a slew of awards during its run, including a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series in 2019, and the Golden Globe for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy in 2020.

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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017-2023)

Loosely inspired by the life of Joan Rivers, Prime Video’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is a pleasant comedy-drama set in the ’50s and ’60s. Rachel Brosnahan plays the titular Miriam Maisel, a homemaker who discovers a talent for stand-up comedy after her husband unexpectedly leaves her.

The show’s stand-up scenes are consistently hilarious, yet Miriam’s personal struggles give the show a grounded realism that’s often incredibly emotional. Inspiring and uplifting, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel has been a roaring success for Amazon Prime Video and ranks as one of the best TV shows on the platform.

The dozens of award wins and nominations received by
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
include multiple Primetime Emmys and Golden Globe awards, and it continues to received recognition in 2024.

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Best Drama TV Shows On Amazon Prime Video

The Summer I Turned Pretty (2022-present)

Based on the book trilogy written by celebrated author Jenny Han, the Amazon Prime Video show The Summer I Turned Pretty is a sentimental story about first love and first heartbreak. Just like the title suggests, the show conveys a precious summer feeling as the teenage protagonist, Belly, finds herself in an unusual love triangle with two brothers.

While many of its beats might come across as clichéd, the show’s earnest emotion won over fans of the original books, as well as newcomers. The Summer I Turned Pretty is one of the best coming-of-age dramas available on Amazon Prime Video right now, and whether viewers are of a similar age to the intriguing characters or empathizing with them through the lens of nostalgia, it’s definitely worth a watch.

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Daisy Jones & The Six (2023)

One of the best dramas to come out of 2023 on Amazon Prime Video, Daisy Jones and the Six quickly earned a reputation as one of the best. Based on the eponymous novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, the miniseries is an account of a fictional rock group that found fame and was torn apart by drama within.

Just as the relationships and character arcs are compelling, Daisy Jones & the Six offers some truly great music, providing an authentic and thrilling look inside the world of a rock band.Daisy Jones and the Six isn’t just one of the best shows available on Amazon Prime Video but on any streaming platform, especially for those who love rock and roll.

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Downton Abbey (2010-2015)

While the inner workings of an English estate in the early 1900s might sound like dry material, Downton Abbey managed to turn it into one of the most popular and riveting shows on television. The series follows the lives of a family of British aristocrats and the servants who work for them. The upstairs-downstairs narrative encompasses love, drama, and scandal, all while providing a cutting social commentary.

Downton Abbey boasts an impressive ensemble cast, and its success led to two spinoff movies. Downton Abbey stands out easily as one of the best period dramas available on Amazon Prime Video right now, although the platform boasts plenty of other options in the genre.

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The Affair (2014-2019)

Perception is everything in The Affair, a five-season twisty drama that kicks off when author Noah Solloway (Dominic West) and waitress Alison Bailey (Ruth Wilson) cheat on their respective spouses, Helen Butler (Maura Tierney) and Cole Lockhart (Joshua Jackson) with each other, and their illicit relationship has a host of tumultuous consequences.

The four tour de force performances of the show’s leads that elevate it to being one among the most watchable shows on Amazon Prime Video.

What sets The Affair apart from other infidelity dramas is its dramatic device of showing the same event through two characters’ perspectives. The show is an intense study of memory’s relationship to fact, and it’s anchored by the four tour de force performances of the show’s leads that elevate it to being one among the most watchable shows on Amazon Prime Video.

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Best Crime TV Shows On Amazon Prime Video

American Rust (2021-2024)

Based on the novel by Phillip Meyer and originally debuting on Showtime in 2021 before being canceled after the first season, American Rust returned with season 2 in 2024 to Amazon Prime Video after Amazon acquired the show in 2022. The cancelation and subsequent renewal is, of course, a key reason why American Rust has instantly become one of the most popular crime shows on the platform, though the gripping drama more than stands up on its own merits (there’s a reason Amazon decided to save it from oblivion, after all).

American Rust doesn’t do much to reinvent the wheel when it comes to crime shows, but it handles the fundamentals well with a thrilling whodunnit that brings police chief Del Harris (Jeff Daniels) face to face with internal conflict after the son of his lover is the key suspect in a murder. What helps American Rust stand out is both the cast, all of whome deliver incredible performances, and its Pennsylvania setting, as the Rust Belt makes for a unique tone when compared to the dime-a-dozen crime dramas set in cities like New York and L.A.

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The Killing Vote (2023-present)

A complex parable on vigilantism and the death penalty, The Killing Vote is a critically acclaimed South Korean drama in the same mold as shows like Squid Game. Centering on a mysterious masked individual known only as Gaetal, the show imagines a society in which Gaetal is able to hold public votes on whether criminals should be put to death, murdering them if enough people agree.

The show is a nuanced exploration of what it really means to deliver justice told in such a way that asks genuinely difficult questions of both the characters and the audience. There are many great international shows on Amazon Prime Video, and subscribers looking to dive into the wealth of content available from outside the US can’t pick many better starting points than The Killing Vote.

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Bosch (2014-2021)

In many ways, Bosch‘s hard-boiled detective feels like a relic of a bygone TV era, yet the show never fails to make the character less than compelling. Titus Welliver plays Harry Bosch, a Los Angeles police detective who works his cases with total commitment but sometimes plays by his own rules. The premise might sound derivative, but Bosch exhibits a style and storytelling skill that elevates it above lesser examples of the genre.

The sequel series, Bosch: Legacy, is also available on the platform, and both titles have fast become flagship titles for Amazon and almost essential viewing when it comes to the available shows on Amazon Prime Video.

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Best Thriller TV Shows On Amazon Prime Video

Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan (2018-2023)

Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan stars Jon Krasinski as the titular CIA analyst, and it’s secured itself as one of the best thriller shows available on Amazon Prime Video. All four series of the adaptation of Tom Clancy’s novels are riveting, nailbiting, and will have subscribers on the edge of their seats.

Krasinski is joined by an incredibly solid cast that also includes Michael Peña as Ding Chavez, who is getting his own spin-off. The “Ryanverse” could become on of Prime Video’s tentpole franchises, and Jack Ryan has built a more-than-stable foundation for what’s to come.

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Harlan Coben’s Shelter (2023-)

A twisted YA thriller that only becomes more elaborate as the series unfurls,Harlan Coben’s Shelter is a worthy adaptation of the celebrated author’s best-selling series. Following a group of friends who try to uncover the mystery behind the school peer’s disappearance, the show soon makes it clear that there’s more than one mystery at stake. Intricately layering and connecting storylines while maintaining a tone not dissimilar to Andrés Muschietti’s IT, Harlan Coben’s Shelter is a gripping addition to the best thriller series available right now on Amazon Prime Video.

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Mr. Robot (2015-2019)

Mr. Robot shows a chaotic underworld where technology can control everything, except the mind. The show is famous for its razor-sharp storytelling, spinning a narrative where no one can be trusted and everyone is under surveillance. Rami Malek’s breakthrough performance is also mesmerizing in this paranoid, ground-breaking series.

Almost a decade later it remains on of the best shows you can watch on Amazon Prime Video.

Mr. Robot debuted on the USA network before Amazon snagged exclusive streaming rights. Hitting the platform in 2016, Mr. Robot was one of the first hit titles on the streamer — and almost a decade later it remains on of the best shows you can watch on Amazon Prime Video.

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The Night Manager (2016)

Adapting a novel by spy thriller legend John le Carre, The Night Manager is an intense and exhilarating miniseries. Tom Hiddleston stars as the titular night manager at a hotel in Cairo who accepts a mission to infiltrate the inner circle of a dangerous arms dealer (Hugh Laurie). The taut narrative proves a great showcase for Hiddleston, though it’s Laurie who steals the show with a rare villainous turn. While it’s not the most well-known thriller on the platform, it is definitely one of the tensest, and subscribers seeking something nailbiting to watch on Amazon Prime Video won’t be disappointed.

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The Man In The High Castle (2015-2019)

Set in an alternate reality, The Man in the High Castle imagines what America would be like had Germany and Japan had won World War II. The series follows a group of rebel heroes seeking to overthrow an oppressive regime in a gripping example of great “what if?” storytelling. The spy thriller mixed with historical fiction makes for a hugely entertaining ride with intrigue, action, and plenty of twists throughout.

It’s an example of why so many subscribers started taking Amazon seriously as an entertainment entity after decades of being primarily known for their delivery service.

The premise of the show is intriguing enough in itself, but the performances by the stellar cast and some impressive directing throughout cement The Man in the High Castle as an incredibly watchable show. One of the first prominent Amazon Studios releases, The Man in the High Castle remains one of the best shows you can watch on Amazon Prime Video. It’s an example of why so many subscribers started taking Amazon seriously as an entertainment entity after decades of being primarily known for their delivery service.

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Reacher (2022-present)

Though Tom Cruise brought Jack Reacher to the big screen, many fans of the books by Lee Child prefer the more book-accurate take on the character in Reacher. Alan Ritchson plays the titular hobo, a former military police officer who gets wrapped up in a conspiracy in a small town.

The action thriller was a big hit for the service thanks to its seemingly unstoppable and charismatic hero, establishing itself as one of the best TV shows on Amazon Prime Video. Current fans are awaiting Reacher season 3, and with the second installment arriving recently, there’s never been a better time to start watching.

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Best Sci-Fi TV Shows On Amazon Prime Video

Battlestar Galactica (2003-2009)

Battlestar Galactica is a modernized reboot of the 1978 series of the same name, and originally aired on the SyFy network. The show was widely acclaimed, and not just for its science fiction elements (which are impeccable and guaranteed to appease Amazon Prime Video subscribers seeking adventure and tension in the interstellar future). Battlestar Galactica is a genuinely gripping drama that chronicles the last surviving remnants of humanity as they flee the race that all-but-decimated their own — the Cylons.

For modern audiences, Battlestar Galactica still holds up both visually and as an example of solid sci-fi storytelling for the small screen. The cast is also notable too, in particular because it heavily features Katee Sackhoff, who, of course, is now known for her role as Bo-Katan Kryze in The Mandalorian. Sackhoff is joined by the likes of Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, and Jamie Bamber.

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Fallout (2024)

Not only is Fallout one of the best new shows on Amazon Prime Video, it’s also one of the most anticipated new shows to arrive in 2024 on any platform. Based on the incredibly popular video game series of the same name, Fallout blends post-apocalyptic action with retro futurism and a healthy dose of social satire. Taking place after a nuclear apocalypse in a world based on 1950s ideas of how the modern world would look, Fallout focuses on Lucy, a young woman who grew up in an underground vault centuries after the world above was wiped out.

In the show, much like the games, Lucy (played by Ella Purnell) leaves the relative comfort and security of her vault to explore the world above. She finds that, far from being uninhabited, society in the nuclear wasteland has somehow managed to continue — to a degree, at least. The world Lucy emerges to is filled with radioactive mutant monsters, near-immortal “ghouls” who survived the initial blast, and all other manner of threats and danger.

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The Expanse (2015 – 2022)

Across 6 seasons, The Expanse gained both a reputation as one of the best modern sci-fi shows and an intensely loyal following to match. Amazon’s decision to cancel The Expanse before season 7 was controversial at the time, though every episode still remains on the platform and can be enjoyed as a complete story. Based on the novels by James S. A. Corey, this sci-fi show on Amazon Prime Video has won multiple awards and focuses on an ensemble range of characters embroiled in a conspiracy that threatens to wipe away the fragile interstellar peace holding humanity together.

It’s clear upon viewing why it’s managed to stand out among the many shows and movies with similar premises.

The visuals in The Expanse are a notable highlight, but the intriguing plot and well-rounded characters are why it’s regarded as one of the best shows currently available on Amazon Prime Video. Even subscribers who don’t necessarily count science fiction among their interests will find something endearing within The Expanse, and it’s clear upon viewing why it’s managed to stand out among the many shows and movies with similar premises.

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Invincible (2021-present)

An animated superhero series that doesn’t pull its punches, Invincible is as gnarly and blood-soaked as any live-action alternative. The story revolves around a young hero who tries to follow in the steps of his father, the world’s most powerful superhero, unaware that he’s a heartless mass murderer. Despite the changes Invincible season 1 makes from the comics, few stories in the genre tackle the possibility of mass destruction that every superhero brings along with them this well. The result is an exceptional animated Amazon Prime Video show with unforgettable combat scenes that frequently push boundaries of violence and taste.

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The Boys (2019-present)

A biting satire on the modern obsession with superheroes, The Boys is a blisteringly brutal indictment of modern consumerism. Set in a world in which heroes not only exist but are frequently corrupt and actively evil, The Boys subverts hopeful genre properties such as the MCU. Following a group of vigilantes who intend to reveal the truth about superheroes that recklessly abuse their power, The Boys is one of the most popular shows on Amazon Prime Video and is a refreshing antidote to omnipresent comic book blockbusters, with The Boys season 4 currently on the way.

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Gen V (2023 – Present)

The first live-action spin-off of The Boys quickly gained a reputation as one of the best shows to watch on the platform in its own right, as 2023’s Gen V is just as riveting as its parent show. While it also explores superhero satire, Gen V flips up the formula yet again by focusing on the students of Godolkin University — a loose parody of well-known comic book properties like the X-Men or movies like Sky High.

However, Gen V paints the idea of a school for superheroes as part of a dystopian corporate nightmare. Intrigue and M-Rated violence abound throughout Gen V, just like The Boys, but the spin-off adds in a healthy dash of college drama and comedy that makes it stand out on its own as one of the coolest shows currently available on Amazon Prime Video.

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Heroes (2006-2010)

Between 2006 and 2010, Tim Kring’s show Heroes flipped the superhero genre on its head, paving the way for shows like Invincible and The Boys by showing that a world full of superpowered characters didn’t need to be defined by capes and cowls. Heroes has a plot that almost mirrors X-Men, with multiple individuals around the world discovering they have extraordinary abilities, such as flight, invisibility, mind-reading, and many more.

Heroes was also notable for helping to launch the careers of the likes of Hayden Panettiere, Zachary Quinto, and Milo Ventimiglia. The plots are deep and intricate, and at the time it drew many comparisons to shows like Lost. Heroes may now be a little dated compared to some of the other sci-fi shows currently available on Amazon Prime Video, but what it lacks in the quality of special effects it more than makes up for with its deep, twist-filled narrative and intricate character development.

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Best Fantasy TV Shows On Amazon Prime Video

Good Omens (2019-)

Perfectly augmented by Michael Sheen and David Tennant’s inimitable onscreen chemistry, Good Omens is a hugely successful adaptation of the Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett novel of the same name. Following an angel and a demon as they enjoy a relatively peaceful existence on Earth, the show slyly rewrites biblical history, introducing a rich new mythology to established stories.

The first season sees the pair attempt to thwart the apocalypse in order to preserve their comfortable lives, while season 2 continues the story post-COVID-19 lockdown. Hugely entertaining and extremely watchable, Good Omens is a triumph for Amazon Prime Video’s original programming.

Good Omens
season 3 is confirmed
and currently in development, making it the perfect time for Amazon Prime Video subscribers to catch up with Neil Gaiman’s spin on Biblical lore.

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The Wheel Of Time (2021-present)

An ambitious blend of world-building and spectacle,The Wheel of Time is a largely successful attempt to wrestle with Robert Jordan’s sprawling and unwieldy source material. Following the journey of the “chosen one,” whose power can turn the whole kingdom against him and his friends, Amazon Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time explores an inventive magic system and a fantastical setting. Given its intricate plot, the series is remarkably accessible and certainly counts as one of Amazon Prime Video’s best fantasy TV shows.

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The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power (2022-present)

The success of the Lord of the Rings books and movie trilogy was enough to ensure that The Rings of Power found an audience, but few believed Amazon’s billion-dollar production could re-imagine J. R. R. Tolkien’s world in such an evocative way. Middle-earth looks visually stunning, and the show takes its time to introduce different cultures, creatures, and, of course, enemies, that put at stake the balance between good and evil. The Rings of Power takes place thousands of years before the events of Lord of the Rings, making it a great precursor to the original films.

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American Gods (2017-2021)

Neil Gaiman is behind many excellent fantasy adaptations, including Coraline, Good Omens, The Sandman, and the Starz Original American Gods continues that trend. Starring Ian McShane and Ricky Whittle, American Gods is another ambitious project based on the author’s works, creating a mythology of its own by introducing actual gods who must adapt to the modern world through the eyes of Shadow, an ex-convict. A blend of centuries-old legend and modern storytelling, the series is a riveting and inventive drama.

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Best Horror TV Shows On Amazon Prime Video

Swarm (2023)

From the minds of screenwriter Janine Nabers and Atlanta and Community star Donald Glover, 2023’s Swarm is one of the best new horror series to arrive on Amazon Prime Video in several years. The psychological horror can be incredibly tense, a tone buoyed in no small part by Dominique Fishback’s incredible performance as Andrea “Dre” Greene. The show focuses on Dre as she descends into the darkest depths of obsession, with the object of her fascination being popstar Ni’Jah (Nirine S. Brown).

While the plot itself is intriguing and both the script and performances stand out, one of the real joys of
Swarm
is the aesthetic.

To reveal where Dre’s journey takes her would mean giving away key spoilers, but suffice it to say her fracturing psyche sends her down an incredibly dark — and murderous — path. While the plot itself is intriguing and both the script and performances stand out, one of the real joys of Swarm is the aesthetic. The show juxtaposes its darkest and bleakest themes with some incredibly bright and crisp visuals — and it works incredibly well.

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The Horror Of Dolores Roach (2023)

Based on the one-woman play Empanada Loca and Aaron Mark’s podcast of the same name, The Horror of Dolores Roach is a horror-comedy show on Amazon Prime Video that deals both with the psychological impact of unjust prison sentences, gentrification, and the lengths life sometimes forces people to go to just to survive. Six Feet Under star Justina Machado leads the cat as the titular Dolores, who, at the start of the show, leaves prison after a 16-year sentence for possession of cannabis.

The show has been described as a modern-day
Sweeney Todd

She soon moves in with Luis (Alejandro Hernandez), the owner of the Empanada Loca restaurant, and moves into the basement to set up a massage parlor. Not only is Luis infatuated by Dolores, but he also has a possible taste for human flesh — which, as it happens, turns out to be a benefit when Dolores begins killing her clients. The show has been described as a modern-day Sweeney Todd, and with solid performances throughout from the entire cast, it’s definitely not one to miss for Amazon Prime Video subscribers who enjoy grizzly horror visuals with a light-hearted tone.

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