Prime Video was launched in September 2006, but it didn’t get into the TV series market until 2013; it wasn’t until 2015 that it broke into the TV with the smash hit series Bosch. Since then, they have released over 100 TV series on their streaming platform. We’ve used the Rotten Tomatoes scores to establish the best Prime Video Original TV shows in 2023 that you can stream right now.
Below we have started the list based on the Prime Video series that have been released. We will update the list throughout the year as each new show is released on the streaming platform. For a broader list, check our Best Shows on Amazon Prime Video of All Time.
Last Updated: May 8th, 2023
Best and Highest Rated Shows On Amazon Prime Video 2023
7. The Rig (2023)
Critic Ricky Valero said, “While The Rig fails to connect you to the characters emotionally, the mysterious fog/creature keeps you invested throughout the six episodes.”
Official Premise: A group of workers on a remote Scottish oil rig are due to return to the mainland when a mysterious fog enshrouds them, and supernatural forces take hold.
Cast: Emily Hampshire, Iain Glen, Calvin Demba
Rotten Tomatoes: 63%
6. Daisy Jones and the Six (2023)
Official Premise: A group of workers on a remote Scottish oil rig are due to return to the mainland when a mysterious fog enshrouds them, and supernatural forces take hold.
Cast: Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, Camila Morrone, Will Harrison, Suki Waterhouse
Rotten Tomatoes: 69%
5. The Power (2023)
Critic Adam Lock said, “The Power is an entertaining and immersive thrill ride that highlights the possibilities of the streaming format when money seems to be no object anymore.”
Official Premise: Suddenly, teenage girls mysteriously develop a special power that allows them to electrocute people at will.
Cast: Toni Collette, Auli’i Cravalho, John Leguizamo, Toheeb Jimoh, Ria Zmitrowicz
Rotten Tomatoes: 74%
4. The Consultant (2023)
Critic Adam Lock says about The Consultant, “Christoph Waltz is mesmerizing in this mixed-bag mystery series from the creator of Servant. The Consultant is tense and twisted for the most part, but resorts to big, silly plot reveals on the odd occasion, ruining its taut and intriguing premise.”
Official Premise: Follows a relationship between employee and boss, asking how far we will go to get ahead and to survive.
Cast: Christoph Waltz, Nat Wolff, Brittany O’Grady
Rotten Tomatoes: 78%
3. Dead Ringers (2023)
Critic Adam Lock said, “Dead Ringers is brutal and bold television, featuring two outstanding performances from Rachel Weisz, who is clearly operating on another level here. It may not be perfect overall, with some odd detours and some vague plotting, but this is vital, exciting filmmaking nonetheless.”
Official Premise: A modern take on David Cronenberg’s 1988 thriller starring Jeremy Irons, Dead Ringers will feature Rachel Weisz playing the double-lead roles of Elliot and Beverly Mantle, twins who share everything: drugs, lovers, and an unapologetic desire to do whatever it takes–including pushing the boundaries of medical ethics–in an effort to challenge antiquated practices and bring women’s health care to the forefront.
Cast: Rachel Weisz, Emily Meade
Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
2. Swarm (2023)
Critic Ricky Valero said, “Dominque Fishback has never been better as Swarm is a haunting look at the obsession of a superstar that will have people talking for weeks”
Official Premise: An obsessed, Houston-based fan goes to increasingly violent lengths for her favorite R&B singer.
Cast: Domique Fishback, Chloe Bailey, Billie Eilish
Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
1. Class of ‘07 (2023)
Critic Ricky Valero said, “While The Rig fails to connect you to the characters emotionally, the mysterious fog/creature keeps you invested throughout the six episodes.”
Official Premise: When a tidal wave hits a school reunion, the former students must find a way to survive.
Cast: Emily Browning, Megan Smart, Caitlin Stasey, Claire Lovering, Sarah Krndija
Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
And that completes our list of the Best and Highest Rated TV Shows on Amazon Prime Video in 2023. What’s your favorite in this list? Comment below.
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