The television series have carved out an important place for themselves in the midst of reconfiguration of forms of entertainmentat a time when movies, music, podcasts and other formats seek to attract the attention of viewers through the various streaming platforms they consume.
Although the origin of the series dates back to the first half of the 20th century, the truth is that never before have the large networks invested and produced as much as they do in the new millennium, in a context in which the users of these platforms They see productions at an unimaginable speed.
Prime Video has been one of the main protagonists in the streaming war and of course it has opted for the creation of series and many of them have managed to keep users on the edge of their seats, becoming the topic of conversation for weeks.
1. I am Betty, the ugly one
‘Yo soy Betty, la fea’ is a Colombian soap opera that premiered in September 1999 in its country of origin, with Ana María Orozco and Jorge Enrique Abello as leading actors in the roles of Beatriz and Armando. The production told the story of Betty, a young and brilliant economist who ends up signing up for a fashion company for the company’s boss, whom she ends up falling in love with. A situation that Armando ends up taking advantage of in his favor but that, against all odds, ends up turning against him when he corresponds to the feelings of his secretary. Created by Fernando Gaitán Salom, this soap opera achieved overwhelming success not only in Colombia, but also in international level, reaching more than 180 countries and being dubbed into about 25 languages. In addition, it was the origin of multiple versions that emerged after its enormous fame, adding up to 28 adaptations around the world until 2010.
2. The Boys
The series takes place in a world where superheroes represent the dark side of celebrity and fame. A group of vigilantes who call themselves “The Boys” decide to do everything possible to stop the superheroes who are harming society, regardless of the risks that this entails.
3. Ringo. Glory and death
Through a succession of unfortunate contacts, the greatest Argentine heavyweight boxer, Oscar Bonavena, alias Ringo, arrives in Nevada in 1976 with the idea of relaunching his career. There, Ringo unwittingly enters the criminal world of Joe Conforte, who promises Ringo a bright future. But that future does not come, nor does the long-awaited revenge against Ali, and three months later the boxer is found dead.
4. The Law of the Heart
Pablo Domínguez, one of the partners of the firm Cabal-Ortega-Domínguez and associates, has the affection of his colleagues, but suffers the consequences of a divorce and the inability to see his stepchildren. On her side, Julia Escallón, a young lawyer, is ecstatic because she will marry Camilo Borrero, the man she is in love with. However, everything changes for Julia when at the altar, seconds from saying yes, she sees her boyfriend being arrested and accused of murder.
5. The Law of the Heart
Pablo Domínguez, one of the partners of the firm Cabal-Ortega-Domínguez and associates, has the affection of his colleagues, but suffers the consequences of a divorce and the inability to see his stepchildren. On her side, Julia Escallón, a young lawyer, is ecstatic because she will marry Camilo Borrero, the man she is in love with. However, everything changes for Julia when at the altar, seconds from saying yes, she sees her boyfriend being arrested and accused of murder.
6. Lady, La Vendedora De Rosas (Lady, the rose seller)
The life story of Colombian movie star Lady Tabares, who was plucked from the mean streets to star in a movie and quickly rose to fame.
7. To love you
Mauricio, Octavio, Jorge and Toño are successful businessmen who must face a new challenge: fatherhood.
8. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
After Jay Leno’s second retirement from the show, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles, the show returned to New York.
9. The man is Germán
After a stormy journey through the United States of America, more precisely in Miami and experiencing the American dream firsthand, punk Germán (Santiago Alarcón) returns to the neighborhood, according to him, to recover his territory (the neighborhood). , his female Jasbleidy (Heidy Bermúdez) and his calf Jonathan (Jesús Forero). Upon arriving in the neighborhood he finds that Doña Graciela (Marcela Gallego) has created a Gym and she sees this place as the perfect place to go hunting. However, things are not easy for our Alpha Male
10. Marry my husband
Ji-won, a woman with a limited lifespan, returns to 10 years ago and dreams of revenge after being murdered by her husband, who had an affair with her best friend.
*Some titles may be repeated in the ranking because they are different episodes, seasons or installments, likewise, they may not have a description because the platform does not provide them.
Prime Video is a streaming service managed by amazon which offers movies and series that was created in 2006, which can be accessed with a subscription to its store or can be contracted as an independent service.
Currently the streaming service is available in more than 200 countries and territories through the Prime Video or Amazon Prime subscription, which also provide the user with the Twitch Prime service at no additional cost. Likewise, it offers an additional service called Amazon Channels or Prime Video Channels.
Although Prime Video mainly offers original content from Amazon Studios and MGM Holding, it also allows its users to enjoy acquired content, but its catalog is smaller than that of other major market competitors such as Netflix and Disney+which is a big disadvantage, especially outside of the United States.
Among some titles that can be enjoyed on the platform are Transparente, The Man in the High Castle, The Grand Tour; as well as the series Crisis in six scenes, starring Miley Cyrus; anime like Dororo; It also has franchises such as Fast & Furious, Jurassic Park, Bourne and The Lord of the rings.
It should be noted that some of its original productions have received Oscar nominations, highlighting the film Sound of Metal, which received two statuettes for Best Editing and Best Sound. Today it has more than 200 million users.
