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. 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.
2. The one that is coming
This humorous fiction addresses the daily adventures and conflicts of the residents of a newly built building on the outskirts of a large city. Mirador de Montepinar is a property that consists of a total of ten homes and four premises. Its residents and employees make up a unique and heterogeneous group.
3. Maxton Hall A world between us (Maxton Hall – Die Welt Zwischen Uns)
When Ruby unknowingly witnesses an explosive secret at the private school Maxton Hall, arrogant millionaire heir James Beaufort has to deal with the resourceful scholarship student, for better or worse: he’s determined to silence Ruby. Her passionate exchange of words unexpectedly lights a spark..
4. Fiasco
A first-time filmmaker faces a disastrous shoot and the crew records everything while setbacks, blackmail and sabotage occur.
5. 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.
6. The crime of the Galindos
July 22, 1975, day of the fateful crime in the Cortijo de “Los Galindos” located in Paradas. Five farm workers were brutally murdered for no apparent reason. From the perspective of family members, neighbors and investigators, we know the entire hidden truth behind this tragedy that, almost 50 years later, remains unsolved and the identity of the culprits is unknown.
7. Rebel
The “Elite Way School” is an exclusive private school of international prestige where upper-class teenagers study. The school has a scholarship program for low-income young people with excellent academic or sports level; However, few of them manage to graduate, as they are persecuted by a secret society called “The Lodge” whose purpose is to preserve the “purity” of the privileged class. Among the group of kids who arrive at the summer club that precedes the school year are Mía, Miguel, Diego and Roberta, who despite their great differences, discover something that will unite them above prejudices, their profession. Remake of the soap opera Rebelde Way produced in Argentina.
8. The Continental
1920s. A decade in which it seems that the country begins to flourish again after rising from the ashes of “the great war” (World War I). Spain has become a country that tries to imitate the rest of Europe by becoming “fashionable.” At least that was Alfonso Abascal’s intention when setting up the nightclub: “El Continental”. An elegant coffee and a little pretentious for the time. Its owner, Alfonso Abascal, is a determined, brave man with clear ideas. He knew that building a place like this after World War I would not be easy. To do this, he asked some lenders for help, trusting that the improvement of the premises would solve the debt. But luck was not on his side and the place failed to take off. From that moment on, the drama and tragedy begins: as he cannot pay the debt, Alfonso makes a decision that will have terrible consequences for his life and that of his children, Andrea and Jesús.
9. Aida
Teleserie starring Carmen Machi in the role of Aída that emerged as a spin-off (series that is born from a character from another series) of the recently completed successful telecomedy “7 Vidas”, in which Aída was a popular character. The series begins when Aída inherits her father’s house and moves with her children Lorena and Jonathan to live with her mother Eugenia, trying to raise her family ahead of her.
10. Perverse
Haro is a refined and twisted aristocrat serving time for rape and murder. He begins to receive death threats from a kidnapper who is dedicated to acting against the Spanish business elite. Using his sharp wit, Haro takes advantage of this adverse situation to negotiate prison benefits in exchange for collaborating in the investigation of the kidnappings, although his true objective is to take revenge on the judge who put him behind bars.
*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 one of the most popular streaming services in the world, It is available in several countries through Amazon Prime subscription.
The advantage of this platform is that, in addition to offering series and movies, they also provide the user with free shipping and the use of their Prime Music platforms, with music and podcasts, and Prime Gaming, where there are exclusive games as well as a monthly subscription to a Twitch channel.
Although Prime Video mainly offers original content from Amazon Studiosalso allows its users to enjoy acquired content, but its catalog is smaller than that of other large platforms on the market such as Netflix and Disney+.
Some of his 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. Among other titles that can be enjoyed are Maradona: Blessed Dream, The Wheel of Time and The Rings of Powerbased on JR Tolkien’s saga, The Lord of the Rings.
