These are just a few of the top TV Shows available on Amazon Prime Video this February 2023, so be sure to check them out and see which ones you love the most!
1. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)
Cast:
Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen
Plot Summary:
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” is a comedy-drama set in the 1950s that follows the life of Miriam “Midge” Maisel, a housewife living in New York City. After her husband leaves her, Midge discovers her talent for stand-up comedy and begins pursuing a career as a comedian, navigating the challenges and obstacles of being a female performer in a male-dominated industry. Along the way, she forms a close bond with her manager, Susie Myerson, and learns to balance her family life with her newfound passion for comedy.
2. Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan (2018)
Cast:
John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kelly
Plot Summary:
“Jack Ryan” is a political thriller based on Tom Clancy’s best-selling novels. The series follows Jack Ryan, a CIA analyst, as he uncovers a pattern of terrorist communication. As he delves deeper into the investigation, Jack is drawn into a dangerous world of espionage, political intrigue, and international terrorism. The series showcases Jack’s skills as an analyst, his bravery in the field, and his loyalty to his country, as he races against time to stop a major terrorist attack.
Cast:
Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr
Plot Summary:
“The Boys” is a subversive take on superhero culture that follows a group of vigilantes who fight against corrupt superheroes. Set in a world where superheroes are celebrities and corporate-sponsored, the series explores the dark side of this world and the consequences of unchecked power and fame. The Boys, led by Billy Butcher, are a group of normal people who band together to take down the corrupted superheroes and expose the truth behind their actions. As they delve deeper into their mission, they uncover a conspiracy that goes to the highest levels of power and must navigate dangerous enemies and moral dilemmas as they fight for justice.
Cast:
Logan Lerman, Al Pacino, Jerrika Hinton
Plot Summary:
“Hunters” is a drama set in 1977 New York City that follows a diverse band of Nazi hunters as they discover a plot to create a Fourth Reich in the US. The hunters, led by Jonah Heidelbaum, are on a mission to bring justice to the former Nazis and their collaborators who have escaped prosecution and are living in America. As they delve deeper into their mission, they uncover a larger conspiracy and must navigate a dangerous world of politics, power, and secrets. Along the way, they encounter unexpected allies and enemies and must confront the weight of their actions and the morality of their mission.
Cast:
Robbie Amell, Andy Allo, Allegra Edwards
Plot Summary:
“Upload” is a sci-fi comedy set in the near future where people can be “uploaded” into a virtual afterlife after they die. The series follows Nathan Brown, a young app developer who is uploaded into the luxurious virtual afterlife of Lakeview after a fatal accident. He is assigned his own “angel,” a customer service representative named Nora Antony, who helps him adjust to life in the afterlife and navigate the challenges that come with it. As Nathan explores this new world, he discovers a dark side to the virtual afterlife and must work with Nora to uncover the truth and protect the people he loves.
Cast:
Steven Strait, Dominique Tipper, Wes Chatham
Plot Summary:
“The Expanse” is a science fiction series set in a future where humanity has colonized the solar system and the different planets and populations are divided by political and economic lines. The series follows United Nations executive Chrisjen Avasarala, police detective Josephus Miller, and captain James Holden of the ice hauler Canterbury as they become embroiled in a conspiracy that threatens the balance of power and the fate of humanity. As they work together to uncover the truth and stop the forces behind the conspiracy, they encounter dangerous enemies, new technologies, and the harsh realities of life in the solar system.
Cast:
Giovanni Ribisi, Marin Ireland, Margo Martindale
Plot Summary:
“Sneaky Pete” is a crime drama that follows the story of Marius Josipovic, a con man who assumes the identity of his cellmate, Pete, after being released from prison. Marius takes on Pete’s identity in order to escape from his past and start a new life, but soon finds himself caught up in the dangerous world of Pete’s estranged family, who are involved in bail bonding and bounty hunting. As Marius navigates this new world and tries to keep his true identity a secret, he finds himself involved in a series of dangerous and high-stakes schemes.
Cast:
Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan
Plot Summary:
“The Witcher” is a fantasy series based on the best-selling book series of the same name by Andrzej Sapkowski. The series follows Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter who struggles to find his place in a world where humans often prove more wicked than beasts. Along with the powerful sorceress Yennefer and the young princess Ciri, who are both bound to him by destiny, Geralt travels through the continent, facing monsters, magic, and political intrigue. As they journey through this dangerous and unpredictable world, they encounter a variety of cultures, races, and powerful forces, and must navigate complex relationships and moral dilemmas as they search for their place in a world where they do not quite belong.
Cast:
Ioan Gruffudd, Judd Hirsch, Alana de la Garza
Plot Summary:
“Forever” is a comedy-drama series that explores the ups and downs of marriage, mortality, and the ever-evolving meaning of love. The series stars Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen as June and Oscar, a married couple who have been together for a long time but find themselves facing new challenges as they approach middle age. Each episode explores a different aspect of their relationship and their lives, touching on themes of mortality, growth, and the search for meaning in a world that can often be unpredictable and uncertain.
Cast:
Janelle Monáe, Stephan James, Chris Cooper
Plot Summary:
“Homecoming” is a psychological thriller series that stars Julia Roberts in her first television lead role. The series is set in two time periods and follows the story of Heidi Bergman, a caseworker at the Homecoming Transitional Support Center, who helps soldiers transition back to civilian life. As she works with the soldiers, Heidi begins to realize that the program may not be what it seems, and that there may be a darker purpose behind the center’s activities. As she tries to uncover the truth and protect the soldiers in her care, she becomes embroiled in a web of secrets, lies, and conspiracies that threaten her own safety and well-being.