10 exciting Amazon Originals ready for you to bingewatch
Amazon has become a massive player in the streaming market over the past few years, putting out an impressive roster of award-winning Amazon Originals. From TV shows like Sneaky Pete, Transparent, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel to films such as The Big Sick and Manchester by the Sea, the streaming platform has repeatedly proven itself as a force to be reckoned with – despite immense pressure from competitors like Netflix and Hulu. It's no surprise then that audiences are eager to know what Amazon Originals are headed their way next. It is worth noting, though, that Amazon is notoriously elusive regarding their release dates. But maybe that's all part of the unpredictable and surprising joys of streaming? Amazon is continually updating its line-up of shows and movies, but for now, here's 10 of the most exciting that are due to drop within the next year or two.
1. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
The first trailer for Carlton Cuse's eight-episode series dropped last year, having teased the eminent charms of John Krasinski (The Office) in the titular role. Despite the fact that Clancy's name is attached, the series promises to follow an original storyline. Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan premiered in August 2018 and ran four seasons through 2023. A related film titled Jack Ryan: Ghost War is set for May 2026.
2. The Romanoffs
Starring Mad Men alumni Christina Hendricks and John Slattery, The Romanoffs is another series that's due to land on the streaming platform in 2018. Created by Matthew Weiner, the show is said to be a contemporary anthology series that traces the stories of people who believe themselves to be descendants of Russian royalty. The eight-episode series premiered in October 2018 and was cancelled after its single season.
3. The Dangerous Book for Boys
Coming from Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Greg Mottola (Adventureland), the premiere date for this six-episode comedy series remains elusive. Inspired by Conn and Hal Iggulden's best-selling novel of the same name, The Dangerous Book for Boys follows a young lad who uses the book of life as a guide following the untimely death of his father. The series aired its six episodes in 2018 before cancellation later that year.
4. Picnic at Hanging Rock
Natalie Dormer, who portrayed Margaery Tyrell in Game of Thrones, stars in this six-part Australian drama series based on Joan Lindsay's mysterious 1967 novel. The show, scheduled to arrive in 2018, focuses on three pupils and a teacher who vanish without explanation while enjoying a rural picnic on Valentine's Day. All six episodes premiered that year and remain available on Prime Video.
5. The Boys
After weaving their magic on the TV adaptation of blasphemous comic book series Preacher, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are trying their hand at bringing another Garth Ennis property to the small screen. The Boys promises to be a dark and twisted series that'll forever change the way you look at superheroes. The controversial comic it is being adapted from caused a ruckus upon publication, delving into the sordid world of caped crusaders. The series premiered in 2019 and its fifth and final season arrives in April 2026.
6. King Lear
Emma Thompson (Sense and Sensibility) and Anthony Hopkins (Hannibal) will be treading the boards on this joint Shakespearean venture from Amazon and the BBC. The thespian actors are to be joined by Emma Watson (Beauty and the Beast) and Jim Broadbent (The Iron Lady) for this 2018 adaptation of The Bards' classic tragedy – a rather bleak treat, we're sure. The production released in September 2018 as planned.
7. Vanity Fair
Amazon is collaborating with British television network ITV for this new adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's satirical Victorian novel. Due to hit the airwaves in 2018, the seven-part series stars Olivia Cooke (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl) as cynical heroine Becky Sharp. The miniseries aired its episodes from September through October 2018.
8. Carnival Row
This highly anticipated fantasy neo-noir series, expected to premiere in 2019, boasts Orlando Bloom (Kingdom of Heaven) and Cara Delevingne (Suicide Squad) in the lead. The show follows mythical creatures who flee from their war-torn homeland, taking up roots in a new city where they're far from welcome. A spate of unsolved murders magnify the tensions between the citizens and the otherworldly immigrants. Season 1 arrived in 2019 and the series concluded after its second season in 2023.
9. Informer
Featuring the acting prowess of Paddy Considine (Dead Man's Shoes) and Bel Powley (The Diary of a Teenage Girl), this topical identity thriller tackles terrorism in Britain head-on. Produced by the BBC, all six episodes of Informer are expected to stream in 2018. The series premiered on Prime Video in January 2019 outside the UK.
10. Good Omens
A tale of Armageddon featuring an angel, a demon, and an eleven-year-old Antichrist starring David Tennant (Doctor Who), Michael Sheen (Masters of Sex), and Jon Hamm (The Town). This six-part adaptation of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's classic fantasy-comedy novel of the same name can't come quick enough for fans. Sadly, it seems that the end of the world is a while off still, with the series not expected to debut until 2019. The adaptation premiered in 2019 and its third and final season consists of a single 90-minute episode arriving May 13 2026.
The Boys: Final Season and Legacy
The Boys has evolved into one of Prime Video's most successful series since its 2019 debut. The show earned multiple Emmy nominations across its run and maintained strong viewership numbers through each season. Its fifth and final season premieres April 8 2026 with weekly episodes scheduled through the May finale. The conclusion marks the end of a franchise that redefined the superhero genre on streaming.
Good Omens Finale: Ineffable Conclusion
Good Omens began as a six-episode limited series and expanded into multiple seasons. The third and final chapter condenses the remaining story into one 90-minute episode. David Tennant and Michael Sheen return for the May 13 2026 premiere. The conclusion delivers the Armageddon tale that fans have followed since the 2019 debut.
Long-Running Hits: Jack Ryan Franchise Extension
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan completed four seasons on Prime Video before concluding in 2023. The series maintained consistent production values and cast continuity throughout its run. A feature film titled Jack Ryan: Ghost War is now scheduled for May 2026. The extension demonstrates continued studio investment in the property beyond the original television format.
Cancelled After One Season: Lessons from Early Originals
Several titles from the original 2018 preview list concluded after a single season. The Romanoffs premiered with eight episodes in October 2018 and received no renewal. The Dangerous Book for Boys aired its six episodes before cancellation in August 2018. These outcomes reflect early programming decisions that shaped Amazon's later approach to series development.
Prime Video's 2026 Slate Beyond the Original List
New Amazon Originals continue to expand the platform's offerings in 2026. Cross returns for its second season in February. 56 Days and Young Sherlock both premiere the same month and March respectively. Additional titles including Reacher Season 4 round out a slate that builds on the foundation established by earlier series.
