Both Netflix and Hulu are getting a lot of attention with hits like “Stranger Things,” “13 Reasons Why” and “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Meanwhile, Amazon sits just outside of the pop culture zeitgeist.
Here are 10 underrated, buzz-worthy Amazon original series that you can binge with your Prime account.
Catastrophe
Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney star in this story of unexpected pregnancy and the craziness of life that ensues. Season 1 has 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, making this British sitcom worth a try.
I Love Dick
A show based on a book, author Chris Kraus is played by Kathryn Hahn, Dick is played by a moody Kevin Bacon and Kraus’ husband is played by Griffin Dunne. A love triangle unfolds in Marfa, Texas in this uniquely told tale.
Transparent
The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning “Transparent” is in its third season. The show has been lauded for bringing trans issues to the small screen.
The Man in the High Castle
What would happen if Hitler had won? That’s the premise of this popular show based on the alternate history novel by Philip K. Dick. Alexa Davalos and Rupert Evans star.
Goliath
Billy Bob Thornton stars in this tale of a disgraced lawyer seeking revenge. If you love conspiracy and crime shows, you might want to check this one out.
Fleabag
This comedy series is based on a play of the same name and follows the life of a grief ridden woman living in London. Phoebe Waller-Bridge writes and stars.
Mozart In the Jungle
“Mozart” won an Emmy in 2016 and is now in its fourth season. Gael Garcia Bernal stars as a new maestro, Rodrigo, in New York City. This comedy drama is digestible in half-hour episodes.
Good Girls Revolt
Set in the 1970s, “Good Girls Revolt” is like “Mad Men,” except girl power, not misogyny, is at its center. Sex, drugs and a rowdy newsroom fuel this story about the women of fictional magazine News of the Week who demand to be treated as well as their male counterparts.
Z: The Beginning of Everything
The story of Zelda and Scott Fitzgerald as told through the wild eyes of Z herself. If you like Nicholas Sparks novels, you’ll probably enjoy this bingeable, light drama.
Sneaky Pete
A man leaving jail tries to escape further trouble by assuming the identity of his cellmate, Pete. “Breaking Bad’s” Bryan Cranston is a creator. It’s worth adding to your watch list.
