{"id":590838,"date":"2026-08-12T09:18:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T09:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/590838\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T09:18:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T09:18:17","slug":"prime-video-top-10-shows-heres-the-3-worth-binge-watching-this-week-august-12-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/590838\/","title":{"rendered":"Prime Video top 10 shows \u2014 here\u2019s the 3 worth binge-watching this week (August 12-18)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"elk-969c1d1e-9626-11f1-9523-df3b25a8de87\">As is to be expected, time is flying by in August, but for me, that only means we\u2019re getting closer to the fall season. That means plenty of opportunities to sit inside on cold evenings with a warm drink and binge-watch a show. While I\u2019m not exactly wishing summer away, the next few months are essentially perfect for those who prefer to stay indoors and watch something new.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for an excuse to swap the summer heat for cozy nights at home, <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/entertainment\/streaming\/prime-video\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/entertainment\/streaming\/prime-video\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"entertainment\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/entertainment\/streaming\/prime-video\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Prime Video\u2019s<\/a> top 10 list is packed with plenty of options to keep you entertained. This includes a new mystery drama in the No. 1 spot, a new season of Alan Ritchson&#8217;s popular action-thriller, and a sports comedy-drama currently airing its fourth season on Apple TV. So, if you\u2019re searching for your next binge-worthy series, these three Prime Video picks deserve a spot at the top of your watchlist right now.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-969c1d1e-9626-11f1-9523-df3b25a8de87-2\">This list is based on the Prime Video U.S. top 10 shows as of Wednesday, August 12, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Latest Videos FromTom&#8217;s Guide<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-best-shows-in-the-prime-video-top-10\"\/>Best shows in the Prime Video top 10<a id=\"elk-969c1f9e-9626-11f1-9782-f143b93774ee\"\/>\u2018Sterling Point\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Sterling Point &#8211; Official Trailer | Prime Video &#8211; YouTube<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1786526294_619_maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Sterling Point - Official Trailer | Prime Video - YouTube\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"watch-on-youtube-bwwF3TuJQME\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bwwF3TuJQME\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bwwF3TuJQME\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"entertainment\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Watch On <\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-969c208e-9626-11f1-b9fa-c57b135018e0\">Prime Video\u2019s newest No. 1 show is \u201cSterling Point,\u201d a young adult coming-of-age drama with plenty of romance, comedy and mystery. The show is based on Megan Park\u2019s book series rather than being an entirely original TV concept, but that\u2019s a good thing for Prime Video, considering the streamer has a strong track record with young adult adaptations. \u201cSterling Point\u201d has also earned a strong 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, further cementing its success with critics.<\/p>\n<p>Seventeen-year-old Annie Jacobson\u2019s (Ella Rubin) summer takes an unexpected turn when she discovers that she and her twin brother, Connor (Keen Ruffalo), have inherited a remote island in Canada from their estranged grandfather. Curious about the family member she was never allowed to meet, Annie travels to the island to investigate the inheritance. There, she meets a group of local teenagers and discovers that she has a connection to Ramona (Am\u00e9lie Hoeferle), a girl who may be more closely linked to her family than she first realizes.<\/p>\n<p>            You may like<\/p>\n<p>Watch &#8220;Sterling Point&#8221; on <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FSterling-Point-S1%2Fdp%2FB0H5TJGKYD%3Ftag%3Dftr-tomsguide-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dtomsguide-us-1094805597553891627-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sterling-Point-S1\/dp\/B0H5TJGKYD\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"hawklinks\" data-article-category=\"entertainment\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" data-placeholder-url=\"https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FSterling-Point-S1%2Fdp%2FB0H5TJGKYD%3Ftag%3Dftr-tomsguide-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20\" data-merchant-name=\"Amazon US\" data-merchant-id=\"1471\" data-merchant-network=\"Amazonus\" data-merchant-url=\"amazon.com\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\">Prime Video<\/a> now<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-969c2106-9626-11f1-9cf5-73f165e71fac\"\/>\u2018Reacher\u2019<\/p>\n<p>REACHER Season 4 &#8211; Official Trailer | Prime Video &#8211; YouTube<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1786357690_997_maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"REACHER Season 4 - Official Trailer | Prime Video - YouTube\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"watch-on-youtube-PCbp1FfipPg\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/PCbp1FfipPg\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/PCbp1FfipPg\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"entertainment\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Watch On <\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-969c21ec-9626-11f1-bf83-2783826394f3\">\u201cReacher\u201d is back with another season, and this time around, it feels darker than before. Based on Lee Child\u2019s novel \u201cGone Tomorrow,\u201d the eight-episode series follows Reacher as he makes his way through Manhattan and attempts to unravel a conspiracy before it catches up with him. Malcolm McMillan, our streaming editor, <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/entertainment\/prime-video\/reacher-season-4-brings-alan-ritchson-back-to-prime-video-better-than-ever-for-a-thrilling-three-episode-premiere\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/entertainment\/prime-video\/reacher-season-4-brings-alan-ritchson-back-to-prime-video-better-than-ever-for-a-thrilling-three-episode-premiere\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"entertainment\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/entertainment\/prime-video\/reacher-season-4-brings-alan-ritchson-back-to-prime-video-better-than-ever-for-a-thrilling-three-episode-premiere\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">said in his review<\/a> that \u201cReacher season 4 brings Alan Ritchson back to Prime Video better than ever for a thrilling three-episode premiere.\u201d Plus, he gave it 4 out of 5 stars, which is a strong indicator that it\u2019s worth watching.<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.<\/p>\n<p>Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) finds himself in New York City after a chance encounter with a troubled woman on a subway takes a deadly turn. Her sudden death leaves Reacher with questions that lead him into a much larger investigation. As he digs deeper, he uncovers connections between powerful political figures and government operations stretching back years. Reacher must work alongside new allies while being pursued by dangerous opponents determined to stop him from uncovering the truth.<\/p>\n<p>Watch &#8220;Reacher&#8221; season 4 on <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FReacher-Season-4%2Fdp%2FB0H8N9812R%3Ftag%3Dftr-tomsguide-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dtomsguide-us-1094805597553891627-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Reacher-Season-4\/dp\/B0H8N9812R\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"hawklinks\" data-article-category=\"entertainment\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" data-placeholder-url=\"https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FReacher-Season-4%2Fdp%2FB0H8N9812R%3Ftag%3Dftr-tomsguide-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20\" data-merchant-name=\"Amazon US\" data-merchant-id=\"1471\" data-merchant-network=\"Amazonus\" data-merchant-url=\"amazon.com\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\">Prime Video<\/a> now<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-969c2264-9626-11f1-a8fe-e7adae36ef5a\"\/>\u2018Ted Lasso\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Ted Lasso \u2014 Season 4 Official Trailer (Together) | Apple TV &#8211; YouTube<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1786526296_845_maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Ted Lasso \u2014 Season 4 Official Trailer (Together) | Apple TV - YouTube\" data-aspect-ratio=\"16\/9\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"watch-on-youtube-GACU1N9hg5o\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GACU1N9hg5o\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GACU1N9hg5o\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"entertainment\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Watch On <\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-969c2354-9626-11f1-b1fb-e1ccea039bc4\">Most people know that Apple TV is available as an add-on through Prime Video. But it might be easy to miss the fact that Apple also makes individual shows available through Prime\u2019s standard membership, meaning you don\u2019t need an Apple TV subscription. One such example is \u201cTed Lasso,\u201d the sports comedy-drama currently airing its fourth season. But if you\u2019ve heard of the series and want to test it out without committing to another streaming service, you can watch the first season on Prime Video right now. And clearly, others are doing the same, now that it\u2019s sitting in the top 10.<\/p>\n<p>            What to read next<\/p>\n<p>Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) is an American football coach who is unexpectedly hired to manage AFC Richmond, a fictional English soccer team, despite having no experience with the sport. After arriving in England, Ted begins working with the players, assistant coach Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt), veteran player Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) and the club\u2019s owner Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham). As the team prepares for its matches, Ted\u2019s unconventional coaching methods gradually change the way the club operates.<\/p>\n<p>Watch &#8220;Ted Lasso&#8221; season 1 on <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fgp%2Fvideo%2Fdetail%2FB0D7CC1XLM%3Ftag%3Dftr-tomsguide-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dtomsguide-us-1094805597553891627-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/video\/detail\/B0D7CC1XLM\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"hawklinks\" data-article-category=\"entertainment\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" data-placeholder-url=\"https:\/\/target.georiot.com\/Proxy.ashx?tsid=45724&amp;GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fgp%2Fvideo%2Fdetail%2FB0D7CC1XLM%3Ftag%3Dftr-tomsguide-us-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20\" data-merchant-name=\"Amazon US\" data-merchant-id=\"1471\" data-merchant-network=\"Amazonus\" data-merchant-url=\"amazon.com\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\">Prime Video<\/a> and seasons 2-4 on <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/channel\/tvs.sbd.4000?at=1001l369U&amp;ct=tomsguide-us-1428277252822005332&amp;itscg=30200&amp;itsct=Future_TV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\" data-url=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/us\/show\/ted-lasso\/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"hawklinks\" data-article-category=\"entertainment\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" data-placeholder-url=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/channel\/tvs.sbd.4000?at=1001l369U&amp;ct=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;itscg=30200&amp;itsct=Future_TV\" data-merchant-name=\"Apple TV\" data-merchant-id=\"189410\" data-merchant-network=\"Generic\" data-merchant-url=\"tv.apple.com\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\">Apple TV<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-prime-video-top-10-shows-right-now\"\/>Prime Video top 10 shows right now<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-969c243a-9626-11f1-88a1-a1f2fef50229\">1. &#8220;Sterling Point&#8221; (2026)<br \/>2. &#8220;Ride or Die&#8221; (2026)<br \/>3. &#8220;Off Campus&#8221; (2026)<br \/>4. &#8220;Lioness&#8221; (2023)<br \/>5. 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