When it comes to TV shows, Amazon Prime Video has a bingeworthy collection from which to choose. From comedies that leave you gasping for air to captivating stories that linger long after the credits roll, there’s no shortage of content on this mountain of entertainment.
Topping this weekend’s list of bingeworthy shows to watch is a dark, psychological crime drama led by a Sons of Anarchy legend, followed by a raucous Canadian comedy series and a timely, reality-bending conspiracy thriller. Don’t just keep the popcorn handy—you’re going to need the candy, too.
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The Capture
Should you believe what you think you see?
A super-rare suspense drama that’s not just smart and gripping but also deeply engaged with a bizarre, terrifying present, The Capture is a must-see, reality-bending conspiracy thriller. The British series centers on a tenacious police detective who’s lured into a massive conspiracy involving real-time deepfake technology, mass surveillance, and manipulated video evidence.
Detective Inspector Rachel Carey (C.B. Strike’s Holliday Grainger) is selected to investigate the case of Shaun Emery (Master of the Air’s Callum Turner), a soldier fighting for his freedom in the wake of an overturned murder conviction and damning newly surfaced video footage from a night out in London. When she quickly uncovers a multi-layered conspiracy, she learns that disentangling misinformation from truth can often be a matter of perspective… and perception. In a post-truth era of deepfakes, alternative facts, and pervasive surveillance, seeing is deceiving.
Told through the lens of the intelligence community’s extraordinary oversight capability, The Capture addresses the timely question of whether we can really believe what our eyes think they see. The Rotten Tomatoes-approved, BAFTA-nominated series is worth watching for its scarily plausible premise, timely paranoia, superb acting, and intricacies showcased throughout a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game of espionage.
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Moonshine
Dysfunction, lust, legacy, and lobster
Canadian charm and family humor have continued to draw viewers’ attention to Prime Video comedy series Moonshine. The epic tale of lust, legacy, and lobster focuses on a dysfunctional clan of adult half-siblings as they battle for control of the family business, the ramshackle summer resort they call The Moonshine.
Set against the backdrop of financial hardship in Nova Scotia, small-town intrigue, and a long-buried secret that threatens to annihilate the Finley-Cullen family once and for all, the show blends dark comedy with drama to explore its characters. Parents Bea (Anne with an E’s Corrine Koslo) and Ken (Open Range’s Peter MacNeill) want to retire, but their flawed adult kids—who include a local DJ, a strait-laced architect, an overlooked sister, and a drug-loving brother fresh out of rehab—only seem capable of creating chaos.
The rambunctious comedy is both amusing and chaotic, featuring a breezy, summer vibe, a distinct coastal setting with a summer-camp feel, plenty of eccentric sibling shenanigans, strong performances, and fast-paced storytelling that breaches the bounds of entertainment. If you enjoy shows about intense family rivalry, inheritance games, and secrets, Moonshine provides it through a fresh, new lens.​​​​​​​
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Hand of God
A different side of vigilante justice
Led by Ron Perlman (Sons of Anarchy) and Dana Delaney (Tulsa King), Hand of God is a captivating crime drama heavily rooted in moral corruption and dark psychology. Part of Amazon’s early original programming, its premiere episode was one of two drama pilots streamed in August 2014 where viewers were allowed to give their opinions before the studio decided whether to order the entire series. In October 2014, the show was given the green light.
Our story follows Pernell Harris (Perlman), a corrupt judge who suffers a mental breakdown after his daughter-in-law is raped, justice is delayed, and his son attempts suicide. Believing that God is compelling him to engage in vigilante justice, the judge teams up with a violent religious zealot ex-con named KD (Fear the Walking Dead’s Garret Dillahunt) to find the man responsible for destroying his family. If you watched Perlman in Sons, you’ll understand why it’s a big problem for the perpetrator.
Hand of God doesn’t just explore vigilante justice, though. There’s a questionable preacher in town who runs a cult-like church, creating the perfect intersection for a thematic exploration of madness and religious faith, corruption, and grief. You’ll be wowed by the show’s captivating performances and intense tone. Nearly 35,000 viewers have rated it at 4.5 out of 5 stars, and given that it’s created and written by Ben Watkins (Burn Notice), you know it’s a solid watch.
If you’re looking for compelling engagement this weekend, these three shows will keep you glued to your screen as much as you can stand to be. Don’t forget to check in on the final season of The Boys, which premiered April 8. Once you finish your chosen binge, stick around on Prime Video and peruse the streamer’s April lineup. You’ll be glad you did.
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