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Amazon Prime Video continues to blur the line between home viewing and cinematic brilliance. Every month Prime Video's streaming lineup sharpens this reputation with a fresh batch of comedy, thriller, and drama titles. Insightful documentaries and light-hearted shows, paired with newly minted films and original series, await audiences with delightful surprises. Let’s dive into the Amazon Prime Video Originals lineup for May 2025. 10 Must-watch Original Shows on Amazon Prime This May . Another Simple Favor / Mystery Thriller / May 1, 2025 A fresh spin-off from “A Simple Favor” (2018), this mystery film flourishes with Paul Feig as its director and Jessica Sharzer and Laeta Kalogridis as the writers. The comedy-mystery unfolds with Stephanie Smothers and Emily Nelson sweeping into the sunlit opulence of Capri. Emily prepares to tie the knot with an affluent Italian mogul, and as always, trouble isn’t far behind. Read more: 10 Best Films, Documentaries on Palestine That Everyone Should Watch Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Henry Golding, Bashir Salahuddin, Andrew Rannells, Ian Ho, and Joshua Satine circle back to the roles that captured audiences in the first movie. Additional cast includes Elena Sofia Ricci, Michele Morrone, Elizabeth Perkins, Allison Janney, and Alex Newell. The production credit is a collaborative badge worn by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Lionsgate, Feigco Entertainment, and Bron Studios. David Spade (Dandelion) / Comedy Special / May 06, 2025 With Dandelion, Prime Video welcomes a fresh dose of stand-up comedy as David Spade makes his anticipated return to the spotlight. This new special follows a trail paved by his past outings on Netflix, Comedy Central, and HBO, adding a fourth title to his long-running comedy catalogue. Read more: Farewell to ACP Pradyuman: Tribute to Sony TV Crime Drama CID's Legendary Character Widely recognised for his sharp-tongued stint on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Spade takes aim at everyday absurdities. His dry wit and unfiltered sarcasm extend from turbulent flights and awkward charity galas to the evolving quirks of adult entertainment. Besides directing the special, Spade also steers the production, along with John Irwin, Alex Murray, and Marc Gurvitz. Octopus! / Nature Docuseries / May 08, 2025 Helmed by Niharika Desai, this Nature show thrives with Phoebe Waller-Bridge as its narrator and Melissa Wood as the showrunner. “Octopus!” dives deep into the world of the Giant Pacific Octopus, weaving together the perspectives of different classes of people. It comprises adventurers, scientists, and even actor Tracy Morgan-—all bound by their fascination with this extraordinary species. Read more: Top 10 Netflix English Originals Releasing in May 2025 Jigsaw Productions, Well Street Films, and Amazon MGM Studios stand behind the production. Molly-Mae: Behind it All (Part 2) / Lifestyle Show / May 09, 2025 Produced under the banner of Lorton Entertainment and Navybee, this celebrity show offers a front-row seat to the world of Molly-Mae Hague, the face of British social media stardom. The series captures Molly’s post-breakup chapter, charting her evolution as she navigates single motherhood. Meanwhile, she launches her fashion label and reshapes her life after public heartbreak, revealing the grit behind her success. Kenneth Shepherd, Demi Doyle, and Julian Bird make up the executive production unit. Read more: April 2025 K-Drama Lineup: Top 10 Binge-worthy Premieres Overcompensating / Comedy / May 15, 2025 Backed by Amazon MGM Studios and A24, this comedy series features Benito Skinner in the lead role, also serving as its creator. This comedic saga trails Benny, a college football hopeful, as he stumbles through campus life. The journey masks insecurities where he chases an identity that’s not entirely his own. The ensemble cast includes Adam DiMarco, Mary Beth Barone, Nell Verlaque, Corteon Moore, Rish Shah, Wally Baram, Holmes, Owen Thiele, and Austin Lindsay. Heading the executive production team are Ali Goodwin, Benito Skinner, Jonah Hill, and Matt Dines. Read more: Pakistani Dramas Taking Over 2025: 10 Top Picks for Your Watchlist

Amazon Prime Video reshapes the streaming experience with unique, engaging, and entertaining content. The February 2025 Prime Video lineup offers an intriguing blend of action adventures, romances, thrillers, comedies, and historical tales. Featuring a mix of fresh films, brand-new series, and much-anticipated new seasons with stellar casts, the global OTT platform brings a robust collection. Let’s delve into next month's must-watch Amazon Prime Original premiers. 6 Must-stream Original Shows on Amazon Prime Video this February . Clean Slate | Comedy | February 06, 2025 From veteran film producer Norman Lear, this comedy series boasts Dan Ewen, Laverne Cox, and George Wallace as its creators. Lear himself executive produced the series with Ewen, Cox, Wallace, Brent Miller, and Simran Baidwan. The drama series centers on Harry, a humble car wash owner in Alabama, whose ordinary life takes an unexpected turn when his estranged child returns after 17 years. That child, now proudly living as Desiree- a determined and unapologetically bold trans woman. Read more: Top 10 Netflix English Originals to Watch in February 2025: Movies, Series, and Shows Led by Cox and Wallace, the show features a cast that includes Jay Wilkison, Norah Murphy, Phillip Garcia, Telma Hopkins, Zoe Vatekeh, D.K. Uzoukwu, Shena Verrett, and Pat Yeary. The production credit goes to Shantira Jackson, Amos Mac, and Miller. Invincible: Season 3 | Superhero | February 06, 2025 This animated TV series was created by Robert Kirkman and is based on the comic book series of the same name, which he co-created with Ryan Ottley and Cory Walker. Backed by Maude Lewis and Helen Leigh, this superhero animation was jointly developed by Kirkman and Simon Racioppa. This compelling series chronicles the journey of Mark Grayson, a teenager coming of age under extraordinary circumstances. Guided by his father, Nolan Grayson, better known as Omni-Man, the planet’s most formidable superhero, Mark learns to harness his newfound abilities. Meanwhile, he uncovers the weight of responsibility and the darker truths about heroism. Read more: Top Bangladeshi Movies of 2024: Dhallywood’s Biggest Box Office Hits Starring Steven Yeun, J. K. Simmons, and Sandra Oh, the voice cast also includes Gillian Jacobs, Seth Rogen, Walton Goggins, Jason Mantzoukas, Zazie Beetz, Zachary Quinto, and Grey DeLisle. The action series flourishes with Kirkman, Racioppa, Cory Walker, David Alpert, Margaret M. Dean, Catherine Winder, Evan Goldberg, and the star Seth Rogen as executive producers. My Fault: London | Romantic Drama | February 13, 2025 Penned by Melissa Osborne, this British film reimagined the Spanish film My Fault (2023), which was inspired by the novel Culpa Mia by Mercedes Ron. The story revolves around An 18-year-old girl’s life is upended when she relocates from America to London with her mother and affluent stepfather. As she adjusts to this new chapter, a forbidden attraction blossoms between her and her stepbrother. Meanwhile, her estranged father, recently released from prison, embarks on a quest to reunite with her. Read more: Top 10 Indian Blockbusters of 2024: Record-Breaking Hits Ruling the Box Office Directed by Charlotte Fassler and Dani Girdwood, this romantic movie stars Asha Banks and Matthew Broome. Ray Fearon, Eve Macklin, Jason Flemyng, Enva Lewis, Sam Buchanan, Amelia Kenworthy, Harry Gilby, and Kerim Hassan round out the supporting cast. Bankrolled by Ben Pugh and Erica Steinberg, the movie thrives with Alex de la Iglesia, Kari Hatfield, Carolina Bang, and Domingo Gonzalez as its executive producers.

Amazon Prime Video, a great global OTT platform, elevates entertainment with its signature blend of captivating and diverse storytelling. Like every month, the November 2024 lineup of Amazon Prime brings a fresh mix of romance, thriller, comedy, and adventure genres. Insightful documentaries and humorous shows pair with an array of exclusive shows and films, adding to the excitement. Let’s dive into this month's must-watch releases. 10 Must-see Amazon Prime Originals Premiering This November Freedom | Romantic Thriller | November 1, 2024 Written by Christophe Deslandes and Melanie Laurent, this French movie thrives under the direction of Melanie Laurent. Produced by Alain Goldman, the thriller movie is inspired by the real-life saga of a notorious French gangster who ruled the underworld in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The story centers on Bruno Sulak, a charismatic criminal reminiscent of Arsène Lupin, known for orchestrating audacious heists without ever firing a shot. The strong cast is completed by Lucas Bravo, Lea Luce Busato, Yvan Attal, Radivoje Bukvic, Steve Tientcheu, David Murgia, Leo Chalie, and Slimane Dazi. Read more: Netflix’s October 2024 Korean Releases: Films, Series, and Shows Citadel (Honey Bunny) | Spy-Action Thriller | November 7, 2024 A spin-off to Citadel, another Prime original, this TV series was created by Raj & DK, who co-wrote and directed it with Sita Menon. This Hindi action series is an Indian version of the globally acclaimed drama about the clashes between international spies. Starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Varun Dhawan as the title characters, the spy series features a supporting cast that includes Emma Canning, Simran Bagga, and Kay Kay Menon. The production credit goes to Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Mike Larocca, Angela Russo-Otstot, Scott Nemes, David Weil, and Raj & DK. Read more: Amazon Prime Originals Releasing in October 2024: Films, Series, and Reality Shows Every Minute Counts | Disaster Drama | November 8, 2024 Based on a catastrophic earthquake in 1985 in Mexico City, this disaster film excels with Jorge Michel Grau as the showrunner, director, and screenwriter. Moises Urquidi and Fernando Urdapilleta accompanied Grau in the direction. Victoria Orvananos, Alfredo Felix-Diaz, Natalia Quevedo, Venancio Villalobos, and Alejandro Valenzuela contributed to the screenplay along with Grau. The plot intertwines the lives of a doctor with a hidden past, a fame-seeking journalist, and a troubled family. All of them risk everything in rescue missions that offer them a chance at redemption. Traziende Films production shapes the film starring Osvaldo Benavides, Jesus Zavala, Maya Zapata, Oswaldo Rada, Jorge Leon, Antonio de la Vega, and Enrique Arreola. German Cocaine Cowboy | True Crime | November 10, 2024 This four-part documentary series chronicles Hamburg gangster Joe Marx’s rise to power within the infamous Cali cartel during the 1990s. Read more: October 2024 Bollywood Release Lineup: Top 10 Hindi Movies to Watch The German mini-series flourishes with Georg Tschurtschenthaler and Christian Beetz as its producers with Tschurtschenthaler as its showrunner. Besides writing the screenplay with Ina Kessebohm, Peter Dorfler directed the crime series. The cast includes Philipp Boos, Claude Albert Heinrich, Niklas Bruhn, Carmen Molinar, and Anne Roemeth. Cross | Crime Thriller | November 14, 2024 Based on James Patterson’s novel series ‘Alex Cross’, this thriller series boasts Ben Watkins as the creator and showrunner. The crime series follows Alex Cross, a detective and forensic psychologist, as well as a devoted father. He relentlessly pursues both killers and victims which drives him to unearth hidden truths and bring justice to those affected. Read more: Must-watch South Indian Films Releasing in October 2024 ‘Cross’ stars Aldis Hodge, Juanita Jennings, and Isaiah Mustafa, supported by Sharon Taylor, Ryan Eggold, Alona Tal, and Eloise Mumford. Aldis Hodge and Chris Agoston jointly produced this crime series.