5 Best New Prime Video Shows Worth Watching This Week: April 27–May 1, 2026

Some of the best Prime Video shows worth watching this week are also top trending hits and brand new releases that everybody seems to be watching right now. From acclaimed animated series to intense reality shows and modern superhero epics, Prime Video has plenty of new streaming options that are worth checking out this week, April 27–May 1, 2026.

While Prime Video doesn’t offer as many new streaming releases as Netflix, there is still a vast vault of shows that some viewers don’t even realize are on the platform. Some hidden gem Prime Video series include Undone, The Bridge, Dead Ringers, and Tales From the Loop, which are all great choices if you’re looking for a show that’s high quality yet overlooked. However, if you’re eager to discover what’s on the cutting edge of Prime Video’s latest streaming slate, these five elite series are all new, trending, and at the top of streaming charts right now.

American Gladiators

American Gladiators is a reboot of the iconic 1980s reality competition series that places everyday contestants against powerful and physically strong high-performance athletes. The 2026 reboot of the series premiered on April 17 and will conclude with the final four episodes of its first season this Friday. Some of the new Gladiators include former WWE wrestlers, professional and college athletes, and influential fitness coaches. The series has been trending in the Top 10 shows in the U.S. chart on Prime Video for the last two weeks.

Kevin

Kevin is a new animated series that premiered on Prime Video on April 20, starring Jason Schwartzman, Amy Sedaris, Aubrey Plaza, and more. The series follows Kevin, a housecat, who decides that he doesn’t want to live with people anymore after his owners, Dan and Dana, break up. The lighthearted comedy series is easy to binge at just 8 episodes and has been called hilarious, refreshing, and a pleasant surprise by viewers. If you’re looking for an easy and funny binge on Prime Video, Kevin is a great choice.

From

From has been one of the most overlooked modern streaming series of the 2020s as an MGM+ original that has become more prominent in recent years. After premiering back in 2022, From has spawned four seasons, with a fifth season on the way, and is currently releasing new episodes of its fourth season. Access to From on Prime Video may vary depending on your location, but now is a perfect time to dive into the series, which earned a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score of 97%, as it rolls out new episodes between now and June 2026.

Invincible

Invincible is another top-rated series on Prime Video with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score of 99%. Often considered one of Prime Video’s best original shows of all time, and one of the best animated series on any streaming platform right now, this series just dropped its season 4 premiere in March and its finale just days ago, making now the perfect time to binge this thrilling action epic. It also has one of the best casts out of any Prime Video show, including Steven Yeun, J.K. Simmons, Sandra Oh, Gillian Jacobs, and more.

The Boys

The biggest show on Prime Video right now is unquestionably The Boys, which is halfway through its fifth and final season rollout and is the streamer’s #1 show in the world. Even if you have multiple seasons to catch up on, there is truly no better time than this week to start watching The Boys, or pick up where you left off, ahead of the series finale on May 20, 2026. Widely considered one of the most influential and iconic original shows of the modern streaming era, The Boys is simply a must-watch this week for Prime Video subscribers looking to make the most out of the streaming service.

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