3 thrilling Prime Video shows to watch this weekend (July 17-19)

Credit: Lucas Oliveira de Gouveia/How-To Geek Published Jul 17, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT As an entertainment enthusiast, Keeley is a streaming content author and expert at How-To Geek with over a decade's experience writing about film and television. Her focus is on streaming content lists and guides. Keeley also writes film and television reviews, recaps, features, and lists for Loud and Clear Reviews, and she writes streaming content features for Pocket-Lint. Her reviews are featured on Rotten Tomatoes, and she also has bylines at Collider and Fansided Entertainment's Show Snob and Bam Smack Pow divisions. If she's not in front of the TV, dissecting content with her husband, you can just wait one minute—she'll be right back. Sign in to your How-To Geek account With most of Amazon Prime Video’s July TV show highlights having already dropped, aside from the new season of Batman: Caped Crusader, now is the perfect time to indulge in series that will bring on some summertime thrills. Whether they're psychological, science fiction, or full of action, the streamer has plenty to offer in that vein. This weekend, take your pick of three thrilling shows that are sure to keep you engaged, guessing, and on the edge of your seat. In the case of our top pick, you’ll even find yourself laughing all the way through a wild ride a la Thelma & Louise. 3 The Power When the vulnerable fight back on equal terms Based on the award-winning novel by Naomi Alderman, The Power is a critically acclaimed global sci-fi thriller known for its intense narrative full of thrills and suspense. The story follows what happens when a wicked twist of nature sparks a massive shift in global power dynamics. The Power stars Toni Collette (Hereditary), John Leguizamo (John Wick), Eddie Marsan (Ray Donovan), and Auli’i Cravalho (Moana). Quiz 8 Questions · Test Your KnowledgeName that hit Prime Video showTrivia challenge From superheroes to spies — how well do you know Amazon's biggest Prime Video originals? SuperheroesThrillerDramaComedySci-Fi Begin In The Boys, what is the name of the corporation that manages and markets the superheroes? AOmni CorpBVought InternationalCApex IndustriesDSyndicate Global That's right! Vought International is the powerful megacorporation at the center of The Boys, responsible for creating and commercializing superheroes using the drug Compound V. The show uses Vought as a sharp satire of corporate greed and media manipulation. Not quite — the answer is Vought International. This fictional corporation manufactures and profits from superheroes in The Boys, serving as the show's main satirical target of corporate and political corruption. Continue In Jack Ryan, which actor portrays the title character CIA analyst Jack Ryan across the first four seasons? AChris PineBMichael B. JordanCJohn KrasinskiDJake Gyllenhaal Correct! John Krasinski, best known for playing Jim Halpert on The Office, takes on the role of Tom Clancy's iconic analyst-turned-field operative Jack Ryan. His portrayal runs through all four seasons of the Prime Video series. The correct answer is John Krasinski. Before Jack Ryan, he was best known as Jim from The Office, but the role transformed his career into action-thriller territory. He played the character across all four seasons of the show. Continue In The Summer I Turned Pretty, Belly must choose between two brothers. What are their names? AConrad and JeremiahBLiam and NoahCEthan and TylerDChase and Cameron Exactly right! The central love triangle of The Summer I Turned Pretty revolves around Belly Conklin and the Fisher brothers — brooding Conrad and warm, easygoing Jeremiah. The show is based on Jenny Han's beloved YA novel trilogy. The correct answer is Conrad and Jeremiah. These are the Fisher brothers at the heart of Belly's summer love triangle in The Summer I Turned Pretty, based on Jenny Han's popular YA book series. Continue In Invincible, Mark Grayson discovers his father Nolan is secretly which superhero? ADarkwingBOmni-ManCWar MachineDTitan That's correct! Mark's father Nolan Grayson is secretly Omni-Man, one of the most powerful beings on Earth — and a member of the alien Viltrumite race. This revelation drives much of the show's intense first season and sets up its overarching conflict. The right answer is Omni-Man. Nolan Grayson, Mark's seemingly heroic father, is revealed to be Omni-Man — a Viltrumite warrior with a shocking secret agenda. This twist becomes the emotional and narrative cornerstone of Invincible's first season. Continue In Jury Duty, what is the name of the only real juror who didn't know the trial was a mockumentary? ATodd EdwardsBRonald GladdenCJames MarsdenDDavid Price Correct! Ronald Gladden was the one real, unsuspecting juror placed among actors in the fake trial. His genuine kindness and good humor throughout the experiment made him the breakout star of the show and earned widespread praise from viewers. The answer is Ronald Gladden. He was the only real person among a jury of actors, unaware the entire trial was staged for a hidden-camera comedy series. His authentic warmth and decency became the emotional heart of Jury Duty. Continue In Citadel, what is the name of the global spy agency that both main characters Mason Kane and Nadia Sinh worked for? ASpectorBNightshadeCCitadelDManticore That's right! The agency is simply called Citadel — an independent global spy organization that was destroyed by the villainous syndicate Manticore. The show follows its amnesiac former agents trying to piece together their past and stop Manticore's rise. The correct answer is Citadel, which is also the show's title. This elite independent spy agency was dismantled by the antagonistic organization Manticore, and the series follows its surviving agents — including characters played by Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Continue In Spider-Noir, which city does the black-and-white private detective version of Spider-Man operate in? AChicagoBGotham CityCNew York CityDLos Angeles Correct! Spider-Noir is set in a stylized, black-and-white version of 1930s New York City, perfectly matching the hard-boiled noir detective aesthetic of the series. Nicolas Cage voices the character, giving the show a gritty, pulpy atmosphere. The answer is New York City. Spider-Noir takes place in a monochromatic, Depression-era New York rendered in classic film noir style. The show stars Nicolas Cage as a gruff, detective version of Peter Parker navigating crime and corruption in the 1930s. Continue Off Campus, the Prime Video romantic comedy series, is based on a book series written by which author? AColleen HooverBElle KennedyCEmily HenryDTaylor Jenkins Reid That's right! Off Campus is based on Elle Kennedy's wildly popular new adult romance series, which includes books like The Deal and The Score. The series follows college students navigating love, hockey, and campus life, and has a massive dedicated fanbase online. The correct answer is Elle Kennedy. Her Off Campus book series — starting with The Deal — became a massive hit in new adult romance, particularly on BookTok and Goodreads. The Prime Video adaptation brings her beloved college hockey romance stories to the screen. See My Score Challenge CompleteYour Score / 8 Thanks for playing! Try Again Without warning, teenage girls develop the biological ability to electrocute people at will, whether to inflict agonizing pain, defend themselves, or even kill. Because they are also able to awaken this gift in older women, global gender dynamics change overnight. As the mayor of Seattle, Margot Cleary-Lopez (Collette) does not possess this superhuman ability, but her daughter does. To protect Jos (Cravalho), Margot steps up as a political voice and truth-teller for those with The Power. As they work together to overthrow the patriarchal societies attempting to control this new reality, the show exposes the ways in which absolute power eventually corrupts its users. Beyond its initial adrenaline rush, the narrative swings like a pendulum between thrilling liberation and horrifying conflict to create non-stop, edge-of-your-seat unpredictability. It’s a powerful allegory for how patriarchal societies tend to make women feel physically unsafe or insignificant. Furthermore, watching underestimated girls and women realize they have the power to protect themselves is not just electrifying — it’s also cathartic. The Power Release Date 2023 - 2023-00-00 Cast Toni Collette, Auli'i Cravalho, John Leguizamo, Toheeb Jimoh, Ria Zmitrowicz, Halle Bush, Nico Hiraga, Heather Agyepong, Daniela Vega, Eddie Marsan Main Genre Sci-Fi Seasons 1 Studio Sister, Amazon Studios Cinematographer Carlos Catalán, Ruairí O'Brien, Ollie Downey Creator Raelle Tucker, Naomi Alderman, Sarah Quintrell Distributor Amazon Prime Video Main Characters Tim Bricknell Sfx Supervisor Chris Reynolds Story By Naomi Alderman 2 The Devil’s Hour A mind-bending puzzle blending crime drama with science fiction If its perfect Rotten Tomatoes score doesn’t pique your curiosity, its intriguing Black Mirror-style premise will. A critically acclaimed British psychological thriller series, The Devil’s Hour centers on a woman who wakes up nightly in the middle of the so-called "devil’s hour" between 3 and 4 a.m. This is traditionally a time when supernatural forces are believed to be most active and spiritual boundaries are at their weakest. Lucy (Call the Midwife's Jessica Raine) is a social worker whose life is a mix of unexplained trauma and mystery. In addition to juggling relationship issues and caring for her mother, who suffers from dementia, she’s also struggling to understand and help her emotionally detached eight-year-old son, who claims to see people that others do not. What’s worse is that she wakes nightly at 3:33 a.m. from horrid nightmares and experiences terrifying, memory-like visions that connect her to a string of brutal murders. Fearing she’s losing her mind, she soon becomes entangled with an enigmatic drifter (Doctor Who's Peter Capaldi) who claims to remember the future. Together, they investigate a series of murders and time-bending mysteries. The two-season series is universally praised for its intelligent storytelling, haunting atmospheric tension, and captivating, genre-defying plot that keeps viewers guessing. This tightly constructed, emotionally devastating thriller rewards those who give it their undivided attention. By its end, you may just find it to be the smartest, scariest, most satisfying show you have ever seen. The Devil's Hour Release Date October 28, 2022 Cast Jessica Raine, Peter Capaldi, Nikesh Patel, Benjamin Chivers, Phil Dunster, Talia Walker Bassols, Rhiannon Harper-Rafferty, Alex Ferns, Thomas Dominique, Meera Syal, John Alastair, Barbara Marten, Ramanique Ahluwalia, Rosie Jones, Kim Allan, Sandra Huggett, Kyle Rowe, Caroline O'Neill, Harley Broomfield, Carys Gaylor, Cecilia Blair, Muki Zubis, Tom Ashley, Leona Allen, Jane McCarry, Brandon Bendell, David Angland, Sidney Livingstone Directors Johnny Allan, Isabelle Sieb, Shaun James Grant Writers Tom Moran Main Genre Crime Creator(s) Tom Moran Seasons 2 Streaming Service(s) Prime Video Amazon Fire TV Stick (HD) Integrations Alexa Storage 8GB 1 Ride or Die A new, action-packed buddy thriller Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso) and Octavia Spencer (Ma) star in Ride or Die, a newly released, fast-paced series about two best friends who thought they knew everything about each other. They quickly discover they do not. One of them has a huge secret, and it’s about to land them both in hot water. When a mysterious figure emerges from Judith’s (Waddingham) past and an assassination plot goes horribly wrong, Judith’s world is upside down. Debbie’s world also changes after she discovers that her best friend is an international assassin. With her secret identity exposed, Judith must go on the run with Debbie in tow. Together, in a race against time, the two embark on an epic road trip across Europe, with law enforcement, highly trained assassins, and dangerous criminals hot on their trail. The eight-episode show blends high-stakes assassin thrills with buddy-comedy charm to offer some adrenaline-fueled summer fun. It effortlessly balances the white-knuckle suspense of a great action thriller with the empowering dynamic of a Thelma & Louise-style friendship. Viewers should expect plenty of high-speed chases, shootouts, and chaotic fight scenes. Ride or Die Release Date July 15, 2026 Network Prime Video Cast Hannah Waddingham, Octavia Spencer, Ed Skrein, Calam Lynch, Jamie Parker, Savannah Steyn, Adnan Hasković, Kiana Klysch, Simon Wan, Youssef Kerkour, Marco Leonardi, Jim High, Kevin Michael Clarke, Miroslav Lhotka, Dagmar Lakčevič, Alessandro Bressanello, Felice, Veronika Bellová, Adrián Castilla, Rocco Salata, Otto Jankovich, Ayelet Halamish, Jan Janča, Thiago Braga de Oliveira Showrunner Matt Miller Directors Peyton Reed, Lauren Wolkstein, DeMane Davis, Allison Liddi-Brown Writers Tessa Coates Main Genre Action Creator(s) Tessa Coates Producers Holger Reibiger Seasons 1 Executive Producer(s) Andy Muschietti, Bárbara Muschietti, Dana Goldberg, David Ellison, Hannah Waddingham, Irene Yeung, Matt Thunell, Octavia Spencer, Peyton Reed, Tessa Coates Plenty of summer excitement With summer and its high temperatures in full swing, there’s no shortage of excitement indoors. Plenty of thrilling entertainment is just waiting to be discovered on your favorite platform, so be sure to check out our streaming content section for more suggestions on what to watch. Subscription with ads Yes, via Prime membership or $9/month Simultaneous streams 3 Live TV No Price Included with Amazon Prime subscription ($15/month or $139/year) or $9/month standalone