Keywords: Top Amazon Prime May 2025, Best shows on Prime Video May
Amazon Prime Video is starting summer 2025 strong with a slate of fresh originals, festival favorites, and binge-worthy series. Whether you’re looking for smart sci-fi, heartwarming drama, or popcorn-worthy thrillers, there’s something new for every kind of streamer.
Here’s our list of the Top Amazon Prime titles you should stream this May 2025:
1. Terminal City (Prime Original – Limited Series)
Genre: Political Drama / Thriller
Why Watch:
Set in a fictional post-pandemic city-state, this gripping series blends political intrigue with social commentary. With sharp writing and a haunting score, it’s already being called “this year’s Andor.”
2. Outer Range – Season 3
Genre: Sci-Fi / Neo-Western
Why Watch:
The mysterious void is back—and bigger than ever. This season dives deeper into the time-travel mythology and expands its character arcs with shocking twists and unexpected new timelines.
3. Mr. & Mrs. Smith – Season 2
Genre: Action / Comedy
Why Watch:
Donald Glover and Maya Erskine return with more undercover chaos and chemistry. If Season 1 was an explosive reboot, Season 2 raises the emotional stakes while keeping the action slick and stylish.
4. The Burial
Genre: Courtroom Drama / Based on a True Story
Why Watch:
Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones deliver powerhouse performances in this underdog courtroom battle. A must-watch for fans of The Trial of the Chicago 7 and Erin Brockovich.
5. Twin Flames
Genre: True Crime Docuseries
Why Watch:
This chilling new docuseries investigates an online cult that promised eternal love—but left chaos in its wake. Think The Vow meets The Tinder Swindler.
6. Roads Not Taken
Genre: Indie Drama / Multiverse
Why Watch:
This quietly beautiful film explores alternate versions of one man’s life, using minimalist visuals and a haunting score. A slow-burn that stays with you.
7. The Consultant – Season 2
Genre: Dark Comedy / Corporate Satire
Why Watch:
Christoph Waltz returns as the mysterious (and terrifying) consultant from hell. This season digs deeper into corporate absurdities and psychological warfare.
8. The Boys Presents: Gen V – Season 2
Genre: Superhero / Action
Why Watch:
Violent, satirical, and totally bingeable. Gen V continues its bloody romp through the twisted halls of superhero academia. A must-watch before The Boys returns in June.
9. Night Owls (New Indie Film)
Genre: Romance / Slice of Life
Why Watch:
A charming, dialogue-heavy romantic indie about two insomniacs who meet every night at a 24-hour diner. Think Before Sunrise for the streaming era.
10. Coming Soon: The Expanse – Revival Teaser
Genre: Sci-Fi
Why Watch:
Not a full release yet, but Amazon just dropped a teaser for a The Expanse revival series—and fans are losing it. Stay tuned.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re into thrilling dramas, smart sci-fi, or chilling real-life stories, Amazon Prime Video’s May 2025 lineup delivers both substance and style. Add these to your weekend watchlist—or better yet, build your binge plan around them.
Which one will you start with?
