Key Takeaways:
- Amazon Prime Video released several strong installments to its biggest series, including Reacher, Fallout, and Invincible, in 2025.
- New shows and spinoffs, such as Ballard and Gen V, premiered on the platform to keep things fresh.
- The streaming service also delivered great new seasons of Hazbin Hotel, Bosch: Legacy, and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX.
- Other notable releases include The Girlfriend, a six-episode series starring Robin Wright, and Daniel Dae Kim’s series, which follows a former spy who comes out of hiding to find his daughter.
Introduction to Prime Video’s 2025 Releases
Aside from free shipping, Prime Video is the second-best perk that comes with an Amazon Prime subscription. This year, the streaming service delivered several strong installments to some of its biggest series like Reacher, Fallout, and Invincible — but it also premiered some great new shows and spinoffs to keep things fresh. Prime Video has become a major player in the streaming industry, offering a wide range of content that caters to different tastes and preferences. With its user-friendly interface and affordable pricing, it’s no wonder why Prime Video has become a favorite among streaming enthusiasts.
Reacher and Fallout: A Look at Prime Video’s Flagship Series
Reacher is one of the most popular series on Amazon Prime Video, and the latest installment doesn’t disappoint. After winding up in Maine, Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) — the former military officer-turned-drifter — gets entangled in a DEA investigation, leading him to go undercover as the bodyguard for the son of Zachary Beck (Anthony Michael Hall), the owner of a rug import company involved in some shady business dealings. Video game adaptations keep getting better, but even still, Fallout stands among the best. The first season introduced its trio of post-apocalyptic heroes: vault dweller Lucy (Ella Purnell), conflicted Brotherhood of Steel knight Maximus (Aaron Moten), and a ghoul known as… the Ghoul (Walton Goggins). They’re still around in the new second season, but the show also expands its scope quite a bit, with a story that covers more of the world itself, while also diving deep into the past.
New Shows and Spinoffs: A Fresh Wave of Content
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first switched on Hazbin Hotel, but after watching the first season, I was hooked. The second season is another strong entry into the musical series, with Charlie Morningstar (Erika Henningsen) and her dysfunctional group of friends working to revive the hotel after it was nearly destroyed by an attack from heaven. But things don’t stay peaceful for long, as the three Vs leading Hell’s entertainment industry plot to expand their control over the netherworld. Prime Video also debuted a spinoff series called Ballard, starring Maggie Q as Detective Renée Ballard, the head of the LAPD’s new — and underfunded — cold case division. As Ballard and her team dust off old homicide investigations, she dredges up evidence of deep-seated corruption within the police department.
Invincible and The Boys: Superhero Series Take Center Stage
The third season of Invincible marks a major shift for our titular superhero, Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun), who steps into a new suit and a new role as the Earth’s defender. Throughout the season, Grayson trains even harder as he prepares for battle with the powerful, superhuman warriors from the Viltrum Empire, while continuing to wrestle with and distance himself from the influence of his father, Omni Man (J.K. Simmons). We still have to wait a few more months to see the final season of The Boys, but in the meantime, you might want to check out its spinoff, Gen V, which released its second season in September. Picking up after season 4 of The Boys, the series follows Marie (Jaz Sinclair) and her friends as they navigate a transformed Godolkin University — now a militarized training ground for supes — amid a world where Homelander has more control than ever.
Other Notable Releases: A Diverse Range of Content
If you’re a fan of the original Gundam series, Prime Video’s Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is a must-watch. It draws from the 1979 Mobile Suit Gundam show, taking place in an alternate universe where the militaristic Principality of Zeon is in control. The story follows Amate Yuzuriha (Thea Saccoliti/Tomoyo Kurosawa), a high-school student who becomes the pilot of the mobile suit prototype, GQuuuuuuX. Amate engages in a series of clan battles while fighting to protect her friend, a war refugee. The Girlfriend is a six-episode series that’s easy to binge-watch, starring Robin Wright as Laura, a wealthy mother who’s a bit too protective of her son and becomes overwhelmed with suspicion after meeting his charming new girlfriend, Cherry Laine (Olivia Cooke). As Laura becomes increasingly obsessed with uncovering Cherry’s true intentions — whether real or imagined — her fixation begins to strain her relationship with her son and fractures the rest of her family.
Conclusion: A Year of Growth and Expansion for Prime Video
In conclusion, 2025 has been a great year for Prime Video, with a wide range of new shows and seasons that cater to different tastes and preferences. From the action-packed Reacher and Fallout to the musical Hazbin Hotel and the superhero series Invincible and The Boys, there’s something for everyone on Prime Video. With its user-friendly interface, affordable pricing, and diverse range of content, it’s no wonder why Prime Video has become a favorite among streaming enthusiasts. Whether you’re a fan of drama, comedy, or action, Prime Video has got you covered, and with its constant stream of new releases, you’ll never run out of things to watch.
