It might be a new year, but there is still no change at the top of the Prime Video streaming charts. Now three episodes in, with “The Profligate” debuting on New Year’s Eve, the Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell-led Fallout‘s stunning second season has now spent two full weeks on top of the charts, massively outperforming the rest of the Prime Video catalog and facing competition only from the Duffer Brothers-created sci-fi smash Stranger Things across all platforms. With all that in mind, and with much more ready to keep you entertained this first week of 2026, here’s a look at three Prime Video shows you need to binge this weekend.
For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and movies on Prime Video.
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‘Stargate SG-1’ (1997–2007)
Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 8.4/10
The perfect way for sci-fi fans to start their 2026 is with a binge-watch of Stargate SG-1. A direct continuation of Roland Emmerichand Dean Devlin’s 1994 film, Stargate, the series follows the titular band of soldiers and scientists as they head through portals to try and forge relationships and save worlds across the universe.
Starring Richard Dean Anderson as Colonel Jack O’Neil, and featuring a stacked ensemble including Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, andDon S. Davis, Stargate SG-1 is considered a sci-fi classic for a reason. Earning nine Primetime Emmys across its decade-long run, there are over 200 episodes of this acclaimed series ready and waiting for you to binge this January.
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‘The Wilds’ (2020)
Rotten Tomatoes: 89% | IMDb: 7.3/10
Several great shows have been cancelled before their time in the 2020s, with The Wilds one such victim of a ruthless television landscape. The series follows the plight of a group of teenage girls who become stranded on a seemingly deserted island following a plane crash. However, nothing is as it really seems, with these girls actually under constant surveillance as the subjects of an experiment known as the Dawn of Eve program.
Featuring an impressive young cast and plenty of twists and turns, this is a survival series done right. At the heart of the show is a collection of fascinating relationship dynamics between the characters, brought to life by a plethora of stellar performances. For a slow burn that continues to improve episode after episode, look no further than The Wilds this first January weekend.
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‘Overcompensating’ (2025—Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | IMDb: 7.7/10
With so many shows released in 2025, some of the best gems have likely fallen under your radar. Ahead of its second season, check out one of the best Prime Video releases of last year in the 2025 queer coming-of-age comedy Overcompensating. Created by and starring Benito Skinner, the series follows a football player who, new to college, grapples with his societal expectations and the exploration of his sexuality.
As a show loosely based on the experiences of its creator and star, Overcompensating bleeds relatability. A coming-of-age tale that touches on experiences universally shared by young people today, the series is both refreshingly funny and sports a heart of gold. Earning acclaim from audiences and critics, illustrated by a near-perfect 93% score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, let Overcompensating bring light to your cold, dark January.
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May 15, 2025
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Prime Video
- Writers
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Scott King, Mitra Jouhari
