"Amazon Prime Video"

2021 · 4 Seasons · Amazon Prime Video · Superhero / Drama / Action

Invincible takes the familiar origin story of a teenager discovering superpowers and turns it into something brutal, complicated, and surprisingly moving. The voice cast, led by Steven Yeun, J.K. Simmons, and Sandra Oh, elevates every scene they touch, and the writing consistently finds ways to make superhero violence feel like it costs something. Animation quality dips too often for a show this popular, and pacing stumbles crop up across multiple seasons. Those flaws haven't stopped it from becoming one of the strongest superhero series in any medium, animated or otherwise. Four seasons in, with more on the way, Invincible keeps earning its place near the top.

2024 · 2 Seasons · Amazon Prime Video · Animation, Musical, Comedy

Hazbin Hotel is a show bursting with creative ambition and musical talent, brought down by a pacing problem it hasn't fully solved. The character designs are memorable, the songs range from catchy to flat-out impressive, and the premise of a rehabilitation hotel in Hell offers endless comedic and dramatic potential. But cramming major character arcs into single episodes leaves emotional beats feeling like plot checkboxes rather than earned moments. There's a great show in here fighting to get out, and when individual scenes click, the energy is undeniable. It just needs more room to breathe.

2022 · 1 Season · Amazon Prime Video · Science Fiction Thriller

The Peripheral is a stylish, ambitious adaptation of William Gibson's novel that delivers a compelling central performance from Chloe Grace Moretz and some inventive science fiction concepts. The show's dual-timeline structure creates an intriguing puzzle, but the dense mythology and rapid-fire worldbuilding leave many viewers struggling to keep up. Amazon's cancellation after one season means the story ends without resolution, making it a harder sell despite its significant strengths.