5 Prime Video Shows To Watch This Week (#1 Drops Its Can’t-Miss Finale In Less Than 2 Days)

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This week, from May 18th to 22nd, 2026, five shows on Prime Video have become essential viewing. These include both new releases that are quickly gaining popularity and well-regarded, critically acclaimed series. Prime Video has had a strong May with several viral hits, notably the return of the action-packed spy thriller Citadel, which continues to be very popular with viewers both globally and in the United States.

As a Prime Video fan, it’s a bit of a bittersweet week. We’re saying goodbye to a truly legendary franchise with its final release! But it’s not all sad news – a few shows from last week are still super popular, and there’s this amazing surprise hit that jumped all the way up to number six in the U.S. – I’m really excited everyone’s discovering it!

Good Omens

After launching its third season last week, Good Omens is still a popular show on Prime Video. While the final season, starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant, felt rushed to some and received a 61% rating on Rotten Tomatoes – the lowest of the series – it’s currently the fifth most-watched show on Prime Video in the U.S. With the first two seasons receiving great reviews, it’s still a series worth checking out if you haven’t already.

Young Sherlock

Despite debuting on Prime Video in early March 2026, Young Sherlock remains incredibly popular, consistently ranking among the platform’s top 10 shows worldwide for over two months. This well-received series tells the story of Sherlock Holmes’ beginnings, a character famously played by actors like Benedict Cumberbatch and Robert Downey Jr. Now, rising star Hero Fiennes Tiffin takes on the role, delivering a standout performance in the show, which currently has an 84% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has already been renewed for a second season.

Off Campus

The new Prime Video series, Off Campus, quickly became a hit after its first season premiered on May 13th. It’s currently the most popular show on Prime Video worldwide, and a second season is already being planned, with potential for many more based on the book series it’s adapted from. Often drawing comparisons to Heated Rivalry, Off Campus centers on a college hockey player and an intelligent student who agree to a deal: she’ll tutor him, and he’ll pretend to be her boyfriend. If you enjoy romantic comedies and stories about growing up, Off Campus is a great choice.

It’s Not Like That

The family drama It’s Not Like That has become a surprise hit on Prime Video, currently ranking as its sixth most-watched show in the U.S. The series first debuted in January 2026 on a smaller streaming service called Wonder Project, releasing episodes weekly until March. After being added to Prime Video, it’s reached a much larger audience, and if this trend continues, Prime Video may fully acquire the rights to stream the show.

The Boys

The final episode of The Boys is about to be released, and it’s easily the biggest show debuting on Prime Video this week – and across all streaming platforms. Already hailed as one of the best TV series ever made, winning an Emmy for its thrilling superhero action, fans are eager to see how the story concludes.

The second-to-last episode of The Boys has received a lot of negative feedback from viewers on IMDb, currently scoring a 6.5 out of 10 – much lower than the series’ overall 8.6 rating. The final episode will be available on Prime Video at 3:00 am Eastern Time and 12:00 am Pacific Time, and it’s expected to be one of Prime Video’s most popular episodes ever.

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2026-05-19 01:59