This month has been great for Prime Video subscribers, and there’s just one weekend left to make the most of March. The likes of Ben Watkins‘ Cross, the popular Young Sherlock series based on Andrew Lane‘s YA novels, and the Nicole Kidman-led adaptation of Scarpetta have all proved unmissable. Heading into this last weekend, the most-watched show on the platform is the near-perfect animated series Invincible, as viewers flock in their millions to catch weekly installments of Mark Grayson’s (Steven Yeun) superhero journey. With only one episode dropping per week, what else should you watch this weekend? With that question in mind, 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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‘Damages’ (2007–2012)
Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | IMDb: 8.1/10
Earlier this month, Rose Byrne‘s electric performance in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You came closest to challenging Jessie Buckley for the Best Actress Academy Award. For many, this was the best non-comedic performance in Byrne’s glittering career. However, others would declare that to be in the legal drama Damages, a series that should be at the top of your watchlist heading into this weekend.
Starring Byrne alongside Glenn Close, Damages follows a law school graduate (Byrne) who becomes the protégée of a ruthless lawyer (Close). As their personal and professional lives become intertwined, you’ll be gripped to the edge of your seat, wondering which way the story will twist next. Created by Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, and Daniel Zelman, the series was a hit with both audiences and critics, even winning four Primetime Emmy Awards, including an Outstanding Lead Actress win for Close.
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‘The Shield’ (2002–2008)
Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 8.7/10
As far as cop dramas on the small screen go, few are better than The Shield. The series follows Vic Mackey (Michael Chiklis) and the rest of his Strike Team as they use unorthodox and often immoral methods to keep a handle on the rampant violent crime in their area of Los Angeles, all while getting rich from corruption.
Fast-paced, ruthless, and unmissable, The Shield running adjacent to The Wire in the early 2000s might’ve hurt its immediate legacy, but almost 25 years later, it’s clear just how superb this series is. Consistently gripping and peaking with episodes that sit among the very best in the police procedural genre, the series earned six Primetime Emmy nominations during its run, even winning a prize for Chiklis in the Outstanding Lead Actor category.
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‘Bait’ (2026)
Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 6.6/10
If you’re looking for something fresh to watch this weekend, Prime Video has you covered with a brand-new series that debuted earlier this week: Bait. The series follows Riz Ahmed’s struggling actor, Shah Latif, as he is about to land the role of a lifetime. However, after auditioning for the role, he begins to spiral into an existential crisis.
A refreshing series that brings something new to a crowded streaming market, Bait is intelligent, funny, and impressively thought-provoking. In Collider’s review of the series, Tania Hussain wrote, “As a show that is hard to look away from, Bait moves compellingly between waves of comedy, anxiety, and cultural observation for something darker and equally believable.” Don’t miss out on this exciting new series.
- Release Date
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March 25, 2026
- Network
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Prime Video
- Directors
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Tom George, Bassam Tariq
- Writers
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Riz Ahmed, Azam Mahmood, Prashanth Venkataramanujam
