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Now that August is here, the year is heading into its final stretch. With the warmer days (hopefully) beginning to wind down in a few weeks, it’s the perfect time to start looking ahead to the chillier months and all the cozy excitement that comes with Halloween. In fact, spooky season is my favorite time of year.So if you’re ready to escape the lingering summer heat and embrace those evenings indoors, Prime Video’s top 10 list offers the perfect excuse for your next binge.Prime Video’s trending list reveals plenty of great shows worth streaming. This includes an action-comedy series still holding strong in the No. 1 spot, a military thriller currently airing its third season, and an animated superhero adventure packed with some surprisingly dark themes. So, if you need a new series to lock into, these three Prime Video titles are essential viewing right now.This list is based on the Prime Video U.S. top 10 shows as of Wednesday, August 5, 2026.Best shows in the Prime Video top 10‘Ride or Die’
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Still holding strong in the No. 1 spot is “Ride or Die,” an action-comedy series created by comedian and writer Tessa Coates. It’s the perfect show for anyone who enjoys watching two friends go through hell together, and much of its appeal comes from the chemistry between Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham, whose genuine screen presence drives the series. It also features a standout supporting cast including Bill Nighy, Ed Skrein, Sylvia Hoeks, and Calam Lynch.“Ride or Die” follows Debbie Claybourne (Octavia Spencer), whose everyday life changes forever when she discovers that her lifelong best friend, Judith Burton (Hannah Waddingham), has secretly been working as an international assassin. After a mission goes disastrously wrong, the pair are forced to flee across Europe while being hunted by elite killers and powerful criminals. As Debbie uncovers shocking truths about her husband’s involvement in a corrupt political scheme, she and Judith race to expose the conspiracy.Watch "Ride or Die" on Prime Video nowGet instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.‘Lioness’
