It feels impossible, but we’re already nearing the middle of September and quickly zooming into fall. But before we start panicking about the fragility of time, Prime Video graciously has plenty of new additions to its streaming library to distract us from any of that temporal ennui.September 2026 brought plenty of new TV shows and movie releases to the Amazon platform. But with so many titles competing for your attention, it can be difficult to decide which one is worth clicking “Play” on next. That’s where Tom’s Guide comes in: We’ve narrowed down Prime Video’s current top 10 to three shows that deserve a spot on your watchlist.The lineup includes buzzy YA romance “Sterling Point,” a spirited reboot of the popular action-adventure doc “The Grand Tour,” and a historical-fantasy newcomer based on a much-loved book series. Here are three new-to-Prime Video shows that you should check out next.This list is based on the Prime Video U.S. top 10 shows as of Wednesday, September 9, 2026.Best shows in the Prime Video top 10'The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin'
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An adaptation of Stephen R. Lawhead’s novels (1987's "Taliesin" and 1988's "Merlin), this historical-fantasy drama is set before Camelot, exploring the Arthurian legend in post-Roman Britain and focusing on Merlin's origin story before King Arthur's birth.The seven-part cinematic series follows the enigmatic prophet Merlin (played by Tom Sharp)—the son of the bard Taliesin (James Arden) and Atlantean Princess Charis (Rose Reid)—as he emerges from isolation and madness to unite the fractured kingdom that's under threat from Saxon invaders.Along with those aforementioned leads, the "Pendragon" cast includes Emree Franklin as Morgian, Finney Cassidy as Aurelius, Myles Clohessy as Uther, Brett Cooper as Ganieda, Alex Laurence Phillips as Pelleas and Colin Cunningham as Vortigern.Sign up to the weekly Tom's Streaming Guide to stay in the loop with the latest releases and top recommendations across your favorite streaming services. We’ve got you covered with a complete guide on what’s worth watching.Watch "The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin" on Prime Video ‘Sterling Point’
