Top 5 Must-Watch Prime Video Shows This Week: January 5–9, 2026

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The best Prime Video shows to binge-watch this week, January 5–9, 2026, include brand new releases, forgotten hidden gems, critically acclaimed series, and fan-favorite classics set to leave the platform in just a matter of days.

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Spring Fever

The new original K-drama/romantic comedy series Spring Fever premieres on Prime Video on Monday, January 5, followed by its second episode on Tuesday, January 6. The 12-part series will release new episodes every Monday and Tuesday into mid-February.

The brand new series follows a young woman named Yun Bom who leaves Seoul with emotional scars and moves to the small town of Sinsu, where she resets her life as an exchange teacher. There she meets Seon Jae Gyu, a charming and loyal CEO of an energy company, who helps Yum Bom open herself up to the world again.

Boiling Point

While The Bear became a massive hit and earned 21 Emmys, a similar gritty drama series about chefs at a restaurant, Boiling Point, mostly lived in its shadow but still received critical acclaim. Both the original 2021 film and the 2023 sequel series are available to stream on Prime Video.

Stephen Graham of Adolescence acclaim stars in the movie and co-created the 4-part series, which follows a head chef named Carly who runs a new London-based restaurant called Point North. The series is a must-watch for fans of The Bear, especially the earlier, more thrilling seasons. At 4 episodes plus the movie, this is an easy and immersive binge on Prime Video this week

Beast Games

The wait is finally over for the return of Beast Games, which will debut its 3-part season 2 premiere on Wednesday, January 7, on Prime Video. Season 1 broke several records for reality competition series, such as the largest cash prize in TV history, and also became one of the most-watched Prime Video original series of all time.

Beast Games season 2 is themed "Strong vs Smart", pitting 100 "smart" contestants against 100 "strong" contestants for a $5 million grand prize. Hosted once again by YouTube sensation Mr. Beast, this series is surprisingly addictive and fun to watch for the whole family. It's bound to be one of the top-trending new shows on Prime Video this week and throughout January.

The Night Manager

After nearly a decade, The Night Manager season 2 will be returning to Prime Video this Sunday, January 11, meaning now is the perfect time to either discover or re-watch one of the most critically acclaimed spy thrillers on the streaming platform.

Featuring an amazing cast led by Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Elizabeth Debicki, and Olivia Colman, The Night Manager is smart, stylish, and gripping from start to finish. This week is the perfect opportunity to binge all 6 episodes of The Night Manager season 1 (all roughly 1 hour apiece) ahead of the long-awaited season 2 premiere.

Beauty & The Beast

The fan-favorite 2010s series Beauty & the Beast is leaving Prime Video in just two days on Tuesday, January 6. Now is your last chance to watch the series before it is taken off the streaming platform.

As one of several adaptations of the classic French fairy tale, this version aired on the CW with a successful 4-season, 70-episode run from 2012 to 2016. Fans of supernatural horror shows, especially ones with a nostalgic 2010s feel like The Originals, should dive into Beauty & the Beast on Prime Video this week while they still have the chance.