Best Reality TV on Prime Video You Should Be Watching
From a motoring show that ran for 22 years and ended with one of the most emotional finales in television, to a competition series that pulled in 50 million viewers in under a month, to a hidden-camera comedy that won a Peabody Award, these are the shows that earned their place at the top. Here's where to start.
The Grand Tour is essential viewing
The Grand Tour holds an 8.7 on IMDb from over 95,000 ratings, making it one of the highest-rated reality TV series on any streaming platform. All six seasons are streaming now on Prime Video, including the final special One for the Road, which aired on 13th September 2024 and marked the end of a 22-year partnership between Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May.
When Season 1 launched in 2016, it became the best-performing Amazon Original series at the time, pulling in more than 1.5 million first streams despite a reported production budget of $78 million. The show set viewership records with several of its episodes across its run, and its YouTube channel has accumulated 1.2 billion views. The final special took the trio to Zimbabwe in a Lancia Montecarlo, a Ford Capri 3-litre, and a Triumph Stag for a road trip through stunning and sometimes brutal landscapes, ending on a strangely familiar island that left long-time fans emotional.
This isn't a car show. It's a show about three friends who happen to love cars, and that distinction is what made it one of Prime Video's most beloved originals. If you've never watched, six seasons of genuinely cinematic adventure await. If you have, the final special is worth revisiting.
When Season 1 launched in 2016, it became the best-performing Amazon Original series at the time, pulling in more than 1.5 million first streams despite a reported production budget of $78 million. The show set viewership records with several of its episodes across its run, and its YouTube channel has accumulated 1.2 billion views. The final special took the trio to Zimbabwe in a Lancia Montecarlo, a Ford Capri 3-litre, and a Triumph Stag for a road trip through stunning and sometimes brutal landscapes, ending on a strangely familiar island that left long-time fans emotional.
This isn't a car show. It's a show about three friends who happen to love cars, and that distinction is what made it one of Prime Video's most beloved originals. If you've never watched, six seasons of genuinely cinematic adventure await. If you have, the final special is worth revisiting.
Beast Games broke every record in the book
Beast Games became Prime Video's most-watched reality TV series ever after Season 1 hit 50 million viewers globally in its first 25 days. That figure also made it the platform's second-biggest series debut of 2024, behind only Fallout. Half of the show's audience came from outside the United States, proving its appeal stretches far beyond MrBeast's existing YouTube fanbase.
Season 1 featured 1,000 players competing for a prize that ultimately grew to $10 million cash, making it the biggest reality competition series ever created by prize value. Season 2 is now streaming, bringing together 100 of the strongest and 100 of the smartest players on the planet to compete for $5,000,000. Each game tests the limits of human strength, intelligence, and strategy in ways that feel genuinely unpredictable.
The scale is what sets it apart. Where most competition shows work with a dozen contestants and a studio set, Beast Games operates on a level that feels closer to a blockbuster film production. Whether you're already a fan of MrBeast's content or you've never watched a single YouTube video of his, the sheer ambition of what's happening on screen is hard to look away from. Both seasons are streaming now on Prime Video.
Season 1 featured 1,000 players competing for a prize that ultimately grew to $10 million cash, making it the biggest reality competition series ever created by prize value. Season 2 is now streaming, bringing together 100 of the strongest and 100 of the smartest players on the planet to compete for $5,000,000. Each game tests the limits of human strength, intelligence, and strategy in ways that feel genuinely unpredictable.
The scale is what sets it apart. Where most competition shows work with a dozen contestants and a studio set, Beast Games operates on a level that feels closer to a blockbuster film production. Whether you're already a fan of MrBeast's content or you've never watched a single YouTube video of his, the sheer ambition of what's happening on screen is hard to look away from. Both seasons are streaming now on Prime Video.
Jury Duty is the smartest comedy on any platform
Jury Duty arrived in 2023 and did something no other show has managed. It placed a real person at the centre of an entirely staged reality TV world without them knowing, and made it genuinely heartwarming rather than cruel. Season 1 followed Ronald Gladden, who showed up for what he believed was real jury duty, surrounded by actors including James Marsden playing an exaggerated version of himself. The result earned a Peabody Award, an AFI Award, four Emmy nominations including Outstanding Comedy Series, and two Golden Globe nominations.
Season 2, rebranded as Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, moved the format from the courtroom to a corporate retreat for a hot sauce company, with new unsuspecting lead Anthony navigating increasingly absurd situations. It launched with a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes and has already been renewed for a third season. The original season holds an 84% Certified Fresh score with a 96% audience rating.
What makes it work is the genuine warmth at its core. This isn't a prank show. It's an experiment in human kindness, watching someone respond to chaos with patience, empathy, and good humour. Both seasons are streaming now on Prime Video, and once you start, you'll finish in a single sitting.
Season 2, rebranded as Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, moved the format from the courtroom to a corporate retreat for a hot sauce company, with new unsuspecting lead Anthony navigating increasingly absurd situations. It launched with a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes and has already been renewed for a third season. The original season holds an 84% Certified Fresh score with a 96% audience rating.
What makes it work is the genuine warmth at its core. This isn't a prank show. It's an experiment in human kindness, watching someone respond to chaos with patience, empathy, and good humour. Both seasons are streaming now on Prime Video, and once you start, you'll finish in a single sitting.
FAQ
Is The Grand Tour still on Prime Video?
Yes. All six seasons of The Grand Tour are streaming on Prime Video, including the final special One for the Road. A seventh series with new presenters is scheduled for release in 2026.
How many seasons does Beast Games have? Beast Games has two seasons, both available on Prime Video. A third season has also been confirmed.
What is Jury Duty about? Jury Duty is a hidden-camera comedy series where a real person is placed in an entirely staged reality TV environment without knowing. Season 1 is set during jury duty, Season 2 during a corporate retreat. Both seasons are on Prime Video.
Is Beast Games free with Prime? Yes. Both seasons of Beast Games are included with a Prime membership at no extra cost.
Did Jury Duty win any awards? The original season earned a Peabody Award, an AFI Award, four Emmy nominations including Outstanding Comedy Series, and two Golden Globe nominations.
How many seasons does Beast Games have? Beast Games has two seasons, both available on Prime Video. A third season has also been confirmed.
What is Jury Duty about? Jury Duty is a hidden-camera comedy series where a real person is placed in an entirely staged reality TV environment without knowing. Season 1 is set during jury duty, Season 2 during a corporate retreat. Both seasons are on Prime Video.
Is Beast Games free with Prime? Yes. Both seasons of Beast Games are included with a Prime membership at no extra cost.
Did Jury Duty win any awards? The original season earned a Peabody Award, an AFI Award, four Emmy nominations including Outstanding Comedy Series, and two Golden Globe nominations.