Simon Baker in Scarpetta
Prime Video's new 6-part crime thriller is one of several trending shows on an elite slate of new streaming releases this weekend, March 27–29, 2026. As the third most-watched series on Prime Video heading into the weekend, audiences have made it clear that this series is one of the best new crime thriller franchises streaming now on the platform.
Whether you're looking for an immersive thriller binge, a genre-blending comedy, or an iconic animated series that is #1 in the world right now, Screen Rant has you covered with the very best streaming picks. All these Prime Video shows are not only new releases but are also going viral on various global streaming charts. If you're looking for something new to watch on Prime Video, it doesn't get better than this. Scarpetta Scarpetta is a 6-part crime thriller worth binge-watching on Prime Video if you haven't already. Based on a popular book series, Scarpetta features one of the best casts on any streaming platform right now, led by Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Simon Baker, Ariana DeBose, Bobby Cannavale, and more. The series follows Dr. Kay Scarpetta , a brilliant forensic pathologist who investigates a murder that resembles an unsolved case from nearly three decades ago. Despite Scarpetta's mixed critical reception, resulting in a Rotten Tomatoes score of 59%, the series remains extremely popular and is still worth checking out for its stacked cast alone, or if you're a major crime thriller fan. Featuring split timelines that combine story elements from two separate books, Scarpetta is considered a faithful adaptation that fans of the book should enjoy. Bait The most exciting new release on Prime Video this week was the 6-episode drop of Bait, a new comedy thriller series starring and created by Oscar winner Riz Ahmed. Blending multiple genres, Bait spins the traditional spy action thriller on its head with a meta twist. The series earned a near-perfect 96% Rotten Tomatoes score following its release on Wednesday, March 25. Ahmed plays a struggling actor named Shah who gets the opportunity of a lifetime when he receives an audition to be the next James Bond. However, after the news leaks prematurely, Shah must face backlash from internet trolls and even his own family members, which makes him question whether he is worthy of the role. With less than a 3-hour runtime, this series is perfect to binge in just one night. Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat Prime Video's breakout comedy hit Jury Duty returned earlier this month, receiving a near-perfect 93% Rotten Tomatoes score. Rather than keep the same format of pranking one unsuspecting protagonist in a fake jury full of paid actors, the series switched up the setting to a company retreat. Jury Duty season 2's star, Anthony, believes he is a temp worker at a small hot sauce company. Related Netflix’s New Psychological Thriller & 3 Shows Worth a Weekend Binge Netflix's new 8-part psychological thriller series is among the top trending and best shows worth binge-watching this weekend, March 27–29, 2026. Posts By Greg MacArthur The first five episodes of Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat are available to binge on Prime Video right now, with the final three episodes set to arrive next Friday, April 3. If you love hilarious hidden camera shows or comedies with likable characters and a mockumentary feel like The Office, chances are you will love watching Jury Duty this weekend. INVINCIBLE INVINCIBLE is the #1 most-watched Prime Video show in the world right now, following the 3-part release of its highly anticipated fourth season last week. The adult animated superhero series is based on the comic by Robert Kirkman, best known for The Walking Dead, and is one of Prime's most acclaimed original series, earning a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score of 99%. Subscribe to our newsletter for curated streaming picks Find the best new streaming releases by subscribing to the newsletter — curated picks, trending shows across platforms, and concise expert context to help you choose what to watch next. Get Updates By subscribing, you agree to receive newsletter and marketing emails, and accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe anytime. Featuring an all-star cast that includes Steven Yeun, J.K. Simmons, Sandra Oh, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Zazie Beetz, and more, INVINCIBLE is beloved by fans for its great action scenes and intense violence, making it perfect for fans of The Boys. The season 4 finale of INVINCIBLE will drop on April 22, and its first three series are available now on Prime Video. Prime Video founded September 7, 2006 first original series alpha house notable shows The Boys, Invincible, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Hanna, Carnival Row, The Wheel of Time, Reacher, Daisy Jones & The Six, Swarm, Citadel notable movies Borat 2, The Tomorrow War, Coming 2 America, One Night in Miami, Jolt, Sound of Metal, Honey Boy, Without Remorse
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