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Prime Video offers something for everyone, from quick, captivating thrillers to long-running, popular series. Shows like the animated series Kevin and the competition show American Gladiators, which we recommended last week, are still excellent choices. However, if you want to see the very best Prime Video has to offer right now, here are our top five picks.

According to FlixPatrol, the movie The Mechanic quickly climbed the charts on a streaming service. It appeared in the U.S. Top 10 Movies just one day after being added at the beginning of the month, starting at number 5. It stayed there for two days before falling to number 10. At this rate, The Mechanic might no longer be on the chart tomorrow.

According to IGN, a rare Magic: The Gathering card has just been sold at auction for $3 million, making it the most expensive card in the game’s history. This particular Black Lotus card was professionally graded as “Pristine” with a perfect 10 rating and has now taken the record for the highest price ever paid for a Magic: The Gathering card.

Honestly, after waiting four years for season 3 of Euphoria, I was incredibly disappointed – and that’s putting it mildly. Thinking back to the week Rue was born in September 2001 feels like a monumental moment in history, and the letdown with this season is almost on that scale. The first couple of episodes felt like a completely different show! It veered into this gritty, neo-western crime thriller territory with loan sharks and drug cartels, and honestly, everyone seemed…off. Rue felt reduced to just being boy-crazy, Maddy was acting like a Hollywood pimp, Cal was surprisingly nice and remorseful, and Nate was actually seeking Cassie’s approval – a total 180 from how he usually behaves.

Netflix is shifting its strategy for Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew. Originally planned for a limited two-week showing in IMAX theaters in November 2026, the film will now have a full theatrical release worldwide for 49 days beginning February 12, 2027. It will then become available on Netflix starting April 2, 2027.

Darth Sidious trained Maul, who first appeared in The Phantom Menace. In that film, he kills Qui-Gon Jinn before Obi-Wan Kenobi cuts him in half. Surprisingly, Maul survived, fueled by his intense anger, and rebuilt his lower body with cybernetic parts. He then formed the Shadow Collective, a powerful criminal organization. Maul – Shadow Lord takes place about a year after the Clone Wars ended and during the beginning of the Galactic Empire’s rule.

I’m a huge fan of Farscape, even though it’s from the late 90s and early 2000s, so the special effects aren’t quite as polished as shows today. But it’s become a real cult classic, and I think that’s because people are craving sci-fi that’s a little different and isn’t afraid to be bold. It’s easy to understand why most shows stick to what’s safe – making a TV show is expensive! – but Farscape really went for it, and it totally paid off.

This episode focuses entirely on the fight between Maul, Devon, and Daki against Darth Vader and two Inquisitors. It’s visually stunning with great fight scenes, but also features meaningful character interactions, making it more than just non-stop action. The episode highlights a lengthy duel between Maul and Vader.

Simon & Schuster has announced a new art book, The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Three, which will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the third Dune film directed by Denis Villeneuve. The book is set to be released on December 22nd, just four days after the movie hits theaters.

Premiering in the 1990s, Earth 2 lasted only one season but made a unique casting choice before Star Trek did. With Steven Spielberg as an executive producer, the show initially appeared destined for success. While it didn’t ultimately achieve that, Earth 2 is remembered as more than just a copycat of Star Trek and holds a place in television history.