Everyone loves a thriller, especially one involving an intriguing double agent. Lucky for you, Prime Video has an extensive range of spy series to offer, including Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan and The night manager.
If political intrigue, thrilling espionage, and bombshell betrayals are your thing, check out these four spy thrillers in one best streaming services with over 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Mr and Mrs Smith
- RT Score: 91%
- Age rating: TV MA
- Length: ~49 minute episode
- Creator: Francesca Sloane and Donald Glover
A remake of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie 2005 classic with the same name, Mr and Mrs Smith stars Donald Glover and Maya Erskine (as replaced original star Phoebe Waller-Bridge) as the titular duo who are recruited by a secret spy agency with the promise of riches and a dream life. However, they must assume new identities and pretend to be a married couple named John and Jane Smith. As the Smiths are drawn into dangerous missions each week, their relationship becomes complicated as real feelings develop.
TechRadar’s Tom Power wrote it Mr and Mrs Smith is all of Amazon’s second spy original series Citadel isn’t it: bold, entertaining, filled with great action and surprisingly lovable. This best Prime Video show is delightfully dark with plenty of espionage entertainment and there is a Mr and Mrs Smith season 2 on the road.
Alex Rider
- RT Score: 86% (Season 1)
- Age rating: TV-14
- Length: ~44 minute episode
- Creator: Guy Burt
Based on the best-selling book series by Anthony Horowitz, this spy thriller series follows Alex Rider (Otto Farrant), who is basically the teenage version of James Bond. When Rider agrees to help investigate his uncle’s death and its connection to the murder of two billionaires, he reluctantly assumes a new identity and goes undercover at a remote boarding school called Point Blanc where he uncovers a global criminal network.
Alex Rider is perfect for some light-hearted super spy fun and there are three seasons to enjoy on Freevee, a free ad-supported streaming channel. This can be accessed via Amazon Prime Video, using either the Prime Video app or a web browser, with no subscription required.
Citadel: Honey Bunny
- RT Score: 83%
- Age rating: TV-14
- Length: ~50 minute episode
- Creator: Sita R. Menon and Raj & DK
Spy thriller in Indian Hindi Citadel: Honey Bunny is the second spin-off of Prime Video’s Citadel universe created by the Russo Brothers. Even if Citadel didn’t get glowing reviews and received a 51% Rotten Tomatoes score, making it the fourth most watched title worldwide for the platform.
IN Citadel: Honey Bunny, When stuntman Bunny (Varun Dhawan) recruits struggling actress Honey (Samantha Ruth Prabhu) for a side gig, they are thrown into a world of high-stakes action and espionage. Years later, as their dangerous past catches up, the estranged couple are forced to reunite and protect their daughter. Set in the vibrant 90s, Citadel: Honey Bunny has heart-pounding action sequences and a charming love story.
Citadel: Diana
- RT Score: 82%
- Age range: TV MA
- Length: ~45 minute episode
- Creator: Alessandro Fabbri
Citadel: Diana is an Italian spin-off to Citadel. Set in 2030 Milan, undercover Citadel agent Diana Cavalieri (Matilda De Angelis) has been working as a mole within the enemy organization Manticore for eight years after the Citadel was destroyed. To find a way out for good, she must rely on an unlikely ally: Edo Zani (Lorenzo Cervasio), the heir to Manticore Italy. If you’re looking for some intense and thrilling excitement, then Citadel: Diana is an ideal watch.
