Mystery thrillers are the kind of shows that pull you in, making it easy to binge-watch every episode. They don’t always rely on crime scenes or whodunit plots, instead building suspense through secrets, strange events and stories that keep you guessing until the finale.
Prime Video has a growing collection of series that fit this space, from mind-twisting psychological tales to unsettling mysteries and suspenseful dramas. There’s a mix for every mood, whether you want something eerie, clever, or emotionally gripping.
In this list, we’ve rounded up five of the best mystery thriller shows currently available to stream on Prime Video.
‘Shelter’
Harlan Coben’s “Shelter” follows 16-year-old Mickey Bolitar (Jaden Michael) as he navigates life in Kasselton, New Jersey, after the sudden death of his father. Living with his aunt Shira (Constance Zimmer), Mickey becomes entangled in the disappearance of a fellow student, Ashley Kent. This thrusts him into a maze of mysteries and covert schemes within the unassuming community.
With the help of his friends, Spoon (Adrian Greensmith) and Ema (Abby Corrigan), Mickey uncovers a hidden underground world that may hold the answers to decades of disappearances.
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‘We Were Liars’
Seventeen-year-old Cadence Sinclair Eastman (Emily Alyn Lind) returns to her family’s private island, Beechwood, after a traumatic event leaves her with memory loss. As she tries to piece together the missing months from the previous summer, she reconnects with her close-knit group of friends, known as the “Liars,” and explores the complex relationships within her wealthy, influential family.
Flashbacks and present-day events gradually reveal secrets and hidden tensions that have been simmering beneath the surface for years. Cadence discovers that those closest to her may be hiding truths that could change everything she thought she knew about her family and friends.
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‘The Better Sister’
“The Better Sister” centers around the lives of two estranged sisters, Chloe Taylor (Jessica Biel) and Nicky Macintosh (Elizabeth Banks). Chloe is a high-powered magazine editor living a seemingly perfect life with her husband Adam (Corey Stoll) and teenage son Ethan (Maxwell Acee Donovan). Nicky, on the other hand, is an alcoholic who struggles to make ends meet.
Their worlds collide when Adam is brutally murdered, and the investigation reveals shocking truths about their family dynamics. As the story unfolds, Chloe and Nicky are forced to confront their past and work through the complexities of their relationship while dealing with the aftermath of Adam's death.
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‘Keeping Faith’
Faith Howells (Eve Myles) is a small-town lawyer, devoted wife, and mother of three whose life is turned upside down when her husband, Evan (Bradley Freegard), suddenly disappears without explanation. Left to juggle her family responsibilities and her demanding job, she begins searching for answers while dealing with the growing suspicion of those around her.
Her search reveals surprising truths about Evan’s work and private life, forcing her to reconsider everything she thought she knew about him. Each new clue pushes her into uncharted territory, testing her ability to protect her family while chasing the truth.
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‘Cross’
“Cross” follows Alex Cross (Aldis Hodge), a brilliant forensic psychologist and detective in Washington, D.C., whose sharp instincts and deep empathy make him a formidable investigator. Still grieving the loss of his wife, he works to balance his demanding career with raising his children, supported by his grandmother Nana Mama (Juanita Jennings).
Alongside his longtime partner John Sampson (Isaiah Mustafa), Cross is drawn into a disturbing case involving the Fanboy Killer, a murderer obsessed with mimicking infamous serial killers. As the investigation unfolds, Cross discovers dangerous links between the case and figures from his own past, pulling him into a battle that’s as personal as it is professional.
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