Not everyone has to be a fan of war series. But Amazon Prime has a lot to offer if you are interested in the history, emotional aspects, and manner in which a war is fought.
These series combine action, emotional depth, and historical authenticity in ways that are both entertaining and educational, from the blood-soaked trenches of Gallipoli to the court intrigue of The White Queen.
Whether you are a history buff or just in the mood for gripping storytelling, here are 10 of the best war shows streaming now on Prime Video.
1. Our Girl
Our Girl is a British military drama that centres on military medics and spans several deployments with changing main characters.
It gives a perspective of humanitarian missions and the psychological toll of military life, starting with Molly Dawes (Lacey Turner) and moving on to Georgie Lane (Michelle Keegan).
The show, which is set in Afghanistan, Kenya, and other places, gives voice to the unsung heroes of war zones, those who heal instead of fight, by fusing action with poignant drama.
2. Turn: Washington’s spies
This AMC series, which is set during the American Revolutionary War, centres on Abe Woodhull (Jamie Bell), a farmer who becomes a clandestine agent for George Washington’s Culper Ring spy network.
Here, the tension comes from betrayals, covert communications, and deceit rather than massive battles. It is a more subdued, intellectual war story.
3. Bluestone 42
This witty British dramedy maintains its seriousness while bringing humour to the battlefield. Bluestone 42, which is centred on an Afghan bomb disposal unit, balances danger and ridiculousness.
The banter is fast, the stakes are high, and the emotional punches land when you least expect them in this show.
4. War and Peace
While remaining grounded in the personal dramas of its main characters, Pierre (Paul Dano), Natasha (Lily James), and Andrei (James Norton), the BBC’s lavish adaptation of Tolstoy’s classic novel captures the grandeur of Napoleon’s campaign against Russia.
War and Peace, which is both a love story and a war saga, is visually stunning and emotionally stirring, striking a balance between intimate moments and epic battles.
5. A small light
The narrative of ‘A Small Light’ centres on Bel Powley’s character, Miep Gies, who protected Anne Frank and her family during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.
Not all battles are fought on battlefields, as this show reminds us with its remarkable performances and emphasis on small, everyday acts of bravery.
6. Grant
One of the most important players in the American Civil War, Ulysses S. Grant, is brought to life in this documentary.
Grant examines his military prowess, shortcomings, and political journey with unexpected nuance by fusing dramatisations with knowledgeable commentary.
It is completely captivating for anyone interested in American history or character-driven narrative, and is a combination of biography and war chronicle.
7. The White Queen
The White Queen is a war show set during the time of Wars of the Roses. It narrates the taleso of women who are in charge of the backstage operations.
The show, which revolves around Elizabeth Woodville (Rebecca Ferguson), shows how romance, political ambition, and survival unfolded in royal courtrooms with the same ferocity as they did on battlefields.
It is war seen from a new angle, one that emphasises power struggles, seduction, and strategy.
8. Galipoli
This Australian miniseries depicts the infamous Gallipoli campaign of World War I without holding back.
It shows the hopelessness, terror, and unity of young soldiers thrust into one of the bloodiest standoffs in history by following two brothers (Kodi Smit-McPhee and Harry Greenwood) through the atrocities of trench warfare.
Gallipoli is a raw and eerie film that exposes war rather than glorifies it.
9. Totems
Totems is a chic French spy thriller that substitutes mind games for gunfights and is set in 1965, at the height of the Cold War. Scientist-turned-spy Francis Mareuil (Niels Schneider) manages the world of espionage while falling in love with his possible adversary, Soviet pianist Lyudmila Goloubeva.
10. Enemy at the door
Enemy at the Door is a slow-burning drama that focusses on the German occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II and emphasises the moral dilemmas that civilians face when living under enemy control.
The protagonist of the tale is Dr Philip Martel, a local who must walk a fine line between resistance and survival.
High-stakes decisions are made in private rooms; there is no front line here. The subtlety and realism of the show are what give it its power.