As summer sets in, those looking for fresh stories to dive into will find plenty of options on Amazon Prime Video. From BookTok favourites making their screen adaptations to the nostalgic charm of Elle—a prequel to Legally Blonde airing in July, the lineup spans romance, drama, and high-stakes thrillers designed to keep audiences hooked well into fall.
Off Campus
Elle Kennedy’s beloved Briar U book series arrives on screen with Off Campus, beginning with The Deal. Hannah Wells (Ella Bright), a music major, and Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli), a hockey captain, enter a fake-dating pact that quickly evolves into something real. Beyond their romance, the series explores the lives of other hockey players as they navigate early adulthood. The first season has taken the internet by storm, with a second season on the way.
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It’s Not Like That
In this family drama, Scott Foley portrays a widowed pastor and father of three who crosses paths with Erinn Hayes, who plays a newly divorced mother of two. Together, they navigate the complexities of single parenthood and shifting family dynamics while attempting to heal from past losses. The ensemble also features Caleb Baumann (Grey’s Anatomy), J.R. Ramirez (Manifest), and Cary Christopher (Days Of Our Lives).
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Spider-Noir
Positioned as a unique entry in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, this series explores 1930s New York City through the lens of a seasoned private investigator and hero. Nicolas Cage portrays “the Spider,” a man confronting his history as the world’s solitary superhero. Joining the cast are Lamorne Morris (New Girl) and Li Jun Li (Quantico). Viewers can experience the show in both colour and classic black-and-white.
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Every Year After
Adapted from Carley Fortune’s Every Summer After, this romantic drama chronicles the relationship between lifelong friends Percy Fraser (Sadie Soverall) and Sam Florek (Matt Cornett). Their history, spanning six years and one defining week in Barry’s Bay, is upended by an irreparable mistake Percy made. When Percy finally returns to the lakeside town after years away, she is forced to face both her history and Sam. This series is a must-watch for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty.
Every Year After airs June 10, 2026
Your Fault: London
The English-language version of Culpa Tuya from Mercedes Ron’s Culpables trilogy, this film is the sequel to My Fault: London (2025). The story centres on stepsiblings Nick and Noah as they navigate a complicated, forbidden romance while their lives pull them in separate directions. Noah transitions to the University of Oxford for her studies, whereas Nick encounters career obstacles. Matthew Broome and Asha Banks reprise their roles as Nick and Noah.
Your Fault: London airs June 17, 2026
Forbidden Fruits
Forbidden Fruits is a razor‑sharp comedy horror centred on a toxic, witchy clique known as the Fruits, who rule over a clothing store with sinister charm. Their carefully curated coven unravels when Pumpkin (Lola Tung) joins the fold, challenging the leader’s grip on power. As tensions escalate, the women must confront their own inner potions—or face a bloody downfall. The ensemble cast features Lili Reinhart (Riverdale), Victoria Pedretti (You), and Alexandra Shipp (Anyone but You), adding star power to the film’s wickedly stylish bite.
Forbidden Fruits airs 26 June, 2026
Elle
A prequel to the classic Legally Blonde, this series explores the life of Elle Woods as a high school student in 1995 Seattle. Produced by Reese Witherspoon’s production house, Hello Sunshine, the show delves into the formative romances, friendships, and experiences that eventually moulded her into the character known from the original film. While Witherspoon first brought the character to life, newcomer Lexi Minetree takes on the role of Elle for this iteration. The cast also features James Van Der Beek (Dawson’s Creek) in his last acting role.
Elle airs July 1, 2026
Ride or Die
In this series, Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer play two friends fleeing a mysterious foe, only to discover that one of them is actually a clandestine assassin. The ensemble also features Bill Nighy (Pirates of the Caribbean), Ed Skrein (Deadpool), and Sylvia Hoeks (Blade Runner 2049). Notably, the series is produced by Spencer’s production company Orit Entertainment.
Ride or Die airs July 15, 2026
The Devil’s Mouth
This high-stakes survival horror film follows college friends trapped in underwater caves in Thailand as they battle a deadly predator. As the group struggles to stay alive, long-standing personal conflicts and tensions literally begin to surface. The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Lana Condor (To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before), Kathryn Newton (Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania), Gavin Casalegno (The Summer I Turned Pretty), and Nico Hiraga (Sweethearts).
Devil’s Mouth airs July 29, 2026
Sterling Point
In the upcoming coming-of-age drama, Sterling Point, Ella Rubin (The Girl From Plainville) portrays Annie Jacobson, who, along with her twin brother, was brought up in New York by their adoptive father. The narrative unfolds as the siblings learn that their estranged grandfather has left them a private island in Canada. Centred on family secrets, evolving friendships, and new romance, the series features a notable ensemble. The cast includes Jay Duplass (Cyrus, Transparent, Togetherness), Keen Ruffalo, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Boys, Grey’s Anatomy, The Good Wife), alongside Amélie Hoeferle (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes).
Sterling Point airs August 5, 2026
The Last Sunrise
Based on Anna Todd’s novel, The Last Sunrise is a coming-of-age drama that follows an American woman as she grapples with health issues. During a summer getaway to Majorca, she finds herself unexpectedly drawn to a local man, leaving her torn between her heart’s desires and her family’s expectations about her return home. The film features Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives) and Maia Reficco (Pretty Little Liars).
The Last Sunrise airs August 26, 2026
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