Collider has published a ranked list of the best original Prime Video series released so far in 2026, highlighting how the streamer continues to offer a broad mix of genres, from book adaptations to original dramas and thrillers. The feature notes that while some shows falter due to weak writing or lacklustre chemistry between leads, others stand out as strong entries in the platform's expanding slate for the year.

Among the titles featured are "Elle", a 1990s-set prequel to "Legally Blonde" starring Lexi Minetree, which is praised for capturing the original's charm but criticised for leaning too heavily on callbacks rather than forging its own identity; "Steal", a heist thriller starring Sophie Turner as an employee taken hostage during an audacious robbery targeting £4 billion in pension funds; and "56 Days", a thriller starring Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia. The list ranks nine shows in total, counting down to the year's best Prime Video original so far.