Look, we get it. In an ideal world, every summer would be stuffed full of beach holidays, road trips and weekends in the countryside. It's only a little thing called an ‘annual leave allowance’ that always seems to get in the way.
Thankfully, Prime Video has got all of the escapism you need this summer. Whether it’s the dramatic landscapes of House of the Dragon, or the stunning seas of Below Deck Mediterranean, you can step into another world from the comfort of your sofa. Whether it’s a trip to 1930s New York, a long weekend in a quintessential lakeside town or a sunny break in the dazzling Dubrovnik, here are six TV shows to transport you somewhere new.
Every Year After
Fans of One Day and The Summer I Turned Pretty, this one’s for you. Based on Carley Fortune’s bestselling novel, the romantic drama Every Year After follows childhood best friends and first loves Percy and Sam, who spend one week a year together in Barry’s Bay, a picturesque lakeside town in Ontario. Years after Percy makes a catastrophic mistake, a now-adult Sam is forced to return to the scene of their childhood, where she confronts the man she left behind all those years ago. Is there a second chance for these childhood sweethearts?
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Dutton Ranch
If you’ve ever found yourself romanticising the cowboy lifestyle (sweeping scenery, roaming horses and the wilderness? Yes, please), Yellowstone spin-off Dutton Ranch should be your next watch. The series follows Beth and Rip, a couple who are fighting to protect their land and new home in South Texas from a constant barrage of threats, including a fierce turf war with an enterprising rival ranch and the ghosts of their past.
Watch on Prime Video with a Paramount+ subscription
Spider Noir, S1
Fancy a trip to 1930s New York? In Spider Noir, Nicolas Cage takes on the role of Ben Reilly, a retired superhero–turned–private investigator who finds himself tangled in a web of corrupt politicians, mobsters and supervillains, while grappling with his own personal tragedy. When he’s already down on his luck, a crime begins to unfold across the city, and Reilly is forced to step back into the role of his vigilante alter ego: Spider-Man Noir.
Included with Prime Video
House of the Dragon, S3
While King’s Landing might not exactly be at the top of your travel list, you can no doubt appreciate the beauty of the imposing medieval castles, windswept coastlines and rugged landscapes featured in House of the Dragon. We’re back in Westeros for season three, as full-blown war explodes among the Targaryens. It’s Queen Rhaenyra and husband/uncle Daemon against Alicent Hightower, Aegon II and Aemond, with the long-awaited Battle of the Gullet poised to become one of the show’s most devastating fights to date. Expect betrayal, escalation and revenge, with their dragons also taking centre stage.
Watch on Prime Video with a HBO Max subscription
Off Campus, S1
If you’ve been anywhere near the internet in the past month, the chances are you’re already on the Off Campus hype. Head to the fictional Briar University, a college campus in Boston, Massachusetts, to live out the ultimate American university fantasy. Elite ice hockey player Garrett Graham and music student Hannah Wells begin a mutually beneficial fake-dating arrangement, which turns all the more complicated when they realise there might be real feelings at stake. It’s sexy, it’s dramatic and has a brilliant soundtrack. What’s not to like?
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Below Deck: Mediterranean
Let us set the scene: the sun is blazing down, the drinks are cooled, and you’re on a luxury superyacht moored just off the coast of Dubrovnik. Or you would be, if you were one of the Below Deck crew, who are heading to the Med this summer. The series' iconic Captain Sandy is reunited with Chief Stew Aesha Scott, Bosun Nathan Gallagher and Deckhand Joe Bradley for another season of drama, demanding clients and an unlikely love triangle. This time around, there’s also a new chef on board in Joy Lefaucheur — but how will the new arrival fare with a new batch of mega-wealthy charter guests?
Watch on Prime Video with a Hayu subscription
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