3 Best New to Prime Video Shows You Should Binge-Watch This Weekend (Oct. 2-4)

Introduction to Spooky Season Streaming

It is finally October, which means it is totally acceptable for your viewing habits to transition into full-blown spooky season mode. Whether you are craving a genuinely creepy watch or a campy scare with a side of laughs, there are fantastic new additions to Amazon Prime Video that are ideal for a weekend binge-watch marathon.

1. Chucky (Seasons 1-3)

What it's about: Plenty of horror icons have made the successful jump from the silver screen to television, but few have done it as brilliantly as everyone's favorite killer doll. The three-season series picks up the classic "Child's Play" saga when a vintage Good Guy doll is purchased at a suburban New Jersey yard sale and eventually ends up in the hands of 14-year-old outcast Jake Wheeler. Before long, gruesome and mysterious murders begin tearing open the dark secrets and hypocrisies of his sleepy hometown, with Chucky setting his sinister sights on Jake and his friends.

Why you should watch it: Created by franchise mastermind Don Mancini, "Chucky" boasts a near-perfect 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and proves that the killer doll concept works just as well in an episodic format. Brad Dourif returns to voice the foul-mouthed villain, while Jennifer Tilly delivers a fantastic performance as his iconic partner-in-crime, Tiffany. It is bloody, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt.

2. Scream Queens (Seasons 1 and 2)

What it's about: This delightfully campy two-season horror-comedy anthology drops viewers straight into the Kappa Kappa Tau sorority at Wallace University. Chaos ensues when a mysterious serial killer wearing a Red Devil costume begins picking off students one by one. The show features vicious queen bee Chanel Oberlin (Emma Roberts) and no-nonsense Dean Munsch (Jamie Lee Curtis) right at the center of the madness. Season 2 shifts the mayhem to a secretive hospital stalked by a brand-new killer, featuring guest appearances from John Stamos and Taylor Lautner for zany, irreverent fun.

Why you should watch it: Developed by "American Horror Story" creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan, "Scream Queens" is the ultimate spooky-season comfort food. Its razor-sharp, satirical sense of humor makes it an absolute blast to watch.

3. Miss Scarlet (Season 1)

What it's about: If you need a complete break from all the horror bloodshed, this captivating Victorian mystery serves as the perfect antidote. Originally titled "Miss Scarlet and the Duke," this period drama follows Eliza Scarlet (Kate Phillips). After her father's sudden death leaves her financially broke and unmarried in 1880s London, she boldly takes over his struggling detective agency. To keep the business afloat, she teams up with her late father's close friend, Scotland Yard Inspector William "The Duke" Wellington (Stuart Martin).

Why you should watch it: Created by Rachael New, "Miss Scarlet" holds an impressive 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and features wonderful chemistry between its leads, making the historical mysteries a joy to follow.