Doesn’t it always seem like when you’re too busy, all you crave is a little downtime, but when you have too much downtime, you need something to keep busy? Now that school’s out, you may be experiencing a bit of boredom.
Luckily there’s a solution to both of these situations – as an Amazon Prime Student member you get access to unlimited Prime movies and TV shows.
You may know Amazon as the shopping haven for all you could ever need, but did you know there’s a special Prime membership program available just for college students? With Amazon Prime Student, you get access to thousands of Prime movies and TV shows, including award-winning Amazon Originals, exclusive deals, unlimited photo storage, unlimited FREE Two-Day Shipping on millions of items, and more. No matter what kind of educational institution you attend, an Amazon Prime Student membership makes your life as a collegiette easier in virtually every way.
And here’s the best part: You can get Prime Video and all of these perks right now when you sign up for a six-month trial for Amazon Prime Student. Whether taking summer classes, working as an intern or just kicking back, you’re bound to have some free time on your hands. Get Amazon Prime Student and start enjoying a few episodes (or a few seasons) of shows like these eight hit TV series.
Action & Adventure: Doctor Who
Doctor Who has aired more than 700 episodes during its 40+ year appearance on TV, and it’s easy to see why. Season one starts off with your standard boy-meets-girl scenario — then add in aliens, time travel, and the ability to regenerate. Suddenly it’s not so typical, and this show is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Drama: Girls
Intense yet comedic, the series portrays the lives of a group of 20-somethings in New York City as they deal with all of the hurdles of work, relationships, and, well, just being girls.
Comedy: Catastrophe
Amazon Original Series, Catastrophe is the story of a casual-hookup-turned-pregnancy between a Boston exec and London schoolteacher. You can imagine how complicated things get when the pair reunites.
Horror: Grimm
Oh, brother. Inspired by the renowned Grimm’s Fairy Tales, this series captures a dark and mythological world full of evil spirits and unbalanced foes, where a homicide detective makes a surprising discovery about his own identity.
Romance: Downton Abbey
This unedited UK version of the program taps into aristocratic life on the brink of World War I, exploring the difficulty of maintaining traditions—like seeking a royal heir, finding eligible suitors and arranging marriages—in fragile times.
Science Fiction: Orphan Black
The sci-fi thriller Orphan Black kicks off with an orphan witnessing the suicide of someone who appears to be her doppleganger. As Sarah, the show’s star, gets more involved in the woman’s death, things start getting weirder and weirder.
Relaity TV: America's Next Top Model
Watch Tyra Banks guide rookie models to success, starting with Cycle 1. This show never gets old!
Historical Drama: Z: The Beginning of Everything
Z: The Beginning of Everything dives deep into the dark, passionate relationship of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. This Amazon Original Series tells the unknown story of just how Zelda becomes an icon of the jazz age and inspired her husband’s famous book, The Great Gatsby.
Start watching any of these TV shows instantly on Prime Video when you sign up for Amazon Prime Student!