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Amazon Prime Video’s eight-episode Elle functions as a well-made, largely derivative prequel to Legally Blonde, following Elle Woods’ arc in a 1995 Seattle setting and delivering stylish, enjoyable moments without fundamentally reshaping the story.
The Reacher spinoff Neagley premieres Sept. 16 on Amazon Prime Video (eight-episode first season), the same day as Reacher’s Season 4 finale; Maria Sten stars as Frances Neagley with Alan Ritchson guesting as Jack Reacher. The series is created by Nick Santora and Nicholas Wootton, produced by Paramount Television Studios and Amazon MGM Studios, and is based on Lee Child’s characters, with first-look images released.
The Hollywood Reporter’s Ang ie Han reviews Amazon’s Elle, a Legally Blonde prequel about a teenage Elle Woods relocating from sunny L.A. to Seattle in 1995. While Lexi Minetree channels Reese Witherspoon’s vibe and the nostalgic ’90s soundtrack adds charm, the show undercuts its premise with a flat setting and uneven pacing, feeling more like a business-friendly IP reboot than a fresh expansion. Promising ensemble moments exist, but it’s unclear if the series can sustain itself beyond the familiar premise. Airdate: July 1 on Prime Video.
Australia’s ACCC has taken Amazon Australia to the Federal Court, alleging the company breached consumer law by unilaterally changing Prime terms to introduce ads on Prime Video and charging A$2.99 per month for ad-free viewing, impacting more than 850,000 subscribers who paid for an ad-free option. The case, which also implicates Amazon US, seeks penalties up to A$50 million (or three times the benefit or 30% turnover) plus consumer redress, and tests the fairness of unilateral variation clauses that allow changes to terms after purchase and without prorated refunds. The outcome could influence similar enforcement in other countries and shapes ongoing debates about consumer protections in digital services.
IndieWire argues that Amazon’s Elle isn’t a prequel or a comedy, but a misfired teen drama that struggles with tone and character consistency, despite Lexi Minetree’s solid performance; eight episodes drop July 1 with a Season 2 renewal already announced.
Amazon has renewed Every Year After for a second season on Prime Video, shifting the focus to Charlie’s story from Carley Fortune’s sequel One Golden Summer, with returning leads Sadie Soverall and Matt Cornett, and Michael Bradway as Charlie. Showrunner Amy B. Harris stays on as an executive producer, as the series expands the Barry’s Bay world and adds Aurora Perrineau, Abigail Cowen and Joseph Chiu to the cast.
Jeremy Clarkson announced on his Clarkson's Farm show that he has an aggressive prostate cancer detected early, with a biopsy confirming its aggressiveness; he has undergone surgery to remove the cancerous tissue and is hopeful for a full recovery, noting the cancer affected about 10% of his prostate and that this comes after his recent heart surgery, while urging men over 45 to get prostate checks.
Pocono Raceway moved Sunday's The Great American Getaway 400 NASCAR Cup Series race from 3 p.m. to 1 p.m. due to forecasted bad weather, with live coverage on Amazon Prime Video, MRN, and SiriusXM; Prime Video pre-race starts at noon, while parking and gates open times remain unchanged.
Adapted from Carley Fortune's Every Summer After, Amazon's Every Year After is a dour romance that struggles to recapture the source's light, prioritizing heartbreak over chemistry; while the supporting cast delivers occasional sparks, the leads lack the same chemistry, making the eight-episode season feel slow and patchy, and it misses the sunny, summer-magic vibe of similar YA romances. Premieres June 10 on Prime Video.
The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4 reportedly sets a Rotten Tomatoes record on Amazon's Prime Video, signaling exceptionally strong critical and audience reception for the animated fantasy series as it continues its storyline.
Amazon has canceled the new Stargate TV series from Martin Gero, which had been ordered in November 2025. Variety reports that Amazon executives feared Gero’s take wouldn’t appeal beyond the franchise’s core fans. No plot details were released, and while the project is shelved, Amazon and MGM are still exploring other ways to expand the Stargate universe.
Amazon Prime Video’s romance series Off Campus names Allie Hayes and Dean Di Laurentis as its Season 2 central couple, with eight scripts already written and a plan to expand the ensemble. Returning leads Mika Abdalla and Stephen Kalyn headline a growing cast that includes Antonio Cipriano, Jalen Thomas Brooks, India Fowler, and recurring Philipa Soo. Levi co-showruns with Gina Fattore, and the series is adapted from Elle Kennedy’s bestselling book series.
Prime Video's The Rings of Power is eyeing a Season 4, with UK production targeting fall 2026 for preproduction and filming in early 2027; while not officially greenlit, Amazon remains bullish on continuing the series. Season 3 debuts in November 2026, and given the current cadence, Season 4 is expected to arrive in 2028. The report also notes other Tolkien projects in development, including The Hunt for Gollum (Dec 2027) and Shadow of the Past.
Off Campus, Prime Video’s romance drama about college hockey players, drew 36 million viewers in its first 12 days, ranking as the service’s third-biggest debut ever (behind The Rings of Power and Fallout). Amazon notes that viewers are counted even if they watched only a short portion, and the series is performing strongly especially among women ages 18-34. The show stars Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli, created by Louisa Levy with Gina Fattore as co-showrunner, and executive producers including Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen.
John Krasinski returns as Jack Ryan in Tom Clancy’s Ghost War for Amazon Prime Video, delivering stylish globe-trotting set pieces but a thin conspiracy and shallow characterization; Krasinski remains affable yet bland, with heavy exposition and minimal emotional heft, making this a shrug-worthy entry that hints at future installments but doesn’t convincingly elevate the franchise.