• News
  • Film and TV
  • Music
  • Tech
  • Features
  • Celebrity
  • Politics
  • Weird
  • Community
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • SPORTbible
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
TikTok
YouTube
Submit Your Content
'Jaw-dropping' Amazon Prime Video drama is so good even Stephen King can't get enough of it

Home> Film & TV

Published 08:00 29 Mar 2025 GMT

'Jaw-dropping' Amazon Prime Video drama is so good even Stephen King can't get enough of it

Stephen King described the hit series as 'just wonderful'

Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton

If there's anyone who knows good TV and film, it's Stephen King.

King has behind some of the best horror movies that have ever been made, which have been based on his terrifying books.

From IT and Pet Sematary, to Carrie and The Shining, King's mind has concocted some spine-chilling novels over the years.

Advert

But not all of King's books that have been adapted into movies have been horrors. In fact, you might not know that The Green Mile is based off King's 1996 book of the same name.

With his vast experience in mind, it's safe to say that if King likes something that's been on TV, then you should watch it too.

One show that he's previously gushed about is a series that's available to stream on Prime Video, where all four seasons currently available to watch.

Stephen King is the brains behind many successful books and films (Tracey Biel/Variety via Getty Images)
Stephen King is the brains behind many successful books and films (Tracey Biel/Variety via Getty Images)

Advert

Titled The Man in the High Castle, the programme, which first debuted in 2015, has been described as 'just wonderful' by King.

Based on the book of the same name by Phillip K. Dick, the show's first season explores an alternative world in which the Allied Powers lost WWII, allowing Japan and Germany to rule the US.

Adding to it's allure, the series stars the likes of Pretty Little Liar's Luke Kleintank and The Diplomat actor Rufus Sewell, as well as being executively produced by Blade Runner and Alien director, Ridley Scott.

Speaking about the show back in 2018, King posted to Twitter: "THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE (Amazon Prime) is just wonderful.

Advert

READ MORE:

STEPHEN KING'S TOP 5 MOVIES EVER

NETFLIX VIEWERS URGED TO WATCH STEPHEN KING BACK MINI-SERIES

"Some of the images, while disquieting (American children giving the Nazi salute, a Nazi storm trooper replacing the Statue of Liberty), are jaw-dropping. Start from the beginning."

Advert

Backing the acclaimed author's rave review, the series has an 84 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes and 4/5 stars from viewers on Prime Video.

King said the series is 'wonderful' (Twitter)
King said the series is 'wonderful' (Twitter)

Replying to King's tweet, another fan of The Man in the High Castle said at the time: "My wife and I just watched all three seasons. Really well done and we were glued to each and every episode.

"Kind of eerie how familiar a lot of the scenarios felt."

Advert

"It’s amazing. Binged Season 3 in a long weekend. Battle of oppression," added another at the time.

A different person penned: "Great for binge-watching. Fascinating, provocative and engaging with some surprising character arcs."

"The opening title sequence is enough to make me cry," said someone else.

Featured Image Credit: Liane Hentscher / Amazon Studios

Topics: Stephen King, Amazon Prime, Film and TV, Reviews, Rotten Tomatoes, World War 2

Niamh Shackleton
Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton is an experienced journalist for UNILAD, specialising in topics including mental health and showbiz, as well as anything Henry Cavill and cat related. She has previously worked for OK! Magazine, Caters and Kennedy.

X

@niamhshackleton

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

5 hours ago
a day ago
  • 5 hours ago

    Netflix subscribers given days to stream ‘powerful’ mini-series before it’s pulled from platform

    'A beautiful yet harrowing show. A work of art!'

    Film & TV
  • a day ago

    Netflix has floored viewers with 97% rated true-crime mini-series many say they can't finish

    "This one literally shocked me to my core."

    Film & TV
  • a day ago

    Netflix fans are urging people to watch 'amazing' drama that's so good it went on for 15 seasons

    The well-loved series has more than 300 episodes to watch

    Film & TV
  • a day ago

    Controversial film with 'most disturbing' scenes is rated NC-17 but fans say is a 'must watch'

    The racy flick has both graphic scenes and full-frontal nudity but has won praise from critics and viewers

    Film & TV
  • Amazon Prime Video viewers can't get enough of gripping Stephen King TV series that boasts almost-perfect Rotten Tomatoes rating
  • Stephen King labels Apple TV+ crime series 'deliriously nasty, full of sex and no good guy'
  • ‘King of Horror’ Stephen King reveals his top 5 movies ever including thrilling Amazon Prime ‘masterpiece’
  • Netflix series loved by Stephen King has a 'jaw-dropping' first episode and 97% Rotten Tomatoes reviews