Your smart TV is probably cluttered with a dozen different streaming apps right now, all demanding a ridiculous monthly fee. It gets exhausting trying to figure out where the actually good shows live.

But if we are being completely honest, Amazon Prime Video has quietly built one of the most ruthless, heavy hitting content libraries on the planet. Whether you are avoiding a brutal winter storm in Chicago, killing time on the Tube in London, or just relaxing after a long week in Melbourne, this app is basically a mandatory install.

MASSIVE ORIGINALS AND LIVE SPORTS

You aren’t just getting a random dumping ground for ancient B movies here.

This platform is hoarding some of the most insanely popular exclusive shows running right now. We are talking about the absolute beautiful chaos of The Boys, the incredible adaptation of Fallout, and massive cinematic swings like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. If you just want to shut your brain off and watch someone break arms, Reacher and Road House are sitting right there. Add in live sports broadcasts and a constantly updating feed of personalized recommendations, and your weekend is totally booked.

TAKE IT OFFLINE OR CAST IT BIG

Streaming is great until your Wi Fi randomly drops.

If you are about to board a massive fourteen hour flight from New York to Sydney, or you just have a notoriously spotty train commute, the offline download feature is an absolute lifesaver. You can hoard episodes directly to your phone or tablet and watch them completely off the grid. On the flip side, when you are actually chilling on your couch at home, you definitely don’t have to squint at a tiny mobile screen. You can instantly cast whatever you are watching straight to your massive living room setup using Chromecast or a FireTV stick.

X RAY MAGIC AND CUSTOM PROFILES

Sharing an account is usually a total nightmare. Your algorithm gets completely ruined because your roommate decided to binge a bunch of terrible reality TV.

The app solves this by letting you set up entirely separate, dedicated profiles so your personal recommendations stay completely flawless. If you want to watch something fresh that just hit theaters, the built in storefront lets you rent or buy brand new releases without leaving the couch. But the absolute coolest feature is X Ray. Powered by IMDb, it lets you pause a scene and instantly pull up the names of the exact actors on screen, random trivia, and behind the scenes details. You never have to frantically pause and pull out your phone to search “what else has that guy been in?” ever again.

Stop endlessly scrolling through dead menus on other platforms. Lock in your profile and go binge something actually worth your time.