A TV expert has compiled a list of six under-the-radar shows available on BBC iPlayer or Amazon Prime, each spanning just a single season of five to eight episodes. The picks include star-studded dramas featuring Emily Blunt, Jacob Elordi, and Sigourney Weaver.
The List of Hidden Gems
The Spanish-language X account @Fansdepantallas, known for championing overlooked programmes, highlighted these shows, claiming they "almost no one talks about". The recommendations were reported by the Express.
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart
This Australian drama follows an orphaned girl taken in by her estranged grandmother, played by Sigourney Weaver, who runs a plant nursery that also serves as a refuge for domestic abuse victims. Released in 2023, it has seven episodes and is on Amazon Prime. The account described it as "A visually stunning Australian drama about a young woman who tries to rebuild her life after a family tragedy", adding: "Emotional, tough, and with a great performance by Sigourney Weaver." It holds an 82% critics' rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 91% audience rating.
Expats
Nicole Kidman stars as an American expatriate in Hong Kong in this adaptation of Janice Y K Lee's 2016 novel The Expatriates. Launched in 2024, it has six episodes and is on Amazon Prime. @Fansdepantallas said: "Nicole Kidman stars in this drama set in Hong Kong about three women whose lives change after a devastating event. Elegant, measured, and with much more than meets the eye." It has an 84% critics' rating and a 51% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North
This Australian miniseries stars Jacob Elordi, known from Euphoria and Saltburn, as a prisoner of war during World War Two, following his journey over subsequent decades. Released in 2025, it was produced by Amazon Prime but is available on BBC iPlayer in the UK. The account called it "A love story, war, and survival tale based on the award-winning novel by Richard Flanagan. One of the best recent Prime productions and it has gone largely unnoticed." It spans five episodes and has a perfect 100% critics' rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 75% audience rating.
The English
Emily Blunt stars as an Englishwoman seeking revenge for her son's death in the American West in 1890. The cast also includes Chaske Spencer, Ciarán Hinds, and Toby Jones. @Fansdepantallas described it as "A modern western starring Emily Blunt with spectacular cinematography and a gripping revenge story that hooks you from the first episode", adding it's "A little gem that's very underappreciated." Launched in 2022, it has six episodes and is on BBC iPlayer, with an 84% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
I Know What You Did Last Summer
This series reinterprets the 1973 novel that inspired the 90s horror films, following a group hunted by a murderer after covering up a deadly car accident. Released in 2021, it has eight episodes on Amazon Prime. The account said: "A reinterpretation of the horror classic turned into a series. Ideal if you like mysteries with secrets, twists, and a touch of slasher." It holds a 42% critics' rating and a 37% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Horror of Dolores Roach
This dark horror comedy stars Justina Machado and Alejandro Hernandez, following a former convict struggling to survive after prison. It's based on the off-Broadway production Empanada Loca. @Fansdepantallas praised it: "Dark humour, suspense, and a tone very different from any other series in the catalogue. Original, macabre, and surprisingly fun." Released in 2023, it has eight episodes on Amazon Prime, with an 81% critics' rating and an 84% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
