If you want science fiction that respects its own premise, Camelot is available in the US on Amazon Prime Video and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel right now. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 198 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Joseph Fiennes leads a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Camelot is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The world-building is meticulous, but it is the characters who carry Camelot through its more ambitious moments. With King Uther's sudden death, chaos threatens to engulf Britain. The sorcerer Merlin has visions of a dark future and installs young and impetuous Arthur, Uther's unknown son and heir raised as a commoner, as the new king. The two install themselves in Castle Camelot with their allies, which include Arthur's biological mother, his foster brother, and a quartet of loyal warriors. Joseph Fiennes and Jamie Campbell Bower lead a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. It first aired in 2011. Camelot resists the temptation to explain everything, trusting the audience to sit with ambiguity. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Camelot is satisfying on multiple levels — something to watch and something to think about after. The tonal similarities to The Last Kingdom are real, though Camelot carves out its own identity quickly. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Joseph Fiennes's performance is the anchor the more ambitious moments need. The world-building pays off in ways you will not anticipate on a first watch.

Camelot was cancelled in 2011, created by Michael Hirst and Chris Chibnall — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.