You don't need another "best action shows" list — Son of the Dragon in the US on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV belongs on it anyway. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. A 5/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. No filler scenes, no spinning wheels between the action. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Son of the Dragon earns its spot. Son of the Dragon moves fast and earns its action sequences rather than just delivering them. When the Royal Family decides to accept suitors for the hand of Princess Li Wei, a young thief who calls himself 'Devil Boy' decides to pose as a prince in order to swipe the crown jewels. To his surprise, he ends up genuinely falling in love with the young woman, placing himself and his faithful servant in the crosshairs of the dangerous Prince of the North. David Carradine and John Reardon lead a cast that gives the action real stakes. It first aired in 2008. What separates Son of the Dragon from disposable action entertainment is character work that survives the explosions. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For viewers who want their entertainment to move fast and not waste a scene, Son of the Dragon respects your time. Viewers who responded to National Treasure: Edge of History will find a lot to like here too. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. David Carradine anchors the chaos with real screen presence. Every set piece here is doing more than one job at once.

Son of the Dragon wrapped up in 2008 — 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.