Prime Video is lassoing a new Western series with Glen Powell.
After crime shows, Westerns are having a big moment on television. The success of Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone, starring Kevin Costner, really sparked this trend, and now many streaming services are creating their own unique takes on the classic Western story.
Prime Video is creating a new crime thriller called Calamities, set in Texas. David Weil will write, direct, and oversee the show as its showrunner, and will also be an executive producer. Glen Powell and Dan Cohen’s Barnstorm production company is co-producing, along with Amazon MGM Studios. Calamities will stream exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries around the world.
What To Know About Calamities
Prime Video describes the upcoming series, Calamities, as a fast-paced and exciting Texas crime thriller. The story begins with a drug deal gone wrong, sparking violence and throwing a peaceful border town into chaos. At the center of the conflict are a sheriff haunted by her past, a dangerous hitwoman, an ambitious FBI agent, and a particularly brutal faction of a drug cartel. The cast has not yet been announced.
David Weil not only created the series but also served as its showrunner, writer, director, and executive producer, building on his previous work with the Prime Video thriller Hunters. He’s joined as an executive producer by Natalie Laine Williams, through their shared production company, Please Enjoy. Glen Powell and Dan Cohen of Barnstorm also executive produce, with Ryan Schwartz as co-executive producer.
Peter Friedlander, head of global television at Amazon MGM Studios, praised the show Calamities in a statement, describing it as a gripping, character-focused thriller that’s consistently intense and unflinching. He noted that the creator delivered a truly powerful and shocking story. You can find his full statement below.
Calamities is a gripping and distinctive thriller that’s relentlessly intense. Creator David Weil has written a truly stunning story, and we’re thrilled to be working with him, Natalie, Glen, and Dan to bring it to Prime Video viewers.
Prime Video Has Some Unique Westerns
Prime Video has become known for Westerns that offer something different, like the sci-fi thriller Outer Range starring Josh Brolin and the action-packed miniseries The English with Emily Blunt. These shows push the boundaries of what people typically expect from the Western genre.
Whether or not Calamities succeeds will likely depend on who stars in it, potentially fitting into a genre that’s proven surprisingly adaptable. With a talented team working behind the scenes, the show has a good chance of becoming a hit with viewers.
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2026-04-09 21:23