Prime Video’s latest greenlights give streaming fans two very different reasons to update their watchlists: a Brett Goldstein-led comedy with an adult rom-com hook and a sweeping romance drama adapted from Elsie Silver’s bestselling books. Together, “Escorted” and “Rose Hill” show how Prime Video is building a broader slate of character-driven originals for viewers searching for the next prime video original series to follow. Prime Video announced the projects as part of its 2026 Upfront slate.
1. Prime Video is balancing comedy and romance drama
The two pickups serve different moods. “Escorted” leans into contemporary comedy, awkward secrets, and adult relationship chaos, while “Rose Hill” targets fans of emotional, small-town romance. That contrast matters because modern prime video shows increasingly need to serve binge-watchers across multiple genres, not just one big franchise lane.
2. “Escorted” puts Brett Goldstein at the center of a bold rom-com premise
“Escorted” stars Brett Goldstein, known to many viewers from “Ted Lasso” and “Shrinking,” as a divorced Manhattan dad who accidentally becomes a male escort. The series is described as a romantic comedy about sexual dynamics, secrets, and whether intimacy can be bought.
3. The creative setup makes “Escorted” one to watch
Goldstein is not just starring; he is also attached as writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner alongside Brian Gallivan. The show has been reported as an eight-episode, half-hour, single-camera comedy, which suggests a focused season built for fast, character-led viewing. Lesley Manville has also been reported among the announced cast, adding another strong performer to the mix.
4. “Rose Hill” brings BookTok-friendly romance to Prime Video
“Rose Hill” is based on Elsie Silver’s bestselling contemporary romance series. The Prime Video adaptation follows best friends and neighbors West Belmont, a commitment-wary rancher, and Ford Grant, a brooding billionaire record label owner with long-held feelings for West’s sister, Rosie.
5. The drama has a built-in fanbase
For readers already invested in Silver’s world, “Rose Hill” arrives with recognizable source material, interconnected love stories, and the kind of emotional stakes that translate well to serialized TV. Backstage reports that Season 1 will dive into “Wild Love,” the first book in the four-part series, which also includes “Wild Eyes,” “Wild Side,” and “Wild Card.”
6. The “Rose Hill” team signals premium romance ambitions
Heidi Cole McAdams is attached as writer, showrunner, and executive producer, while Marc Webb is set to direct the pilot and second episode and executive produce. Elsie Silver is also attached as a producer, alongside Temple Hill’s Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, and James Seidman, with Annika Patton as co-executive producer.
7. These greenlights could shape the “best Prime series” conversation
It is too early to rank either title among the best Prime series, but both have the ingredients that help new shows break through: recognizable talent, clear genre appeal, and premises that are easy to explain. “Escorted” may attract comedy fans looking for sharp, grown-up humor, while “Rose Hill” should appeal to romance readers and drama viewers who want a new small-town escape.
8. What to watch for next
The biggest updates still ahead are premiere dates, full casting, trailers, and production timelines. Until those arrive, these two greenlights are worth tracking as part of Prime Video’s expanding original lineup—and as early contenders for viewers planning their next streaming obsession.