Prime Video in 2026: From 'Young Sherlock' to the NBA and the Best Smart TVs
Spring 2026 marks another milestone for streaming services here in Singapore. It's no longer enough to just have a subscription; you need to know how to get the best out of the experience. And right now, there's one service making headlines, both for its content and the way we consume it: Amazon Prime Video.
Guy Ritchie gives us the most unhinged Sherlock yet
The debate is a hot topic in kopitiams and offices across the country, and it's all about the same thing: Has Guy Ritchie just revived or parodied the Holmes mythology? His new series, diving into a young Sherlock's first cases in 1890s London, is exactly as stylised and adrenaline-fuelled as you'd expect. Hero Fiennes Tiffin in the lead role as the young detective is a real find – he walks the line between brilliant arrogance and raw vulnerability. The series is shaping up to be the year's first major streaming phenomenon on Prime Video, and it proves Amazon can definitely hold its own against the big boys when it comes to original drama.
NBA lands right in your living room: Basketball with a local flavour
For us sports fans, Prime Video has truly changed the game. I'm talking, of course, about NBA on Prime Video. It's not just the games; it's a full production where you can tell they've listened to the fans. The picture quality in 4K HDR is so sharp you can almost hear the squeak of the court under LeBron James' feet, and the expert panel before and after the games actually delivers insights instead of just small talk, eh. It's become a regular weekend ritual at my place to wind down with some NBA on the big screen.
Find the perfect match: The TV that makes all the difference
But all this talk about content is pointless if you're staring at a screen from the stone age. An older friend called me the other day complaining the basketball was blurry. I had to break it to him: "It's your TV, mate." To get the full Amazon Prime Video experience, especially with sports and the dark scenes in "Young Sherlock", you need a screen that can keep up. Right now, there are two models I keep recommending to friends and family, depending on what they need:
- Xiaomi F2 Smart Fire TV 43-inch (108 cm): This one's for you if you want the most bang for your buck without breaking the bank. It has built-in Fire TV, so Prime Video and Netflix are right there. The frameless metal body looks way more expensive than it is, and with HDR10 and HDMI 2.1, you get great colours and support for the latest gear. It's perfect for the bedroom or a smaller living room, and with Alexa voice control, you won't be hunting for the remote in the middle of a crime thriller.
- Sony X90L 75-inch 4K LED Smart TV: Here's the big boy. If you're investing in one of these, it's because you're serious about the experience. Sony's picture processor is unmatched, especially when it comes to upscaling regular TV signals, but it really shines with 4K HDR content from Prime Video. The 75 inches (that's 190cm wide) turns your living room into a cinema. Whether it's a dramatic sunset in a series or fast-paced action on the basketball court, the Sony X90L delivers with a depth and clarity that makes it hard to go back to a smaller screen.
The new reality of streaming
This is the reality in 2026. It's not enough to just switch on the telly anymore. We need to navigate a sea of content, find the hidden gems like the new Holmes series, and make sure our hardware can keep up with the times. Whether you're into Prime Video's growing sports coverage, or you just want the best picture for a cosy Friday night in, it's all about choosing wisely. Because when Guy Ritchie's camera whips through the foggy London streets, or Kevin Durant sets up for a three-pointer, the experience has got to be absolutely worth it.