Seasons: 4
Starring: John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Abbie Cornish, Dina Shihabi
Description: The political spy thriller follows CIA analyst Jack Ryan as he is thrown from the security of his desk job into the field after he discovers a string of suspicious bank transfers that are being carried out by a rising Islamic extremist named Suleiman.
Why it’s a stinker: The show is predictable, to say the least. For some reason, throughout the second season, the show’s producers and writers toned down its characters’ moral complexities, and we were left with a straightforward spy show. Boo!
Doctor Thorne (WORST)
Seasons: 1
Starring: Tom Hollander, Stefanie Martini, Alison Brie, Harry Richardson
Description: This three-part television adaptation of the 1858 Anthony Trollope novel by the same name follows Mary Thorne, who grows up under the guardianship of her uncle, Dr. Thorne. Mary spends many of her formative years in the company of the Gresham family, a family that lives on a neighboring estate. Their lives seem fine until the Gresham family's financial woes disrupt Mary's peaceful life, and her past comes back to haunt her.
Why it's a stinker: Those who loved "Downton Abbey" were excited, to say the least, when its creators announced "Doctor Thorne.” Unfortunately, the show is a minor canvas compared with “Downton Abbey."
Hand of God (WORST)
Seasons: 2
Starring: Ron Perlman, Dana Delany, Garret Dillahunt, Alona Tal
Description: It's hard to describe the premise of "Hand of God" in short, but we're going to try anyway. The show follows Pernell Harris (Rob Perlman), a judge who is accused of murdering a police officer. Following his son's recent suicide, Harris suffers a breakdown and believes God is compelling him to follow a path of vigilante justice. The once-corrupt judge becomes a born-again Christian and joins the Hand of God, an evangelical church.
Why it's a stinker: Though "Hand of God" boasts a talented cast and fascinating premise, neither is enough to overcome the lack of worthwhile drama or impactful thrills.
Jean-Claude Van Johnson (WORST)
Seasons: 1
Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Moisés Arias, Kat Foster, Phylicia Rashad
Description: "Jean-Claude Van Johnson" follows martial arts and action movie star Jean-Claude Van Damme, portraying himself. Pretty solid up until now, right? Well, that's when the story takes an exciting twist! It is revealed that Van Damme's movie career and personal history are all a cover story! The "actor" is a secret agent known as Jean-Claude Van Johnson. He goes undercover with the help of his assistant and make-up specialist - his handler and weapons master, respectively.
Why it's a stinker: Unfortunately, as unexpectedly satisfying and refreshing as the show's original pilot was, there was very little to say and not much story to tell after its release. That being said, "Jean-Claude Van Johnson" is not one of Amazon's best productions.
Absentia (WORST)
Seasons: 3
Starring: Stana Katic, Matthew Le Nevez, Patrick Heusinger
Description: The series tells the story of Emily Byrne (Stana Katic), an FBI agent who disappears without a trace and is declared dead in absentia. Six years later, she reappears, clinging to life, with absolutely no recollection of the years that she was missing. All this time, the FBI believed she had been killed by the serial killer she had been hunting at the time of her disappearance. Now, Byrne sets out to reclaim her identity and family and resume her life.
Why it's a stinker: We're just going to come out and say it, "Absentia" is as basic as it gets. The production didn't take any risks, leaving its lead and somewhat intriguing mystery plot treading water.