Utopia seems to be the new buzz word on the internet, as John Cusack makes his digital debut with this highly anticipated Amazon Prime Video conspiracy thriller series. Adapted from the 2013 British series of the same name, the 8-episode series has John Cusack as the protagonist trying to save the world from impending doom. Created by best-selling author and award-winning screenwriter, Gillian Flynn, the series is a co-production between Endemol Shine North America, Kudos and Amazon Studios.

Here are the 5 reasons why Utopia should be on your watch-list this weekend: