You’ll find some of the best shows on television on Apple TV+, making a subscription on its own or as part of Apple One totally worth the investment. If you just bought a new Apple product, chances are it came with a free trial period as well. Don’t forget to take advantage and make the most of it.
To help you determine what to watch, we have put together this list of the best shows on Apple TV+ right now. You’ll want to watch favorites like Ted Lasso, Silo, Shrinking, and Severance if you haven’t already, or check out new shows like The Studio, Your Friends and Neighbors, Murderbot, and Government Cheese. If you’re unsure what these shows are about, read our synopses. We promise that all these shows are top-notch selections.
Need more recommendations? Then check out the best new shows to stream this week, as well as the best shows on Netflix, the best shows on Hulu, the best shows on Amazon Prime Video, the best shows on Max, and best shows on Disney+.
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Murderbot (2025)
Murderbot, a comedy thriller, is based on the Martha Wells novel of the same name and is created by Chris and Paul Weitz (Mozart in the Jungle), while Skarsgård himself also serves as executive producer. Reminiscent of shows like Avenue 5, Murderbot provides a vehicle for Skarsgård to show off his more comedic side.
Government Cheese (2025)
A historical surrealist comedy drama, Government Cheese is set in 1969 and stars David Oyelowo, most recently appearing in the first season of Silo. He’s Hampton Chambers, a former burglar released from prison who rejoins his family in Los Angeles and tries to reinvent himself. He does so by literally inventing a new product, the Bit Magician, a self-sharpening power drill. But his second chance may be foiled by the new family dynamic that has formed while he was away, not to mention nefarious people popping up from his past and even a bit of divine intervention.
Government Cheese also stars Simone Missick (All Rise), Bokeem Woodbine (Fargo, Ray), and Jahi Di’Allo Winston, who debuted as Young Simba in The Lion King on Broadway.
Long Way Home (2025)
Everybody likes Ewan McGregor, right? That’s the bet that Apple made when they greenlit this adventure series, which started with Long Way Up and now ventured into a second series called Long Way Home. Like the first, it’s basically just McGregor and his best friend Charley Boorman going on a road trip on their motorbikes. Somehow, it actually works. In Long Way Up, which is also still streaming on Apple TV+, they cover 13,000 miles across 16 border crossings and 13 countries over 100 days. They explored some of the most underexposed landscapes of South and Central America and met some of their most isolated peoples. Using cutting-edge tech on their prototype electric Harley-Davidsons, they contribute to the planet’s sustainability and make climate change a focal point of their journey.
In season 2, called Long Way Home, the pair reunite once again. But this time, they stick closer to home, riding through 15 European countries on refurbished, vintage motorbikes. As the title suggests, they purposely take the long way back to McGregor’s home in Scotland. This includes traveling across the North Sea to Scandinavia, the Arctic Circle, the Baltics, and continental Europe. After two months, they wind up back over the English Channel. They make pit stops along the way to check out the local culture in each area, meet locals, and try out some exciting activities. Bucket list item: check.
The Studio (2025)
Peek inside the inner workings of the movie business in the hilarious and clever Seth Rogen comedy The Studio. Matt Remick (Rogen) is a long-time studio executive who has finally been promoted to studio head. Matt quickly realizes that having the job doesn’t mean he can achieve his dreams of bringing movies back to their original luster. It requires juggling the interests of so many sides of the equation. His idealist views are often usurped by the top brass’ desire to make as much money as possible. He desperately wants to be liked by directors and actors, but most are only nice to him because they have to be. Plus, when his job often requires delivering bad news about budget cuts and scene change requirements that hamper creative visions, he’s not anyone’s favorite person. But the best part is that he doesn’t really understand that.
The Studio is a scathing yet humorous look at what really goes on in moviemaking, from the eccentric, demanding, obsessive directors to the actors who suck up to the studio heads to get what they want and the way money drives the business, not necessarily art. The Studio is satire, of course, but it’s hard to imagine Rogen and the long list of guest stars who appear in the show aren’t drawing in some ways from their own real experiences.
Your Friends & Neighbors (2025)
In arguably one of his best roles since Mad Men, Jon Hamm is Andrew “Coop” Cooper in Your Friends and Neighbors, a wealthy hedge fund manager who loses his job a year after the breakdown of his marriage. Everything is piling up on Coop, including bills. As he navigates the seemingly meaningless existence of hanging out with his rich friends, he starts to resent it all. He contemplates life and the real meaning of following the whole wife, car, house, kids, and high-paying job trajectory. Everyone in his circle has so much “stuff” and likely wouldn’t miss half of it and probably didn’t even remember buying some of it.
So, Coop does the unthinkable. He starts to steal from his neighbors to pawn items for cash. It’s a pretty easy job, after all, since he knows when they are out and what goodies they own. But the situation gets out of hand, and the walls begin to close in. Coop’s inner monologue narration as he recognizes the materialistic nature of his life and the secrets and lies his seemingly perfect friends hold is what drives the messaging home. There’s a lot more depth to Your Friends and Neighbors than just the surface story. The show was renewed for a second season before the first episode even premiered.
Dope Thief (2025)
Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura are a formidable pair in Dope Thief, a crime drama in which they star as Ray and Manny, respectively, two men who have what appear to be a foolproof plan to make money and rid the streets of minor drug peddlers. They pretend to be DEA agents, show up with a menacing presence, and terrify these dealers while stealing their money. They leave without a trace, claiming that the victims only remember the guns and the badges, never faces. When a tempting property shows up on Ray’s radar, he settles on it as their next job. But what they uncover is a massive narcotics operation, and with bodies, survivors, and a terrifying drug lord hunting them down, they have entered dangerous territory.
Dope Thief has moments of humor within the drama, with brilliant performances from others, including Marin Ireland, Kate Mulgrew, Amir Arison, and Ving Rhames. It’s both fun and dark, drawing you in from the very first episode.
Side Quest (2025)
As a companion series to the hit comedy Mythic Quest, Side Quest takes you out of the office politics and into the personal lives of the employees as well as players and fans of the game that serves as the anchor of the show as it’s continuously developed and refined. Delivered in anthology format, the series is true to life in showcasing that all types of gamers have fallen in love with this fictional title for varying reasons.
Mythic Quest has received rave reviews for its four seasons, thanks to its realistic portrayal of the inner workings of game design, which is aided in part by video game publisher Ubisoft’s counsel behind the scenes. Side Quest extends this universe, fittingly much like the MMORPG game and its thrilling virtual world and storytelling do each season.
Severance (2022)
83%
8.2/10In this Black Mirror meets Homecoming type of story, Mark (Adam Scott) works at Lumon Industries and joins its “severance” program. The idea behind severance is to help people achieve a healthy work-life balance through a surgical implant that separates their work and personal memories from one another. But there might be something more sinister going on behind the scenes.
Directed by Ben Stiller and also starring John Turturro, Patricia Arquette, and Christopher Walken, Severance has received multiple Emmy nominations. With a shocking cliffhanger ending for season 1 and season 2 arriving this month after an almost two-year wait, Severance is arguably one of the most anticipated series of the year.
Mythic Quest (2020)
73%
7.7/10This comedy looks at the inside world of video game creation, telling the story from the perspective of those who work in a development studio. Starring Rob McElhenney (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) as Ian, the creative director, the show has solid ratings all around, with Rotten Tomatoes calling it hilarious and lauding its ability to explore the gaming industry with “intelligence, thoughtfulness, and sincerity.”
Mythic Quest is called out for relying too heavily on the “workplace comedy formula.” Nonetheless, if you’re into that genre and video games, it’s worth checking out.
Silo (2023)
It’s yet another postapocalyptic, dystopian series, but Silo draws you in with its unique and compelling story and A-list cast. Earth has supposedly become nothing more than a vast wasteland, and the only survivors reside in a massive silo built underground. No one knows who built the silo or why it was created. The silo’s residents are told the outside is dangerous and deadly. The protective community abides by strict rules and the same kind of corrupted politics and socioeconomic classes that exist in the outside world. Any signs of the world before, called relics, are strictly prohibited.
The series is based on the real story of then 9-year-old Hilde Lysiak (now 18), who heads up her own local newspaper and once broke the news about a murder case before any other media outlet did. Running for two seasons, this series is one you can watch with the whole family.
Bad Sisters (2022)
79%
7.7/10The five Garvey sisters in Bad Sisters have vowed to protect one another since they were kids, and they have never faltered. But it isn’t always easy. When middle sister Grace (Anne-Marie Duff) is going through tough times with her abusive and controlling husband, John Paul (Claes Bang), the others hatch a seemingly ridiculous plan: murder him and save her from his evil. The decision seems more palatable, however, as viewers learn not only how badly John Paul treats his wife but how he has tormented all his sisters-in-law (and others) as well, sometimes to devastating results. How do you murder someone quietly and make it look like an accident?
Bad Sisters, an Emmy-nominated Irish black comedy, finds a way to deliver this harrowing story with healthy doses of hilarity as the ladies try to put the most ridiculous plans into motion. Yet, the sisters either chicken out or fail miserably. The first season flips back and forth between the present and the past as we learn John Paul is indeed dead but doesn’t know how. Most importantly, the panicked insurance agent Thomas (Brian Gleeson) is desperate to prove foul play so he doesn’t have to make a payout he can’t afford. Back for a second season, Bad Sisters takes the story in new but equally dark and exciting directions.
Disclaimer (2024)
This psychological thriller miniseries from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón (Gravity, Roma) stars Cate Blanchett as Catherine Ravenscroft, a respected journalist with a dark past. When someone threatens to reveal these indiscretions through a novel, Catherine will stop at nothing to discover the writer’s identity and stop them from publishing.
On a deeper level, Disclaimer takes the modern-day concept of cancel culture to entirely new heights, delivering it in a unique narrative way, as is customary with all of Cuarón’s work. “It’s thoughtful, disturbing, thrilling, and sometimes even overwhelmingly good,” writes Kevin Maher of Times (U.K.).
Shrinking (2023)
Imagine what might happen if a therapist decides to be nothing but brutally honest to their patients. That’s precisely the premise of Shrinking, which stars Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother) as Jimmy, a therapist grieving the death of his wife. As he forges a new life path to help deal with the loss, he decides that this new strategy might not only be helpful to himself, but also to his patients. However, Jimmy’s methods teeter on the line of what’s considered ethically acceptable in his profession.
Shrinking is created by Segel, Ted Lasso’s Brett Goldstein, and Bill Lawrence. The comedy also stars Harrison Ford as Jimmy’s co-worker and mentor Paul. Season 2 further explores Jimmy’s journey to healing, now threatened by the repercussions of his unorthodox therapy tactics and the introduction of someone from his past. The show offers a beautiful balance of humor and heart.
Bad Monkey (2024)
Vince Vaughn heads up this intriguing black comedy crime drama as Andrew Yancy, a once-respected police detective who now finds himself performing restaurant inspections. He’s itching to get back into the world of crime, and when a severed arm is found by a tourist, Andrew thinks solving this case could be his ticket back. But there are complicated things going on that Andrew begins to uncover as he digs deeper and deeper into the case.
With the beautiful backdrop of Florida and The Bahamas, elements of Obeah spellcasting and healing, and yes, an actual monkey, you won’t know what to expect with Bad Monkey. But you’ll enjoy every bit of the series, which hails from Bill Lawrence, the man behind other Apple TV+ hits like Ted Lasso and Shrinking. Cracked’s Tara Ariano says the “shaggy comic mystery … goes down as smooth as a rum cocktail by the beach.”
Slow Horses (2022)
78%
7.8/10Slow Horses stars Gary Oldman as the brilliant lead of a team of British intelligence agents who work in a “dumping ground” department of MI5 called Slough House. He ended up there following a massive mistake that almost entirely ended his career. Based on the Mick Herron novel of the same name, the espionage series features a star-studded supporting cast as well, including Kristin Scott Thomas, Jonathan Pryce, Jack Lowden, and Olivia Cooke.
Slow Horses is quick-witted and thoroughly entertaining, with Oldman shining as the crass, obnoxious, heavy-drinking boss of a team that’s desperate to prove themselves worthy, or at least just get through another workday. The series is arguably one of Apple TV+’s most underrated dark horses, pun intended.
Pachinko (2022)
94%
5.8/10Ted Lasso (2020)
80%
8.8/10Saturday Night Live alum Jason Sudeikis returned to television in this fish-out-of-water sports comedy about an American football coach named Ted Lasso, who relocates to the U.K. to coach an English association football team. Except there’s one problem: Despite their faith in him, he actually has no experience at all with their version of “football,” which, as any sports fan knows, is soccer.
Sudeikis is also credited as a co-creator and executive producer of the series, which is based on a character of the same name that he first played in promos for coverage of the Premier League by NBC Sports. The show and its cast has taken home multiple Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe awards, solidifying Ted Lasso’s ranking among the best comedies of the decade, and potentially even beyond.
Lady in the Lake (2024)
Based on the novel of the same name by Laura Lippman, which itself is inspired by two real murders that Lippman recalls hearing about when she was younger, Lady in the Lake follows two very different women whose worlds collide when a young girl goes missing. Maddie (Natalie Portman) is a Jewish housewife who flees from an overbearing husband and tries to star anew as an investigative journalist. Cleo (Moses Ingram) is a mother who is trying to provide for her family while also fighting to gain rights for Black residents within the community. When Cleo is murdered, however, Maddie becomes obsessed with figuring out what happened.
Receiving decent reviews, Lady in the Lake has a killer cast and a compelling story with deep political undertones about race, gender, and media biases. Dan Einav of Financial Times says Lady in the Lake is “far more intelligent, affecting, and inventive than its pulpy title suggests.”
Presumed Innocent (2024)
Based on the Scott Turow novel of the same name and created by David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies, Ally McBeal), Presumed Innocent has a star-studded cast that includes Jake Gyllenhaal (Road House), Elizabeth Marvel, Peter Sarsgaard, O-T Fagbenle, and Lily Rabe, with Gyllenhaal also serving as an executive producer alongside J.J. Abrams. When prosecutor Rusty Sabich (Gyllenhaal) gets caught up in the investigation of the murder of his colleague, he finds himself on the other side of the law, having to defend his innocence.
With themes of obsession, sex, politics, and power, Presumed Innocent is a legal thriller that flips the script. A respected lawyer must rely on the justice system that he has sworn to abide by, along with the trust of colleagues and family, to get him out of a harrowing situation. With the star power behind Presumed Innocent, both on the screen and off, it’s a must-watch for fans of the genre.
Dark Matter (2024)
If you’re into sci-fi, check out Dark Matter, a thrilling, mind-bending series based on the Blake Crouch novel of the same name. Jason (Joel Edgerton) is a physicist and professor who, one night, is abducted and swept into an alternate version of his own life. His desperation to get back home isn’t just to be with his family: His alternate version may actually harm them, and Jason must do whatever he can to prevent that from happening.
The novel Dark Matter was received positively, and the series brings the story to life with a talented cast and nightmarish visuals. An existential, thought-provoking show, watching Jason face different realities and ways his life could have been may spark your own curiosity about the numerous ways your life could have gone had you done things differently. Also starring Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, and Jimmi Simpson, Dark Matter is tense, exciting, and will make you question everything.
Acapulco (2021)
74%
6.4/10Trying (2020)
Sugar (2024)
Colin Farrell stars in this drama described as a “contemporary, unique take on one of the most popular and significant genres in literary, motion picture, and television history: the private detective story.” He plays John Sugar, a private investigator with a sweet name tasked with looking into the disappearance of the granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel (James Cromwell). But through his investigation, Sugar discovers that the Siegel family has plenty of secrets, both new and old.
Along with starring in Sugar, Farrell also serves as executive producer, with Academy Award-nominated director Fernando Meirelles (City of God, The Two Popes) behind the camera. There are eight episodes in all, and Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad), Nate Corddry (For All Mankind), and Kirby Howell-Baptiste (Barry) round out the remaining cast. You’ll be hooked right from the first black-and-white sequence, which introduces its complicated and fascinating lead character. Sugar is a deeply kind but also troubled soul with personal demons. He “doesn’t like hurting people,” as he says through his inner monologue that narrates the series. But sometimes, he has to do what’s necessary, even if it hurts him, too.
Manhunt (2024)
Edwin Stanton (Tobias Menzies) served under the Lincoln Administration and was crucial in organizing the manhunt for John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle), the man who assassinated Abraham Lincoln (Hamish Linklater). Manhunt is inspired by the real-life events that led up to and after the assassination and the hunt for a troubled killer. Booth committed the act in the middle of a packed theater and then managed to escape. But it seems a much larger conspiracy was brewing involving the Confederate sympathizer, some details of which will never be known.
The series is based on The New York Times bestselling non-fiction book of the same name by James L. Swanson and is described as a conspiracy thriller about “one of the best known but least understood crimes in history.” Robert Lloyd of the Los Angeles Times calls the series “well-furnished and costumed and moves with pep through its alternating scenes of action and reflection; it is various enough not to get dull.”
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock (2022)
Anyone who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s remembers Jim Henson’s lovable Fraggles. Apple TV+ brought them back with its series of shorts called Fraggle Rock: Rock On!, and the success of these led to a reboot of the original show Fraggle Rock with Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock.
Favorite characters like Gobo, Red, Wembley, Mokey, and Boober return, along with new Fraggle friends. In the second season, there are big changes in the Rock, but the Fraggles, Doozers, and Gorge will work through them together with the help of laughs, songs, and, of course, dancing. Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock is a must-watch for nostalgic adults and kids looking for a fun and adventurous show that celebrates the world around us.
The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy (2023)
Eugene Levy had everyone in stitches in sketch comedy show SCTV back in the ‘70s and ‘80s, then gained fame with a new generation as the hilariously open and awkward dad in American Pie. But the long-time actor and comedian became a household name for the new generation with his starring (and Emmy-winning) role in the comedy Schitt’s Creek. Now, the funnyman is venturing out into the world with The Reluctant Traveler, a docuseries that follows his journeys to some of the most fascinating locations in the world, from Italy to Costa Rica, South Africa, and even the U.S. In season 2, he sticks to Europe, checking out places in Sweden, Italy, Greece, and other locations.
Levy calls the show an exploration through a “world [he] spent his whole life avoiding.” A series that will appeal to both those who love to travel and those who don’t, Levy’s signature comedic timing, distinctive voice, and genuine likability make The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy an entertaining watch for the whole family.
Masters of the Air (2024)
With a star-studded cast that includes Austin Butler, Callum Turner, and Barry Keoghan, as well Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg in producer roles, Masters of the Air is one of Apple TV+’s biggest hits so far. The war drama is based on the Donald L. Miller book Masters of the Air: America’s Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany and tells the story of the men known as the 100th Bomb Group. The B-17 Flying Fortress was part of the Eighth Air Force during World War II and garnered the nickname the ”Bloody Hundredth” because they lost many men during their dangerous combat missions.
A companion series to Band of Brothers and The Pacific, Masters of the Air was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it was worth the wait. Early reviews for the intense, gripping series have been overwhelmingly positive, with the show being described as a spectacular look at bravery and resilience. It is also said to feature incredible visual effects.
Criminal Record (2024)
In this British crime thriller, Peter Capaldi (Doctor Who) stars as DCI Daniel Hegarty and Cush Jumbo as DS June Lenker. It’s a tried-and-true story of two very different detectives coming together, one a veteran and one a rookie, to solve a case. But not everything is as it seems. When new details of the cold case emerge suggesting a convicted man might be innocent, Hegarty wants to let sleeping dogs lie while Lenker is desperate to discover the truth.
The situation in Criminal Record begins with an anonymous phone call, and things begin to unravel from there. As the mystery unfolds, secrets emerge that put both parties in danger. While Hegarty needs to protect his legacy, Lenker is looking to create her own. The show touches on issues of race and institutional failure, and Capaldi and Jumbo have been called a “formidable pairing.”
The Snoopy Show (2021)
A follow-up to Snoopy in Space (also streaming on Apple TV+), The Snoopy Show brings back the beloved Peanuts character and his sidekick Woodstock, voiced by Terry McGurrin and Robert Tinkler, respectively. In the animated series, the duo partake in a variety of adventures.
Based on the Peanuts comic strip, Snoopy returns as the Masked Marvel and a flying ace who fights the Red Baron. Of course, we can’t forget about his other friends, Charlie Brown, Patty, Sally Brown, Violet, Linus, Peppermint Patty, Pig-Pen, and others, all of whom make appearances throughout. A second holiday special was released for 2023.
The Buccaneers (2023)
Consider this Apple TV+’s version of Bridgerton. The Buccaneers is about a group of young women, all daughters of rich Americans, who are about to take a trip to London in search of wealthy aristocrats to marry. They might not have lots of money themselves, but their high-class attitudes, beauty, and untamed behavior capture the eyes of many men.
The British period drama, which is based on the unfinished novel of the same name by Edith Wharton, is set in the 1870s and focuses on the cultural clashes that ensue upon the young women’s arrival. Keep an eye out for Josie Totah of the Saved by the Bell revival and Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks among the cast.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023)
Kurt Russell becomes the latest A-lister to be lured to Apple TV+s’ growing slate of originals with Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, which is based on Godzilla. Marking the sixth installment in the MonsterVerse franchise, the second of which to be a series, it follows members of the Monarch organization through a half-century as they discover different monsters known as Titans.
Also starring Russell’s son Wyatt Russell (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier), Anders Holm, and Joe Tippett, the series’ first season features 10 episodes. Fans of the MonsterVerse will love the concept while the father-son chemistry adds to the excitement and charm of this series.
For All Mankind (2019)
67%
7.9/10Lessons in Chemistry (2023)
Lessons in Chemistry might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there’s no denying that Brie Larson delivers an emotionally charged, passionate performance. She’s Elizabeth Zott, a chemist in the 1950s who is constantly pushed aside as her male counterparts get all the opportunities.
When tragedy strikes, however, and Elizabeth loses her job, an unconventional opportunity arises: she is offered the chance to host her own cooking show. Elizabeth doesn’t just bake bread and smile for the cameras, however. She’s a fierce feminist who wants to empower women with her voice, and fight for what she has rightfully earned. If you’re looking for a solid “girl power” series, Lessons in Chemistry, based on the book of the same name by Bonnie Garmus, will more than satisfy your appetite.
The Morning Show (2019)
61%
8.4/10This drama has received a lot of attention, thanks to a star-studded cast that includes Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Billy Crudup, who earned an Emmy win for his supporting role. The story kicks off when Mitch Kessler (Steve Carell), a popular morning news show co-host, is abruptly fired due to sexual misconduct allegations against him. As his longtime co-host and friend Alex Levy (Aniston) tries to deal with the aftermath of the events, along with the fear that she might be replaced, she meets a bright, young, and ambitious local news reporter named Bradley Jackson (Witherspoon) who could be a friend or foe.
As the show progresses each season, adding new cast members each time, it provides a fresh take on topical issues, mirroring real-world events and social and political discord. The Morning Show touches deeply on a culture of silence and inequality surrounding women in the workplace and is a superb choice to watch if you’re looking for something that’s different from your usual TV drama.
Physical (2021)
60%
7.3/10Foundation (2021)
62%
7.3/10Isaac Asimov penned the book series Foundation on which the sci-fi drama is based. Bringing the story to life, The Foundation is a band of exiles who realize that they must defy the Galactic Empire if they want to save all of humanity. So begins the battle for power and existence as a small group works to try and save everyone before it’s too late.
It’s yet another series from Apple TV+ that has managed to secure a star-studded cast. Combine this with the high production value and fabulous performances, and it’s a sight to see for anyone who’s a fan of the sci-fi genre. With a second season now out, a third is already in production.
Hijack (2023)
Stylized as H/jack, Hijack stars Idris Elba (Luther: The Fallen Sun) as a talented business negotiator who finds himself in the midst of the biggest negotiation of his life: trying to reason with a group of individuals who have hijacked a plane flying from Dubai to London. Though his skills are in dealing with the less intense corporate world, Sam (Elba) manages to keep his cool and takes on the leadership role, doing his best to ensure the safety of all passengers aboard the fight.
Dubbed a tense, high-octane thriller, the story flips back and forth between what’s happening on the plane and with authorities on the ground struggling to figure out if there even is an issue and if so, what, who’s responsible, and what can they do about it. Hijack is told 24-style in real-time through the six-hour flight (though it’s seven episodes long). It’s a gripping series that starts off slow but builds to a massive climax. The series also stars Emmy winner Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife).
Platonic (2023)
Prehistoric Planet (2022)
85%
9.1/10Stillwater (2020)
With three seasons under its belt, Stillwater remains one of the most thoughtful and heartwarming animated series within Apple TV+’s slate of originals. Based on the Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth, the title character is a panda named Stillwater who teaches important life lessons to the kids who live next door, Karl, Addy, and Michael. From educating the kids on how to live a more Earth-friendly lifestyle to dealing with typical kid challenges like broken toys and fights with friends, Stillwater always knows just the right things to say.
It’s a cute animated series for kids that has smarts behind it, along with wonderful voice actors who make you feel like you’re part of the story, too.
Servant (2019)
7.5/10After their infant son Jericho dies, Sean (Toby Kebbell) and Dorothy Turner (Lauren Ambrose) are distraught, Dorothy so much that she suffers a psychological breakdown. To help Dorothy recover, the couple gets a lifelike therapy doll, which Dorothy treats as if it’s real.
Sean and Dorothy’s brother, Julian (Harry Potter‘s Rupert Grint), both put up with the act for her sake, but things get even stranger when the couple’s nanny, a young woman named Leanne (Nell Tiger Free), arrives, and she too behaves as if the doll is a real child. As Sean tries to figure out what is going on with the new nanny, he begins to question his own grip on reality. Servant is an eerie thriller, executive produced by M. Night Shyamalan no less, that moves at a brisk pace and doesn’t overstay its welcome.
Little America (2020)
85%
7.5/10Ghostwriter (2019)
5.7/10Black Bird (2022)
80%
8.3/10Black Bird is a thrilling crime drama with a top-notch cast that follows a young man, James (Taron Egerton), the son of a decorated police officer, who is sent to jail on drug trafficking and weapons charges. But James is given an incredible opportunity: enter a maximum security prison, get a confession out of a suspected serial killer, and his entire 10-year sentence will be commuted. So begins James’ race against the clock as he tries to use his charms and likability to get oddball Larry (Paul Walter Hauser) to implicate himself without blowing his cover. James also needs to stay out of trouble himself, because if he does anything to get time tacked onto his sentence, he’s on his own.
Maximum security prison life is no joke, but James is determined to be set free in time to see his ailing father, played by Ray Liotta in one of his final roles. Greg Kinnear also stars as Brian Miller, an officer investigating the case who is determined to catch a repeated killer before he’s set free to kill again. There’s edge-of-your-seat tension through all six episodes.
Tehran (2020)
72%
7.5/10Shining Girls (2022)
71%
0.0/10The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey (2022)
75%
7.4/10Lincoln's Dilemma (2022)
6.6/10Dickinson (2019)
70%
7.4/10
