Apple TV Plus is chock-full of must-see shows. However, it seems that not enough people know this.
You're probably thinking, what about shows like Severance, Ted Lasso and Seth Rogen's new Emmy-nominated comedy The Studio? Well, yeah. Those are a few examples of the titles on the platform that have gained popularity -- and are so worth your time.
Outside of those three shows, though, there is an epic content library waiting to be discovered. With the iPhone launch event a week away, now is the perfect time to explore any of the quality Apple originals I've highlighted below.
Before you ask, I should note that this list is devoid of the platform's genre offerings. I put together a separate list of Apple TV Plus' best sci-fi TV shows. If you're looking for genre suggestions, you should go check that article out. Those titles won't be found here.
The 16 shows featured below have won Emmys and are led by top-notch talent. These dramas, comedies and thrillers are well-written and push the envelope in some way. You want something thought-provoking, heart-wrenching or knee-slapping? You've come to the right place.
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Apple TV Plus The Studio Seth Rogen co-created and stars in this dysfunctional comedy series about a movie studio's attempt at staying relevant in Hollywood. Ike Barinholtz, Kathryn Hahn, Catherine O'Hara, Chase Sui Wonders and Bryan Cranston round out the cast. It's the whopping list of celebrity cameos, though, that really sets this series apart from other comedies. Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, Anthony Mackie and more show up in the most unexpected and hilarious ways. There's nothing else like The Studio on TV.
Apple TV Plus Chief of War Jason Momoa stars, served as writer and executive produced the period drama Chief of War. The series tells the story of the unification of the Hawaiian islands against the threat of colonization at the turn of the 18th century. The show features a predominantly Polynesian cast and explores this time in history from the indigenous perspective.
Apple TV Plus Acapulco Acapulco stars Eugenio Derbez as Maximo, a man reminiscing about his younger years working at a hotel in 1980s Acapulco. It's a light-hearted series that is nostalgic and full of heart, which feels like an anomaly in our current TV era. You want a bright and fun show, with low emotional stakes? This is the series for you.
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