Apple TV may have ditched the Plus, but the streaming service has steadily built a formidable programming library. Beyond the popular titles like Severance, Ted Lasso and The Morning Show, there's a cavalcade of must-see shows just waiting for you to click play on.
For years, Apple TV has felt like an exclusive club, flying under the radar with its TV and film content. The streamer rarely promotes its content. Instead, it relies on organic discovery and word of mouth to attract viewers to its shows. It also helps to have curated lists like this one, I suppose. Many of the titles in the guide I've compiled below have received rave reviews and a variety of awards, but they still deserve a shout-out.
If you're unsure where to start with Apple TV, don't worry. I'm here to help nudge you in the right direction.
Aside from the shows I mentioned above -- and Seth Rogen's Emmy-winning comedy The Studio, which is absolutely a must-watch -- did you know Schitt's Creek star Eugene Levy hosts his own Emmy-nominated travel show? That's here. As is Jason Momoa's groundbreaking Polynesian-led drama about the unification of the Hawaiian Islands. And you best believe I'd included Apple's most-watched series of all time, Pluribus, to the roundup.
Yes, Pluribus is technically a sci-fi joint. If you're looking for more genre titles, I've compiled a separate list of Apple TV's best sci-fi TV shows. So check that out when you're done here.
The 25 shows featured below are led by top-notch talent. These dramas, comedies and thrillers are well-written and push the envelope in some way. Do you want something thought-provoking, heart-wrenching or knee-slapping? You've come to the right place. I'll be updating this list regularly, so please check back for new additions.
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Apple TV Pluribus What happens when a pandemic grips the globe, making everyone extremely happy? That's the question at the center of Pluribus, Vince Gilligan's latest TV project. The series, now the most-watched Apple TV show ever, follows a relatively unhappy woman named Carol (Rhea Seehorn) as she navigates this unsettling new reality. Can she find a way to save the world? Or will she eventually become a part of this odd hivemind?
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