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Apple TV’s hit comedy lineup keeps growing, with big new series coming

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Why This Matters

Apple TV's expanding comedy lineup solidifies its position as a key platform for original, high-quality comedic series, appealing to diverse audiences and boosting its competitive edge in streaming entertainment. The upcoming releases and new series development signal ongoing investment in original content that can attract and retain subscribers seeking fresh, engaging comedy content.

Key Takeaways

Apple TV is a strong destination for comedies, headlined by hits like Ted Lasso and Shrinking. And recent announcements reveal a lot of similarly promising series in the pipeline.

Apple TV’s new and upcoming comedies offer compelling lineup

One of Apple TV’s strongest genres, alongside sci-fi, has long been comedies.

The first big Apple breakout series was Ted Lasso. And since then, Lasso’s co-creator has also birthed the excellent Shrinking and Bad Monkey.

Apple is currently airing two excellent new series with comedic flair:

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, the thriller-dark comedy with Tatiana Maslany

Widow’s Bay, the horror-comedy mashup starring Matthew Rhys

Margo’s Got Money Troubles just aired its finale this week, but it’s a comedic drama worth checking out too.

Looking to the summer, upcoming comedy premieres include Ted Lasso’s long-awaited return in August, a new season of the beloved British series Trying, and a pickleball film called The Dink. And this fall, a Texas-set comedy called Brothers will star Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.

We’re also expecting the wait for a new season of Shrinking to be mercifully short, thanks to a quick turnaround shooting season 4.

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