If this weekend you are planning on sitting on your couch with no worries in the world and watching something nice, in this article, find out about the 18 best TV Shows you can watch on Apple TV+. Now, you might wonder how will you be able to finish a series in just a weekend. This list contains both long and mini-series from all genres. So, go through this list to find out what to binge!
What You Will Learn
- Explore a diverse range of genres, from mystery and comedy to thriller and historical drama.
- Find shows suitable for a quick binge-watch or a longer commitment, perfect for any weekend.
- Learn about unique storylines and characters that each show brings to the screen.
- Discover why these shows have garnered praise and attention from audiences and critics alike.
1. The Afterparty
The Afterparty revolves around a high school reunion that goes horribly wrong when one of the attendees is found murdered. Detective Danner, going against the advice of her seniors, takes up the case, and everyone present at the party is a suspect. The show takes a rather comical tone with each member of the party being interrogated. The Afterparty is a perfect show for you if you enjoy mystery and comedy shows and will not take up much of your time.
2. Black Bird
Black Bird brings to our screens the true story of Jimmy Keene, who has been sent to a minimum-security prison in a drugs case for 10 years without parole. However, he feels the sentence to be unjust. To get out, he makes a deal with the FBI to be transferred to a maximum-security prison and befriend the serial killer Larry Hall to get a confession out of him regarding the whereabouts of the dead bodies of more than 18 women. This series is a perfect blend of thriller and suspense that you should not miss out on.
3. Manhunt
Manhunt is a historical drama series that brings us the tale of the nationwide manhunt organized to hunt down John Wilkes Booth, the man responsible for the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. This miniseries is a live-action adaptation of a book written by James L. Swanson named “Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer.” This series will give you an in-depth look at how Booth planned and executed his plan to kill President Lincoln.
4. See
See brings us an interesting new concept of dystopian worldbuilding. This series takes place in a dystopian future where humans have lost the ability to see due to a virus. However, centuries later, when the ability to see was just a myth, Baba Voss (Jason Momoa) had twins born with the ability to see. The news of these twins spreads quickly, prompting a queen who believes their sight to be witchcraft to want them dead. It’s up to Baba and his tribe to save these kids for humanity to usher into a new age.
5. For All Mankind
For All Mankind revolves around an alternative version of 1969 where the Soviet Union became the first nation to land a man on the Moon. The story follows the United States trying to conclude its space program by successfully launching a mission to the Moon. As the show progresses, it becomes much more than just a space race, with a full-blown war for supremacy over space breaking out. This series is an awesome sci-fi show that will get you hooked from the very first episode.
6. Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso is one of the best shows that are currently running on Apple TV+. This show revolves around Ted, an American college football coach hired by an English Premier League Soccer team called AFC Richmond. Ted has no experience coaching Soccer, but his optimism, charm, and humor quickly win over the players and lead to positive results. This series is perfect for watching after a long day or if you're in a bad mood, offering lightheartedness and wholesomeness that keeps you hooked.
7. Presumed Innocent
Presumed Innocent features Jake Gyllenhaal in a suspense/mystery format. The show revolves around a successful lawyer engaged in an affair with a co-worker. When the co-worker is murdered, the lawyer becomes the prime suspect in the case. He pleads his innocence, and the series focuses on his efforts to prove it.
8. The Outsider
A live-action adaptation of Stephen King’s book, The Outsider revolves around the murder of a young boy. An experienced cop and an unorthodox investigator take on the case, which initially appears straightforward but soon reveals supernatural elements that lead the detectives to question their beliefs.
9. From
From is a highly acclaimed horror/mystery show that tells the story of a small town in Central America that traps anyone who enters. The town is haunted by creatures that hunt at night, and the series follows how the citizens maintain normality while trying to escape.
10. Pachinko
Based on Min Jin Lee’s novel, Pachinko traces a Korean family's story from 1915 to 1989 after they immigrate to Japan. The storytelling is primarily from Sunja Kim's perspective, illustrating the discrimination and racism they face. The series explores the experiences of four generations, each with their unique struggles.
11. The Old Man
Dan Chase, a former CIA operative, lives off the grid in Vermont. When intruders break into his home, he kills one of them and realizes his past is catching up with him. While on the run, he forms an unlikely alliance with a woman named Zoe to survive.
12. Animal Kingdom
After Joshua's mother dies of a heroin overdose, he moves in with his estranged grandmother, Janine "Smurf" Cody, who runs a crime syndicate. Joshua must navigate this dangerous world while trying to find a way out.
13. Severance
Severance takes place in a dystopian setting where employees undergo a procedure that separates their work and personal memories. The story centers on Marc Scout, who discovers something sinister is happening at his workplace, prompting him to investigate.
14. Dark Matter
Dark Matter revolves around Jason Dessen, a family man who is abducted and replaced by an alternate version of himself from another timeline. He embarks on a mission to return to his original life and save his family from this dangerous doppelgänger.
15. Land of Women
This miniseries features three generations of women: Gala, her mother Julia, and Gala's daughter Kate. After Gala's husband leaves to escape debt, they flee to Julia's hometown in Spain, but their past continues to haunt them.
16. Sugar
Sugar follows private investigator John Sugar as he searches for the missing granddaughter of a Hollywood producer. What starts as a simple missing person case evolves into a web of secrets that many want to keep hidden.
17. Slow Horses
Slow Horses centers on a group of MI6 agents considered the worst in their organization. River Cartwright, tasked with transcribing calls, seizes an opportunity to redeem himself when he discovers an abduction case that is far more complex than it seems.
18. The Big Door Prize
The Big Door Prize is set in Deerfield, a quiet town that is disrupted by the arrival of a machine that predicts people's potential. As residents begin to believe the machine's predictions, their lives spiral into chaos.
With this comprehensive list of Apple TV+ shows, you're sure to find something entertaining to watch this weekend. Don't forget to grab your snacks and enjoy your binge-watching session!
