Streaming > Streaming TV, Movies, & More 208 208 people found this article helpful The Best Shows on Apple TV Plus Right Now What to watch on Apple TV this month By Jerri Ledford Jerri Ledford Senior News Editor, Fact Checker Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 26, 2023 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Streaming TV, Movies, & More Apple TV+ Netflix Hulu Disney+ Prime Video Favorite Events Since Apple TV+ was a late entrant to the streaming melee, you might not think there's much worth watching, but think again. The service has lots of great new shows, and it keeps getting better. Here are the ones we think are worth watching right now. Keep in mind the TV-MA rating: Not all of these shows are child-friendly. 01 of 30 The Problem With Jon Stewart (2021): Most Glorious Return of a Talk Show Legend Apple IMDb Rating: 8.4/10Genre: Talk ShowStarring: Jon StewartCreated By: Jon StewartTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 2 The only real problem with Jon Stewart is that he's been absent from our TVs for way too long. Finally, he's back with a new talk show that combines comedy with political commentary. Every episode is a deep dive into a pertinent issue facing America today. Famous for his days hosting The Daily Show, Stewart has been an outspoken advocate for 9/11 frontline workers. He's now signed to a multi-year deal, so expect The Problem With Jon Stewart to stick around for a few seasons. Watch 'The Problem with Jon Stewart' 02 of 30 Bad Sisters (2022): Darkest Comedy About Family and Murder Apple TV+ IMDb Rating: 7.7/10Genre: Comedy, Drama, ThrillerStarring: Brian Gleeson,Anne-Marie Duff, Claes BangCreated By: Brett Baer, Dave Finkel, Sharon HorganTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 1 The Garvey sisters have a reputation for being tough, but are any of them capable of murder? That's what everyone wants to know after the abusive husband of their friend Grace (Anne-Marie Duff) turns up dead. Bad Sisters is an Irish comedy based on a Belgian show called Clan. The story unfolds as a mystery, so it's best to go in without any preconceived notions of what's going to happen. Watch 'Bad Sisters' 03 of 30 Black Bird (2022): Based on the True Story of an FBI Informant Apple TV+ IMDb Rating: 8.4/10Genre: Crime, Drama, ThrillerStarring: Taron Egerton, Paul Walter Hauser, Greg KinnearCreated By: Dennis LehaneTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 1 Facing a decade in prison for illegal firearms charges, Jimmy Keene (Taron Egerton) agrees to work with the FBI in exchange for a lesser sentence. Immediately, Keene is sent undercover to find the victims of a suspected serial killer. Believe it or not, Jimmy Keene is a real person, and the show is based on his 2010 autobiography In with the Devil. With just six episodes, Black Bird is easy to binge during a long weekend. Watch 'Black Bird' 04 of 30 Severance (2022): Strangest Satire of21st Century Corporate America Apple IMDb Rating: 8.5/10Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-FiStarring: Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, Dichen LachmanCreated By: Dan EricksonTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 1 The employees at Lumon Industries all have something in common: Every day, their memories of the outside world are erased when they arrive to work. The system works perfectly, until it doesn't, which causes loyal worker Mark (Adam Scott) to question everything. A twisted spin on shows like The Office, Severance satirizes the darker side of corporate workplace culture. Watch 'Severance' 05 of 30 The Mosquito Coast (2021): Wildest Run-for-the-Border Family Adventure Apple IMDb Rating: 7.7/10Genre: Adventure, Drama, ThrillerStarring: Justin Theroux, Melissa George, Gabriel BatemanCreated By: Paul TherouxTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 2 Have you ever wanted to drop everything and move far, far away? Allie Fox (Justin Theroux) decides to do just that when he finds himself on the wrong end of government agents. Determined to live off-grid in a houseboat in Honduras, he smuggles his wife Margot (Melissa George) and their kids across the southern border. Inspired by the 1981 book of the same name, The Mosquito Coast tells an original story set in modern-day North and Central America. The star of the show, Justin Theroux, is the nephew of Paul Theroux, the author of the original book. Watch 'The Mosquito Coast' 06 of 30 Slow Horses (2022): Best British Spy Thriller Based on a Book Series Apple TV + IMDb Rating: 7.8Genre: Drama, ThrillerStarring: Chris Reilly, Gary Oldman, Rosalind EleazarCreated By: Graham YostTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 2 What happens to British spies who make embarrassing mistakes? They get sent to Slough House, an administrative limbo under the watchful eye of Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman), the world's most miserable manager. Based on a series of books by Mick Herron’s novels, Slow Horses has the premise of a typical workplace comedy, but it quickly gets more exciting as the agents are tasked with more serious matters. Watch 'Slow Horses' 07 of 30 Shantaram (2022): A Gangster Story Based on Real Life Apple TV Plus + IMDb Rating: 8.0/10Genre: Action, Adventure, CrimeStarring: Charlie Hunnam, Fayssal Bazzi, Sujaya DasguptaCreated By: Eric Warren Singer, Steve LightfootTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 1 After breaking out of prison in Australia, bank robber Lin Ford (Charlie Hunnam) flees to India in hopes of starting a new life, but he soon finds himself in the criminal underbelly of Bombay. Shantaram is based on a semi-autobiographical novel by real-life bank robber Gregory David Roberts. Set in the 1980s, it's a fun throwback to gangster movies of that era. Watch 'Shantaram' 08 of 30 Echo 3 (2022): Best Bilingual International Action Thriller Apple TV Plus IMDb Rating: 6.4/10Genre: Action, Drama, ThrillerStarring: Michiel Huisman, Luke Evans, Jessica Ann CollinsCreated By: Mark BoalTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 1 When American scientist Amber Chesborough (Jessica Ann Collins) disappears in Columbia, her father Bambi (Luke Evans) and her husband Prince (Michiel Huisman) use their military training to go on a rescue mission. Filmed in English and Spanish, Echo 3 is an emotionally explosive war drama that explores the complex history of U.S. secret operations in Latin America. Watch 'Echo 3' 09 of 30 Acapulco (2021): Funniest Bilingual Rags-to-Riches Comedy Apple IMDb Rating: 6.9/10Genre: ComedyStarring: Enrique Arrizon, Fernando Carsa, Damián AlcázarCreated By: Eduardo Cisneros, Jason Shuman, Austin WinsbergTV Rating: TV-14Number of Seasons: 2 Today, Máximo (Eugenio Derbez) is a wealthy man, but growing up poor in the resort town of Acapulco wasn't easy. Set in both the present day and the 1980s, Acapulco is an unlikely rags-to-riches story about a man who went from pool boy to self-made millionaire. Enrique Arrizon plays the young Máximo with all the charm of a teenage telenovela heartthrob. Acapulco features both Spanish and English dialogue, but there are subtitles for viewers who aren't bilingual. Watch 'Acapulco' 10 of 30 Central Park (2020): Best Animated Musical Sitcom for Adults Apple IMDb Rating: 6.8/10Genre: Animation, Comedy, MusicalStarring: Tituss Burgess, Daveed Diggs, Josh GadCreated By: Loren Bouchard, Josh Gad, Nora SmithTV Rating: TV-14Number of Seasons: 3 Park manager Owen Tillerman (Leslie Odom Jr.) works and lives happily with his family in Edendale Castle (based on the real Belvedere Castle) in Central Park, New York. However, their happy existence is threatened when a wealthy real estate developer wants to turn their home into condominiums. While the title may sound like a knock-off of South Park, Central Park is quite the opposite. The show is aimed at older audiences, but it's not at all vulgar or violent. The plot centers around hot-button issues like gentrification, but it's not preachy. All in all, Central Park is a fun sitcom that teens and adults can enjoy together. Watch 'Central Park' 11 of 30 Five Days at Memorial (2022): Remembering the Heroes of Hurricane Katrina Apple TV + IMDb Rating: 8.2/10Genre: DramaStarring: Vera Farmiga, Cherry Jones, Cornelius Smith Jr.Created By: Carlton Cuse, John RidleyTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 1 During one of the most catastrophic storms in American history, the New Orleans Memorial Medical Center operated for five days without power. Five Days at Memorial tells the true story of the doctors and nurses who weathered the storm. This miniseries, as well as the book it was based on, addresses the difficult decisions doctors must make during disasters. More than anything, it's a testament to the bravery of frontline workers. Watch 'Five Days at Memorial' 12 of 30 For All Mankind (2019): Best Alternate History Show About the Cold War Apple IMDb Rating: 7.6/10Genre: Drama, Sci-FiStarring: Noah Harpster, Joel Kinnaman, Michael DormanCreated By: Ronald D. Moore, Ben Nedivi, Matt WolpertTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 3 The space race culminated in 1969 with the moon landing of Apollo 11, but what if the Soviet Union had landed there first? For All Mankind posits that America wouldn't take the "L" and move on. In an alternate version of history, the space race continues with some unexpected outcomes. The series uses a mix of fictional and real-life characters, like Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, to create a plausible alternate past, present, and future. The first few episodes start with a sputter, but the ride gets back as it goes on. Stay strapped in for a new season in 2021. Watch 'For All Mankind' 13 of 30 Pachinko (2022): An International, Cross-Generational, and Multi-Lingual Epic Apple TV + IMDb Rating: 6.9/10Genre: DramaStarring: Youn Yuh-jung, Lee Min-Ho, Minha KimCreated By: Min Jin LeeTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 1 Pachinko is a mini-series based on the New York Times best-selling book of the same name. Across four generations, a Korean family moves from country to country in search of a better life. With dialogue in Korean, Japanese, and English, Pachinko is a truly international series that celebrates immigration and diversity. Watch 'Pachinko' 14 of 30 Prehistoric Planet (2022): A Blast From the Past Like You've Never Seen Before Apple TV+ IMDb Rating: 9.2/10Genre: Documentary, HistoryStarring: David AttenboroughCreated By: BBCTV Rating: TV-PGNumber of Seasons: 1 The same animation studio that produced Disney's remakes of The Jungle Book and The Lion King has recreated Late Cretaceous Earth, bringing audiences the most realistic look ever at the titans who ruled our Earth for millennia. With an original score by Hans Zimmer, Prehistoric Planet is much more impressive than the latest Jurrasic World movie. Narrated by David Attenborough, this five-part series uses the latest research on dinosaurs to build upon BBC's previous series Planet Dinosaur (2011) and Walking with Dinosaurs (1999). Watch 'Prehistoric Planet' 15 of 30 The Big Conn (2022): Baddest Social Security Scandal of the Last Century Apple TV Plus IMDb Rating: 7.4/10Genre: Documentary, CrimeStarring: Ella Frazee, Jackson JanowiczCreated By: James Lee Hernandez, Brian LazarteTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 1 Meet Mr. Eric C. Conn, the infamous Kentucky lawyer who stole half a billion dollars through Social Security fraud. As bad as that sounds, he couldn't have done it without the help of compliant judges and doctors. These days, true crime stories are a dime-a-dozen, but this one is a classic. Fans of watching white-collar criminals get busted won't be disappointed with The Big Conn. Watch 'The Big Conn' 16 of 30 Tehran (2020): Most Suspenseful International Spy Story Apple IMDb Rating: 7.5/10Genre: Action, Crime, DramaStarring: Niv Sultan, Shaun Toub, Shervin AlenabiCreated By: Dana Eden, Maor Kohn, Omri ShenharTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 2 Undercover hacker Tamar (Niv Sultan) returns to her home country to sabotage a nuclear program. However, when plans go awry, she's tasked with an even more dangerous mission. One of Apple TV's most acclaimed original shows, Tehran is finally back with a second season. In 2021, Tehran became the first Israeli TV show to win the prestigious International Emmy Award for best drama. Watch 'Tehran' 17 of 30 The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey (2022): Most Mind-Bending Mystery Series Apple IMDb Rating: 7.8Genre: DramaStarring: Samuel L. Jackson, Dominique Fishback, Walton GogginsCreated By: Walter MosleyTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 1 At 91 years old, Ptolemy Grey (Samuel L. Jackson) becomes the caretaker of a teenage girl, Robyn (Dominique Fishback). As his dementia worsens, the teen helps Ptolemy regain his memory and uncover the truth behind his nephew's death. The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey is based on a novel by Walter Mosley, who also directs the show. Watch 'The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey' 18 of 30 Loot (2022): Too Much Money, Too Few Problems Apple TV + IMDb Rating: 5.8/10Genre: ComedyStarring: Maya Rudolph, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Joel Kim BoosterCreated By: Liz Flahive, Alan LangTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 1 Molly (Maya Rudolph) is recently divorced, but don't feel too bad for her. Now, her biggest problem is deciding how to spend the $87 billion she got from her ex-husband. Maya Rudolph makes Loot worth watching thanks to her impeccable comedic timing. More than an excuse to make fun of rich people, the show actually has a positive message about the importance of giving back. Watch 'Loot' 19 of 30 WeCrashed (2022): The Story of the World's Most Explosive Power Couple Apple TV+ IMDb Rating: 8.0/10Genre: Biography, DramaStarring: Jared Leto, Anne Hathaway, O-T FagbenleCreated By: Lee Eisenberg, Drew CrevelloTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 1 WeWork co-founders Adam (Jared Leto) and Rebekah Neuman (Anne Hathaway) turned their co-working concept into a billion-dollar brand, but it all crashed and burned dramatically, just like their relationship. Leto and Hathaway are captivating in their roles as a real-life power couple. The less you know about the true story behind WeCrashed, the more shocked you'll be by the twist and turns. Watch 'WeCrashed' 20 of 30 Suspicion (2022): Most Twisted International Criminal Conspiracy Apple IMDb Rating: 6.2Genre: Crime, Drama, ThrillerStarring: Elizabeth Henstridge, Elyes Gabel, Kunal NayyarCreated By: Maria Feldman, Amit CohenTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 1 The son of American business mogul Katherine Newman (Uma Thurman) mysteriously goes missing from a New York hotel. Meanwhile, five British tourists return home from the U.S. only to find out that they are the prime suspects. Suspicion is an adaptation of an Israeli TV show called False Flag. New episodes air every Friday. Watch 'Suspicion' 21 of 30 The Afterparty (2022): Best Genre-Bending Murder Mystery Apple IMDb Rating: 7.1/10Genre: Comedy, Crime, MysteryStarring: Genevieve Angelson, Everly Carganilla, Tiya SircarCreated By: Christopher MillerTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 1 When a high school reunion turns into a crime scene, everyone in attendance is a possible culprit. To clear their names, each guest gives their account of what happened in the style of various movie genres. You may be surprised that this murder mystery was written by Christopher Miller, creator of The Lego Movie. Afterparty debuted with a three-episode premiere and will be followed by one new episode each Friday. Watch 'The Afterparty' 22 of 30 Harriet the Spy (2021): Best Reboot of a Beloved Children's Character Apple IMDb Rating: 7.6/10Genre: Animation, FamilyStarring: Lacey Chabert, Beanie Feldstein, Jane LynchCreated By: Will McRobbTV Rating: TV-GNumber of Seasons: 1 Harriet the Spy brings the beloved children's book series to the 21st century. Young Harriet (Beanie Feldstein), an aspiring writer with unyielding curiosity, often finds herself in over her head. The animation designs are inspired by the illustrations of the original books, but the show has a distinctly modern feel that fits in nicely with Apple's lineup of kid's shows. There's even a bit of humor for adults, but there's nothing inappropriate for kids. Watch 'Harriet the Spy' 23 of 30 Foundation (2021): Most Ambitious Adaptation of a Sci-Fi Book Series Apple IMDb Rating: 7.7/10Genre: Drama, Sci-FiStarring: Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou LlobellCreated By: Isaac AsimovTV Rating: TV-14Number of Seasons: 1 Isaac Asimov's best-selling book series has been adapted into a big-budget Apple TV Plus exclusive. While it takes some liberties with the story in the books, Foundation is a satisfying space opera that spans across the galaxy. Led by mathematician Hari Seldon (Jared Harris), a team of renegades must work together to prevent the collapse of an empire. With its galactic empires and clones, Foundation has obvious parallels with Star Wars, but the books predate the famous film franchise by several decades. In fact, George Lucas could have very well been inspired by Asimov. Watch 'Foundation' 24 of 30 The Morning Show (2020): Best Morning TV Drama Apple IMDb Rating: 8.4/10Genre: DramaStarring: Jennifer Anniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve CarellCreated By: Jay Carson, Kerry EhrinTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 2 Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of a morning news show? The Morning Show gives a good, if somewhat dramatized, look. As one of the first shows released on Apple TV+, The Morning Show is a hit with the perfect balance of drama, rage, and self-indulgence while also tackling some heavy issues close to home for those of us in the audience. Mich (Steve Carell) is a former morning anchor trying to get his job back. Alex (Jennifer Anniston) and Bradley (Reese Witherspoon) are sometimes friends and sometimes enemies battling a sexist establishment as they try to save a morning news show. Watch 'The Morning Show' 25 of 30 Schmigadoon! (2021): Best Tribute to the Golden Age of Musicals Apple IMDb Rating: 7.4/10Genre: Comedy, MusicalStarring: Keegan-Michael Key, Cecily Strong, Fred ArmisenCreated By: Ken Daurio, Cinco PaulTV Rating: TV-14Number of Seasons: 1 Did you know that writer, actor, and comedian Keegan-Michael Key is also a fabulous singer? Now the whole world knows thanks to HBO Max's musical series Schmigadoon! Trapped in a town that's trapped in a real-life musical, Josh (Key) and Melissa (Cecily Strong) have no choice but to join in the fun. Schmigadoon! is a musical for people who love musicals—it pays respect to beloved mid-century stage shows. In fact, the story is inspired by the 1947 musical and 1954 film Brigadoon. Watch 'Schmigadoon!' 26 of 30 Ted Lasso (2020): Best British-American Sports Comedy Apple IMDb Rating: 8.7/10Genre: Comedy, Drama, SportsStarring: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Brendan HuntCreated By: Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Bill LawrenceTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 2 Americans and Brits may speak the same language, but there are some irreconcilable linguistic differences. American Football coach Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) finds this out the hard way when he agrees to coach a football team in London, only to learn that it's an entirely different sport. You may recognize the titular character from a series of NBC shorts promoting the network's coverage of the Premier League. Jason Sudeikis's portrayal of the lovably aloof coach captured the hearts of sports fans, and now he has his own show entering its second season. Watch 'Ted Lasso' 27 of 30 Shining Girls (2022): Best Murder Mystery Book Series Adaptation Apple TV IMDb Rating: 7.4/10Genre: Crime, Drama, MysteryStarring: Elisabeth Moss, Wagner Moura, Jamie BellCreated By: Silka LuisaTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 2 Journalist and assault survivor Kirby Mazrachi (Elisabeth Moss) just wants to forget the past, but it comes back to haunt her when the attack is connected with a new murder case. It's best to go in blind since Shining Girls takes some surprising turns. Just be warned that it gets pretty intense, so you might not want to binge it all in one sitting. Watch 'Shining Girls' 28 of 30 Trying (2020): Best Sitcom for Future Parents Apple IMDb Rating: 7.6/10Genre: ComedyStarring: Rafe Spall, Esther Smith, Ophelia LovibondCreated By: Andy WoltonTV Rating: TV-14Number of Seasons: 2 Like a lot of couples, Jason (Rafe Spall) and Nikki (Esther Smith) want to be good parents. Unable to conceive on their own, they plan to adopt, which turns out to be a pretty involved process. Unsure of their own parenting skills, how will the couple convince strangers that they are capable of raising a child? Trying is a great show to watch for expecting couples or anyone who might want to be a parent one day. It accurately represents the legal complexities of adoption and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with preparing for a kid. That said, Trying is a comedy first and foremost, so it's more likely to make you laugh than cry. Watch 'Trying' 29 of 30 Servant (2019): Best Paranormal Thriller From a Hollywood Director Apple IMDb Rating: 7.6/10Genre: Drama, Horror, ThrillerStarring: Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, Rupert GrintCreated By: Tony BasgallopTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 3 Leanne (Nell Tiger Free) is thrilled when she lands a cushy gig as a live-in nanny, but there's a catch: She's actually taking care of a doll that the mother (Lauren Ambrose) believes is her deceased infant son. It's a concept that's been tried before with movies like The Boy and The Truth About Emanuel, but Servant brings enough to the table to stand on its own. While M. Night Shyamalan didn't direct or write any of the episodes, many scenes look like they could come from a Shyamalan film. Episodes are short and reveal only enough to keep you watching. Watch 'Servant' 30 of 30 The Snoopy Show (2021): Cutest Kid's Show Based on a Classic Cartoon Apple IMDb Rating: 8.1/10Genre: Animation, Action, AdventureStarring: Ethan Pugiotto, Terry McGurrin, Rob TinklerCreated By: Rob Boutilier, Mark Evestaff, Alex GalatisTV Rating: TV-GNumber of Seasons: 2 Charlie Brown is the de facto leader of the Peanuts gang, but everyone knows who's the real star of the crew. Snoopy has been entertaining kids for decades, and thanks to Apple Plus, today's generation can get acquainted with the world's coolest beagle. If you or your kids like The Snoopy Show, check out Snoopy in Space, another Apple Plus original. If you have kids, these series can act as a gateway to old classics like A Charlie Brown Christmas. Watch 'The Snoopy Show' Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit