Streaming > Streaming TV, Movies, & More 119 119 people found this article helpful The Best Shows on Apple TV Plus Right Now (July 2022) What to watch on Apple TV this month By Jerri Ledford Jerri Ledford Writer, 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 July 1, 2022 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 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' Now 02 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' Now 03 of 30 Shining Girl (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 Girl' Now 04 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' Now 05 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' Now 06 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' Now 07 of 30 They Call Me Magic (2022): A Well Deserved Documentary Apple TV IMDb Rating: 6.3/10Genre: Documentary, Biography, SportStarring: Magic JohnsonCreated By: Rick FamuyiwaTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 1 Earvin Johnson, better known to the world as Magic Johnson, is one of the most influential sports figures in history, but his legacy extends far beyond the basketball court. They Call Me Magic includes exclusive interviews with Johnson's family and the man himself. Even if you're not a fan of sports, anyone can take inspiration from Magic's story. Watch 'They Call Me Magic' Now 08 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' 09 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' Now 10 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' Now 11 of 30 Fraggle Rock: Rock On! (2020)—Most Exciting Musical Muppet Comeback Apple IMDb Rating: 6.6/10Genre: Short, FamilyStarring: John Tartaglia, Dave Goelz, Frankie CorderoCreated By: Jim HensonTV Rating: TV-GNumber of Seasons: 1 Fraggle Rock was an underrated Jim Henson show about underground dwelling muppets that aired in the 1980s and 90s. Decades later, they've emerged from their caves for a rocking reboot. Fraggle Rock: Rock On! will live on as an interesting historical artifact because it was created during the 2020 lockdowns, so scenes were filmed remotely from the performers' homes. The episodes are short, but the songs will be stuck in your head for days. Watch 'Fraggle Rock: Rock On!' Now 12 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' Now 13 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' Now 14 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' Now 15 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: 1 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' Now 16 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' Now 17 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' Now 18 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: 1 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' Now 19 of 30 Dr. Brain (2021): Most Cerebral South Korean Thriller Apple IMDb Rating: 6.9/10Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-FiStarring: Sun-kyun Lee, June Yoon, Yoo-Young LeeCreated By: Kim Jee-woonTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 1 In this drama from South Korea, neuroscientist Sewon (Sun-kyun Lee) obsesses over uncovering the truth behind his family's mysterious death. He does this by inventing a device that lets him see the memories of the deceased, which leads him down a dark path. Dr. Brain started as a manhwa, or web comic, which follows the same premise. Its debut coincides with the launch of Apple TV Plus in South Korea. You can watch Dr. Brain in Korean or English. Watch 'Dr. Brain' Now 20 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' Now 21 of 30 The Shrink Next Door (2021): Darkest True Story About a Bad Doctor Apple IMDb Rating: 6.7/10Genre: DramaStarring: Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Kathryn HahnCreated By: Georgia PritchettTV Rating: TV-MANumber of Seasons: 1 Dr. Ike Herschkopf (Paul Rudd) is a very hands-on therapist who likes to get close to his patients. Sometimes, he gets a little too close. Marty (Will Ferrell) can tell you all about it because Dr. Herschkopf has driven away everyone else in his life. Inspired by Joe Nocera's podcast about the real-life psychiatrist Isaac Herschkopf, The Shrink Next Door will make your skin crawl, but in a fun way. Will Ferrell has grown immensely as an actor and makes this mini-series worth watching. Watch 'The Shrink Next Door' Now 22 of 30 Swagger (2021): Best Sports Drama Based on a Real-Life Legend Apple IMDb Rating: 7.4/10Genre: Documentary, SportsStarring: O'Shea Jackson Jr., Shinelle Azoroh, Ozie NzeribeCreated By: Reggie Rock BythewoodTV Rating: TV-14Number of Seasons: 1 Swagger is a teen sports drama inspired by the life of its producer, NBA legend Kevin Durant. Don't expect The Mighty Ducks. This show seriously explores the dynamics between coaches, parents, talent scouts, and desperate young players. A three-time Olympic gold medal winner, Durant's story would inspire anyone, but Swagger isn't about his childhood. It's a modern story about the world of youth sports that he grew up in. Watch 'Swagger' Now 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' Now 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' Now 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!' Now 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' Now 27 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: 1 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' Now 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' Now 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' Now 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' Now Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Email Address Sign up There was an error. Please try again. You're in! Thanks for signing up. There was an error. 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