The Morning Show was Apple's flagship title when it launched Apple TV+. And who is surprised? It stars Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon and Steve Carrell – all showing off their acting skills with spectacular performances. Although it may take a few episodes to get going, The Morning Show turns into a gripping drama.
It introduces us to the cast and crew of a morning news show just as it all unravels when one of the hosts is fired for sexual misconduct. Jennifer Aniston's character stays on air, but then she must fight to stay relevant alongside a feisty new co-host.
The premise behind this show is simple:what if the Russians had won the space race? It wouldn't have looked good for the United States, that's for sure. For All Mankind officials believe this could have led NASA to take greater risks in order to prove itself on the world stage.
Set in an alternate history, For All Mankind follows historical figures and family members at the heart of NASA operations during this time. It follows the NASA program over the next few years, bringing together the hard work of the entire team for a gripping finale.
Emily Dickinson was a prolific nineteenth-century poet and rebel. This half-hour comedy-drama highlights her various escapades as Emily frustrates those around her in search of the independence she craves.
The show is inventive and visually splendid, with poetry burning on the screen as Emily pens it on scraps of paper. It's an invigorating watch and a wonderful way to celebrate the life of a great writer.
Based on the novel of the same name, Defending Jacob follows the Barber family after Andy and Laurie's son, Jacob, is framed for the murder of his classmate. The situation is further complicated by the fact that Andy was originally assigned to investigate the matter.
This dark show is dark, well-paced, and filled with twists and turns. It begs you to ask if you could suspect your own children of such atrocities. Sure, Jacob seems quirky, but can he really be a murderer?
Hilde Lisko is a journalist investigating an unsolved murder in her new town. She's also a nine-year-old girl. This show is loosely based on the life of Hilde Lysiak; it's an entertaining drama brought to life by the impressive performance of its young star.
Home Before Dark is a 10-part series — each episode is an hour long — that traces Hilde's steps as she brings a cold murder case to life. If you're looking for shows to watch after Stranger Things, this is the best option on Apple TV+.
After a tragic loss, the wealthy Turner family hires a nanny to help raise their newborn son. But this newcomer is not who or what she seems. Shortly after the nanny arrives, all sorts of inexplicable things start happening. And her husband Sean is determined to get to the bottom of them.
A production credit from M. Night Shyamalan is no guarantee of quality that it once was. Nonetheless, Servant is a chilling, mysterious, well-acted drama that's beautifully shot. Each half-hour episode finds a way to be deeply unsettling while drawing you in even more.
Nikki and Jason are trying for a baby. But when complications make it seem like an impossible scenario, they turn to adoption instead. This means that they must first settle their lives. They may be in their thirties, but that doesn't mean they have it all together.
This British comedy-drama is charming and witty, filled with lovable characters you can't help but seek out. You'll find yourself burning through the 30-minute episodes in no time. Especially since there are only eight of them.
This wacky comedy follows the creators of Mythic Quest:Raven's Banquet. It is the most popular multiplayer video game of all time. But the creative director is a self-absorbed child, the lead engineer is chronically underappreciated, and the executive producer is sadly unable to handle all of these larger-than-life personalities.
As you'd expect from a show made by the creators of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mythic Quest is hilarious off the wall. But it also offers some notable dramatic moments in the form of a flashback episode and a special quarantine.
If you're looking for the best TV shows to watch during lockdown, Mythic Quest:Raven's Banquet is a good option.
Across eight half-hour episodes, Little America tells the true stories of different immigrants and the struggles they have gone through to build lives in the United States of A. As an anthology series, each episode is isolated. They are all based on different stories from the Little America collection in Epic Magazine.
In the first episode, a young boy finds himself managing his family's motel on his own. In the latest episode, a gay Syrian leaves his home country in search of asylum in America. There's a wide variety of emotions in this Apple TV+ original, and you can expect to feel an equally diverse range of emotions while watching it.
Visible:Out on Television is a five-part documentary series that explores LGBTQ representation on American television. The show begins with “The Dark Ages,” back when broadcasters couldn’t show homosexuality in a positive light. He then travels through the decades to explore representation in contemporary performances.
Supported by star interviews, Visible weaves a touching narrative that highlights the power of television on national culture. As you travel through the years, you will find yourself torn apart by stories of hate, but also uplifted by those of triumph and success.
Apple TV+ offers incredibly high-quality shows that are worth watching. Still, there's even less content than you might expect to find elsewhere. Indeed, almost everything on Apple TV+ is original while other services fill their libraries with older content from elsewhere.
The contrast is particularly evident with Disney+. Although Disney+ launched at a similar time to Apple TV+, it came with a massive catalog of existing movies and TV shows. So when you've watched everything available on Apple TV+, take a look at the best movies and TV shows to watch on Disney+.
