Though Apple TV+ is still pretty new to the game, it’s quickly established itself as one of the best streaming services around, with critically acclaimed shows likeTed LassoandSeverance. Whether you’re looking for something to watch with the whole family, a thrilling mystery to take your mind off the real world, or some good old-fashioned star-studded prestige drama, we’ve got you covered with the highlight picks on Apple’s streaming service. Browse our list of the best shows on Apple TV+.
For more streaming recommendations, check out theBest Shows on Netflix, theBest Shows on Amazon Prime, or theBest Shows on Hulu.
Editor’s note: This article was updated July 2025 to include Smoke.
‘Smoke’ (2025 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 72% | IMDb: 6.6/10
The latest project from the brilliantTaron Egertonsees the formerRocket Manportray Detective Dave Gudson, a specialist in arson investigation. With two serial arsonists creating chaos in the Pacific Northwest, it is up to Gudson to piece together the mystery — but not everything is quite as it seems. Created byDennis Lehane,Smokehas gone under many people’s radar, but with the immersive puzzle likely to grip more viewers as episodes continue, there’s no better time to get ahead of the game and start watching. -Jake Hodges
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‘Stick’ (2025 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 80% | IMDb: 6.9/10
Created byJason Keller,StickfollowsOwen Wilson’s ex-pro golfer, Pryce Cahill, whose life has hit a slump following the end of his sporting glory days. Looking for a way out, Cahill takes a chance on a teen prodigy with a troubled attitude, but can they succeed against the odds? Another eye-catching addition to Apple TV+’s catalog,Stickhas all the components of a zero-to-hero tale that sports stories are best at. As funny as it is touching,Stickisn’t to be missed. -Jake Hodges
‘Government Cheese’ (2025 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 72% | IMDb: 6.3/10
Government Cheese
Another brand-new, stylish drama to add to Apple TV+’s collection,Government CheesefollowsDavid Oyelowo’s Hampton Chambers, a man recently released from prison in late 1960s Los Angeles. Desperate to rebuild his life and regain his family’s trust, the road to redemption is rockier than Hampton could’ve ever expected. A clever blend of comedy and drama from creatorsPaul HunterandAeysha Carr,Government Cheeseis both an enthralling, character-focused tale and a wonderfully eye-catching period piece that you won’t want to miss. -Jake Hodges
‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ (2025 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 83% | IMDb: 7.9/10
Your Friends and Neighbors
One of the newest Apple TV+ dramas in a stacked lineup on the streamer,Jon Hammstars inYour Friends & Neighborsas Coop, a hedge fund manager whose life is turned upside down after he loses both his job and his marriage. With a lifestyle to maintain but no way to do it, Coop turns into a thief to make money, stealing from his neighbors and accidentally uncovering many more secrets than he could’ve imagined. Hamm is typically brilliant in this indulgent drama created byJonathan Tropper. An examination of the disgustingly rich under an often funny microscope, this is yet another triumph for one of the best global streamers. -Jake Hodges
‘The Studio’ (2025 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 5.4/10
The Studio
The most exciting addition to Apple TV+’s March lineup,The StudiofollowsSeth Rogen’s Matt Remick, an executive at a legacy Hollywood studio who dreams of returning to a bygone era of filmmaking. Faced now with corporate higher-ups with dreams of easy profit and an industry struggling to reinvent itself, can he and his team survive? A clever, timely comedy from some of the best minds in the business,The Studiois packed with memorable, satirical moments and has something for everyone. -Jake Hodges
‘Prime Target’ (2025 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 47% | IMDb: 6.5/10
Prime Target
‘Women in Blue’ (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | IMDb: 7.2/10
Women in Blue
Created byFernando RovzarandPablo Aramendi,Women in Blue(Spanish:Las Azules) is aperiod drama seriesset in 1970s Mexico that’s inspired by true events. The show follows a group of four women who become the country’s first-ever female police force, only to discover it’s all a publicity stunt to distract the media as a serial killer is targeting women across the city. The series starsBárbara Mori,Amorita Rasgado,Ximena Sariñana, andNatalia Téllez, withMiguel Rodarte,Leonardo Sbaraglia,Christian Tappan, andHoracio García Rojasin supporting roles.
Women in Bluepremiered its 10-episode first season in July 2024, receiving critical and audience acclaim. A character-driven story with strong female characters and an engaging narrative, the series steadily draws you further into its story with each new episode, all leading up to an emotionally charged finale that sets up more tales to come. Overall,Women in Blueis an entertaining series with great production values and a well-crafted narrative.
‘Disclaimer’ (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 79% | IMDb: 7.5/10
Disclaimer
Apple TV+ has a great history of releasing monthly big-budget, star-led ventures. This month, it’s the turn of Academy Award winnerCate Blanchett, who stars inDisclaimer. Blanchett plays veteran journalist Catherine Ravenscroft, who, after spending her entire career bringing down major figures and organizations, is disturbed to realize she is a character in a mysterious book and her deepest secret is known by the author. There’s no doubt thatDisclaimeris the streamer’s must-watch October addition, with the likes of Blanchett,Kevin Kline,Sacha Baron Cohen, andLesley Manvilledelighting through the genius lens of directorAlfonso Cuarón. -Jake Hodges
‘Sunny’ (2024 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | IMDb: 6.5/10
The life of an American woman living in Kyoto, Japan, is upended when her husband and son disappear in a mysterious plane crash. As consolation, she’s given Sunny, one of a new class of domestic robots made by her husband’s electronics company.
Based onColin O’Sullivan’s novelThe Dark Manual,Sunnyis a 10-episode dark comedy mystery series created byKatie Robbins. The series starsRashida Jonesas Suzie Sakamoto, a woman living in Kyoto whose husband and son vanish in a plane crash. Suzie believed her husband worked with refrigerators, but when his company gifts her an exuberant domestic robot that he built, she starts to question what other secrets he may have been hiding. The series also starsHidetoshi Nishijima,Joanna Sotomura,annie the clumsy,You,Judy Ongg, andJun Kunimura. Ahead of its release,Sunnyreceived great reviews from critics, with praise for its cinematography, its timely take on AI, and Rashida Jones’s layered performance in the lead. The show is part paranoid thriller and part contemplation on grief, with plenty of snarky humor thrown into the mix.
‘WondLa’ (2024 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 50% | IMDb: 7.3/10
This family-friendly animated series follows Eva (Jeanine Mason), a young girl with enormous spirit and drive who has been raised by a robot caretaker inside a bunker. On the day of her 16th birthday, Eva’s bunker is attacked, leaving her to fend for herself on the strange alien-hosting planet of Orbona. For those who want eye-catching animated fun without a subscription to Disney+, this is the show for you. Bursting with vibrant visuals and a story ready to warm the hearts of all generations,WondLais somewhat of a gem hidden in Apple TV’s extensive catalog. -Jake Hodges
