From British espionage thrillers and genre-busting murder mysteries to feel-good sports comedies, here is our list of must-watch shows on the award-winning streaming service.

The 27 best Apple TV shows to watch right now

From British espionage thrillers and genre-busting murder mysteries to feel-good sports comedies, here is our list of must-watch shows on the award-winning streaming service.

By Kevin Jacobsen

on January 15, 2026 9:43 a.m. ET

Harrison Ford as Dr. Paul Rhoades on 'Shrinking'; Cecily Strong as Melissa Gimble and Keegan-Michael Key as Josh Skinner on 'Schmigadoon!'; Sharon Horgan as Eva Garvey on 'Bad Sisters'. Credit: Beth Dubber/Apple TV+; Apple TV+; Natalie Seery/Apple TV+

Apple TV is well on its way to becoming one of the essential streaming services, thanks to its bevy of quality television. From Emmy-winning dramas like *Severance* to binge-worthy comedies like *Palm Royale* and *Shrinking* to sci-fi favorites like *Silo* and *For All Mankind*, there's a little something for everyone.

And one of the best parts of subscribing is knowing your favorite shows are safe. Apple TV doesn't license any series from outside companies, meaning you don't have to worry about them being removed unceremoniously, unlike on rival streamers. Everything on Apple TV is homegrown, and because of its emphasis on quality over quantity, you won't find yourself infinitely scrolling for options before giving up.

Ahead, we've singled out 27 shows worth watching on Apple TV.

Acapulco (2021–2025)

Eugenio Derbez as Maximo Gallardo Ramos on 'Acapulco'. Apple TV+

Inspired by the 2017 comedy *How to Be a Latin Lover* starring Eugenio Derbez, *Acapulco* features the actor as wealthy mogul Maximo Gallardo Ramos as he recalls his extraordinary life story. Enrique Arrizon plays the younger version of Maximo, who works as a pool boy at a luxury resort in 1980s Acapulco, Mexico. The series is imbued with the warm glow of nostalgia, brought to life with eye-popping colors and a charming cast of supporting players, including Chord Overstreet as the resort's general manager and Vanessa Bauche as Maximo's widowed mother.

It's easy to make comparisons to other shows, from the comforting energy of *Ted Lasso* to the resort-centered satire of *The White Lotus*, but *Acapulco* also offers something different as a bilingual comedy focused on the working class. —*Kevin Jacobsen*

Where to watch *Acapulco*: Apple TV

**Cast:** Eugenio Derbez, Enrique Arrizon, Damián Alcázar, Camila Perez, Raphael Alejandro

Bad Monkey (2024–present)

Ronald Peet as Neville Stafford and Vince Vaughn as Andrew Yancy on 'Bad Monkey'.

Vince Vaughn is perfectly in his element on this vibrant crime dramedy, adapted from the Carl Hiaasen novel of the same name. The actor stars as Andrew Yancy, an ex-Miami detective who becomes embroiled in the mystery of a severed arm found along the coast of the Florida Keys. When his former partner tasks him with delivering the arm to the coroner's office, Yancy can't help but get involved, unraveling a compelling mystery that intersects with a plot involving land developers and the locals who despise them.

As EW's critic writes, the murder mystery "takes its time unfolding over 10 episodes — but it's fine, because *Bad Monkey* is really a vehicle for sand-and-surf vibes, propelled by an extensive and appealing ensemble cast." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Bad Monkey*: Apple TV

**EW grade:** B+

**Cast:** Vince Vaughn, Rob Delaney, Meredith Hagner, Natalie Martinez, Michelle Monaghan

Bad Sisters (2022–present)

Eve Hewson as Becka Garvey, Sharon Horgan as Eva Garvey, Anne-Marie Duff as Grace Riley, Eva Birthistle as Ursula Garvey, and Sarah Greene as Bibi Garvey on 'Bad Sisters'. Natalie Seery/Apple TV+

Fans of Amazon's *Catastrophe* will no doubt take pleasure in Sharon Horgan's wickedly funny crime thriller *Bad Sisters*. The Irish comedy follows Eva, Grace, Ursula, Bibi, and Becka, five sisters who face a life insurance investigation after the death of Grace's abusive husband — though we quickly come to find that Grace's sisters had been secretly plotting his demise all along. As the series bounces back and forth between past and present, the puzzle pieces gradually come together and reveal the true story of how it all went down.

Praised by EW's critic as "equal parts emotionally wrenching trauma story, addictive thriller, and giggly whodunnit," *Bad Sisters* turned into a word-of-mouth hit for Apple, with two seasons now having aired. The acclaimed series has also earned industry recognition, with nominations from the Primetime Emmys, the Critics Choice Awards, and the Writers Guild of America Awards. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Bad Sisters*: Apple TV

**Cast:** Sharon Horgan, Anne-Marie Duff, Eva Birthistle, Sarah Greene, Eve Hewson

Black Bird (2022)

Taron Egerton as Jimmy Keene in 'Black Bird'. Apple TV+

Dennis Lehane, the novelist behind such crime mystery novels as *Mystic River*, *Gone Baby Gone*, and *Shutter Island*, developed this six-episode miniseries about the real-life story of Jimmy Keene. Portrayed in the series by Taron Egerton, Keene was sentenced to 10 years in prison without parole after being accused of drug and weapons conspiracy. Authorities then offered him an opportunity for freedom if he was able to coax a confession out of a convicted serial killer.

Critics have hailed *Black Bird* as an exemplary addition to the true crime genre, with committed performances by Egerton and Paul Walter Hauser, who won an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Critics Choice award for playing suspected serial killer Larry Hall. The limited series also marks one of the final onscreen appearances by Ray Liotta (also Emmy-nominated) as Keene's father. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Black Bird*: Apple TV

**Cast:** Taron Egerton, Paul Walter Hauser, Sepideh Moafi, Greg Kinnear, Ray Liotta

Criminal Record (2024–present)

Peter Capaldi as DCI Daniel Hegarty on 'Criminal Record'.

Old Cop, Young Cop — a dynamic so often repeated it's become a classic TV trope. *Criminal Record* may be the latest crime drama to riff on this workplace pairing, but its themes of generational divide pack a much greater punch than your average procedural.

Cush Jumbo stars as June Lenker, a detective sergeant reexamining a murder case from 2012, questioning if Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty (Peter Capaldi) got the wrong perp. This leads to tension within the department, with June facing the insidious nature of being a Black woman threatening the status quo of a predominantly white boys' club. Jumbo and Capaldi make for compelling leads in what EW's critic calls a "suspenseful tale of a decade-old murder, institutional power dynamics, and good old-fashioned shoe-leather police work." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Criminal Record*: Apple TV

**EW grade:** A–

**Cast: **Peter Capaldi, Cush Jumbo, Zoë Wanamaker, Charlie Creed-Miles, Cathy Tyson

Dickinson (2019–2021)

Hailee Steinfeld as Emily Dickinson on 'Dickinson'. Zach Dilgard/Apple TV+

Hailee Steinfeld stars in period comedy *Dickinson*, which explores the life of poet Emily Dickinson, who, while little-known during her lifetime, has since become renowned as one of the greatest voices in American literature. Created by Alena Smith, *Dickinson* blends together the period drama trappings of Emily's life with a modern sensibility — there's Wiz Khalifa as Death, for example, and the soundtrack features modern-day bangers by Billie Eilish, Lizzo, and Mitski. Each episode is inspired by one of Emily Dickinson's poems, and Steinfeld imbues Emily with a cunning sense of wit in this irresistible coming-of-age story about a woman ahead of her time. —*Jace Lacob*

Where to watch *Dickinson*: Apple TV

**Cast: **Hailee Steinfeld, Toby Huss, Adrian Blake Enscoe, Anna Baryshnikov, Jane Krakowski

Down Cemetery Road (2025–present)

Emma Thompson as Zoë Boehm on 'Down Cemetery Road'.

British crime dramas are commonplace on the TV landscape, so it can be hard to separate the wheat from the chaff. This thriller series, adapted from the Mick Herron novel of the same name, is a cut above for its powerhouse cast led by Emma Thompson and its complex examination of corruption and grief. The series begins with an explosion and a 5-year-old girl's mysterious disappearance, leading conservationist Sarah Trafford (Ruth Wilson) to seek answers with help from spiky investigator Zoë Boehm (Thompson). But this is only the tip of the iceberg, as the series deftly doles out fascinating revelation after revelation. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Down Cemetery Road*: Apple TV

**Cast:** Emma Thompson, Ruth Wilson, Adeel Akhtar, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett

Five Days at Memorial (2022)

Vera Farmiga as Dr. Anna Pou in 'Five Days at Memorial'. Russ Martin/Apple TV+

The harrowing aftermath of Hurricane Katrina is explored in riveting fashion in this eight-part miniseries. The series dramatizes the real-life experiences of doctors and patients who were stuck for five days without power at Memorial Medical Center in New Orleans, as well as the investigation into medical staff euthanizing critically ill patients.

The atrocity of the flooding and subsequent ethical dilemma make for compelling drama, even if what's depicted can be difficult to watch. Still, as EW's critic asserts, "More Katrinas are inevitable — more Memorials would be a choice. If *Five Days *serves as the catalyst for some kind of official change, that will be all that matters." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Five Days at Memorial*: Apple TV

**EW grade:** B+

**Cast:** Vera Farmiga, Cherry Jones, Cornelius Smith Jr., Robert Pine, Adepero Oduye

For All Mankind (2019–present)

Joel Kinnaman as Ed Baldwin and Michael Dorman as Gordo Stevens on 'For All Mankind'. Apple TV+

From the visionary mind of Ronald D. Moore (*Battlestar Galactica*) comes this alternate-history drama about the space race between the United States and Russia. In the reality posited by the show, the Soviet Union staked its claim as the victor when it landed on the moon first in 1969. In response to the Russians' success, America pushes itself to surpass its rival, bringing women and minorities (who were excluded from the space program) into the heart of the international competition to claim the stars and build the first lunar base.

The alternate history of *For All Mankind* becomes a canvas to look at the social and political realities of the 20th century, where "female pilots like Tracy Stevens (Sarah Jones) and Molly Cobb (Sonya Walger) get fast-tracked at NASA and find themselves struggling against both their own inexperience and the entrenched sexism of American patriarchy." The fifth season is slated to air this year. —*J.L.*

Where to watch *For All Mankind*: Apple TV

**EW grade:** B+

**Cast: **Joel Kinnaman, Michael Dorman, Sarah Jones, Shantel VanSanten, Jodi Balfour******

Lessons in Chemistry (2023)

Brie Larson as Elizabeth Zott in 'Lessons in Chemistry'. Apple TV+

Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, *Lessons in Chemistry* tells the story of Elizabeth Zott, a gifted chemist living in 1950s America who is fired from her job as a lab tech after getting pregnant out of wedlock. Elizabeth decides to take her skills elsewhere by becoming the host of a TV cooking show — and turning into a feminist icon in the process.

The eight-episode miniseries, which EW calls "a delightful concoction," stars Academy Award winner Brie Larson as Elizabeth, who dedicated extensive research to her role. As series creator Lee Eisenberg told EW, "She's a very believable chemist, and she is a more than believable cook. More than that, she just has a giant heart, and all of that comes through." Indeed, it does, with Larson turning in an inspiring yet nuanced performance, while the series around her is a compelling period drama pastiche. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Lessons in Chemistry*: Apple TV

**Cast:** Brie Larson, Lewis Pullman, Aja Naomi King, Stephanie Koenig, Patrick Walker

Pachinko (2022–present)

Lee Min-ho as Koh Hansu and Park Jae-jun as child Noa on 'Pachinko'. Robert Falconer/Apple TV+

This critically acclaimed drama — created by Soo Hugh (*The Terror*) and based on the *New York Times* best-selling novel by Min Jin Lee — follows four generations of a Korean family over the course of a turbulent century. The result is an epic, powerful, globe-trotting, multigenerational story about immigration, diaspora, identity, and opportunity.

*Pachinko *shuttles between matriarch Sunja (played by Academy Award winner Yuh-jung Youn as an older woman and as a young woman by Minha Kim) and her grandson Solomon (Jin Ha), an investment banker in Tokyo as he moves through his own life in the present day. Described by EW's critic as "gripping" and a "beautiful, yearning testament to the concept of home," this is one drama not to be missed. —*J.L.*

Where to watch *Pachinko*: Apple TV

**EW grade:** A

**Cast:** Jin Ha, Minha Kim, Lee Min-ho, Jimmi Simpson, Yuh-jung Youn

Palm Royale (2024–present)

Kristen Wiig as Maxine Dellacorte-Simmons and Ricky Martin as Robert Diaz on 'Palm Royale'.

This delightfully soapy dramedy provides a great showcase for Kristen Wiig in all her quirkiness. The *SNL* vet plays Maxine, an aspiring socialite who desperately tries to integrate herself into sunny Palm Beach's high society. Set in 1969 and featuring an all-star cast that includes Laura Dern, Allison Janney, and Carol Burnett, the series is a vibrant throwback to women-centered primetime dramas like *Desperate Housewives*, while also exploring resonant themes such as the desire to belong and the price one must pay to attain that higher status. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Palm Royale*: Apple TV

**Cast: **Kristen Wiig, Ricky Martin, Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Carol Burnett

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Platonic (2023–present)

Rose Byrne as Sylvia and Seth Rogen as Will on 'Platonic'. Apple TV+

Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne proved to have a unique, winning chemistry with 2014's *Neighbors* (and its 2016 sequel), and this charming comedy series shows they've still got it. This time, the pair play Will and Sylvia, former best friends who reconnect after Will divorces his wife, whom Sylvia did not care for. Both are at a point where they're taking stock of how they got to this place in their lives and where to go from here, and seeking comfort in having each other to rely on.

While the series may be relatively low stakes, EW's critic writes, "I'm certainly not going to be so ghoulish as to suggest that all comedy series need to have a message. TV is allowed to be fun, and *Platonic* just wants to show you a good time." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Platonic*: Apple TV

**EW grade:** B

**Cast: **Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Luke Macfarlane, Tre Hale, Andrew Lopez

Pluribus (2025–present)

Rhea Seehorn as Carol Sturka on 'Pluribus'.

Vince Gilligan spent nearly 15 years in the crime/legal world with his AMC series *Breaking Bad* and *Better Call Saul*, but this sci-fi drama finds the showrunner returning to his *X-Files* roots. *Better Call Saul* standout Rhea Seehorn takes the lead on *Pluribus*, playing a misanthropic romance novelist who is shaken to her core upon discovering nearly everyone in the world has entered a trancelike state. To extrapolate further would spoil the fun of discovery for the viewer, but suffice it to say that Seehorn and Gilligan's collaboration continues to be a match made in heaven, as the creator explores potent existential themes with his distinctive dark humor and keen eye for character development. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Pluribus*: Apple TV

**Cast:** Rhea Seehorn, Karolina Wydra, Carlos Manuel Vesga

Presumed Innocent (2024–present)

Jake Gyllenhaal as Rusty Sabich and Renate Reinsve as Carolyn Polhemus on 'Presumed Innocent'.

TV maestro David E. Kelley adapts Scott Turow's classic best-selling novel in this riveting legal thriller series. As fans of Turow's novel and its 1990 film adaptation starring Harrison Ford know, *Presumed Innocent* follows Rusty Sabich (played here by Jake Gyllenhaal), a prosecutor who takes on the case of a murdered colleague — without disclosing he cheated on his wife with her. After a rival prosecutor suspects Rusty may have been the murderer, he must fight to prove his innocence.

Kelley, who has previously spun dramas like *The Practice*, *Ally McBeal*, and *Big Little Lies* into Emmy-winning gold, is right in his element here, expanding upon the original story without deviating from what's kept readers and viewers in suspense for decades. The series has been renewed for a second season, premiering in September, which will star Rachel Brosnahan. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Presumed Innocent*: Apple TV

**EW grade: **B+

**Cast: **Jake Gyllenhaal, Ruth Negga, Chase Infiniti, Renate Reinsve, Peter Sarsgaard

Schmigadoon! (2021–2023)

Cecily Strong as Melissa Gimble and Keegan-Michael Key as Josh Skinner on 'Schmigadoon!'. Apple TV+

*Schmigadoon!* is a loving (and sometimes biting) satire for musical theater nerds. Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key star as Melissa and Josh, a couple on a backpacking trip trying to salvage their relationship, who stumble upon the mysteriously cheerful town of Schmigadoon. As it turns out, the community is stuck in a Golden Age-era musical populated with all the tropes you would expect, including the handsome rogue, the farmer's daughter, the humble schoolmarm, and judgmental townsfolk.

The series features all original music (including the undeniably catchy Emmy-winning song "Corn Puddin'"), toeing the line between irony and earnestness. While the first season told its own complete story, season 2 found Melissa and Josh entering a whole new musical world — Schmicago — which satirized the darker, sexier musicals released in the '60s, '70s, and '80s. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Schmigadoon!*: Apple TV

**Cast:** Cecily Strong, Keegan-Michael Key, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, Jane Krakowski

Servant (2019–2023)

Lauren Ambrose as Dorothy Turner, Rupert Grint as Julian Pearce, and Toby Kebbell as Sean Turner on 'Servant'. Apple TV+

An unsettling quality permeates every second of M. Night Shyamalan's slow-burning psychological horror *Servant*. After the accidental death of their newborn son, Jericho, local news anchor Dorothy (Lauren Ambrose) and chef Sean (Toby Kebbell) struggle to hold onto their sanity...until they find a replacement for their lost child in a reborn doll and hire nanny Leanne (Nell Tiger Free) to care for it.

But Leanne isn't your bog-standard Midwesterner — the mysterious nanny has formidable supernatural powers over which she has little, if any, control. As Dorothy struggles with acute mental illness, convinced that her baby has been kidnapped, Dorothy's brother Julian (Rupert Grint) becomes aware of Leanne's strange abilities. The result is a surprisingly droll horror-drama, one which becomes "even darker, scarier, and funnier" in its second season. All four seasons are currently available to stream — just don't watch with the lights off. —*J.L.*

Where to watch *Servant*: Apple TV

**EW grade:** B+

**Cast: **Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, Nell Tiger Free, Rupert Grint

Severance (2022–present)

Adam Scott as Mark S., Zach Cherry as Dylan G., John Turturro as Irving B., and Britt Lower as Helly R. on 'Severance'. Atsushi Nishijima/Apple TV+

With 41 Emmy nominations and 10 wins in tow so far, sci-fi/dark comedy-thriller *Severance*, from creator Dan Erickson and directors Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle, focuses on a group of tech workers — including Adam Scott, John Turturro, and Christopher Walken — who undergo a procedure known as "severance," splitting their memories between home and work. Productive workers don't need to be bogged down by problems at home, and wouldn't it be great to leave your work troubles at the office door?

However, this is a trippy thriller, so things tend to go horribly wrong. The intriguing concept centers on Mark (Scott), a grieving history teacher mourning his dead wife, who gets to turn off his feelings every time he enters the basement floor of Lumon HQ, a stark white environment that is both cold and alienating. What follows is a profound reflection on technology, productivity, and memory. —*J.L.*

Where to watch *Severance*: Apple TV

**EW grade:** B+

**Cast:** Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, John Turturro, Patricia Arquette

Shrinking (2023–present)

Harrison Ford as Dr. Paul Rhoades and Lukita Maxwell as Alice Laird on 'Shrinking'.

Beth Dubber/Apple TV+

What happens when a psychiatrist finally expresses what they really think about their patients' situations? Such is the hook of *Shrinking*, with Jason Segel playing Jimmy, a grieving therapist who tries a more direct approach in his sessions and discovers that it actually starts to help his patients move forward. Harrison Ford — in a rare TV role — portrays Jimmy's colleague and mentor Paul, who is dealing with his own personal struggles.

Segel also created the series alongside Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein (who joined the cast in season 2 in a pivotal role), with this serving as a logical extension of the kind of poignant comedy and compassion delivered on their other show, *Ted Lasso*. As EW's critic raves, *Shrinking* is "a funny, brainy grief-com about the power — and dangers — of radical honesty." Season 3 premieres on Jan. 28. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Shrinking*: Apple TV

**EW grade:** B+

**Cast:** Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, Michael Urie, Christa Miller

Silo (2023–present)

Rebecca Ferguson as Juliette Nichols on 'Silo'. Apple TV+

Emmy-winning writer Graham Yost (*Justified*) adapts Hugh Howey's *Silo* book series to the small screen in this dystopian thriller. The show takes place in the distant future, where the uninhabitable conditions of Earth have forced its inhabitants underground. Living in a subterranean silo, the community is kept in the dark about the outside world. Everything changes after a hard drive is discovered, uncovering hidden truths of the past.

The mystery series — as noted by many critics — is a descendant of *Lost* and other sci-fi dramas of its ilk, with a starry ensemble led by Rebecca Ferguson as a rebellious engineer. Apple has renewed *Silo* for a third and fourth/final season. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Silo*: Apple TV

**Cast: **Rebecca Ferguson, Rashida Jones, David Oyelowo, Common, Tim Robbins

Slow Horses (2022–present)

Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb on 'Slow Horses'. Jack English/Apple TV+

Based on the *Slough House* books by British novelist Mick Herron, high-octane espionage drama *Slow Horses* focuses on the denizens of Slough House, a purgatory for "slow horses," or English intelligence operatives who have flamed out spectacularly.

Overseen with gruff irritation by often flatulent and always offensive spook Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman), Slough House is where failed spies dream of one day making it back to Regents Park, where their careers all went wrong. Among those stuck in Slough House is River Cartwright (Jack Lowden) — a one-time golden boy and grandson of Regents Park big cheese David Cartwright (Jonathan Pryce) — whose own career burned to the ground, much to the irritation of (or perhaps because of) current MI5 bigwig Diana Taverner (Kristin Scott Thomas), an icy authoritarian. When the slow horses are drawn into a kidnapping plot, they race to save the victim, unaware of the larger chess game being played by Taverner and others. —*J.L.*

Where to watch *Slow Horses*: Apple TV

**Cast: **Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas

Stillwater (2020–present)

Stillwater (voice: James Sie), Michael (voice: Tucker Chandler), Karl (voice: Judah Mackey), and Addy (voice: Eva Ariel Binder) on 'Stillwater'. Apple TV+

While Apple TV may be more known for its prestige adult-oriented programming, there's still plenty to enjoy for kids. *Stillwater* — adapted from the picture book *Zen Shorts* by John J. Muth — is one of the more beloved children's shows on the streamer, telling short and sweet stories of a trio of young siblings who live next to a panda named Stillwater. The wise panda imparts crucial life lessons to the siblings while finding beauty and fun in the little things in life. *Stillwater *has won multiple awards, including Emmys and a Peabody. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Stillwater*: Apple TV

**Cast: **James Sie, Eva Ariel Binder, Tucker Chandler, Judah Mackey

The Studio (2025–present)

Ike Barinholtz as Sal Saperstein, Kathryn Hahn as Maya Mason, Seth Rogen as Matt Remick, and Chase Sui Wonders as Quinn Hackett on 'The Studio'.

For anyone all-too-familiar with Hollywood lingo and plugged in to the latest movie news through sites like, well, **, Apple TV has the show for you. *The Studio* follows Matt Remick (Seth Rogen), a film executive thrust into a stressful new role as the head of a major production company. As he tries to balance artistic integrity with the demands of maintaining the bottom line for his studio, things naturally devolve into chaos. With razor-sharp writing and a cavalcade of brilliantly deployed cameos (Martin Scorsese's appearance in the first episode is a treat), this Emmy-winning series is satire done right. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Studio*: Apple TV

**Cast:** Seth Rogen, Catherine O'Hara, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders, Kathryn Hahn

Swagger (2021–2023)

Isaiah Hill as Jace Carson (right) on 'Swagger'. Apple TV+

Inspired by the experiences of NBA star Kevin Durant, *Swagger* is an engrossing glimpse into the high-stakes world of youth basketball, charting the journey of Jace Carson (Isaiah Hill), a 14-year-old prospect hoping to make it to the big leagues. O'Shea Jackson Jr. plays Jace's mentor, Ike, who went through this experience in his youth and hopes to lead the next generation.

Similar to other beloved sports-centered series like *Friday Night Lights* and *Ted Lasso*, *Swagger* finds value in the people behind the players, investing you in its characters by focusing as much on their personal lives as their professional exploits. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Swagger*: Apple TV

**Cast:** O'Shea Jackson Jr., Isaiah Hill, Shinelle Azoroh, Tessa Ferrer, Quvenzhané Wallis

Ted Lasso (2020–present)

Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso on 'Ted Lasso'. Colin Hutton/Apple TV+

Believe: This Emmy award-winning feel-good comedy is about far more than just sports. In its sophomore season, *Ted Lasso* — co-created by Bill Lawrence — deepened all of its characters, including its titular lead, perpetually chipper American college football coach Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis), who left behind a failed marriage to manage a struggling British football (read: soccer) team in Blighty. There, he encountered a ragtag team of oddballs and resistance from the team's divorcée owner (Hannah Waddingham), whom he won over with home-baked biscuits and his aw-shucks charm.

Instead of coasting on its first season, the "sweeter, weirder" second season of *Ted Lasso* chose to take a more difficult route, exploring Ted's motivations and pushing his adoring assistant coach Nate (Nick Mohammed) to new extremes. Season 4 is currently in production. We're Richmond till we die. —*J.L.*

Where to watch *Ted Lasso*: Apple TV

**EW grade:** A–

**Cast: **Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, Juno Temple

Trying (2020–present)

Esther Smith as Nikki Newman and Rafe Spall as Jason Ross on 'Trying'.

Among the many British series on Apple TV, this refreshingly honest comedy about the challenges of adoption is one of the most underrated. Esther Smith and Rafe Spall star as Nikki and Jason, a working-class couple who struggle to conceive a child and resolve to undergo the adoption process. But this proves far easier said than done as Nikki and Jason strive to become model candidates but keep stumbling over obstacles in their way. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Trying*: Apple TV

**Cast: **Esther Smith, Rafe Spall

Your Friends & Neighbors (2025–present)

Jon Hamm as Andrew 'Coop' Cooper on 'Your Friends & Neighbors'.

Jon Hamm has been making a killing on television since *Mad Men* ended, securing Emmy nominations for his work on *Fargo* and *The Morning Show*, starring on the hit Paramount+ drama *Landman*, and now leads this juicy crime dramedy from creator Jonathan Tropper. Hamm plays Coop, a divorced father of two who's suddenly fired from his cushy job as a hedge fund manager. Hoping to maintain his image and lifestyle, he turns to petty crime by robbing his wealthy neighbors. Hamm is as charismatic as ever, tapping into some of the anxieties of his most famous character, a man desperate to hold onto his status. Season 2 premieres in April 2026. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Your Friends & Neighbors*: Apple TV

**Cast:** Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, Mark Tallman, Hoon Lee

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