Nowadays, everyone is staying at home to slow the spread of COVID-19, which presents a great opportunity to catch up on some shows streaming on Apple TV+. Launched in November 2019, this streaming service offers an impressive array of original titles produced in collaboration with some of the world’s biggest filmmakers and stars. Here, we look at 10 of the best shows on Apple TV+ to watch while at home.
Little America
Little America is an anthology series that focuses on immigrants, telling their harrowing and oftentimes inspiring stories. The episodes are based on true tales of individuals and families who have come to America looking for a better life. It has an amazing cast and the stories included in the show showcase the beauty, humor and hardship of what it means to live as an immigrant in America.
The Morning Show
Starring Jennifer Aniston, Steve Carrel and Reese Witherspoon, The Morning Show is one of the most talked-about series from Apple TV+. The show focuses on a fictional morning show in New York City, exploring the power dynamics between the host and their co-stars. The show digs deep into the media industry, and it paints quite an unflattering picture of what goes on behind the glamorous and usually airbrushed exterior.
Dickinson
Dickinson tells the story of the famous 19th century poet Emily Dickinson in a modern, humorous and often eccentric way. It stars Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit, Edge of Seventeen) as Dickinson, alongside Wiz Khalifa and Jane Krakowski. The show offers an interesting and sometimes, comical look at the life of one of America’s most important poets.
Servant
Servant is an edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller created by M. Night Shyamalan and Tony Basgallop. It follows a couple in Philadelphia who are mourning the loss of their child and hire a nanny to help them, only to find that the nanny may not be what she seems. It’s a dark, disturbing and atmospheric show that continues to build tension with each episode.
See
A post-apocalyptic drama with a massive budget and starring Jason Momoa (Game of Thrones, Aquaman), See follows a group of people living in a future, primitive world where deadly viruses have taken away the gift of sight. It follows a group of unlikely heroes fighting for survival and the legacy of their culture against the odds.
For All Mankind
For All Mankind is a science fiction drama about the space race between the United States and the former USSR, following what could have happened if the Soviet Union had beaten the US to the moon. With an impressive cast and spectacular effects, it’s a must-watch for sci-fi fans.
Oprah’s Book Club
For those who have a passion for reading, Oprah’s Book Club is the perfect watch. Each episode sees the media mogul select novels to talk about with her friends, including celebrity authors such as Trevor Noah, Elizabeth Gilbert and John Grisham.
Helpsters
Helpsters is an educational show aimed at pre-school children, made in collaboration with the renowned Sesame Studios. This clever show focuses on problem solving, something that many kids struggle with, specifically how to breakdown problems into manageable chunks. It’s a great tool for teaching kids how to think logically and create strategies for tackling difficulties.
Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet
Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet is a hilarious comedy written in part by actor Rob McElhenney (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia). It follows a studio of game developers struggling to launch the latest expansion of their ever-popular online game, Mythic Quest. With their clueless boss at the helm, hilarity ensues as the team fights for their game’s success.
Snoopy in Space
Snoopy in Space is an animated adventure aimed primarily at younger viewers. It follows Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the gang as they explore the universe and discover new civilizations, with lots of learning opportunities along the way. Snoopy in Space is a great show for families with younger kids, as it combines science and fun.
With quality cinematic visuals, fascinating storylines and amazing performances, the shows on Apple TV+ are spectacular. These are 10 of the best Apple TV+ shows to watch while at home, so why not catch up with the latest episodes?
