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The Best Shows on Apple TV Plus Right Now (October 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 October 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

Bad Sisters 2022 Darkest Comedy About Family and Murder

Apple TV+ IMDb Rating: 7.7/10 Genre: Comedy, Drama, Thriller Starring: Brian Gleeson,Anne-Marie Duff, Claes Bang Created By: Brett Baer, Dave Finkel, Sharon Horgan TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 1 The Garvey sisters have a reputation for being tough, but are any of them capable of murder? That's what everyone wants to know after the abusive husband of their friend Grace (Anne-Marie Duff) turns up dead. Bad Sisters is an Irish comedy based on a Belgian show called Clan. The story unfolds as a mystery, so it's best to go in without any preconceived notions of what's going to happen.
Watch 'Bad Sisters' 02 of 30

Black Bird 2022 Based on the True Story of an FBI Informant

Apple TV+ IMDb Rating: 8.4/10 Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller Starring: Taron Egerton, Paul Walter Hauser, Greg Kinnear Created By: Dennis Lehane TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 1 Facing a decade in prison for illegal firearms charges, Jimmy Keene (Taron Egerton) agrees to work with the FBI in exchange for a lesser sentence. Immediately, Keene is sent undercover to find the victims of a suspected serial killer.
Believe it or not, Jimmy Keene is a real person, and the show is based on his 2010 autobiography In with the Devil. With just six episodes, Black Bird is easy to binge during a long weekend. Watch 'Black Bird' 03 of 30

Severance 2022 Strangest Satire of21st Century Corporate America

Apple IMDb Rating: 8.5/10 Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi Starring: Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, Dichen Lachman Created By: Dan Erickson TV Rating: TV-MA Number 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' 04 of 30

Five Days at Memorial 2022 Remembering the Heroes of Hurricane Katrina

Apple TV + IMDb Rating: 8.2/10 Genre: Drama Starring: Vera Farmiga, Cherry Jones, Cornelius Smith Jr. Created By: Carlton Cuse, John Ridley TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 1 During one of the most catastrophic storms in American history, the New Orleans Memorial Medical Center operated for five days without power. Five Days at Memorial tells the true story of the doctors and nurses who weathered the storm. This miniseries, as well as the book it was based on, addresses the difficult decisions doctors must make during disasters. More than anything, it's a testament to the bravery of frontline workers.
Watch 'Five Days at Memorial' 05 of 30

For All Mankind 2019 Best Alternate History Show About the Cold War

Apple IMDb Rating: 7.6/10 Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi Starring: Noah Harpster, Joel Kinnaman, Michael Dorman Created By: Ronald D. Moore, Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert TV Rating: TV-MA Number 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' 06 of 30

The Problem With Jon Stewart 2021 Most Glorious Return of a Talk Show Legend

Apple IMDb Rating: 8.4/10 Genre: Talk Show Starring: Jon Stewart Created By: Jon Stewart TV Rating: TV-MA Number 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' 07 of 30

Pachinko 2022 An International Cross-Generational and Multi-Lingual Epic

Apple TV + IMDb Rating: 6.9/10 Genre: Drama Starring: Youn Yuh-jung, Lee Min-Ho, Minha Kim Created By: Min Jin Lee TV Rating: TV-MA Number 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' 08 of 30

Central Park 2020 Best Animated Musical Sitcom for Adults

Apple IMDb Rating: 6.8/10 Genre: Animation, Comedy, Musical Starring: Tituss Burgess, Daveed Diggs, Josh Gad Created By: Loren Bouchard, Josh Gad, Nora Smith TV Rating: TV-14 Number 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' 09 of 30

Prehistoric Planet 2022 A Blast From the Past Like You' ve Never Seen Before

Apple TV+ IMDb Rating: 9.2/10 Genre: Documentary, History Starring: David Attenborough Created By: BBC TV Rating: TV-PG Number 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' 10 of 30

The Big Conn 2022 Baddest Social Security Scandal of the Last Century

Apple TV Plus IMDb Rating: 7.4/10 Genre: Documentary, Crime Starring: Ella Frazee, Jackson Janowicz Created By: James Lee Hernandez, Brian Lazarte TV Rating: TV-MA Number 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' 11 of 30

Tehran 2020 Most Suspenseful International Spy Story

Apple IMDb Rating: 7.5/10 Genre: Action, Crime, Drama Starring: Niv Sultan, Shaun Toub, Shervin Alenabi Created By: Dana Eden, Maor Kohn, Omri Shenhar TV Rating: TV-MA Number 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' 12 of 30

The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey 2022 Most Mind-Bending Mystery Series

Apple IMDb Rating: 7.8 Genre: Drama Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Dominique Fishback, Walton Goggins Created By: Walter Mosley
TV Rating: TV-MA Number 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' 13 of 30

Loot 2022 Too Much Money Too Few Problems

Apple TV + IMDb Rating: 5.8/10 Genre: Comedy Starring: Maya Rudolph, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Joel Kim Booster Created By: Liz Flahive, Alan Lang TV Rating: TV-MA Number 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' 14 of 30

WeCrashed 2022 The Story of the World' s Most Explosive Power Couple

Apple TV+ IMDb Rating: 8.0/10 Genre: Biography, Drama Starring: Jared Leto, Anne Hathaway, O-T Fagbenle Created By: Lee Eisenberg, Drew Crevello TV Rating: TV-MA Number 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' 15 of 30

Suspicion 2022 Most Twisted International Criminal Conspiracy

Apple IMDb Rating: 6.2 Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller Starring: Elizabeth Henstridge, Elyes Gabel, Kunal Nayyar Created By: Maria Feldman, Amit Cohen TV Rating: TV-MA Number 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' 16 of 30

Slow Horses 2022 Best British Spy Thriller Based on a Book Series

Apple TV + IMDb Rating: 7.8 Genre: Drama, Thriller Starring: Chris Reilly, Gary Oldman, Rosalind Eleazar Created By: Graham Yost TV Rating: TV-MA Number 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' 17 of 30

The Afterparty 2022 Best Genre-Bending Murder Mystery

Apple IMDb Rating: 7.1/10 Genre: Comedy, Crime, Mystery Starring: Genevieve Angelson, Everly Carganilla, Tiya Sircar Created By: Christopher Miller TV Rating: TV-MA Number 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' 18 of 30

Acapulco 2021 Funniest Bilingual Rags-to-Riches Comedy

Apple IMDb Rating: 6.9/10 Genre: Comedy Starring: Enrique Arrizon, Fernando Carsa, Damián Alcázar Created By: Eduardo Cisneros, Jason Shuman, Austin Winsberg
TV Rating: TV-14 Number 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' 19 of 30

Dr Brain 2021 Most Cerebral South Korean Thriller

Apple IMDb Rating: 6.9/10 Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi Starring: Sun-kyun Lee, June Yoon, Yoo-Young Lee Created By: Kim Jee-woon TV Rating: TV-MA Number 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' 20 of 30

Harriet the Spy 2021 Best Reboot of a Beloved Children' s Character

Apple IMDb Rating: 7.6/10 Genre: Animation, Family Starring: Lacey Chabert, Beanie Feldstein, Jane Lynch Created By: Will McRobb TV Rating: TV-G Number 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' 21 of 30

Swagger 2021 Best Sports Drama Based on a Real-Life Legend

Apple IMDb Rating: 7.4/10 Genre: Documentary, Sports Starring: O'Shea Jackson Jr., Shinelle Azoroh, Ozie Nzeribe Created By: Reggie Rock Bythewood TV Rating: TV-14 Number 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' 22 of 30

Foundation 2021 Most Ambitious Adaptation of a Sci-Fi Book Series

Apple IMDb Rating: 7.7/10 Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi Starring: Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell Created By: Isaac Asimov TV Rating: TV-14 Number 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' 23 of 30

The Morning Show 2020 Best Morning TV Drama

Apple IMDb Rating: 8.4/10 Genre: Drama Starring: Jennifer Anniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell Created By: Jay Carson, Kerry Ehrin TV Rating: TV-MA Number 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' 24 of 30

Schmigadoon 2021 Best Tribute to the Golden Age of Musicals

Apple IMDb Rating: 7.4/10 Genre: Comedy, Musical Starring: Keegan-Michael Key, Cecily Strong, Fred Armisen Created By: Ken Daurio, Cinco Paul TV Rating: TV-14 Number 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!' 25 of 30

Ted Lasso 2020 Best British-American Sports Comedy

Apple IMDb Rating: 8.7/10 Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sports Starring: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Brendan Hunt Created By: Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Bill Lawrence TV Rating: TV-MA Number 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' 26 of 30

Shining Girl 2022 Best Murder Mystery Book Series Adaptation

Apple TV IMDb Rating: 7.4/10 Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery Starring: Elisabeth Moss, Wagner Moura, Jamie Bell Created By: Silka Luisa TV Rating: TV-MA Number 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 Girls' 27 of 30

The Mosquito Coast 2021 Wildest Run-for-the-Border Family Adventure

Apple IMDb Rating: 7.7/10 Genre: Adventure, Drama, Thriller Starring: Justin Theroux, Melissa George, Gabriel Bateman Created By: Paul Theroux TV Rating: TV-MA Number 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' 28 of 30

Trying 2020 Best Sitcom for Future Parents

Apple IMDb Rating: 7.6/10 Genre: Comedy Starring: Rafe Spall, Esther Smith, Ophelia Lovibond Created By: Andy Wolton TV Rating: TV-14 Number 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' 29 of 30

Servant 2019 Best Paranormal Thriller From a Hollywood Director

Apple IMDb Rating: 7.6/10 Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller Starring: Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, Rupert Grint Created By: Tony Basgallop TV Rating: TV-MA Number 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' 30 of 30

The Snoopy Show 2021 Cutest Kid' s Show Based on a Classic Cartoon

Apple IMDb Rating: 8.1/10 Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure Starring: Ethan Pugiotto, Terry McGurrin, Rob Tinkler Created By: Rob Boutilier, Mark Evestaff, Alex Galatis TV Rating: TV-G Number 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.
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