Weekend Bing Guide: Top 10 Apple TV+ Series To Watch Now

Sci-Fi Thrillers to Heartfelt Dramas: The Best Apple TV+ Shows to Stream This Weekend
Weekend Binge Guide_ Top 10 Apple TV+ Series to Watch Now
Written By:
Ramola Gautam
Reviewed By:
Sankha Ghosh
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Overview

  • Apple TV+ features acclaimed series like Severance and Foundation, offering high-quality production and rich storytelling akin to big-screen films. 

  • Gary Oldman's unforgettable portrayal of Jackson Lamb in Slow Horses and Jason Momoa's powerful performance as the Chief of War stand out.

  • Apple TV+ offers great entertainment for every taste, from the sci-fi epic Foundation to the spy-thriller Slow Horses and the heartwarming Platonic.

Apple TV+ is a strong contender in the original content arena, offering shows that excel in narrative, performance, and production quality. As a significant competitor in streaming, Apple TV+ allows subscribers to enjoy a range of genres, from captivating dystopian sci-fi to historical epics, all executed exceptionally well.

With exciting new additions like Chief of War and the return of popular series such as Invasion Season 3, 2025 promises to be an excellent year for Apple TV+ subscribers. Here’s a recap of the 10 best Apple TV+ series that you can binge-watch right now:

1. Severance (2022 - Present)

Cast: Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, John Turturro

Directors: Ben Stiller, Aoife McArdle

A psychological thriller that revises the concept of workplace dystopia, Severance depicts employees who differ in compartmentalizing work from personal memory. Adam Scott, leading an extraordinary cast, puts you into a thought-provoking series involving corporate identity and control.

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2. Silo (2023–Present)

Cast: Rebecca Ferguson, Common, Rashida Jones

Director: Graham Yost

Adapted from Hugh Howey’s dystopian novels, Silo takes place in a large underground bunker where the last of humanity lives under strict control. Rebecca Ferguson plays one of the engineers investigating the dark secrets of the origins of the silo.

3. Chief of War (2025)

Cast: Jason Momoa, Temuera Morrison, Luciane Buchanan

Directors: Thomas Paʻa Sibbett

Jason Momoa put his heart into the Chief of War, a historical epic featuring the Hawaiian warrior Kaʻiana, who fought against colonization to unify the islands. The show must be watched for its Polynesian-dominated cast, authentic storyline, and beautiful cinematography.

4. Slow Horses (2022 - Present)

Cast: Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas

Directors: James Hawes, Jeremy Lovering, Saul Metzstein, and Adam Randall

Darkly humorous, the world of Slow Horses is a minefield of surprises - an anti-establishment spin on the traditional spy thriller about a group of disgraced MI5 operatives under the lecherous tutelage of Jackson Lamb (Oldman).

Also Read: Weekend Binge: Top 10 Netflix Movies to Watch Beyond Hollywood

5. Foundation (2021-Present)

Cast: Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell

Director: David S. Goyer

Based on the classical modern science fiction, the series follows Hari Seldon, the mathematician, endeavoring to save knowledge amid the decay of the galactic empire.

6. Invasion (2021-Present)

Cast: Golshifteh Farahani, Shamier Anderson, Shioli Kutsuna

Director: Simon Kinberg

This slow-burning Alien invasion drama follows normal people from around the world dealing with an extraterrestrial threat. Season 3, launching on August 22, takes the conflict to full-blown war.

7. The Studio (2025)

Cast: Seth Rogen, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz

Director: N/A

A satirical look at the chaos around Hollywood, The Studio stars Seth Rogen as a newly promoted studio head trying to deal with celebrity egos and corporate greed.

8. Platonic (2023–Present)

Cast: Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen, Luke Macfarlane

Director: Nicholas Stoller

Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen are once again estranged best friends in the midst of midlife crises in this thoughtful comedy. Season 2 promises even more chaotic yet endearing mischief.

9. Dope Thief (2025)

Cast: Brian Tyree Henry, Wagner Moura, Ving Rhames

Director: Ridley Scott

While Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura play the roles of two con men robbing drug dealers until they hit the wrong crew in this crime thriller.

10. Shrinking (2023–present)

Cast: Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams

Director: Bill Lawrence

This comedy, starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, tells the story of a therapist who, while grieving, begins advising his patients in unorthodox ways.

Final Verdict

Apple TV+ has established itself as a premium platform for storytelling, offering a wide variety of shows that cater to diverse tastes and interests. Whether it’s the unsettling corporate dystopia depicted in Severance, the historical drama Chief of War, or the hilariously chaotic midlife adventures explored in Platonic, there is something for everyone.

FAQs

Q. What should you binge on Apple TV+ first? 

As far as pulse-pounding thrills, Severance is a brain-bending workplace mystery, and Slow Horses has Gary Oldman's hilarious spy boss brilliance. Shrinking has Jason Segel and a grumpy Harrison Ford in an absurd treatment session, and Silo is a dystopian drama that will keep you off-balance.

Q. What shows are everyone binge-watching now?

Netflix’s The Night Agent (12.2B minutes) shows that the spy thriller genre is still kicking, The White Lotus (11.4B) shows that we can’t get enough of tropical drama, and did you know that Young Sheldon (10.6B) out-angst Friends (11.4B)? Wholesome comedy is not dead!

Q. Does Apple TV+ live up to the hype?

With 45 million subscribers, Apple TV+ is quickly becoming a popular streaming service, and there is no reason why. With hit series, such as Ted Lasso and Severance, having received critical acclaim and devoted fan bases. 

Q. What makes the excitement around the show Severance so outsized?

In a corporate dystopia with a dark soul, many find the show's story eerily relatable. Once simply a pleasant sci-fi nightmare, there is now widespread discussion about work-life balance.

Q. How to get Apple TV Complimentary?

Your free three-month Apple TV+ is automatically included when purchasing a new Apple TV, iPhone, iPad ,or Mac through Apple or an Authorized Apple Reseller. Your new device must be capable of running the most recent tvOS, iOS, iPadOS or macOS.

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