Apple TV+ is my favourite streamer. While it may not have the wide range of catalogue compared to Disney+, Netflix or Amazon Prime, I think the quality is far superior. Some of my favourite TV shows from the last five years have been released on Apple TV+ which includes Slow Horses, The Studio, Ted Lasso, Platonic, Shrinking and Trying.
I wanted to see what are the best things to watch on Apple TV+. I’ve gathered all the movies and TV shows which scored 8 or more on IMDb. See the table below or read short synopsis of each below the table. I’ve also include honourable mentions (those which scored 7.5-7.9) below that too. I can recommend Little America, CODA, Silo, Severance and Murderbot.
WYALAN star rating explained:
- 5 stars – Highly enjoyed and would highly recommend as a must watch
- 4 stars – Enjoyed and would watch again in the future
- 3 stars – Glad I watched it once, but I’ll probably never watch it again
- 2 stars – Watched to the end, but I wouldn’t watch it again
- 1 star – DNF (did not finish)
More to watch on Apple TV+:
Sci-Fi On Apple TV+ | Documentaries On Apple TV+ | Apple TV+ Movies | Comedies On Apple TV+ | Apple TV+ Dramas
| Title | IMDb Score |
|---|---|
| Ted Lasso | 8.8 |
| Severance | 8.7 |
| Come From Away | 8.5 |
| Bad Sisters | 8.3 |
| Pachinko | 8.3 |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas | 8.3 |
| The Studio | 8.2 |
| Lessons in Chemistry | 8.2 |
| The Year Earth Changed | 8.2 |
| For All Mankind | 8.1 |
| The Morning Show | 8.1 |
| Still a Michael J Fox Movie | 8.1 |
| For All Mankind | 8.1 |
| Deaf President Now | 8 |
| CODA | 8 |
| Wolfwalkers | 8 |
Ted Lasso (2020) – Comedy/Drama
For fans of: Schitt’s Creek, Friday Night Lights, The Bear
An American football coach brings relentless optimism to a struggling UK soccer team, winning hearts and matches. This Emmy-winning series starring Jason Sudeikis became a global feel-good phenomenon. WYALAN Rating – 4.5/5
Severance (2022) – Thriller/Sci-Fi
For fans of: Black Mirror, Devs, The Leftovers
Office workers undergo a surgical procedure to split their work and personal memories in this cerebral, Emmy-winning thriller. Adam Scott leads a haunting ensemble in a corporate dystopia where identity is a commodity. WYALAN Rating – 4.5/5
Come From Away (2021) – Musical/Drama
For fans of: Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, The Laramie Project
On 9/11, 38 planes were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, where locals welcomed thousands of stranded passengers. This filmed stage musical features the original cast and earned Emmy and Tony nominations for its uplifting ensemble storytelling.
Bad Sisters (2022) – Thriller/Dark Comedy
For fans of: Big Little Lies, The Fall, Dead to Me
Five Irish sisters conspire to protect one another from a toxic brother-in-law in this sharp, darkly comic thriller. Sharon Horgan’s BAFTA-winning series blends murder mystery with biting family dynamics. WYALAN Rating – 4/5
Pachinko (2022) – Drama/Historical
For fans of: The Crown, Minari, The Joy Luck Club
Spanning generations and continents, this sweeping saga follows a Korean family through love, war, and migration. With Youn Yuh-jung and Lee Min-ho, it won a Peabody Award for its emotional depth and visual elegance.
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) – Animation/Family
For fans of: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Snoopy Show, Frosty the Snowman
Charlie Brown searches for the true meaning of Christmas in this timeless Peanuts special. Featuring Vince Guaraldi’s iconic jazz score, it remains a holiday classic across generations.
The Studio (2025) – Comedy/Drama
For fans of: The Office, The Comeback, Extras
Details are still under wraps, but this upcoming series is expected to explore the inner workings of a creative production house. Early buzz suggests satirical bite and behind-the-scenes chaos. WYALAN Rating – 5/5
Lessons in Chemistry (2023) – Drama
For fans of: Mad Men, Julia, Hidden Figures
A brilliant chemist defies 1950s gender norms to become an unlikely TV cooking star. Brie Larson leads this adaptation of Bonnie Garmus’s bestselling novel with wit and conviction.
The Year Earth Changed (2021) – Documentary
For fans of: Planet Earth, My Octopus Teacher, The Blue Planet
Narrated by David Attenborough, this uplifting documentary reveals how global lockdowns gave nature a rare chance to recover. From whales to city birds, it’s a hopeful look at environmental resilience.
For All Mankind (2019) – Sci-Fi/Drama
For fans of: The Man in the High Castle, The Right Stuff, Battlestar Galactica
In this alternate history, the Soviets land on the moon first, igniting a prolonged space race. Joel Kinnaman and Wrenn Schmidt star in this Emmy-nominated series praised for its scope and speculative ambition.
The Morning Show (2019) – Drama
For fans of: The Newsroom, Bombshell, Big Little Lies
Behind the scenes of a network news programme, anchors and executives navigate scandal, power, and personal fallout. Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Billy Crudup lead this Emmy-winning drama.
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023) – Documentary
For fans of: Val, The Last Dance, Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
Michael J. Fox reflects on his rise to fame and life with Parkinson’s in this candid, stylised documentary. Blending archival footage and reenactments, it won an Emmy for its emotional clarity and craft. WYALAN Rating – 4.5/5
Deaf President Now (2024) – Documentary
For fans of: Crip Camp, The U.S. and the Holocaust, The Fight
This powerful documentary chronicles the 1988 student-led protest that transformed Gallaudet University. It’s a landmark story in deaf civil rights and grassroots activism.
CODA (2021) – Drama
For fans of: Sound of Metal, The Peanut Butter Falcon, Wonder
A hearing teen in a deaf family pursues her passion for singing, torn between loyalty and ambition. Winner of three Academy Awards including Best Picture, it’s a heartfelt celebration of voice and belonging. WYALAN Rating – 4.5/5
Wolfwalkers (2020) – Animation/Fantasy
For fans of: Song of the Sea, The Secret of Kells, The Red Turtle
A young apprentice hunter befriends a girl from a mystical tribe in this hand-drawn Irish tale. Oscar-nominated and visually stunning, it’s a lyrical story of friendship and freedom.
Honourable Mentions
| Title | IMDb Score |
|---|---|
| Defending Jacob | 7.8 |
| Masters of the Air | 7.8 |
| Silo | 7.8 |
| The Elephant Queen | 7.8 |
| Shrinking | 7.8 |
| Trying | 7.8 |
| Five Days at Memorial | 7.7 |
| Presumed Innocent | 7.7 |
| The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey | 7.7 |
| Your Friends & Neighbors | 7.7 |
| Calls | 7.7 |
| Beastie Boys Story | 7.7 |
| Billie Eilish The World’s a Little Blurry | 7.7 |
| Boys State | 7.7 |
| Girls State | 7.7 |
| The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse | 7.7 |
| Acapulco | 7.7 |
| Mythic Quest | 7.7 |
| Chief of War | 7.6 |
| Drops of God | 7.6 |
| Dark Matter | 7.6 |
| Foundation | 7.6 |
| See | 7.6 |
| Dickinson | 7.6 |
| Little America | 7.6 |
| Disclaimer | 7.5 |
| Shantaram | 7.5 |
| 911 Inside the Presidents War Room | 7.5 |
| The Bloody Hundredth | 7.5 |
| Killers of the Flower Moon | 7.5 |
Defending Jacob (2020) – Drama/Thriller
For fans of: The Night Of, Sharp Objects, Mare of Easttown
Chris Evans stars as a father whose teenage son is accused of murder in this tense legal drama. Based on the bestselling novel, it explores loyalty, doubt, and the unraveling of a family.
Masters of the Air (2024) – War/Drama
For fans of: Band of Brothers, The Pacific, Dunkirk
This WWII epic follows American bomber crews in Europe, chronicling courage, trauma, and camaraderie. Produced by Spielberg and Hanks, it’s a sweeping companion to their earlier war series.
Silo (2023) – Sci-Fi/Thriller
For fans of: Snowpiercer, The 100, The Handmaid’s Tale
In a dystopian future, humanity survives in a giant underground silo — but the truth about the outside world is forbidden. Based on Hugh Howey’s novels, this mystery unfolds with claustrophobic tension. WYALAN Rating – 4/5
The Elephant Queen (2019) – Documentary
For fans of: Born in China, The Ivory Game, My Octopus Teacher
Narrated by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this nature documentary follows a matriarch elephant leading her herd across the African savannah. It’s a visually stunning and emotionally resonant journey of survival and motherhood.
Shrinking (2023) – Comedy/Drama
For fans of: Ted Lasso, After Life, The Kominsky Method
Jason Segel plays a grieving therapist who starts telling clients exactly what he thinks — with chaotic results. Co-created by Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein, it blends heart, humor, and healing.
Trying (2020) – Comedy/Drama
For fans of: Catastrophe, Breeders, Parenthood
A couple navigates the ups and downs of adoption in this warm, witty British series. With heartfelt performances and sharp writing, it’s a celebration of imperfect parenting. WYALAN Rating – 4.5/5
Five Days at Memorial (2022) – Drama
For fans of: Chernobyl, When They See Us, The Looming Tower
Based on true events, this harrowing miniseries recounts the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina at a New Orleans hospital. It explores ethical dilemmas, systemic failure, and human resilience.
Presumed Innocent (2024) – Legal/Thriller
For fans of: The Undoing, Anatomy of a Scandal, The Lincoln Lawyer
Jake Gyllenhaal stars as a prosecutor accused of murdering a colleague in this adaptation of Scott Turow’s novel. Twisting through courtroom drama and psychological suspense, it probes guilt and obsession.
The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey (2022) – Drama
For fans of: The Father, Still Alice, A Man Called Otto
Samuel L. Jackson plays an elderly man with dementia who regains his memory to solve a mystery. Based on Walter Mosley’s novel, it’s a moving meditation on legacy and justice.
Your Friends & Neighbors (2024) – Comedy/Drama
For fans of: Modern Love, Scenes from a Marriage, Togetherness
This ensemble series explores the messy, intimate lives of interconnected couples and friends. With sharp dialogue and emotional nuance, it captures the complexity of modern relationships.
Calls (2021) – Thriller/Experimental
For fans of: Black Mirror, Archive 81, The Twilight Zone
Told entirely through audio and abstract visuals, this eerie series unfolds through phone calls that hint at supernatural events. It’s a bold, minimalist experiment in storytelling.
Beastie Boys Story (2020) – Documentary
For fans of: Summer of Soul, The Sparks Brothers, Dave Grohl’s What Drives Us
Mike D and Ad-Rock reflect on their journey from punk teens to hip-hop legends in this live documentary directed by Spike Jonze. It’s a nostalgic, funny, and heartfelt tribute to creative evolution.
Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry (2021) – Documentary
For fans of: Miss Americana, Amy, Gaga: Five Foot Two
This intimate portrait follows Billie Eilish’s rise to global stardom, capturing her creative process and personal struggles. It’s raw, revealing, and deeply human.
Boys State (2020) – Documentary
For fans of: The War Room, American Vandal, 13th
Teen boys gather for a week-long political simulation in Texas, revealing ambition, ideology, and the future of democracy. Winner of Sundance’s Grand Jury Prize, it’s a riveting look at civic identity.
Girls State (2024) – Documentary
For fans of: Boys State, Knock Down the House, The 1619 Project
Teen girls participate in a government simulation, confronting power, representation, and systemic bias. A companion to Boys State, it offers fresh insight into leadership and gender dynamics.
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse (2022) – Animation/Short
For fans of: Marcel the Shell, The Little Prince, Winnie the Pooh
Based on Charlie Mackesy’s beloved book, this animated short explores kindness, courage, and connection. It won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film.
Acapulco (2021) – Comedy
For fans of: Jane the Virgin, Ugly Betty, The Good Place
A young man lands a dream job at a luxury resort in 1980s Mexico — but paradise comes with complications. Narrated by Eugenio Derbez, it’s a bilingual, nostalgic charmer.
Mythic Quest (2020) – Comedy
For fans of: Silicon Valley, The Office, Community
Inside a video game studio, egos clash and creativity flourishes in this workplace comedy from the creators of It’s Always Sunny. It’s smart, absurd, and sneakily emotional. WYALAN Rating – 3/5
Chief of War (2024) – Historical/Drama
For fans of: Shōgun, The Last Kingdom, Frontier
Jason Momoa stars as a Hawaiian warrior navigating colonial conflict and tribal resistance in this sweeping historical epic. With lush visuals and political intrigue, it explores identity, sovereignty, and legacy.
Drops of God (2023) – Drama
For fans of: The Bear, Succession, Sideways
A Japanese wine expert and a French protégé compete to inherit a legendary cellar in this international drama. Blending sensory richness with emotional stakes, it’s a cross-cultural story of taste and inheritance.
Dark Matter (2025) – Sci-Fi/Thriller
For fans of: Counterpart, Devs, The Man in the High Castle
A physicist is abducted into an alternate version of his life, triggering a multiverse thriller about identity and regret. Based on Blake Crouch’s novel, it’s a cerebral, high-concept mystery. WYALAN Rating – 3/5
Foundation (2021) – Sci-Fi
For fans of: Dune, The Expanse, Raised by Wolves
Based on Isaac Asimov’s classic series, this sprawling saga follows mathematicians predicting the fall of a galactic empire. With grand scale and philosophical depth, it’s Apple’s flagship sci-fi epic.
See (2019) – Sci-Fi/Action
For fans of: The 100, Into the Badlands, Snowpiercer
In a future where humanity has lost sight, a warrior protects his children — born with the ability to see. Jason Momoa leads this post-apocalyptic action series with tribal warfare and mythic stakes.
Dickinson (2019) – Comedy/Drama
For fans of: The Great, Bridgerton, Marie Antoinette
Hailee Steinfeld plays Emily Dickinson in this irreverent, anachronistic take on the poet’s life. Mixing period detail with modern sensibility, it’s a bold reimagining of literary rebellion.
Little America (2020) – Anthology/Drama
For fans of: Modern Love, Master of None, The Bear
Inspired by true immigrant stories, this anthology series celebrates resilience, humor, and hope across cultures. Each episode offers a standalone tale of belonging and transformation. WYALAN Rating – 4.5/5
Disclaimer (2025) – Thriller
For fans of: The Undoing, Sharp Objects, Anatomy of a Scandal
Cate Blanchett stars as a journalist whose past secrets surface when she’s profiled in a mysterious novel. Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, it’s a psychological thriller about truth, guilt, and reputation.
Shantaram (2022) – Drama/Crime
For fans of: Narcos, The Serpent, The Night Manager
A fugitive escapes to 1980s Bombay and becomes entangled in love, crime, and spiritual awakening. Based on Gregory David Roberts’ novel, it’s a sprawling tale of redemption and reinvention.
9/11: Inside the President’s War Room (2021) – Documentary
For fans of: Turning Point: 9/11, The Fog of War, The Final Year
This documentary recounts the first 12 hours after the attacks through the eyes of President Bush and his closest advisors. Featuring exclusive interviews, it’s a tense, behind-the-scenes chronicle of crisis leadership.
The Bloody Hundredth (2024) – War/Documentary
For fans of: Masters of the Air, The Cold Blue, WWII in HD
This companion doc to Masters of the Air explores the real-life bomber group behind the dramatized series. Through archival footage and veteran testimony, it honors sacrifice and legacy.
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) – Historical/Crime
For fans of: The Irishman, There Will Be Blood, The Assassination of Jesse James
Martin Scorsese’s epic recounts the Osage murders and birth of the FBI, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone. Premiering at Cannes, it earned multiple Oscar nominations and critical acclaim. WYALAN Rating – 3.5/5