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.
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
An American football coach brings optimism and heart to a struggling UK soccer team in this Emmy-winning comedy starring Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, and Brett Goldstein.
Severance
Office workers undergo a surgical procedure to separate work and personal memories in this Emmy-winning psychological thriller starring Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, and John Turturro.
Come From Away
On September 11, 2001, 38 planes were diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, where locals welcomed thousands of stranded passengers with warmth and generosity; this uplifting ensemble musical features original cast members and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical and an Emmy for Outstanding Television Movie.
Bad Sisters
Five Irish sisters plot to protect one another from a toxic brother-in-law in this darkly comic thriller starring Sharon Horgan, winner of the BAFTA for Best Drama Series.
Pachinko
A sweeping multigenerational saga follows a Korean family through love, war, and migration; stars Youn Yuh-jung and Lee Min-ho, winner of a Peabody Award.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Charlie Brown searches for the true meaning of Christmas in this timeless animated classic featuring music by Vince Guaraldi.
The Studio
Details pending release; expected to explore the inner workings of a creative production house with satirical bite.
Lessons in Chemistry
A brilliant chemist defies 1950s gender norms to become an unlikely TV cooking star; stars Brie Larson in this adaptation of Bonnie Garmus’s bestselling novel.
The Year Earth Changed
Narrated by David Attenborough, this uplifting documentary reveals how global lockdowns gave nature a rare chance to recover.
For All Mankind
An alternate history of the space race imagines a world where the Soviets landed on the moon first; stars Joel Kinnaman and Wrenn Schmidt, praised for its ambitious scope and Emmy-nominated production.
The Morning Show
Behind the scenes of a network news programme, anchors and executives navigate scandal, power, and personal fallout; stars Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Billy Crudup, winner of a Primetime Emmy.
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
Michael J. Fox reflects on his rise to fame and life with Parkinson’s in this candid, Emmy-winning documentary blending archival footage and stylised reenactments.
For All Mankind
An alternate history of the space race imagines a world where the Soviets landed on the moon first; stars Joel Kinnaman and Wrenn Schmidt, praised for its ambitious scope and Emmy-nominated production.
Deaf President Now
A powerful look at the 1988 student-led protest that transformed Gallaudet University and advanced deaf civil rights in America.
CODA
A hearing teen in a deaf family pursues her passion for singing in this heartfelt drama starring Emilia Jones and Marlee Matlin, winner of three Academy Awards including Best Picture.
Wolfwalkers
A young apprentice hunter befriends a girl from a mystical tribe in this hand-drawn Irish animation from Cartoon Saloon, Oscar-nominated for Best Animated Feature.
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
A family is torn apart when their teenage son is accused of murder in this tense legal drama starring Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, and Jaeden Martell.
Masters of the Air
American bomber crews face peril and camaraderie in WWII Europe in this epic war drama from the producers of Band of Brothers; stars Austin Butler and Barry Keoghan.
Silo
In a dystopian future, humanity survives in a giant underground silo governed by strict rules and buried secrets; stars Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Robbins, adapted from Hugh Howey’s bestselling novels.
The Elephant Queen
Athena, a majestic elephant matriarch, leads her herd across the African savannah in this visually stunning and emotionally resonant wildlife documentary.
Shrinking
A grieving therapist begins telling his patients exactly what he thinks, upending lives and his own; stars Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, and Jessica Williams.
Trying
A couple navigates the adoption process with humour and heart in this British comedy starring Rafe Spall and Esther Smith.
Five Days at Memorial
Doctors and staff struggle with impossible decisions during Hurricane Katrina in this harrowing true-story drama starring Vera Farmiga and Cherry Jones.
Presumed Innocent
A prosecutor becomes the prime suspect in a colleague’s murder in this legal thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal, based on Scott Turow’s bestselling novel.
The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey
An elderly man with dementia regains his memory to solve a mystery in this poignant drama starring Samuel L. Jackson.
Your Friends & Neighbors
Details pending release; expected to explore complex relationships and urban entanglements.
Calls
Told entirely through audio and abstract visuals, this experimental series explores eerie phone conversations that hint at apocalyptic events; features voice performances by Pedro Pascal, Lily Collins, and Rosario Dawson.
Beastie Boys Story
Mike D and Ad-Rock recount the band’s evolution in this live documentary directed by Spike Jonze, blending humour, history, and heartfelt tribute to MCA.
Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry
An intimate portrait of Billie Eilish’s creative process and meteoric rise, featuring behind-the-scenes footage and Grammy-winning performances.
Boys State
Teen boys in Texas simulate a political government, revealing ambition, ideology, and the future of American democracy; winner of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize.
Girls State
A companion to Boys State, this documentary follows teenage girls in Missouri as they build a mock government and confront real-world politics.
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse
A beautifully animated tale of friendship and kindness based on Charlie Mackesy’s bestselling book, winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
Acapulco
A young man lands a dream job at a luxury resort in 1980s Mexico, only to discover the reality is more complicated; stars Eugenio Derbez.
Mythic Quest
The team behind a hit video game navigates creative clashes, office politics, and absurdity in this workplace comedy starring Rob McElhenney and Charlotte Nicdao.
Chief of War
In 18th-century Hawaii, a warrior rises to unify the islands against colonial forces; stars Jason Momoa in this historical epic.
Drops of God
A woman and her rival compete to inherit a legendary wine collection in this international drama blending family secrets and sensory mastery.
Dark Matter
A physicist is abducted into alternate realities and must fight to return to his original life in this mind-bending thriller starring Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly, based on Blake Crouch’s novel.
Foundation
Based on Isaac Asimov’s epic saga, this sprawling series follows mathematician Hari Seldon’s plan to preserve civilisation amid galactic collapse; stars Jared Harris, Lee Pace, and Lou Llobell.
See
In a future where humanity has lost sight, two children born with vision spark conflict and hope; stars Jason Momoa and Alfre Woodard in this action-packed post-apocalyptic drama.
Dickinson
Emily Dickinson rebels against societal norms and explores her poetic voice in this irreverent period dramedy starring Hailee Steinfeld.
Little America
Inspired by true immigrant stories, this anthology series celebrates resilience, humour, and humanity across diverse backgrounds.
Disclaimer
A journalist discovers she’s the subject of a mysterious novel in this psychological thriller starring Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline, directed by Alfonso Cuarón.
Shantaram
A fugitive finds redemption and danger in the underworld of 1980s Bombay; stars Charlie Hunnam in this adaptation of Gregory David Roberts’s novel.
9/11: Inside the President’s War Room
Narrated by Jeff Daniels, this hour-by-hour account of 9/11 features interviews with President George W. Bush and senior officials.
The Bloody Hundredth
Tom Hanks narrates the story of the 100th Bomb Group, whose perilous missions over Nazi Germany earned them a legendary reputation.
Killers of the Flower Moon
FBI agents investigate a string of murders targeting the Osage Nation in this historical epic directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, and Robert De Niro.