Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Apple TV+, Including ‘The Last Frontier’

Whether you’re looking for a brand-new premiere or a series to catch up on, Apple TV+ has fresh arrivals alongside returning heavy-hitters. This weekend brings a pair of new releases, family-friendly animation based on a bestselling book series, and several acclaimed originals across drama, sci-fi, comedy, and docuseries.

Below you’ll find ten Apple TV+ titles with quick, useful details—what each show is about, who’s in it, and who’s behind the camera. The picks prioritize the most recent releases first, followed by standout Apple originals that remain core to the service.

‘The Last Frontier’ (2025)

A 10-episode action-thriller set in Alaska, the story follows Frank Remnick, the lone U.S. marshal responsible for a vast wilderness jurisdiction, after a prison transport plane crashes and triggers a dangerous manhunt. Jason Clarke leads the cast as Remnick, joined by Dominic Cooper, Haley Bennett, Simone Kessell, Dallas Goldtooth, Tait Blum, and Alfre Woodard.

Created by Jon Bokenkamp and Richard D’Ovidio and produced by Apple Studios, the series is executive produced by Bokenkamp and D’Ovidio, with additional executive producers including Jason Clarke, Laura Benson, Glenn Kessler, Albert Kim, and action director Sam Hargrave guiding the show’s grounded stunt work and chase sequences.

‘Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars’ (2025)

This docuseries goes inside the high-pressure world of fine dining as top kitchens pursue one of gastronomy’s most elusive honors. Across episodes, the production follows chefs through menu development, sourcing, service, and inspection windows, spotlighting restaurants in the U.S., U.K., Europe, and Mexico.

Hosted by Jesse Burgess and executive produced by Gordon Ramsay through Studio Ramsay Global, the series features access to renowned kitchens including Coqodaq and The Musket Room in New York, Esmé in Chicago, and Caractère in London. Executive producers include Gordon Ramsay, Lisa Edwards, and Morgan Roberts.

‘The Sisters Grimm’ (2025– )

Based on Michael Buckley’s bestselling books, this animated series follows sisters Sabrina and Daphne as they discover a town populated by characters from classic tales while searching for their missing parents. Apple lists Ariel Winter as Sabrina, Leah Newman as Daphne, Laraine Newman as Relda, with Abubakar Salim as Charming, Billy Harris as Puck, and Harry Trevaldwyn as Mirror.

Developed by showrunner Amy Higgins with Erica Rothschild and animated by Titmouse, the production’s first season adapts the novels’ mystery-adventure framework for family audiences. Apple TV+ promoted the show with a trailer and press materials outlining the creative team and ensemble voice cast.

‘The Studio’ (2025– )

Set behind the scenes of a major Hollywood studio, this workplace comedy follows executives and creatives juggling development chaos, talent relationships, and production crises. Seth Rogen leads the ensemble, with Catherine O’Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, and Chase Sui Wonders among the principal cast.

Created by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez, the series is produced by Apple Studios and Point Grey Pictures. Rogen and Goldberg directed the season, with the writing team led by the creators to capture the insider tone of the entertainment industry.

‘Chief of War’ (2025)

A historical drama set during the unification of the Hawaiian Islands, the series examines power, alliances, and resistance from the perspective of Indigenous leaders. Jason Momoa stars in the lead role, with Luciane Buchanan among the principal cast portraying figures drawn from late-18th- and early-19th-century Hawaiian history.

Created by Jason Momoa and Thomas Paʻa Sibbett, the limited series is produced by Apple Studios with executive producers including Francis Lawrence and Tim Van Patten. Episodes are directed by a slate of filmmakers focused on period authenticity and cultural specificity.

‘The Morning Show’ (2019– )

This newsroom drama follows the inner workings of a national morning program as it navigates scandal, corporate shake-ups, and shifting media politics. Jennifer Aniston stars as anchor Alex Levy and Reese Witherspoon as reporter Bradley Jackson, with Billy Crudup as network executive Cory Ellison and Mark Duplass as producer Chip Black; later seasons add performers such as Nicole Beharie and Jon Hamm.

Originally created by Jay Carson and developed by Kerry Ehrin, with later seasons led by showrunner Charlotte Stoudt, the series is produced by Media Res and Hello Sunshine for Apple TV+. Mimi Leder has directed pivotal episodes, with writing contributions across seasons from Ehrin, Stoudt, and a large producing team.

‘Invasion’ (2021– )

Told through intersecting viewpoints around the globe, this sci-fi drama follows ordinary people confronting the first waves of an extraterrestrial incursion. The ensemble has featured Golshifteh Farahani, Shioli Kutsuna, Shamier Anderson, and Sam Neill as different communities respond to the escalating threat.

Created by Simon Kinberg and David Weil, the series is produced by Genre Films and Apple Studios. Directors across seasons include Jakob Verbruggen and others, with a writers’ room led by Kinberg and Weil that balances character-driven drama with large-scale spectacle.

‘Slow Horses’ (2022– )

Set at Slough House, a dumping ground for disgraced MI5 agents, the show centers on Jackson Lamb, played by Gary Oldman, and talented but sidelined agent River Cartwright, played by Jack Lowden. The ensemble includes Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner, with Saskia Reeves, Rosalind Eleazar, and others across operations that test the unit’s resolve.

Based on Mick Herron’s ‘Slough House’ novels, the adaptation was developed by writer Will Smith and produced by See-Saw Films for Apple TV+. Season arcs adapt the books with directors such as James Hawes and Jeremy Lovering, while the writing team reshapes Herron’s plots for serial storytelling.

‘Severance’ (2022– )

A workplace thriller built around a procedure that “severs” employees’ work and personal memories, the series follows Mark Scout, played by Adam Scott, alongside Britt Lower, Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, and Christopher Walken. The narrative examines corporate control, identity, and the consequences of compartmentalized lives.

Created by Dan Erickson, the series features executive producer–director Ben Stiller and director Aoife McArdle across key episodes. Produced by Fifth Season (formerly Endeavor Content) and Red Hour in association with Apple, the writers’ room is led by Erickson with producers shaping the show’s mythology and serialized arcs.

‘Foundation’ (2021– )

Inspired by Isaac Asimov’s novels, this space-spanning saga centers on mathematician Hari Seldon’s psychohistory and a centuries-long plan to shorten a looming dark age. Jared Harris portrays Seldon, with Lee Pace as Galactic Emperor Brother Day, and Lou Llobell and Leah Harvey as pivotal figures Gaal Dornick and Salvor Hardin.

Developed by David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman, the series is produced by Skydance Television and Apple. Goyer has overseen the writers’ room across seasons, while directors including Rupert Sanders, Roxann Dawson, and Jennifer Phang shape the show’s expansive world-building.

Tell us which Apple TV+ series you’re queuing up this weekend and why in the comments!