Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Apple TV+, Including ‘Loot’
Apple TV+ has a fresh mix of brand-new premieres and returning favorites right now, from big-scale thrillers and headline-making docuseries to buzzy comedies and prestige sci-fi. To help you plan the perfect weekend queue, we’ve pulled together ten titles highlighted in this week’s Comic Basics roundups and viewing charts, prioritizing the newest drops first and then other standout Apple Originals.
‘The Last Frontier’ (2025–)
A high-tension Alaskan manhunt kicks off when a prison transport crashes near Fairbanks and violent fugitives flood the wilderness. Jason Clarke leads the cast as a U.S. marshal, with Haley Bennett and Dominic Cooper among the ensemble. Season 1 rolls out weekly on Apple TV+. The series is created by Jon Bokenkamp and Richard D’Ovidio and produced by Apple Studios.
‘Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars’ (2025)
This documentary series goes behind the pass to follow top kitchens as they chase one of dining’s most coveted distinctions, tracking sourcing, service, and the high-stakes inspection windows. Hosted by Jesse Burgess and executive produced by Gordon Ramsay through Studio Ramsay Global, it spotlights restaurants in the U.S., U.K., Europe, and Mexico. The series premieres Friday, October 10 on Apple TV+. Episodes include rare on-the-record insights into inspectors’ criteria and the realities of keeping stars.
‘Mr. Scorsese’ (2025)
A five-part docuseries offers an in-depth portrait of Martin Scorsese’s life and craft, built around new conversations and access to personal archives. Collaborators appearing include Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Thelma Schoonmaker, Steven Spielberg, and more. The series debuted Friday, October 17 on Apple TV+. It’s directed by Rebecca Miller and streams exclusively on Apple TV+.
‘Loot’ (2022– )
Maya Rudolph stars as Molly Wells, a newly single billionaire who pivots to leading her charitable foundation after a tabloid-fueled split. Created by Matt Hubbard and Alan Yang, the ensemble includes Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Joel Kim Booster, Ron Funches, and Nat Faxon. New episodes land this season on Apple TV+, with the latest drop arriving Wednesday, October 15. The show blends workplace shenanigans with storylines about public image, reinvention, and philanthropy.
‘The Morning Show’ (2019– )
Set inside a national morning-news program, the series follows anchors, producers, and executives navigating power, accountability, and a rapidly shifting media landscape. The ensemble includes Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Billy Crudup. Multiple seasons are available to stream on Apple TV+. It’s currently the service’s most-watched show for the week according to Comic Basics.
‘Slow Horses’ (2022– )
This MI5 spy drama centers on Slough House, a dumping ground for disgraced agents overseen by the acerbic Jackson Lamb. Gary Oldman leads a cast that includes Jack Lowden and Kristin Scott Thomas. The show adapts Mick Herron’s Slough House novels one season at a time. Several seasons are available on Apple TV+, with recent installments rolling out in 2025.
‘Invasion’ (2021–2025)
Told through intersecting stories on several continents, this sci-fi series depicts a global alien incursion from the perspective of ordinary people. Created by Simon Kinberg and David Weil, it features an international cast and large-scale visual effects across its run. The series concluded in 2025, and all seasons are streaming. Its multi-locale approach blends character drama with escalating stakes.
‘Foundation’ (2021– )
Inspired by Isaac Asimov’s landmark saga, the series traces psychohistorian Hari Seldon’s plan to preserve knowledge as a galactic empire declines. Jared Harris and Lee Pace headline, with expansive world-building and political intrigue across centuries. Multiple seasons are available to stream now on Apple TV+. Renewal announcements have outlined the franchise’s ongoing future.
‘Platonic’ (2023– )
A half-hour comedy about two former best friends who reconnect in midlife, the show stars Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen. It’s created by Francesca Delbanco and Nicholas Stoller, with episodes that explore friendship, family, and work chaos. The series streams on Apple TV+, including a 2025 season. Episodes keep the focus on character dynamics and everyday misadventures.
‘The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy’ (2023– )
Eugene Levy steps out of his comfort zone to tour destinations around the world, highlighting local cultures and standout hotels. The travel docuseries features multiple seasons, including a recent one in 2025. Episodes are structured as approachable, info-rich itineraries with gentle humor. All current seasons stream on Apple TV+.
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