Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Apple TV+, Including a Hit Thriller

Apple TV+ continues to establish itself as a primary destination for high-quality storytelling with a diverse lineup of dramas and thrillers. This week’s selection features a blend of acclaimed long-running series and highly anticipated releases featuring star-studded casts. From groundbreaking science fiction to intricate newsroom politics, the platform offers a variety of narratives that challenge and entertain audiences. These titles demonstrate the streaming service’s commitment to prestige television through detailed world-building and complex character studies.

‘Pluribus’ (2025)

This sci-fi thriller stars Rhea Seehorn as a woman navigating a world where an alien virus has integrated humanity into a collective hive mind. The protagonist eventually discovers that she possesses a unique immunity to this pervasive biological connection. Created by Vince Gilligan, ‘Pluribus’ explores themes of individual identity and survival within a high-stakes dystopian environment. This production marks a major creative collaboration between the acclaimed showrunner and the streaming platform.

‘Drops of God’ (2023)

Based on the popular Japanese manga, this sophisticated drama centers on the competitive world of oenology. Following the death of a legendary wine critic, his estranged daughter Camille must compete against his brilliant protégé, Issei Tomine, to claim a massive inheritance. The competition involves a series of complex wine-tasting tests that challenge their senses and their personal histories. Produced by Adline Entertainment, the show is noted for its multilingual dialogue and lush international locations.

‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ (2023)

Expanding the reach of the cinematic Monsterverse, this action-packed series bridges the chronological gaps between major Godzilla films. The narrative follows two siblings as they uncover their family’s connection to a secretive organization known as Monarch. Starring Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell playing the same character across different eras, the show delves into the history of Titans on Earth. The next installment of this visual spectacle is scheduled to stream on Friday, February 27.

‘Hijack’ (2023)

Idris Elba stars as Sam Nelson, an accomplished corporate negotiator who finds himself in the middle of a high-altitude crisis. When a flight to London is overtaken by hijackers, Nelson must use his professional psychological skills to keep the passengers safe while authorities on the ground scramble for answers. The series utilizes a real-time storytelling approach to heighten the tension of the seven-hour journey. Beyond the cockpit, the plot expands to involve hostile takeovers and systemic vulnerabilities across multiple modes of transport.

‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ (2023)

Adapted from Laura Dave’s bestselling novel, this mystery drama follows Hannah Hall as she searches for the truth behind her husband’s sudden disappearance. Starring Jennifer Garner, the character must forge an unexpected bond with her teenage stepdaughter to piece together a trail of secrets. Their investigation reveals that the missing man was involved in an organized crime mystery far more dangerous than they initially realized. The limited series explores the lengths a person will go to protect their family while confronting a web of corporate fraud.

‘Shrinking’ (2023)

This comedy-drama focuses on Jimmy Laird, a therapist struggling with profound grief after the loss of his wife. In a radical departure from professional ethics, he begins telling his clients exactly what he thinks, leading to massive changes in their lives and his own. Jason Segel leads the cast alongside Harrison Ford, who portrays a senior therapist dealing with his own health challenges. The series is co-created by Segel along with ‘Ted Lasso’ veterans Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein.

‘Severance’ (2022)

Directed by Ben Stiller, this dystopian psychological thriller introduces a workplace program where employees’ memories are surgically divided. Mark Scout leads a team at Lumon Industries whose inner personas have no knowledge of their personal lives, while their outer personas remember nothing of their workday. Produced by Endeavor Content, the show explores the dark implications of achieving a literal work-life balance through medical intervention. The narrative intensifies as the characters begin to uncover the sinister reality behind their mysterious employment.

‘Ted Lasso’ (2020)

Jason Sudeikis stars as the titular character, an American football coach who is hired to lead a struggling British soccer team, AFC Richmond. Despite having no experience with the sport, Lasso uses his relentless optimism and empathy to win over skeptical players and fans alike. The series has become a cultural phenomenon, earning numerous accolades for its heartwarming tone and character development. It explores themes of leadership, mental health, and the importance of community within the world of professional sports.

‘Tehran’ (2020)

This pulse-pounding espionage thriller follows Tamar Rabinyan, a Mossad hacker-agent tasked with disabling a nuclear reactor in the Iranian capital. When her mission goes awry, she must go undercover to survive while navigating a city that is both her birthplace and enemy territory. The series features a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game between intelligence agencies and local activists. In the third season, the cast expanded to include Hugh Laurie as a significant figure within the geopolitical tension.

‘The Morning Show’ (2019)

Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon star in this high-stakes newsroom drama that pulls back the curtain on morning television. The series tackles contemporary political and social issues, starting with the fallout of sexual misconduct allegations against a prominent anchor. It explores the power dynamics and cutthroat competition behind the scenes of a major media network. As the characters navigate industry shifts and personal scandals, the show examines the ethics of modern journalism.

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