The Beloved Sports Comedy Is Still Apple’s Most-Watched TV Show of the Week

Apple TV+ continues to expand its library of original programming, delivering a mix of acclaimed comedies, complex sci-fi thrillers, and high-profile upcoming dramas. From established multi-season hits to newly anticipated productions, viewers have tuned in to a diverse slate of compelling stories this week.

‘Trying’ (2020–)

‘Trying’ follows Nikki and Jason, a British couple who desperately want to start a family but face unexpected fertility challenges. To fulfill their dream of becoming parents, the pair decides to navigate the complex and rigorous process of adoption. Alongside chaotic support from their eccentric families and dysfunctional friends, they must prove their suitability to an adoption panel. The comedy series stars Rafe Spall and Esther Smith in the lead roles, with Imelda Staunton appearing in a supporting capacity. Andy Wolton created the series, which explores the emotional and logistical realities of modern family planning.

‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ (2025)

‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ centers on Coop, a recently divorced hedge fund manager who abruptly loses his high-paying job. Desperate to maintain his lavish lifestyle, he begins breaking into the luxurious homes of his wealthy suburban neighbors to steal valuables. The scheme takes a dangerous turn when he unknowingly targets the wrong house and uncovers dark neighborhood secrets. The drama series was created by Jonathan Tropper and features Jon Hamm in the starring role alongside Amanda Peet.

‘Lucky’ (2026)

‘Lucky’ follows a brilliant con artist who finds herself on the run after a high-stakes, multi-million-dollar heist goes completely wrong. As law enforcement closes in, she must simultaneously evade a determined FBI investigation and a ruthless crime boss seeking retribution. To survive the crossfire, she relies on her wits, combat instincts, and deception skills to orchestrate an escape route. Created by Jonathan Tropper, the action-thriller series features Anya Taylor-Joy in the title role alongside Annette Bening and Timothy Olyphant.

‘Shrinking’ (2023–)

‘Shrinking’ focuses on Jimmy Laird, a grieving therapist who begins breaching professional ethics by telling his clients exactly what he thinks. This unfiltered approach leads to dramatic disruptions and unexpected breakthroughs in both his patients’ lives and his own. Meanwhile, Jimmy must navigate his strained relationship with his daughter and receive guidance from his senior colleague, Dr. Paul Rhoades. The comedy-drama was created by Brett Goldstein, Bill Lawrence, and Jason Segel, who also stars in the lead role alongside Harrison Ford.

‘Widow’s Bay’ (2026)

‘Widow’s Bay’ takes place in a secluded New England coastal town with a reputation for harboring an ancient curse. Despite eerie local superstitions and constant warnings from residents, the ambitious mayor attempts to transform the area into a premier tourist destination. His promotional campaign triggers a series of bizarre and comedic supernatural occurrences that threaten the town’s stability. Created by Katie Dippold, the horror-comedy series stars Matthew Rhys as the town’s determined leader alongside Stephen Root.

‘Slow Horses’ (2022–)

‘Slow Horses’ depicts Slough House, an administrative dumping ground for MI5 intelligence agents who have committed career-ending blunders. Under the leadership of the cynical and abrasive veteran Jackson Lamb, these disgraced operatives perform tedious paperwork while enduring his constant insults. Despite their exile, the team frequently becomes entangled in dangerous conspiracies that threaten British national security. Based on the novels by Mick Herron, the espionage thriller stars Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, and Kristin Scott Thomas.

‘Last Seen’ (2026)

‘Last Seen’ follows emergency services dispatcher Ian Ridley during a routine shift that quickly spirals into a personal crisis. After answering a frantic distress call, Ian becomes convinced that the terrified teenager on the line is his daughter who disappeared years earlier. Determined to uncover the truth, he launches an unsanctioned investigation and risks everything to track down her location. The Australian crime drama stars Patrick Brammall in the central role, supported by Brendan Cowell and Maxine Peake.

‘Dark Matter’ (2024)

‘Dark Matter’ centers on Jason Dessen, a Chicago physicist and family man who is abducted into an alternate reality of his own life. In this parallel world, he is an acclaimed genius who invented a multidimensional portal rather than choosing a quiet domestic path. To return to his true family, Jason must journey through a bewildering corridor of infinite parallel realities while eluding an alternate version of himself. Created by Blake Crouch based on his science-fiction novel, the series stars Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly.

‘Silo’ (2023–)

‘Silo’ is set in a dystopian future where the last ten thousand humans reside in an underground bunker extending hundreds of stories below the surface. The community operates under strict regulations designed to protect residents from the toxic and ruined wasteland outside. An engineer named Juliette Nichols begins investigating the mysterious death of a loved one and uncovers dangerous secrets about the bunker’s true history. Adapted from Hugh Howey’s book series by Graham Yost, the sci-fi drama features Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Robbins.

‘Ted Lasso’ (2020–)

‘Ted Lasso’ follows an optimistic American college football coach who is surprisingly hired to manage AFC Richmond, an English Premier League soccer club. Despite his total lack of experience with soccer, Ted relies on empathy, relentless positivity, and folksy wisdom to win over skeptical players and fans. His unconventional coaching philosophy gradually transforms the club’s culture while challenging the cynical motives of team owner Rebecca Welton. Developed by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly, the sports comedy-drama stars Sudeikis alongside Hannah Waddingham.

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