Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Apple TV+, Including ‘Stick’

Apple TV+ has a fresh mix of brand new seasons and buzzy originals that make weekend picking easy. There is a big sci fi return, a sweeping historical epic, and plenty of smart comedy and drama from creators and casts you will recognize right away. Everything below is on Apple TV+, with new episodes and recent premieres leading the way so you can jump in without hunting around.

Each entry gives you the basics you need, like the setup, the people behind it, and where it fits in the Apple TV+ lineup. That way you can pick something that matches your mood and know a bit about the world and the team before you press play.

‘Invasion’ (2021– )

This global sci fi series follows ordinary people across different countries as a hostile alien force advances on Earth. The story moves between multiple viewpoints, including a mother protecting her family, a former Navy SEAL pulled back into action, a communications specialist racing to decode signals, and a gifted student tied to the larger mystery. The show was created by Simon Kinberg and David Weil, with early episodes scored by Max Richter and a cast led by Golshifteh Farahani, Shamier Anderson, Shioli Kutsuna, and Billy Barratt.

Season 3 begins this Friday with a new chapter that raises the stakes as evolved predators push the conflict forward and long running threads finally converge. Apple TV+ rolls out episodes weekly on Fridays, which makes this a timely weekend pick if you want a current season to follow.

‘Chief of War’ (2025)

This historical drama is set during the unification of the Hawaiian Islands and centers on alliances, battles, and the leadership choices that shaped the future of the islands. Jason Momoa co created the series with Thomas Paʻa Sibbett and leads the cast, with the production focusing on language, culture, and large scale location work to bring the period to life.

Apple Studios backs the series for Apple TV+, with episodes built around political strategy and shifting loyalties across clans and families. The season structure follows key figures as rivalries build and hard decisions drive the story toward decisive confrontations.

‘Smoke’ (2025)

This Apple TV+ original is designed as a suspenseful serialized story with a central mystery that unfolds episode by episode. The creative approach builds atmosphere and tension while saving room for character reveals that change how you see past events.

The release is produced for weekly conversation, with Apple Studios involved on the platform side. Each installment adds fresh clues and pushes the plot forward, which makes it a good choice if you like a tight story that rewards close attention.

‘Stick’ (2025)

‘Stick’ arrives on Apple TV+ as a new original series built around a clear central premise that anchors the season. The show is set up to expand its world over time while keeping the core idea front and center so you can follow character arcs as they grow.

Production is geared for an episodic format with Apple Studios attached on the platform side. Early chapters lay out the stakes and setting, and later episodes open things up as the ensemble deepens relationships and pushes into new corners of the story.

‘The Studio’ (2025)

This workplace series takes you inside the day to day of a modern production hub and the creative grind that comes with it. Episodes track an ensemble as they chase ideas and manage the moving parts of making entertainment, with a focus on the people and the process.

Developed under the Apple Studios banner, the show is produced exclusively for Apple TV+. The season is structured around character driven arcs that unfold across the workspace, with storylines that show how collaboration, conflict, and deadlines shape the work.

‘Shrinking’ (2023– )

A therapist shakes up his practice when personal grief pushes him to break the rules with his clients. The series stars Jason Segel, with Harrison Ford in a key role and Jessica Williams joining the main cast. The creators are Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein, and Jason Segel, blending comedy with grounded character work.

Episodes focus on the therapeutic process and the fallout from unfiltered honesty as cases and personal lives intersect. Apple TV+ distributes the show, which uses a half hour format that lets the writers build ongoing stories around the patients and the team.

‘Platonic’ (2023– )

Two former best friends reconnect in adulthood and find their renewed friendship upending the routines they rely on. Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen lead the cast, with the series created by Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco, who shape the tone with sharp dialogue and situational humor.

Produced as a half hour comedy for Apple TV+, the show uses Los Angeles settings and a strong supporting ensemble to frame each episode’s conflict. The season structure lets the characters test boundaries while they juggle family pressure and career choices.

‘Severance’ (2022– )

Employees at a mysterious corporation undergo a procedure that splits their work memories from their personal lives, creating two versions of themselves that can never meet. Adam Scott leads the ensemble with Britt Lower, John Turturro, Patricia Arquette, and Zach Cherry. The series was created by Dan Erickson, with Ben Stiller directing multiple episodes and guiding the visual approach.

The production builds a precise world through corporate protocols, striking office design, and recurring motifs that support the central idea. Apple TV+ distributes the series, and the writers reveal the mythology through carefully placed clues that pay off over time.

‘Foundation’ (2021– )

This adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s landmark novels follows mathematician Hari Seldon and his plan to preserve knowledge as a galactic empire declines. Jared Harris portrays Hari Seldon, with Lee Pace as Brother Day and Lou Llobell and Leah Harvey in major roles. The series was developed for television by David S Goyer and Josh Friedman.

Produced by Skydance Television for Apple TV+, the show translates the books into planet spanning stories with large scale production design and visual effects. The adaptation organizes long timelines and connects characters across generations while keeping psychohistory at the center.

‘Ted Lasso’ (2020– )

An American football coach is hired to lead an English soccer club despite having no professional experience in the sport. Jason Sudeikis stars as the title character, with Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, and Nick Mohammed among the principal cast. The show was developed by Bill Lawrence, Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly from a character created for sports promos.

Apple TV+ distributes the series with Warner Bros Television and Doozer involved in production. Episodes blend sport and workplace storytelling as the writers build season long arcs for the club alongside character specific stories for the team and staff.

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