Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Apple TV+, Including ‘Down Cemetery Road’

If you’re queuing up Apple TV+ for the weekend, there’s a strong mix of brand-new premieres, fresh seasons, and buzzy favorites to catch up on right now—from true-crime docs and newsroom drama to globe-trotting travelogues and MI5 misadventures. Below are ten timely picks with quick, factual primers on what they’re about, who’s involved, and where each one stands this week.

‘Down Cemetery Road’ (2025)

The mystery-thriller adapts Mick Herron’s novel about an apparent gas explosion and a missing child that pull amateur sleuth Sarah Tucker into a wider conspiracy. Ruth Wilson leads as Sarah, with Emma Thompson as private investigator Zoë Boehm. The series is written by Morwenna Banks and directed by Natalie Bailey, shaping Herron’s wry tone into a character-driven investigation. Episodes roll out on Apple TV+.

‘Mr. Scorsese’ (2025)

This five-episode documentary presents an intimate portrait of Martin Scorsese’s life and craft. Directed by Rebecca Miller, it features new conversations with Scorsese plus access to personal archives and collaborators including Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio. The series traces milestones across decades, contextualizing signature moments and partnerships. All episodes stream on Apple TV+.

‘Loot’ (2022–)

‘Loot’ follows Molly Wells as she pivots from tabloid-fueled excess to running her charitable foundation after a headline-grabbing divorce. Created by Matt Hubbard and Alan Yang, the ensemble includes Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Joel Kim Booster, Ron Funches, and Nat Faxon. New installments are part of the current season on Apple TV+. Episodes focus on workplace dynamics, public image, and philanthropy.

‘The Last Frontier’ (2025–)

‘The Last Frontier’ opens with a prison transport crash near Fairbanks that unleashes violent fugitives. Jason Clarke stars as a U.S. marshal, with Haley Bennett and Dominic Cooper among the ensemble. Episodes are rolling out weekly on Apple TV+. The thriller is presented as a gritty manhunt against Alaska’s harsh backdrop.

‘Slow Horses’ (2022–)

‘Slow Horses’ centers on Slough House, where disgraced MI5 agents grind through menial assignments under the acerbic Jackson Lamb. Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, and Kristin Scott Thomas lead the cast, with each season adapting another of Mick Herron’s novels. Recent installments have premiered this year. The series streams exclusively on Apple TV+.

‘The Morning Show’ (2019–)

Set inside a national morning-news program, ‘The Morning Show’ follows anchors, producers, and executives navigating power, accountability, and the shifting media landscape. The cast includes Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Billy Crudup. Multiple seasons are available, with newer installments continuing the storyline and adding high-profile cast members. It streams exclusively on Apple TV+.

‘Invasion’ (2021–2025)

‘Invasion’ tracks a global alien incursion through intersecting stories across several continents, focusing on ordinary people facing extraordinary events. Created by Simon Kinberg and David Weil, the series spans multiple seasons and concludes in 2025. It features an international cast and large-scale visual effects throughout its run. All seasons are available on Apple TV+.

‘Platonic’ (2023–)

‘Platonic’ is a half-hour comedy about two former best friends reconnecting in midlife and the chaos that follows. Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen star, with Francesca Delbanco and Nicholas Stoller as creators. Multiple seasons are available, including a recent one this year. Episodes explore friendship, family, and career juggling.

‘The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy’ (2023–)

This travel docu-series sends Eugene Levy far outside his comfort zone to explore destinations, cultures, and standout hotels. The show pairs light humor with informative local highlights. It has multiple seasons, including a recent one in 2025. Episodes are concise, destination-driven, and streaming on Apple TV+.

‘Foundation’ (2021–)

Based on Isaac Asimov’s saga, ‘Foundation’ follows mathematician Hari Seldon’s psychohistory and the struggle to preserve knowledge as a galactic empire declines. The series stars Jared Harris and Lee Pace and has released multiple seasons to date. Its storytelling blends political intrigue with expansive science-fiction world-building. Current seasons are streaming on Apple TV+.

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