Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Apple TV+, Including ‘The Sisters Grimm’

There’s plenty to watch on Apple TV+ right now, from brand-new premieres to ongoing hits with starry ensembles and distinctive creative teams. To make it easy, here are ten Apple originals you can queue up for the weekend, led by fresh arrivals and recent seasons alongside a few core series that continue to define the service.

Every pick below includes quick essentials—what it’s about, who’s in it, and who’s behind it—so you can jump straight to the shows that match your mood. All titles are Apple TV+ series available to stream, with the newest releases featured first.

‘The Sisters Grimm’ (2025– )

Based on Michael Buckley’s bestselling books, ‘The Sisters Grimm’ follows Sabrina and Daphne, two orphaned sisters who uncover a town filled with storybook characters while searching for their missing parents. The voice cast features Ariel Winter as Sabrina and Leah Newman as Daphne, with Laraine Newman as Relda and additional roles voiced by Abubakar Salim, Billy Harris, and Harry Trevaldwyn.

The series is developed for television by showrunner Amy Higgins with Erica Rothschild, with animation by Titmouse. Season one adapts the novels’ mystery-adventure format across six episodes, produced by Apple alongside the creative team highlighted in the show’s launch materials.

‘The Studio’ (2025– )

Set behind the scenes at a major Hollywood lot, ‘The Studio’ tracks executives and creatives juggling development chaos, talent relationships, and production fires that flare up by the hour. The ensemble includes Seth Rogen, Catherine O’Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, and Chase Sui Wonders.

Created by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez, the series is produced by Apple Studios and Point Grey Pictures. Rogen and Goldberg direct the season, with the writers’ room led by the creators, shaping an insider look at the entertainment industry.

‘Chief of War’ (2025)

‘Chief of War’ is a historical drama centered on the unification of the Hawaiian Islands, focusing on Indigenous leaders navigating alliances, warfare, and sovereignty. Jason Momoa headlines the cast, with Luciane Buchanan among the principal performers portraying figures drawn from late-18th- and early-19th-century history.

Created by Jason Momoa and Thomas Paʻa Sibbett, the limited series is produced by Apple Studios with executive producers including Francis Lawrence and Tim Van Patten. Episodes are directed by a slate of filmmakers emphasizing period authenticity and cultural specificity.

‘The Morning Show’ (2019– )

‘The Morning Show’ explores the inner workings of a national morning news program as it weathers scandal, corporate shake-ups, and shifting media politics. Jennifer Aniston stars as anchor Alex Levy and Reese Witherspoon as journalist Bradley Jackson, alongside Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Greta Lee, and other returning ensemble members.

Originally created for television by Jay Carson and developed by Kerry Ehrin, the series is produced by Media Res and Hello Sunshine for Apple TV+. Mimi Leder directs pivotal episodes, with showrunning duties across seasons handled by Kerry Ehrin and Charlotte Stoudt and a large producing team.

‘Slow Horses’ (2022– )

Set at Slough House, the MI5 dumping ground for sidelined operatives, ‘Slow Horses’ centers on the irascible Jackson Lamb and the capable but undervalued River Cartwright as they navigate off-book operations and political fallout. Gary Oldman leads the cast with Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Saskia Reeves among the regulars.

Adapted from Mick Herron’s ‘Slough House’ novels, the series was developed for television by Will Smith (UK) and produced by See-Saw Films for Apple TV+. Season arcs draw from the books, with direction from filmmakers such as James Hawes and Jeremy Lovering and a writing team tasked with translating Herron’s plots for serialized storytelling.

‘Invasion’ (2021– )

‘Invasion’ tells a global-scale first-contact story through intersecting personal viewpoints as an extraterrestrial threat unfolds. The ensemble has featured Golshifteh Farahani, Shioli Kutsuna, Shamier Anderson, and Sam Neill, among others, as communities around the world respond to escalating events.

Created by Simon Kinberg and David Weil, the series is produced by Genre Films and Apple Studios. Direction across seasons includes work by Jakob Verbruggen and others, while the writers’ room led by Kinberg and Weil balances character-driven drama with large-format spectacle.

‘Foundation’ (2021– )

Inspired by Isaac Asimov’s classic novels, ‘Foundation’ spans centuries to follow mathematician Hari Seldon’s psychohistory and the plan to shorten an impending dark age. Jared Harris portrays Seldon, with Lee Pace as Galactic Emperor Brother Day, and Lou Llobell and Leah Harvey as central figures Gaal Dornick and Salvor Hardin.

Developed for television by David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman, the series is produced by Skydance Television in partnership with Apple. Directors including Rupert Sanders, Roxann Dawson, and Jennifer Phang contribute to the show’s large-scale world-building across seasons.

‘Platonic’ (2023– )

‘Platonic’ is a half-hour comedy following Sylvia and Will, former best friends who reconnect in midlife and try to keep a renewed, strictly platonic relationship from knocking their families and careers off balance. Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen star, with supporting turns from Luke Macfarlane, Tre Hale, and Carla Gallo.

Created by Nicholas Stoller and Francesca Delbanco, the series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Stoller Global Solutions in association with Apple TV+. Episodes are directed by Stoller and others, with writing led by Delbanco and Stoller across relationship-focused arcs.

‘Severance’ (2022– )

‘Severance’ centers on employees at Lumon Industries who undergo a procedure that splits their work and personal memories, following Mark Scout and his “innie” and “outie” selves through the consequences of a strictly compartmentalized life. The principal cast includes Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, and Christopher Walken.

Created by Dan Erickson, the series features Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle as key directors and is produced by Fifth Season (formerly Endeavor Content) and Red Hour in association with Apple. The writers’ room led by Erickson shapes the series’ mythology and serialized structure across seasons.

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

‘The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy’ follows Eugene Levy as he visits destinations around the world, exploring hotels, local culture, and outdoor adventures far outside his comfort zone. Each episode spotlights a single location with on-camera narration and candid interactions.

Produced by Twofour for Apple TV+, the series lists Eugene Levy, David Brindley, Nic Patten, Sara Brailsford, Iain Peckham, and Lily Fitzpatrick among its executive producers. Season structures are crafted by a travel-doc crew and writers who shape voiceover and segment beats around local experts and experiences.

Tell us which Apple TV+ series you’re pressing play on first this weekend in the comments!