Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Apple TV+, Including ‘Severance’
Want something fresh to watch right now on AppleTV+ You are in the right place. This lineup mixes brand new arrivals with the service’s most talked about originals so you can jump straight to the good stuff without scrolling forever.
To build this weekend guide we leaned toward recent premieres and AppleTV+ originals while also saving room for the big crowd pleasers. You will find epic sci fi, sharp comedies, and a couple of limited series that feel like instant events. Settle in and press play.
‘Chief of War’ (2025)
This sweeping historical drama follows leaders fighting for the future of the Hawaiian Islands while staying rooted in culture and community. It blends intimate character work with large scale battles and striking locations that feel fully lived in.
Watch it when you want a series that is both muscular and soulful. The storytelling has momentum, the politics are clear, and every episode feels like a chapter you cannot skip.
‘Stick’ (2025–)
A once promising golfer tries to turn a raw talent into the real thing while figuring out his own second chance. What sounds like a simple sports story becomes a warm and funny portrait of mentorship and pride.
You do not need to know the rules to have a good time. The show finds humor in small defeats and surprise in quiet wins, then lands the heart when it counts.
‘Smoke’ (2025)
A relentless investigator and a sharp detective track a pattern of fires that points to something bigger and darker. The mystery moves with a steady pulse and keeps the focus on what obsession does to people who chase the truth.
It is tense without being showy and it rewards patience. If you love a grounded thriller that keeps turning the screws, start here.
‘The Studio’ (2025–)
A new executive tries to wrangle a movie studio that never stops spinning. The satire is affectionate and pointed at the same time, with jokes that come from people who know how the circus really works.
Come for the big personalities and stay for the scramble to make something that matters. It is a bright watch with plenty of inside baseball for film lovers.
‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ (2025–)
A hedge fund manager flames out and slides into small time crime as he tries to hold his life together. The show is funny and anxious in the same breath and the ensemble bounces off each other with real spark.
It is a suburban caper with bite and unexpected warmth. If you like character driven chaos with sharp timing, this will hook you fast.
‘Foundation’ (2021–)
Civilizations rise and fall while a handful of stubborn idealists try to steer humanity through the storm. The worlds feel huge, the ideas are bold, and the visuals hit like artwork.
This is the pick when you want spectacle with a brain. It invites you to argue about fate and choice and then dazzles you with the next set piece.
‘Severance’ (2022–)
Workers split their memories between office and home and then try to live with the consequences. The result is eerie, moving, and surprisingly funny in quiet ways.
It is the rare puzzle box that cares deeply about its people. If you want something precise and unsettling that lingers after the credits, this is it.
‘Shrinking’ (2023–)
A therapist starts saying exactly what he thinks to his patients and to himself. That risky choice leads to messy breakthroughs and a lot of honest laughs.
It is warm without getting sticky and smart without getting cold. When you want comfort that still pushes you a little, go with this one.
‘Acapulco’ (2021–2025)
A resort tale of ambition and family told with bright colors and big heart. Past and present speak to each other and every episode feels like a vacation that actually means something.
It is light on its feet and rich in feeling. You will smile a lot and you might tear up and you will probably wish you were poolside.
‘Ted Lasso’ (2020–2023)
An endlessly upbeat coach takes over a skeptical club and turns belief into a team sport. The jokes land fast and the hugs feel earned because the show never dodges the hard parts.
When you need a reset this is the show to start. It lifts the mood and still leaves room for real life.
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