35 Best Apple TV Shows Right Now

35 Best Apple TV Shows Right Now

December 12, 2024

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When Apple TV+ first launched in 2019, its prospects seemed dim. It was entering a saturated streaming market with only eight titles to its name, and it was standing up to competitors with far more experience and recall in the entertainment game. But thanks to a quality-over-quantity strategy and a nothing-to-lose gumption—literally, the company had millions to spare—it now comes out on top of the streaming wars, right there with old-timers like Netflix and powerhouses like Disney+.At the moment, Apple TV+ has more than 50 original shows (and a couple of Emmys, mind you) under its belt. Endearing comedies and hard-hitting dramas are what it does best, so we list the finest of them below.

31. Mythic Quest

7.3

Country

France, United States of America

Actors

Ashly Burch, Charlotte Nicdao, Danny Pudi, David Hornsby

Moods

Binge-Worthy, Easy, Feel-Good

Mythic Quest is a workplace sitcom following the fictional video game studio Mythic Quest HQ. Created by the people behind It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the series is equal parts sentimental and funny, and with each episode running at more or less 30 minutes, it’s also a breeze to watch. This isn’t to say that Mythic Quest doesn’t have substance; on the contrary, one of its many strengths is its ability to parody the gaming industry. The show is laced with the kind of sharp wit that’s found in the smartest of satires. 

Gaming enthusiasts will surely find an instant liking to the series, but even those who aren’t familiar with the technicals won’t have any trouble connecting to the show’s sweet center. 

32. Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock

7.3

Country

United States of America

Actors

Dave Goelz, Donna Kimball, Karen Prell, Lili Cooper

Moods

Easy, Feel-Good, Lighthearted

As classic children’s TV done in the same style as The Muppets, this reboot of Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock manages to thread together wacky adventures, an environmental message, lots of music, and light satire about human behavior in less-than-30-minute chunks. This show is firmly for kids first, with the carefree, somewhat naive subterranean Fraggles meant to be childlike in nature as they learn how to accept others’ differences and their own complicated feelings through kindness and community. But parents who are at all interested in colorful variety shows should still find lots to enjoy, be it in the intricate craft of puppetry across various species of creatures, or in the genuinely catchy songs that range from innocent earworms to beautifully composed anthems straight out of the musical theater tradition.

33. The Buccaneers

7.3

Country

United Kingdom

Actors

Alisha Boe, Aubri Ibrag, Barney Fishwick, Christina Hendricks

Moods

Character-driven, Dramatic, Emotional

Starting the series off with an electric guitar scored wedding, The Buccaneers seems, at first, a vapid cousin to the hit period series Bridgerton. The modern-day scoring, period-inaccurate hairstyles, and the sorority dynamic of the five female protagonists might feel too jarring for viewers looking for a more classical feel. There are certain moments at the start that needed more emotional resonance, like after Nan’s shoe fell into the cake. However, these jarring contrasts smooth over as the series progresses, as the show reveals its melancholy at society’s hypocritical, rigid expectations, but also its care and endearment for these girls’ friendships.

34. STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces

7.3

Country

United States of America

Actors

Steve Martin

Moods

Easy, Funny, Lovely

Directed by Morgan Neville (20 Feet From Stardom, Won’t You Be My Neighbor), Steve! is an appropriately fun and artistic documentary capturing its subject matter’s fun and artistic spirit. It’s a delight to see Martin’s other personas, such as his early magician self, his philosophy major self, and his quietly humorous cartoonist self. We’re so used to seeing his fast-paced zaniness that these parts of the documentary are almost shocking to see. But maybe the most illuminating role Martin plays is that of his current self. In equal measure, he cracks jokes and offers wise words about aging which, at 75, he takes in enviously great stride.

35. The Afterparty

7.2

Country

United States of America

Actors

Anna Konkle, Ben Schwartz, Dave Franco, Elizabeth Perkins

Moods

Binge-Worthy, Easy, Funny

Dave Franco stars in this murder mystery as an obnoxious pop star who gets murdered during a 15-year high-school reunion afterparty. An unlikely detective (played by Tiffany Haddish) is dispatched to find out who among the party attendants committed the crime.

Featuring beloved comedians old and new, the series brings to the forefront a myriad of gimmicks and shticks that promises to keep you both entertained and at the edge of your seat. If you’re looking for a quick, lighthearted, no-brainer mystery, this will do the job perfectly.

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