Apple TV has been making waves in the streaming landscape with its emphasis on production value, star power, and quality control. In a world where content is king, Apple stands out by offering appointment television that demands your attention. Among the plethora of shows available, here are ten Apple TV series that have consistently delivered without a single bad season, each offering a unique blend of charm, humor, and storytelling that keeps viewers engaged.
One such series is Acapulco, a comedy that feels like a spikier, more impish version of The Wonder Years. Fronted by the charismatic Eugenio Derbez, the show alternates between the present and 1984, offering a reimagined version of his character's unlikely success story. It's a delightful watch, full of sweetness and silliness, and a testament to Derbez's comedic prowess.
Another standout is The Afterparty, a genre-hopping, puzzle-box anthology series from the mind of Christopher Miller. With a magnetic Tiffany Haddish leading the way, the show keeps viewers guessing with genuinely shocking murder-mystery plots and a rapid pace of jokes. It's like Search Party meets Poker Face, and it's one of the best shows on Apple TV.
Central Park is another charming series, co-created by Loren Bouchard and Nora Smith, alongside musical comedy performer Josh Gad. It's a musical comedy that follows the Tillerman-Hunter family, who live in Edendale Castle within New York City's Central Park. The show is hilarious, touching, and stuffed to the brim with imagination, granting endearing storylines to all of its characters.
Dickinson is an appealingly postmodern spin on the period piece, with Hailee Steinfeld starring as the acclaimed poet Emily Dickinson. The show is a great fun, with Steinfeld imbuing the role with both pathos and a deft comedic touch. It's a refreshing take on a historical figure, and a must-watch for fans of period dramas.
For All Mankind is an alternate history sci-fi barn-burner with an irresistible premise. The series, co-created by Ronald D. Moore, asks a deceptively simple question: What if the Soviet Union won the space race? Over five seasons, the show thoroughly answers this question, extrapolating the butterfly effect across numerous areas of global culture. It's thrilling, intelligent, and all-encompassing stuff.
Foundation is another intelligent science fiction barn-burner, an adaptation of Isaac Asimov's celebrated book series. The show submerges viewers fully in its arcane lore and esoteric concepts, offering a consistently engaging series for Trekkies and sci-fi fans alike.
Mythic Quest is an unorthodox workplace sitcom that leans into warmth and empathy. Created by Charlie Day, Megan Ganz, and Rob McElhenney, the show is full of great, self-contained episodes that play almost like short films. It's a celebration of collaboration, a series that loves its island of misfit toys and the work they create together.
Servant is an unsettling horror series born from an unexpectedly fruitful creative pairing. With surprises, dark humor, and some of the nastiest turns you'll see on TV, the show is a true American horror story. It's consistently constructed with care and ample tension, with its game performers carrying Basgallop's plot twists along with élan.
Shrinking is a lovely, lovely show that balances laugh-out-loud humor with a potent emotional core. It's willing to dive into dark and difficult subject matter with grace and good humor, and it's one of the great dramedies you can stream right now.
Finally, Slow Horses is a cozy and intense action-thriller spy show. The series centers on Slough House, a British Intelligence center where embittered spies are discarded from the limelight. With a strong, unique, endearing, and quite prickly character work, the show feels like a particularly dark sitcom. It's a great cuppa you'll want to steep in for quite some time.
In my opinion, Apple TV has consistently delivered high-quality content without a single bad season. These ten series are just a glimpse into the diverse and engaging world of Apple TV, where production value, star power, and quality control come together to create appointment television that demands your attention.
