After winning 10 Emmys, Apple TV+ is having its moment in the spotlight. The ever-popular feel-good comedy “Ted Lasso” took home seven awards on its own. But this streaming service doesn’t have the notoriety that others do, so let’s break down some of what’s available.
What is Apple TV+?
It’s an on demand streaming service, just like Netflix or Disney+. It does not crank out as much content as some other services, which is why it has a lower profile. One notable thing about Apple TV+ is the production value of all of their shows and films. Everything looks and sounds fantastic. The special effects are top-notch.
You won’t find trashy reality series or clickbait-style gimmicks. If you click around, you’re sure to find something that appeals to you. Just know that Apple TV+ tends to prioritize quality over quantity.
You also won’t find Apple TV+ shows and films on other services. Everything is exclusive.
Do I Need an Apple TV Device to Watch Apple TV+?
No. Apple TV+ is available to stream on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
The Best of Apple TV+
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Ted Lasso
August 14, 2020Ted Lasso, an American football coach, moves to England when he’s hired to manage a soccer team—despite having no experience. With cynical players and a doubtful town, will he get them to see the Ted Lasso Way?
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The Morning Show
November 1, 2019A behind-the-scenes look at the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning, exploring the unique challenges faced by the men and women who carry out this daily televised ritual.
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For All Mankind
November 1, 2019Explore an aspirational world where NASA and the space program remained a priority and a focal point of our hopes and dreams as told through the lives of NASA astronauts, engineers, and their families.
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Servant
November 28, 2019A Philadelphia couple are in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home.
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Tehran
June 22, 2020Tamar is a Mossad hacker-agent who infiltrates Tehran under a false identity to help destroy Iran’s nuclear reactor. But when her mission fails, Tamar must plan an operation that will place everyone dear to her in jeopardy.
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See
November 1, 2019A virus has decimated humankind. Those who survived emerged blind. Centuries later when twins are born with the mythic ability to see, their father must protect his tribe against a threatened queen.
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Defending Jacob
April 24, 2020A family’s lives are irreparably disrupted when the 14-year-old son is accused of murdering a fellow classmate.
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Mythic Quest
February 7, 2020Meet the team behind the biggest multiplayer video game of all time. But in a workplace focused on building worlds, molding heroes, and creating legends, the most hard-fought battles don’t occur in the game—they happen in the office.
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Long Way Round
October 18, 2004In 2004 Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embarked on an epic challenge to bike 20,000-miles across 12 countries and 19 time zones in just 115 days. Watch as two friends ride around the world together and, against all the odds, realize their dream.
This is the first in a series of incredible travel adventures with Ewan and Charlie. In “Long Way Down,” they travel through Europe and Africa on their motorcycles. In “Long Way Up,” they make their way through South America on electric motorcycles. Each series will make you want to jump on a bike and see the world.
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Home Before Dark
April 3, 2020A young girl moves from Brooklyn to the small lakeside town her father left behind. While there, her dogged pursuit of the truth leads her to unearth a cold case that everyone in town, including her own father, tried hard to bury.
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Wolfwalkers
October 26, 2020In a time of superstition and magic, when wolves are seen as demonic and nature an evil to be tamed, a young apprentice hunter comes to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last pack. But when she saves a wild native girl, their friendship leads her to discover the world of the Wolfwalkers and transform her into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.
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Come from Away
September 9, 20217,000 passengers are stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland after all flights into the US are grounded on September 11, 2001. Filmed live on stage at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater in New York City.
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Beastie Boys Story
April 24, 2020Here’s a little story they’re about to tell… Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary directed by friend, collaborator, and their former grandfather, Spike Jonze.
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Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry
February 26, 2021This documentary offers a deeply intimate look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler follows her journey on the road, onstage, and at home with her family as the writing and recording of her debut album changes her life.
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Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You
October 23, 2020A tribute to The E Street Band, rock ‘n’ roll, and the way music has shaped Bruce Springsteen’s life, this documentary captures Bruce reflecting on love and loss while recording with his full band for the first time since Born in the U.S.A.
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Greyhound
July 9, 2020A first-time captain leads a convoy of allied ships carrying thousands of soldiers across the treacherous waters of the “Black Pit” to the front lines of WWII. With no air cover protection for 5 days, the captain and his convoy must battle the surrounding enemy Nazi U-boats in order to give the allies a chance to win the war.
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Stillwater
December 4, 2020Siblings Karl, Addy and Michael have a very special next-door neighbor: a wise panda named Stillwater. His friendship and stories give them new perspectives on the world, themselves, and each other.
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Trying
May 1, 2020All Nikki and Jason want is a baby—the one thing they can’t have. So they decide to adopt. With their dysfunctional friends, screwball families, and chaotic lives, will the adoption panel agree that they’re ready to be parents?
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Schmigadoon!
July 16, 2021Josh and Melissa are a struggling couple whose lives are transformed when they get trapped in a magical musical town—with a mission they must complete.
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Home Before Dark
April 3, 2020A young girl moves from Brooklyn to the small lakeside town her father left behind. While there, her dogged pursuit of the truth leads her to unearth a cold case that everyone in town, including her own father, tried hard to bury.
