‘The Morning Show’ Is as Apple TV+’s Most-Watched Show This Week: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Shows

Apple TV+ offers a diverse collection of original shows, including compelling dramas, epic science fiction, funny comedies, and suspenseful thrillers. The most popular shows this week showcase that variety – featuring critically acclaimed actors, continuing stories from established series, and fresh new shows that are becoming hallmarks of the streaming service.

Here’s a simple guide to help you choose your next show. It quickly explains what each series is about, who stars in it, and who’s working on it. Whether you’re into newsroom dramas, sci-fi adventures, spy thrillers, or workplace mysteries, this will help you decide what to watch or revisit.

10. ‘Slow Horses’ (2022– )

‘Slow Horses’ is a gripping spy series centered around Slough House, the department where MI5 sends intelligence officers who’ve made career-damaging errors. The show stars Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb, alongside Jack Lowden as River Cartwright, Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner, and Saskia Reeves as Catherine Standish. Each season is based on a novel by Mick Herron, and features self-contained missions that unexpectedly pull the sidelined agents back into the field.

Created for television by writer Will Smith and produced by See-Saw Films for Apple TV+, the series was directed by James Hawes, Jeremy Lovering, and a team of other directors. The show is filmed extensively in London and focuses on the intricacies of spycraft and the relationships between its characters. The editing and music are used to create a tense atmosphere centered on themes of spying, counter-spying, and the complex interactions between different government agencies.

9. ‘Severance’ (2022– )

The psychological thriller ‘Severance’ explores a fascinating premise: what if your work life and personal life were completely separated in your mind? The show follows employees who’ve undergone a procedure that divides their memories, creating distinct ‘innie’ (work) and ‘outie’ (personal) personalities. Starring Adam Scott as Mark Scout, alongside Britt Lower, Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, Zach Cherry, and Christopher Walken, ‘Severance’ delves into the strange rules of a corporation, the secrets within its departments, and the moral implications of dividing a person’s memory.

The series was created by Dan Erickson and initially directed and executive produced by Ben Stiller, with additional direction from Aoife McArdle. The show uses detailed sets, realistic props, and careful camera work to create the look of a complex corporate environment. The story blends everyday office tasks with a growing conspiracy that reaches throughout the company, affecting employees at all levels.

8. ‘Ted Lasso’ (2020–2023)

‘Ted Lasso’ tells the story of an American football coach who unexpectedly finds himself managing a professional soccer club in London, AFC Richmond. The show follows the team’s journey both during games and in their personal lives. Jason Sudeikis plays Ted Lasso, with Hannah Waddingham as the club’s owner, Rebecca Welton, Juno Temple as PR executive Keeley Jones, Brett Goldstein as the experienced player Roy Kent, Nick Mohammed as Nate Shelley, who starts as the kit man and becomes a coach, and Brendan Hunt as Coach Beard.

Created by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly, building on characters first seen in NBC Sports comedy sketches, the show is a production of Doozer, Universal Television, and Warner Bros. Television for Apple TV+. Directors like MJ Delaney and Declan Lowney have helmed episodes, and the writing team focuses storylines on the drama of professional soccer – including player trades, team management, and on-field action – which is brought to life through detailed choreography and realistic match footage in post-production.

7. ‘The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy’ (2023– )

‘The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy’ is a travel show where Eugene Levy visits interesting places around the globe. He dives into the local culture, tries the food, and experiences the hospitality each location has to offer. Each episode features a special place to stay and exciting activities, often pushing Levy to try new things and showcasing the beauty and traditions of the area.

This Apple TV+ series, created by Twofour, features executive producer Levy and his team. Each location utilizes local experts and on-the-ground coordinators. The show combines travel documentary elements with gentle narration and planned routes. Each episode is put together by a dedicated crew and editing team, who combine interviews, on-location sound, and historical footage.

6. ‘Foundation’ (2021– )

Based on Isaac Asimov’s famous science fiction series, ‘Foundation’ tells the story of Hari Seldon, a brilliant mathematician who predicts the fall of the Galactic Empire. He creates a plan, using a science called psychohistory, to save as much knowledge as possible. The show follows the centuries-long effort of the Foundation he establishes, and how the Empire reacts. Jared Harris stars as Hari Seldon, Lee Pace plays Brother Day, an imperial clone, and Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey, and Laura Birn portray Gaal Dornick, Salvor Hardin, and Demerzel, respectively, as the story unfolds across multiple timelines.

Created by David S. Goyer, with help from Josh Friedman, this series is a production of Skydance Television and Apple. Several directors, including Rupert Sanders and Alex Graves, have worked on different seasons. The show builds upon Isaac Asimov’s original stories, focusing on the characters and their journeys. It uses detailed sets, real-world locations, and special effects to bring the vast galactic world – with its empires, scientific discoveries, and religions – to life.

5. ‘The Studio’ (2025– )

‘The Studio’ is a funny workplace show that takes you behind the scenes of a movie and TV studio. It follows the people who decide which projects get made, showing all the creative compromises, budget battles, and problem-solving that happen as ideas go from initial pitches to finished productions. You’ll see how they deal with actors, money, what’s popular, and getting the word out about their shows and films.

This half-hour series, created for Apple TV+, brings together writers who are experts in satirizing the entertainment industry and how modern studios work. Each episode will focus on workplace stories, while the overall season will follow larger, ongoing deals. The show will feature a rotating team of directors and showrunners to create a dynamic, ensemble-based narrative.

4. ‘Platonic’ (2023– )

“Platonic” is a new half-hour comedy series about two old best friends, Sylvia and Will, who reconnect later in life and try to be friends without any romance. Rose Byrne plays Sylvia, a former lawyer who now stays home with her kids, and Seth Rogen plays Will, a divorced craft brewer. The show, which also stars Tre Hale, Andrew Lopez, Carla Gallo, and Luke Macfarlane, explores how they navigate career changes, parenthood, and the complications that come with rekindling their friendship.

‘Platonic’ was created by Nicholas Stoller and Francesca Delbanco, who also directed several episodes and oversaw the show as executive producers. Made by Sony Pictures Television for Apple TV+, the series is filmed with a single camera and focuses on realistic conversations, blending funny situations with deeper character development – a style honed from Stoller and Delbanco’s previous work together.

3. ‘Invasion’ (2021– )

Invasion is a sci-fi drama that follows a worldwide alien event through the eyes of people in different countries. The series stars Golshifteh Farahani as Aneesha Malik, Shamier Anderson as Trevante Ward, and Shioli Kutsuna as Mitsuki Yamato, and shows how ordinary people cope with a global crisis. It combines personal stories of survival with the efforts of the military, scientists, and governments as they try to understand the invaders and what they want.

‘Invasion’ is a series created by Simon Kinberg and David Weil, with episodes directed by filmmakers like Jakob Verbruggen and Jamie Payne. The show, produced by Boat Rocker Studios and Genre Films, uses impressive visual effects and real-world locations to tell the story of an alien invasion from multiple perspectives. Each season is built around the increasing intensity of first contact and the ways humans respond.

2. ‘Chief of War’ (2025– )

“Chief of War” is a historical drama that tells the story of how the Hawaiian Islands were united, seen through the eyes of the Native Hawaiian people. Jason Momoa created the series alongside Thomas Paʻa Sibbett and also stars in it. The show explores the conflicts between different Hawaiian chiefs, their battle tactics, and the changing relationships between them in the late 1700s. It pays close attention to Hawaiian culture, language, and historical accuracy, focusing on the rise of a powerful leader and the important political forces at play around the Islands.

This limited series is being made for Apple TV+, with Jason Momoa as one of its executive producers. The first few episodes were initially guided by filmmaker Justin Chon. The show’s creators are committed to historical accuracy and authentic representation of Native Hawaiian culture, and they’re prioritizing hiring local talent, following traditional practices, and working closely with cultural experts throughout the entire process of making the series.

1. ‘The Morning Show’ (2019– )

I’m completely hooked on ‘The Morning Show’! It’s a fascinating look behind the scenes of a major American morning news program, focusing on the lives of the anchors, producers, and the people running the show. Jennifer Aniston is incredible as Alex Levy, and I love watching Reese Witherspoon’s character, Bradley Jackson, grow as an anchor. Billy Crudup is brilliant as the network executive, Cory Ellison, and the supporting cast – Mark Duplass, Karen Pittman, and Greta Lee – are all fantastic too. It really dives into the complicated relationships at work, how the network makes its decisions, and the intense pressure of putting a show together live, especially when big news is breaking. It’s so compelling to watch how everyone deals with both national events and the shifting power dynamics within the show itself.

The series was created by Kerry Ehrin, based on an idea from Jay Carson. Media Res and Hello Sunshine produce it. Mimi Leder directed several episodes and also served as an executive producer, and Charlotte Stoudt later took charge as showrunner. The show’s cast and creative team have received numerous awards for their performances, writing, and direction.

Share which Apple TV+ title you’re watching this week—and why—in the comments.

2025-09-21 04:16