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

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As a total movie and TV buff, I’m always on the hunt for what to stream next, and Apple TV+ is really delivering lately. They’ve got a fantastic mix of everything – really polished dramas, witty comedies, incredible documentaries that take you all over the world, and some seriously epic sci-fi. I’ve been keeping tabs on what everyone’s buzzing about, and I’ve rounded up ten titles that people just can’t stop talking about. Expect everything from the fast-paced energy of a newsroom to the adventures of unlikely spies, even a few alien encounters and so much more. It’s a really diverse lineup!

Every listing provides handy information-like a summary of the story, the main actors and their characters, and the important people who worked on the film-helping you quickly find something to watch based on how you’re feeling tonight.

10. ‘The Studio’ (2025– )

‘The Studio’ is a comedic look inside the world of Hollywood. It centers on Matt Remick, a new studio head, and his attempts to manage demanding personalities, creative talent, and the pressures of the business. The show stars Seth Rogen, along with Catherine O’Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, and Chase Sui Wonders. It first appeared on Apple TV+ on March 26, 2025, and has already been picked up for another season.

The show was the big winner at the 77th Primetime Emmys on September 14, 2025, taking home the award for Outstanding Comedy Series and several others for Rogen in acting, writing, and directing. Reports also highlight that it achieved a record number of wins between the Creative Arts and Primetime Emmy ceremonies.

9. ‘Severance’ (2022– )

This mind-bending sci-fi thriller centers on workers at Lumon Industries who have their work and personal memories deliberately kept separate. The series was created by Dan Erickson and is largely directed and executive produced by Ben Stiller. The talented cast includes Adam Scott, Britt Lower, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Patricia Arquette, Zach Cherry, and Tramell Tillman. It first aired on February 18, 2022, and the second season arrived in January 2025.

The show benefits from the talents of composer Theodore Shapiro and a distinctive production design that viewers quickly identify. Details like credits and ratings for each season are readily available in major online databases. Apple has picked up the series for another season, and listings from review sites show consistently positive feedback for both seasons released so far.

8. ‘Foundation’ (2021– )

Taking inspiration from the classic tales of Isaac Asimov, ‘Foundation’ follows the work of Hari Seldon, a mathematician who uses psychohistory to predict the future, and the efforts to safeguard knowledge as the Galactic Empire begins to fall apart. The series was created by David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman and features Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, and Leah Harvey in leading roles. It first aired on September 24, 2021, and later seasons added talented actors such as Cherry Jones, Pilou Asbæk, Alexander Siddig, and Troy Kotsur to the cast.

The series, created by Skydance Television, has aired three seasons, and Apple has confirmed it will continue with additional seasons. The writing and production team includes Philip Goyer, Robert Friedman, Robyn Asimov, and David Ellison, among others. According to IMDb, a large team of writers and a rotating group of directors have contributed to the show’s 30 episodes so far.

7. ‘Chief of War’ (2025)

As a huge fan of historical dramas, I’m really excited about this new series! It’s set in late 1700s Hawaiʻi and tells the story of Kaʻiana, a royal who comes back home right when things are starting to heat up. Basically, it’s about the events leading up to the islands being united under Kamehameha I. It was created by Jason Momoa and Thomas Paʻa Sibbett, and Momoa actually stars in it alongside Luciane Buchanan and a whole cast of talented actors. It’s a nine-episode series that premiered on Apple TV+ on August 1, 2025, and I’ve already marked my calendar!

The show uses both Hawaiian and English languages, and its music was composed by Hans Zimmer and James Everingham. Jason Momoa, Sibbett, Francis Lawrence, and Peter Chernin all served as executive producers. Discussions surrounding the show’s creation and launch have also highlighted how accurately it represents Hawaiian culture and the talented team who brought it to life.

6. ‘Ted Lasso’ (2020–2023)

Created by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly, based on characters originally appearing on NBC Sports, this comedy centers around Ted Lasso, an American football coach who begins leading the English soccer club AFC Richmond. The show stars Jason Sudeikis, alongside Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, and Nick Mohammed. It’s produced by Doozer, Universal Television, and Warner Bros. Television.

The series first launched on August 14, 2020, on Apple TV+ and continued for three seasons until 2023, receiving significant praise and numerous awards. Apple’s website showcases the show’s multiple Emmy Awards and its talented main cast, the core ensemble.

5. ‘The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy’ (2023– )

Host Eugene Levy journeys to various locations, openly admitting his initial reluctance to travel. Throughout his adventures, he connects with local people and pushes himself to try new things. Apple’s listings show Levy as both the host and an executive producer, working alongside collaborators like David Brindley and Nic Patten. The show first aired in 2023 and has been renewed for further seasons and episodes.

Recent episodes have showcased interesting guests, like Prince William, who appeared in a Season 3 episode for an open and honest discussion. This highlights how the show combines lighthearted humor with explorations of different cultures and experiences. The program mixes travel documentary aspects with a relaxed comedic style, largely based on Levy’s responses to situations that are very different from what he’s used to.

4. ‘Platonic’ (2023– )

‘Platonic’ is a funny 30-minute show created by Nicholas Stoller and Francesca Delbanco. It follows Sylvia and Will, two old best friends who reconnect after many years, which shakes up their lives as adults. The series stars Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen, alongside Luke Macfarlane, Tre Hale, Andrew Lopez, and Carla Gallo. It first aired on May 24, 2023, and a second season was released in August 2025. Nicholas Stoller directed the show, and Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Conor Welch served as executive producers.

Season 2 ended on October 1, 2025, and reports highlighted new actors joining the cast. Those involved with the show, including creators, also shared thoughts about what’s next. The series is a production of Stoller Global Solutions and Sony Pictures Television Studios for Apple TV+.

3. ‘Invasion’ (2021– )

This science fiction drama follows an alien invasion, showing events from different perspectives around the world. It was created by Simon Kinberg and David Weil and features performances by Golshifteh Farahani, Shioli Kutsuna, Shamier Anderson, India Brown, and Billy Barratt. The music for the first season was composed by Max Richter, and Bobby Krlic created the score for season two. Apple commissioned the series in 2019, and it first aired on October 22, 2021. The show has been popular enough to be renewed for a third season.

The show’s executive producers are Kinberg, Weil, Audrey Chon, and a number of others. Jakob Verbruggen and Amanda Marsalis directed episodes. Apple’s official website provides detailed lists of the cast and crew for each season, showing how the performers change over time, and includes actors who appear regularly like Enver Gjokaj and Erika Alexander.

2. ‘Slow Horses’ (2022– )

This British spy thriller is inspired by Mick Herron’s ‘Slough House’ novels and focuses on a team of MI5 agents who have been sidelined. The group is led by Jackson Lamb, a messy but dangerous operative, portrayed by Gary Oldman. Jack Lowden plays agent River Cartwright, and the cast also includes Kristin Scott Thomas, Sophie Okonedo, Jonathan Pryce, and Rosalind Eleazar. The series premiered on Apple TV+ on April 1, 2022, and was adapted for television by Will Smith (the British writer and producer, not the American actor).

The series has been directed by James Hawes and Jeremy Lovering, with scripts penned by Will Smith and other writers. The music, including the theme song featuring Mick Jagger, was composed by Daniel Pemberton. See-Saw Films produced the series, which is released in six-episode installments, or “cycles,” each based on a different novel from Herron’s popular spy books.

1. ‘The Morning Show’ (2019– )

This newsroom drama, created by Jay Carson and developed by Kerry Ehrin, centers on the lives of news anchors Alex Levy and Bradley Jackson as they deal with changes and challenges at UBA’s main morning news show. Jennifer Aniston stars as Alex Levy and Reese Witherspoon plays Bradley Jackson, joined by Billy Crudup as network executive Cory Ellison and Mark Duplass as producer Chip Black. Later seasons feature additions like Greta Lee and Jon Hamm. The series first aired on November 1, 2019, and its fourth season began on September 17, 2025. Executive producers include Aniston, Witherspoon, Ehrin, Michael Ellenberg, and Mimi Leder.

The first two seasons were overseen by showrunner Kerry Ehrin, and Charlotte Stoudt later took on that role. Carter Burwell composed the music, and the series is known as ‘Morning Wars’ in Australia. Throughout its four seasons on Apple TV+, the show has featured single-camera work by cinematographers like Michael Grady and David Lanzenberg, and has produced over 30 episodes.

Share your own picks and what you’re watching on Apple TV+ this week in the comments!

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2025-10-05 01:47