Ted Russo (2020): Best British or American Sports Comedy
IMDb rating : 8.8/10
Genre : Comedy, Drama, Sports
Starring : Jason Sudeikis/Hannah Waddingham/Brandon Hunt
Created by : Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Bill Lawrence
TV ratings : TV-MA
Number of seasons : 3
Even though the character of Ted Lasso started popping up as a commercial a while ago, the show still feels like it came out of nowhere and stole our hearts. Heck, Ted's got it into our heads, we're about to start calling this field a ballpark, and we'll tell you what.
As the series comes to an end, each episode is worth watching and even worth re-watching. Now we wait to see if our favorite characters get their own spin-offs.
02/24Severance (2022): The strangest satire of corporate America in the 21st century
IMDb rating : 8.7/10
Genre : Drama, suspense, science fiction
Starring : Adam Scott/Patricia Arquette/Dichen Rahman
Created by : Dan Erickson
TV ratings : TV-MA
Number of seasons : 1 (renewed for second season)
The employees of Lumon Industries all have one thing in common: after going to work every day, their memory of the outside world is erased. The system works fine until something breaks, causing loyal employee Mark (Adam Scott) to question everything.
"Severance" is a twisted take on shows like "The Office ," satirizing the dark side of corporate workplace culture.
Prehistoric Planet (2022): Explosions from the Past You’ve Never Seen
IMDb rating : 8.5/10
Genre : Documentary, History
Starring : David Attenborough
Created by : BBC
TV rating : TV-PG
Number of seasons : 2
The animation studio behind Disney's remakes of "The Jungle Book" and "The Lion King" recreates Earth during the late Cretaceous period, giving viewers the most realistic look at the Titans who ruled the Earth for thousands of years. "Planet ," created by Hans Zimmer, is more impressive than the latest "Jurassic World" movie.
The series, narrated by David Attenborough, draws on the latest dinosaur research and is inspired by previous BBC series Planet Dinosaur (2011) and Walking with Dinosaurs. Based on Walking with Dinosaurs (1999).
Bad Sisters (2022): The darkest comedy about family and murder
IMDb rating : 8.3/10
Genre : Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Starring : Sharon Horgan/Ann-Marie Duff/Eva Bursisto/Sarah Green/Eve Hewson
Created by : Sharon Hogan, Brett Bell, Dave Finkel
TV ratings : TV-MA
Number of seasons : 1 (renewed for second season)
The Garvey sisters have a reputation for being tough, but are any of them capable of murder? After the death of friend Grace (Anne-Marie Duff)'s abusive husband, everyone wants to know.
"Bad Sisters" is an Irish comedy adapted from the Belgian TV series "Clan" . The story unfolds as a mystery, so it's best not to have any preconceived ideas about what's going to happen.
Pachinko (2022): An international, cross-generational, multilingual epic
IMDb rating : 8.3/10
Type : Drama
Starring : Yoon Yeo-jung, Lee Min-ho, Kim Min-ha
Created by : Li Minzhen
TV ratings : TV-MA
Number of seasons : 1 (renewed for second season)
Pinball is a miniseries based on the New York Times best-selling book of the same name. A Korean family spans four generations and moves from one country to another in search of a better life.
With dialogue in Korean, Japanese and English, Pachinko is a truly international series that celebrates immigration and diversity. Season 2 will air on August 23.
06/24The Morning Show (2020): Best Morning TV Series
IMDb rating : 8.2/10
Type : Drama
Starring : Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell
Created by : Jay Carson, Kerry Elling
TV ratings : TV-MA
Number of Seasons : 3 (Season 4 will be released in 2025)
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of a morning news show? "The Morning Show" has a good feel to it, albeit a bit dramatic.
One of the first shows to launch on Apple TV+, The Morning Show was a huge hit, striking the perfect balance between drama, anger, and self-indulgence while tackling some big family issues for viewers.
07/24For All Mankind (2019): Best Cold War fictional historical drama
IMDb rating : 8.1/10
Genre : Drama, Sci-Fi
Starring : Noah Harpster/Joel Kinnaman/Michael Dorman
Created by : Ronald D. Moore, Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert
TV ratings : TV-MA
Number of seasons : 4
The space race reached its climax in 1969 with the Apollo 11 moon landing, but what if the Soviet Union landed on the moon first? For All Mankind doesn’t think America will choose “L” and move on. In another version of history, the space race continues, with some unexpected consequences.
The show mixes fictional and real-life characters, such as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, to create a plausible past, present and future.
Season 4 is just as exciting as the first three seasons. touching!
08/24Blackbird (2022): Based on the true story of an FBI informant
IMDb rating : 8.1/10
Genre : Crime, Drama, Thriller
Starring : Taron Egerton/Paul Walter Hauser/Greg Kinnear
Created by : Dennis Lehane
TV ratings : TV-MA
Number of seasons : 1
Jimmy Keen (Taron Egerton), facing ten years in prison for illegal firearms charges, agrees to cooperate with the FBI in exchange for a reduced sentence. Keen is immediately sent undercover to find the victims of a suspected serial killer.
Believe it or not, Jimmy Keene was a real person and the show is adapted from his 2010 autobiography , "Walking with the Devil." With only six episodes, Blackbird can easily keep you hooked over a long weekend.
09/24Slow Horse (2022): The best British spy thriller based on a book series
IMDb rating : 8.1/10
Genre : Drama, Thriller
Starring : Gary Oldman/Jack Lowden/Kristin Scott Thomas
Created by : Graham Yost
TV ratings : TV-MA
Number of seasons : 4 (renewed for fifth season)
What happens to a British spy who makes an embarrassing mistake? They are sent to Slough Manor, an administrative mess under the watchful eye of the world's most miserable manager, Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman).
Based on a series of novels by Mick Herron, Slow Horse has a typical workplace comedy premise, but it quickly becomes more exciting as the agents take on more serious missions.
Trying (2020): The best sitcoms for future parents
IMDb rating : 8.0/10
Genre : Comedy
Starring : Rafe Spall/Esther Smith/Ophelia Lovibond
Created by : Andy Walton
TV ratings : TV-14
Number of seasons : 4
Like many couples, Jason (Rafi Spall) and Nikki (Esther Smith) want to be good parents. Unable to conceive on their own, they planned to adopt, which turned out to be a rather complicated process. Unsure of their own parenting skills, how will this couple convince strangers they can raise their children?
Trying is a great show for soon-to-be parents or anyone who might want to be a parent one day. It accurately captures the legal complexities of adoption and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with preparing for a child. First, Try is a comedy, so it's more likely to make you laugh than cry.
11 24 items in totalThe Last Days of Ptolemy Gray (2022): The most mind-bending mystery series
IMDb rating : 7.8/10
Type : Drama
Starring : Samuel L. Jackson/Dominic Fishback/Walton Goggins
Creator : Walter Mosley
TV ratings : TV-MA
Number of seasons : 1
At the age of 91, Ptolemy Gray (Samuel L. Jackson) becomes the caregiver of teenage Robin (Dominic Fishback). As his dementia worsens, the teenager helps Ptolemy regain his memory and uncover the truth behind his nephew's death.
"The Last Days of Ptolemy Gray" is adapted from the novel by Walter Mosley, who also directed the show.
12 24 items in totalAcapulco (2021): The funniest bilingual rags-to-riches comedy
IMDb rating : 7.7/10
Genre : Comedy
Starring : Enrique Arison/Fernando Calza/Damian Alcazar
Created by : Eduardo Cisneros, Jason Shuman, Austin Winsberg
TV ratings : TV-14
Number of seasons : 3
Today, Maximo (Eugenio Derbez) is a wealthy man, but growing up in poverty in the resort town of Acapulco wasn't easy. Set in the present day and the 1980s, "Acapulco" tells the unlikely rags-to-riches story of a man's rise from pool boy to self-made millionaire.
Enrique Arrizon plays young Máximo with the charm of a teen TV heartthrob. "Acapulco" is available with dialogue in Spanish and English, but subtitles are provided for non-bilingual viewers.
13/24Five Days of Remembrance (2022): Remembering Katrina Heroes
IMDb rating : 7.7/10
Type : Drama
Starring : Vera Farmiga/Cherry Jones/Cornelius Smith Jr.
Created by : Carlton Cuse, John Ridley
TV ratings : TV-MA
Number of seasons : 1
New Orleans Memorial Medical Center lost power for five days during one of the worst storms in U.S. history. " Five Days to Remember" tells the true story of doctors and nurses who made it through difficult times.
The miniseries and the book it is based on tackle the difficult decisions doctors must make during a disaster. Most importantly, it is a testament to the bravery of frontline workers.
Dark Matter (2024): A mind-bending chase across the multiverse
IMDb rating : 7.6/10
Genre : Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Starring : Joel Edgerton / Jennifer Connelly / Alice Braga
Created by : Blake Crouch
TV ratings : NR
Number of seasons : 1
Based on the novel by Blake Crouch ( "Wayward Pines "), this adaptation stars Joel Edgerton as Jason Dessen, a physicist who wakes up in an alternate universe and must survive His quantum double (also played by Edgerton) finds his way home before he harms his family.
The show juggles some complex concepts, but is ultimately a thriller about a race against time (which happens to include interdimensional travel).
15 24 items in totalFoundation (2021): The most ambitious science fiction series adaptation yet
IMDb rating : 7.6/10
Genre : Drama, Sci-Fi
Starring : Jared Harris/Lee Pace/Lou Laurel
Created by : Isaac Asimov
TV ratings : TV-14
Number of seasons : 2 (renewed for a third season)
Isaac Asimov's best-selling book series has been adapted into a big-budget Apple TV Plus exclusive. Although there are some changes to the story from the book, "Foundation" is a satisfying galaxy-spanning space opera. Led by mathematician Hari Seldon (Jared Harris), a group of traitors must work together to prevent the empire from collapsing.
The Galactic Empire and Clones in Foundation have obvious similarities to Star Wars , but the books predate the famous film series by decades. In fact, George Lucas was probably inspired by Asimov.
Hijacked (2023): A face-paced thriller at 20,000 feet
IMDb rating : 7.4/10
Genre : Drama, Thriller
Starring : Idris Elba/Neal Maskell/Max Beasley
Creators : Jim Field Smith, George Kay
TV ratings : TV-MA
Number of seasons : 1 (renewed for second season)
Passengers on flight KA29 fear for their lives when hijackers seize the plane, but they needn't; luckily, business negotiator Sam Nelson (Idris Elba) is on board to fight the terrorists Negotiate.
While its premise is a bit silly, Taken is expertly paced so you'll be glued to your seat for the entire ride.
Schmigadu! (2021): The best tribute to the golden age of musical theater
IMDb rating : 7.4/10
Genre : Comedy, Musical
Starring : Keegan-Michael Key/ Cecily Strong/ Fred Armisen
Created by : Ken Daurio, Cinco Paul
TV ratings : TV-14
Number of seasons : 2
Did you know that writer, actor, and comedian Keegan-Michael Key is also an amazing singer? Now the whole world knows about the musical Schmigadoon! Trapped in a small town trapped in a reality musical, Josh (Key) and Melissa (Cecily Strong) have no choice but to join in the fun.
Schmigadu! is a musical for those who love musical theater - it pays homage to beloved medieval stage shows. In fact, the story was inspired by the 1947 musical and the 1954 film Brigade .
18 of 24Servant (2019): Best Supernatural Thriller by a Hollywood Director
IMDb rating : 7.4/10
Genre : Drama, Horror, Thriller
Starring : Lauren Ambrose/Toby Kebbell/Rupert Grint
Created by : Tony Basgallop
TV ratings : TV-MA
Number of seasons : 4
Leanne (Nell Tiger Free) is excited to find a cozy job as a live-in nanny, but there's a problem: She's actually caring for a doll, and the doll's mother (Lauren Amb. Ross) thinks it's her deceased infant son. The concept has been tried before in films like "The Boys" and "The Truth About Emmanuel ," but "Servant" brings enough to the table to stand on its own.
Although M. Night Shyamalan did not direct or write any episodes, many scenes look like they came from a Shyamalan film. The episodes are short and reveal just enough to keep you watching.
19 of 24Physical Education (2021): Exercise Your Fun Bones
IMDb rating : 7.3/10
Genre : Comedy, Drama
Starring : Rose Byrne/ Rory Scoville/ Deirdre Flair
Created by : Anne Weisman
TV ratings : TV-MA
Number of seasons : 3
Remember when aerobics was all the rage in the 1980s? No? Well, that's all Sheila Rubin (Rose Byrne) has to say in this dark comedy. Like a well-trained athlete, the show improves over time, so it's a shame it only has three seasons.
20 out of 24Platonic (2023): Best Non-Romantic Comedy
IMDb rating : 7.2/10
Genre : Comedy, Romance
Starring : Rose Byrne/Seth Rogen/Trey Hale
Created by : Francesca Delbanco, Nicholas Stoller
TV ratings : TV-MA
Number of seasons : 1 (renewed for second season)
Will (Seth Rogen) is still reeling from his divorce when he reunites with his estranged childhood friend Sylvia (Rose Byrne) In the shadows. Now that they are adults, it's time to put the past behind them and complain to each other about the present.
Rogen and Byrne have great chemistry in this non-romantic comedy.
21 of 24Big Conn (2022): The Worst Social Security Scandal of the Last Century
IMDb rating : 7.0/10
Genre : Documentary, Crime
Starring : Ella Fraser/Jackson Janovich
Created by : James Lee Hernandez, Brian Lazart
TV ratings : TV-MA
Number of seasons : 1
Meet Eric C. Conn, the notorious Kentucky attorney responsible for stealing $500 million through Social Security fraud. As bad as this sounds, he couldn't have done it without the help of a compliant judge and doctors.
There are so many true crime stories out there these days, but this one is a classic. Fans of watching white-collar criminals get busted won't be disappointed with "Big Conn."
22 of 24Central Park (2020): Best Adult Animated Musical Sitcom
IMDb rating : 6.9/10
Genre : Animation, Comedy, Musical
Starring : Tituss Burgess/Daveed Diggs/Josh Gad
Created by : Loren Bouchard, Josh Gad, Norah Smith
TV ratings : TV-14
Number of seasons : 3
Park ranger Owen Thieleman (played by Leslie Odom Jr.) works and lives happily with his family at Edendale Castle (based on the real Belvedere Castle) in New York's Central Park. However, their happy life is threatened when a wealthy real estate developer wants to turn their home into apartments.
While the title sounds like a South Park knock-off, Central Park is quite the opposite. The show is aimed at an older audience but is not at all vulgar or violent. The plot revolves around hot-button issues like gentrification, but it’s not preachy. All in all, "Central Park" is a fun sitcom that teens and adults can enjoy together.
23 out of 24Harriet the Spy (2021): The best reboot of a beloved children’s character
IMDb rating : 6.8/10
Genre : Animation, Family
Starring : Beanie Feldstein/Lacey Chabert/Jane Lynch
Created by : Will McRobb
TV ratings : TV-G
Number of seasons : 2
Harriet the Spy brings the beloved children's book series into the 21st century. Young Harriet (Beanie Feldstein) is an aspiring writer with an unyielding curiosity who often finds herself in trouble.
The original illustrations provided inspiration for the animation design, but the show has a distinctly modern feel that fits well with Apple's lineup of children's programming. There's even some humor for adults, but nothing inappropriate for kids.
24 of 24The Spoils of War (2022): Too much money, too few problems
IMDb rating : 6.8/10
Genre : Comedy
Starring : Maya Rudolph/Mikaela Jay Rodriguez/Joel Kim Booster
Created by : Liz Flahive, Alan Long
TV ratings : TV-MA
Number of seasons : 2
Molly (Maya Rudolph) is recently divorced, but don't feel too sorry for her. Now, her biggest problem is deciding how to spend the $87 billion she received from her ex-husband.
Maya Rudolph makes "The Spoils of War" worth watching with her impeccable comedic timing. The show isn't just an excuse to make fun of the rich, it also sends a positive message about the importance of giving back.
