Genre: Adventure, Drama, Thriller Starring: Justin Theroux, Melissa George, Gabriel Bateman Created By: Paul Theroux TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 2 Inspired by the 1981 book of the same name, The Mosquito Coast tells an original story set in modern-day North and Central America. The star of the show, Justin Theroux, is the nephew of Paul Theroux, the author of the original book. Genre: Drama, Thriller Starring: Chris Reilly, Gary Oldman, Rosalind Eleazar Created By: Graham Yost TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 2 Based on a series of books by Mick Herron’s novels, Slow Horses has the premise of a typical workplace comedy, but it quickly gets more exciting as the agents are tasked with more serious matters. Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Fayssal Bazzi, Sujaya Dasgupta Created By: Eric Warren Singer, Steve Lightfoot TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 1 Shantaram is based on a semi-autobiographical novel by real-life bank robber Gregory David Roberts. Set in the 1980s, it’s a fun throwback to gangster movies of that era. Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller Starring: Michiel Huisman, Luke Evans, Jessica Ann Collins Created By: Mark Boal TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 1 Filmed in English and Spanish, Echo 3 is an emotionally explosive war drama that explores the complex history of U.S. secret operations in Latin America. Genre: Comedy Starring: Enrique Arrizon, Fernando Carsa, Damián Alcázar Created By: Eduardo Cisneros, Jason Shuman, Austin Winsberg TV Rating: TV-14 Number of Seasons: 2 Enrique Arrizon plays the young Máximo with all the charm of a teenage telenovela heartthrob. Acapulco features both Spanish and English dialogue, but there are subtitles for viewers who aren’t bilingual. Genre: Animation, Comedy, Musical Starring: Tituss Burgess, Daveed Diggs, Josh Gad Created By: Loren Bouchard, Josh Gad, Nora Smith TV Rating: TV-14 Number of Seasons: 3 While the title may sound like a knock-off of South Park, Central Park is quite the opposite. The show is aimed at older audiences, but it’s not at all vulgar or violent. The plot centers 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. Genre: Talk Show Starring: Jon Stewart Created By: Jon Stewart TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 2 Famous for his days hosting The Daily Show, Stewart has been an outspoken advocate for 9/11 frontline workers. He’s now signed to a multi-year deal, so expect The Problem With Jon Stewart to stick around for a few seasons. Genre: Comedy, Drama, Thriller Starring: Brian Gleeson,Anne-Marie Duff, Claes Bang Created By: Brett Baer, Dave Finkel, Sharon Horgan TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 1 Bad Sisters is an Irish comedy based on a Belgian show called Clan. The story unfolds as a mystery, so it’s best to go in without any preconceived notions of what’s going to happen. Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller Starring: Taron Egerton, Paul Walter Hauser, Greg Kinnear Created By: Dennis Lehane TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 1 Believe it or not, Jimmy Keene is a real person, and the show is based on his 2010 autobiography In with the Devil. With just six episodes, Black Bird is easy to binge during a long weekend. Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi Starring: Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, Dichen Lachman Created By: Dan Erickson TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 1 A twisted spin on shows like The Office, Severance satirizes the darker side of corporate workplace culture. Genre: Drama Starring: Vera Farmiga, Cherry Jones, Cornelius Smith Jr. Created By: Carlton Cuse, John Ridley TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 1 This miniseries, as well as the book it was based on, addresses the difficult decisions doctors must make during disasters. More than anything, it’s a testament to the bravery of frontline workers. Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi Starring: Noah Harpster, Joel Kinnaman, Michael Dorman Created By: Ronald D. Moore, Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 3 The series uses a mix of fictional and real-life characters, like Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, to create a plausible alternate past, present, and future. The first few episodes start with a sputter, but the ride gets back as it goes on. Stay strapped in for a new season in 2021. Genre: Drama Starring: Youn Yuh-jung, Lee Min-Ho, Minha Kim Created By: Min Jin Lee TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 1 With dialogue in Korean, Japanese, and English, Pachinko is a truly international series that celebrates immigration and diversity. Genre: Documentary, History Starring: David Attenborough Created By: BBC TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 1 Narrated by David Attenborough, this five-part series uses the latest research on dinosaurs to build upon BBC’s previous series Planet Dinosaur (2011) and Walking with Dinosaurs (1999). Genre: Documentary, Crime Starring: Ella Frazee, Jackson Janowicz Created By: James Lee Hernandez, Brian Lazarte TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 1 These days, true crime stories are a dime-a-dozen, but this one is a classic. Fans of watching white-collar criminals get busted won’t be disappointed with The Big Conn. Genre: Action, Crime, Drama Starring: Niv Sultan, Shaun Toub, Shervin Alenabi Created By: Dana Eden, Maor Kohn, Omri Shenhar TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 2 One of Apple TV’s most acclaimed original shows, Tehran is finally back with a second season. In 2021, Tehran became the first Israeli TV show to win the prestigious International Emmy Award for best drama. Genre: Drama Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Dominique Fishback, Walton Goggins Created By: Walter Mosley TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 1 The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey is based on a novel by Walter Mosley, who also directs the show. Genre: Comedy Starring: Maya Rudolph, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Joel Kim Booster Created By: Liz Flahive, Alan Lang TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 1 Maya Rudolph makes Loot worth watching thanks to her impeccable comedic timing. More than an excuse to make fun of rich people, the show actually has a positive message about the importance of giving back. Genre: Biography, Drama Starring: Jared Leto, Anne Hathaway, O-T Fagbenle Created By: Lee Eisenberg, Drew Crevello TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 1 Leto and Hathaway are captivating in their roles as a real-life power couple. The less you know about the true story behind WeCrashed, the more shocked you’ll be by the twist and turns. Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller Starring: Elizabeth Henstridge, Elyes Gabel, Kunal Nayyar Created By: Maria Feldman, Amit Cohen TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 1 Suspicion is an adaptation of an Israeli TV show called False Flag. New episodes air every Friday. Genre: Comedy, Crime, Mystery Starring: Genevieve Angelson, Everly Carganilla, Tiya Sircar Created By: Christopher Miller TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 1 You may be surprised that this murder mystery was written by Christopher Miller, creator of The Lego Movie. Afterparty debuted with a three-episode premiere and will be followed by one new episode each Friday. Genre: Animation, Family Starring: Lacey Chabert, Beanie Feldstein, Jane Lynch Created By: Will McRobb TV Rating: TV-G Number of Seasons: 1 The animation designs are inspired by the illustrations of the original books, but the show has a distinctly modern feel that fits in nicely with Apple’s lineup of kid’s shows. There’s even a bit of humor for adults, but there’s nothing inappropriate for kids. Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi Starring: Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell Created By: Isaac Asimov TV Rating: TV-14 Number of Seasons: 1 With its galactic empires and clones, Foundation has obvious parallels with Star Wars, but the books predate the famous film franchise by several decades. In fact, George Lucas could have very well been inspired by Asimov. Genre: Drama Starring: Jennifer Anniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell Created By: Jay Carson, Kerry Ehrin TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 2 Mich (Steve Carell) is a former morning anchor trying to get his job back. Alex (Jennifer Anniston) and Bradley (Reese Witherspoon) are sometimes friends and sometimes enemies battling a sexist establishment as they try to save a morning news show. Genre: Comedy, Musical Starring: Keegan-Michael Key, Cecily Strong, Fred Armisen Created By: Ken Daurio, Cinco Paul TV Rating: TV-14 Number of Seasons: 1 Schmigadoon! is a musical for people who love musicals—it pays respect to beloved mid-century stage shows. In fact, the story is inspired by the 1947 musical and 1954 film Brigadoon. Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sports Starring: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Brendan Hunt Created By: Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Bill Lawrence TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 2 You may recognize the titular character from a series of NBC shorts promoting the network’s coverage of the Premier League. Jason Sudeikis’s portrayal of the lovably aloof coach captured the hearts of sports fans, and now he has his own show entering its second season. Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery Starring: Elisabeth Moss, Wagner Moura, Jamie Bell Created By: Silka Luisa TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 2 It’s best to go in blind since Shining Girls takes some surprising turns. Just be warned that it gets pretty intense, so you might not want to binge it all in one sitting. Genre: Comedy Starring: Rafe Spall, Esther Smith, Ophelia Lovibond Created By: Andy Wolton TV Rating: TV-14 Number of Seasons: 2 Trying is a great show to watch for expecting couples or anyone who might want to be a parent one day. It accurately represents the legal complexities of adoption and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with preparing for a kid. That said, Trying is a comedy first and foremost, so it’s more likely to make you laugh than cry. Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller Starring: Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, Rupert Grint Created By: Tony Basgallop TV Rating: TV-MA Number of Seasons: 3 While M. Night Shyamalan didn’t direct or write any of the episodes, many scenes look like they could come from a Shyamalan film. Episodes are short and reveal only enough to keep you watching. Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure Starring: Ethan Pugiotto, Terry McGurrin, Rob Tinkler Created By: Rob Boutilier, Mark Evestaff, Alex Galatis TV Rating: TV-G Number of Seasons: 2 If you or your kids like The Snoopy Show, check out Snoopy in Space, another Apple Plus original. If you have kids, these series can act as a gateway to old classics like A Charlie Brown Christmas.
