What to Watch on Apple TV Plus 2026
Find the best Apple TV Plus picks for drama, mystery, sci-fi, comedy, and sport, including Silo, Ted Lasso, Dark Matter, and more.
If you’re sorting through Apple TV Plus and want the strongest picks fast, this guide can help you narrow the field. We’ve pulled together a mix of breakout hits and newer arrivals, including Silo, Ted Lasso, Dark Matter, Slow Horses, Shrinking, and the 2026 debut Widow's Bay. That means you can jump from tense mystery and smart sci-fi to warm comedy and sharp drama without wasting time on duds. You’ll also see a few curveballs, like Lucky and Troy, so there’s something here for different moods and viewing habits. With 20 titles featured on the page, it’s built to help you find your next great watch quickly.
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Mayday
action & adventure · comedy · mystery & thriller
Lieutenant Troy Brennan's reconnaissance mission over Soviet territory goes awry, forcing him to crash-land and survive in Russian wilderness while evading capture or rescue.
Directed by John Francis Daley, Jonathan GoldsteinCast Ryan Reynolds, Kenneth Branagh, Marcin Dorocinski, Maria Bakalova, David MorseApple TV Plus -
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Ted Lasso
comedy · drama · sport
Ted 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?
Directed by Declan Lowney, MJ Delaney, Erica Dunton, Matt Lipsey, Tom MarshallCast Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Swift, Hannah Waddingham, Brendan Hunt, Juno TempleApple TV Plus -
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Silo
drama · mystery · sci-fi
In a ruined and toxic future, thousands live in a giant silo deep underground. After its sheriff breaks a cardinal rule and residents die mysteriously, engineer Juliette starts to uncover shocking secrets and the truth about the silo.
Directed by Amber Templemore, Michael Dinner, Aric Avelino, Adam Bernstein, Morten TyldumCast Shane McRae, Rebecca Ferguson, Common, Tim Robbins, Harriet WalterApple TV Plus -
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Widow's Bay
comedy · drama · horror
A skeptical mayor leads the superstitious residents of a cursed New England island.
Directed by Hiro Murai, Andrew DeYoung, Samuel Donovan, Ti WestCast Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, Kevin Carroll, Dale Dickey, Kingston Rumi SouthwickApple TV Plus -
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Dark Matter
drama · sci-fi · thriller
Jason Dessen is abducted into an alternate version of his life. To get back to his true family, he embarks on a harrowing journey to save them from the most terrifying foe imaginable: himself.
Directed by Alik Sakharov, Jakob Verbruggen, Roxann Dawson, Logan George, Celine HeldCast Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, Dayo OkeniyiAmazon Prime VideoApple TV Plus -
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Lucky
crime · drama · mystery & thriller
When a multi-million-dollar heist goes sideways, con artist Lucky is forced to go on the run. Pursued by both the FBI and a ruthless crime boss, Lucky must fight for her life—and a way out.
Directed by Jonathan van Tulleken, Jet Wilkinson, Greg YaitanesCast Anya Taylor-Joy, Annette Bening, Clifton Collins Jr., Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Timothy OlyphantApple TV Plus -
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Slow Horses
drama · thriller
Follow a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents—and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb—as they navigate the espionage world's smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.
Directed by Adam Randall, Saul Metzstein, James Hawes, Jeremy Lovering, Robert McKillopCast Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, Saskia Reeves, Christopher ChungApple TV Plus -
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Shrinking
comedy · drama
Jimmy is struggling to grieve the loss of his wife while being a dad, friend, and therapist. He decides to try a new approach with everyone in his path: unfiltered, brutal honesty. Will it make things better—or unleash uproarious chaos?
Directed by Randall Keenan Winston, James Ponsoldt, Zach Braff, Anu Valia, Ry Russo-YoungCast Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Lukita Maxwell, Jason Segel, Michael UrieApple TV Plus -
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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
action · adventure · drama · war
After an abrupt and violent encounter with a French warship inflicts severe damage upon his ship, a captain of the British Royal Navy begins a chase over two oceans to capture or destroy the enemy, though he must weigh his commitment to duty and ferocious pursuit of glory against the safety of his devoted crew, including the ship's thoughtful surgeon, his best friend.
Directed by Peter WeirCast Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, James D'Arcy, Edward Woodall, Chris LarkinApple TV Plus -
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Women in Blue
crime · drama
In 1971, four women defy convention and join Mexico's first female police force, only to discover it's a publicity stunt to distract the media from a serial killer. As the body count grows, they make a pact to bring the killer to justice.
Directed by Fernando Rovzar, J.M Cravioto, Alfonso Pineda Ulloa, Sara SeligmanCast Bárbara Mori, Ximena Sariñana, Miguel Rodarte, Natalia Téllez, Amorita RasgadoApple TV Plus -
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Sugar
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
An enigmatic private detective struggles with personal demons as he investigates the disappearance of a Hollywood producer's beloved granddaughter.
Directed by Fernando Meirelles, Adam Arkin, Michael Morris, Adam Bernstein, Amat EscalanteCast Colin Farrell, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, James Cromwell, Amy Ryan, Dennis BoutsikarisApple TV Plus -
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Troy
action & adventure · history · war & military · made in europe
In year 1250 B.C. during the late Bronze age, two emerging nations begin to clash. Paris, the Trojan prince, convinces Helen, Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus, and sail with him back to Troy. After Menelaus finds out that his wife was taken by the Trojans, he asks his brother Agamemnon to help him get her back. Agamemnon sees this as an opportunity for power. They set off with 1,000 ships holding 50,000 Greeks to Troy.
Directed by Wolfgang PetersenCast Julian Glover, Brian Cox, Nathan Jones, Adoni Maropis, Jacob SmithApple TV Plus -
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Come from Away
comedy · drama · musical
Filmed live on Broadway, the Tony Award-winning musical tells the remarkable true story of 38 flights grounded in a small Canadian town on September 11, 2001. As the locals host these “come from aways,” they come together and find hope.
Directed by Christopher AshleyCast Petrina Bromley, Jenn Colella, De'Lon Grant, Joel Hatch, Tony LePageApple TV Plus -
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For All Mankind
drama · sci-fi
Explore 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.
Directed by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan, Dan Liu, Meera Menon, Sylvain White, Andrew StantonCast Coral Peña, Wrenn Schmidt, Joel Kinnaman, Cynthy Wu, Krys MarshallApple TV Plus -
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Pluribus
drama · sci-fi
The most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness.
Directed by Gordon Smith, Vince Gilligan, Adam Bernstein, Melissa Bernstein, Zetna FuentesCast Rhea Seehorn, Karolina Wydra, Carlos-Manuel Vesga, Miriam Shor, Soledad CamposApple TV Plus -
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The Social Network
drama
In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programmer Mark Zuckerberg begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, Mark is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but his unprecedented success leads to both personal and legal complications when he ends up on the receiving end of two lawsuits, one involving his former friend.
Directed by David FincherCast Jesse Eisenberg, Rooney Mara, Bryan Barter, Dustin Fitzsimons, Joseph MazzelloApple TV Plus -
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The Sixth Sense
drama · mystery · thriller
Following an unexpected tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe meets a nine year old boy named Cole Sear, who is hiding a dark secret.
Directed by M. Night ShyamalanCast Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette, Olivia Williams, Trevor MorganApple TV PlusPeacock Premium -
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Severance
drama · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
Mark leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives. When a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, it begins a journey to discover the truth about their jobs.
Directed by Ben Stiller, Aoife McArdle, Uta Briesewitz, Samuel Donovan, Jessica Lee GagnéCast Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, Tramell Tillman, Jen TullockApple TV Plus -
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Margo's Got Money Troubles
comedy · drama
The daughter of a former Hooter's waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, Margo is a recent college dropout and aspiring writer. Faced with a new baby, mounting pile of bills, and dwindling number of ways to pay them, Margo must find a way forward.
Directed by Dearbhla Walsh, Kate Herron, Alice SeabrightCast Elle Fanning, Nick Offerman, Greg Kinnear, Michelle Pfeiffer, Thaddea GrahamApple TV Plus -
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The Crowded Room
biography · crime · drama · mystery · thriller
In 1979 Manhattan, a young man is arrested for a shocking crime — and an unlikely investigator must solve the mystery behind it.
Directed by Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold, Kornél Mundruczó, Alan TaylorCast Tom Holland, Amanda Seyfried, Sasha Lane, Will Chase, Lior RazApple TV Plus
Wrapping Up
Whether you want something tense, funny, thoughtful, or a little bit of everything, this roundup gives you a solid place to start. From Silo and Dark Matter to Ted Lasso and Shrinking, the lineup covers the kinds of shows and films people keep coming back to. If you’re deciding what to queue up next on Apple TV Plus, bookmark this page and check back when you need a fresh recommendation. It’s updated regularly, so the list stays useful as new releases and standout favorites change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is this list updated?
We refresh this list regularly as titles are added or removed from streaming catalogs, so rankings and availability stay current.
Do I need a Apple TV Plus subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Apple TV Plus. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026