What to Watch on Apple TV Plus 2026
What to watch on Apple TV Plus right now: Ted Lasso, Slow Horses, Dark Matter, Mayday and more of the best shows and movies.
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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Ted Lasso
Won 13 Emmys Outstanding Comedy Series (2021) · 61 nominations
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 PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Slow Horses
Won 3 Emmys 2x Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series · 23 nominations
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 ChungAmazon Prime VideoApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Dark Matter
1 Emmy nomination
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 PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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The Last First: Winter K2
documentary
K2's first winter ascent claimed 5 lives, revealing modern alpinism's struggles with commercialization, social media impact, and conflicts between marginalized climbers and traditional elites.
Directed by Amir Bar-LevCast Muhammad Ali Sadpara, Nirmal Purja, Colin O'BradyApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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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 PlusMore details on IMDb →
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Widow's Bay
Won 14 Emmys Outstanding Comedy Series (2026) · 19 nominations
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 PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Brothers
comedy
McConaughey and Harrelson they try to live together on a Texas ranch. That close space puts their friendship to the test.
Directed by Trent O'Donnell, Jason WinerCast Matthew McConaughey, Ella Grace Helton, Woody Harrelson, Barry Corbin, Natalie MartinezApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Silo
2 Emmy nominations
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 PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Last Seen
crime · drama · mystery & thriller
When emergency dispatcher Ian Ridley receives a frantic call from a teenager he believes could be his long-missing daughter, he stops at nothing to find her.
Directed by Christian SchwochowCast Patrick Brammall, Maxine Peake, Carolyn Bock, Brendan Cowell, Daniel HenshallApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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The Social Network
Won 3 Oscars Best Picture (2011) · 8 nominations
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 PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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The Sixth Sense
6 Oscar nominations Best Picture (2000)
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 MorganNetflixHuluApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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28 Days Later
drama · horror · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
Four weeks after a mysterious, incurable virus spreads throughout the United Kingdom, a handful of survivors try to find sanctuary.
Directed by Danny BoyleCast Alex Palmer, Bindu De Stoppani, Jukka Hiltunen, David Schneider, Cillian MurphyApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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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 PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Pluribus
Won 6 Emmys Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (2026) · 18 nominations
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 PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Your Friends & Neighbors
2 Emmy nominations Outstanding Drama Series (2026)
crime · drama
When a financial titan suddenly finds himself divorced and jobless, he starts robbing his wealthy neighbors to stay afloat. Stealing from his own social circle strangely exhilarates him—but he gradually gets tangled in a deadly web.
Directed by Stephanie Laing, Greg Yaitanes, Craig Gillespie, Phil Abraham, Stacie PassonCast Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, Hoon Lee, Lena HallApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars
1 BAFTA TV Award nomination
documentary
Experience thrilling highs and crushing lows as the world's best chefs pursue the ultimate accolade: a Michelin Star. These anonymous inspectors have never let anyone in on their mysterious ways, until now.
Directed by Brent Gundesen, James CallumCast Jesse Burgess, Nicolai Tram, Dae Kim, Bobby Kwak, Jacob PotashnickApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Tropic Thunder
1 Oscar nomination Best Supporting Actor (2009)
action · comedy · war
A group of self-absorbed actors set out to make the most expensive war film ever. After ballooning costs force the studio to cancel the movie, the frustrated director refuses to stop shooting, leading his cast into the jungles of Southeast Asia, where they encounter real bad guys.
Directed by Ben StillerCast Jeff Kahn, Robert Downey Jr., Anthony Ruivivar, Jack Black, Jay BaruchelHuluApple TV PlusParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Severance
Won 10 Emmys Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (2025) · 41 nominations
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 PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
3 Emmy nominations
animation · comedy · family
Join the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron, and Linus patiently awaits a pumpkin patch miracle.
Directed by Bill MelendezCast Peter Robbins, Christopher Shea, Sally Dryer, Cathy Steinberg, Ann AltieriApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Insomnia
drama · mystery & thriller
A Los Angeles detective chases a murder suspect in a remote Alaskan town.
Directed by Christopher NolanCast Al Pacino, Martin Donovan, Oliver 'Ole' Zemen, Hilary Swank, Paul DooleyApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb →
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.