Among a plethora of streaming services, Apple TV+ is attempting to differentiate itself by growing its catalog of original shows. Apple TV+ offers movies, shows, and an organizational platform for anyone with Apple products, so they can have all of their programs in one place. The best and most underutilized part of Apple TV+ is its original programming, specifically, its shows.

Apple TV+'s shows have been thrust into the spotlight with the success of Ted Lasso. However, Apple TV+ has a lot more to offer. It has critically acclaimed shows that cover a multitude of genres, and while Hulu and Netflix have been creating original content for much longer, Apple is beginning to make a name for itself with big stars and big awards surrounding their shows. If you are looking for your next favorite TV show, Apple TV+ is the best place to go. If the service has almost too much content for you to find your new favorite show, then take a look at the best of the bunch here for a perfect place to start.

Updated June 2023: To keep the article fresh and relevant by adding more information and entries, this article has been updated by Yosra Iagha.

10 Mythic Quest (2020 – present)

The cast of the television series Mythic Quest
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Mythic Quest is a comedy from the creators of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. It follows a fictional game development company that must work together to expand and improve its game, but of course, chaos often ensues. An ensemble comedy, Mythic Quest develops interesting characters, with different motivations, who must work together to complete the same goal. The workplace comedy is a bit of a tired genre, but Mythic Quest breathes new life by bringing the genre into a newer and popular, but still not well-known, workplace environment.

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Game development is a newer career and thus many don't think of it as a normal 9-5. Mythic Quest humanizes game development and developers while also drawing great comedy from it. Mythic Quest has aired for three seasons and two special episodes, and Apple TV+ has renewed it for season four. If you're looking for a new comedy, now is the time to watch Mythic Quest.

9 Schmigadoon! (2021 – present)

Dove Cameron in Schmigadoon
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One of the funniest shows on Apple TV+, Schmigadoon! is a musical parody. Based on a multitude of musicals from the 1940s and '50s, and drawing its title from Brigadoon, this show puts a modern twist on them all. Schmigadoon! follows a troubled couple who go on a hiking trip to repair their relationship when they stumble upon a magical town trapped in the Golden Age of musicals.

The show not only has a star-studded cast but has some great music to boot, and is breezily funny. It has a mass appeal, but is especially for musical theater fans far and wide, and is a show for theater kids, adults, and geeks alike. The highly anticipated second season was just released, and we can enjoy both of the critically acclaimed seasons of Schmigadoon! now.

8 Shrinking (2023)

Jason Segel and Harrison Ford in Apple TV Plus' Shrinking
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Jason Segel, known for his comedic talent, has joined forces with some principals of the warm-hearted show Ted Lasso to bring us a fresh take on the world of therapy. Together, they have crafted Shrinking, a comedy-drama about Jimmy Laird (Segel), a therapist grieving the loss of his wife and reconnecting with his daughter and patients.

Laird's therapy practice takes a life-changing turn as he ignores the ethical barriers by expressing his unfiltered thoughts to his patients. A witty and comforting show about the transformative power – and potential dangers – of radical honesty, Shrinking received generally favorable reviews and was renewed for a second season.

7 Bad Sisters (2022 – present)

Bad Sisters' cast
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This Irish dark comedy, adapted from the Belgian thriller Clan, follows the story of five sisters – Eva (Sharon Horgan), Grace (Anne-Marie Duff), Ursula (Eva Birthistle), Bibi (Sarah Greene), and Becka (Eve Hewson) – who make a vow to protect each other after losing their parents in a car accident. When Grace's abusive and controlling husband dies, investigators become suspicious that the sisters may have been involved in a mystery murder.

Bad Sisters opens at the memorial service, leaving the big question on everyone's mind: how exactly did the sisters pull off this perfect crime? If you're a fan of Big Little Lies, then you absolutely must check out this series.

6 For All Mankind (2019 – present)

Shantel VanSanten in For All Mankind
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Following an alternate timeline of the Space Race between the US and USSR, For All Mankind begs the question, what if the Space Race never ended? In the show, the Soviets reach the moon before the Americans. When this happens, the Americans refuse to give up and choose instead to continue attempting to outdo their counterparts. Could women go to the moon? Families? Children? Could people live on the moon? Episodes of For All Mankind strive to answer all of these questions and often does.

The second season was 100% Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes despite more minimal commercial success. Perhaps because of its critical acclaim, Apple continues to renew the show, because critics and fans just keep coming back. If you love space and a little science fiction, prep for season four of For All Mankind by binging the first three seasons now.

5 Dickinson (2019 – 2021)

Dickinson in a red dress in the foggy night
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As one of the first shows to be released on the platform, Dickinson is one of Apple TV+'s introduced the world to the offbeat, creative potential of the streaming network. Dickinson was also one of the most well-written shows of Apple's first batch of original programming, following famed poet Emily Dickinson as she navigates writing, sexuality, family, and the disintegration of the world she used to know. Emily Dickinson was a very secretive person when she was alive, and her work only garnered appreciation after her death; Dickinson's sexuality has long been a question, as she never married and lived with her parents her entire life.

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While we may never know the truth, Dickinson takes this opportunity to explore the possibilities that may be within the great writer's love life. The show also reads as a sort of coming-of-age story, just one set in the 19th century with an extremely modern sensibility. As people tended to marry early then, the show centers around 17-23-year-olds looking to get married and have children; that's what was coming-of-age at that time, for better or (definitely) worse. Dickinson finished its run after season three, which wrapped at the end of 2021 in a delightful way. If you're looking for a show to binge in full, Dickinson is a perfect option.

4 Severance (2022 – present)

Adam Scott and Britt Lower in Severance
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The Apple TV+ dystopian sci-fi show Severance has become one of the most acclaimed shows of 2022. Wonderfully tense and original, Severance follows the complex story of Lumon Industries employees who undergo a procedure that divides their brains into work and home halves. Adam Scott's character, a widower named Mark S., enrolls in the 'severance' program, but a new rebellious colleague, Helly R. (Britt Lower), forces him to challenge his perspective and discover the truth about Lumon Industries.

With 14 Emmy nominations and the honor of being the only series to win two major categories (Best Drama and Best New Series) at the Writers Guild Awards, it's safe to say that Severance made waves in the industry. Now fans eagerly anticipate Severance's second season.

3 Ted Lasso (2020 – 2023)

Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso
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If you haven't heard of Ted Lasso, you simply must be living under a rock. Ted Lasso is objectively the most famous and awarded show on Apple TV+. Originally made as an NBC Sports promo, Ted Lasso quickly became one of the best shows on any streaming platform and is probably responsible for the boom in Apple TV memberships. The show follows an American Division II College Football coach as he is hired to coach Premier League Soccer in London. The idea is a bit outlandish, but that's what makes it fun, allowing the show to build up the characters in the kookiest and most enjoyable ways.

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The characters of Ted Lasso are what make it great, and their innate kindness to one another is crucially important in these divisive times. Despite the show being named after the main character, it truly is an ensemble comedy. Jason Sudeikis certainly does an amazing job as Ted Lasso, but he would be a lot less funny without the amazing acting from Brett Goldstein, Juno Temple, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster, Brendan Hunt, Nick Mohammed, and the rest of the cast. The people are what make Ted Lasso great, that and its good old-fashioned optimism. Season 3 is now on the screens, so if you're one of the five people on the planet who've never watched Ted Lasso, now is the time.

2 Home Before Dark (2020 – present)

Hilde from Home Before Dark
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Home Before Dark is a dramatic mystery Apple TV+ show based on the real-life story of award-winning reporter Hilde Lysiak. Hilde (Brooklynn Prince) is only 9 years old when she moves from the big city of Brooklyn to a small coastal town where her father Matt (Jim Sturgess) grew up. The child's curious nature and sharp wits lead her to start uncovering the details of a cold case about a child's abduction (her father's former best friend) that took place in the 1980s. At first, the police dismiss her and underestimate her potential in putting two and two together and probing for the truth.

Hilde's undeniable gift, however, quickly wins everyone over; especially as she keeps bringing in strong leads in the case. The creators of the show, Dana Fox and Dara Resnik did a marvelous job in writing a complex, truly gifted character that still sounds like a 9-year-old. The show is very interesting to watch especially for murder mystery fans and for those who love watching a TV show made mainly from the fresh perspective of a child. The series is expected to be back for an equally thrilling and delightful third season on August 11, 2023.

1 Foundation (2021 – present)

The cast of Foundation
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The Foundation saga is set in the future and follows a group of exiled humans scattered around the planets of the galaxy and living under the strong dominion of the Galactic Empire. Hari Seldon (Jared Harris), the mathematician of the group predicts the unavoidable fall and destruction of the empire. The purpose that keeps the group of humans working together consists in preserving the ways of life and the foundations of traditions for the next generation of the new empire to stand on solid ground.

The Apple TV+ show is based on the highly celebrated author Isaac Asimov’s famous three books. Although the show departs from the books in some minor details, it stays faithful to its premise and its themes of hope in humanity and the struggle for survival. Those who thought the ending is a little obscure will be glad to know that things will definitely get clearer as the second season is rumored to be in July.