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The weekend is almost here and so is the list of binge-worthy shows and films on Apple TV+. The streaming platform is attracting a worldwide audience through high-quality content and whether you're craving spine-chilling horror, exciting thrillers, or comforting dramas, it has something for everyone.
Since Halloween is around the corner, you'll find a spooky pick below, and make sure to explore other films and shows mentioned, as they have been chosen to make this weekend an engaging one.
While Apple TV+ subscribers can only enjoy shows and films, others having an Apple One subscription can also enjoy music, news, and many more along with the content.
Without further delay, below is the list you can refer to make this weekend a memorable one!
Five shows and films for this weekend on Apple TV+
1) The Afterparty
Genre: Comedy, Mystery
The Afterparty currently has two seasons and follows a murder at a high-school reunion. This show has a perfect blend of comedic elements and mystery, as each episode will allow fans to see the murder through the lens of different characters.
Their ideas on how the murder took place, make the show intriguing and fun to watch. So, if you're into this genre this weekend, make sure to stream it.
The cast of The Afterparty includes Sam Richardson, Zoe Chao, Poppy Liu, Zack Woods, Tiffany Haddish, and many more.
2) The Changeling
Genre: Horror, Fantasy
This TV series revolves around the fairytale turned into a nightmare of a couple, after exploring an alternate New York City. Featuring LaKeith Stanfield as Apollo and Clark Backo as Emma, The Changeling is adapted from Victor LaValle's novel of the same name.
It begins with Apollo and Emma falling in love, welcoming their first child, and facing a world they didn't know ever existed. The first season came out in 2023 and has eight episodes for you to binge-watch.
The show's writer Kelly Marcel told the Los Angeles Times that "The show works on many different levels" and also reflects on women's health after birth. Overall, The Changeling could be a thought-provoking series you might like.
3) Women in Blue
Genre: Crime Drama
Women in Blue is another hit TV series with its first season out and inspired by the true events. It features four resilient women, determined to prove their abilities and skills while working in a a male-dominated police force in 1970s Mexico.
They were the first women to join the police force, but later discovered that their involvement was only a publicity stunt. Despite that, the four women decide to take down criminals while navigating through various societal challenges faced by women during that time.
It stars Bárbara Mori, Amorita Rasgado, Natalia Téllez, and Ximena Sariñana in the leading roles of the first women police force.
4) Napoleon
Genre: War/Action
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott, and featuring Hollywood's A-lister Joaquin Phoenix as the titular figure, this 2023 film could be your this weekend's war/action pick. Napoleon focuses on the unsettling events in the life of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and the story of his success and failure.
While Bonaparte is facing challenges as an emperor, his complicated relationship with his wife Josephine intensifies his problems. Apart from Phoenix, the cast includes Vanessa Kirby as Josephine, Tahar Rahim as Paul Barras, Rupert Everett as Duke of Wellington, and other actors in different roles.
5) The Instigators
Genre: Comedy/Thriller
The Instigators is gathering attention they truly deserve, as it showcases how a well-planned heist goes wrong. The Instigators focuses on Matt Damon, a former Marine struggling with financial problems and Casey Affleck an ex-con artist.
The two then team up to initiate a big heist crafted by a high-profile crime boss, but before the robbery happens, things go out of their control. The film touches upon comedic elements as Rory and Cobby find the robbery location more chaotic than expected, delaying their plan and introducing exciting characters.
The above-mentioned shows and films are available on Apple TV+
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