Since its inception, Apple TV+ has been churning out one good show after the other. What is interesting here is that till now there is no specific genre or type that Apple TV+ shows follow.
From science fiction to drama, from documentaries to book adaptations, every genre has been done by this streaming service and has impressed the audience. As the year nears its end and the festive season arrives, here is a list of 5 Apple TV+ shows that will keep you hooked.
The shows mentioned here cover a wide variety of themes, and given their storylines, they are all binge-worthy. Read on to find the shows that will keep you hooked this festive season.
The article is based on the author’s own opinions.
Top 5 shows to binge on Apple TV+
Disclaimer
Marking the television debut of Alfonso Cuarón, Disclaimer is adapted from Renée Knight's novel by the same name. The show stars Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett. It follows her character, Catherine, a documentarian who finds her life turned upside down when she receives a book that has secrets she has kept hidden for a long time.
Besides Cate Blanchett, the show also stars Sacha Baron Cohen and Kevin Kline. Through its seven episodes, the audience is given sneak peeks into Catherine’s life. With its gripping storyline, the show will keep you on edge till the very end.
The show deals with themes of darkness and violence. Featuring some impressive performances and an exciting pace, Disclaimer might just be your perfect binge for a cold night.
Also Read: Is Disclaimer based on a true story? Details explored
Manhunt
Monica Beletsky’s Manhunt features Tobias Menzies in his career-best role. Menzies plays the role of Edwin Stanton, the man who led the mission to capture John Wilkes Booth, following President Abraham Lincoln’s murder.
The team behind the Apple TV+ show has beautifully brought out the importance of this moment in history and how it was a turning point. Everything that Lincoln stood for could have gone to waste and therefore it was essential for justice to be served.
The show is extremely well-made and would especially appeal to people who love to watch historical dramas that are not overly dramatic or too far from the truth.
Sunny
Created by Katie Robbins, Sunny on Apple TV+ follows Rashida Jones’ Suzie as she is given a robot to help her through her grief, following the disappearance of her husband and son in a supposed plane crash.
However, it turns out that Suzie ends up partnering with the robot that was created by her husband. Together, they form an unlikely team and start investigating the disappearance of her husband and son as they realize the truth might be something different than what she had been told.
The show is quite surprising in terms of narrative elements. The story is emotionally moving making it a perfect binge-worthy watch and one of the best shows on Apple TV+.
Presumed Innocent
Created by David E. Kelley, Presumed Innocent is based on the book of the same name, written by Scott Turow. The show stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Rusty Sabich, a Chicago prosecuting attorney, whose life is turned upside down after his name gets entangled with a horrific murder.
This Apple TV+ show marks the television debut of Jake Gyllenhaal whose acting is one of the many perks of the show. The narrative is tight and the twists and turns just keep coming, making it a bingeable watch.
Also Read: Presumed Innocent Ending Explained: Who was the killer in the Apple TV+ drama?
Lady in the Lake
Another book adaptation, Lady in the Lake on Apple TV+ is a 7-episode thriller that is based on Laura Lippman's book of the same name. The show also marks the television debut of Natalie Portman as Maddie Schwartz. A woman whose life collides with Cleo Sherwood, leading to extreme consequences.
Lady in the Lake combines surreality with the theme of a thriller and the result is an enjoyable and ambitious piece of television. The visuals and screenplay are gorgeous and the storyline is tight enough to make one devour the show in one go.
Trending
Stay tuned to SoapCentral for more updates on TV shows and more!
Reply
