Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on AppleTV+, Including ‘Stick’

Craving something new on AppleTV+ You are in the right spot. This mix leans into fresh premieres and the service’s standout originals so you spend less time searching and more time actually watching.

We built this list with recent arrivals at the front of the line and with room for the flagship series that define AppleTV+. Expect sharp writing, polished craft, and the kind of stories that keep you up for one more episode. Grab your snacks and start here.

‘Chief of War’ (2025)

This sweeping historical epic follows leaders fighting for the soul of the Hawaiian Islands and it never loses sight of family and tradition. The production is big and the character work is grounded which gives the show an intimate pulse inside grand scale storytelling.

Choose this when you want an experience that feels both cinematic and personal. The battles hit hard, the strategy is clear, and the emotion carries through every scene.

‘Stick’ (2025–)

A gifted athlete and a once promising coach try to rebuild their lives through the game they love and the result is funny and heartfelt. The show is less about trophies and more about grit, pride, and the slow work of believing in yourself again.

You do not need to know a single rule to get hooked. The humor lands, the character beats feel true, and the small victories add up in a way that makes you root for everyone.

‘Smoke’ (2025)

A driven investigator teams with a sharp detective to chase a string of fires that point to a larger threat. Clues surface through embers and whispers and the show keeps the tension steady while letting the characters breathe.

It is moody without feeling bleak and patient without dragging. If you want a mystery that rewards close attention, start with this one.

‘The Studio’ (2025–)

A new boss takes charge of a chaotic movie studio and tries to keep egos, budgets, and dreams in the same room. The jokes come from people who clearly know the business and the satire still leaves room for affection.

Watch for the big personalities and stay for the scramble to make something worth making. It is bright, fast, and loaded with little details that film lovers will spot right away.

‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ (2025–)

A hedge fund manager falls out of his perfect life and slips into small time crime while his suburb looks on. The tone swings from anxious to hilarious and the ensemble sparks in every scene.

It is a caper with heart and a character study with bite. If you like messy choices and consequences that spiral in clever ways, this will pull you in quickly.

‘Foundation’ (2021–)

Across the far future, empires rise and fall while a few believers fight to save what they can. The ideas are gigantic and the worlds feel real which makes the spectacle hit harder.

Pick this when you want science fiction that asks big questions and still delivers jaw dropping moments. It is ambitious, thoughtful, and endlessly watchable.

‘Severance’ (2022–)

Office workers split their memories between job and home and then try to live with what that means. The premise is eerie, the design is meticulous, and the emotion sneaks up on you.

It is the rare puzzle that cares as much about people as it does about clues. When you want something tense, elegant, and unforgettable, queue up this series.

‘Shrinking’ (2023–)

A therapist starts telling the truth the way he sees it and it turns his life inside out. Breakthroughs arrive with jokes and the show finds warmth in the mess.

It is honest without getting heavy and sweet without getting sticky. When you need comfort that still has a spine, this is the right call.

‘Acapulco’ (2021–2025)

A resort tale unfolds across past and present as a young man chases success without losing himself. The colors pop, the music moves, and the story keeps finding new grace notes.

It is breezy and full of feeling which makes it perfect for a relaxed weekend watch. Expect big smiles, a few tears, and a longing to book a beach trip.

‘Ted Lasso’ (2020–2023)

An upbeat coach takes over a skeptical club and turns belief into a habit. The jokes arrive fast and the heart stays front and center because the show never dodges hard truths.

When you want a mood boost that still feels honest, start here. It is the comfort watch that keeps on giving.

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