Here Are the Best Shows to Stream this Weekend on Apple TV+, Including ‘Platonic’

Apple TV+ is mixing brand new originals with returning favorites right now, which makes it easy to line up a weekend watchlist. There are fresh premieres, big scale science fiction, workplace and relationship comedies, and a historical epic led by a major star. Everything below focuses on what is available to stream on Apple TV+ this week, with details on what each project covers and who is behind it.

To keep things simple, the picks pull from this week’s arrivals and the service’s current standouts. Each entry includes what the show is about along with key cast and creative credits so you can jump in with a clear picture of the people and ideas that drive it.

‘Chief of War’ (2025)

This historical drama follows the unification of the Hawaiian Islands and centers on alliances and conflicts that shaped the region. The series was created by Jason Momoa and Thomas Paʻa Sibbett, with Momoa leading the cast and the story emphasizing language and culture throughout its episodes.

Apple Studios produces the series for Apple TV+, and the production uses large scale location work to stage period battles and political maneuvering. The season structure follows key figures as power shifts and leadership decisions change the course of events.

‘Smoke’ (2025)

‘Smoke’ arrives as an Apple TV+ original built for serialized storytelling with each chapter moving a central mystery or conflict forward. The creative approach favors an atmospheric presentation that reveals character history while the plot advances.

The project is backed by Apple Studios for the platform and is organized for weekly conversation as new episodes land. The format supports ongoing reveals and relationship shifts that develop as the season continues.

‘Stick’ (2025)

‘Stick’ is presented as a new Apple TV+ original with a clear premise designed to unfold across multiple episodes. The season introduces its setting and stakes early, then expands the world as the ensemble’s storylines intersect.

Apple Studios supports the series for global distribution on Apple TV+. The production emphasizes character arcs that grow over time, with the writers room shaping plot turns to carry momentum from week to week.

‘The Studio’ (2025)

Set inside a modern production hub, ‘The Studio’ follows the day to day creative grind of making entertainment, using an ensemble to track how projects are built from pitch to delivery. The show is developed under the Apple Studios banner for the service.

The series is structured as a scripted workplace narrative with recurring characters whose responsibilities and relationships drive each episode. Apple TV+ serves as the exclusive home, with details on the full cast and season rollout handled by the platform.

‘Invasion’ (2021– )

Created by Simon Kinberg and David Weil, this global science fiction drama tracks ordinary people whose lives intersect as a hostile alien force advances across Earth. The ensemble includes Golshifteh Farahani, Shamier Anderson, Shioli Kutsuna, and Billy Barratt, with earlier episodes featuring music by Max Richter.

A new season begins this week on Apple TV+ with one episode available and weekly installments following on Fridays. Executive production comes from Kinberg and Weil, and the new chapter continues the story with evolved predators while core characters converge for the first time.

‘Shrinking’ (2023– )

‘Shrinking’ follows a therapist who starts breaking the rules with his clients while processing his own grief. The cast features Jason Segel in the lead with Harrison Ford in a key role and Jessica Williams as part of the main ensemble.

The series comes from creators Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein, and Jason Segel and runs as a half hour comedy on Apple TV+. Episodes focus on the therapeutic process and the consequences of unfiltered honesty, with storylines built from case notes and character history.

‘Platonic’ (2023– )

‘Platonic’ follows two former best friends who reconnect in adulthood and find that their renewed friendship upends the routines they once relied on. Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen star, bringing sharp dialogue and a focus on everyday situations.

Created by Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco, the series is produced for Apple TV+ as a half hour comedy set in Los Angeles. The show uses a supporting ensemble to shape each episode’s conflict while the leads navigate career pressure and family obligations.

‘Severance’ (2022– )

‘Severance’ focuses on employees at a mysterious corporation who undergo a procedure that separates their work memories from their personal lives. Adam Scott leads the cast with Britt Lower, John Turturro, Patricia Arquette, and Zach Cherry in central roles.

The series was created by Dan Erickson, with Ben Stiller directing multiple episodes and guiding the visual approach. Apple TV+ produces the show with an emphasis on precise design and recurring motifs, and the writing reveals how the procedure affects relationships inside and outside the office.

‘Foundation’ (2021– )

Based on the novels by Isaac Asimov, ‘Foundation’ follows mathematician Hari Seldon’s plan to preserve knowledge as a galactic empire declines. Jared Harris portrays Hari Seldon, with Lee Pace as Brother Day and Lou Llobell and Leah Harvey in major roles.

Developed for television by David S Goyer and Josh Friedman, the series is produced by Skydance Television for Apple TV+. The adaptation organizes planet spanning stories around psychohistory and long term timelines that connect characters across generations.

‘Acapulco’ (2021– 2025)

‘Acapulco’ tells the story of Máximo Gallardo as he looks back on his start in the luxury resort world during his youth. Eugenio Derbez serves as the older narrator while Enrique Arrizon leads as the younger version of the character, and the show weaves Spanish and English across bright resort settings.

Created by Austin Winsberg, Eduardo Cisneros, and Jason Shuman, the series is produced for Apple TV+ with an ensemble playing coworkers, friends, and family at the Las Colinas resort. The story draws inspiration from the tone of ‘How to Be a Latin Lover’ while building original plotlines around class, romance, and career turning points.

Tell us which Apple TV+ show you are starting this weekend and share your thoughts in the comments.