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

If you’re planning a cozy Apple TV+ weekend, there’s a strong mix of brand-new debuts, buzzy returners, and a few tentpole originals worth catching up on. Using this week’s lineup and recent highlights, we pulled together ten series that cover sci-fi, thrillers, workplace drama, period comedy, and standout nonfiction. New titles lead the way, followed by flagship Apple originals and a couple of widely loved staples you can finally cross off your list. Queue these up, pick your mood, and you’re set.

‘Pluribus’ (2025–)

Vince Gilligan’s genre-blending drama follows Carol Sturka, a woman mysteriously unaffected when a wave of enforced happiness sweeps the globe. Rhea Seehorn leads the cast, with a two-episode premiere followed by weekly releases to keep the story unfolding steadily. Apple’s rollout notes a nine-episode first season and positions the show as the service’s current viewership leader. Recent coverage also highlights that it set a platform record for most-watched drama.

‘Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars’ (2025–)

This docuseries takes viewers inside high-stakes restaurant inspections with rare access to anonymous Michelin reviewers. Episodes follow chefs across multiple cities while tracking how service, consistency, and detail influence star decisions. Official materials confirm the inspector-focused format and the show’s international scope. It’s structured for weekly drops, making it easy to sample an episode between heavier dramas.

‘Down Cemetery Road’ (2025–)

Adapted from Mick Herron’s novel, this UK thriller kicks off with a suburban house explosion and a missing girl that pull an ordinary neighbor and a private investigator into a widening conspiracy. Apple’s listing confirms the creative leads and principal cast. Production notes connect the tone to Herron’s broader spy world while keeping the story separate from other Slough House characters. Expect a tight episode count and a focused mystery arc.

‘The Last Frontier’ (2025–)

Set after a prison transport crash in Alaska, a U.S. marshal leads a sprawling manhunt across harsh terrain as dozens of fugitives scatter. Series materials outline a thriller created by Jon Bokenkamp and Richard D’Ovidio with Apple Studios producing. The season is planned around an eight-episode chase structure, emphasizing location work and escalating cases. It’s built for steady, week-over-week momentum.

‘Palm Royale’ (2024–)

A period dramedy set in Palm Beach high society, this series follows Maxine Simmons as she hustles for entry into the town’s most exclusive circles. The ensemble features Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, Allison Janney, and more, with creators and directors shaping an arch, glamorous look at status and reinvention. Release materials confirm an ongoing run on Apple TV+. Episode guides detail cast, trailers, and synopsis info for easy catch-up.

‘WondLa’ (2024–2025)

Based on Tony DiTerlizzi’s book trilogy, this animated sci-fi adventure follows Eva Nine as she leaves her underground home and explores the alien world of Orbona with new allies. Apple’s schedule places the series in this week’s arrivals, with voice roles from Jeanine Mason, Teri Hatcher, Brad Garrett, and others. The production comes from Skydance Animation and Gotham Group. Listings note a multi-season plan that concludes with a final run.

‘Prehistoric Planet’ (2022–2025)

This landmark natural-history series uses photoreal visual effects and field-style filmmaking to portray Late Cretaceous life as informed by current research. The latest installments feature narration led by veteran nature presenters and music from a team headed by Hans Zimmer. Visual effects are handled by MPC, with executive producers Jon Favreau and Mike Gunton. New episodes are included in this week’s Apple TV+ slate.

‘Slow Horses’ (2022–)

The acclaimed spy drama centers on MI5 misfits at Slough House under the brutally frank Jackson Lamb. Apple’s pages track its multi-season progression and confirm the current season’s schedule. Episode hubs collect trailers, recaps, and cast details to help newcomers jump in fast. It’s an easy binge that still lands weekly when new chapters are active.

‘Invasion’ (2021–)

Told through multiple viewpoints on several continents, this sci-fi series chronicles humanity’s response to an alien threat. Official listings outline the show’s global structure and confirm the latest season’s weekly cadence. The platform’s episode guide organizes storylines by region, making it simple to follow specific character arcs. It’s positioned among this week’s most-watched Apple offerings.

‘The Morning Show’ (2019–)

Apple’s flagship newsroom drama examines the pressures inside a major morning broadcast as anchors and executives navigate power shifts and industry upheaval. The landing page highlights the ensemble led by Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon and details the newest season’s setup. New viewers can start at the beginning or jump straight to recent episodes using the platform’s season gallery. It remains a cornerstone title on the service.

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