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

If you’re looking for something fresh on Apple TV+ this weekend, here are ten timely picks drawn from this week’s arrivals and the service’s current most-watched lineup—covering new premieres, returning seasons, and signature originals across drama, comedy, sci-fi, documentary, and travel.

‘Down Cemetery Road’ (2025)

Landing Wednesday, October 29 on Apple TV+, ‘Down Cemetery Road’ adapts Mick Herron’s mystery about a suspected gas explosion and a missing child that pull amateur sleuth Sarah Tucker into a larger web of secrets. Ruth Wilson leads as Sarah, with Emma Thompson as private investigator Zoë Boehm. The series is written by Morwenna Banks and directed by Natalie Bailey. It promises an Oxford-set investigation with layered cover-ups and slow-burn revelations.

‘Mr. Scorsese’ (2025)

This five-episode docuseries offers an in-depth portrait of Martin Scorsese, directed by Rebecca Miller and built around new conversations plus access to personal archives. Collaborators and friends—among them Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Thelma Schoonmaker—add industry context to the filmmaker’s milestones. All episodes stream on Apple TV+. The series debuted in October and is designed as a concise, career-spanning look at process and collaboration.

‘The Last Frontier’ (2025–)

Set in Alaska, ‘The Last Frontier’ begins after a prison transport plane crashes near Fairbanks, unleashing fugitives and triggering a wide-area manhunt. Jason Clarke stars as a U.S. marshal, with weekly episodes rolling out on Apple TV+. The show is positioned as an action-thriller with mature content. It focuses on pursuit dynamics and survival stakes in harsh conditions.

‘Slow Horses’ (2022– )

‘Slow Horses’ centers on Slough House, a backwater unit for disgraced MI5 agents overseen by the acerbic Jackson Lamb. The series stars Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, and Kristin Scott Thomas and adapts Mick Herron’s Slough House novels one season at a time. Multiple seasons are available, with recent installments premiering this year. Episodes emphasize tradecraft mishaps, office politics, and tightly plotted espionage arcs.

‘Loot’ (2022– )

Maya Rudolph leads ‘Loot’ as Molly Wells, a newly single billionaire who pivots from tabloid-fueled excess to hands-on leadership at her charitable foundation. Created by Matt Hubbard and Alan Yang, the ensemble includes Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Joel Kim Booster, Ron Funches, and Nat Faxon. New episodes arrived mid-October, continuing workplace storylines and public-image challenges. The season balances relationship beats with the nuts-and-bolts of big-ticket philanthropy.

‘Platonic’ (2023– )

‘Platonic’ is a half-hour comedy about two former best friends reconnecting in midlife and the social chaos that follows. Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen star, with Francesca Delbanco and Nicholas Stoller as creators. Multiple seasons stream on Apple TV+, including a 2025 premiere. Episodes track friendship boundaries, work life, and family logistics with escalating misadventures.

‘The Morning Show’ (2019– )

Set inside a national morning-news program, ‘The Morning Show’ follows anchors, producers, and executives as they navigate power, accountability, and shifting media landscapes. The series stars Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Billy Crudup. It streams exclusively on Apple TV+ with multiple seasons available. Newer seasons extend the core storyline with additional high-profile cast members.

‘Foundation’ (2021– )

Based on Isaac Asimov’s landmark saga, ‘Foundation’ spans centuries as mathematician Hari Seldon’s psychohistory predicts the fall—and potential salvation—of a galactic empire. The ensemble is led by Jared Harris and Lee Pace. Multiple seasons are available, with renewals extending its future. Episodes combine political intrigue, expansive world-building, and serialized arcs.

‘Invasion’ (2021–2025)

‘Invasion’ tracks a global alien incursion through intersecting stories across several continents, focusing on ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. Created by Simon Kinberg and David Weil, the series concludes in 2025. It features an international cast and large-scale visual effects throughout its run. All seasons are available to stream.

‘The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy’ (2023– )

Eugene Levy steps out of his comfort zone to explore destinations, cultures, and standout hotels around the world. The travel docuseries has multiple seasons, including a recent one this year. Episodes mix gentle humor with local highlights and practical takeaways. Installments are concise, destination-driven entries ideal for quick viewing.

Tell us which Apple TV+ pick you’re cueing up first this weekend in the comments!