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

If your Apple TV+ queue needs fresh picks for the weekend, this lineup brings together brand-new premieres, current seasons, and standout originals across drama, sci-fi, comedy, travel, and animation. Everything here is available on Apple TV+, and the mix leans into timely releases first, followed by signature series that helped define the service.

Each pick below includes a quick primer on what the show is about, plus essential cast and creator details so you can jump in confidently—whether you’re starting something new or catching up before the next episode drops.

‘The Sisters Grimm’ (2025– )

Adapted from Michael Buckley’s bestselling novels, ‘The Sisters Grimm’ follows Sabrina and Daphne as they land in a town where characters from classic tales live alongside ordinary residents, all while the sisters search for their missing parents. The voice cast features Ariel Winter as Sabrina, Leah Newman as Daphne, Laraine Newman as Relda, Abubakar Salim as Charming, Billy Harris as Puck, and Harry Trevaldwyn as Mirror.

The series is developed by showrunner Amy Higgins with Erica Rothschild and animated by Titmouse. Apple lists a six-episode first season that reshapes the books’ mystery-adventure format for family audiences, with production led by Apple Studios.

‘The Studio’ (2025– )

Set behind the scenes at a major Hollywood lot, ‘The Studio’ follows executives and creatives trying to steer projects through development setbacks, talent wrangling, and production crises. Seth Rogen leads an ensemble that includes Catherine O’Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, and Chase Sui Wonders.

The series was created by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez, and is produced by Apple Studios and Point Grey Pictures. Rogen and Goldberg directed the season, with the writing team headed by the creators to capture the insider tone of studio life.

‘Chief of War’ (2025)

‘Chief of War’ dramatizes the unification of the Hawaiian Islands, tracing power struggles, alliances, and resistance from Indigenous perspectives. Jason Momoa stars in the central role, with Luciane Buchanan among the principal cast portraying figures inspired by late-18th- and early-19th-century Hawaiian history.

Created by Jason Momoa and Thomas Paʻa Sibbett, the limited series is produced by Apple Studios with executive producers including Francis Lawrence and Tim Van Patten. Episodes are directed by a slate of filmmakers focused on period authenticity and cultural specificity.

‘Platonic’ (2023– )

‘Platonic’ centers on former best friends Sylvia and Will—played by Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen—who rekindle a close, strictly platonic friendship that starts to disrupt their families and careers. The comedy also features Luke Macfarlane, Tre Hale, and Carla Gallo.

Created by Nicholas Stoller and Francesca Delbanco, the series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Stoller Global Solutions in association with Apple TV+. Stoller directs across the run, with Delbanco and Stoller leading the writers’ room.

‘The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy’ (2023– )

‘The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy’ follows Eugene Levy as he visits destinations around the world, exploring hotels, local culture, and outdoor adventures well outside his comfort zone. Episodes spotlight a single location, with Levy’s on-camera narration tying together the itinerary.

Produced by Twofour for Apple TV+, the series lists Eugene Levy, David Brindley, Nic Patten, Sara Brailsford, Iain Peckham, and Lily Fitzpatrick among its executive producers. The crew structures each episode around expert guides and segment beats designed for accessible travel storytelling.

‘Severance’ (2022– )

‘Severance’ is a workplace thriller about employees at Lumon Industries who undergo a procedure that separates their work and personal memories. The ensemble includes Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, and Christopher Walken.

Created by Dan Erickson, the series features executive producer–director Ben Stiller with Aoife McArdle directing key episodes. Produced by Fifth Season and Red Hour in association with Apple, the show’s writers and producers build a serialized mythology around Lumon’s secretive operations.

‘Slow Horses’ (2022– )

‘Slow Horses’ follows the agents of Slough House, an MI5 dumping ground overseen by the irascible Jackson Lamb, played by Gary Oldman, and fielded by River Cartwright, played by Jack Lowden. The ensemble includes Kristin Scott Thomas as Diana Taverner, with recurring roles for Saskia Reeves, Rosalind Eleazar, and others.

Based on Mick Herron’s ‘Slough House’ novels, the television series was developed by writer Will Smith and produced by See-Saw Films for Apple TV+. Season arcs adapt the books with direction from filmmakers such as James Hawes and Jeremy Lovering, while the writing team reshapes Herron’s cases for serial storytelling.

‘Invasion’ (2021– )

‘Invasion’ tells a global story of the first waves of an extraterrestrial incursion through intersecting viewpoints—families, first responders, and officials reacting to events as they unfold. The cast has included Golshifteh Farahani, Shioli Kutsuna, Shamier Anderson, and Sam Neill.

Created by Simon Kinberg and David Weil, the series is produced by Genre Films and Apple Studios. Directors across seasons include Jakob Verbruggen and others, with the writers’ room led by Kinberg and Weil balancing character-driven drama and large-scale spectacle.

‘Foundation’ (2021– )

Inspired by Isaac Asimov’s novels, ‘Foundation’ follows mathematician Hari Seldon’s psychohistory and a centuries-long plan to reduce a looming dark age across the galaxy. Jared Harris portrays Seldon, with Lee Pace as Galactic Emperor Brother Day, while Lou Llobell and Leah Harvey play pivotal figures Gaal Dornick and Salvor Hardin.

Developed by David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman, the series is produced by Skydance Television and Apple. Goyer has overseen the writers’ room across seasons, with episodes directed by filmmakers including Rupert Sanders, Roxann Dawson, and Jennifer Phang.

‘The Morning Show’ (2019– )

Set inside a national morning news program, ‘The Morning Show’ follows anchor Alex Levy and journalist Bradley Jackson—played by Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon—as they navigate corporate shake-ups, public crises, and shifting newsroom alliances. The ensemble also includes Billy Crudup as network executive Cory Ellison and Mark Duplass as producer Chip Black, with later seasons adding notable cast members.

Created by Jay Carson and developed by Kerry Ehrin, the series is produced by Media Res and Hello Sunshine for Apple TV+. Mimi Leder has directed pivotal episodes, with showrunning duties carried by Kerry Ehrin and Charlotte Stoudt across different seasons.

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