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Apple TV+: Complete list of shows and movies

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Apple TV+, Apple’s streaming video service, is fun of new original content you can’t find anywhere else, including a list of Apple TV+ shows that is getting quite large. While you can watch Apple TV+ on any device that has the Apple TV app, the best Apple TV is the best way to watch Apple TV+ if you can. If you’re looking for a new TV show to watch, here’s a complete list of all the Apple TV+ shows streaming right now.

Apple TV+ Dramas

Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories is a science-fiction anthology series that is based on the original series by the same name produced by Steven Spielberg in the 1980s.

All five episodes of the first season are streaming now on Apple TV+

Calls

Based on the French short-form series, “Calls” allows audiences to experience short stories through real-life audio sources with minimal visuals. Despite being effectively an audio-only series, Calls has a star-studded cast including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Aubrey Plaza, Ben Schwartz, Lily Collins, Nick Jonas, Pedro Pascal, and Rosario Dawson.

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Defending Jacob

Andy Barber (Chris Evans) is a respected assistant district attorney in Newton, Massachusetts, but when evidence in a new murder implicates his son, Jacob Barber (Jaeden Martell), he has to prosecute the case. Andy, soon becomes tangled in a web of evidence that makes him question everything he knows about his son and his town.

Dr. Brain

South Korean drama Dr. Brain follows brilliant brain scientist Sewon (Lee Sun-kyun) who goes to extraordinary lengths to uncover what really happened when his family fell victim to a mysterious accident. Season one is now streaming.

For All Mankind

In real-life, the Americans were the first to land on the moon. In this straight-to-series science fiction drama from Ronald D. Moore (“Battlestar Galactica”), it’s the Soviet Union that got there first. The series, which is also written by Moore, along with Fargo co-executive producers Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi, imagines a world where the global space race had never ended. And the space program remains the cultural centerpiece of America’s hopes and dreams.

The second season of For All Mankind started airing in February 2021 and the show has already been renewed for a third season.

Foundation

Based on the award-winning sci-fi epics from Isaac Asimov, Foundation chronicles the fate of an entire galaxy that rests on a band of exiles and the beliefs of Dr. Hari Seldon (Jared Harris). Asimov’s books had a huge impact on the science-fiction genre with other titles like Dune and Star wars clearly taking inspiration from Foundation.

The show’s thousand-year saga will struggle to fit into one series, which is probably why it has already been renewed for a second with rumors that the story is planned for eight seasons in total.

Home Before Dark

When a young girl, Hilde Lisko (Brooklynn Prince), and her family move back to the town her father, Matthew Lisko (Jim Sturgess) left, she begins to uncover a mystery of a cold case that’s long been dead in the water. Two seasons of the show are available to watch now.

Invasion

In Invasion, civilization is on the verge of collapse as extraterrestrial beings make their way to Earth from across the universe. Set a cross multiple continents, the sweeping, character-driven series shows various perspectives on an alien invasion from across the world.

Season one is streaming now on Apple TV+ and a second season has been confirmed.

Lisey’s Story

Based on the novel by Stephen King, and adapted for TV by the man himself, Lisey’s Story is a terrifying thriller that follows widow Lisey Landon (Julianne Moore) as a series of unsettling events revive memories of her marriage to author Scott Landon (Clive Owen) that she has blocked out.

Little Voice

This coming-of-age drama series features original music from Sara Bareilles and follows Bess King (Brittany O’Grady), a talented performer trying to fulfill her dreams while dealing with all sorts of personal issues. Bess will have to find her voice and use it to make all her dreams come true.

Season one is available to watch now, though the musical drama is not being renewed for a second season.

Losing Alice

Losing Alice stars Ayelet Zurer as the titular Alice, a middle-aged film director who feels lost since raising her family until a chance meeting with femme-fatale screenwriter Sophie (Lihi Kornowski) who sets her off an obsessive journey. All eight episodes of this thriller are now available to watch on Apple TV+.

See

The basic premise is quickly summed up with some text at the beginning of the first episode, which states that sometime in the 21st century, there was a deadly virus that wiped out most people on earth, leaving only a mere two million people left. Unfortunately, those who survived were blinded, and now centuries later, the sense of sight is considered a myth. It’s heresy to even speak about sight, and if you are even thought of to have the gift of sight, you are supposed to burn.

The story follows a bunch of different people, but you start off by mostly follow Baba Voss (Jason Momoa), the leader of the Alkenny tribe, and his pregnant wife, Maghra (Hera Hilmar). At the very beginning of the first episode, Paris (Alfre Woodward) is tending to Maghra as she’s in labor, while Voss is defending their home from invading attackers. The story unfolds from here.

Seasons one and two of See are on Apple TV+ right now, and a third season has been confirmed.

Servant

This weird physiological thriller is now in its second season, and is produced by thriller-making legend M. Night Shyamalan.

The show starts you off right as Sean Turner (Toby Kebbell) and his wife Dorothy Turner (Lauren Ambrose) is waiting at their home in for their new live-in nanny to arrive. The nanny, Leanne Grayson (Nell Tiger Free), will be tasked to take care of baby Jericho, while Dorothy goes back to work. One problem, baby Jericho is a doll — a very realistic and creepy-looking one.

From there the series takes plenty of twists and turns through seasons one and two. Season three begins airing on January 21, 2022.

Swagger

This scripted drama series is inspired by the early life of Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets, exploring the world of competitive youth basketball.

Tehran

Tehran is an Israeli espionage thriller from Fauda writer Moshe Zonder telling the story of a Mossad agent who goes deep undercover on a dangerous mission in Tehran, Iran, that places her and those around her in jeopardy.

Season one aired in 2020 and a second season is reportedly in the works.

The Morning Show

Alex Levy (Jennifer Aniston) wakes up one morning to find that her co-anchor for the past 15 years, Mitch Kessler (Steve Carell), has been fired due to allegations of sexual misconduct in the workplace. Alex, blindsided by the news, is now left with the difficult task of keeping The Morning Show alive against its competition, all while the network executives and she are in tense negotiations for a contract renewal.

Meanwhile, a fierce female reporter for a small local station, Bradley Jackson (Reese Witherspoon), makes news by getting into a wild argument with a protester at a coal mine that goes viral on social media. This prompts The Morning Show to have her on as a guest when she catches the eye of network executive Cory Ellison (Billy Crudup), who wants her to join the show. The series also stars Mark Duplass, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nestor Carbonell, Bel Powley, Karen Pittman, Desean K. Terry, and Janina Gavankar.

There are two seasons of The Morning Show currently on the service.

The Mosquito Coast

Adapted from the best-selling novel of the same name, The Mosquito Coast is a drama series following inventor Allie Fox (Justin Theroux) and his family on a dangerous journey to Mexico when they suddenly find themselves on the run from the U.S. government.

The entire seven-episode first season is available to watch now with a second season having been commissioned.

Truth Be Told

New evidence compels podcaster Poppy Parnell (Octavia Spencer) to reopen a murder case that made her a national sensation. Warren Cave (Aaron Paul), the man her true-crime podcast helped to put behind bars, may not actually be guilty.

All episodes of seasons one and two are on Apple TV+ now.

Apple TV+ Comedies

Acapulco

This Spanish-English comedy, set in 1984, sees twenty-something Máximo Gallardo’s (Enrique Arrizon) land his dream job as a cabana boy at the hottest resort in Acapulco, though he soon realizes the job is far more complicated that he’d imagined. Season one is airing on Apple TV+ now.

Dickinson

This series offers a comedic take on the life of Emily Dickinson, written by Alena Smith and starring Hailee Steinfeld in the title role. Other actors in Dickinson include Jane Krakowski, Toby Huss, Adrian Blake Enscoe, Anna Baryshnikov, and Ella Hunt.

The third and final season is now airing on Apple TV+.

Little America

Little America is an anthology series that follows the funny, inspiring, and heartfelt journeys of immigrants in America. Little America’s showrunner, Lee Eisenberg (The Office, Good Boys) and executive producer Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick) have created a beautiful series that is sure to entertain you and make you think. The show has reportedly been renewed for a second season.

Mr. Corman

Written, directed, produced by, and starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Mr. Corman follows the struggles of fifth-grade teacher Josh Corman (Gordon-Levitt) whose lifelong dream of a career in music didn’t pan out. The darkly funny and heartfelt comedy-drama touches on anxiety, loneliness, and self-doubt.

Mythic Quest

Mythic Quest is the biggest MMORPG ever to hit the gaming scene and, in season two, the development team is about to release an expansion titled Raven’s Banquet. The creative director is Ian Grimm (Rob McElhenney) is at odds with the lead engineer, Poppy Li (Charlotte Nicdao), and head of monetization Brad Bakshi (Dany Pudi).

The first and second seasons are on Apple TV+ and the show has been renewed for a third and fourth season.

Physical

Set in 1980s San Diego, tormented housewife Sheila Rubin (Rose Byrne) battles extreme personal demons behind closed doors before discovering aerobics and going on a journey to powerful, confident economic force, and lifestyle guru. Season one of the dark comedy is available now and the show has been renewed for season two.

Schmigadoon!

Parody musical series Schmigadoon! stars SNL favorites Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key as a backpacking couple looking to reinvigorate their struggling relationship. The pair instead stumble upon the magical town of Schmigadoon in which everyone is living in a studio musical from the 1940s.

Ted Lasso

This hit comedy series follows Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis), who is an American Football coach that is hired to be the head coach of the AFC Richmond, in the English Premier League. Despite having no experience with the game, Ted Lasso ships across the pond to start in his new role.

Ted Lasso has already been renewed for a second and third season.

The Shrink Next Door

The Shrink Next door is a miniseries adaptation of the Wondery podcast of the same name. It is based on the story of Isaac Herschkopf, a psychiatrist who abused his relationships with his patients in order to exploit them for personal gain. The dark comedy show stars Paul Rudd, Will Ferrell, and Kathryn Hahn.

Trying

The series follows Nikki (Esther Smith) and Jason (Rafe Spall), who want to try having children; however, they can’t conceive naturally. They decide to adopt a child, but the adoption process is long, daunting, and will require the couple to push their relationship to its limits.

Seasons one and two are on Apple TV+ now and the show has already secured its renewal for a third.

Apple TV+ Adult Animation

Central Park

Central Park is an animated musical comedy from Loren Bouchard (Bob’s Burgers) that follows the exploits of a family living in the New York’s iconic park. The series voice cast includes Josh Gad, Leslie Odom, Jr., Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Tituss Burgess, Daveed Diggs, and Stanley Tucci.

Season one is on Apple TV+ right now, and a second season is in the works.

Apple TV+ Kids and Family

Blush

Animated short film Blush follows the journey of a horticulturist-astronaut who becomes stranded on a desolate dwarf planet. A chance encounter with an ethereal being leads to an astonishing adventure about life and love. Blush is the first joint production between Apple and Skydance Animation.

Doug Unplugs

Doug is a boy robot who is taking on the world one curious adventure at a time in this animated kid-friendly adventure made by DreamWorks animation. Two seasons are available on Apple TV+.

Fraggle Rock: Rock On!

Fan favorites from the ’80s series, including Gobo, Red, Boober, Mokey, Wembley, and Uncle Traveling Matt, return for new stories and classic Fraggle songs. Interestingly, Rock On! was all shot on iPhone 11 phones from the homes of the production team and artists.

Get Rolling with Otis

Otis is a small tractor with a big heart who rolls into action on Long Hill Dairy Farm whenever his friends need him.

Ghostwriter

This children’s mystery television series is a reboot of a 1990s series by the same name. The series follows four young detectives who solve neighborhood crimes and mysteries. For assistance, they receive clues from an invisible being aptly named Ghostwriter and a fictional character it releases into the world.

Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show

Jack shows kids that it’s cool to be kind by being one of Clover Grove’s most thoughtful and caring residents, greeting everyone with kindness and humor.

Helpsters

Helpsters stars Cody and his team of vibrant monsters who love to solve problems. Whether it’s planning a party, climbing a mountain, or mastering a magic trick, the Helpsters can figure anything out—because everything starts with a plan. Helpsters is the first series between Apple and Sesame Workshop.

Helpsters Help You

Helpsters Help You is a miniseries of shorts produced in partnership with the Sesame Workshop aimed at providing support for kids and parents living in the time of COVID-19.

Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth

In celebration of Earth Day, Apple released Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth which is a short film adapted from the best-selling children’s book by Oliver Jeffers. Narrated by Meryl Streep, Here We Are follows a precocious 7-year-old who learns about the wonders of the planet from his parents and a mysterious exhibit at the aptly titled Museum of Everything.

Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special

After a tough year, there’s only one person who can save Christmas: Mariah Carey. In this star-studded spectacular, the Queen of Christmas takes us on a magical journey to raise Christmas spirits with pals Tiffany Haddish, Billy Eichner, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, Misty Copeland, and Mykal-Michelle Harris.

Peanuts in Space: Secrets of Apollo 10

Apple actually released this short film before the launch of Apple TV+ to coincide with the 50th Anniversary of NASA’s Apollo 10 mission. The “documentary” stars Jeff Goldblum as a self-published NASA historian and Ron Howard as himself and tries to solve the great mystery: Was Snoopy a top-secret astronaut?

Puppy Place

Siblings Charles and Lizzie Peterson take on the tough but rewarding task of fostering puppies and finding their permanent homes with each pup providing adventure.

Snoopy in Space

Snoopy of Peanuts fame is starring in a new animated series on Apple TV+ where, you guessed it, the famous beagle attempts to go into space. He’s becoming a NASA astronaut. Snoopy’s joined by Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang in this new adventure.

A second season is currently in production, but you can see the entire first season now on Apple TV+.

Stillwater

Siblings Karl, Addy, and Michael have an interesting next-door neighbor — a wise panda named Stillwater — and his stories give them new perspectives on the world and teach them about life.

The Snoopy Show

Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the rest of the gang are back with a new show that showcases Snoopy’s newest adventures. The Snoopy Show is set to premiere on February 5, 2021.

Wolfboy and the Everything Factory

Wolfbody and the Everything Factory is described as a 10-episode animated epic that follows oddball dreamer Wolfboy (voiced by Kassian Akhtar) as he discovers a strange realm at the center of the Earth, where fantastical beings called Sprytes create things for the natural world above. Joseph Gordon-Levitt executive produces and voices Professor Luxcraft.

Apple TV+ Feature films

CODA

As the sole hearing member of a deaf family – a CODA, child of deaf adults – 17-year-old Ruby’s (Emilia Jones) life revolves around acting as an interpreter for her parents and working on the family’s struggling fishing boat every day before school with her father and older brother. When Ruby discovers her gift for singing through her school choir, she finds herself torn between the obligations she feels to her family and the pursuit of her own dreams.

Come From Away

The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Come From Away tells the true story of 7,000 people stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland after all flights into the U.S. were grounded on September 11, 2001. This live performance of the hit musical was filmed at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City for an audience of 9/11 survivors and frontline workers.

Cherry

Inspired by the best-selling novel of the same name, gritty drama Cherry follows Tom Holland in the title role as he goes from college dropout to army medic in Iraq. The unhinged character is only anchored by his one true love, Emily (Ciara Bravo), but his undiagnosed PTSD from the war leads to a life of drug addiction and crime.

Finch

Tom Hanks stars as Finch, a robotics engineer and one of the few survivors of a catastrophic solar event that has left the world a wasteland. Living with his dog Goodyear in a bunker for a decade, Finch creates a robot to look after Goodyear once he no longer can. When the unlikely trio must voyage across the desolate American West, Finch strives to show his creation, who names himself Jeff, what it means to be alive.

Greyhound

Longtime Navy veteran and first-time captain Ernest Krause (Tom Hanks) leads an international convoy of 37 ships on a mission across treacherous Atlantic waters in order to deliver thousands of soldiers and much-needed supplies to Allied forces during World War II. Inspired by the Battle of the Atlantic, Greyhound was written by Hanks and directed by Aaron Schneider.

Hala

The balance between desire and familial, cultural, and religious obligations is explored in Hala with the titular Pakistani-American teenager growing up in two different worlds. Written and directed by Minhal Baig and executive produced by Jada Pinkett Smith, “Hala” was an official selection of the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.

On the Rocks

When doubt about her marriage strikes, a young New York mother and writer (Rashida Jones) teams up wither her playboy father (Bill Murray) to keep tabs on her husband in a bittersweet comedy about love and relationships. On the Rocks is written and directed by Sofia Coppola.

Palmer

After 12 years in prison, former high-school football star Eddie Palmer (Justin Timberlake) returns home and tries to put his life back together and rebuild a quiet life for himself. That becomes more difficult when tasked with caring for his neighbor’s 7-year-old son Sam (Ryder Allen) who is displaced when his mother Shelly (Juno Temple) disappears on a prolonged drinking spree. Palmer forms an unlikely bond with Same and his teacher Maggie (Alisha Wainwright), though Eddie’s past threatens to ruin his new life and family.

The Banker

Inspired by true events, The Banker follows two entrepreneurs, Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie) and Joe Morris (Samuel L. Jackson), who devise an ingenious business plan to take on the racist establishment of the 1960s and fight for equal rights to the housing market — and the America dream.

Wolfwalkers

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 2021 Oscars, Wolfwalkers follows young hunter Robyn Goodfellowe as she journeys to Ireland with her father to help wipe out the last wolf pack. On her journey, Robyn befriends a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night.

Apple TV+ Documentaries

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

1971 was a year of musical innovation as well as political and cultural upheaval. This eight-part docuseries chronicles the birth of the most original artists and songs from the era and features never-before-seen footage of The Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Joni Mitchell, Lou Reed, and more.

9/11: Inside the President’s War Room

Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of 9/11, this new documentary explores the hours immediately after the attacks from the angle of President George W. Bush, and those around him. 9/11: Inside the President’s War Room is a joint production between Apple and the BBC, so you won’t see it on Apple TV+ in the UK and will need to watch it on BBC iPlayer instead.

Beastie Boys Story

Directed by Spike Jonze, Beastie Boys Story is a live documentary experience in which Bestie Boys members Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz tell you the story of their band and friendship.

Becoming You

Becoming You is a global series about child development that explores how the first 2,000 days of our lives shape the rest. Documenting 100 children across the world, the series offers a thought-provoking look at how children learn to think, speak and move, from birth to age five. Olivia Colman narrates.

Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry

Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler documents the rise of singer-songwriter Billie Eilish as she navigates life on the road and at home while writing, recording, and releasing her hit debut album.

Boys State

Boys State is an immersion into a week-long annual program in which a thousand Texas high school seniors gather to build their own mock state government. In doing so, the doc explores contemporary American masculinity and political divison.

Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You

Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You feature-length documentary captures Bruce Springsteen recording his new album “Letter To You” live with the full E Street Band. A must-watch for any Boss fans with final take performances of 10 originals from the new record.

Dads

Featuring father from across the world, Dads is a heartfelt and humorous documentary that celebrates the challenges and joys of modern-day parenting.

Dear…

Inspired by Apple’s “Dear Apple” ad spots, Dear.. features letters to some of the most iconic figures in today’s society, including Oprah Winfrey, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Stevie Wonder, and more, written by those whose lives have been changed through their work. Dear… has been renewed for a second season.

Earth At Night In Color

Filmed across six continents, this nature docuseries uses cutting-edge camera tech to capture animals’ nocturnal lives in full color. Tom Hiddleston narrates.

Fathom

Fathom follows Dr. Ellen Garland and Dr. Michelle Fournet, two scientists focused on the study of humpback whale songs as they seek to better understand whale culture and communication.

Fireball: Visitors From Darker Worlds

Werner Herzog and Clive Oppenheimer’s Fireball explores how meteorites have impacted our planet’s landscapes and cultures.

Greatness Code

Unscripted series greatness Code highlights untold stories from the greatest athletes in the world with each of the seven episodes examining pivotal moments that defined each athlete’s career. Featured athletes in season one include LeBron James, Tom Brady, Alex Morgan, Usain Bolt, and more.

Home

The first documentary series from Apple, Home consists of a 10-episode first season exploring extraordinary homes around the world and talking to the people who built them.

Long Way Up

Starring Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, Long Way Up reunites the best friends for another motorbike adventure. This time, they’ll travel 13,000 miles over 100 days through 16 border crossings and 13 countries, starting from Ushuaia at the tip of South America and working their way up through glorious and underexposed landscapes of South and Central America.

The Elephant Queen

The Elephant Queen is a genre-crossing wildlife documentary, uniquely crafted as a character-driven narrative, narrated by Chiwetel Ejiofor. It takes audiences across the African savannah and into the heart of an elephant family.

The Me You Can’t See

Co-created by Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry, The Me You Can’t See is a six-part docuseries exploring mental health and emotional wellbeing. The series features both high-profile celebrities and a wide range of people from across the globe.

The Velvet Underground

Featuring in-depth interviews with key players combined with never-before-seen performances, The Velvet Underground music documentary explores how the group became one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most revered bands.

The Year Earth Changed

With much of the globe’s human population in lockdown due to COVID-19, this timely documentary, narrated by David Attenborough, looks at nature’s response to reduced human activity.

Tiny World

Narrated by Paul Rudd (yes, he’s Ant-Man), this nature documentary looks at the world’s smallest creatures and the extraordinary lengths they have to go to in order to survive.

Visible: Out on Television

Visible: Out on Television looks at the importance of TV as a medium that shapes American conscience and how the LGBTQ movement has shaped television. The series explores themes such as invisibility, homophobia, the evolution of the LGBTQ character, and coming out in the television industry.

Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson

Award-winning producer and artist Mark Ronson explores the intersection of technology and musical innovation with his heroes and fellow hitmakers. Guests include Paul McCartney, DJ Premier, Charli XCX, Dave Grohl, and Questlove.

Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

Lupita Nyong’o narrates a documentary about Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz. Famous fans—including Kevin Smith, Al Roker, and Billie Jean King—share its influence on them, and a new animated story finds Charlie Brown on a personal quest.

Apple TV+ Talk shows

Oprah’s Book Club

Television icon Oprah Winfrey is taking an active role on Apple TV+ by introducing various projects. The one debuting first should sound familiar. Oprah’s Book Club debuted on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in 1996 and ran for 15 years until the talk show ended. It then found a home on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) and O, The Oprah Magazine as “Oprah’s Book Club 2.0.”

The Oprah Conversation

A long-form interview-style show where Oprah sits down and talks politics, race relations, and more with a wide variety of guests. The first episode in the ongoing season was Former President Barack Obama.

The Problem with Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart returns to TV in a new current affairs series which takes a deep dive into some of the biggest issues of our time. A companion podcast extends the conversation from each show, too.

Apple TV+ Coming soon

Apple shows no sign of slowing down when it comes to Apple TV+, and here are just some of the shows we know are in the works over at Apple.

Alabama

This eight-part comedy series is set to star Imelda Staunton from the Harry Potter movies.

Brie Larson CIA biography series

Captain Marvel star and Academy Award winner Brie Larson will star in this straight-to-series drama that’s based on Amaryllis Fox’s memoir, Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA.

According to Deadline, “The drama is described as a provocative and contemporary look at a young woman’s journey in the CIA, told through the prism of her closest relationships.”

Damien Chazelle drama

Apple has given another straight-to-series order, this time for a drama from La La Land writer/director Damien Chazelle. Little is known about the plot of the series at this time.

From Variety:

Details of the series’ plot are being kept under wraps, but Chazelle will write and direct every episode of the series, as well as serving as executive producer. In addition to Chazelle, the series will be executive produced by Jordan Horowitz via his Original Headquarters banner, and Fred Berger for Automatik Entertainment. Media Rights Capital is the studio.

Losing Earth

This series from Anonymous Content will be based on a long-form article from The New York Times Magazine that details efforts to save the Earth from climate change before it was too late.

From The New York Times:

The “Losing Earth” article recounted how, from 1979 to 1989, a small group of American scientists, activists and politicians tried to save the world from the ravages of climate change before it was too late. The article was produced with the support of the Pulitzer Center and was based on more than 18 months of reporting and over 100 interviews.

Masters of the Air

This limited series being produced in-house by Apple is a sequel of sorts to the “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific” series executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks.

Variety explains:

Based on the book by Donald L. Miller, “Masters of the Air” is said to follow the true, deeply personal story of the American bomber boys in World War II who brought the war to Hitler’s doorstep. The series is being written by “Band of Brothers” alumnus John Orloff, who is also a co-executive producer. The critically acclaimed “Band of Brothers” miniseries aired on HBO back in 2001, and featured “Homeland” and “Billions” star Damian Lewis in one of the lead roles. The show won a handful of Emmys and a Golden Globe, while its successor “The Pacific” was also an awards season success.

My Glory Was I Had Such Friends (miniseries)

Jennifer Garner and J.J. Abrams have teamed up for the first time since “Alias” for this straight-to-order drama miniseries based on the memoir of the same name by Amy Silverstein.

According to Deadline:

The story showcases the power of friendship and the resilience of the human spirit as it follows an extraordinary group of women who supported Silverstein as she waited for a second life-saving heart transplant.

Pachinko

This series will follow a generation of a family of Korean immigrants and will be executive produced and written by Soo Hugh.

From Variety:

“Pachinko” chronicles the hopes and dreams of four generations of a Korean immigrant family. The story begins with a forbidden romance and crescendos into a sweeping saga that journeys between Korea, Japan and America.

Simon Kinberg and David Weil sci-fi series

Kinberg, the creative backbone behind the X-Men franchise, is launching this series, once described as “a large-budget, ambitious, character-driven genre show.”

Shantaram

Based on the novel by Gregory David Roberts, this show follows Lin, a man on the run, trying to lose himself in the city of Bombay. From Variety:

The 2003 novel tells the story of Lin, a man on the run from an Australian prison looking to get lost in the teeming city of Bombay. Cut off from family and friends by distance and fate, he finds a new life in the slums, bars and underworld of India. The novel has been published in 39 languages in 42 territories worldwide and sold six million copies.

The Sky is Everywhere

Based on the book by the same name, “The Sky is Everywhere” tells the story of a high school girl who suffers through the loss of her big sister and get entangled in two romantic relationships. One of these is with the sister’s former fiancé.

Time Bandits

Terry Gilliam’s 1981 fantasy comedy Time Bandits is set to arrive on Apple TV+ as a new series.

Variety confirms:

The original film told the crazy, multi-dimensional story of an English youngster, Kevin, who discovers his wardrobe contains a time hole. A group of six dwarves come through the hole and proceed to lead Kevin on a series of adventures across history, making stops in ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, Napoleonic times and the early 1900s, before confronting Evil when they arrive at the Fortress of Ultimate Darkness.

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