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- Apple TV Plus is home to a growing selection of award-winning series.
- Some of the service’s best-reviewed original shows include “Ted Lasso” and “Severance.”
- Apple TV Plus costs $5/month or $50/year, and new members get a one-week free trial.
Apple TV Plus has a smaller library of shows than competitors like Hulu and Netflix, but it’s amassed an impressive lineup of original series since it launched in 2019.
The service has debuted over 40 exclusive shows, including some major award winners like “Ted Lasso.” One of the platform’s newest series, “Severance,” is up for 14 awards at the 2022 Emmys.
This roster of originals helps Apple TV Plus overcome its lack of network shows. Unlike Hulu, Paramount Plus, and Peacock, Apple TV Plus can’t rely on a back catalog of programs from channels like NBC, CBS, Fox, or ABC. All the service has to offer are its exclusive, so potential members should consider the lineup carefully before committing to a $5/month or $50/year subscription. If you’re on the fence, you can also get a free seven-day trial.
To help you decide if Apple TV Plus is worth the price of admission, we rounded up a list of the best original shows you can watch right now. And if you’re already a subscriber, these picks are all well worth your time. To make our list, each show needs to have at least one “Certified Fresh” season on review-aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, plus an average rating of over 60% for every season combined.
