This weekend, Apple TV+ is launching a complimentary ‘preview’ event. From the evening of Friday, January 3 until Sunday, January 5, you can explore their entire collection of streaming content for free. The kickoff time on Friday varies by location— in the UK, the free access began at 5 PM, and it is likely similar in the US. To enjoy the free offerings, all you need is an Apple Account, and you can watch on any device supporting the Apple TV app (including numerous smart TVs). Here are 13 must-watch Apple TV+ series to binge during this complimentary weekend.
Slow Horses
- Genre: Espionage Thriller
- Seasons: 4
Slow Horses is a darkly comedic espionage series that revolves around a group of British intelligence agents relegated to a dead-end department of MI5 after their careers take a tumble. Under the guidance of the brilliant yet temperamental Jackson Lamb (Academy Award winner Gary Oldman), they maneuver through the deceptive world of espionage to protect England from various threats.
Severance
Severance centers on Mark Scout (Adam Scott), who leads a team at Lumon Industries, where employees undergo a surgical procedure severing their memories between personal and work life. As Mark finds himself amidst a growing mystery regarding his work and personal identity, the consequences of tampering with the severance system become increasingly dire for him and his colleagues in season two.
Shrinking
Shrinking follows a therapist coping with his grief, who begins disregarding professional boundaries, expressing his unfiltered thoughts to his clients. In doing so, he initiates significant, turbulent changes in their lives—and his own.
Silo
- Genre: Dystopian Drama
- Seasons: 2
Silo narrates the tale of the last ten thousand survivors on Earth, who reside in a mile-deep refuge shielding them from the lethal environment outside. The origins of the silo remain unknown, and those who seek the truth risk dire consequences. Rebecca Ferguson plays Juliette, an engineer investigating the murder of a loved one, leading her to uncover mysteries far greater than she imagined—discovering that lying can be deadly, but the truth can be even more perilous.
Bad Monkey
In Bad Monkey, Andrew Yancy (Vince Vaughn), who has been reassigned from the Miami Police Department to a health inspector role in the Florida Keys, uncovers a human arm during a routine inspection. Realizing that proving a murder could allow him to return to the force, he must navigate a quirky array of Floridian characters, along with one troublesome monkey.
Ted Lasso
Jason Sudeikis stars as Ted Lasso, a college football coach from Kansas, who is unexpectedly hired to lead a professional soccer team in England despite lacking soccer coaching experience.
Hijack
- Genre: Action Thriller
- Seasons: 1
Delivering a real-time narrative, Hijack is a gripping thriller that follows a hijacked airplane on its journey to London during a seven-hour flight, as ground authorities race against time for solutions.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
- Genre: Action Drama
- Seasons: 1
Set in the aftermath of a monumental battle involving Godzilla and the Titans that devastated San Francisco, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters traces the journey of two siblings who follow their father’s legacy to uncover his association with the clandestine organization Monarch. Their quest leads them to Army officer Lee Shaw (portrayed by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), with events spanning the 1950s and continuing decades later when Monarch faces threats linked to Shaw’s knowledge. This multi-generational drama unfolds deep secrets and highlights how earth-shattering events impact our lives.
Dark Matter
Based on a highly acclaimed sci-fi novel, Dark Matter tells the story of Jason Dessen (portrayed by Joel Edgerton), a physicist, professor, and devoted family man who, one night while walking home in Chicago, is kidnapped and thrust into an alternate reality. What begins as a wonderment soon spirals into a nightmare as Jason navigates through these parallel lives he might have led. This mind-bending journey compels him to return to his real family and confront a foe unlike any other: himself.
Trying
- Genre: Dramedy
- Seasons: 4
Trying follows Nikki and Jason, a couple yearning for a child but unable to conceive. Opting to adopt amidst their eccentric friends and chaotic family life, will they ultimately succeed in creating the family they desire?
Sugar
- Genre: Noir Drama
- Seasons: 1
Sugar is a modern reinterpretation of the classic private detective tale. Academy Award nominee Colin Farrell stars as John Sugar, an American private eye on the trail of Olivia Siegel, the missing granddaughter of a famous Hollywood producer. As he investigates Olivia’s disappearance, he begins to uncover the dark secrets within the Siegel family, some fresh and others long-hidden.
Mythic Quest
Mythic Quest portrays the lives of a team of video game developers who navigate the challenges of crafting immersive worlds and shaping heroes while discovering that the fiercest rivalries often unfold in the office rather than in the game itself.
WeCrashed
WeCrashed draws inspiration from real events—including the compelling love story at its core—chronicling the rise of WeWork from a lone coworking location to a $47 billion global brand in a brief span, only to experience a dramatic collapse in value in less than a year. What led to this downfall?
Which Apple TV+ series will you be enjoying for free this weekend? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
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