Apple might not be able to match Netflix in terms of sheer output, but that also saves you the time of having to sift through so much trash. Here are all the new shows and films coming to the platform in the next few weeks, to help you decide whether a subscription is worth it this month.
Apple TV+ launched in November 2019, and has produced some great content over the years, including exclusive TV shows, movies, and documentaries. Unlike competitors, Apple TV+ focuses on quality over quantity, delivering ad-free, high-definition content with an emphasis on original, star-studded productions.
Although it lags behind giants like Netflix and Disney+ in market share, it has carved an impressive niche with acclaimed shows like Ted Lasso and The Morning Show. As it continues to grow, let's check out the most exciting new content Apple TV+ is releasing this month...
Apple TV+ Originals Releasing This Month (October 2024)
Here are the new releases coming to Apple TV+ this month:
Where’s Wanda - October 2
Where's Wanda? is a German-language dark comedy series, marking Apple TV+’s first German original. The eight-episode show follows Dedo and Carlotta Klatt, played by Axel Stein and Heike Makatsch, as they search for their 17-year-old daughter Wanda (Lea Drinda), who has mysteriously disappeared.
After the police fail to find her, the family takes matters into their own hands, using surveillance devices with help from their tech-savvy son, Ole (Leo Simon). In their quest, they begin bugging their neighborhood and uncover unsettling secrets about their neighbors.
Watch the trailer HERE!
Curses! (Season 2) - October 4
Curses! is a fantastic and beautuful animated series that revolves around a big adventure to lift a family curse.
When said family curse turned Alex Vanderhouven to stone, it's up to his two kids, Pandora and Horus, and wife, Sky, to return all the artifacts stolen by their ancestors to their rightful homes to finally lift the curse for good.
Watch the trailer HERE!
DISCLAIMER* - October 11
DISCLAIMER* is a gripping psychological thriller in seven chapters, starring Academy Award winners Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline. Written and directed by five-time Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón, DISCLAIMER* is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Renée Knight. Acclaimed journalist Catherine Ravenscroft (Blanchett) built her reputation revealing the misdeeds and transgressions of others. When she receives a novel from an unknown author, she is horrified to realize she is now the main character in a story that exposes her darkest secrets.
Watch the trailer HERE!
The Last of the Sea Women - October 11
“The Last of the Sea Women” is a heartwarming and inspiring documentary that follows the haenyeo divers of Jeju Island, South Korea. These fearless women, often referred to as real-life mermaids, have spent centuries diving to the ocean floor – without oxygen tanks – to gather seafood and sustain their families.
Today, with the majority of haenyeo in their 60s, 70s, and 80s, their traditional way of life is under threat from climate change, modernization, and generational shifts. However, these determined grandmothers fight to preserve their heritage, empowered by close friendships, humor, and resilience.
Younger women, armed with social media, also play a role in trying to keep this unique tradition alive. The film captures their struggles, victories, and a shared sense of purpose as they resist the forces threatening their existence and inspire the next generation to protect their beloved ocean.
Watch the trailer HERE!
Shrinking (Season 2) - October 16
Shrinking is a comedy-drama series that centers on a grieving therapist, played by Jason Segel, who begins to defy the boundaries of his profession by telling his clients exactly what he thinks. As he breaks ethical and professional rules, his unconventional methods lead to dramatic and often unpredictable changes in the lives of his clients – and his own.
The series stars Jason Segel alongside multi-award-winning actor Harrison Ford. It was co-created by Segel, along with Ted Lasso Emmy Award winners Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein. Other cast members include Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell, and Ted McGinley.
Watch the trailer HERE!
Tú También lo Harías - October 30
“Tú También lo Harías” takes place after an armed robbery on a bus near Barcelona results in the deaths of three robbers. Detectives and former lovers are on a mission to uncover the truth behind the six witnesses’ inconsistent timelines before time runs out. As they navigate a world where perception often trumps reality, this lightning-fast thriller shines a spotlight on the importance of truth in today’s society and the lengths people will go to protect their version of it.
The Best Shows Already on Apple TV+
For those hovering on the fence about a subscription, here are the best shows already on Apple TV+ (ranked by IMDb score), to give you a sense of what else you might like to watch.
- Ted Lasso (8.8/10) Comedy-drama about Ted Lasso, an American college football coach hired to coach a British soccer team, despite having no experience with the sport.
- Severance (8.7/10) Psychological thriller that centers on a group of employees at Lumon Industries who undergo a procedure to sever their work and personal memories.
- Pachinko (8.4/10) A multi-generational saga that follows a Korean immigrant family across four generations, highlighting their struggles and triumphs as they leave their homeland to survive and thrive in Japan.
- For All Mankind (8.2/10) An alternate history drama that imagines what would have happened if the global space race had never ended.
- The Morning Show (8.2/10) A workplace drama that provides a behind-the-scenes look at a popular morning news show, packed with sexual misconduct, and ethical dilemmas.
- Mythic Quest (8.1/10) A comedy series that revolves around a team of video game developers who work at the company behind a popular MMORPG. Basically, what was WoW like behind the scenes.
- Foundation (7.5/10) Based on Isaac Asimov's groundbreaking sci-fi series, "Foundation" follows a band of exiles who discover that the only way to save the Galactic Empire from destruction is to revolt.
- Servant (7.5/10) A psychological horror series produced by M. Night Shyamalan. It follows a Philadelphia couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home.
- Defending Jacob (7.8/10) Crime drama miniseries about a district attorney whose son is accused of murder. As the case unfolds, it challenges the family’s faith in their son.
- Slow Horses (7.8/10) Spy thriller based on the "Slough House" series by Mick Herron. It follows a team of British intelligence agents who have been exiled from MI5 due to their mistakes.
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