The Best Apple TV+ Shows of the Last Five Years (2021‑2026)

When Apple first rolled out its streaming service, many skeptics wrote it off as another tech‑giant vanity project. Five years later, the platform has proved them wrong—sometimes spectacularly, sometimes just entertainingly odd.

To make sense of the clutter, we’ve tried to pull together a loose‑but‑loving ranking of the shows that truly stood out. No perfect formula, just a handful of folks watching late at night, making notes on coffee‑stained napkins.

10. Shrinking – A therapist (Jason Segel) suddenly loses his empathy and decides to be brutally honest with his patients. The premise is absurd, the jokes land with a thud‑and‑a‑sigh, and you’ll find yourself oddly invested in his professional self‑destruction.

9. Physical – This darkly comic ode to 1980s workout culture follows a disgraced housewife (Rose Byrne) who discovers a bizarre new fitness craze. The neon‑washed visuals are as garish as the lead’s ambition, and that’s exactly why it works.

8. Bad Sisters – A wickedly twisted Irish dramedy about three siblings (Olivia Colman, Sarita Choudhury, Mila Kunis) who conspire to kill their abusive brother‑in‑law. The show balances black humor and genuine family pain like a tightrope walker with a coffee‑stained cape.

7. The Collapse – A speculative thriller that imagines a near‑future where climate chaos forces society into micro‑communities. It’s bleak, but the performances feel oddly intimate, reminding you that humanity’s drama is always personal.

6. Silo – Adapted from Hugh Howey’s “Wool” series, this dystopian saga follows a community living underground, convinced the surface is uninhabitable. The world‑building is meticulous, the suspense steady, and you’ll keep asking, “What’s out there?”

5. Reservation Dogs – Though it began on FX, the latter seasons found a cozy home on Apple TV+. Its blend of Indigenous humor, tender storytelling, and indie‑film vibes makes it feel like a summer camp that never ends.

4. Severance – If you like corporate noir with a side of existential dread, this one’s for you. Employees literally split their memories between work and life, creating a visual metaphor that’s as unsettling as it is gorgeous.

3. The Morning Show – A glossy, star‑studded look at a news broadcast crew grappling with #MeToo fallout. It’s drama‑heavy, occasionally melodramatic, but the chemistry between Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell is undeniably magnetic.

2. Ted Lasso – The unabashed optimism of an American football coach (Jason Sudeikis) coaching soccer in England somehow feels revolutionary. Its heart‑on‑sleeve sincerity made it a cultural touchstone—and, yes, a comfort food series for a chaotic world.

1. Mythic Quest – A witty, meta‑look at the gaming industry, led by a charmingly egotistical creative director (Rob McElhenney). The show’s clever writing, layered character arcs, and willingness to dive into both absurdity and melancholy earned it a permanent spot at the top of our list.

In the end, Apple TV+ isn’t about a single flagship series—it's a mosaic of bold experiments. Whether you’re craving laughs, scares, or something that makes you think about the future, there’s probably a quirky corner of Apple’s library waiting for you.