- Severance (Sci-Fi/Thriller)
Severance is the pinnacle of Apple TV shows. It’s about a group of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives. The show is led by Adam Scott and backed by a strong supporting cast which includes John Turturro, Christopher Walken, and Patricia Arquette among others. The acting is top notch. Severance also has excellent writing. There is little to no filler within each episode. I think what makes this show so special is that it’s almost never boring. In fact, this is one of the few shows I’ve ever watched that rarely has a dull moment. The mystery is also multilayered and right when you think you know what’s happening, you’re thrown off the trail by something new. This show currently has one season with a second season coming out on January 17.
2. Silo (Sci-Fi/Drama Series)
Silo is another show that I’ve mentioned before. It’s not as good as Severance but it’s still highly entertaining. The show is set in a distant dystopian future. In this world, humanity has been plunged underground due to a toxic outside world. People live in a silo that is hundreds of levels deep and no one knows why it was built or its true purpose. Silo is headed by a great cast which includes Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins, and Common among others. The show is currently in its second season which is set to wrap up on January 17.
3. Omnivore (Docuseries)
Omnivore is a bit of a different TV series that I’d recommend checking out. It’s the only non-fiction series on here. Each episode of Omnivore explores a different food. For example, one episode is about rice, one is about bananas, and another about pigs. It explores how these foods have shaped the world. Omnivore examines how different cultures interact with these foods and how it’s shaped how they eat. The show was created by René Redzepi and Matt Goulding. Redzepi is a world renowned chef who co-owns the three star Michelin restaurant Noma in Denmark. He offers an interesting perspective on these different cultures and foods since he’s interacted heavily with them. The show was also co-created by Matt Goulding, a food journalist and producer. There is one season with eight episodes in total.
4. Slow Horses (Spy Thriller)
Slow Horses is another one of my favorite TV shows. The show is about a misfit team of MI5 agents who attempt to solve crimes throughout London. It’s led by Gary Oldman who delivers one of the best performances of his career. It has a well-balanced cast and is a consistently fun watch. Slow Horses has four seasons with a fifth on the way.
5. For All Mankind (Sci-Fi/Alternate History)
For All Mankind is an interesting show. It’s a sort of What-If show? It explores what would happen if the space race never ended. The show is led by Joel Kinnaman. Each season of the show skips ahead a few years so that important events can progress with the characters. The show can be up and down at times, but it was still a fun watch.
