The Best Movies and Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now

In Severance, a group of office employees have undergone a mysterious procedure known as “severance”, which makes them completely forget about their work-life after they leave the office. Even wilder, the employees aren’t quite sure what their company Lumon Industries even does…leading to a giant mystery. Severance was a breakout hit and its first season scored a whopping 14 Emmy nominations.

In Silo, a civilization lives underground in a giant bunker known as the silo. They’re told that they must live underground because the world above has become toxic and deadly, but as the series goes on, many in the silo start asking questions, leading to some dire consequences. What makes Silo so great is that it has tons of twists and turns, and many are totally unexpected.

In Prime Target, Leo Woodall (who many will remember from The White Lotus) plays a genius mathematician who discovers a code within prime numbers. But his discovery comes with an unintended consequences as governments and corporations around the world are desperate to silence him because that code poses a great security risk to everyone on the planet.

Workplace comedies have been on television for decades…but none have been as unique as Mythic Quest. The show follows a game studio that makes a popular MMORPG (that’s Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game for you non-nerds out there) called Mythic Quest. For those who don’t know, the gaming industry is totally insane, so this workplace comedy shows a wild industry that rarely gets the spotlight it needs in the media.

In Shrinking, Jason Segel plays a therapist who is grieving the loss of his wife. But as Segel grows more distraught, the advice he gives his patients becomes more (and hilariously) unpredictable. Shrinking has earned Segel both an Emmy and Golden Globe nomination, and the series also stars Hollywood legend Harrison Ford.

In The Gorge, Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy are two expert snipers from across the globe who are brought together to stand guard and defend mankind from the gorge. No spoilers here, but let’s just say this isn’t an ordinary military operation, and within the gorge are monsters…and secrets. After The Gorge premiered, Apple TV announced that it was the most-watched movie premiere ever on the streaming service.

Blitz takes place during the bombing of London in World War II. It follows a mixed-race child as he races through the city to find his mother, all while having to grapple with England’s own history of hate and racism. The movie was directed by Steve McQueen and stars Saoirse Ronan, and has earned numerous nominations at award shows across the world.

Fly Me to the Moon has a very interesting and unique plot. It’s a rom-com set in a fictionalized version of the 60s during the heat of the Space Race. The film follows a publicity agent (Scarlett Johansson) who is hired to help boost NASA’s appeal. But she’s also given a secret task: film a fake moon landing in case the real mission fails. The movie plays with historical facts, while also bringing in a lot of well-known conspiracy theories, creating a really fun and funny film.

Based on the true story of the Osage murders, Killers of the Flower Moon follows a white family who orchestrates the murder of dozens of Osage tribespeople to inherit their oil headrights. The movie is a bitter reminder of how cruel people can be when wealth and racism collide, and the fact that it’s all true makes it even more shocking. The film scored 10 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.

In Wolfs, a Manhattan DA finds herself in trouble when her young lover accidentally dies in her hotel room. To save her career, she calls a “fixer”, someone whose job is to take care of the dirty little secrets of the rich and powerful. But unknown to her, the hotel’s owner has also called in a fixer, and the two (played by George Clooney and Brad Pitt) butt-heads. But to get the job done, the duo will need to work together.