Among the many streaming services available today, Apple TV+ truly excels when it comes to consistent quality and prestige programming. But if you believe you’ve already exhausted the platform’s standout offerings, think again. Apple TV+ is home to a wealth of exceptional series that, despite their brilliance, have flown under the radar for far too many viewers.
These aren’t filler shows or average fare — these are productions with sharp, intelligent writing, richly layered characters, outstanding acting, and impeccable production values from top to bottom. The main reason they remain overlooked? They’re often not massive blockbusters, didn’t explode on social media, or simply got lost amid the louder hits. Yet each one delivers a compelling, worthwhile experience that’s well worth your time to discover.
Catherine Delgado for Comicbook:
7. Murderbot: Unfortunately, Murderbot falls into the category of overlooked shows, and it’s easy to see why: even though critics loved it, a lot of people skip it, thinking it’s just another sci‑fi series. Sure, Apple TV marketing isn’t the best, which doesn’t help, but it’s absolutely worth giving it a shot because the show has personality — the robot’s sarcasm will make you both laugh and root for it at the same time. It’s a bold production, and you don’t see anything like it every day.
6. Shrinking: It’s not for everyone, but it’s the kind of show that truly rewards you — you feel a range of emotions and connect deeply with the characters, walking away seeing life a little differently. It deserves way more attention, especially in today’s streaming landscape.
5. Defending Jacob:It’s the kind of show you might think is just another drama, but by the end, you realize it’s top-tier quality. From start to finish, the tension is real, and every decision the characters make is loaded with psychological suspense, leaving you constantly wondering how it’s all going to play out. It’s a pure mystery that sticks with you until the very end. For thriller fans on TV, this one is a must-watch.
MacDailyNews Note: Read the write-ups for Delgado’s other four choices — 4. Mythic Quest, 3. The Crowded Room, 2. Pachinko, and 1. Dickinson — in the full article here.
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