6 Apple TV Shows Where Every Episode Is A 10/10

Published Nov 9, 2026, 5:45 PM EST Ben is a Senior Writer on the New TV team at Screen Rant. He graduated from the University of Central Lancashire with a First Class B.A. Degree in English Literature and History. Born and raised in Ireland, Ben has always had a love for storytelling in all forms of media and operates multiple projects under the name Benjamin Blogs. Ben is a comic book writer and podcast host, in addition to his work as an entertainment journalist. He has worked as both a writer and editor for Screen Rant, Collider, and other media outlets across various departments, including features, news, reviews, and interviews. Apple TV is proving that despite the smaller catalog compared to other streamers, their ability to produce high-quality shows is unparalleled. Apple has invested heavily in producing shows with the best talent involved. From prolific and award-winning writers and production teams, to top-tier talent, it's clear that Apple is putting their money to good use on the platform. But beyond simply paying top dollar for well-regarded talent, Apple TV is also stepping up to the plate in terms of the ideas they are bringing to life. While many studios are looking back at established IPs in order to build out successful franchises and make a guaranteed payday, Apple has taken big risks in commissioning new and original stories, along with a handful of adaptations that have not been attempted before. With these bold steps in place to create shows that stand out from the crowd, Apple TV is establishing itself as a powerhouse production company that continues to deliver spectacular shows that resonate with a wide range of audiences. And more than that, they are doing this across a variety of genres. Severance Kicking things off, it's important to include Apple's flagship success story, Severance. A sci-fi mystery series that first debuted in 2022, and brought to life an original idea by creator and showrunner Dan Erickson. The series follows a man named Mark, who made the decision to undergo a controversial operation, known as severance, which partitions a person's brain so that they can have a life outside of work that is completely separate from the life they lead while working. However, while Mark on the outside does not have to deal with anxiety, stress, or frustrations that might arise from the pursuit of advancing in his career, the operation does have some pretty significant consequences for the so-called "Innie," Mark S, whose entire existence is confined to a monotonous office and a repetitive job he doesn't understand. The debut series of Severance delivered some of the most compelling narratives on TV today, with nine episodes of deepening mystery. Subsequently, the following 10 episodes of season 2 were even more thrilling and began to open up the world of the story, and now audiences cannot wait for what is to come in season 3. Pluribus Via MovieStillsDB Sticking to sci-fi for a moment longer, Pluribus is an incredibly tense sci-fi drama with stunning worldbuilding from the mind of Vince Gilligan, the man who created Breaking Bad, and starring Rhea Seehorn, who previously collaborated with Gilligan when she played Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul. Pluribus depicts a story about a mysterious event that sees the entire population of Earth transformed into a highly docile and subservient hive mind species, except for one woman, Carol Sturka. Carol struggles to make sense of this seismic shift, and she becomes distraught, rebelling against these new creatures, despite their apparent willingness to help and support her in any endeavor she seeks. The series is thrilling, and over the course of the first nine episodes of the premiere season, the series did not miss once. Every single entry escalates the drama, deepens the narrative, and pushes Carol to confront aspects of her own behavior and her new reality in a way that is utterly fascinating. Slow Horses Image via MovieStillsDB Mick Herron's Slough House series of novels about British spycraft and the outcast group referred to as the Slow Horses within MI6s illustrious organization, serves as the source material for the equally captivating British spy thriller, Slow Horses. With a star-studded ensemble cast led by Gary Oldman, this show has managed to consistently deliver a spectacular six seasons so far since 2022, with more already confirmed. The series benefits from engaging source material to build out the narrative, and it manages to do so expertly, adapting Herron's novels concisely inside of six-episode seasons that push the narrative forward with incredible momentum and constantly keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. Thanks to the complete lack of filler, this series manages to create an airtight structure that balances humor, drama, spycraft, and fascinating character arcs that make it an easy story to get hooked on. On top of that, the series continues to find new ways to challenge the characters and build tension without becoming monotonous or mundane. Foundation Another series that draws inspiration from incredible source material is Foundation, which builds out the world of stories created by the legendary sci-fi author, Isaac Asimov. The series unwaveringly dives into the hard sci-fi concepts that make Asimov's works so well-regarded, and subsequently produces a phenomenal series that delivers episode after episode. With outstanding performances from the main cast, such as Lee Pace as Brother Day and Jared Harris as Hari Seldon, this show is deeply insightful, and utterly fascinating. As it unpacks intense philosophical concepts with mastery, and accompanies such ideas with stunning visuals, it's easy to see why this series is about to embark on its fourth season. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of creatives like David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman in developing the series for Apple TV, and with every episode feeling like a massive scale production due to the incredible blockbuster quality output, this series is uniquely deserving of praise and introspection. Shrinking While Harrison Ford has had a lengthy career playing the leading man on the big screen in a number of massive franchises, his most significant foray into TV marks a very different kind of character for the aging Hollywood legend as he plays a seasoned therapist working alongside a small practice of other therapists and unpacking the uncomfortable, imperfect details of their own lives together as they strive to help others overcome their own struggles. The result is the absolutely outrageous and deeply moving comedy drama series, Shrinking. Ford stars opposite Jason Segel, and with the incredible creative minds that brought Ted Lasso to the small screen, Brett Goldstein and Bill Lawrence, they manage to create something that truly stands out from the crowd and consistently delivers with each new episode. As one might expect from a series about therapists, there are a lot of emotions to unpack, and as the audience follows along on the journey, they find themselves effortlessly caught up in the shifting sands of the story in a way that keeps hitting home time and time again. Black Bird Image via MovieStillsDB Finally, while Black Bird is a limited series, which means they only needed to maintain a high standard for one well-defined season, the series did an outstanding job of creating a thrilling true crime drama over six episodes that consistently remained at a high standard. With Taron Egerton as James Keene, and Paul Walter Hauser as Larry Hall, this series is set up for success from the start. The plot follows a man who was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but in an attempt to cut down his sentence, he makes a deal with the FBI to befriend a serial killer and extract information about his victims. This leads to a tense showdown between two perfectly portrayed characters as they work to manipulate and make use of one another in an absolutely gripping run of episodes. With so many incredible shows available to stream on Apple TV, these are just a handful of the top-tier releases that have been handled with incredible care, expertly crafted, and delivered to such a high standard that every episode keeps the audience engaged and hungry for more. But there is plenty more beyond, with a wide array of shows and films across every genre.