Here are 5 top shows on Apple TV that Ebaster recommends you watch this week. They’ve all been praised by critics and are ‘Certified Fresh’ on Rotten Tomatoes, making them great choices for your evening entertainment.
This week, December 15–19, 2025, Apple TV+ has five shows you absolutely shouldn’t miss. The lineup includes highly-rated series, brand new episodes everyone’s talking about, and some older favorites you might have forgotten. One show is even being called a perfect, 10/10 experience!
Looking for something new to watch? Ebaster publishes weekly guides to help you find the best shows on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and Paramount+. You can also find out what’s currently trending on Apple TV.
Trying
Jason and Nikki desperately want to start a family, but they’ve been unable to have a baby naturally. They decide to explore adoption, but their quirky friends, complicated families, and generally chaotic lives might make the adoption agency question if they’re truly prepared to be parents.
Look, everyone’s been obsessed with Ted Lasso, and rightly so, but I recently discovered Trying on Apple TV, and honestly, it’s a hidden gem. This show, which premiered back in 2020, is seriously funny and heartwarming – it’s earned a fantastic 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and trust me, it’s totally worth clearing your weekend to binge-watch.
With four seasons totaling 40 episodes and a fifth on the way, Trying is the perfect cozy show to relax with. Each short, 30-minute episode makes it easy to watch a lot at once.
Your Friends & Neighbors
After a hedge fund manager loses his job, he turns to robbing his rich neighbors to support his family. But when he breaks into the wrong house, everything goes terribly wrong.
The Apple TV series Your Friends & Neighbors, which debuted in April 2025, was a hit with viewers. Featuring a stellar performance by Jon Hamm, the show received an 81% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and has been renewed for a second season.
Looking for a gripping crime drama to watch? Your Friends & Neighbors is a great option! With only nine episodes, it’s perfect for a weekend binge.
Pachinko
This epic story, inspired by a popular New York Times book, follows a Korean family’s journey over four generations as they immigrate from Korea and work to build a better life.
If you’re an Apple TV+ subscriber wanting to see one of the platform’s top shows, don’t miss Pachinko. This sweeping historical drama has earned a fantastic 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and spans two seasons.
Many consider this Apple TV series to be among the best available. With 16 episodes, each under an hour long, it’s beautifully made and deeply affecting. The show received three Emmy nominations, including one for its stunning cinematography, and is destined to remain a highlight of Apple TV’s offerings.
Shrinking
A therapist, struggling with his own loss, begins to offer brutally honest advice to his patients. He abandons professional boundaries and ethics, dramatically impacting their lives – and ultimately, his own.
Since its debut in 2023, Shrinking has become a popular comedy series on Apple TV+. The show boasts a talented cast, including Jason Segel, Jessica Williams, and Harrison Ford, and has received critical acclaim, earning nine Emmy nominations – including one for Outstanding Comedy Series this year.
With a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes for its first two seasons, Shrinking is considered one of Apple TV+’s funniest and most highly praised shows. Since the third season arrives in January 2026, now is the perfect time to start watching!
Slow Horses
A team of flawed but dedicated MI5 agents works to protect the UK from dangerous enemies, maneuvering through a world of deception and secrets.
Many consider Slow Horses to be one of the very best shows on Apple TV+, potentially ranking among the top three. It’s a critically acclaimed dark comedy spy thriller that consistently appears on Apple TV+’s most-watched lists and has already won 2 Emmy Awards, along with a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Featuring an award-winning performance by Gary Oldman, Slow Horses is a highly engaging Apple TV series that currently has five seasons, with two more on the way in the next two years. It’s easily one of the best shows Apple TV has to offer.
Looking For More Streaming Options This Week?
Check out Ebaster’s binge-watching guides for last weekend’s top shows.
- Netflix (Dec 12–14, 2025)
- Prime Video (Dec 12–14, 2025)
- HBO Max (Dec 12–14, 2025)
- Paramount+ (Dec 12–14, 2025)
- Apple TV (Dec 12–14, 2025)
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