Here are the 3 best Apple TV shows to binge this weekend, November 21–23, 2025.
Screen Rant’s curated selection features must-watch new releases, hidden gem masterpieces, classic fan-favorites, and binge-worthy series currently trending worldwide.
Whether you’re seeking a tension-filled drama, a laugh-out-loud comedy, or a chilling crime thriller, these 3 shows — all of which are Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes – are perfect for your Apple TV watchlist.
Check out SR’s weekend binge guides for all major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+, Disney+, Hulu, Peacock, and HBO Max. Here are the top 3 Apple TV shows worth watching right now.
Sugar
Since its release in 2024, Sugar has been one of the most enjoyable and binge-worthy series on Apple TV. Starring 2-time Emmy nominee Colin Farrell (The Penguin), Sugar follows private detective John Sugar (Farrell), who investigates the disappearance of Olivia, the granddaughter of prominent Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel (James Cromwell).
Created by Mark Protosevich (I Am Legend, Oldboy), the series also stars Amy Ryan, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Anna Gunn, Sydney Chandler, and more. The first season consists of 8 binge-worthy episodes, most of which are roughly 30 minutes each, earning a Rotten Tomatoes score of 81% and an audience score of 80%.
Additionally, Sugar is not a dead-end binge this weekend since Apple has already announced a second season currently in development. If you enjoy flashy detective mysteries with neo-noir elements, like Rian Johnson’s classic movie Brick, or if you can’t get enough of Colin Farrell, Sugar is an excellent show to binge on Apple TV.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
While Apple TV is known for its acclaimed original dramedies and sci-fi series, the platform also offers a handful of solid action genre options. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is one of these action epics that is absolutely worth checking out this weekend if you haven’t already.
Set in the MonsterVerse, this 10-part series follows the events of the critically acclaimed 2014 movie Godzilla. The series stars real-life father and son acting duo Kurt and Wyatt Russell as Army officer Lee Shaw. It also features Emmy winner Anna Sawai from Shōgun fame and her Emmy-nominated co-star Takehiro Hira.
After its premiere in 2023, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters earned a Certified Fresh 87% Rotten Tomatoes score and an audience score of 77%. This critical acclaim and streaming popularity led to the series being renewed for a second season, which will debut in February 2026. If you’re a fan of Godzilla movies, both new and old, consider this Apple TV series a must-watch.
The Studio
Following its record-breaking night at the 2025 Emmy Awards, The Studio may just be the most celebrated series on Apple TV. In September of this year, the Seth Rogen-led showbiz comedy surpassed The Bear for the most Emmy wins for a single season of a comedy series, taking home 13 awards out of its 23 nominations.
The satirical Hollywood show follows fictional movie studio head Matt Remick, a film lover at heart who struggles to balance art and commerce amidst the never-ending list of surprises and problems that arise in the filmmaking industry. Created in the same vein as self-reflexive Hollywood projects like The Player, The Studio is essential viewing for both movie lovers and industry professionals alike.
In addition to its unprecedented number of Emmy victories, The Studio earned a Certified Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score of 92% and is already developing a highly anticipated second season. With an impressive list of guest stars including Martin Scorsese and Zac Efron, The Studio is one of the very best shows you can binge-watch this weekend on Apple TV.
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