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Apple Silicon Buyer’s Guide: All the Differences Explained

tigaman webdesign — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:19:36 +0000

Choosing a new Mac often involves consideration of the many Apple silicon chips now on offer, so our comprehensive guide covers their generations, variations, performance benchmarks, and future prospects to help you decide which is best for you.

After iterating for over a decade in the iPhone and iPad, Apple in 2020 brought its custom silicon chip technology to the Mac, enabling major performance and power efficiency improvements. Since then, Apple silicon has expanded to every Mac model, spurring new designs and capabilities that were previously impossible.

Understanding the distinctions between Apple silicon chips will help you make an informed decision when selecting the right Mac for your needs. There have been two generations of Apple silicon for the Mac, each with four different chip variants. The main differences between the four different chip variants are as follows:

M1 and M2: Standard Apple silicon chip with a balance of performance and power-efficiency.

M1 Pro and M2 Pro: Apple silicon chip with additional high-performance CPU cores and twice the memory bandwidth of the M2 chip (200GB/s).

M1 Max and M2 Max: Doubles the GPU cores and memory bandwidth (400GB/s) of the M1 Pro or ‌M2‌ Pro chips for better graphics performance.

M1 Ultra and M2 Ultra: Encompasses two M1 Max or ‌M2‌ Max chips for double overall CPU and GPU performance, as well as twice the memory bandwidth (800GB/s).

Apple Silicon Generations

With the introduction of the ‌M2‌ series of chips in 2022, Apple made some key improvements over the initial M1 series from 2020.

The below table provides a comparison between the ‌M1‌ and ‌M2‌ series, highlighting differences in the chips they are based on, node, CPU clock speed, Neural Engines, and more:

‌M1‌ Series	‌M2‌ Series
Based on A14 Bionic chip from iPhone 12	Based on A15 Bionic chip from iPhone 13
5nm node (N5)	Enhanced 5nm node (N5P)
3.20 GHz CPU clock speed	3.49 GHz CPU clock speed
High-performance “Firestorm” and energy-efficient “Icestorm” cores	High-performance “Avalanche” and energy-efficient “Blizzard” cores
Neural Engine	40 percent faster Neural Engine
Video decode engine	Higher-bandwidth video decode engine
Image signal processor (ISP)	“New” image signal processor (ISP)
Launched November 2020 to March 2022	Launched June 2022 to early 2024

The standard ‌M2‌ chip also features several additional changes over its ‌M1‌ predecessor, including:

‌M1‌	‌M2‌
68.25GB/s memory bandwidth	100GB/s memory bandwidth
Media engine for hardware-accelerated H.264 and HEVC	Media engine for hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
–	ProRes encode and decode engine

It is worth noting that all Apple silicon chips other than the ‌M1‌ chip contain media engines for hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW video.

Devices

Each Apple silicon chip is only available in a select number of Apple devices. The standard ‌M1‌ and ‌M2‌ chips are present in a large number of laptop and desktop devices, several ‌iPad‌ models, and even the upcoming Vision Pro headset, owing to their requirement for a balance of performance and efficiency. On the other hand, the ‌M2‌ Ultra, Apple’s most powerful custom silicon chip to date, is only available in the high-end Mac Studio and Mac Pro.

	(Standard)	Pro	Max	Ultra
‌M1‌	MacBook Air (2020) Mac mini (2020) MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020) iMac (2021) iPad Pro (2021) iPad Air (2022)	MacBook Pro (14-inch and 16-inch, 2021)	MacBook Pro (14-inch and 16-inch, 2021) ‌Mac Studio‌ (2022)	‌Mac Studio‌ (2022)
‌M2‌	‌MacBook Air‌ (2022, 2023) MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2022) ‌iPad Pro‌ (2022) Mac Mini (2023) Vision Pro (2024)	MacBook Pro (14-inch and 16-inch, 2023) ‌Mac mini‌ (2023)	MacBook Pro (14-inch and 16-inch, 2023) ‌Mac Studio‌ (2023)	‌Mac Studio‌ (2023) ‌Mac Pro‌ (2023)

CPU and GPU Cores

CPU cores are individual processing units within a Central Processing Unit (CPU) responsible for executing instructions and performing general-purpose tasks, while GPU cores are specialized units within a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) designed for parallel processing and graphics-intensive tasks.

The number of CPU and GPU cores in an Apple silicon chip impacts the performance and multitasking capabilities of a Mac, with more cores leading to faster and more efficient execution of tasks, especially in intensive workloads. The table below presents a comparison of the core configurations and GPU specifications for the different variants of the ‌M1‌ and ‌M2‌ chips:

	(Standard)	Pro	Max	Ultra
‌M1‌	4 high-performance cores 4 energy-efficient cores 7- or 8-core GPU	6 or 8 high-performance cores 2 energy-efficient cores 14- or 16-core GPU	8 high-performance cores 2 energy-efficient cores 24- or 32-core GPU	16 high-performance cores 4 energy-efficient cores 48- or 64-core GPU
‌M2‌	4 high-performance cores 4 energy-efficient cores 8- or 10-core GPU	6 or 8 high-performance cores 4 energy-efficient cores 16- or 19-core GPU	8 high-performance cores 4 energy-efficient cores 30- or 38-core GPU	16 high-performance cores 8 energy-efficient cores 60- or 76-core GPU

Deciding how many CPU cores you need depends on the specific tasks and workflows you intend to perform on your Mac. For example, if you primarily engage in basic tasks like web browsing, document editing, and media consumption, an eight-core chip should suffice. On the other hand, if you work with demanding workloads like software development, opting for a higher core count can provide significant performance benefits. Similarly, graphics-intense workflows like video editing, 3D modeling, or gaming will benefit from additional GPU cores.

Benchmarks

Computer benchmark scores are standardized measurements that evaluate the performance of chips, providing a numerical representation for comparing capabilities and assessing performance against industry standards. The data on this chart is calculated from Geekbench 6 results users uploaded to Geekbench. Geekbench 6 scores are calibrated against a baseline score of 2,500 (which is the score of an Intel Core i7-12700 performing the same task).

The below Geekbench 6 scores show the range from the lowest specification chip in the least powerful Mac to the highest specification chip in the most powerful Mac.

	(Standard)	Pro	Max	Ultra
‌M1‌	Single-Core: 2,324–2,346 Multi-Core: 8,204–8,368 Metal: 31,549	Single-Core: 2,359–2,371 Multi-Core: 10,276–12,132 Metal: 64,096	Single-Core: 2,369–2,397 Multi-Core: 12,108–12,369 Metal: 108,584	Single-Core: 2,381 Multi-Core: 17,677 Metal: 152,706
‌M2‌	Single-Core: 2,561–2,625 Multi-Core: 9,583–9,687 Metal: 42,573	Single-Core: 2,633–2,647 Multi-Core: 12,028–14,203 Metal: 76,304	Single-Core: 2,730– Multi-Core: 14,405– Metal: 131,408	Single-Core: Multi-Core: Metal: 208,028

Both the ‌M1‌ and ‌M2‌ chips demonstrate significant performance improvements in single-core and multi-core tasks as you move from the base to the Ultra variants, with the ‌M2‌ chip showcasing even higher performance across the board. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that benchmarks do not tell the whole story. Benchmarks focus on specific tasks and synthetic workloads, and do not always accurately capture real-world usage scenarios and variations.

Unified Memory

Apple silicon chips have a unified memory architecture, meaning that the RAM is tied directly to the processor for maximum speed and efficiency. This means that the chip you choose determines what memory option are available, and it is not upgradable at a later date.

	(Standard)	Pro	Max	Ultra
‌M1‌	8GB 16GB	16GB 32GB	32GB 64GB	64GB 128GB
‌M2‌	8GB 18GB 24GB	16GB 32GB	32GB 64GB 96GB	64GB 128GB 192GB

Deciding how much RAM you need depends on your specific tasks and usage patterns. 8GB should be enough for most users, but upgrading to 16GB or 24GB could be sensible for users with more intense multitasking requirements. Amounts of memory beyond 32GB are generally reserved for seriously demanding workflows.

Final Thoughts

Overall, if you are new to Apple silicon and are still not sure which chip to buy, use the following rationale:

Buy M1 or M2 if… you need a good balance of price, performance, and battery life and have normal day-to-day computing requirements.

Buy M1 Pro or M2 Pro if… you need a performance-focused chip for slightly more intense workflows.

Buy M1 Max or M2 Max if… you need additional graphics performance for working with images, videos, graphic design, or games.

Buy M1 Ultra or M2 Ultra if… you need the best possible overall performance for extremely intense professional workflows.

It is generally not worth upgrading from any of the individual ‌M1‌ chips to their direct successors and it may be better to wait for Apple to launch the M3 series of chips. Apple has not yet released any M3-series chips, but the company is rumored to launch the ‌M3‌ chip toward the end of 2023. It is expected to be Apple’s first chip based on TSMC’s 3nm process, a significantly smaller node, which should lead to major performance and efficiency improvements over the ‌M1‌ and ‌M2‌ chips that are currently on offer.

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PSA: Disabling iCloud Drive in iOS 17 No Longer Turns Off Third-Party App CloudKit Syncing

tigaman webdesign — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 13:31:16 +0000

In iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma, turning off iCloud Drive no longer impacts third-party apps that use Apple’s iCloud database to sync their data, a notable change that is likely to be welcomed by both developers and users.

In previous versions of macOS and iOS, when iCloud Drive is manually disabled in System Settings or the Settings app, this also turns off iCloud (i.e. CloudKit) database access for third-party apps, even if they don’t use an iCloud Drive folder. This is despite the fact that iCloud syncing of Apple’s own stock apps remains unaffected.

This behavior is not made clear in Apple’s user-facing settings, which confusingly include separate switches to turn iCloud on and off individually for iCloud Drive, system apps, and third-party apps.

Moreover, iCloud Drive can take a considerable amount of device storage, therefore some users may choose to disable it, without realizing that they are also preventing some third-party apps from syncing between their devices.

By making iCloud Drive and third-party app iCloud access configuration independent from one another in iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma, cloud management better reflects the Settings interface. It also means that users with company-issued devices where iCloud Drive is disabled as a matter of policy will still be able to use third-party apps that depend on iCloud syncing to function properly.

Tags: iCloud Drive, CloudKit

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watchOS 10 Extends Optimized Charge Limit to More Apple Watch Models

tigaman webdesign — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 19:48:58 +0000

With watchOS 9 on the Apple Watch Ultra, Apple introduced a new battery feature called Optimized Charge Limit, which uses on-device machine learning to analyze your daily usage and dynamically set a maximum charge limit for your watch.

Available now as a developer beta and coming to all users later this year, watchOS 10 will extend this Optimized Charge Limit to additional Apple Watch models, including Apple Watch SE, Series 6, Series 7, and Series 8. Any new models released later this year alongside the public release of ‌watchOS 10‌ will undoubtedly also support the feature.

Optimized Charge Limit is an extension of the Optimized Battery Charging feature that waits to fully charge your battery until just before your device expects you to need your Apple Watch, in order to limit battery degradation due to overcharging. Optimized Charge Limit augments this by predicting how much battery life you are likely to need on any given day and only charging up to a level sufficient for your expected needs.

As a result, on some days your Apple Watch may charge all the way to 100%, while on other days it might charge to only 80% or 90%. The feature is optional but on by default, and it only engages in locations where you spend a lot of time such as at home or at work, recognizing that less frequently visited locations are more likely to have unpredictable impacts on your watch usage and charging patterns.

You can also manually override a planned Optimized Charge Limit by tapping the open charging icon after connecting to a charger and selecting the “Charge to Full Now” option.

For more details on how to manage Optimized Charge Limit, check out our how-to on the feature.

(Thanks, @aaronp613!)

Related Roundups: watchOS 10, watchOS 9

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Best MacBook bags, cases and sleeves 2023

tigaman webdesign — Sun, 14 May 2023 07:05:00 +0000

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A good MacBook bag shares many qualities with Apple’s laptops. We want it to be tough, so it needs to be made from good materials. We want to use it for multiple tasks, so it needs to have plenty of pockets and compartments. Let’s admit it, with the diminishing number of ports on the MacBook, the bags often have the edge. And since we all admire good design here, we certainly don’t mind if the bag looks fantastic.

Plus, whatever MacBook you’ve got, Air or Pro, you’ve probably spent enough on it that you don’t want to risk it breaking—and don’t mind spending just a little more to keep it safe.

There’s no shortage of companies out there that make protective accessories for MacBooks, from laptop bags and rucksacks to sleeves, covers, and cases that clip on directly, and plenty of them do their best to be just as stylish as the Mac they’re protecting.

We’ve rounded up a selection of our favorite cases, sleeves, backpacks and bags for the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, whether you have a 13-, 14- or 16-inch model, to keep your Mac safe.

All of the bags below fit those criteria, but we’ve been careful to choose bags that meet specific needs. Keep in mind that every bag here won’t fit every MacBook, but if a bag can’t handle the 16-inch MacBook Pro, we’ve been sure to make a note of it.

Case Logic Laptop Sleeve – Most colorful simple MacBook sleeve

Pros

Tight fit
Padded
Colors

Cons

Lack of pockets

Best Prices Today:

$24.59 at Amazon $24.99 at Best Buy $25.99 at Adorama

Fits: 13-inch

Case Logic makes many laptop sleeves that are suitable for various sizes of MacBook and come in all number of colors. The Case Logic Laptop Sleeve fits a 13.3in MacBook, such as the M1 MacBook Air or M2 MacBook Pro.

It’s form-fitting, so the MacBook shouldn’t slip about inside, and it features padding for extra protection. There is woven webbing along the sides to further protect the laptop and strengthen the case. It’s a slim case that should fit nicely inside your bag.

Available in a range of strong colors, including Pink, Dark Blue, Lime Green and Teal.

STM Myth Laptop Brief – Best MacBook shoulder bag

Pros

Slim 7L storage bag with pockets
Handle and detachable shoulder strap

Best Prices Today:

$77.06 at Amazon $79.95 at Lenovo $79.95 at STM

Fits: up to 14-inch

STM’s Myth laptop bag will fit up to 14-inch MacBooks, although it officially stated up to 13-inch laptops. It comes in Black, Granite Black, and Slate Blue depending.

The slim shoulder bag protects your laptop by suspending it, so that it doesn’t touch the bottom of the bag. It’s also encased in foam. The shoulder strap is easy to adjust and has a non-slip pad to make it more comfortable. With a subtle luggage trolley sleeve, it can slip onto the telescopic handle of a suitcase for easy of use when not on your back—handy for busy travel interchanges and crowded trains and buses.

It’s well-made, with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) coated webbing handles with rivets, reverse coil zippers, and water-repellent C6DWR coating applied to the fabric.

Inside there are plenty of sections and pockets (we counted 10 but there could be even more hidden away) to help with organization. Cable-routing means you can charge your laptop or other devices while still in the bag.

Harber Nomad Organiser – Best Organiser for MacBook

Pros

Pockets for tech organization
Premium luxury leather looks
Can hold MacBook and iPad
Handle and detachable shoulder strap

Cons

Bulks up quickly if over-stuffed
Expensive

Best Prices Today:

$416.00 at Amazon

Fits: 13-inch, 14-inch

While a laptop seems like a self-contained unit, with keboard, screen, trackpad, hard drive and everything all in one tidy package, it’s not quite as easy as that.

You need a charger and charging cable for starters, and when you’re on the move you have to carry around your AirPods, and maybe you prefer a proper mouse to the MacBook’s trackpad. And what if you have an iPad to work on, too? A simple sleeve can’t cope with all that lot, but the Nomad Organiser, from luxury bag maker Harber London, certainly can.

The Nomad has ten pockets: a padded one for your MacBook Pro, and another padded pocket that fits an iPad from 9.7 to 12.9 inches, and capacious enough to handle the tablet with a Smart Cover. Be warned, though, that holding both laptop and tablet, the sleeve can be tricky to close if you are stuffing in chargers and other tech too.

One lower pocket is big enough for your MacBook charger, but you’ll notice a bump in the fine lines when closed. I prefer to keep my bulky stuff in a wider-opening bag—check out our favorite tech organizer bags—and use this sleeve for the thinner essentials.

Two pockets are zipped for safe-keeping (for example, cash or memory cards) and there’s a handy key fob strap. There’s a couple of holders for pens or an Apple Pencil.

There’s a phone pocket, too, but I’m not sure I’d want all my devices in one place, and most of us prefer our phone at hand in a pocket or more-easy-to-dip-in bag. If you do, it’s large enough for a Pro Max iPhone.

Below that pocket are a couple of slots for credit or travel cards, and above it are five straps that will hold an AirPods case, cables and even an AirTag—after, all, at this price, even the sleeve on its own is definitely worth keeping tabs on at all times. I’d have preferred elasticated straps for a firmer hold but I can appreciate the all-leather design looks super lush.

You can carry the Nomad Organiser under your arm, via a subtle built-in handle, or you can attach a matching strap to sling it over your shoulder like a messenger bag.

It is a premium MacBook sleeve, handcrafted with full-grain Spanish leather, and really does shout cool luxury. Available in Tan, Dark Brown, Black and Navy.

Mujjo Envoy Laptop Sleeve – Smart sleeve with storage

Pros

Premium look and feel
Accessory pockets
In-sleeve charging

Cons

No sealed pockets

Fits: 14-inch, 16-inch

Made from top-quality waterproof vegan leather, the Envoy Laptop Sleeve from Dutch design brand Mujjo offers portable storage not just for the MacBook but your favored accessories, too. There are tight outside pockets to store your charger and cables plus phone and other essentials.

The laptop is secured by the classy sleeve’s magnetic opening that combines fast access with a firm close. Handily, there’s a generous side opening that allows for easy in-sleeve charging.

At the back there’s an easy-access slip pocket for a notebook or passport. You can carry just about anything slim in this sleeve so don’t leave it unattended at the café!

The Mujjo Envoy is available in Black or Blue and for both the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, although 13-inch and 15-inch MacBooks are comfortably (if slightly loosely) held, too.

Woolnut Leather Sleeve for MacBook – Luxury leather sleeve

Pros

Premium look and feel
In-sleeve charging

Cons

Lack of pockets
Expensive

Best Prices Today:

$99.00 at Amazon

Fits: 12-inch, 13-inch, 14-inch, 15-inch, 16-inch

Available in four deeply stylish colors (Black, Cognac, Green and Gray), the Woolnut Leather Sleeve snugly fits every recent MacBook from the 12-inch original, the Air and all the Pro models. Each size is tailor-made for every model.

This minimalist sleeve might lack pockets but it is as luxe as you’ll find and will draw admiring looks and awed strokes from fellow MacBook owners. The exterior is made from full-grain Scandinavian leather, with the interior soft 100% natural wool felt from Germany.

Speck SmartShell – Simple, colorful shell

Pros

Protects in use

Cons

More colors, please

Best Prices Today:

$37.99 at Amazon $49.95 at Adorama

Fits: 13-inch

If you want to protect your laptop while you are using it you can pop a clear or tinted case on it. The Speck SmartShell case comes in various sizes to suit different MacBooks.

There’s clear cases as well as a few different colored options, including Cosy Pink, Obsidian and Clear variant for the M2 MacBook Air, so you can pick one to suit your personality.

UAG Plyo Case – Extra robust laptop shell

Pros

Super robust shell

Cons

Particular about exact MacBook model

Best Prices Today:

$55.99 at Amazon $79.95 at Best Buy

Fits: 13-inch

Some shell cases are built to do more than give your MacBook a bit of color. A number of manufacturers build hard shell cases that will add an extra layer of protection to your MacBook Pro or Air.

UAG (Urban Armor Gear) makes impact resistant armour for your MacBook. The Plyo series has extra strength built into the cushioning corners and cooling vents to ensure that there is adequate airflow (to stop your laptop from overheating).

Make sure you buy the exact shell for your model MacBook.

Case Logic Bryker Backpack Roller – Laptop bag with telescope handle

Pros

Telescopic handle
Wheels
Versatile

Cons

Not a suitcase replacement

Best Prices Today:

$103.99 at Amazon

Fits: up to 15.6-inch and a 10-inch tablet

If you’d prefer not to carry your laptop in a bag on your back all the time then this is a great solution that offers a telescoping handle that retracts into zippered compartment and padded storage for a laptop up to 15.6-inches and an iPad.

It even has wheels (that can be covered when the bag is worn as a backpack) so you can drag it like a suitcase.

The laptop storage section can be detached.

A lower storage pocket provides space for bulky accessories, and there’s a side pocket for a water bottle.

Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe – Padded laptop bag

Pros

Premium backpack
Plenty of pockets
Decent 28L capacity

Cons

Premium price

Best Prices Today:

$159.00 at Amazon

Fits: 15-inch

If you have an Apple laptop and intend to take it outside the house or office from time to time, it goes without saying that you will need a good sturdy bag to carry it in. We recommend getting a well padded backpack that is designed for carrying a laptop.

A well designed backpack will include lots of areas insider the bag to store things in: such as a front pocket, a large main compartment and a large side pocket. Quilted shoulder straps and a padded back should ensure the backpack is comfortable to wear. It’s pricy, but the Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe is a good option.

Thule Gauntlet Attaché – Laptop briefcase

Pros

In-use hard-shell case
Detachable shoulder strap

Cons

Black only

Best Prices Today:

$64.95 at Best Buy

Fits: 13-inch

If you are looking for a briefcase style bag with a solid construction, a good option is the Thule Gauntlet attaché. It’s a slim and rugged case with enhanced corner and edge protection. There is a single, removable shoulder strap as well as handles. You don’t even need to remove the Mac from the case to work.

Twelve South SuitCase for MacBook – Hard shell, carry-on fabric hybrid

Pros

Slim but in-use hard shell
Handle

Cons

Lack of pockets

Best Prices Today:

$49.99 at Amazon $79.99 at Twelve South

Fits: 13-inch, 14-inch, 16-inch

Laptop backpack and bags can be bulky, expecting you constantly to be travelling to airports or on trains, when sometimes you just need the convenience of a slim briefcase with the protection of a hard shell. SuitCase from Twelve South is an odd name for what is effectively a briefcase with a recessed handle, but it’s a great hybrid of sleeve, shell and carry on.

There are three layers of protection: a water-resistant, quilted gray fabric exterior; underneath the twill textile is a layer of hard plastic to protect your MacBook from impacts; and inside is a soft layer of microfiber to protect the surface of your Mac.

You don’t even have to remove your MacBook from the case to get working, and, when closed, dual zippers keep it securely closed, even when charging.

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What’s on Apple TV+: ‘STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie’ and ‘City on Fire’

tigaman webdesign — Fri, 12 May 2023 16:34:14 +0000

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Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies.

This resource will list all the Apple TV+ content you can watch today, grouped into: TV shows, limited series, and movies. There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s $6.99-a-month service. If you want to know what’s on the way, check out our list of upcoming Apple TV+ shows and movies.

Updated 05/12/23: Documentary film STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie and drama series City on Fire are now streaming.

Shows and series

These are all the episodic, recurring series you can currently watch on Apple TV+, ordered from the most recent premiere date to the oldest.

Apple

City on Fire

A college student is shot in Central Park. The investigation connects a series of mysterious citywide fires, the downtown music scene, and a wealthy uptown real estate family fraying under the strain of the many secrets they keep. Watch here

Premiered: May 12, 2023

Harriet the Spy (season 2)

Outspoken and perpetually curious. That’s 11-year-old Harriet in a nutshell. But if she’s going to be Harriet M. Welsh, future writer, she’ll need to know everything. And to know everything means she’ll need to spy…on everyone. Watch here

Premiered: April 5, 2023

Silo

In a ruined and toxic future, thousands live in a giant silo deep underground. After its sheriff breaks a cardinal rule and residents die mysteriously, engineer Juliette starts to uncover shocking secrets and the truth about the silo. Watch here

Premiered: May 5, 2023

Frog and Toad

Frog is a frog. Toad is a toad. They have a lot in common … but they are also very different. Frog and Toad are best friends who know that the true secret to friendship is not only enjoying the things you have in common, but embracing the things that make you different. Watch here

Premiered: April 28, 2023

Jane

Budding environmentalist Jane is a 9-year-old on a quest to save endangered animals. Using her powerful imagination, Jane takes her best friends David and Greybeard the chimpanzee on epic adventures to help protect wild animals all around the world. Watch here

Premiered: April 14, 2023

Schmigadoon! (season 2)

Having found true love in the town of Schmigadoon, season two of Schmigadoon! will find Josh and Melissa in Schmicago, the reimagined world of ’60s and ’70s musicals. Watch here

Premiered: April 5, 2023

The Big Door Prize

Based on M.O. Walsh’s novel of the same name, The Big Door Prize tells the story of a small town that is forever changed when a mysterious machine appears in the general store, promising to reveal each resident’s true life potential. Watch here

Premiered: March 29, 2023

Eva the Owlet

Join in on feathery fun as Eva seeks adventure in her treetop community. Each night, she learns lessons, reflects through writing, and lends a helping wing wherever she can. Based on the bestselling book series Owl Diaries. Watch here

Premiered: March 31, 2023

My Kind of Country

Reese Witherspoon and Kacey Musgraves join Jimmie Allen, Mickey Guyton, and Orville Peck on a global search for country music’s next big star in a new kind of competition series. Watch here

Premiered: March 24, 2023

Ted Lasso (season 3)

The third season of Apple’s breakout hit show about a Kansas football coach who goes to England to coach a Premiere League soccer team. Watch here

Premiered: March 15, 2023

The Problem with Jon Stewart (season 2)

Jon’s weekly show enters its second season, where he examines issues in society with a panel discussion and interview. The first episode is “The War Over Gender.” Watch here

Premiered: October 7, 2022 with a mid-season break. The show returned on March 3, 2023.

The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy

Award-winning actor and nervous explorer Eugene Levy steps out of his comfort zone for a whirlwind tour of the world’s most beautiful and intriguing destinations. Watch here

Premiered: February 24, 2023

Liaison

Two agents-and former lovers–must work together to combat international cyberattacks threatening the UK while also confronting the buried secrets of their destructive relationship. Watch here

Premiered: February 24, 2023

Pretzel and the Puppies (season 2)

Meet Pretzel, the world’s longest dachshund and a playful, supportive dad to five frisky puppies. Together with his wife, Greta, they encourage their pups to get their paws up to solve problems and “make their bark” on the world. Watch here

Premiered: February 24, 2023

Hello Tomorrow!

In a retro-futuristic world, charismatic salesman Jack Bilings (Billy Crudup) leads a team of fellow sales associates determined to revitalize their customers’ lives by hawking timeshares on the moon. Watch here

Premiered: February 17, 2023

Dear Edward

A 12-year-old boy becomes the lone survivor of a plane crash. As he and others affected by the tragedy try to make sense of what happened, unexpected friendships, romances, and communities are formed. Watch here

Premiered: February 3, 2023

Pinecone and Pony (season 2)

Kate Beaton’s beloved book comes to life in this animated series. As a warrior in training, Pinecone fears no challenge. Thankfully, Pony always makes sure Pinecone never gets in over her head. Together they learn life can be a fun-filled adventure. Watch here

Premiered: February 3, 2023

Shrinking

Jimmy is struggling to grieve the loss of his wife while being a dad, friend, and therapist. He decides to try a new approach with everyone in his path: unfiltered, brutal honesty. Can he help himself by helping others? Will it bring him back into the light? Watch here

Premiered: January 27, 2023

Shape Island

On a charming island, Square, Triangle, and Circle seek adventure and connection while learning how to navigate each other’s differences. Based on the internationally best-selling books by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen. Watch here

Premiered: January 20, 2023

Truth Be Told (season 3)

Decend into the world of true-crime podcasts. This NAACP Image Award-winning drama stars Octavia Spencer as a podcaster who risks everything—including her life—to pursue truth and justice. Watch here

Premiered: January 20, 2023

Servant (season 4)

The final season of this thriller about a Philadelphia couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home. Watch here

Premiered: January 13, 2023

Little America (season 2)

An anthology series based on the true stories of immigrants in America. Watch here

Premiered: December 9, 2022

Puppy Place (season 2)

Charles and Lizzie Peterson have found the perfect way to foster their love of dogs—literally. The siblings take on the tough but rewarding task of fostering puppies and finding their forever homes. With ever new pup, a new adventure begins. Watch here

Premiered: December 9, 2022

Carpool Karaoke (season 5)

Celebrities! They’re just like us! They sing in the car! Don’t you want to watch them sing in the car? Watch here

Premiered: December 9, 2022

Slow Horses (season 2)

This darkly funny espionage drama follows a team of British intelligence agents who serve in a dumping ground department of MI5 due to their career-ending mistakes. Led by their brilliant but irascible leader, the notorious Jackson Lamb, they navigate the espionage world’s smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces. Watch here

Premiered: December 2, 2022

Interrupting Chicken

Little red chicken Piper is a budding writer who uses her big imagination to rewrite stories, jumping into the action to create unforgettable adventures. Based on David Ezra Stein’s best-selling, award-winning children’s book series. Watch here

Premiered: November 18, 2022

Mythic Quest (season 3)

Game development workplace comedy Mythic Quest returns for its third season. Watch here

Premiered: November 11, 2022

Circuit Breakers

In this family sci-fi anthology series, curiosity leads to chaos when students in the near future experience mysterious events. Watch here

Premiered: November 11, 2022

The Mosquito Coast (season 2)

Allie Fox—a brilliant inventor and stubborn idealist—uproots his family for a dangerous quest through Mexico to flee the U.S. government and find safety. Watch here

Premiered: November 4, 2022

Slumberkins

Embark on adventures with Bigfoot, Unicorn, Sloth, Yak, and Fox as they explore a world of feelings in this Jim Henson Company series that brings the emotional learning of Slumberkins to life. Watch here

Premiered: November 4, 2022

Acapulco (season 2)

In 1984, Maximo Gallardo’s dream comes true when he gets the job of a lifetimes at Acapulco’s hottest resort, Las Colinas. But he soon realizes that working there will be far more complicated than he ever imagined. Watch here

Premiered: October 21, 2022

Ghostwriter (season 3)

When a ghost haunts a neighborhood bookstore and starts releasing fictional characters into the real world, a group of friends team up to solve an exciting mystery surrounding the ghost’s unfinished business. Season 3 brings on a new cast of characters. Watch here

Premiered: October 21, 2022

Hello Jack! The Kindness Show (season 2)

Jason is one of Clover Grover’s most thoughtful and caring residents, greeting everyone with kindness and humor. His ability to spread compassion, creativity, and imagination inspires everyone in town to do the same. Watch here

Premiered: October 7, 2022

Sago Mini Friends

Welcome to Sagoville, where Harvey loves to play and discover ways to have silly fun! He and his closest friends explore, imagine, and express true thankfulness for all things, big and small, through creative adventures and unforgettable songs. Watch here

Premiered: September 16, 2022

Central Park (season 3)

The animated musical comedy continues for a third season. It’s about Owen, the manager of Central Park who lives there with his family, and a wealthy hotel heiress who wants to buy the park and build over it. Watch here

Premiered: September 9, 2022

Life by Ella

After a life-changing experience, 13-year-old Ella is eager to seize the day. As she learns to appreciate each moment, she faces the fears that once defined her–and encourages others to do the same. Watch here

Premiered: September 2, 2022

See (season 3)

The final season of Apple’s post-apocalyptic epic, starring Jason Momoa, about a far-future world where humans have long since lost their sight. Watch here

Premiered: August 26, 2022

Bad Sisters

The tight-knit Garvey sisters have always looked out for each other. When their brother-in-law winds up dead, his life insurers launch an investigation to prove malicious intent–and set their sights on the sisters, all of whom had ample reasons to kill him. Watch here

Premiered: August 19, 2022

Amber Brown

Between her parents’ divorce and best friend moving away, Amber Brown is having a tough time. But her art, video diary, and new friend Brandi provide outlets for Amber to express her feelings and find gratitude in the love that surrounds her.
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Premiered: July 29, 2022

Best Foot Forward

John Dubin is thrilled to switch from homeschool to public school, and being the only kid with a prosthetic leg is a challenge he’s ready to face. As he carves out a place among his peers, his friends and family are with him every step of the way.
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Premiered: July 22, 2022

Trying (season 3)

Nikki and Jason finally got their adopted kids, and that’s just the start of their troubles.
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Premiered: July 22, 2022

Duck & Goose

Feathered friends Duck and Goose couldn’t be more different, but in this preschool show, they learn how to bring out the best in one another. Based on books by Tad Hills.
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Premiered: July 8, 2022

Loot

After divorcing her husband of 20 years, Molly Novak must figure out what to do with her $87 billion settlement. She decides to reengage with her charitable foundation and reconnect with the real world—finding herself along the way.
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Premiered: June 24, 2022

Home (season 2)

Discover the groundbreaking ideas and inspiring stories behind the world’s most imaginative dwellings. In this globe-spanning docuseries, meet the visionaries who are challenging conventional concepts of “home” and rethinking how we live.
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Premiered: April 17, 2022

For All Mankind (season 3)

Nearly ten years after the events of Season 2, this season sees the space race extend to Mars, and take on new challengers from the private commercial spaceflight arena.
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Premiered: June 10, 2022

Lovely Little Farm

Nestled in lavender fields is a lovely little farm where sisters Jill and Jacky nurture and love all their animals—including the talking ones. Being a young farmer isn’t easy, but every day brings adventure and a chance to grow.
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Premiered: June 10, 2022

Physical (season 2)

Shelia Rubin is a quietly tormented housewife in the ’80s San Diego. Behind closed doors, she battles extreme personal demons and a vicious inner voice. But things change when she discovers aerobics, sparking a journey toward empowerment and success.
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Premiered: June 3, 2022

Now & Then

On the eve of college graduation, six best friends embark on an epic weekend the celebrate—but it takes a fatal turn. Nearly 20 years later, the survivors are reluctantly reunited by a blackmail text threatening to expose the truth about that fateful night.
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Premiered: May 20, 2022

Greatness Code (season 2)

Iconic athletes pull back the curtain on a pivotal career moment when they touched greatness. A stylized hybrid of live action and visual effects, this short-form docuseries sheds new light on the sports legends you thought you knew.
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Premiered: May 13, 2022

Tehran (season 2)

Glenn Close joins the cast in the second season of this action-packed Israeli spy thriller.
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Premiered: May 6, 2022

Shining Girls

Years after a brutal attack left her in a constantly shifting reality, Kirby Mazrachi learns that a recent murder is linked to her assault. She teams with veteran reporter Dan Velazquez to understand her ever-changing present—and confront her past.
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Pinecone & Pony

Premiered: April 8, 2022

Slow Horses

This quick-witted spy drama follows a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents—and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb—as they navigate the espionage world’s smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.
Watch here

Premiered: April 1, 2022

Stillwater (season 2)

Siblings Karl, Addy, and Michael have a very special next-door neighbor: a wise panda names Stillwater. His friendship and stories give them new perspectives on the world, themselves, and each other.
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Premiered: Season 2 premiered on March 18, 2022

The Snoopy Show (season 2)

Charlie Brown’s famous beagle is back for more animated adventures.
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Premiered: Season 2 landed on March 11, 2022

The Problem with Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart is back on TV with his new one-hour show. Each episode covers a single topic, and speaks to experts and advocates about the systems that cause them and how we can affect change.
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Premiered: September 30, 2021, came back from break with new weekly format March 3, 2022

Central Park (season 2)

The animated musical comedy from the creators of Bob’s Burgers continues, as the family that lives and works in the park continues their quest to stop an evil old woman from buying the whole thing and filling it with skyscrapers and stores.
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Premiered: June 25, 2021, continued March 4, 2022 after an extended break

Dear… (season 2)

The second season of this documentary series inspired by the “Dear Apple” ad campaign. Celebrities read letters by people whose lives they have changed through their work.
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Premiered: March 4, 2022

Severance

Mark leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives. When a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, it begins a journey to discover the truth about their jobs.
Watch here

Pretzel and the Puppies

Premiered: February 11, 2022

Suspicion

Four ordinary Brits are accused of kidnapping the son of a prominent U.S. media mogul. They embark on a desperate race against time to prove their innocence, but will anyone believe them—and are they telling the truth?
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Premiered: February 4, 2022

The Afterparty

When a high school reunion’s afterparty ends in a stunning death, everyone is a suspect. A detective grills the former classmates one by one, uncovering potential motives as each tells their version of the story—culminating in the shocking truth.
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Premiered: January 28, 2022

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock

Jim Henson’s fun-loving, musical Fraggles are back! Jon Gobo, Red, Wembley, Mokey, Boober, and new Fraggle friends on hilarious, epic adventures about the magic that happens when we celebrate and care for our interconnected world.
Watch here

Premiered: January 21, 2022

Servant (season 3)

From M. Night Shyamalan, Servant follows a Philadelphia couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home.
Watch here

Premiered: January 21, 2022

El Deafo

Going to school and making new friends can be tough. Having to do both while wearing a bulky hearing aid on your chest? That takes superpowers! With a little help from her superhero alter ego, El Deafo, Cece learns to embrace her differences.
Watch here

Premiered: January 7, 2022

Harriet the Spy

Outspoken and perpetually curious. That’s 11-year-old Harriet in a nutshell. But if she’s going to be Harriet M. Welsch, future writer, she’ll need to know everything. And to know everything means she’ll need to spy…on everyone.
Watch here

Premiered: November 19, 2021; additional episodes on May 20, 2022

Snoopy in Space (season 2)

Black off with Snoopy as he takes on a new frontier: space! Joined by Charlie Brown, Woodstock, and the rest of the Peanuts gang, Snoopy embarks on epic adventures of interstellar exploration and discovery.
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Premiered: November 12, 2021

Dickinson (season 3)

The third and final season of this period drama with modern sensibilities and references, a coming-of-age story about one of America’s greatest poets.
Watch here

Premiered: November 5, 2021

Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show

Jack is one of Clover Grove’s most thoughtful and caring residents, greeting everyone with kindness and humor. His ability to spread compassion, creativity, and imagination inspires everyone in town to do the same.
Watch here

Premiered: November 5, 2021

Swagger

From NBA star Kevin Durant, filmmaker Reggie Rock Bythewood, and the team behind Friday Night Lights. A basketball prodigy must navigate a maze of pressure if he’s going to overcome the odds against him and learn what it truly means to have swagger.
Watch here

Premiered: October 29, 2021

Invasion

Earth is visited by an alien species that threatens humanity’s existence. Events unfold in real time through the eyes of five ordinary people across the globe as they struggle to make sense of the chaos unraveling around them.
Watch here

Premiered: October 22, 2021

Puppy Place

Charles and Lizzie Peterson have found the perfect way to foster their love of dogs–literally. The siblings take on the tough but rewarding task of fostering puppies and finding their forever homes. WIth every new pup, a new adventure begins.
Watch here

Premiered: October 15, 2021.

Acapulco

In 1984, Maximo Gallardo’s dream comes true when he gets the job of a lifetime at Acapulco’s hottest resort, Las Colinas. But he soon realizes that working there will be far more complicated than he ever imagined.
Watch here

Premiered: October 8, 2021

Get Rolling with Otis

Welcome to Long Hill Dairy Farm, home to Otis the tractor and all his friends. Otis may be little, but he has a big heart. Whenever he sees a friend in need, he hits the brakes to see what’s wrong and rolls into action to help.
Watch here

Premiered: October 8, 2021

The Problem with Jon Stewart

Listen to the
companion podcast.

Premiered: September 30, 2021

Foundation

Based on the classed Isaac Asimov novels, Foundation chronicles a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.
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Premiered: September 24, 2021

Wolfboy and the Everything Factory

William Wolfe is no ordinary human boy. Down in the magical spryte realm of the Everything Factory, he’s Wolfboy. And with his new spryte friends, he learns his vivid imagination and limitless creativity have the power to change the world.
Watch here

Premiered: September 24, 2021

The Morning Show (season 2)

The second season picks up where the first left off, with The Morning Show reeling from sexual misconduct allegations and about to run right into the COVID pandemic.
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Premiered: September 17, 2021

Doug Unplugs (season 2)

The second season of this 3D animated show for kids about a curious robot named Doug is split into two halves.
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Premiered: The first half of season 2 started on September 17, 2021. Episodes 8-13 landed on April 1, 2022.

See (season 2)

In the second season of this post-apocalyptic epic thriller, Dave Bautista joins the cast, playing the brother of Jason Momoa’s character Baba Voss.
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Premiered: August 27, 2021

Truth Be Told (season 2)

Season 2 has Poppy Parnell (Octavia Spencer) investigating the murder of the husband of her childhood friend Micah Keith, a successful lifestyle guru played by Kate Hudson.
Watch here

Premiered: August 20, 2021

Mr. Corman

With better luck, better choices, better posture…Josh Corman could’ve been a rock star. Now he teaches fifth grade, and though he loves his students, he still struggles to find happiness and meaning in a world that sometimes feels short on both.
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Premiered: August 6, 2021

Ted Lasso (season 2)

Apple’s breakout hit continues as AFC Richmond finds itself struggling to break an unprecedented streak of tie games and earn its way back to the Premiere League.
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Premiered: July 23, 2021

Schmigadoon!

In this parody of 1940s musicals, backpacking couple Melissa and Josh get trapped in Schmigadon, a magical town filled with singing and dancing townspeople, and learn they can’t leave without finding true love—which they thought they already had.
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Premiered: July 16, 2021

Central Park (season 2)

Premiered: June 25, 2021

Physical

A half-hour drama/comedy series set in a 1980s Southern California beach community. It’s about a tortured woman who finds a path to power in the world of aerobics.
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Premiered: June 18, 2021

Home Before Dark (season 2)

In season two, when a mysterious explosion hits a local farm, reporter Hilde Lisko begins an investigation that will lead her to fight a powerful and influential corporation—with the health of her family and Erie Harbor in the balance.
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Premiered: June 11, 2021

Trying (season 2)

In the eight-episode second season of Trying, Nikki and Jason are continuing to navigate the adoption process.
Watch here

Premiered: May 21, 2021

Mythic Quest (season 2)

With the quarantine finally over, the second season of Mythic Quest finds everyone back in the office, attempting to build upon the success of Raven’s Banquet by launching an epic new expansion.
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Premiered: May 7, 2021

The Mosquito Coast

Adapts the bestselling novel The Mosquito Coast, to star Justin Theroux. The novel was published in 1981 by Theroux’s uncle, Paul Theroux, and made into a movie five years later starring Harrison Ford.
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Premiered: April 30, 2021

Mythic Quest ‘Everlight’ special

A special bonus episode in advance of Season 2. With the COVID pandemic over, the Mythic Quest crew returns to the offices for the company’s annual “Everlight” party.
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Premiered: April 16, 2021

Tiny World (Season 2)

Six more episodes of this nature documentary narrated by Paul Rudd, featuring spectacular footage of some of the smallest creatures in nature.
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Premiered: April 16, 2021

The Earth at Night in Color (Season 2)

Tom Hiddleston narrates six more episodes showcasing the nighttime activities of wild animals, shot using a new technique that enables full color in the dark.
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Premiered: April 16, 2021

For All Mankind (Season 2)

The story continues in the 1980s, almost a decade after season 1. Tensions escalate with the Soviets, and NASA struggles to push forward into the next generation of spaceflight.
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Premiered: Feb. 19, 2021

The Snoopy Show

An animated series all about Snoopy, Charlie Brown’s famous dog.
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Premiered: Feb. 5, 2021

Losing Alice

The series follows Alice, a 48-year-old female film director, who feels irrelevant since raising her family. She becomes obsessed with 24-year-old screenwriter Sophie, and eventually surrenders her moral integrity in order to achieve power, relevance, and success.
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Premiered: Jan. 22, 2021

Servant (Season 2)

Continuing the mystery around Jericho’s disappearance.
Watch here

Premiered: Jan. 15, 2021

Dickinson (Season 2)

The story continues as Emily struggles with her burgeoning notoriety.
Watch here

Premiered: Jan. 8, 2021

Stillwater

A CG animated kids’ cartoon about three siblings who live next door to a wise panda named Stillwater, who teaches them new perspectives on life through Eastern philosophy.
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Premiered: Dec. 4, 2020

Earth at Night in Color

A six-part nature documentary series that films animals at night using new technology to capture full natural color. Narrated by Tom Hiddleston.
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Premiered: Dec. 4, 2020

Doug Unplugs

A CG animated kids’ series that follows the robot Doug and his human friend Emma as they go on adventures and learn how the world works.
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Premiered: Nov. 13, 2020

Helpsters (Season 2)

An educational series produced by Sesame Workshop. A group of monsters work together to help solve the problems of customers who enter their shop through teamwork and problem solving.
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Premiered: Oct. 20, 2020

Ghostwriter (Season 2)

More mysteries for the kids in the bookstore. This season is only seven episodes.
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Premiered: Oct. 9, 2020

Tiny World

A six-part nature documentary about the lives of some of the smallest creatures in the wild. Narrated by Paul Rudd.
Watch here

Premiered: Oct. 2, 2020

Tehran

An espionage thriller that tells the thrilling story of a Mossad agent who goes deep undercover on a dangerous mission in Tehran that places her and everyone around her in dire jeopardy.
Watch here

Premiered: Sept. 25, 2020

Ted Lasso

Jason Sudeikis plays American college football coach takes over as head coach of U.K. Premiere League soccer team AFC Richmond.
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Premiered: Aug. 14, 2020

The Oprah Conversation

Oprah leads intimate discussions with today’s foremost newsmakers, thought leaders, and masters of their craft.
Watch here

Premiered: July 30, 2020

Little Voice

A romantic comedy-drama about a singer-songwriter who struggles to be heard and find herself.
Watch here

Premiered: July 10, 2020

Greatness Code

Seven famous athletes discuss their moments of greatness. Presented in a hybrid of live action and special effects.
Watch here

Premiered: July 10, 2020

Dear…

A documentary series inspired by the “Dear Apple” ad campaign. Celebrities read letters by people whose lives they have changed through their work.
Watch here

Premiered: June 5, 2020

Central Park

A musical comedy animated series from the creators of Bob’s Burgers, about the family of the Central Park groundskeeper and their attempts to foil the wealthy old woman who wants to buy and destroy the park.
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Premiered: May 29, 2020

Fraggle Rock (Seasons 1-4)

Apple will reboot the classic Jim Henson show from the 1980s, but in the meantime, it has all four original seasons. This is a rare case where Apple TV+ has a library of old content.
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Premiered: May 27, 2020

Mythic Quest (Quarantine Special)

A special filmed remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, detailing how the Mythic Quest staff is dealing with remote work.
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Premiered: May 22, 2020

Trying

A British comedy series that follows a couple who want to become parents but are struggling to conceive.
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Premiered: May 1, 2020

Home

A documentary series that examines the inspiration behind some very creative living spaces.
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Premiered: April 17, 2020

Home Before Dark

Based on the life of young Hilde Lysiak, a girl moves from New York to the small lakeside town her father is from, and investigates the town’s old mystery.
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Premiered: April 3, 2020

Amazing Stories

An anthology of fantastical tales, reviving the acclaimed 1985 TV series. Executive produced by Steven Spielberg, among others.
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Premiered: March 6, 2020

Mythic Quest

A comedy that follows the video game studio that produces the popular fictional online RPG Mythic Quest.
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Premiered: Feb. 7, 2020

Little America

An anthology series based on the true stories of immigrants in America.
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Premiered: Jan. 17, 2020

Truth Be Told

A true crime podcaster investigates the case of a convicted killer she previously painted as the murderer, who now claims he was framed.
Watch here

Premiered: Dec. 6, 2019

Servant

A psychological horror series executive produced by M. Night Shyamalan.
Watch here

Premiered: Nov. 28, 2019

Helpsters

An educational series produced by Sesame Workshop. A group of monsters work together to help solve the problems of customers who enter their shop through teamwork and problem solving.
Watch here

Premiered: Nov. 1, 2019

Oprah’s Book Club

A stand-alone version of the popular “Oprah’s Book Club” segment on her talk show.
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Premiered: Nov. 1, 2019

Ghostwriter

A revival of the 1992 TV series, where four kids help a ghost in a bookstore solve mysteries that bring to life characters from the books.
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Premiered: Nov. 1, 2019

Dickinson

A half-hour comedy-drama about the life of Emily Dickinson that blends period-era trappings with modern sensibilities, music, and dialogue.
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Premiered: Nov. 1, 2019

See

Hundreds of years after a plague kills most of humanity and robs the rest of their sight, a pair of twins are born who can see. Jason Momoa plays their adoptive father.
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Premiered: Nov. 1, 2019

The Morning Show

A drama about the production of a fictional morning news show amidst a sexual misconduct scandal. Features big-name stars like Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell, and Billy Crudup.
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Premiered: Nov. 1, 2019

For All Mankind

How would history play out differently if the Soviet Union landed on the Moon before the United States?
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Premiered: Nov. 1, 2019

Limited series

These limited series are comprised of multiple episodes, but are not expected to have multiple seasons or continue in an ongoing basis.

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Drops of God

While the world of wine mourns the death of Alexandre Léger, his estranged daughter, Camille, learns his extraordinary collection is now hers. But before she can claim her inheritance, Camille must best Alexandre’s protégé, Issei, in a test of their senses. Watch here

Premiered: April 21, 2023

The Last Thing He Told Me

A woman must forge a relationship with her teenage stepdaughter in order to find her husband, who has mysteriously disappeared. Watch here

Premiered: April 14, 2023

Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker

An inside look at the controversial life and career of tennis great Boris Becker-featuring interviews with John McEnroe, Novak Djokovic, Björn Borg, and other icons. Watch here

Premiered: April 7, 2023

Extrapolations

Eight interconnected stories told over 33 years explore how our planet’s changing climate will affect family, work, faith-and survival. Watch here

Premiered: March 17, 2023

Monster Factory

Welcome to The World Famous Monster Factory, a school where spandex-clad misfits escape the confines of everyday life to chase the dream of going pro. Watch here

Premiered: March 17, 2023

Real Madrid: Until the End

Step onto the field and go behind the scenes with the iconic soccer team for a look at their astonishing 2021-2022 season. Fueled by their fervent fans, they defy the odds and silence the skeptics. Watch here

Premiered: March 10, 2023

Make or Break (season 2)

Dive into the world of pro surfing as the best in the sport travel the globe to compete for the World Championship title. With unprecedented access, this docuseries captures the athletes’ lives on tour and the sacrifices they make to get to the top. Watch here

Premiered: February 17, 2023

Super League: The War for Football

The past, present, and future of European football collide when plans for a breakaway league emerge, leaving the game’s most powerful leaders to defend—or upend—the traditions of the sport. Watch here

Premiered: January 13, 2023

Shantarm

Escaped convict Lin Ford flees to the teeming streets of 1980s Bombay, looking to disappear. Working as a medic for the city’s poor and neglected, Lin finds unexpected love, connection, and courage on the long road to redemption. Watch here

Premiered: October 14, 2022

Gutsy

Take an unforgettable journey with Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton as they go on adventures with some of the world’s boldest and bravest women—from household names to unsung heroes—who make us laugh and inspire us to be more gutsy. Watch here

Premiered: September 9, 2022

Five Days at Memorial

Based on actual events from Hurricane Katrina. When the floodwaters rose, power failed, and heat soared, exhausted caregivers at a New Orleans hospital were forced to make profound, heart-wrenching decisions.
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Premiered: August 12, 2022

Surface

A traumatic head injury leaves Sophie with extreme memory loss. In her quest to put the pieces of her life back together–with help from her husband and friends–Sophie begins to question the truth behind her picture-perfect life.
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Premiered: July 29, 2022

Black Bird

Inspired by actual events. As Jimmy Keene begins a 10-year prison sentence, he gets an incredible offer: If he can elicit a confession from suspected killer Larry Hall, Jimmy will be freed. Completing this mission becomes the challenge of a lifetime.
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Premiered: July 8, 2022

Prehistoric Planet

Experience the wonders of our world like never before in this epic series from Jon Favreau and the producers of Planet Earth. Travel back 66 million years to when majestic dinosaurs and extraordinary creatures roamed the lands, seas, and skies.
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Premiered: May 23, 2022

The Essex Serpent

London widow Cora Seaborne moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. She forms a surprising bond of science and skepticism with the local vicar—but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature.
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Premiered: May 13, 2022

The Big Conn

Eric C. Conn was a lawyer living a little too large in eastern Kentucky…until two whistleblowers realized he was at the center of government fraud worth over half a billion dollars, one of the largest in U.S. history. And that was just the beginning.
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Premiered: May 6, 2022

Make or Break (season 1)

Premiered: April 29, 2022

The Long Game: Bigger Than Basketball

Makur Maker was a five-star NBA prospect heading to the Draft—until an unexpected detour led him to Howard University. This inspiring docuseries follows Makur’s journey and his determination to rewrite his story with the help of his family.
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Premiered: April 22, 2022

They Call Me Magic

Earvin “Magic” Johnson is an icon for the ages—from humble beginnings to the Dream Team to business titan. Featuring interviews with President Obama, Larry Bird, Pat Riley, and more, this docuseries charts the life and career of a legend.
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Premiered: April 22, 2022

Roar

Featuring an all-star cast, this genre-bending anthology series waves together eight darkly comedic feminist fables that take unexpected approaches to subjects like gender roles, autonomy, and identity.
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Premiered: April 15, 2022

Pachinko

Based on the New York Times bestseller, this sweeping saga chronicles the hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family across four generations as they leave their homeland in an indomitable quest to survive and thrive.
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Premiered: March 25, 2022

WeCrashed

Inspired by actual events—and the love story at the center of it all. WeWork grew from a single coworking space into a global brand worth $47 billion in under a decade. Then, in less than a year, its valuation dropped $40 billion. What happened?
Watch here

Premiered: March 18, 2022

The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey

Suddenly left without his trusted caretaker, Ptolemy Grey is assigned to the care of orphaned teenager Robyn. When they learn about a treatment that will restore Ptolemy’s dementia-addled memories, it beings a journey toward shocking truths.
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Premiered: March 11, 2022

Lincoln’s Dilemma

Discover a side of Abraham Lincoln you’ve never seen before. In this four-part docuseries, a diverse panel of historians and rare archival materials offer a more nuanced look into the man dubbed the Great Emancipator.
Watch here

Premiered: February 18, 2022

The Line

In covert modern warfare, the line between right and wrong has blurred. This docuseries examines the moral ambiguities of war as embodied by the 2018 case in which a U.S. Navy SEAL platoon accused its chief, Eddie Gallagher, of war crimes.
Watch here

The Shrink Next Door

Inspired by the true story of Marty and the therapist who turned his life around…then took it over. When he first meets Dr. Ike, Marty just wants to get better at boundaries. Over 30 years, he’ll learn all about them—and what happens when they get crossed.
Watch here

Dr. Brain

From visionary filmmaker Kim Jee-Woon. Brilliant brain scientist Sewon (Lee Sun-kyun) suffers a horrific personal tragedy. Desperate to uncover what happened to his family, he conducts “brain syncs” with the dead to access their memories for clues.
Watch here

Blush

When a horticulturalist-astronaut crashes onto a desolate planet, he encounters an ethereal visitor and discovers the joy of building a new life–realizing the universe has delivered something astonishing.
Watch here

Premiered: October 1, 2021

Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson

Oscar and Grammy award-winning producer Mark Ronson explores the intersection of technology and musical innovation with his heroes and fellow hitmakers—including Paul McCartney, DJ Premier, Charli XCX, Dave Grohl, and Questlove.
Watch here

Premiered: July 30, 2021

Lisey’s story

Based on the Stephen King novel and adapted by King himself. A series of unsettling events causes Lisey (Juliette Moore) to face memories of her marriage to novelist Scott Landon (Clive Owen) that she has deliberately blocked out of her mind.
Watch here

Premiered: June 4, 2021

The Me You Can’t See

A collaboration between Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry, this five-party documentary series explores mental health in our modern world. It talks to experts, celebrities, and everyday people about the challenges of mental health across the world.
Watch here

Premiered: May 21, 2021

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded on the scene, and boundaries expanded like never before.
Watch here

Premiered: May 21, 2021

Calls

Based on the French series of the same name, using audio and minimal abstract visuals to tell nine short-form stories. Each episode follows a mystery that unfolds through a series of seemingly average, unconnected phone conversations that quickly become surreal.
Watch here

Premiered: March 19, 2021

Becoming You

Told through the eyes of hundreds of kids around the globe, this six-part documentary series shows how kids grow up from birth to age five.
Watch here

Premiered: Nov. 13, 2020

Long Way Up

Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman ride Harley-Davidson electric motorcycles up from Argentina to Los Angeles. It is similar in style and scope to their previous outings in Long Way Round and Long Way Down.
Watch here

Premiered: Sept. 18, 2020

Helpsters Help You

A remote-produced version of Helpsters made during the COVID-19 pandemic, staring the helpful monster Cody as she helps kids deal with what to do when life doesn’t go as expected.
Watch here

Premiered: April 24, 2020

Defending Jacob

Based on the novel of the same name, parents deal with the accusation that their 14-year-old boy may have committed murder. Stars Chris Evans and Michelle Dockery.
Watch here

Premiered: April 24, 2020

Fraggle Rock: Rock On!

A series of six shorts filmed remote during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Fraggles talking to each other in remote caves.
Watch here

Premiered: April 21, 2020

Oprah Talks COVID-19

Oprah has remote conversations with experts and people facing challenges to provide insight, meaning, and tangible advice for the human spirit.
Watch here

Premiered: March 21, 2020

Visible: Out on Television

A five-episode documentary series about the representation of LGBTQ+ people in television, on-screen and off.
Watch here

Premiered: Feb. 14, 2020

Snoopy in Space

A dozen animated shorts in which Snoopy becomes a NASA astronaut and goes into space.
Watch here

Premiered: Nov. 1, 2019

Movies, short films, and specials

Apple TV+ is home to a fair number of original movies, too. Some of the movies saw a limited theatrical release, but are listed here by the date they were made available on Apple TV+.

Apple

STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie

A short kid from a Canadian army base becomes the international pop culture darling of the 1980s-only to find the course of his life altered by a stunning diagnosis. What happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease? Watch here

Premiered: May 12, 2023

Ghosted

Salt-of-the-earth Cole falls head over heels for enigmatic Sadie-but then makes the shocking discovery that she’s a secret agent. Before they can decide on a second date, Cole and Sadie are swept away on an international adventure to save the world. Watch here

Premiered: April 21, 2023

Tetris

Based on the true story of American video game salesman Henk Rogers and his discovery of Tetris in 1988. When he sets out to bring the game to the world, he enters a dangerous web of lies and corruption behind the Iron Curtain. Watch here

Premiered: March 31, 2023

Sharper

No one is who they seem in this neo-noir New York City thriller of ruthless manipulations and high-stakes power games. Watch here

Premiered: February 17, 2023

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

Charlie Mackesy’s best-selling book comes to life in this beautifully animated film from NoneMore and Bad Robot Productions. Follow the unlikely bond between four friends as they explore the meaning of kindness, courage, and hope. Watch here

Premiered: December 25, 2022

Emancipation

Inspired by the gripping true story of a man who would do anything for his family—and for freedom. When Peter, an enslaved man, risks his life to escape and return to his family, he embarks on a perilous journey of love and endurance. Watch here

Premiered: December 9, 2022

Spirited

Imagine Charles Dickens’ heartwarming tale of a scrooge visited by four ghosts on Christmas Eve–but funnier. And with Will Farell, Ryan Reynolds, and Octavia Spender. Also, huge musical numbers. Okay, we’re asking a lot. Maybe just watch the trailer? Watch here

Premiered: November 18, 2022

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me

After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. This uniquely raw and intimate documentary spans her six-year journey to a new light. Watch here

Premiered: November 4, 2022

Causeway

Jennifer Lawrence stars as Lynsey, a soldier struggling to adjust back home in New Orleans following a traumatic injury. When she meets local mechanic James (Brian Tyree Henry), the pair begin to forge an unexpected bond. Watch here

Premiered: November 4, 2022

Raymond & Ray

Half brothers Raymond and Ray reunite when their estranged father dies–and discover that his final wish was for them to dig his grave. Together, they process who they’ve become as men, both because of their father and in spite of him. Watch here

Premiered: October 21, 2022

The Greatest Beer Run Ever

Chickie (Zac Efron) wants to support his friends fighting in Vietnam by doing something wild—personally bringing them American beer. What starts as a well-meaning journey quickly changes Chickie’s life and perspective. Based on a true story. Watch here

Premiered: September 30, 2022

Sidney

From producer Oprah Winfrey, this revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Barbara Streisand, and more. Watch here

Premiered: September 23, 2022

Lucy’s School

The Peanuts gang is nervous about going to a new school, so Lucy starts her own. She soon learns that teaching is tougher than she thought—and that change can be a good thing.
Watch here

Premiered: August 12, 2022

Luck

From Skydance Animation and the creative visionary behind Toy Story and Cars comes the tale of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world! Sam’s quest to turn her luck around leads to a magical adventure in the never-before-seen Land of Luck.
Watch here

Premiered: August 5, 2022

Cha Cha Real Smooth

Fresh out of college and stuck at his New Jersey home without a clear path forward, 22-year-old Andrew begins working as a party starter for bar/bat
mitzvahs-where he strikes up a unique friendship with a young mom and her teenage daughter.
Watch here

Premiered: June 17, 2022

To Mom (and Dad), With Love

Mother’s Day is almost here, and the gang is excited—except Peppermint Patty. For her, it’s a reminder that she didn’t grow up with a mom. But good pal Marcie helps Peppermint Patty see that families come in all shapes and sizes.
Watch here

Premiered: May 6, 2022

It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown

Charlie Brown is determined to win the big baseball game. But things turn into a fiasco right before the matchup, when Sally bonds with a little flower on the pitcher’s mound and vows to protect it at all costs.
Watch here

Premiered: April 15, 2022

The Sky is Everywhere

Lennie is a teen musical prodigy grieving the death of her sister when she finds herself caught between a new guy at school and her sister’s devastated boyfriend. Through her vivid imagination and conflicted heart, Lennie navigates first love and first loss.
Watch here

Premiered: February 11, 2022

The Tragedy of Macbeth

Denzel Washington and Farnces McDormand star in Joel Coen’s bold and fierce adaptation–a tale of murder, madness, ambition, and wrathful cunning.
Watch here

Premiered: January 14, 2022

Swan Song

In the near future, Cameron Turner is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Presented with an experimental solution to shield his wife and son from grief, he grapples with altering their fate in this thought-provoking exploration of love, loss, and sacrifice.
Watch here

Premiered: December 17, 2021

Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne

After finding out her grandmother wont’ be visiting for Christmas, Lucy decides to cheer herself up by throwing the ultimate New Year’s Eve party. Meanwhile, Charlie Brown tries to fulfill one of his resolutions before the clock strikes midnight.
Watch here

Premiered: December 10, 2021

Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues

The Queen of Christmas returns with a blast of holiday cheer in this special. Mariah performs her enchanting original song “Fall in Love at Christmas” with Khalid and Kirk Franklin, chats with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, and signs off with a festive classic.
Watch here

Premiered: December 3, 2021

‘Twas the Fight Before Christmas

In this true-life twist on a holiday fable, Jeremy Morris brings a whole new meaning to Christmas spirit when his extravagant seasonal display sparks a dispute with his neighbors that lands them all in court.
Watch here

Premiered: November 26, 2021

Finch

Tom Hanks if Finch, a man who embarks on a moving and powerful journey to find a new home for his unlikely family—his beloved dog and a newly created robot—in a dangerous and ravaged world.
Watch here

Premiered: November 5, 2021

The Velvet Underground

Experience the iconic rock band’s legacy in the first major documentary to tell their story. Directed with the era’s avant-garde spirit by Todd Haynes, this kaleidoscopic oral history combines exclusive interviews with dazzling archival footage.
Watch here

Premiered: October 15, 2021

Come From Away

Filmed live on Broadway, the Tony Award-winning musical tells the remarkable true story of 38 flights grounded in a small Canadian town on September 11, 2001. As the locals host these “come from aways,” they come together and find hope.
Watch here

Premiered: September 10, 2021

9/11: Inside the President’s War Room

Experience the events of September 11, 2001 through the eyes of President Bush and his closest advisors as they personally detail the crucial hours and key decisions from that historic day.
Watch here

Premiered: September 1, 2021

CODA

As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her home. When she discovers a passion for singing, Ruby must choose between family obligations and her dreams.
Watch here

Premiered: August 13, 2021

Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

Lupita Nyong’o narrates a documentary about Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz. Famous fans—including Drew Barrymore, Kevin Smith, and Al Roker—share its influence on them, and a new animated story finds Charlie Brown on a quest.
Watch here

Premiered: June 25, 2021

Fathom

Two biologists set out on an undertaking as colossal as their subjects—deciphering the complex communication of whales. Dr. Michelle Fournet and Dr. Ellen Garland journey to opposite hemispheres to uncover a culture eons older than our own.
Watch here

Premiered: June 25, 2021

The Year the Earth Changed

Narrated by David Attenborough, this documentary special highlights the way nature has started to recover during the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Watch here

Premiered: April 16, 2021

Cherry

A young Ohio man takes a wild journey through love, military service, PTSD, drug addiction, and crime.
Watch here

Premiered: March 12, 2021

Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry

A documentary that tells of the meteoric rise of singer-songwriter Billie Eilish.
Watch here

Premiered: Feb. 26, 2021

Palmer

Former high-school football star Eddie Palmer gets out of jail and tries to put his life together, and finds himself taking care of a unique young 7-year old kid.
Watch here

Premiered: Jan. 29, 2021

Wolfwalkers

An animated film in which a young apprentice hunter journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls, she befriends a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night.
Watch here

Premiered: Dec. 11, 2020

Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special

Mariah Carey talks to a big list of celebs as she moves from one musical number to the next.
Watch here

Premiered: Dec. 4, 2020

Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds

A documentary about the study and cultural impact of meteorites and deep impacts sites.
Watch here

Premiered: Nov. 13, 2020

On the Rocks

Laura thinks she’s happily married, but when her husband starts logging late hours at the office with a new co-worker, Laura begins to fear the worst. She turns to her father Felix, who insists they investigate the situation.
Watch here

Premiered: Oct. 23, 2020

Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You

Behind the scenes of the recording of Springsteen’s latest album “Letter To You.”
Watch here

Premiered: Oct. 23, 2020

Boys State

A documentary film that dives into a week-long annual program in which a thousand Texas high school seniors gather for an elaborate mock exercise: building their own state government.
Watch here

Premiered: Aug. 14, 2020

Greyhound

Tom Hanks stars as a longtime Navy veteran who is tasked with protecting a convoy of ships across the treacherous waters of the Atlantic during World War II.
Watch here

Premiered: July 10, 2020

Dads

A documentary film celebrating fatherhood featuring testimonials of Judd Apatow, Jimmy Fallon, Neil Patrick Harris, Ron Howard, Ken Jeong, Jimmy Kimmel, Hasan Minhaj, Conan O’Brien, Patton Oswalt, Will Smith and more.
Watch here

Premiered: June 19, 2020

Beastie Boys Story

A live documentary retrospective of the Beastie Boys, as told by Michael Diamond (Mike D) and Adam Horovitz (Ad-Rock).
Watch here

Premiered: April 24, 2020

Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth

An animated short family film where a seven-year-old learns about the wonders of the world from his parents and the Museum of Everything.
Watch here

Premiered: April 17, 2020

The Banker

Businessmen Bernard Garrett and Joe Morris devise a plan to take on the racist establishment of the 1960s by helping other African Americans buy homes. They train a working-class white man to pose as the face of their real estate and banking empire.
Watch here

Premiered: March 20, 2020

Hala

Hala Masood is a seventeen year old Pakistani American Muslim girl struggling with the clash of her family’s values versus her desires.
Watch here

Premiered: Dec. 6, 2019

The Elephant Queen

Follow elephant matriarch Athena as she leads her family across the African landscape in search of water during a drought.
Watch here

Premiered: Nov. 1, 2019

Apple TV

Children’s use of social media should be managed, says American Psychological Association

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Children’s use of social media may have both positive and negative impacts, but parents and other caregivers should ensure they remain watchful, says a new health advisory.

The American Psychological Association (APA) has made 10 recommendations to reduce the risks of harm, several of them being to better educate children about the issues they may encounter …

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What’s on Apple TV+: ‘Silo’ and ‘Harriet the Spy’ season 2 are now available

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Macworld

Updated 05/05/23: Season 2 of children’s animated series Harriet the Spy and the post-apocalyptic thriller Silo are now streaming.

Shows and series

These are all the episodic, recurring series you can currently watch on Apple TV+, ordered from the most recent premiere date to the oldest.

Apple

Harriet the Spy (season 2)

Premiered: April 5, 2023

Silo

Premiered: May 5, 2023

Frog and Toad

Premiered: April 28, 2023

Jane

Premiered: April 14, 2023

Schmigadoon! (season 2)

Having found true love in the town of Schmigadoon, season two of Schmigadoon! will find Josh and Melissa in Schmicago, the reimagined world of ’60s and ’70s musicals. Watch here

Premiered: April 5, 2023

The Big Door Prize

Premiered: March 29, 2023

Eva the Owlet

Premiered: March 31, 2023

My Kind of Country

Reese Witherspoon and Kacey Musgraves join Jimmie Allen, Mickey Guyton, and Orville Peck on a global search for country music’s next big star in a new kind of competition series. Watch here

Premiered: March 24, 2023

Ted Lasso (season 3)

The third season of Apple’s breakout hit show about a Kansas football coach who goes to England to coach a Premiere League soccer team. Watch here

Premiered: March 15, 2023

The Problem with Jon Stewart (season 2)

Jon’s weekly show enters its second season, where he examines issues in society with a panel discussion and interview. The first episode is “The War Over Gender.” Watch here

Premiered: October 7, 2022 with a mid-season break. The show returned on March 3, 2023.

The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy

Award-winning actor and nervous explorer Eugene Levy steps out of his comfort zone for a whirlwind tour of the world’s most beautiful and intriguing destinations. Watch here

Premiered: February 24, 2023

Liaison (season 1)

Two agents-and former lovers–must work together to combat international cyberattacks threatening the UK while also confronting the buried secrets of their destructive relationship. Watch here

Premiered: February 24, 2023

Pretzel and the Puppies (season 2)

Premiered: February 24, 2023

Hello Tomorrow! (season 1)

Premiered: February 17, 2023

Dear Edward (season 1)

Premiered: February 3, 2023

Pinecone and Pony (season 2)

Premiered: February 3, 2023

Shrinking

Premiered: January 27, 2023

Shape Island

Premiered: January 20, 2023

Truth Be Told (season 3)

Premiered: January 20, 2023

Servant (season 4)

Premiered: January 13, 2023

Little America (season 2)

An anthology series based on the true stories of immigrants in America. Watch here

Premiered: December 9, 2022

Puppy Place (season 2)

Premiered: December 9, 2022

Carpool Karaoke (season 5)

Celebrities! They’re just like us! They sing in the car! Don’t you want to watch them sing in the car? Watch here

Premiered: December 9, 2022

Slow Horses (season 2)

Premiered: December 2, 2022

Interrupting Chicken (season 1)

Premiered: November 18, 2022

Mythic Quest (season 3)

Game development workplace comedy Mythic Quest returns for its third season. Watch here

Premiered: November 11, 2022

Circuit Breakers (season 1)

In this family sci-fi anthology series, curiosity leads to chaos when students in the near future experience mysterious events. Watch here

Premiered: November 11, 2022

The Mosquito Coast (season 2)

Allie Fox—a brilliant inventor and stubborn idealist—uproots his family for a dangerous quest through Mexico to flee the U.S. government and find safety. Watch here

Premiered: November 4, 2022

Slumberkins (season 1)

Premiered: November 4, 2022

Acapulco (season 2)

Premiered: October 21, 2022

Ghostwriter (season 3)

Premiered: October 21, 2022

Hello Jack! The Kindness Show (season 2)

Premiered: October 7, 2022

Sago Mini Friends (season 1)

Premiered: September 16, 2022

Central Park (season 3)

Premiered: September 9, 2022

Life by Ella

Premiered: September 2, 2022

See (season 3)

The final season of Apple’s post-apocalyptic epic, starring Jason Momoa, about a far-future world where humans have long since lost their sight. Watch here

Premiered: August 26, 2022

Bad Sisters

Premiered: August 19, 2022

Amber Brown

Premiered: July 29, 2022

Best Foot Forward

Premiered: July 22, 2022

Trying (season 3)

Nikki and Jason finally got their adopted kids, and that’s just the start of their troubles.
Watch here

Premiered: July 22, 2022

Duck & Goose (season 1)

Feathered friends Duck and Goose couldn’t be more different, but in this preschool show, they learn how to bring out the best in one another. Based on books by Tad Hills.
Watch here

Premiered: July 8, 2022

Loot (season 1)

Premiered: June 24, 2022

Home (season 2)

Premiered: April 17, 2022

For All Mankind (season 3)

Nearly ten years after the events of Season 2, this season sees the space race extend to Mars, and take on new challengers from the private commercial spaceflight arena.
Watch here

Premiered: June 10, 2022

Lovely Little Farm

Premiered: June 10, 2022

Physical (season 2)

Premiered: June 3, 2022

Now & Then (season 1)

Premiered: May 20, 2022

Greatness Code (season 2)

Premiered: May 13, 2022

Tehran (season 2)

Glenn Close joins the cast in the second season of this action-packed Israeli spy thriller.
Watch here

Premiered: May 6, 2022

Shining Girls (season 1)

Pinecone & Pony (season 1)

Premiered: April 8, 2022

Slow Horses (season 1)

Premiered: April 1, 2022

Stillwater (season 2)

Premiered: Season 2 premiered on March 18, 2022

The Snoopy Show (season 2)

Charlie Brown’s famous beagle is back for more animated adventures.
Watch here

Premiered: Season 2 landed on March 11, 2022

The Problem with Jon Stewart (season 1)

Listen to the
companion podcast.

Premiered: September 30, 2021, came back from break with new weekly format March 3, 2022

Central Park (season 2)

Premiered: June 25, 2021, continued March 4, 2022 after an extended break

Dear… (season 2)

The second season of this documentary series inspired by the “Dear Apple” ad campaign. Celebrities read letters by people whose lives they have changed through their work.
Watch here

Premiered: March 4, 2022

Severance (season 1)

Pretzel and the Puppies (season 1)

Premiered: February 11, 2022

Suspicion (season 1)

Premiered: February 4, 2022

The Afterparty (season 1)

Premiered: January 28, 2022

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock (season 1)

Premiered: January 21, 2022

Servant (season 3)

Premiered: January 21, 2022

El Deafo (season 1)

Premiered: January 7, 2022

Harriet the Spy (season 1)

Premiered: November 19, 2021; additional episodes on May 20, 2022

Snoopy in Space (season 2)

Premiered: November 12, 2021

Dickinson (season 3)

The third and final season of this period drama with modern sensibilities and references, a coming-of-age story about one of America’s greatest poets.
Watch here

Premiered: November 5, 2021

Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show (season 1)

Premiered: November 5, 2021

Swagger (season 1)

Premiered: October 29, 2021

Invasion (season 1)

Premiered: October 22, 2021

Puppy Place (season 1)

Premiered: October 15, 2021.

Acapulco (season 1)

Premiered: October 8, 2021

Get Rolling with Otis (season 1)

Premiered: October 8, 2021

The Problem with Jon Stewart (season 1)

Listen to the
companion podcast.

Premiered: September 30, 2021

Foundation (season 1)

Based on the classed Isaac Asimov novels, Foundation chronicles a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.
Watch here

Premiered: September 24, 2021

Wolfboy and the Everything Factory (season 1)

Premiered: September 24, 2021

The Morning Show (season 2)

The second season picks up where the first left off, with The Morning Show reeling from sexual misconduct allegations and about to run right into the COVID pandemic.
Watch here

Premiered: September 17, 2021

Doug Unplugs (season 2)

The second season of this 3D animated show for kids about a curious robot named Doug is split into two halves.
Watch here

Premiered: The first half of season 2 started on September 17, 2021. Episodes 8-13 landed on April 1, 2022.

See (season 2)

In the second season of this post-apocalyptic epic thriller, Dave Bautista joins the cast, playing the brother of Jason Momoa’s character Baba Voss.
Watch here

Premiered: August 27, 2021

Truth Be Told (season 2)

Season 2 has Poppy Parnell (Octavia Spencer) investigating the murder of the husband of her childhood friend Micah Keith, a successful lifestyle guru played by Kate Hudson.
Watch here

Premiered: August 20, 2021

Mr. Corman

Premiered: August 6, 2021

Ted Lasso (season 2)

Apple’s breakout hit continues as AFC Richmond finds itself struggling to break an unprecedented streak of tie games and earn its way back to the Premiere League.
Watch here

Premiered: July 23, 2021

Schmigadoon! (season 1)

Premiered: July 16, 2021

Central Park (season 2)

Premiered: June 25, 2021

Physical

A half-hour drama/comedy series set in a 1980s Southern California beach community. It’s about a tortured woman who finds a path to power in the world of aerobics.
Watch here

Premiered: June 18, 2021

Home Before Dark (season 2)

Premiered: June 11, 2021

Trying (season 2)

In the eight-episode second season of Trying, Nikki and Jason are continuing to navigate the adoption process.
Watch here

Premiered: May 21, 2021

Mythic Quest (season 2)

Premiered: May 7, 2021

The Mosquito Coast (season 1)

Premiered: April 30, 2021

Mythic Quest ‘Everlight’ special

A special bonus episode in advance of Season 2. With the COVID pandemic over, the Mythic Quest crew returns to the offices for the company’s annual “Everlight” party.
Watch here

Premiered: April 16, 2021

Tiny World (Season 2)

Six more episodes of this nature documentary narrated by Paul Rudd, featuring spectacular footage of some of the smallest creatures in nature.
Watch here

Premiered: April 16, 2021

The Earth at Night in Color (Season 2)

Tom Hiddleston narrates six more episodes showcasing the nighttime activities of wild animals, shot using a new technique that enables full color in the dark.
Watch here

Premiered: April 16, 2021

For All Mankind (Season 2)

The story continues in the 1980s, almost a decade after season 1. Tensions escalate with the Soviets, and NASA struggles to push forward into the next generation of spaceflight.
Watch here

Premiered: Feb. 19, 2021

The Snoopy Show (Season 1)

An animated series all about Snoopy, Charlie Brown’s famous dog.
Watch here

Premiered: Feb. 5, 2021

Losing Alice (Season 1)

Premiered: Jan. 22, 2021

Servant (Season 2)

Continuing the mystery around Jericho’s disappearance.
Watch here

Premiered: Jan. 15, 2021

Dickinson (Season 2)

The story continues as Emily struggles with her burgeoning notoriety.
Watch here

Premiered: Jan. 8, 2021

Stillwater (Season 1)

A CG animated kids’ cartoon about three siblings who live next door to a wise panda named Stillwater, who teaches them new perspectives on life through Eastern philosophy.
Watch here

Premiered: Dec. 4, 2020

Earth at Night in Color (season 1)

A six-part nature documentary series that films animals at night using new technology to capture full natural color. Narrated by Tom Hiddleston.
Watch here

Premiered: Dec. 4, 2020

Doug Unplugs (Season 1)

A CG animated kids’ series that follows the robot Doug and his human friend Emma as they go on adventures and learn how the world works.
Watch here

Premiered: Nov. 13, 2020

Helpsters (Season 2)

An educational series produced by Sesame Workshop. A group of monsters work together to help solve the problems of customers who enter their shop through teamwork and problem solving.
Watch here

Premiered: Oct. 20, 2020

Ghostwriter (Season 2)

More mysteries for the kids in the bookstore. This season is only seven episodes.
Watch here

Premiered: Oct. 9, 2020

Tiny World (season 1)

A six-part nature documentary about the lives of some of the smallest creatures in the wild. Narrated by Paul Rudd.
Watch here

Premiered: Oct. 2, 2020

Tehran (Season 1)

An espionage thriller that tells the thrilling story of a Mossad agent who goes deep undercover on a dangerous mission in Tehran that places her and everyone around her in dire jeopardy.
Watch here

Premiered: Sept. 25, 2020

Ted Lasso (Season 1)

Jason Sudeikis plays American college football coach takes over as head coach of U.K. Premiere League soccer team AFC Richmond.
Watch here

Premiered: Aug. 14, 2020

The Oprah Conversation (Season 1)

Oprah leads intimate discussions with today’s foremost newsmakers, thought leaders, and masters of their craft.
Watch here

Premiered: July 30, 2020

Little Voice (Season 1)

A romantic comedy-drama about a singer-songwriter who struggles to be heard and find herself.
Watch here

Premiered: July 10, 2020

Greatness Code (season 1)

Seven famous athletes discuss their moments of greatness. Presented in a hybrid of live action and special effects.
Watch here

Premiered: July 10, 2020

Dear… (season 1)

A documentary series inspired by the “Dear Apple” ad campaign. Celebrities read letters by people whose lives they have changed through their work.
Watch here

Premiered: June 5, 2020

Central Park (Season 1)

Premiered: May 29, 2020

Fraggle Rock (Seasons 1-4)

Apple will reboot the classic Jim Henson show from the 1980s, but in the meantime, it has all four original seasons. This is a rare case where Apple TV+ has a library of old content.
Watch here

Premiered: May 27, 2020

Mythic Quest (Quarantine Special)

A special filmed remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, detailing how the Mythic Quest staff is dealing with remote work.
Watch here

Premiered: May 22, 2020

Trying (Season 1)

A British comedy series that follows a couple who want to become parents but are struggling to conceive.
Watch here

Premiered: May 1, 2020

Home

A documentary series that examines the inspiration behind some very creative living spaces.
Watch here

Premiered: April 17, 2020

Home Before Dark (Season 1)

Based on the life of young Hilde Lysiak, a girl moves from New York to the small lakeside town her father is from, and investigates the town’s old mystery.
Watch here

Premiered: April 3, 2020

Amazing Stories (Season 1)

An anthology of fantastical tales, reviving the acclaimed 1985 TV series. Executive produced by Steven Spielberg, among others.
Watch here

Premiered: March 6, 2020

Mythic Quest (Season 1)

A comedy that follows the video game studio that produces the popular fictional online RPG Mythic Quest.
Watch here

Premiered: Feb. 7, 2020

Little America (Season 1)

An anthology series based on the true stories of immigrants in America.
Watch here

Premiered: Jan. 17, 2020

Truth Be Told (Season 1)

A true crime podcaster investigates the case of a convicted killer she previously painted as the murderer, who now claims he was framed.
Watch here

Premiered: Dec. 6, 2019

Servant (Season 1)

A psychological horror series executive produced by M. Night Shyamalan.
Watch here

Premiered: Nov. 28, 2019

Helpsters (Season 1)

An educational series produced by Sesame Workshop. A group of monsters work together to help solve the problems of customers who enter their shop through teamwork and problem solving.
Watch here

Premiered: Nov. 1, 2019

Oprah’s Book Club (Season 1)

A stand-alone version of the popular “Oprah’s Book Club” segment on her talk show.
Watch here

Premiered: Nov. 1, 2019

Ghostwriter (Season 1)

A revival of the 1992 TV series, where four kids help a ghost in a bookstore solve mysteries that bring to life characters from the books.
Watch here

Premiered: Nov. 1, 2019

Dickinson (Season 1)

A half-hour comedy-drama about the life of Emily Dickinson that blends period-era trappings with modern sensibilities, music, and dialogue.
Watch here

Premiered: Nov. 1, 2019

See (Season 1)

Hundreds of years after a plague kills most of humanity and robs the rest of their sight, a pair of twins are born who can see. Jason Momoa plays their adoptive father.
Watch here

Premiered: Nov. 1, 2019

The Morning Show (Season 1)

Premiered: Nov. 1, 2019

For All Mankind (Season 1)

How would history play out differently if the Soviet Union landed on the Moon before the United States?
Watch here.

Premiered: Nov. 1, 2019

Limited series

These limited series are comprised of multiple episodes, but are not expected to have multiple seasons or continue in an ongoing basis.

Apple

Drops of God

Premiered: April 21, 2023

The Last Thing He Told Me

A woman must forge a relationship with her teenage stepdaughter in order to find her husband, who has mysteriously disappeared. Watch here

Premiered: April 14, 2023

Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker

An inside look at the controversial life and career of tennis great Boris Becker-featuring interviews with John McEnroe, Novak Djokovic, Björn Borg, and other icons. Watch here

Premiered: April 7, 2023

Extrapolations

Eight interconnected stories told over 33 years explore how our planet’s changing climate will affect family, work, faith-and survival. Watch here

Premiered: March 17, 2023

Monster Factory

Welcome to The World Famous Monster Factory, a school where spandex-clad misfits escape the confines of everyday life to chase the dream of going pro. Watch here

Premiered: March 17, 2023

Real Madrid: Until the End

Premiered: March 10, 2023

Make or Break (season 2)

Premiered: February 17, 2023

Super League: The War for Football

Premiered: January 13, 2023

Shantarm

Premiered: October 14, 2022

Gutsy

Premiered: September 9, 2022

Five Days at Memorial

Premiered: August 12, 2022

Surface

Premiered: July 29, 2022

Black Bird

Premiered: July 8, 2022

Prehistoric Planet

Premiered: May 23, 2022

The Essex Serpent

Premiered: May 13, 2022

The Big Conn

Premiered: May 6, 2022

Make or Break (season 1)

Premiered: April 29, 2022

The Long Game: Bigger Than Basketball

Premiered: April 22, 2022

They Call Me Magic

Premiered: April 22, 2022

Roar

Premiered: April 15, 2022

Pachinko

Premiered: March 25, 2022

WeCrashed

Premiered: March 18, 2022

The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey

Premiered: March 11, 2022

Lincoln’s Dilemma

Premiered: February 18, 2022

The Line

The Shrink Next Door

Dr. Brain

Blush

Premiered: October 1, 2021

Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson

Premiered: July 30, 2021

Lisey’s story

Premiered: June 4, 2021

The Me You Can’t See

Premiered: May 21, 2021

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

Premiered: May 21, 2021

Calls

Premiered: March 19, 2021

Becoming You

Told through the eyes of hundreds of kids around the globe, this six-part documentary series shows how kids grow up from birth to age five.
Watch here

Premiered: Nov. 13, 2020

Long Way Up

Premiered: Sept. 18, 2020

Helpsters Help You

A remote-produced version of Helpsters made during the COVID-19 pandemic, staring the helpful monster Cody as she helps kids deal with what to do when life doesn’t go as expected.
Watch here

Premiered: April 24, 2020

Defending Jacob

Based on the novel of the same name, parents deal with the accusation that their 14-year-old boy may have committed murder. Stars Chris Evans and Michelle Dockery.
Watch here

Premiered: April 24, 2020

Fraggle Rock: Rock On!

A series of six shorts filmed remote during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Fraggles talking to each other in remote caves.
Watch here

Premiered: April 21, 2020

Oprah Talks COVID-19

Oprah has remote conversations with experts and people facing challenges to provide insight, meaning, and tangible advice for the human spirit.
Watch here

Premiered: March 21, 2020

Visible: Out on Television

A five-episode documentary series about the representation of LGBTQ+ people in television, on-screen and off.
Watch here

Premiered: Feb. 14, 2020

Snoopy in Space

A dozen animated shorts in which Snoopy becomes a NASA astronaut and goes into space.
Watch here

Premiered: Nov. 1, 2019

Movies, short films, and specials

Apple TV+ is home to a fair number of original movies, too. Some of the movies saw a limited theatrical release, but are listed here by the date they were made available on Apple TV+.

Apple

Ghosted

Premiered: April 21, 2023

Tetris

Premiered: March 31, 2023

Sharper

No one is who they seem in this neo-noir New York City thriller of ruthless manipulations and high-stakes power games. Watch here

Premiered: February 17, 2023

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

Premiered: December 25, 2022

Emancipation

Premiered: December 9, 2022

Spirited

Premiered: November 18, 2022

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me

Premiered: November 4, 2022

Causeway

Premiered: November 4, 2022

Raymond & Ray

Premiered: October 21, 2022

The Greatest Beer Run Ever

Premiered: September 30, 2022

Sidney

Premiered: September 23, 2022

Lucy’s School

The Peanuts gang is nervous about going to a new school, so Lucy starts her own. She soon learns that teaching is tougher than she thought—and that change can be a good thing.
Watch here

Premiered: August 12, 2022

Luck

Premiered: August 5, 2022

Cha Cha Real Smooth

Premiered: June 17, 2022

To Mom (and Dad), With Love

Premiered: May 6, 2022

It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown

Premiered: April 15, 2022

The Sky is Everywhere

Premiered: February 11, 2022

The Tragedy of Macbeth

Denzel Washington and Farnces McDormand star in Joel Coen’s bold and fierce adaptation–a tale of murder, madness, ambition, and wrathful cunning.
Watch here

Premiered: January 14, 2022

Swan Song

Premiered: December 17, 2021

Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne

Premiered: December 10, 2021

Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues

Premiered: December 3, 2021

‘Twas the Fight Before Christmas

Premiered: November 26, 2021

Finch

Premiered: November 5, 2021

The Velvet Underground

Premiered: October 15, 2021

Come From Away

Premiered: September 10, 2021

9/11: Inside the President’s War Room

Premiered: September 1, 2021

CODA

As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her home. When she discovers a passion for singing, Ruby must choose between family obligations and her dreams.
Watch here

Premiered: August 13, 2021

Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

Premiered: June 25, 2021

Fathom

Premiered: June 25, 2021

The Year the Earth Changed

Narrated by David Attenborough, this documentary special highlights the way nature has started to recover during the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Watch here

Premiered: April 16, 2021

Cherry

A young Ohio man takes a wild journey through love, military service, PTSD, drug addiction, and crime.
Watch here

Premiered: March 12, 2021

Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry

A documentary that tells of the meteoric rise of singer-songwriter Billie Eilish.
Watch here

Premiered: Feb. 26, 2021

Palmer

Former high-school football star Eddie Palmer gets out of jail and tries to put his life together, and finds himself taking care of a unique young 7-year old kid.
Watch here

Premiered: Jan. 29, 2021

Wolfwalkers

Premiered: Dec. 11, 2020

Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special

Mariah Carey talks to a big list of celebs as she moves from one musical number to the next.
Watch here

Premiered: Dec. 4, 2020

Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds

A documentary about the study and cultural impact of meteorites and deep impacts sites.
Watch here

Premiered: Nov. 13, 2020

On the Rocks

Premiered: Oct. 23, 2020

Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You

Behind the scenes of the recording of Springsteen’s latest album “Letter To You.”
Watch here

Premiered: Oct. 23, 2020

Boys State

A documentary film that dives into a week-long annual program in which a thousand Texas high school seniors gather for an elaborate mock exercise: building their own state government.
Watch here

Premiered: Aug. 14, 2020

Greyhound

Tom Hanks stars as a longtime Navy veteran who is tasked with protecting a convoy of ships across the treacherous waters of the Atlantic during World War II.
Watch here

Premiered: July 10, 2020

Dads

Premiered: June 19, 2020

Beastie Boys Story

A live documentary retrospective of the Beastie Boys, as told by Michael Diamond (Mike D) and Adam Horovitz (Ad-Rock).
Watch here

Premiered: April 24, 2020

Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth

An animated short family film where a seven-year-old learns about the wonders of the world from his parents and the Museum of Everything.
Watch here

Premiered: April 17, 2020

The Banker

Premiered: March 20, 2020

Hala

Hala Masood is a seventeen year old Pakistani American Muslim girl struggling with the clash of her family’s values versus her desires.
Watch here

Premiered: Dec. 6, 2019

The Elephant Queen

Follow elephant matriarch Athena as she leads her family across the African landscape in search of water during a drought.
Watch here

Premiered: Nov. 1, 2019

Apple TV

Best Mac antivirus software 2023: Security software compared

tigaman webdesign — Fri, 05 May 2023 14:07:59 +0000

Macworld

Macs may be a far less tempting target for malware and viruses, but they’re not immune from attack. Even if you don’t care about adware or being used as means to infect users on other platforms, it’s still possible to fall victim to ransomware, or password theft.

Accordingly, good antivirus for Mac software will protect your Mac on all of these fronts. It’ll catch malware that’s still spreading or in circulation; block ransomware; protect older systems with out-of-date software from security vulnerabilities; prevent your Mac from acting as a carrier for malware aimed at other operating systems; and keep infected files off of any virtual machines you’re running.

As to the question of which Mac antivirus software you should choose, our current top pick is Intego Mac Internet Security. However, you will find several other recommendations below that may suit you better, depending upon the type and number of devices that need protection and also how much you want to pay.

Our top contenders in our best Mac antivirus round up dominate by posting perfect (or virtually near perfect) scores from security research labs, passing our own malware detection tests with flying colors, offering well-designed interfaces, and even throwing in extra features like a firewall or password manager.

For some great discounts and deals see our best Mac antivirus deals round up.

Updated May 5, 2023 to update the F-Secure review.

Best antivirus for Mac reviews

1. Intego Mac Internet Security X9

Pros

Two-way firewall
Good performance

Cons

Mac-specific (no Windows / Android protection)

Intego’s Mac Internet Security X9 suite is a pair of utilities designed to help you keep your Mac safe and running smoothly. These are VirusBarrier and NetBarrier, which catch and kill malware threats plus spot potential intrusion attempts from outside as well as outgoing attempts from rogue software.

You can get Intego Mac Internet Security X9 here.

The Mac Premium Bundle X9 adds three more sets of capabilities to these: the backup prowess of Personal Backup (a good ‘belt’ addition to your Time Machine ‘braces’), the useful cleaning, tidying and general speed optimising tricks of Mac Washing Machine, and finally the multi-user safe surfing intelligence of ContentBarrier.

Sure, that last one is not something everyone needs, but it’s great for parents. Whichever one of these software suites you choose, you can be sure they offer some of the best protection available for your Mac.

Read our full

Intego Mac Internet Security X9 review

2. Clario Antivirus 1.5 for Mac

Pros

Reasonably priced
Comprehensive and user-friendly security in a single package
Step-by-step setup and help easily available

Cons

Software can sometimes be slow when open

Best Prices Today:

$107.88 at Clario

Clario 1.5 for the Mac is much more than an antivirus package, it packs a healthy amount of security into one package, including real-time and on-demand malware scanning, ad blocking and website trackers, a VPN, and data breach monitoring to alert you if your email is caught and potentially exposed in a cyberattack. There’s also 24/7 live support.

Payment is by subscription, and currently Clario has 54% off the usual $107.88 / £107.88 a year, so you can pay $50.00 / £50.00 a year (billed at $4.17 / £4.17 a month). The three devices included in the plan can include a combination of Macs and iOS or Android devices. There’s also a 7-day free trial.

Set up is quick and painless with a wizard that takes you through configuration of all the key features while allowing you to evaluate the different options and determine which ones you want to enable. Once installed you can access information about the security of your Mac and monitor the status of your online accounts and personal data. The VPN will kick in if Clario detects you using an unprotected network. And from the Dashboard you can trigger a quick virus scan, which is actually quite thorough.

We did encounter some issues with performance, with the program sometimes running slow before we were fully set up, but once we were fully configured everything ran smoothly.

Whether you’re a novice or advanced user, Clario is an effective and supportive security program.

Read our full

Clario Antivirus 1.5 for Mac review

3. AVG Antivirus for Mac

Pros

Capable basic protection for a free product
Quick and easy installation
Clean and helpful dashboard

Cons

Occasional prompts to convince you to upgrade to the paid version
Lacks the ransomware, phishing, and fake website protection built into the paid product

Best Prices Today:

$0 at AVG

AVG Antivirus for the Mac is one of a handful of free antivirus for Mac programs. As such it is basic, but its effective at protecting you from viruses, spyware, and malware.

Despite being free, AVG covers all the bases: blocking viruses and malware from websites, downloads, and email attachments. AVG will scan applications and check every file and remove threats from your Mac. It auto updates so you shouldn’t miss out on protection from the latest threats.

Though it lacks the advanced features of paid antivirus products, it handles the core tasks cleanly and seamlessly. However, if you need to resolve any advanced issues you will need to pay to upgrade to the full version of the software, which is about $2/£2 per month for a one-year subscription. There is a 60-day free trial though, which could be enough for your purposes.

All in all this is a great option, despite being basic. You get much more than you ‘pay’ for.

Read our full

AVG Antivirus for Mac review

4. McAfee Total Protection

Pros

Affordable cover for multiple devices
Simple automated operation

Cons

Lack of detail in activity reports
Occasional performance impacts

McAfee Total Protection is a dedicated software security tool that will monitor your Mac as you work, looking for unauthorised software activity such as browser search engine hacks, attempts to trick you into installing unwanted software, and actual malware and virus attacks.

It is very simple to use; once you’ve walked through the guided steps for giving it permission to work behind the scenes it is essentially something you can just leave to get on with its job.

Total Protection also offers WebAdvisor as an option, steering you from known problem sites and warning you when you visit questionable ones. It also offers a software firewall for two-way network traffic monitoring.

We noted some occasional performance impacts as it ran in the background, but it was largely unobtrusive in its efforts. The option of protecting other devices is useful as well, covering smartphones and Windows PCs as you require.

It’s worth noting that the Windows version in particular offers more features, such as a native VPN, which you don’t get in the Mac app.

You can get McAfee Total Protection here.

Read our full

McAfee Total Protection review

5. Norton 360 Deluxe

Pros

Easy-to-use & effective
Multiple device cover
Minimal performance impact

Cons

No backup on macOS
Didn’t spot threats in zip files

Norton 360 Deluxe is a security utility that performs a range of different monitoring and safeguarding operations to keep your Mac free from threats such as browser hacks and search engine hijack scripts to intrusion attempts and actual malware.

It focuses on catching unwanted software, but it also offers some useful additional features including a VPN for securing personal data while online, and a tool for managing passwords, bank card details and similar data.

There are three different versions, two of which can also be used to secure your iPhone as well as Android smartphones and Windows PCs, should you require that. In tests it proved to have little to no detectable impact on performance, and it spotted all the challenges in our test macOS setup.

Note that the Cloud Backup feature doesn’t work on macOS, but that is more of an extra rather than a vital part of the package.

You can get Norton 360 Deluxe here.

Read our full

Norton 360 Deluxe review

6. Avast Premium Security

Pros

Doesn’t generally impact performance
Caught all problem test files

Cons

Slow manual scanning
No option for single-device license
Upselling

Avast Premium Security for Mac does its job well overall. There are a few niggles such as the unwanted upselling for Cleanup Premium and the fact that the File Shield monitoring slows down file copy times a bit.

Otherwise, it’s a well-featured suite which will protect from all sorts of nasties including watching for browser script hacks, potential ransomware and other remote attack activity. It will, of course, also scan for potentially unwanted programs and actual malware threats, whether on your Mac or your removable media or in email attachments.

Custom scheduled scans can be set up, although the automatic background monitoring teamed with occasional specific manual scans is likely to be enough for most requirements. Wi-Fi network monitoring for vulnerabilities is another feature this software offers, and the Real Site option watches for fake sites pretending to be legitimate shopping or banking sites, a serious risk that goes beyond just watching for unwanted files on your own Mac. It is very effective at all these things, although we found that customising its behaviour can be a little fiddly.

Read our full

Avast Premium Security review

7. Bitdefender Total Security 2021

Pros

Doesn’t slow down your Mac
Effective real-time protection
Unobtrusive browsing protection

Cons

No password manager
Very limited VPN
No identity protection

Bitdefender Total Security is a very effective tool for keeping your Mac safe, and it will also protect Windows PC, an iOS and Android devices. The bundled VPN is very basic and gives you only 200MB of data per day, but the rest of the suite of tools is effective and easy to manage.

But when you compare what the Mac version offers compared to the Windows version, you’ll feel quite hard done by. There’s no password manager, no social network protection, no webcam or microphone protection, no Wi-Fi security advisor and plenty of other features that Windows users get for the same price.

Bitdefender is also lagging behind its rivals with no identity protection. If your goal is simply to keep your Mac protected from malware, then Bitdefender does a great job. But you can find better value elsewhere.

Read our full

Bitdefender Total Security review

8. Eset Cyber Security Pro

Pros

Effective protection
Full control over settings

Cons

Minor impact on Mac performance
No VPN
No iOS version

Eset Cyber Security Pro is a useful security tool that protects your Mac – and your Windows PC, Linux box and even Android phones, although not your iPhone – against unauthorised software behaviour, network intrusions, search engine hijack scripts and worse.

It stands out from its competition through its comprehensive range of preferences controls that can fine-tune many aspects of its behaviour, and its relatively low price.

It isn’t the most unobtrusive in terms of background performance impact, although most of the time this was minor enough to be not really noticeable.

As well as real-time and on-demand monitoring it also provides a useful firewall, dedicated tools for spotting web-based threats including spyware, and protection against phishing attempts to trick users into divulging private data. It also offers parental controls with three user categories and detailed control over what kinds of sites each user is allowed to visit.

Read our full

Eset Cyber Security Pro review

9. Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac

Pros

High malware detection rate
Monitors for ransomware-style attacks from unknown software in specific folders

Cons

Wouldn’t detect some malware in real-time in our tests
Fewer extra features compared to less-expensive or similarly priced higher-rank competitors

Trend Micro Antivirus is a good program with well rated antivirus protection, and a simple, straightforward interface that users will appreciate.

Anyone looking for additional features will be disappointed with this suite, but it offers good protection at a fair price.

In March 2022 AV-Test gave Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac a 99 percent protection score against 200 samples.

Our own spot checks produced similarly good results. Lining up against the Objective See malware library Trend Micro had no trouble detecting most threats. However in a few cases it didn’t detect all the malware contained in a folder until a scan had been run.

Trend Micro is an excellent choice for those looking for something that’s simple and easy to use. There are options with better protection, but Trend Micro’s protection is still good and pricing is fair.

Read our full

Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac review

10. Avira Prime

Pros

Easy to use
Full VPN
Won’t slow down your Mac

Cons

No fine-tuning scan options

Avira Prime is a security utility designed to keep your Mac safe from potentially unwanted programs; which covers everything from simple scripts designed to compromise and redirect your browser searches through to actual malware.

A single large window presents the various features, from scans to app management and cleanup, although a couple of its features use a separate panel for a web-based console. In our tests it detected all our compromised files and installers.

It doesn’t look inside zip archives or disk images, but it pounces as soon as items are extracted from these.

Most importantly, even while Avira Prime is actively scanning for trouble it has such a small impact on the general performance of our Mac that we wouldn’t notice it without comparing timings. You can get the basics of the security features with Avira Free Security but Prime’s annual subscription provides useful additional capabilities, if you can stomach the high cost.

Read our full

Avira Prime review

11. Sophos Home Premium for Mac

Pros

Effective protection
Reasonably priced

Cons

Confusing setup process
Configuring software and running scheduled scan is cloud-based

Sophos used to offer a free version of its Home product with antivirus protection and website protection, but in 2021 that version was discontinued, leaving Sophos Home Premium as the only option for personal use.

There’s now a 30 days full trial, but after that it costs £37.46/$44.99 for the first year and £49.95/$59.99 for each subsequent year. You can install on 10 Macs or PCs though.

Setup was confusing. Initially the software guides you through the process, but then setup stops and you have to sign into your
Sophos Home dashboard to complete setup (it’s not at clear that you need to do this step).

There’s also no Dock icon to launch the program, instead you use a menu bar icon to access the online dashboard where you can control the five types of protection including:

Antivirus protection – real-time scanning for local and network drives, perform a manual scan or schedule one, plus a quick scan can be triggered from the menu bar icon.
Web protection
Ransomware protection
Privacy protection
Malicious traffic detection
Web filtering

A
2017 evaluation of macOS security software by AV-Test gave Sophos Home outstanding grades for protection, performance, and usability. We ran the EICAR test, which simulates a virus, and Sophos detected and blocked it with no trouble. The website filtering worked well.

Sophos Home Premium provides effective protection, but the setup process and cloud-only features are drawbacks. It needs clearer set up and the ability to do more locally.

Read our full

Sophos Home Premium for Mac review

12. ClamXAV

Pros

Effective antivirus protection

Cons

Charges an annual subscription for basic malware protection with no other features

Installing ClamXAV from the ClamXAV website is quick and easy. Either click the Free Trial button or sign up for a $29.95/£24 a year subscription and the installation file is automatically downloaded. After the initial setup, where you need to grant permission to access the Downloads folder and modify security settings, you are all set.

You can run a manual scan from the main screen, but there are several other options. A quick scan checks system files and other areas on your Mac, you can select just your hard drive to runs a scan on all folders and files on the disk, and dragging and dropping a single folder or file onto the scanning pane checks it for malware. You can also select an external drive or connected USB stick for scanning. There’s also a real-time scanning component–Sentry–that is always on guard.

It is possible to schedule any type of scan to run on specific days and times. By default, any malicious files are automatically quarantined, but you can decide whether or not to quarantine infected files. You can open the quarantine folder to see what files were caught.

ClamXAV proved effective at detecting and stopping test malware files, but there’s nothing more to the program beyond the basic antivirus scanning and options. ClamXAV is certainly effective at virus scanning, but that’s a capability found in many free and equally effective security products for the Mac.

Read our full

ClamXav review

13. Malwarebytes Premium for Macs

Pros

Offers all the basic types of security
Easy to use
Reasonably priced

Cons

Mac version missing certain features compared with its Windows counterpart
Excludes any mention or advice on the Malwarebytes browser extension

Malwarebytes comes in both free and premium editions for personal use. Unfortunately the Mac version falls short of many of the features of the Windows version. Malwarebytes Premium for Mac includes the basis virus and malware scanning as well as the ability to detect malicious apps, or PUPs (potentially unwanted program). The real-time protection constantly monitors your system for security threats, automatically blocking and quarantining anything that could infect your computer.

But it doesn’t directly come with the protection against malicious links and phishing attempts. Nor does it offer the safeguards against ransomware and zero-day exploits.

There is a free version of Malwarebytes, but that just includes just basic virus scanning. The premium version costs $3.33/£2.50 billed monthly or $39.99/£29.99 billed annually for one device, and $6.67/£5.83 billed monthly or $79.99/£69.99 billed annually for five devices. There’s a free 14-day trial.

Malwarebytes Premium on a Mac is accessible through a menu bar icon. Clicking the icon displays a menu with options to start a scan, temporarily turn off the malware protection and malicious app blocker, update the program, view and tweak its settings, and open the management console.

From the management console you can trigger a manual scan and set up scheduled scans to run on a recurring basis. A detection history displays all quarantined items. There’s an Allow list to add legitimate files or programs that were mistakenly flagged as malware to.

Malwarebytes Premium has regularly and consistently gotten top marks from AV-Test for protection, performance, and usability. In real-world testing conducted by AV Comparatives during February and March of 2022, the software scored 100% at blocking malware, though it had a high number of false positives.

It’s just a shame that the Mac version feels like an also-ran compared with the Windows edition.

Read our full

Malwarebytes Premium for Macs review

14. F-Secure Total for Mac

Pros

Includes virus protection, secure browsing, ID monitoring, a VPN, and a password vault in one package
Effective and flexible VPN

Cons

Missing key capabilities such as a quick virus scan and a scheduled scan
Certain options unavailable in the Mac version vs the Windows version
No notification for malware infections
No way to view malicious or quarantined files
Charges a hefty annual subscription

F-Secure Total for Mac is a simple-to-use security software suite that works on macOS, iOS, Windows and Android devices and protects your data from a wide range of threats. It includes several useful features, but lacks certain key options, especially in the virus scanning.

The program is $59.99 a year for one device, which is steep, but there’s a free 30-day trial that requires no credit card and even gives you free technical support if you need it.

Clicking the Scan button runs a full virus scan that checks your entire system, while clicking the link for Viruses & Threats takes you to another screen where you can scan just specific folders. But there are no options to run a quick scan or even to schedule a scan, unlike the Windows version which includes a quick scan. It provides real-time virus and spyware scanning to automatically block malware, and ‘DeepGuard’ monitors applications for any changes indicative of a malware infection.

You can set up the ID monitoring to check your email address for data breaches among your online accounts. The VPN is another defense and includes tracking protection to prevent advertisers from monitoring your online activity and a kill switch to quickly cut off all internet traffic.

F-Secure offers a password vault that creates and stores secure logins for all your accounts. The password vault requires an extension that supports Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. Safari isn’t yet supported.

Unfortunately, F-Secure doesn’t let you review blocked or deleted malicious files, and no setting allows you to quarantine files instead of remove them.

Read our full

F-Secure Total review

15. MacKeeper 5

Pros

Easy management of protection
Useful range of features

Cons

Some performance impacts
No throttle controls

MacKeeper 5 is the reborn version of a security utility that has been around for many years. The reputation of previous versions seems just old news now – today, it’s a useful and comprehensive tool for keeping your Mac secure and optimised as you work, play and use the internet.

The range of tools it offers in addition to watching for unwelcome software is wide ranging. There’s a memory optimiser, an update tracker to spot outdated applications, a smart uninstaller to clean up after other software and a VPN feature for secure browsing.

There’s even identify protection, which monitors password databases to catch possible ID theft efforts. While we noted occasional performance impacts from its real-time antivirus monitoring, it wasn’t something that happened all the time.

Ultimately, we liked MacKeeper’s easy and helpful interface, which makes what could be a daunting task quite approachable.

Read our full

MacKeeper 5 review

16. Avira Free Security for Mac

Pros

Effective antivirus protection
Includes a VPN, password manager, and junk file cleaner

Cons

Offers several different tools via its dashboard, but only a few are available in the free version
A smart scan promises to boost your performance, but there’s little you can do in the free version
The VPN severely limits the amount of encrypted traffic

Avira Free Security for Mac seems to offer a lot of features for free. But most actually require a paid subscription, so the product’s overall usefulness is limited and the constant sales pitches annoying.

You can run a quick scan to check out system files and other vulnerable areas or a full scan to analyze your entire Mac for malware. These scans can run daily, weekly, or monthly. You can also create a custom scan. There are also real-time virus protection scans to scan new files saved to your computer or downloaded from the internet. You have to pay to scan a USB drive. Malware discovered is automatically quarantined. Avira was effective at detecting and stopping malware when we tested it.

The free version of Avira includes a junk cleaner that can identify issues via a smart scan, but you need to pay to actually clean up anything beyond the junk files.

The old adage of “you get what you pay for” is certainly true with Avira Free Security. Take away the tools that require a subscription, and you’re left with the antivirus feature, a limited VPN, a password manager that works only in Safari, and a junk file cleaner.

Read our full

Avira Free Security for Mac review

17. Kaspersky Total Security for Mac 2022

Pros

Top-rated antivirus engine
Reasonably priced
Host of effective tools under one roof

Cons

No dedicated Mac version
Awkward installation process for the Mac
Certain tools require separate apps to manage them

The 2022 version of Kaspersky Total Security offers a raft of features, including antivirus and anti-phishing protection, ad blocking and private browsing, webcam spying protection, a VPN, a child locator with parental controls, screen time management, and a password manager.

The main disappointment with Kaspersky Total Security 2022 is the installation process on the Mac – made all the more frustrating by the fact that installing on Windows is quick and easy.

Mac users have to download and install the Internet Security product and then download and install the password manager and Safe Kids tools as separate apps. Kaspersky doesn’t make this clear.

Once installed, the product is robust and effective. Based on 2021 testing for anti-virus products, Kaspersky received top marks for protection, performance, and usability from
AV-Test and solid grades from
AV Comparatives. The product also was rated the best antivirus software for 2022 from
Security.org.

Total Security offers access four key features: scanning, updating, privacy, and Safe Kids. To hunt down malware, you can run a full scan, a quick scan, or a scheduled scan. The Safe Money feature protects your credentials when you shop or bank online, while the Kaspersky password manager sets up strong passwords.

There is also an easy to configure VPN and the Safe Kids app (which can be accessed via a smartphone app) brings parental controls.

Read our full

Kaspersky Total Security for Mac 2022 review

Best Mac antivirus at a glance comparison

Here is an overview of the top Mac antivirus software tested above.

Developer

Product name

USB scan

Ransomware protection

Adware prevention

Anti phishing protection

Email protection

Firewall

VPN

iOS version

Parental Controls

Support

Trial

Price

Intego

Internet Security X9

7 days

$49.99/£49.99 / ye ($24.99/£20.99 /yr deal)

Clario

Antivirus 1.5 for Mac

7 days

£107.88/£107.88 / ye (currently $50/£50 /ye); ($4.17/£4.17 / mo for a year, or $8.99/£8.99 /mo billed monthly)

AVG

AntiVirus for Mac

60 days

Free (Paid for version is $2.49 per month for one year / $2.39 a month for two-years / $2.29 a month for three-years)

Norton

360 Deluxe

30 days

$39.99/£34.99/yr

McAfee

Total Protection

30 days

$34.99/£34.99/yr

Avast

Premium Security

60 days

$44.99/£39.99/yr

Bitdefender

Total Security

30 days

$39.97/£34.99/yr

Eset

Cyber Security Pro

30 days

$49.95/£39.95/yr

Trend Micro

Antivirus for Mac

30 days

$39.99/£49.95

Avira

Prime

30 days

$99.99/£85.99

Do Macs need Mac antivirus software?

Plenty of Mac aficionados will tell you that Apple computers are inherently secure and don’t require protection. We’d argue that they are wrong – or overconfident, at the very least.

Not long ago, the Silver Sparrow malware was detected on Macs powered by the M1 processor and infected hundreds of thousands of Macs in total. The bad guys, then, are still very much targeting Mac users and they’re getting smarter and greedier. As a result, cyber security is something you can’t afford to ignore, and good Mac antivirus is a very good place to start if you want to stay safe.

Macs are generally more secure than their Windows brethren for two reasons. On the technical side, macOS is a Unix-based operating system. As a Unix-based operating system macOS is sandboxed.

Sandboxing is like having a series of fire doors: even if malware gains access to your Mac, it is unable to spread to other areas of the machine. They are more difficult to exploit than Windows PCs, but Macs are not unhackable.

More general advice can be found in our Mac security tips; and those who have been hit by a malware attack should try how to remove a virus from a Mac.

How to choose the best Mac antivirus

Features fundamental to all packages are two ways to find viruses: on-demand protection and via always-on protection. The former finds viruses by examining one file after another during scheduled scans, or when you choose to undertake a scan, perhaps because you’re worried your Mac might be infected. The speed at which the Mac antivirus app can do this is important, because some take a long time and also hog the Mac’s CPU while they do so. Waiting six hours to find out if your Mac is infected is neither convenient nor relaxing.

Always-on malware protection is what protects the user outside of the times when scans are run. If some malware arrives, perhaps via an email or a downloaded file, then the always-on protection should be able to detect it and either quarantine it (copy it to a safe folder so the user can decide what to do with it), or simply delete it. Usually a notification is shown when malware is detected in this way, but not all antimalware apps show the same amount of explanation of what’s happened – and this was one of the factors we examined in our testing.

Outside of direct malware detection, many security suites include additional tools such as ransomware protection. Ransomware is a type of malware that, once it’s infected a computer, encrypts all the user’s files and then demands a fee to decrypt them. To protect against this infection, anti-ransomware features typically block any app from writing to a user’s home folders, such as Documents or Photos, unless the app’s pre-approved (a process called whitelisting). Lots of apps come already pre-approved, of course, such as Microsoft Word, or Apple’s own Photos app. But you can add others.

Several products also include virtual private network (
VPN) add-ons. These protect an internet connection by encrypting it, and this is useful when utilising unsafe open WiFi such as that provided by a café or hotel. In our experience, these are not replacements for separate paid-for VPN services as many do not unblock video streaming services and some are cut-down versions which constantly nag you to pay extra for the full, premium versions.

Web protection via browser plugins or extensions is also a common component and aims to stop you (or your children) doing anything you regret online, such as visiting fake or infected websites or handing over personal information.

There are usually different options from each vendor, and you get more extras with the top packages, and far fewer with free ones. They might include password managers, parental controls, cloud storage – the list goes on. Generally, the underlying antimalware engine is the same in all products from the same company, so you can save money if you don’t need those additional features.

Do bear in mind that all antivirus for Mac apps are sold as yearly subscriptions. That’s right, you can’t just pay once and use forever. Often there’s a hefty discount for that first year’s subscription, but this can burn you when automatic renewal occurs a year later and the full retail price is charged: often 100% more. Alternatively, you can purchase several years’ subscriptions at once for a bigger discount.

Some of the best Mac antivirus subscriptions allow you to install the software on more than one computer (including Windows and Android devices), which can sometimes add significantly to the value – all computers, phones and tablets within a household can be protected with one subscription.

Spotting fake Mac antivirus software

Beware that, due to the fact that people are so concerned about malware threats on the Mac, there have been cases of malware disguising itself as an antivirus app, such as the Mac Auto Fixer pop-ups that appeared on some Macs suggesting that software needs to be installed (at a high price). This is similar to another fake antivirus app called MacDefender.

Another Mac antivirus company that is often thought of as unscrupulous is MacKeeper. In the past various reports have suggested it is a scam or at worst malware. In recent times MacKeeper has attempted to transform itself and leave its disreputability behind. It has, for example, gained Apple Notarization – which means the software is checked by Apple for malicious components. The company has also been working to get certifications from various bodies to prove it isn’t a PUP, including an AV-Test certificate. If you have any problems with MacKeeper we do explain how to remove it here: How to uninstall MacKeeper.

How we test Mac antivirus software

Each software package is evaluated creating a clean installation of macOS, cloning it for each AV product, and then booting separately into each one to install a different package. This was to ensure that previous app installations didn’t interfere with new ones – sometimes AV software treats other AV software as an infection.

In addition to visiting malicious websites, downloading known malicious software, and even running said malware on our Mac, we also reference the most recent reports from two labs that regularly cover macOS malware: AV Comparatives and AV-TEST. These laboratories test AV software against sets of known malware as well as products that are grouped as potentially unwanted applications (like adware).

The latter doesn’t damage or expose your computer or its files but may consume power and CPU cycles. Because the testing effectively looks at a combination of virus databases and behavior, they remain good gauges even after many months. When an antivirus for Mac software package lacks a rating from a known security research lab, we do more extensive testing with real malware.

Finally, while we gave props for a lot of different features and behaviors, we marked products down if they lacked any or all of the following:

A nearly perfect score on macOS malware detection
Ransomware monitoring
Native browser plug-in or system-level Web proxy
A high score on Windows malware detection

Privacy concerns

Using a Mac antivirus product, especially any that includes tools to also improve your online privacy, may lull you into believing you’re safe from personal and private information leaking out. That’s not quite the case. While there’s no reason to panic, you should consider a few reasonable issues.

First, an antivirus for Mac product may upload the complete text of files flagged to the cloud, where it can be analyzed by separate tools hosted there. This practice is normal and sensible: Some malware can detect when a running process may examine it, and will then engage in subterfuge. Antivirus software makers also can access their massive databases to examine files with characteristics that trigger their algorithms—certain elements that match known malware. As a result, security researchers discover new viruses, worms, Trojans horses, and the like.

However, helping the greater good means you’ll have to be comfortable with trusting a third-party with your file contents. Where appropriate, we noted privacy policy issues in individual reviews.

Second, this software may also rely partly or entirely on cloud-based checks of URLs, malware, and the like. Accordingly, an AV package might upload every URL you visit, metadata about files, signatures of files, information about your computer’s hardware, a list of running or installed applications, and more. Companies vary on their disclosure of such policies, and may not let you opt out of this kind of sharing. We note issues in each review as available.

Third, anti-virus software makers also get a sense of what behavior is happening on your computer that’s being monitored or blocked, and may use that information for their own purposes. In some cases, you can opt out of this information gathering.

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The writers strike could be another win for streaming over legacy TV

tigaman webdesign — Wed, 03 May 2023 19:03:12 +0000

Talks between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) broke down, leading to a writers strike starting on Tuesday, an action that will likely disrupt Apple TV+ and other streaming services’ productions. Still, streaming-focused firms like Apple TV+ and Netflix may have an edge.

Connor Smith for MarketWatch:

Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter told Barron’s that the strike’s biggest impact will be on late night shows and soap operas, followed by network channels that are strict with their prime-time show release cadences in September.

“Streaming is far less affected, because there is no real regular cadence (see Westworld gap of more than a year, Game of Thrones the same, Succession the same) and because the streamers generally have a lot of content from outside the U.S.,” Pachter said…

Rosenblatt Securities analyst Barton Crockett wrote in a Tuesday note that the strike mainly impacts television. He thinks films will only be marginally affected, for now.

The Writers Guild of America said it called the strike, which was effective at 12.01 a.m. Pacific time, after six weeks of negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers didn’t yield a contract. The AMPTP negotiated on behalf of Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Disney, Discovery-Warner, NBCUniversal, Paramount and Sony.

MacDailyNews Take: Hopefully, Apple anticipated the possibility of a writer strike and stockpiled some series and/or is bringing in more content from outside of the U.S. as Apple TV+ is just really starting, with a small, generally high-quality library, so production interruptions are a concern.

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