Image missing.
The 40 Best Shows on Apple TV, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026)

Angela Watercutter, WIRED Staff

created: Jan. 20, 2026, 8 p.m. | updated: Jan. 22, 2026, 9:59 p.m.

Slowly but surely, Apple TV (previously Apple TV+) found its footing. Either way, these are WIRED’s picks for the best shows on the service right now. When you’re done, head over to our guides to the best shows on Netflix, best movies on Hulu, and best movies on Amazon Prime, because you can never have too much television. (martin) A Documentary in 2 PiecesPutting this on the “best shows on Apple TV” list is a bit of a cheat. It was part of the original Apple TV+ lineup and quickly distinguished itself thanks to its off-kilter vision of 19th-century Amherst, Massachusetts.

1 week, 6 days ago: WIRED