Apple TV+ - what gems have you found?

[MYOB]

Do we need a new thread for the latest subscription service?

I've only had a cursory peek but it all appears that there isn't much free content just yet but it would be good to keep tabs on what's available and to hear of recommendations.

[MYOB]

Early days yet. Apple Music took some time to get going. But yes, they need to add decent content soon otherwise they will find it difficult. Fortunately, I have 12 months free subscription because I certainly wouldn't pay for it currently.

[MYOB]

Finally got round to watching The Morning Show and For All Mankind.

I went in with low expectations but was pleasantly surprised by both. I suspect there isn't going to be a series two for the former but I'm looking forward to the second series of the latter.

[MYOB]

El stovey said:

SpeckledJim said:

Are they both complete and binge-ready now?

I'm not going to subscribe, as we've already got more on-demand options than we can watch, but I thought I'd take advantage of the free month to watch these two.

Yes and there’s another one called see which is quite good in a sort of madmax for blind people way.

Binge away!

[MYOB]

DoctorX said:

Looks like there is a second season of the Morning Show. I also didn’t expect much but was hooked.

Great news. It's one of those shows that I imagined wouldn't appeal but like I said, I was surprised I enjoyed it.

[MYOB]

Speckle said:

Totally agree that the number of available shows is pitifully low. However, I've signed up for a single month and will easily get through everything that interests me (about 4 or 5 shows) which actually feels like pretty good value for just £4.99. In a few months time, when they've added some more decent shows, I'll sign up for another month.

The quality of what I've seen so far seems very high.

Netflix costs me £11.99 a month (for the 4k variant) and is 80% guff with an occasional gem to keep me interested (and subscribed!)

Yes, I think apple are going for quality rather than quantity. Yes Netflix has far more, but they have been operating for far longer and is full of rubbish, with some excellent shows thrown into the mix.

I have high hopes for Apple TV in the longer term.

[MYOB]

F20CN16 said:

For All Mankind - wow wow wow. I was lucky enough that I could binge season 1 and half of season 2 before catching up with the latest episodes released weekly. The 75 minute finale of season 2 that was released yesterday is an absolute masterpiece. The people working on it should be extremely proud of what they’ve produced. And the teaser for season 3 at the end had my jaw on the floor.

So S2 has finished. Great, I've been holding off so I can binge watch. That's my evenings for the next week sorted.

[MYOB]

maccas99 said:

SpudLink said:

MYOB said:

F20CN16 said:

For All Mankind - wow wow wow. I was lucky enough that I could binge season 1 and half of season 2 before catching up with the latest episodes released weekly. The 75 minute finale of season 2 that was released yesterday is an absolute masterpiece. The people working on it should be extremely proud of what they’ve produced. And the teaser for season 3 at the end had my jaw on the floor.

So S2 has finished. Great, I've been holding off so I can binge watch. That's my evenings for the next week sorted.

It is very good. Some of the ‘human interest’ stuff feels like standard American TV drama. But the alternate history space race more than makes up for it.

It's one of the best TV series produced in a long time, looking forward to the SE02 finale tonight!

Saturdays are normally film nights for me but I think I'll make a start on S2 instead. It sound as if it's just as good as S1, perhaps even better.

[MYOB]

Man-At-Arms said:

MYOB said:

maccas99 said:

SpudLink said:

MYOB said:

F20CN16 said:

For All Mankind - wow wow wow. I was lucky enough that I could binge season 1 and half of season 2 before catching up with the latest episodes released weekly. The 75 minute finale of season 2 that was released yesterday is an absolute masterpiece. The people working on it should be extremely proud of what they’ve produced. And the teaser for season 3 at the end had my jaw on the floor.

So S2 has finished. Great, I've been holding off so I can binge watch. That's my evenings for the next week sorted.

It is very good. Some of the ‘human interest’ stuff feels like standard American TV drama. But the alternate history space race more than makes up for it.

It's one of the best TV series produced in a long time, looking forward to the SE02 finale tonight!

Saturdays are normally film nights for me but I think I'll make a start on S2 instead. It sound as if it's just as good as S1, perhaps even better.

Holy fk !
What a way to end S2

and a great teaser for S3

(and music score is great too)

Haven’t even started S2 yet!

[MYOB]

Assuming most people here started on Apple TV with a free trial, who has actually renewed their subscription?

[MYOB]

illmonkey said:

Spirited looks like a bit of fun, I'll be watching that.

I have started Shantaram which is a ok watch so far, just easy to watch, but little story to follow, will do the 3rd tonight.

I absolutely loved the book. It’s one of my all time favourite. I know the TV series isn’t going to be as good but I’m looking forward to watching this once all the episodes are available.