Apple TV+: the must-see movies and series to enjoy on a free weekend.

On January 4 and 5, 2025, the highly anticipated Apple TV+ free weekend will take place, providing the perfect opportunity to enjoy its acclaimed series and movies. Below is a guide to some of the best productions the platform has to offer.

Featured Apple TV+ Series

Severance (2022)
Inspired by works like Black Mirror and Homecoming, this series follows the story of Mark (Adam Scott), who works at Lumon Industries and joins a controversial program aimed at improving work-life balance through an implant that separates memories. With an impressive cast including John Turturro, Patricia Arquette, and Christopher Walken, this series has garnered numerous Emmy nominations. Its thrilling cliffhanger in the first season has left many eager for the arrival of the second season.

Main Objective (2025)
This new series from Ridley Scott may be Apple TV+’s answer to the success of The Night Agent on Netflix. The plot follows Edward Brook (Leo Woodall), a math student who develops a pattern in prime numbers, allowing him to access computers around the world. Taylah Sanders (Quintessa Swindell), an NSA agent, is assigned to keep him under surveillance. This conspiracy-laden thriller promises to keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

Silo (2023)
Set in a post-apocalyptic world, Silo narrates the life in a massive underground silo where inhabitants fear the dangers of the outside world, which they have been led to believe is deadly. The series is based on the true story of Hilde Lysiak, who became a journalist at a young age, and serves as a fascinating exploration of society and politics.

Disclaimer (2024)
Directed by the renowned Alfonso Cuarón, this psychological thriller miniseries follows Catherine Ravenscroft (Cate Blanchett), a journalist with a dark past. When someone decides to tell her story in a novel, she will do whatever it takes to uncover the identity of the author and stop the publication. This production uniquely tackles themes of cancel culture.

Shrinking (2023)
The series centers on Jimmy (Jason Segel), a therapist who decides to be brutally honest with his patients while dealing with his own grief. Created by Segel, Brett Goldstein, and Bill Lawrence, it strikes a balance between comedy and emotion, especially with Harrison Ford’s performance as his mentor.

Slow Horses (2022)
Starring Gary Oldman, this series follows a group of intelligence agents in an MI5 division known as Slough House, where those who have made serious mistakes are sent. With a talented cast, it offers a mix of humor and intrigue.

Notable Apple TV+ Movies

Take Me to the Moon (2024)
This romantic comedy directed by Greg Berlanti features Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson) and NASA launch director Cole Davis (Channing Tatum), who face the challenge of organizing a fake moon landing. While it may not break new ground in its genre, the performances of its leads are heartwarming.

Blitz (2024)
Set during World War II, this drama directed by Steve McQueen follows George Hanway (Elliott Heffernan), a young man who must return to London to find his mother during the German bombings. The story offers an interesting perspective on life during wartime.

Wolves (2024)
In this action-comedy directed by Jon Watts, George Clooney and Brad Pitt play two professional fixers who must collaborate on a dangerous mission to save a woman. The chemistry between the leads adds a fun tone to the plot.

The Instigators (2024)
This heist comedy, directed by Doug Liman, follows Rory (Matt Damon) and Cobby (Casey Affleck) as they attempt to carry out a robbery that ends in unexpected chaos. While it doesn’t reinvent the genre, the performances of the duo are a highlight of the film.

Dance of Fantasy (2024)
Starring Lily Gladstone, this acclaimed Sundance film follows an aunt and niece searching for the missing mother. Its strong script and performances have received praise.

Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
The latest work from Martin Scorsese, based on a true story, deals with the discovery of oil on Osage tribal land and the murders that followed. The film is notable for its powerful performances by DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and Gladstone.