Reasons Why Apple TV Plus Outperformed Netflix and Prime Video in Our Streaming Service of the Year Award
Patience and consistent effort can truly lead to victory.
The start of 2024 has been remarkable for Apple TV Plus, especially when observing the significant number of prestige dramas that have begun to populate its homepage. The competition to be the best streaming platform has been fierce, particularly with the constant price increases, the rise of advertising, and restrictions on accounts. Nevertheless, Apple TV Plus has managed to stay clear of these negative trends, consistently providing quality content.
Despite being one of the smaller paid streaming services, Apple TV Plus has maintained an accessible and unique price this year, avoiding the introduction of ads or limitations on shared account usage. Although it has experienced some cancellations of titles like Schmigadoon!, Constellation, and The Big Door Prize, the number of renewals far exceeds the losses. Shows like Hijack, Bad Sisters, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters have proven to be continuous successes on the platform.
In September 2024, Will Smith, creator of Slow Horses, was recognized with an Emmy for his outstanding writing in a drama series. However, despite the challenges facing the industry, Apple TV Plus has focused on creating high-quality original content and has managed to attract renowned talents such as Brad Pitt and George Clooney in its new film, Wolfs. Although its catalog is more limited compared to giants like Netflix, this is offset by a growing variety of high-quality titles.
Interest in science fiction also stands out within its offerings. The anticipation for the second season of Silo, premiering on November 15, 2024, generates excitement, as does the arrival of the second season of Severance next year. In addition to its original content, the platform has expanded its offerings by incorporating various classic films and providing a free pass for the Major League Soccer season in September.
Committed to quality, Apple TV Plus offers one of the best app experiences, allowing 4K streaming and Spatial Audio in over 100 countries, along with subtitles and dubbing in nearly 40 languages. Recently, it has also expanded its accessibility through services like Prime Video.
Despite being part of one of the largest companies in the world, Apple TV Plus often goes unnoticed, primarily because it doesn’t have the same scale as other platforms. However, this situation makes it a shining example of a success story within the competitive streaming landscape.
