From ‘Ted Lasso’ to ‘The Morning Show,’ Here’s What to Watch on Apple TV+ (and How to Stream it Free)
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When the heartfelt hit Ted Lasso earned a massive amount of Emmy nominations earlier this summer, it maintained its spot as one of the most celebrated series of the year with 21 nods. But for anyone who has wanted to check out what the show was all about since it first premiered, you could only stream it one place: Apple TV+, Apple’s very own streaming service.
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So what sets Apple TV+ apart, and is it really worth adding another subscription to your plate? Here are some of the highlights of what to watch on the streamer — and what you need to know about how to get a free trial to the service.
How Much Does Apple TV+ Cost?
A monthly subscription to Apple TV+ will cost you as little as $9.99 per month. You can sign up for the streaming service through your Apple ID, and you can start watching series and movies through the Apple TV app on your device.
If you’re comparing the cost of Apple TV+ to other streamers, like Netflix, it’s still one of the most budget-friendly streaming services out there right now.
Netflix’s Standard monthly plan, for instance, costs $15.49 per month. Max’s monthly plan starts at $9.99, while the ad-free subscription costs $14.99 per month. Hulu, meantime, costs $7.99 per month for its ad-supported plan, though it’s one of the few streamers that offers a free trial before you have to commit to the monthly pricing. At just $9.99, Apple TV+ pricing remains quite a steal.
Once you start your Apple TV+ subscription, you can watch shows and films through the Apple TV app and streaming devices, including your Roku, Apple TV 4K, Fire TV stick, and even through your gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox.
If you’re wondering how you can test out Apple TV+ for free, read on for a few must-know tips about an Apple TV free trial.
Does Apple TV+ Have a Free Trial?
Yes, Apple TV+ offers a 7-day free trial before you have to pay the monthly subscription of $9.99. You can get the streamer free when signing up for your subscription plan, whether you’re streaming on an iPhone, your new iPad, or through your smart TV and an Apple TV 4K device. There is no contract required and you can cancel your Apple TV+ free trial anytime within the week without getting charged.
But there’s also another way to get an even longer trial period: Certain eligible Apple hardware purchases come with a three-month Apple TV+ free trial. Apple says that you can automatically see the free trial option in the Apple TV app on your new device.
Get Apple TV+ Free Through T-Mobile: That’s not a typo, either. You can get your very own Apple TV+ subscription for free through T-Mobile’s Go5G Next and Go5G Plus plans. You’ll need a T-Mobile account, and you can check to see if your plan is eligible for the Apple TV+ promotion online through T-Mobile’s site.
Get Apple TV+ at Best Buy: Another one of the best Apple TV+ deals online right now? You can also score three months of Apple TV+ for free through Best Buy — no strings attached. Check out the deal online at Best Buy.
Which Shows Can You Watch on Apple TV+?
If you’re trying to find the year’s best TV shows to watch (so far, at least), you can find a good chunk of them on Apple TV+, including new seasons of The Morning Show and Shrinking, plus previously released shows like Pachinko and Severance. Here’s a short list of the best shows streaming now on Apple TV+.
Apple Originals: Apple TV+ is the exclusive streamer for Apple Originals and critically acclaimed series. That includes Lessons in Chemistry, The Super Models, the 14-time Emmy-nominated drama/thriller Severance, which stars Adam Scott and Patricia Arquette, as well as the complete seasons of the Emmy nominee The Morning Show, starring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell.
Ted Lasso: Along with the new episodes of its own Originals, Apple TV+ is also home to the first three seasons of the 61-time Emmy-nominated comedy, Ted Lasso, which stars Jason Sudeikis as the optimistic soccer coach. The show alone is one of the best reasons to get Apple TV+, since it’s the only place you can watch all the hit show’s episodes online.
More Series (and Sports): Apple TV+ also has a massive library of other drama and comedy series, including the upcoming fourth season of the sci-fi drama For All Mankind starring Joel Kinnaman. And there are even plenty of family-friendly series like Curses! and Luck, plus A Charlie Brown Christmas. Sports fans are in luck, too: You can also check out Friday night baseball and live MLB games with your Apple TV+ plan.
Which Movies Can You Watch on Apple TV+?
There are also a number of award-winning movies on Apple TV+, like the former Oscar winner CODA, the Sundance hit that exclusively streamed on Apple TV+, plus upcoming awards contenders like Flora and Son and soon the Apple Original Film, Killers of the Flower Moon. They’re just part of a group of must-see movies you’ll find on streaming platform, and it seems like the list keeps growing. The bottom line is that you won’t have to scroll long to find a film to watch on Apple TV+.
Is Apple TV+ Worth It?
With so many other streaming services to choose from these days, is it really worth spending your cash on an Apple TV+ plan? Does it really offer something that other streamers don’t? The short answer: yes.
If you want to watch exclusive, acclaimed series and Apple Originals like Ted Lasso and The Morning Show, plus award-winning films, starting an Apple TV+ subscription is a no-brainer. It costs nothing up front thanks to the free trial, and you can simply cancel your plan if you decide it’s not what you’re looking for. And what better way to start streaming than that?
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