The Studio — Official Teaser for Apple TV+ with Seth Rogan
The dawn of a new year brings with it a host of fresh series to stream, with several already earmarked as potential sleeper hits.
Apple TV has carved out a niche for unveiling underrated and overlooked treasures. A number of their returning series were featured in Rotten Tomatoes' best shows of 2024, including Pachinko, Silo, Shrinking and Slow Horses, which clinched the top spot.
They also launched several new series that scored at least 90% on the website, such as Sunny, Criminal Record and Where's Wanda.
The streaming giant looks set to continue this trend in 2025, kicking off with the highly anticipated return of Severance in January. Beyond this, there are five brand new series poised to be the next hidden gems and must-watch shows of the year.
Now that Apple TV+ is available as an add-on subscription via the Amazon Prime Video app, television enthusiasts have no reason to miss these exciting offerings. Here are five Apple TV+ series debuting in 2025 that you won't want to miss, reports the Mirror
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Dope Thief.
Adapted from Dennis Tafoya's 2009 novel of the same name, Dope Thief centres on long-time friends who concoct the perfect scam. Posing as DEA agents, they plan to rob a rural house.
However, their scheme spirals into a life-or-death predicament when they inadvertently expose one of the region's largest drug rings.
Renowned Gladiator director Ridley Scott has taken the reins for at least one episode of Dope Thief, while also serving as executive producer. The crime drama, led by Atlanta star Brian Tyree Henry and featuring Ving Rhames, will be available on Apple TV+ from March 14.
The Studio
This comedy series sees Seth Rogen stepping into the shoes of a newly appointed head of movie studio Continental. In a bid to win over celebrities, he and his team must balance corporate pressures with artistic aspirations to keep cinema alive and relevant.
The show kicks off with a two-episode premiere on Apple TV+ on March 26, followed by weekly episodes. The cast includes Catherine O'Hara and Kathryn Hahn, with Rogen also contributing to three episodes alongside long-time partner Evan Goldberg.
Guest stars include Bryan Cranston, Paul Dano, Zach Efron, Zoe Kravitz, Anthony Mackie, Steve Buschemi and Martin Scorsese. The Studio will be streaming on Apple TV+ from March 26.
Side Quest
A spin-off from another Apple TV comedy series, Mythic Quest, is set to be accessible for new viewers. It's slated for release a few months after the fourth season of the main show, courtesy of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia co-creator Rob McElhenney.
Side Quest, an anthology series set in the same universe as Mythic Quest, will delve into the lives of employees, players and fans influenced by the game. Previously known as Mere Mortals, the show boasts a writing team including Ashly Burch, John Howell Harris and Katie McElhenney. Burch also stars as Rachel in Mythic Quest. Further casting details for Side Quest remain under wraps. Side Quest will be available on Apple TV+ from March 26.
Your Friends and Neighbours.
A new drama from the creator of Banshee and Warrior is on the horizon, featuring Jon Hamm and Olivia Munn. Hamm portrays a hedge fund manager who, after losing his job, resorts to burgling his affluent neighbours to uphold his family's lifestyle.
In doing so, he uncovers hidden secrets among the town's wealthy families, leading to potential peril.
Although the premiere isn't until April, the series has already been greenlit for a second season. Following the trend of other shows, it will debut with two episodes before transitioning to a weekly release schedule, with the finale slated for May 30.
Your Friends and Neighbours will be streaming on Apple TV+ from April 11.
Government Cheese.
Set against the backdrop of 1969, this comedic drama features British actor David Oyelowo as Hampton Chambers. Upon his release from prison, Hampton is thrust into an unexpected family reunion as he discovers his wife and sons have moved on during his incarceration.
His homecoming soon spirals their lives into turmoil as echoes from his past and apparent divine interferences persistently surface.
The series is the brainchild of Paul Hunter, a renowned music video director who also directed Bulletproof Monk in 2003. The initial four episodes are set to premiere on April 16, with the remaining six instalments released weekly thereafter.
