Apple TV+ has found a great place for itself among the streaming networks to produce excellent movies and TV series. We go through all new releases in the UAE and pick the best ones that you should put on your watchlist. This guide is updated every week, so keep it bookmarked.
Pricing for Apple TV+ is AED 27.99 per month. Apple usually runs some good promotions, such as three free months or three months when you buy an Apple device, so keep an eye out for that.
Best new Apple TV+ Series in UAE
Dark Matter Season 1
Genre: Comedy | Rating: 18+
Dark Matter plunges into the mind-bending realm of alternate realities with Joel Edgerton stepping into the shoes of physicist Jason Dessen.
Whisked away to a life that’s not his own, Dessen’s journey is a wild ride through the what-ifs of the universe. Jennifer Connelly, bringing her seasoned sci-fi chops to the table, stars as his wife, adding depth to this multidimensional puzzle.
Adapted from Blake Crouch’s gripping novel, with Crouch himself at the helm, this series promises a deep dive into the multiverse, challenging our perceptions of reality.Starring Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, and Oakes Fegley, don’t miss Dark Matter on Apple TV+, premiering May 08, 2024.
Acapulco Season 3
Genre: Comedy | Rating: 18+
In 1985, a young and hungry Maximo lands his dream job at the hottest resort in Acapulco. Quickly rising through the ranks, he navigates the treacherous waters of luxury hospitality, where dazzling smiles mask hidden agendas. His pursuit of the ultimate Acapulco dream threatens to cost him the very relationships he cherishes most.
Fast forward to the present day. An older Maximo returns to a Las Colinas he barely recognizes. The vibrant resort of his youth has become a stranger, mirroring the changes within him. Haunted by past choices, Maximo must confront the consequences of his ambition.
Acapulco Season Three is a poignant exploration of chasing dreams, the complexities of loyalty, and the enduring power of human connection. Witness Maximo’s journey unfold on Apple TV+, premiering May 1st, 2024.
The Big Door Prize Season 2
Genre: Comedy, Drama | Rating: 18+
The residents of Deerfield face a transformative new chapter in The Big Door Prize Season Two, adapted from M.O. Walsh’s captivating novel. The enigmatic “next stage” of the Morpho machine looms large, promising to rewrite destinies and unleash the potential that lies within each resident.
Dusty (Chris O’Dowd) and Cass (Gabrielle Dennis) navigate a turning point in their relationship, seeking personal growth after experiencing each other’s potential. Meanwhile, Trina (Djouliet Amara) and Jacob (Sammy Fourlas) discover liberation as they shed the limitations of their past identities.
Unexpected romance blossoms between Giorgio (Josh Segarra) and Izzy (Crystal Fox), while Hana (Ally Maki) and Father Reuben (Damon Gupton) delve deeper, questioning the true purpose of the Morpho and its ultimate impact on their community.
Don’t miss The Big Door Prize Season Two, premiering April 24, 2024 on Apple TV+.
Jane Season 2
Genre: Adventure, Family | Rating: 0+
Calling all animal champions! Meet Jane Garcia, a spunky 10-year-old with a big heart and an even bigger imagination. In this inspiring Apple TV+ series, Jane and her best friends transform into a daring wildlife rescue team.
Fueled by Dr. Jane Goodall’s motto, “Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help, can they be saved,” each episode tackles a mission to protect a different endangered animal.
Through fantastical pretend play, Jane and her crew embark on epic adventures, learning valuable lessons about the natural world along the way.
Starring Ava Louise Murchison, Mason Blomberg, and Tamara Almeida, Jane is an educational and entertaining adventure perfect for the whole family.
Palm Royale Season 1
Genre: Drama | Rating: 18+
This week, dive into the glittering world of Palm Beach with a twist – on Apple TV+, Palm Royale serves up a captivating underdog story.
Kristen Wiig shines as Maxine Simmons, an outsider determined to infiltrate Palm Beach’s exclusive high society in the tumultuous year of 1969.
Palm Royale isn’t just about glamour; it delves into the stark contrast between the wealthy and the less fortunate. Prepare to be captivated as Maxine navigates this world, forced to confront a crucial question: how much of herself will she sacrifice to belong?
Inspired by Juliet McDaniel’s acclaimed novel Mr. and Mrs. American Pie, Palm Royale boasts a stellar cast that includes Laura Dern, Ricky Martin, and Josh Lucas. Don’t miss it when it premieres March 20, 2024, on Apple TV+.
Manhunt Season 1
Genre: Drama, Thriller | Rating: 18+
Adapted from the New York Times bestseller and Edgar Award winner by James L. Swanson, Manhunt is a captivating conspiracy thriller that explores one of history’s most infamous yet poorly understood events: the pursuit of John Wilkes Booth after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
With seven episodes, this limited series features Emmy Award-winning actor Tobias Menzies, who fans know from his acclaimed roles in The Crown, Game of Thrones and Outlander.
The series is the brainchild of Emmy-nominated creator Monica Beletsky, whose previous work includes Fargo, The Leftovers, and Friday Night Lights. Beletsky conceived the series and serves as the showrunner and executive producer.
The first two episodes are directed by Emmy nominee Carl Franklin, known for his work on Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, One False Move, and Devil in a Blue Dress. Franklin also contributes as an executive producer.
The Reluctant Traveler Season 2
Genre: Docu, Reality TV | Rating: 12+
The Reluctant Traveler is a reality show follows the adventures of Eugene Levy while he visits some of the world’s most remarkable hotels, as well as explore the people, places and cultures that surround them.
Self-confessedly not your average travel show host — he’s not usually adventurous or well-versed in globe-trotting — he’s agreed the time is right for him to broaden his horizons. Levy will be packing his suitcase with some trepidation but hoping his experiences might lead to a whole new chapter in his life — that’s as long as he doesn’t have to battle his motion sickness, and still gets dinner at 7.
The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin Season 1
Genre: Comedy | Rating: 18+
In this irreverent retelling set in the 18th century, Turpin is the most famous but least likely of highway robbers, whose success is defined mostly by his charm, showmanship and great hair. Together with his gang of lovable rogues, Turpin rides the highs and lows of his new endeavours, including a brush with a celebrity, all whilst trying to escape the clutches of the thief-taker.
The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin stars Hugh Bonneville, Robert Eames and Noel Fielding.
Constellation
Genre: Thriller | Rating: 18+
Constellation, premiering February 21 on Apple TV+, joins the platform’s stellar lineup of high-budget sci-fi with a psychological twist.
Noomi Rapace stars in this edge-of-your-seat series, playing an astronaut returning from a harrowing ordeal in space, only to find Earth as disorienting as the disaster she escaped.
Directed by Emmy winner Michelle MacLaren, known for her work on Breaking Bad and The X-Files, Constellation promises a gripping journey into the mind of its protagonist as she grapples with her altered reality.
The New Look
Genre: Bio, Drama | Rating: 18+
Inspired by true events and filmed exclusively in Paris, The New Look is a World War II-era thriller that centres on the pivotal moment in the Twentieth Century when Paris led the world back to life through its fashion icons: Christian Dior, whose creations dominated world fashion in the decade following World War II. The interwoven saga will include the surprising stories of Dior’s contemporaries and rivals: the grand dame Coco Chanel, Balmain, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and more.
The cast of The New Look includes Ben Mendelsohn as Christian Dior, Juliette Binoche as Coco Chanel, Maisie Williams as Catherine Dior, John Malkovich and Glenn Close. Don’t miss it on Apple TV+.
Masters of the Air – Limited Series
Genre: Action, Drama | Rating: 18+
Get ready to take flight with Apple TV+’s Masters of the Air, the anticipated miniseries premiering on January 26, 2024.
During WWII, five miles above the ground and behind enemy lines, a group of soldiers on board a bomber plane known as the “Flying Fortress” battle unrelenting flocks of German fighters. The airmen risk their lives with the 100th Bomb Group, a brotherhood forged by courage, loss and triumph.
The series stars Austin Butler, Callum Turner and Anthony Boyle.
Criminal Record Season 1
Genre: Crime, Drama | Rating: 18+
An anonymous phone call revives an old murder case, pitting two brilliant investigators against each other. One is a talented but novice young woman, and the other is a well-connected man determined to protect his legacy.
Despite their differences, they both have to work together to solve the case. As the investigation progresses, they confront issues of race and institutional failure, and are forced to overcome their differences in order to achieve justice.
In a polarized Britain, the two detectives find themselves facing complex cases that cannot be solved easily. Can they find common ground and bring justice to the victim?
Criminal Record stars Cush Jumbo, Peter Capaldi and Dionne Brown.
Slow Horses Season 3
Genre: Drama, Thriller | Rating: 18+
In the murky underbelly of MI5, a dysfunctional team of disgraced spies known as the “Slow Horses” is thrust back into the heart of high-stakes espionage. Led by the irascible yet brilliant Jackson Lamb, the Slow Horses must navigate a labyrinth of international intrigue, political manoeuvring, and deadly threats.
The series stars Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden and Kristin Scott Thomas.