Apple TV holds the distinction of being one of the only streaming services to only offer original content on its platform: You won’t find a rotating library of blockbusters and classic sitcoms there. Instead, you’ll get a tightly curated collection of interesting content for kids and adults alike. That includes shows such as Ted Lasso, The Morning Show and Shrinking, and movies like F1: The Movie — all produced by and for Apple.
Because Apple’s collection of content is thoughtfully programmed, it don’t release as many titles each month as some of the company’s competitors, but this April there are several big shows and movies arriving that star some of Hollywood’s biggest names. Jon Hamm returns for another season of Your Friends & Neighbors; and Elle Fanning, Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz and Johan Hill appear in Outcome, a dark comedy directed by Hill. Plus, you can catch live F1 races this season and every MLS game on Apple TV now that MLS Season Pass is part of Apple’s subscription package. Soccer season is in full swing, with games streaming every week.
Here’s a look at what we’re excited to watch on Apple TV this month.
TV Shows
Your Friends & Neighbors, Season 2 (April 3)
In Season 1 of Your Friends & Neighbors, Jon Hamm introduced us to Andrew Cooper, a man who is down on his luck in every way. After losing his high-paying job and separating from his wife (who moved on with his best friend), he started stealing from his wealthy neighbors out of desperation. This season, a new neighbor, played by James Marsden, arrives, threatening to expose Coop’s secrets. Season 2 consists of 10 episodes, with the first premiering on Friday, April 3, and new episodes dropping weekly through Friday, June 5.
Margo’s Got Money Troubles (April 15)
Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a new series starring Elle Fanning as the titular character. Margo’s an aspiring writer forced to quit school when she unexpectedly gets pregnant, has a baby and has to find work wherever she can get it. Like, on the Internet. The series features an incredible ensemble including Nick Offerman and Michelle Pfeiffer as Margo’s parents, as well as Greg Kinnear, Marcia Gay Harden and Thaddea Graham. The first three episodes premiere on Wednesday, April 15, and new episodes arrive every Wednesday through May 20.
Criminal Record, Season 2 (April 22)
The crime thriller Criminal Record returns for a second season on Apple TV on April 22. The series stars Doctor Who alum Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo as rival police officers forced to investigate a murder at a political rally together, but their hunt for a murderer escalates into an undercover operation to foil a bomb plot in the heart of London. Season 2 will have eight episodes, with the first airing on Wednesday, April 22, followed by new episodes weekly through June 10.
My Brother The Minotaur (April 24)
The family-friendly animated adventure series My Brother the Minotaur arrives on April 24 and blends folklore and mythology into every episode, following the adventures of a young minotaur who was raised by humans.
The animated series features voice performances from Ely Solan, Billy Jenkins, Luciana Akpobaro and Billie Boullet. Michael Sheen, Brian Cox, Paul Kaye and T’Nia Miller also lend their voices.
In Widow’s Bay, Matthew Rhys stars as Tom Loftis, the mayor of a small island off the coast of New England that feels disconnected from the outside world. Many locals say it’s cursed. But Loftis is convinced that Widow’s Bay can become a destination, so he tries to turn the island’s reputation around. Unfortunately, just as the tourists start coming, the long-buried secrets and superstitions on the island start to show themselves. Kate O’Flynn, Stephen Root, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Jeff Hiller and Dale Dickey also appear in the horror-comedy series.
Movies
A Hollywood actor is extorted after a mysterious, compromising video that could destroy his reputation shows up. In an effort to do some damage control and make amends with anyone he might have hurt in the past, he goes on a spiritually cleansing journey to make things right with the people from his past. That’s the plot of Outcome, a new film co-written and directed by Jonah Hill and starring Keanu Reeves. The stellar cast also includes Cameron Diaz, Matt Bomer, Roy Wood, Jr., Martin Scorsese, Atsuko Okatsuka, Drew Barrymore and more.
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