Fans of Apple TV+ can look forward to a packed spring schedule as the streaming platform announces an array of show returns and debuts that promise entertainment across genres, from drama to science fiction and documentary to comedy.
Heading the lineup is “Loot,” which sees its second season a year after the high-profile divorce of Molly Wells from her techie billionaire husband. Maya Rudolph returns as the philanthropic Molly, who decides to leave romantic entanglements behind, focusing on her charitable organization the Wells Foundation. Nevertheless, Molly’s life is far from solitary, with her dutiful assistant Nicholas (Joel Kim Booster) ensuring her every need is met – including an occasional gin-spiked kale smoothie. Running the foundation with a blend of compassion and firmness is executive director Sofia Salinas (Michaela Jae Rodriquez), who finds her ordered existence disrupted by the entrance of Molly’s engaging architect friend, Isaac (O-T Fagbenle). The series, birthed from the creative minds of Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard, sets the scene for its sophomore season with two episodes premiering on April 3, followed by a weekly episode until May 29.
“Sugar,” a contemporary twist on detective stories, brings Oscar nominee Colin Farrell as private investigator John Sugar. Tasked with unveiling the truth behind Olivia Siegel’s mysterious vanishing, Sugar delves into a web of family secrets in this gripping drama created by Mark Protosevich. Anticipation builds as the series launches with three episodes on April 5, continuing with weekly releases every Friday.
The powerful documentary “Girls State” makes its global entry on April 5, detailing the experiment in democracy undertaken by 500 Missouri teens. As the nation grapples with political upheaval, these young women navigate the treacherous terrain of race and gender politics in their quest to forge a government.
Michael Douglas takes us back to the American Revolution in “Franklin,” the new limited series dramatizing Benjamin Franklin’s crucial diplomatic mission in France. Based on Stacy Schiff’s “A Great Improvisation,” Franklin’s wisdom and wit are on full display from April 12, with weekly episodes through May 17.
“Dark Matter,” a sci-fi thriller adapted from Blake Crouch’s novel, stars Joel Edgerton as a professor trapped in an alternate reality. The quest for his true existence begins on May 8, taking viewers through a maze of suspenseful turns with nine episodes scheduled weekly through June 26.
April 24 marks the return of “The Big Door Prize,” exploring the lives of Deerfield’s residents as they grapple with the enigmatic Morpho machine’s predictions. Similarly, “Acapulco” enters its third season on May 1, where past and present collide amusingly and unexpectedly in the bilingual comedy series led by Eugenio Derbez.
“Trying” does precisely that for a fourth season starting on May 22, featuring the struggles and joys in parenting as Nikki (Esther Smith) and Jason (Rafe Spall) adapt to life with their adopted children.
A tale of suspense lurks in the legal corridors with “Presumed Innocent,” the thrilling adaptation of the eponymous Scott Turow novel. Jake Gyllenhaal plays Rusty Sabich, a prosecutor caught in the throes of a murder trial that could tear his life apart. Its debut is set for June 14, with new episodes unfurling every Friday until July 26.
Eva Longoria and Carmen Maura lead “Land of Women,” the dual-language dramedy premiering this summer. The series spins a captivating yarn about three generations of women on the run, seeking sanctuary in a quiet Spanish town bustling with mysteries and gossip.
From gripping dramas and heartwarming comedies to mind-bending sci-fi and intriguing documentaries, Apple TV+ unveils a riveting slate of programming for the upcoming months that is sure to captivate audiences worldwide.
