5 Lesser-Known Apple TV Series to Watch After 'Pluribus', Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes
Instead of focusing on the obvious choices, we'll explore the lesser-popular corners of the Apple TV catalog.
Beyond special effects and multimillion-dollar budgets, it's often the thoughtful series that leave the deepest mark.
Such was the case with Pluribus, an Apple TV series that captivated viewers and critics with its psychological depth, complex characters, and gripping storytelling.
If you've finished watching the show, which has become the platform's most-watched project, here are a few lesser-known series that are also worth checking out.
5. 'The Essex Serpent', 2022
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 76%
It's the end of the 19th century in Victorian London. Cora has just buried her abusive husband. The widow isn't sure whether she's feeling grief or relief, but she's certain that she should return to her passion for paleontology.
When rumors surface that a mythical serpent has begun terrorizing a fishing village in Essex, Cora realizes it's time to leave the capital with her son and maid.
Cora's investigation brings her face-to-face with terrified locals who are convinced that the monster only takes sinners and with the priest, Will. He, on the contrary, believes that no such thing as a giant ancient monster exists.
4. 'Bad Sisters', 2022-2024
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 88%
This dark comedy tells the story of five sisters from picturesque Ireland. After losing their parents as children, they bonded and supported each other.
Their bond was broken when one of them married and became a submissive housewife, forbidden by her husband to be herself. The sisters decide to kill him to save her from an abusive and tyrannical man.
However, when the man dies, the insurance company and the local police intervene, convinced that it was murder.
3. 'Dickinson', 2019-2021
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92%
The plot centers on the early years of the legendary poet Emily Dickinson. In the early 19th century, no one takes the young woman's passion for writing seriously. However, she refuses to give up and shows those around her that being different isn't so bad.
Dickinson is a charming coming-of-age story that isn't interested in being a straightforward biopic of the poet.
Instead, the creators give Emily the chance to escape the rigid, patriarchal society preventing her from pursuing a literary career, allowing her to immerse herself in the world of her imagination.
2. 'Bad Monkey', 2024-...
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92%
Bad Monkey is a comedic detective story about a former police officer turned restaurant inspector who desperately tries to get involved in a high-profile investigation.
A tourist catches a severed hand while fishing. Out of habit, the protagonist begins to establish connections and investigate suspects, eventually finding himself among the local rich.
1. 'Trying', 2020-...
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96%
Nikki and Jason are a young couple who want to have a child, but they are having difficulty conceiving. They eventually decide to adopt, but the process is more complicated than they expected.
At first glance, Trying may seem like a boring family drama, but don't dismiss the show too quickly. Despite its serious premise, it's not a heavy-handed drama but a warm comedy about thirtysomethings.
