Best things to watch on Netflix, Prime and Apple TV+
(Last Updated October 2025)
Feel like watching something?
I’m not usually one for watching tonnes of TV (there’s so much else to see, do, learn and experience!) - but I do tend to watch more in the winter (or if I’m feeling unwell).
I won’t watch horror. And love romance, but I’ve tried a bit of everything…
Here are my recommendations.
NOTE: I’m in the UK, and what’s on varies by country so apologies if you can’t see what I can!
Let’s start with my favourite… Apple TV+ has some great shows, and IMHO is the best of the lot…
Apple TV+
Ted Lasso - one of the best TV shows EVER. Funny, inspiring, uplifting. You’ll want to get behind Ted and his team. You DON’T need to like football.
Acapulco - oh so fun, set in the 80’s with the main character in present day reflecting on his past. Fun, easy watch.
The Buccaneers - UK x USA period drama, with passion, intrigue, romance - what’s not to love.
The Afterparty - fun murder mystery comedy with many twists.
The Morning Show - Starring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carrell. It’s gritty, has some amazing acting, tackles some really tough issues like the ‘Me Too’ movement. Gets better and better…
Bad Sisters - loved the first season A LOT, didn’t love the second so I’d stay just watch Season 1 and leave it there :)
Long Way Round/Down/Up/Home - documentary about Ewan McGregor and his best mate Charley Boorman, they travel around the world on motorbikes and it’s ACE.
Netflix
Oh, how I love Bridgerton.
Bridgerton - romantic, funny, period drama. What’s not to love? I’m a huge fan (recommend the books too).
Nobody Wants This - again, romantic, funny - but also about real issues surrounding inter-faith couples. Loved it.
Virgin River - A lovely watch. I want to move to Virgin River! About a nurse who moves to a small community to escape a traumatic past. Some lovely romance and stunning scenery. Nice ‘girly’ one.
Sullivan’s Crossing - if you liked Virgin River, watch this next.
The Good Place - Starring Ted Danson, Kirsten Bell & more. Completely unique… the central characters die and get sent to ‘the Good place’ - but “heaven” isn’t what you might expect. Funny, a splash of romance, bizarre at times but all-round good fun.
Chesapeake Shores - If you like cheesy, soft, Hallmark dramas then this is for you. I’ve put on in the background before when working on simple tasks. Nice feel-good, easy watch.
Stranger Things - completely different, otherworldly, with a bit of everything. And: amazing music. A must-watch.
After Life - I’m a big fan of anything Ricky Gervais does (there’s more of his work on Netflix, too) This show is poignant, beautifully written tale about a man whose wife has died, and he is pretty depressed (who wouldn’t be, right?) and yet as much as it’s moving, it’s also funny. Very very good. Superb, even. New season coming soon, too.
Nature documentaries - There are some fantastic things to watch. One Planet is a brilliant one, but there’s lots more. Learn about our planet with Sir David Attenborough!
Brookyln 99 - Hilarious, brilliant writing, one of the best TV shows since Friends. Taking buddy-cop comedy to another level. New season coming soon so plenty of watch time.
Stand up comedians - There’s quite a few on there, I enjoyed Jack Whitehall and Ricky Gervais in particular.
Amazon Prime
Rings of Power - A prequel to Lord of the Rings… plenty of magic, elves, dwarves, orcs and all the beauty of Middle Earth. My hubby and I are big fans of LOTR (including the books) and we loved this…
007 - Road to a Million - reality show with travel, adventure, and a load of Bond-themed content. Fun watch.
This is Us - What an amazing show, flicking back and forth between three siblings and then 30 years previously to their parents story, when they were raising them. Great characters, tackles tricky issues well. Enjoyable, one of my all-time favourite shows.
Last One Laughing - only seen the UK version but found it very, very funny.
Parks & Recreation - I binge-watched when I was unwell and it’s so good. Light, easy watching, very very very funny, but tackles some important issues as well.
Jack Ryan - Lots of action, intrigue. If you like the Bourne films, you’ll enjoy this. Good one to watch with the hubby!