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Apple TV+ is free for all this weekendheres what to watch
MacworldOn January 17, Severance, Apples most popular show not named Ted Lasso, will begin its long-awaited second season. And Apple is so excited to mark the occasion, it wants to make sure everyone is caught up on the first season.This weekend, Apple is making Apple TV+ free for everyone. That means you can watch as many shows and movies as you can handle in a 48-hour period, beginning at midnight on Saturday and continuing until 11:59 pm on Sunday.You can access Apple TV+ through the Apple TV app on all Apple devices, Roku, Google TV Streamer, and most smart TVs, including Samsung and LG.Apple has already received several Golden Globe nominations, including Best Drama for Slow Horses and Best Limited Series for Disclaimer. Other critically acclaimed shows airing in 2024 are Shrinking starring Harrison Ford and Presumed Innocent led by Jake Gyllenhaal.But of course, you cant watch everything. Here are our picks for what to check out in the allotted time:Severence: Apples delightfully strange and gripping drama is one of the best shows youll find on any platform. There are a total of nine episodes inthe first season, about an hour each. Total time: About 9 hoursShrinking: Shorter and lighter than Severence but just as entertaining, Shrinking centers on a therapist (Jason Segel) who becomes very involved in his patients lives. Hilarity and emotion ensue in this fast watch with just 10 half-hour episodes in the first season. Total time: About 5 hoursThe Morning Show: The show that started it all. Starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, the show is about, you guessed it, the trials and tribulations of a morning news show. There are three seasons, but check out the first, with 10 episodes at about an hour each, and youll be hooked. Total time: About 10 hoursFly Me to the Moon: Even if youre not a moon landing conspiracist, this brisk comedy starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum will make you a believer. Total time: About 2 hours, 11 minutesTed Lasso: If you havent seen the show everyone was talking about in 2021, its still worth a watch. A heartwarming and hilarious fish-out-of-water tale, Ted Lasso is as good as everyone says it is. Season 1 is 10 half-hour episodes. Total time: About 6 hoursApple TV+ normally costs $9.99 a month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. Additionally, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac get three months of Apple TV+ for free.For more information about all the trials on offer, read about how to get Apple TV+ for free.
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