Apple TV has its best reviewed shows of the year airing right now
Source: 9to5Mac
Apple TV is about to kick off [its best summer lineup ever](https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/06/apple-tv-has-its-best-summer-lineup-ever-heres-whats-coming/), but the streamer’s current offerings deserve attention too, including two current series that are Apple’s best‑reviewed of the year so far.Widow’s Bay
Widow’s Bay is a genre‑bending horror/comedy/thriller that also delivers the charm of a small‑town character drama. Creator/showrunner Katie Dippold and director Hiro Murai have blended these elements into something reviewers call “unlike anything else on TV.”
The series holds a 97 % Rotten Tomatoes score from 58 critic reviews, tying it for Apple’s best‑reviewed show of the year.
Synopsis
Widow’s Bay follows Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) as he tries to revive his struggling New England island community. The town lacks Wi‑Fi, has spotty cellular reception, and is haunted by superstitious locals who believe the island is cursed. Loftis wants to prove himself, build a tourist destination, and secure a future for his teenage son. Tourists eventually arrive, but the old, seemingly ludicrous legends begin to materialize, blending genuine horror with character‑driven comedy.
Availability
Three episodes are currently available, with new episodes released every Wednesday through June 17.
Apple’s official summary and the trailer are available on the Apple TV+ page linked above.
#2: Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a limited‑series adaptation of Rufi Thorpe’s bestselling novel.
Cast
- Elle Fanning
- Michelle Pfeiffer
- Nick Offerman
- Nicole Kidman
- Thaddea Graham
- Greg Kinnear
- Marcia Gay Harden
Critical reception
The show holds a 97 % Rotten Tomatoes score from 61 critic reviews, tying Widow’s Bay for the top‑reviewed Apple series of the year.
Production notes
- Creator: David E. Kelley (also behind Apple’s Presumed Innocent).
- Upcoming project: Kelley is developing The Bonfire of the Vanities (NYC‑set) with director Matt Reeves (The Batman).
Plot summary & trailer
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” is a bold, heart‑warming, comedic family drama about recent college dropout and aspiring writer Margo (Elle Fanning). She navigates life with a newborn, mounting bills, and a dwindling list of ways to pay them, all while being the daughter of an ex‑Hooters waitress (Michelle Pfeiffer) and an ex‑pro wrestler (Nick Offerman).
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Six episodes are currently available, with new episodes releasing on Wednesdays through May 20.
Apple TV subscription
- Apple TV – $12.99 / month
- Discounted via the Apple One bundle.
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