5 Shows You Can Binge During a Free Trial of Apple TV+ on Prime Video – TVGuide.com

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The shows are waiting, your couch is calling, and yes — that seven-day free trial clock is ticking. If you’ve been meaning to dive into the buzzworthy world of Apple TV+, what are you waiting for? You can sign up for Apple TV+ on Prime Video as a channel add-on for just $9.99/month — but the best part? You’ll get a full week completely free. That’s seven glorious days to binge some of the most talked-about Apple TV+ shows and movies out there, no strings attached.

This is your golden window to catch up on the TV shows on Apple TV+ that everyone at work, in your group chat, and possibly even your barista has been raving about. Apple TV+ is home to some of the most iconic originals in recent memory — Severance, Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, and more — and now you’ve got a solid excuse to finally see what the hype’s all about.

Even better? You don’t need to jump through hoops to get it. All you need is an Amazon Prime membership (which runs $14.99/month and includes Prime Video along with daily deals, exclusive access to sales events, and all the usual perks). Once you’re in, just head to the Prime Video Channels hub and add Apple TV+ for $9.99/month — with that lovely seven-day free trial kicking it all off. 

And yes, Apple TV+ does offer its own free trial — but grabbing it through Prime Video is a convenient way to keep one more streaming service under the same roof. Fewer apps to juggle, one less password to remember, and a smoother way to binge without bouncing between platforms.

You can sign up to Apple TV+ without using Prime Video here.

You’ve got a full week to lose yourself in the world of Apple TV+ shows, and honestly, that’s more than enough time to fall in love with at least one of them. Here are five of the best Apple TV+ shows to binge with a free trial via Prime Video.

Severance

Don’t be silly — of course Severance is one of the top show you need to watch on Apple TV+ for the theories alone. This eerie, slow-burn thriller has become the show for anyone who loves dissecting every frame, reading fan Reddit threads at 2 a.m., and screaming internally (and externally) at cliffhangers. Season 2 just wrapped, and while we’ve finally gotten some answers, we somehow feel even more confused.

So, what’s it all about? Think minimalist corporate dystopia meets existential crisis. The show centers around a mysterious company called Lumon Industries, where employees literally split their consciousness between work and personal life via a brain-altering procedure called “severance.” What follows is a haunting (and surprisingly emotional) descent into memory, identity, and power — all wrapped in sterile white hallways and elevator dings.

The acting is next-level, the production design is stunning, and the pacing will have you staring blankly at your screen long after the credits roll. It’s chilling, it’s clever, and yes, it will make you question your own work-life balance. Season 3 can’t come fast enough.

Ted Lasso

If you haven’t watched Ted Lasso yet, this is your sign. After what we thought was a definitive wrap-up at the end of Season 3, a surprise Season 4 announcement just dropped, and suddenly, it’s game on all over again. There’s no better time to binge the entire series (or rewatch it). This show will make you laugh, cry, text your friends emotional monologues at midnight, and seriously consider moving abroad for a fresh start.

Ted Lasso kicks off with a pretty wild premise: an American football coach gets hired to run a British soccer team, even though he has zero experience with the sport. What could’ve been a one-note joke turns into one of the most unexpectedly moving shows on TV. It’s hilarious, yes — but it also goes deep on things like mental health, heartbreak, personal growth, and the magic of showing up for people (plus, there’s a lot of biscuit eating, naturally).

One minute you’re laughing at Ted’s corny metaphors, the next you’re ugly-crying over a locker room heart-to-heart. The characters feel like people you know (or wish you did), and the writing manages to be both funny and deeply sincere without ever getting too sappy.

Whether you’re watching it for the first time or jumping back in to prep for the next chapter, Ted Lasso is a masterclass in wholesome storytelling — and absolutely worth your Apple TV+ free trial.

Disclaimer

If you like your thrillers with a side of paranoia and a main course of moral ambiguity, Disclaimer needs to be at the top of your Apple TV+ binge list. This psychological drama stars Cate Blanchett as a respected journalist whose life starts to unravel after she discovers a mysterious novel on her nightstand — one that tells her story, complete with secrets she’s spent decades trying to forget.

The show is moody, stylish, and full of that slow-building dread that makes you want to watch just one more episode (and then maybe four more after that). Blanchett is phenomenal and the supporting cast brings serious depth to a story that constantly keeps you guessing. You’re never quite sure who’s telling the truth — or what’s even real — and that’s exactly what makes it so addictive.

There’s been no official word yet on a Season 2, and the jury’s still out on whether or not we liked that ending. Still, we’re holding out hope — because this story definitely has more to give.

If you’ve been craving a twisty, high-stakes binge that’ll keep you on edge from start to finish, Disclaimer delivers in spades. 

The Morning Show

Messy, dramatic, and addictive — The Morning Show is peak prestige TV wrapped in designer coats and newsroom chaos. Set behind the scenes of a national morning news program, the series dives into power struggles, scandal, ambition, and the blurred line between public image and private reality. 

The cast is stacked with Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Billy Crudup fighting or getting along in any episode on any given day. The show tackles big topics — workplace politics, media ethics, cancel culture, you name it — while still giving us juicy personal drama and the occasional chaotic newsroom meltdown.

Three seasons in, the series has only gotten bolder, weirder, and more compelling. Season 4 officially premieres on Sept. 17, so now’s the time to catch up and get yourself fully prepped for whatever storm hits the newsroom next. The Morning Show is a perfect pick for your Apple TV+ free trial binge. Just don’t be surprised if you end up watching the whole thing in a weekend.

Shrinking

If you’ve ever wanted a comedy that punches you in the gut and hugs you right after, Shrinking is exactly what the therapist ordered. Created by Brett Goldstein, Jason Segel, and Bill Lawrence (a.k.a. the team behind Ted Lasso), this Apple TV+ gem follows a grieving therapist who decides to stop following the rules and starts telling his clients — and everyone else in his life — exactly what he thinks. 

Jason Segel plays Jimmy, a therapist barely keeping it together after the loss of his wife, and he’s joined by Harrison Ford as his gruff, emotionally allergic mentor. The show balances sharp, witty writing with real emotional depth — one moment you’re cackling at something wildly inappropriate, and the next you’re suddenly blinking back tears over a quiet father-daughter moment. 

Season 3 is officially on the way and set to land in late 2025, so you’ve got time to join the group therapy session from the beginning. Whether you’re here for the laughs, the tears, or just to hear Ford deliver one-liners like it’s his full-time job, Shrinking is a must-watch on Apple TV+. Your free trial is the perfect excuse to finally see what the buzz is about — and maybe do a little emotional growth of your own.

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