There's nothing wrong with a comfort watch. It's the end of a long day, and instead of wasting hours scrolling for something to watch, you throw on a show you've seen hundreds of times. I know people who put on The Office to act as white noise while they sleep. The same goes for people who embark on rewatches of Game of Thrones or The Sopranos. Look, we've all rewatched our favorite shows. Now, it's time to find something new.
If you're an Apple TV subscriber, then I'd bet you're familiar with the streamer's biggest hits, including Severance, The Morning Show, and Ted Lasso. If you dig into Apple TV's genre pages, then you'll find several underrated gems worthy of your time. One of my picks is a sci-fi show that returns in July, so there's no better time to start watching.
Criminal Record
British crime thriller featuring a terrific pairing
I don't know what's in the water across the pond, but the British make excellent crime shows. On Apple TV, most of the attention goes to Slow Horses, and rightfully so. Gary Oldman is excelling in the role of Jackson Lamb, the leader of Slough House. While it doesn't garner the same press as Slow Horses, Criminal Record is worthy of your consideration, especially if you're interested in crime dramas.
Criminal Record follows the familiar veteran-cop-and-rookie pairing. In this case, DCI Daniel Hegarty (Peter Capaldi) is the established detective, and DS June Lenker (Cush Jumbo) is the inexperienced newcomer. While investigating an old murder case, Lenker uncovers information that involves older officers, which forces Hegarty to protect several dark secrets. The two detectives form a shaky partnership that serves as a natural point of tension in this compelling drama.
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