3 best shows to stream on Apple TV when you're snowed in

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A blizzard with record snowfall hit the Northeast U.S. over the weekend, dumping over 2 feet of snow in the region. If the idea of curling up on the couch and catching up on your watchlist is your idea of riding out the storm, you're in the right place. As one of the best streaming services out there, Apple TV is packed with plenty of charming TV shows that are easy to get hooked on from the first episode.

Whether you're looking for a cozy mystery with some gorgeous Irish scenery (and deliciously messy sibling dynamics) or a heartwarming drama about adult friendships, there's something here to match whatever vibe you're looking for. So grab a blanket, pour yourself a mug of hot cocoa, and queue up these binge-worthy Apple TV series that deserve a spot on your watchlist.

'Platonic'

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You’ll hear plenty about how men grow lonelier with age and struggle to maintain close friendships — but that’s not the story in “Platonic.” Instead, the series flips the script, centering on a friendship that refuses to fade away. Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne share an electric, offbeat chemistry as Will (Rogen) and Sylvia (Byrne), two former best friends who reconnect in the middle of their respective midlife spirals. With two comedy heavyweights at the helm, "Platonic" is one of the funniest shows on Apple TV Plus to date, earning a spot on our best Apple TV Plus shows list.

Will and Sylvia’s friendship imploded years ago after he married a woman Sylvia couldn’t stand, and they didn’t exactly leave things on good terms. But when Will’s marriage falls apart, the two find their way back into each other's orbit, now older, messier, and still wildly co-dependent. A more conventional show might steer them toward romance, but that would go against the show's title. These two are strictly platonic friends, a pair of co-dependent idiots attempting to reel in their worst impulses and become better for the people they love. Naturally, that’s much harder than it sounds.

Watch "Platonic" on Apple TV now

'Bad Sisters'

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I'm one of three sisters, so "Bad Sisters" is near and dear to my heart. A murder mystery isn’t usually what I reach for when I’m in the mood for something cozy. But between this show's phenomenal cast, dreamy Irish coastal backdrop, and messy family dynamics (siblings, amirite?), it's hard not to get hooked. It's part pitch-black dark comedy and part mystery thriller that keeps you guessing about who, if anyone, is going to come out of this mess unscathed.

At the heart of all the chaos are the fiercely loyal Garvey sisters—Grace (Anne-Marie Duff), Eva (Sharon Horgan), Ursula (Eva Birthistle), Bibi (Sarah Greene), and Becka (Eve Hewson). Their unbreakable bond starts to crack when Grace’s husband, John Paul (Claes Bang), turns out to be far from the nice guy he pretends to be. From the show's opening scene where the sisters gather at his funeral and collectively exhale in relief, it’s clear his death isn’t exactly a tragedy in their eyes. Each sister has a reason to want him gone, and it's up to floundering insurance agent Tom Claffin (Brian Gleeson) to get to figure out what really happened. Officially, he’s investigating a suspicious death. Unofficially, he’s trying to avoid a payout that would sink his father’s already struggling insurance business.

Stream "Bad Sisters" on Apple TV now

'Pluribus'

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"Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" creator Vince Gilligan's latest project, "Pluribus," arrived late last year, going on to become the most-watched show in Apple TV history. The show brings Gilligan's distinctly dry humor and intrigue to a fresh spin on the post-apocalyptic zombie trope. The phenomenal Rhea Seehorn stars as Carol Sturka, a middle-aged, bestselling author of romantic fantasy novels and the last cynic standing after a mysterious virus unites the majority of the human race in an overly cheery collective consciousness.

Society desperately wants her to be as content and carefree as the rest of them, but her prickly demeanor becomes an act of rebellion. As the hive closes in with unnerving friendliness, it falls to her to save the world from this new wave of happiness. "Pluribus" is the kind of show you want to watch without knowing anything at all, so I won't say more to avoid spoilers, but "Pluribus" is easy to get hooked on after just a few episodes.

Stream "Pluribus" on Apple TV now

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Alyse Stanley is a news editor at Tom’s Guide, overseeing weekend coverage and writing about the latest in tech, gaming, and entertainment. Before Tom’s Guide, Alyse worked as an editor for the Washington Post’s sunsetted video game section, Launcher. She previously led Gizmodo’s weekend news desk and has written game reviews and features for outlets like Polygon, Unwinnable, and Rock, Paper, Shotgun. She’s a big fan of horror movies, cartoons, and roller skating. She's also a puzzle fan and can often be found contributing to the NYT Connections coverage on Tom's Guide

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