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We've been getting pelted with snow left and right this year, and as the forecast get colder, the idea of staying in and curling up on the couch starts looking better and better. If you've also hit couch-potato levels of productivity, you're in luck.
Apple TV is home to many charming TV shows you can binge in a weekend, 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. So grab a blanket, a mug of hot cocoa, and settle in for these cozy Apple TV series that deserve a spot on your watchlist. If you're looking for even more recommendations on what to watch, check out all the new titles coming to Netflix and Prime Video this month.
'Platonic'
You'll find plenty of stories about how men are lonely and struggle to keep their friendships as they get older — but not in "Platonic." Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne have a unique, winning chemistry as two long-estranged besties, Sylvia (Byrne) and Will (Rogen), who reconnect over their shared midlife crises. With two heavyweight comedians as its leads, Platonic is one of the funniest shows on Apple TV Plus to date, earning a spot on our best Apple TV Plus shows list.
After Will married a woman Sylvia despised, the pair didn't exactly part on the best of terms. Now freshly divorced, they find themselves back in each other's orbit, though new relationships threatens to throw their already fragile dynamic off balance once more. Were this a more straightforward series, them falling in love would probably be the endgame, 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 own brand of chaos and grow for the people they care most about. But that's easier said than done.
Stream "Platonic" on Apple TV now
'Bad Sisters'
As one of three sisters, "Bad Sisters" is near and dear to my heart. While "murder mystery" isn't the first thing that comes to mind when I think of cozy watches, the show's excellent cast, dreamy coastal Irish setting, and messy family dynamics (siblings, amirite?) are easy to get swept in. 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 center of it all are the tight-knit Garvey sisters—Grace (Anne-Marie Duff), Eva (Sharon Horgan), Ursula (Eva Birthistle), Bibi (Sarah Greene), and Becka (Eve Hewson)—whose bond is put to the test when Grace’s husband, John Paul (Claes Bang), turns out to be far from the nice guy he pretends to be. His fate is sealed from the show opening moment when the Garvey sisters gathering at his funeral and collectively breathing a sigh of relief. Any one of them could have a motive for killing him, and it's up to floundering insurance agent Tom Claffin (Brian Gleeson) to get to the bottom of it. Mostly because of the whole "suspected murder" thing, but also because paying out John Paul's widow would bankrupt his father's struggling insurance agency.
Stream "Bad Sisters" on Apple TV now
'Central Park'
"Bob's Burgers" is a staple of cozy TV watching, but creator Loren Bouchard's second musically-infused comedy show, "Central Park," doesn't always get the same flowers. It feels tailor-made for musical fans and theater nerds, delivering a whimsical glimpse into everyday life in New York City's iconic Central Park. Packed with excellent songs, a fantastic cast and plenty of laughs, this is one of the best Apple TV Plus show that too many people are sleeping on, especially if you're in the mood for uplifting sitcom vibes to waste a lazy afternoon.
Park manager Owen (Leslie Odom Jr.) and his wife Paige (Kathryn Hahn) raise kids Molly (Kristen Bell, then Emmy Raver-Lampman) and Cole (Tituss Burgess) in a house in the park. Owen is very much a Bob Belcher type, frequently the butt of good-hearted jokes while failing to command respect from anyone around him. On top of maintaining the park and navigating one of the world's most bustling metropolises, they also have to deal with the machinations of the real estate magnate Bitsy Brandenham (Stanley Tucci) who's keen to build condos where the park now stands.
Stream "Central Park" on Apple TV now
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