5 Best New Apple TV Series To Binge-Watch This Week (Nov 2–6 2026)

Apple TV has five acclaimed new series to watch this week, including major returning favorites, fresh premieres, acclaimed sci-fi, and star-driven dramas. Whether you want something to make you laugh or keep you on the edge of your seat, these five Apple TV original series are critically acclaimed and trending worldwide, making each one well worth binge-watching.

ScreenRant’s TV experts have selected five of the newest Apple TV series that are either releasing new episodes this week or very recently dropped their finales, making this list a collection of the absolute latest and greatest that the streamer has to offer right now. Also, check out SR’s new weekly binge guides for Netflix, Prime Video, and Paramount+ and enjoy what every major platform has to offer during the first official week of November 2026.

Dark Matter

Dark Matter is a celebrated psychological thriller series that just dropped its season 2 finale on Friday, October, 30, making this week the perfect time to start binge-watching if you haven’t already. Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly star in the series based on a bestselling novel of the same name. The story follows a man who finds himself in an alternate version of his life and desperately tries to get back to reality as he knows it. Dark Matter earned an 81% Rotten Tomatoes score and currently ranks #4 on Apple TV’s worldwide viewership chart.

Brothers

Brothers is another popular streaming option on Apple TV this week thanks to its dynamic lead duo of Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. With the season finale of Brothers arriving this Wednesday, November 4, there’s no better time to dive into the feel-good buddy comedy series than this week. Brothers follows McConaughey and Harrelson playing heightened versions of themselves and is based on the premise that the two best friends could actually be blood-related. Brothers ranks #6 on Apple TV’s global viewership chart and is a great choice for a casual binge this week.

Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook

One of the newest series on Apple TV right now is Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook, a reality series that premieres this Friday, November 6. The series follows actor and comedian Awkwafina as she takes a cross-country journey exploring modern Asian American culture and cuisine. After admitting that she does not know how to cook, Awkwafina challenges herself to learn more about the craft and connect on a deeper level with her heritage and family’s personal legacy. If you love unscripted series with cooking elements, don’t miss Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook this week.

Stick

Stick season 2 premieres on Apple TV this Wednesday, November 4, bringing back Owen Wilson, Marc Maron, and Timothy Olyphant in this feel-good golf dramedy. Stick season 2 follows Wilson’s protagonist, Pryce Cahill, as he tries to become the oldest professional golfer to ever win a major championship on the PGA Tour. Stick season 2 also features newcomer and Emmy winner Rhea Seehorn and earned a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score at the time of writing. If you’re looking for something light and wholesome to watch on Apple TV this week, Stick season 2 is about as good as it gets.

Nocturne

Following its global premiere on Friday, October 30, Nocturne is officially the #1 most-watched series on Apple TV right now and our top pick for shows to stream this week on the platform. The gripping crime thriller has a completely stacked cast led by Liev Schreiber, Stephen Graham, Bill Camp, Zazie Beetz, and more, and has already debuted to a strong 86% Rotten Tomatoes score. The series follows a homicide detective searching for a missing person believed to have potentially been murdered by a dangerous serial killer. With its riveting story, great ensemble, and bestselling source material, Nocturne is without a doubt the best new show on Apple TV this week.

Nocturne

Release Date

October 30, 2026

Network

Apple TV

Showrunner

John Hlavin, Rowan Joffe

Directors

Tim Van Patten, Logan Kibens, Allen Coulter, Joe Chappelle

Cast

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  Liev Schreiber

  Jonah Lynn

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  Zazie Beetz

  FBI Agent Saga Bauer

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  Landon Valentin

  Michael Frost