What Apple TV+ shows are actually worth watching

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It's time to recharge your Apple TV remote! Apple TV+ debuts Friday, marking the beginning of a months-long rollout of several new subscription streaming services. But while Apple TV+ might not have a show for everyone just yet, Friday nevertheless marks a major step for the company, which is seeking to "expand its offerings from hardware to services" in order to stay competitive.

The nitty-gritties look like this: Apple TV+ costs $4.99 a month, but comes free for a year with the purchase of a new iPhone, Mac, or Apple TV. At the time of launch, Apple TV+ includes all of the series listed below, as well as the documentary film The Elephant Queen, the literary series Oprah's Book Club and the children's series Snoopy in Space, Ghostwriter, and Helpsters (none of which were not provided in advance to critics). Other marquee titles, like the psychological thriller Truth Be Told, starring Octavia Spencer and Aaron Paul, and M. Night Shyamalan's thriller series Servant, will debut later this year.

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Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.