Apple TV’s Sci-Fi Drama With Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score Is Worth Watching – Plus 3 More Shows This Weekend

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If you subscribe to Apple TV+, you’re in for a treat! The new season of one of their most popular sci-fi shows finally arrives this weekend. The series has consistently received high praise, maintaining a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes across all five seasons – with seasons 2 and 4 earning perfect 100% scores. The fifth season, which premiered on March 27th, is already getting rave reviews.

Beyond the premiere of Apple TV+’s new sci-fi series, the streaming service has a great selection of other new and popular shows to enjoy this weekend. From heartwarming comedies to thrilling crime dramas and visually impressive action series, Apple TV+ offers something for everyone this March 28–29, 2026.

For All Mankind

Okay, let me tell you, if you’re looking for something new to watch, especially on Apple TV+, you need to check out the fifth season of For All Mankind. The premiere dropped on Friday, and honestly, it’s the best thing they’ve put out so far. It’s been running since 2019 – making it their longest-running show – and it’s seriously one of the most satisfying sci-fi series you can find on streaming. If you’re a sci-fi fan like me, it’s totally worth your time and money.

This science fiction drama presents a world where the Soviet Union beat the United States to the moon in 1969. This event sparked an even more intense Space Race that continued for many years. Each season of the show is set in a different decade, starting with the 1970s, and currently extending into the 2010s.

Your Friends & Neighbors

If you’re looking for a show to watch this weekend, check out Your Friends & Neighbors. Starring Jon Hamm, this gripping crime drama tells the story of Andrew Cooper, a former hedge fund manager who turns to stealing from his neighbors after losing his job. With the second season premiering on April 3rd, now is the perfect time to start watching or revisit the series.

Jonathan Tropper, known for his work on Banshee, delivers Your Friends & Neighbors, a show that initially seems like a crime thriller but quickly evolves into a funny and heartfelt story about a group of flawed families. Jon Hamm gives a standout performance, possibly his best TV role since Mad Men. It’s a great time to start watching, whether you’re already a fan or completely new to the series.

Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters

Currently airing on Apple TV, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is a big new series exploring the origins of the Monarch organization – a secret government group that studies massive creatures known as Titans, like Godzilla and King Kong. The show is set within the same universe as the Godzilla and King Kong movies, and features a well-known cast including Kurt Russell, his son Wyatt Russell, and Anna Sawai. It’s currently the most popular show on Apple TV worldwide, and is already halfway through its first season.

Shrinking

Apple TV’s hit series Shrinking is back for a third season and is currently the platform’s most-watched show in the U.S. The show, created by Bill Lawrence, has received 9 Emmy nominations. Starring Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, and Michael J. Fox (new to season 3), Shrinking is praised for its heartwarming blend of humor and emotion – it’s a show that can make you laugh and cry all in one episode.

The Apple TV+ show Shrinking has earned high praise, with a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The series centers on Jimmy, a therapist in Pasadena struggling with grief after his wife’s unexpected death. He starts using unconventional approaches with his patients, and while risky, it actually works! But what really makes Shrinking special are its charming characters, which keep viewers tuning in week after week.

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2026-03-28 22:28