Apple TV+ has some exciting new content coming your way in April, including new episodes of both “WeCrashed” and the highly anticipated TV adaptation of The New York Times best-selling novel “Pachinko,” streaming every week, plus the premiere of more great shows and movies on the platform.
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Best luxury TV: 65″ Samsung ‘The Frame’ QLED 4K TV 2022, $2,000
Best value streaming stick: Roku Streaming Stick+, $43
Fans of chilling mysteries will be thrilled to know that the long-awaited “Shining Girls” premieres towards the end of this month. “Roar” explores the female experience through a wide range of twisted tales including a ghost solving her own murder, a woman who can’t stop eating photographs and a lady in love with a duck. The wild new Apple TV+ series premieres Friday, April 15.
The streamer is now bringing sports fans Friday Night Baseball, a weekly double-header with pre- and post-game programming through Apple and MLB’s new partnership. Subscribers will also get access to “marquee games” without broadcast restrictions from any Apple TV device.
How much does Apple TV+ cost?
Apple TV+ is available for $5 per month, or free for three months when your purchase an eligible Apple device. New subscribers can try Apple TV+ free for seven days.
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For even more recommendations, make sure to check out our guides to everything that’s new on Prime Video, what’s new on Hulu and the best TV and movies to stream this week. If you’re looking for a family-friendly list of new titles to stream on your next family movie night, check out the CBS Essentials family streaming guide. And if you’re not yet subscribed to any of these streaming video sites yet, you can see our guide to learn which streaming service is right for you.
Here’s what’s new on Apple TV+ in April 2022
April promises to be a star-studded month at Apple TV+ with new series and episodes starring Gary Oldman, Olivia Cooke, Issa Rae, Alison Brie, Nick Kroll, Jake Johnson, Elizabeth Moss, Anne Hathaway, Jared Leto, Youn Yuh Jung, Lee Minho and more. Keep reading to check out our favorites coming to Apple TV+ this month.
Slow Horses
They’re not quite James Bond, but these British intelligence agents are trying their best. “Slow Horses” follows a team of MI5 agents working in Slough House — the department where they send all the spies who’ve made one mistake too many. Together, this group of misfits attempt to navigate the espionage world and serve their country. Starring Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas and Olivia Cooke, the entire first season of “Slow Horses” is now streaming.
“Slow Horses,” now streaming on Apple TV+
Roar
This anthology series explores the trials and tribulations of womanhood through wild and mystical avenues. Adapted from a collection of short stories by Cecelia Ahern, “Roar” features poignant portraits of the female experience starring beloved actresses including Nicole Kidman, Issa Rae, Fivel Stewart, Merritt Weaver, Cynthia Erivo and Betty Gilpin. The show also boasts a star-studded supporting cast with appearances from Daniel Dae Kim, Jake Johnson, Jason Mantzoukas, Nick Kroll, Judy Davis, Alfred Molina, Griffin Matthews, Peter Facinelli and more. This eight episode series premieres April 15.
“Roar,” streaming April 15 on Apple TV+
Shining Girls
Starring Elisabeth Moss, “Shining Girls” follows Kirby, a newspaper archivist working at the Chicago Sun-Times in the early ’90s. A brutal attack from her past leaves Kirby in a constantly shifting reality, unable to keep the facts of her day-to-day life straight. But when a murder with eerily similar details to Kirby’s own attack occurs, she must team up with a colleague to finally pin down her past. Wagner Moura, Jamie Bell, Phillipa Soo and Amy Brenneman star alongside Moss in this bone-chilling new thriller series, premiering April 29.
“Shining Girls,” streaming April 29 on Apple TV+
New on Apple TV+ this April:
April 1
Slow Horses
April 8
Pinecone and Pony
April 15
Roar
It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown
April 22
They Call Me Magic
April 29
Shining Girls
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The best shows on Apple TV+ right now
If you’re new to Apple TV+, the following exclusive series are not to be missed.
WeCrashed
Adapted from the podcast “WeCrashed: The Rise and Fall of WeWork,” this new limited series stars Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto. They play WeWork co-founders Rebekah and Adam Neuman, alongside a cast that includes O-T Fagbenle, Kyle Marvin and America Ferrera. WeWork transformed from a single co-working space into a $47 billion brand in less than a decade, then its value plummeted. Across eight episodes, this limited drama series will examine what really happened at WeWork, from its inception to its crash.
“WeCrashed,” streaming March 18
Pachinko
An adaptation of a New York Times best-selling novel, “Pachinko,” is on its way. The international drama series, told across three languages — Korean, Japanese and English — follows a Korean immigrant family through four generations, exploring their hopes and dreams and each individual’s quest to make them a reality. The epic family saga stars the Oscar-winning Youn Yuh Jung, Korean superstar Lee Minho, Soji Arai, Jin Ha, Inji Jeong, Minha Kim and more. “Pachinko” premieres March 25.
“Pachinko,” streaming March 25
Severance
Led by Adam Scott of “Parks and Recreation,” “Severance” is a thrilling new series that follows a group of office workers who have opted to undergo a surgical procedure that partitions work memories and personal ones, leading them to live two separate lives. When a former colleague approaches one of the workers outside of the office, one man begins to question what he’s signed up for. Patricia Arquette, Christopher Walken and Dichen Lachman star alongside Scott in this unsettling drama.
“Severance,” now streaming on Apple TV+
Ted Lasso
“Ted Lasso” follows a kindhearted American football coach, played by Jason Sudeikis, as he crosses the pond to tackle professional soccer. With his uber-contagious optimism and relentlessly warm presence, Lasso slowly but surely melts the hearts of his outwardly gruff new team of British footballers, and their emotionally closed-off owner, one homemade biscuit at a time.
The Morning Show
“The Morning Show” captures a dramatic fictionalized inside look at the high-stakes lives of the personalities who wake America up each morning. When anchor Alex Levy’s coworker is fired in response to sexual misconduct allegations, she must fight to maintain her own job and reputation as a top news reporter. “The Morning Show” stars Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell and more.
“The Morning Show,” now streaming
Servant
This psychological horror series, produced by M. Night Shyamalan, follows Dorothy and Sean, a wealthy couple undergoing deep trauma after the loss of their 13-week-old child, Jericho. They hire a nanny, Leanne, shortly after Jericho’s death to take care of the extremely lifelike baby doll that Dorothy has come to believe is Jericho. Sean becomes suspicious of the devoutly religious Leanne, who has no qualms about treating the doll as Jericho. Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, Nell Tiger Free and Rupert Grint star in this dark and twisted series. The third season of “Servant” is now streaming.
The best TV deals right now
If you prefer to forego the cineplex in favor of streaming the best new movies at home, it might be time to upgrade your home theater. Keep reading to check out the best deals on TVs, antennas, TV stands and more.
Samsung ‘The Frame’ QLED 4K smart TV 2022
The latest edition of “The Frame” utilizes a matte, anti-reflection display. The one-inch-thick screen can stream all your favorite TV shows and movies in 4K resolution, and can seamlessly transition to Art Mode to display your favorite paintings and photographs.
65″ Samsung ‘The Frame’ QLED 4K TV 2022, $2,000
75″ Samsung ‘The Frame’ QLED TV 2022, $3,000
65″ Samsung QN900A Neo QLED TV: $3,000
A premium Samsung TV can cost a lot, especially when it’s something like Samsung QN900A Neo TV, which boasts 8K resolution, AI upscaling and a Quantum LED panel. Factor in a massive, 65-inch screen and you’re looking at a $5,000 TV. Luckily, Samsung has a great deal that knocks a hefty $2,000 off the price, bringing it down to $3,000.
65″ Samsung QN900A Neo QLED TV, $3,000 (reduced from $5,000)
75″ Samsung QN900A Neo QLED TV, $4,000 (reduced from $7,000)
Roku Streaming Stick+
The Roku Streaming Stick+ has a long-range wireless receiver and allows Bluetooth streaming. It also includes all the features of the Roku Express 4K+ in a smaller, easier-to-conceal device. Instead of connecting to a television via wires, it connects directly to an HDMI port. Note that the Roku Streaming Stick+ still needs to be connected to a power source — either via a TV USB input or a wall outlet.
“It doesn’t have the same bells and whistles that my Roku Ultras have…but then again, I also paid nearly twice as much for those,” reviewer K. Krueger says. “This Stick+ is much cheaper and provides basically the same user interface and playback performance.”
Charmma TV cabinet
This affordable TV cabinet from Walmart, reminiscent of a popular Ikea find, has three sliding drawers for storage. This white TV stand measures 47.2 inches long by 13.4 inches wide and offers a clean, modern look.
(For more options, check out our favorite TV stands you can buy online.)
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