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If you haven’t finished Severance season 1 yet, now’s your chance! This weekend, ahead of the premiere of Severance season 2, Apple TV+ will make its entire content library free for everyone. From the new season of Contraction until that first and legendary season of Ted Lasso. All you need to access the Apple TV+ library full of award-winning originals is an Apple ID (which you probably already have if you’ve ever used an iPhone, iMac, or Apple Watch). Are you ready to start streaming? Here’s what you need to know about this weekend’s free period, plus which shows we recommend you watch first.
Is Apple TV+ free?
From January 3 to 5, you will be able to watch all content on Apple TV+ without even formally registering on the platform. All you need is an Apple ID to access Apple TV+ for free this weekend. While Apple TV+ has a free trial available for eligible new subscribers, this free weekend exists apart from that, so if you get hooked bad sisters and you need a few more days to finish the new season, don’t worry!
Apple TV+ offers award-winning shows like Ted Lasso, Palm Royale and masters of the air, plus excellent original films and sports documentaries such as Messi’s World Cup: the rise of a legend.
In addition to being free this weekend, Apple TV+ has a 7-day free trial available for new subscribers, OR, if you recently purchased an eligible Apple device, you can get up to three months of the streaming service completely free.
What to watch on Apple TV+:
Need help choosing what to watch on Apple TV+ while it’s free? These are some of the best shows to watch on Apple TV+.
Rupture
Adam Scott leads a team of office workers who have undergone a surgical procedure that divides their memories between home and work. Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, Dichen Lachman, Michael Chernus, John Turturro, Christopher Walken and Patricia Arquette also star in this psychological thriller. season 2 of Rupture premieres on Friday, January 17. So if you haven’t watched season 1 yet, now is your time.
Contraction
Jason Segel plays an unconventional therapist struggling with his own grief after the death of his wife in this crazy and moving comedy. Harrison Ford co-stars as his professional partner (and reluctant friend). Contraction The second season was released earlier this year and a third season is already on the way.
slow horses
A dysfunctional group of spies, Gary Oldman, Olivia Cooke (at least in season 1), what more could you ask for? This drama follows an MI5 outpost where disgraced spies are sent to spend their days. There are four seasons of the series (so far), but each season only has six episodes, so you shouldn’t have any problem finishing everything in the next 48 hours… right?
The morning program
Look, they don’t all start with ‘S!’ The morning program It stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon as morning news personalities in this high-stakes, high-pressure drama. There are three seasons of The Morning Show for you to catch up on this weekend, so start streaming!
Ted Lasso
If you haven’t seen it yet, this is your sign from the universe to watch what was perhaps one of the most beloved shows of the last decade. Ted Lasso follows an American football coach (played by the perfectly goofy Jason Sudeikis) who rows across the pond to become the new head coach of a football team in the United Kingdom… Also known as soccer… a sport completely different. The supporting cast includes Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple and Brett Goldstein. There are three seasons of Ted Lasso for you to binge on over the next two days.