Apple TV+ is going free for one weekend because it lacks viewers — but it is far from lacking in absolutely superb shows to watch. Here's what to see first, and just why Apple is doing this.

Apple TV+ will be completely free in the first weekend of 2025. Here's how to catch up with your favorite shows without being a subscriber.

Apple is hoping those who don’t subscribe to Apple TV+ will ring in 2025 by binge-watching some of its original TV shows and movies — free for anyone with an Apple ID for three days. The full Apple TV+ catalog will be free to stream to users worldwide the first weekend of the year (from

But Severance season one isn’t the only sci-fi show you should try and check out during the free period; as io9 has noted before, Apple TV+ is an excellent destination for genre fare. The list of original series has continued to grow, but these are the five must-see titles, starting with the one we’ve already been hyping up:

Apple TV+ is ringing in the New Year by offering an all-access pass to customers all around the world. Enjoy Apple TV+ for free the first weekend of 2025 (January 3 through January 5), Apple TV+ will be free on any device where Apple TV+ is available. All you need is an Apple ID to see what all the buzz is about.

You'll be able to stream as much of The Morning Show as your body can physically handle this weekend, thanks to a new Apple TV+ promotion. After teasing some kind of Apple TV+ news on social media, Apple has confirmed that from January 3 to 5 you'll be able to watch the company's original shows and movies without a paid subscription,

Apple TV+ is set to be available to stream for free from Saturday, January 4 to Sunday, January 5, providing its full catalog with no

Apple is offering two free days of Apple TV+ service with anyone allowed to view content on January 4th and January 5th.

Apple TV+ currently costs $9.99 a month and features popular shows like "The Morning Show," "Pachinko," and "Palm Royale," plus exclusive MLB and MLS games, and more. It's also available as an add-on to Amazon Prime Video for the same price.

Viewers with no subscription will be able to stream series like "The Morning Show," "Severance" and "Ted Lasso" on Jan. 4 and 5

Want to watch ’Silo,’ ’Shrinking,’ and ’Severance’ for free? Apple TV+ has some free goodies coming for a short window of time.