I don't know what is currently in Apple's Top Ten, but these are all older releases, so most likely NOT in the current list.
Calls
This one is really difficult to describe because it's almost more of a radio broadcast than a TV show. There are no visuals. Each episode only displays wavelengths and text captions on the screen that move along with the audio. The narrative forms around a series of seemingly unrelated phone call conversations, with each episode telling a different story, eventually tying into a creepy mystery. Each episode only quite short (15-20 minutes), so it's quite easy to binge like a podcast or something. I kind of struggled with it because I NEED visuals or else I have a really hard time staying focused, but it was good.
The Afterparty
There are 2 seasons of this one -- both are investigations into murders. The first at a high school reunion party, the 2nd season is set at a wedding. Might have some "The Residence" vibes for some people? But it's quite ecletic -- incorporates animation, musicals, slasher horror, action, romantic comedy, and more. And it's basically a comedy.
Five Days at Memorial
This one can be difficult to watch at times, but really worth it. It dramatizes the real-life experiences of doctors and patients who were stuck for five days without power at Memorial Medical Center in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, as well as the investigation into medical staff euthanizing critically ill patients.
Shining Girls
A thriller about a mysterious killer that involves alternate realities -- can be quite mind-bending at times. Combo of sci fi/horror/feminist drama.
I bounced off of Shining Girls (though it was long ago enough that I don't remember why) but agree that Five Days was quite a strong miniseries and I'm glad I watched it.
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Calls
This one is really difficult to describe because it's almost more of a radio broadcast than a TV show. There are no visuals. Each episode only displays wavelengths and text captions on the screen that move along with the audio. The narrative forms around a series of seemingly unrelated phone call conversations, with each episode telling a different story, eventually tying into a creepy mystery. Each episode only quite short (15-20 minutes), so it's quite easy to binge like a podcast or something. I kind of struggled with it because I NEED visuals or else I have a really hard time staying focused, but it was good.
The Afterparty
There are 2 seasons of this one -- both are investigations into murders. The first at a high school reunion party, the 2nd season is set at a wedding. Might have some "The Residence" vibes for some people? But it's quite ecletic -- incorporates animation, musicals, slasher horror, action, romantic comedy, and more. And it's basically a comedy.
Five Days at Memorial
This one can be difficult to watch at times, but really worth it. It dramatizes the real-life experiences of doctors and patients who were stuck for five days without power at Memorial Medical Center in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, as well as the investigation into medical staff euthanizing critically ill patients.
Shining Girls
A thriller about a mysterious killer that involves alternate realities -- can be quite mind-bending at times. Combo of sci fi/horror/feminist drama.
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