Looking at MacStories’ review roundup, it seems that the critical reception of Apple TV+ is lukewarm. I’m looking forward to Dickinson and For All Mankind, but the early responses have tempered my excitement.
It’s clearer now more than ever that any belief that Apple’s entrance into the streaming wars would be a cakewalk is misguided. In contrast to Apple’s laser-focused approach to original content, Netflix’s willingness to take a chance on projects has resulted in gems like Bojack Horseman, Stranger Things, and Mindhunter, though they certainly have had their share of duds. As all of the existing streaming services have shown, Apple will need to focus on growing their content library through original programming or acquiring additional assets if they want to make Apple TV+ a success in the eyes of their shareholders.
Michael Miller 