TV shows on Apple TV are finally catching up with the movies as Apple is reportedly rolling out free 4K upgrades for purchases. At least 49 shows have been upgraded to 4K SDR in the Apple TV app.
The news comes from Apple TV enthusiast Sigmund Judge on X, who first spotted the update. The current list includes 49 TV shows, including popular shows like "Mad Men," "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and "RuPaul's Drag Race UK."
The upgraded shows have been upgraded in the US, UK and maybe other regions, you'll need to check your library.
Apple has been offering 4K upgrades for movies purchased in Apple TV since at least 2017 when the first Apple TV 4K streaming box launched. The upgrades pushed movies to 4K and HDR for free. Later the company added Dolby Atmos, HDR10+ and 3D 4K.
Here's the current list:
- Aerial Australia
- Aftertaste S1
- American Magik S1
- Auto Exotica S2
- The Basement Talks S1
- Black, Brilliant, and Bold S1
- Blossoms Shanghai S1
- Bong Zombies S1
- Building Nations S1
- Car & Country Quest S1
- Changing of the Gods S1
- Chasing the Tide S1
- Claire-ity S1
- Clash of Dynasties: St. Edward vs Walsh Jesuit
- The Coroner's Assistant S1
- Drink: A Look Inside the Glass S1
- The Envoy, Pilot
- The Eternal White S1
- Extreme Airport Africa S2
- Founder S1
- Gatherings S1
- Gentle and Lowly Video Study S1
- Guerrera S1
- Gus Plus Us S1
- Heated Rivalry S1
- Honor Guard S1
- Hunting to Save the Rhinos S1
- The Hunting Wives S1
- Ice Airport Alaska S5
- Killer Whales S2
- Legacy Makers S1
- Mad Men S1-7
- Missionary: Obeying the Great Commission S1
- My Name is Anxiety S1
- Office Joe S1
- Perfect Sweat S1
- Q: Into the Storm
- The Religion Business and the Nonprofit Goliath S1
- Rich Africans S1
- RuPaul's Drag Race UK S5
- The RVers S3, 4
- Selling Superman S1
- Sexpectations S1
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S1
- That’s Wine S1
- Third Shift
- Tractor Ted S3
- The Twilight Zone (Reboot) S1
- The Wingfeather Saga S2
As a reminder, these are for purchased shows in the Apple TV app/iTunes Store.
Have you noticed any other shows upgraded to 4K in your Apple Account? Let us know in the comments.
