Apple announced on Monday that it's offering free streaming of its original series and films on Apple TV Plus on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 4 and 5, with no required subscription. In a post shared on X, the Apple TV Plus account said: "This weekend, see for yourself."

The two-day offer this Saturday and Sunday is intended to give viewers a taste of what’s behind the Apple paywall and get them hooked, ready to fork over $9.99 a month in the U.S.

The timing couldn’t be better in the case of Severance and this deal. That’s because Season 2 of this absolutely bonkers workplace thriller is set to premiere on the 2025 TV schedule on January 17, and this weekend allows you to catch up with Season 1 and see if you want to continue on this wild ride.

Customers who want to watch must sign in with their Apple ID. Free streaming will be available from Friday to Sunday.

In an unexpected move to kick off the New Year, Apple TV+ is opening its doors for free streaming this weekend. The surprise announcement has sparked buzz among fans eager to explore its acclaimed catalog.

Catch up with 'Severance,' 'Bad Sisters,' 'The Morning Show' and more for free on Apple TV Plus January 3 though 5.

Apple is allowing anyone to watch its streaming service, Apple TV+, for free this weekend to celebrate the new year. The promotion starts Friday and ends Sunday. An Apple ID is the only prerequisite needed to access the service.

Apple TV+ is a strange ol’ streaming service, spending wads of Apple’s infinite money on incredibly expensive prestige television and movies, and then hiding it all as best it could. In recent months,