Ponies

Ponies achieves a stunning 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of Apple TV+'s most acclaimed originals. This darkly comic drama centers on a woman reluctantly inheriting a racehorse business, blending humor with deep compassion. With production costs of just $4.2 million per episode, it's 35% cheaper than the average prestige series, yet delivers superior critical reception to Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Its breakout success earned 3 Golden Globe nominations, defying expectations for a niche premise and cementing Apple TV+'s prestige reputation.