3 reasons to watch 'Drops of God'

The new Apple TV+ series is a great little potboiler.

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Leander Kahney
May 08, 2023

We’re debuting a new feature, 3 Reasons to Watch, where we highlight a show or movie on Apple TV+ that we think more people should be enjoying.

First up is Drops of God, a potboiler set in the world of wine that’s based on the manga by Yuko and Shin Kibayashi. Here’s why you should tune in.

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