It’s not been the strongest year for original movies on Apple TV Plus. The underrated streaming service has offered a couple of worthwhile flicks (“Killers of the Flower Moon”, “Fancy Dance”) but also several duds (and a huge misfire in “Argylle”). Fortunately, Apple is looking to end the year strong with its big awards contender, “Blitz."

Director Steve McQueen’s war drama about a defiant boy’s journey home was released in theaters on Nov. 1. Now, you can watch “Blitz” from home for free with a trial on Apple TV.

Blitz ( now streaming on Apple TV+) grabs hold of you in the opening seconds and never lets go. This is no surprise – it’s a Steve McQueen film, after all. The real surprise may be how McQueen, who challenged us so mightily with Shame,