Disney+ can be admittedly quiet when it comes to an influx of high-quality originals, but it still has some of the best shows to stream right now. The library grows consistently, with new shows coming to Disney+ every month. In March, a fan-favorite series returns with the highly anticipated premiere of The Mandalorian season 3. What’s essentially the Disney+ flagship original series returns with more adventures of Pedro Pascal’s titular antihero and the Yoda-like Grogu, but there are also some other noteworthy TV shows to look into for the uninitiated.
It can be intimidating to sift through the platform’s dense library, so we’ve combed through the catalog of content available on the streamer to provide a streamlined and updated list of the best shows on Disney+ right now.
Looking to expand your streaming options? Then the Disney Bundle is a streaming package worth looking into. It nets you Disney+, ESPN+, and the basic ad-based Hulu plan for just $14 a month. That’s a great bundled price for the content you’re getting, whether it’s the latest from Star Wars and Marvel, sports coverage, or all the originals offered on Hulu.
Looking for some more guidance on how to make the most of your streaming service subscriptions? We have also compiled guides on the best movies on Disney+, the best shows on Netflix, the best shows on Amazon Prime, and the best shows on Hulu.
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The Mandalorian
2019
The Mandalorian (2019)
new
3 Seasons
Genre
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
Cast
Pedro Pascal
Created by
Jon Favreau
The blockbuster series that helped Disney+ take the lead in the “streaming wars,” Lucasfilm’s The Mandalorian returns after a two-year hiatus (although the character made an appearance in The Book of Boba Fett). The journeys of the Mandalorian through the Star Wars galaxy continue in season 3, which promises more action, more Darksaber fights, and more Grogu!
Once a lone bounty hunter, Din Djarin has reunited with Grogu after last season’s finale. Meanwhile, the New Republic struggles to lead the galaxy away from its dark history. Future episodes promise that the Mandalorian will cross paths with old allies and make new enemies as he and Grogu continue their journey together to strange new worlds like Mandalore.
Baymax! (2022)
1 Season
Genre
Animation, Family
Cast
Scott Adsit, Ryan Potter
Big Hero 6 was a breakout success in 2014, bringing a creative spin on the superhero genre with the tried-and-true Disney animation formula. The lovable nurse robot returns in the titular Baymax! — a spinoff animated TV series comprised of short stories.
Taking place within the same continuity as the movie and the other TV spinoff series, Big Hero 6: The Series, Baymax! follows the endearing robot as he goes around San Fransokyo helping the people of the city. It’s a fun and charming new way to expand upon the vibrant world established on-screen by the movie.
The Book of Boba Fett (2021)
1 Season
Genre
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Cast
Temuera Morrison, Ming-Na Wen
Created by
Jon Favreau
Despite mostly being a background character for much of the franchise’s existence, Boba Fett has always been one of the most beloved Star Wars characters. Temuera Morrison returned in The Mandalorian season 2 to play the iconic bounty hunter, and he was finally given his own solo series in the form of The Book of Boba Fett.
And while the critical reaction to his story was fairly mixed, The Book of Boba Fett brings to light some long-awaited moments, like how he escaped the Sarlacc from Return of the Jedi. If nothing else, the series serves as a decent companion piece to The Mandalorian and will tie into the show’s third season.
Marvel’s Agent Carter (2015)
2 Seasons
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Cast
Hayley Atwell, James D’Arcy, Enver Gjokaj
Created by
Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
After making her debut in Captain America: The First Avenger, Peggy Carter went on to headline the ABC solo series Agent Carter. While short-lived, the series was well-received for its creative blend of style, drama, and action, and also for making sure to highlight the human aspect of Peggy first and foremost. Agent Carter sees her balance her professional life and the dangers that come with working for the Strategic Scientific Reserve and the likes of Howard Stark — Tony Stark’s father.
Marvel’s Luke Cage (2016)
2 Seasons
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Crime
Cast
Mike Colter, Alfre Woodard, Simone Missick
Created by
Cheo Hodari Coker
Playing within the same MCU sandbox focusing on the Defenders heroes — Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist — the TV adaptation Luke Cage stars Mike Colter in the title role Turning away from Hell’s Kitchen and into Harlem, the story follows the protagonist former convict as he looks to go back to his community to help fight the crime and political corruption that has a stranglehold over it. Bolstered by unbreakable skin and a metahuman level of physical strength, Luke Cage goes up against the likes of Mahershala Ali’s take on the mobster Cottonmouth, arms dealer Diamondback, and others.
Marvel’s Jessica Jones (2015)
3 Seasons
Genre
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Cast
Krysten Ritter, Rachael Taylor, Eka Darville
Created by
Melissa Rosenberg
Jessica Jones is another exciting, dramatic, and gritty slice of the wider MCU. Adapting some of comic book writer Brian Michael Bendis’ best work on the character in the comics, Jessica Jones follows the titular out-of-practice superhero-turned-cynical private investigator. Throughout the series, Krysten Ritter’s memorable portrayal of the character goes up against the imposing Killgrave — played by the superb David Tennant — and uncovers the mysteries of her childhood and more in a show that’s great for those looking for another grounded superhero venture.
The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008)
2 Seasons
Genre
Action & Adventure, Animation
Cast
Josh Keaton
Created by
Stan Lee, Steve Ditko
Often cited by fans as one of the best Marvel shows cut down in its prime, The Spectacular Spider-Man was a widely acclaimed — if short-lived — series that’s been mentioned in the same breath as the revered Batman: The Animated Series. Longtime fans of the character cited it as one of the greatest and truest-to-character adaptations of the iconic hero. The voice cast was a particular highlight, along with its faithful interpretations of Spider-Man’s supporting cast of allies and enemies. Likewise, and much like Batman: The Animated Series, it was also praised for tackling impressively nuanced subject matter.
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013)
7 Seasons
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Cast
Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Chloe Bennet
Created by
Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen
Before the TV side of Marvel was folded into the Marvel Studios, the studio put out a successful, long-running spy drama centered around Nick Fury’s S.H.I.E.L.D. The aptly named Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. sees actor Clark Gregg reprise his role as Agent Phil Coulson as he and his supporting cast tackle a series of strange cases — with the enemies to match. This series introduced a variety of characters into the overall Marvel Cinematic Universe for the first time, with Chloe Bennet’s Quake one of the highlights. It’s an exciting series of original adventures and crossovers with the MCU’s feature films.
Willow (2022)
1 Season
Genre
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
Cast
Warwick Davis, Ellie Bamber, Ruby Cruz
Created by
Jonathan Kasdan
Although Lucasfilm is predominantly known for its Star Wars mega-franchise, the recent Willow Disney+ series proved to be a vibrant high-fantasy adventure. A show fit for all ages, this series serves as a sequel to the somewhat under-the-radar 1988 film of the same name, taking place 17 years after its antagonist — Queen Bavmorda — was defeated. In this new tale, an unlikely group of six characters comes together to defeat a new threat to the realm.
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi (2022)
1 Season
Genre
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Created by
Dave Filoni
Though Andor has closed the curtains on its gripping and reinvigorating debut season, there’s still some content in the Star Wars universe worth going back to get invested in. Like recent animated projects including the final season of The Clone Wars, The Bad Batch, and the anime-focused shorts anthology Visions, Tales of the Jedi is another impressive set of isolated Star Wars stories. Comprising six-episode shorts, this animated series takes fans back to the Prequel era while chronicling the parallel lives of then-Jedi Count Dooku and the young Ahsoka Tano. All six shorts of Tales of the Jedi are available to stream now.
Star Wars Rebels (2014)
4 Seasons
Genre
Action & Adventure, Animation
Cast
Freddie Prinze Jr., Taylor Gray, Vanessa Marshall
Created by
Simon Kinberg, Dave Filoni, Carrie Beck
Even though it didn’t quite measure up to the highs of The Clone Wars, Rebels still garnered a much-deserved, positive critical reception for continuing the franchise’s success in the realm of animation. Star Wars Rebels is the natural sequel to The Clone Wars, this time largely following a new main cast of characters. It begins 14 years into the devastating aftermath of Emperor Palpatine’s Order 66, with Jedi now endangered and actively hunted down. And while the protagonists are mostly original, it rewards longtime fans with satisfying conclusions to story arcs started in the preceding series, with thrilling appearances by characters from the original trilogy. All four seasons of Star Wars Rebels are available to stream now.
Star Wars: Andor (2022)
1 Season
Genre
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, War & Politics
Cast
Diego Luna, Stellan Skarsgård, Kyle Soller
Created by
Tony Gilroy
It’s a bit of a misnomer to call this Rogue One prequel series Andor. It is the story of the doomed Rebel operative, Cassian Andor (Diego Luna). However, the narrative has greatly expanded to include Rebel masterminds Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgård) and Mon Mothma (Genevieve O’Reilly), as well as a dedicated Imperial agent, Dedra Meero (Denise Gough). The show’s relatively slow pace has put off some Star Wars fans, but it has incredible writing with excellent performances by Skarsgård and guest star Andy Serkis that have already made this season an unforgettable experience.
The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (2021)
2 Seasons
Genre
Family, Comedy
Cast
Lauren Graham, Emilio Estevez, Brady Noon
Created by
Steven Brill, Josh Goldsmith, Cathy Yuspa
In the Mighty Ducks movies, the titular team was a group of underdogs who rose above adversity to find a way to win. But in the Disney+ sequel series, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, the team’s success has transformed it into something unrecognizable. It’s now an elite junior hockey team that is the complete opposite of what the original Ducks stood for. When Coach T (Dylan Playfair) heartlessly cuts Evan Morrow (Brady Noon) from the Ducks, Evan’s mother, Alex Morrow (Lauren Graham), takes it upon herself to start a new hockey team called the Don’t Bothers just so her son and his fellow outcasts have a group of their own. This soon attracts the attention of Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez), the original coach of the Ducks. And as much as Gordon has soured on hockey, the kids’ passion for the game helps him rediscover his own.
The Mysterious Benedict Society (2021)
2 Seasons
Genre
Family, Action & Adventure
Cast
Tony Hale, Kristen Schaal, Mystic Inscho
Created by
Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer
Now streaming its second season on Disney+, The Mysterious Benedict Society follows four kids: Reynard “Reynie” Muldoon (Mystic Inscho), George “Sticky” Washington (Seth Carr), Kate Wetherall (Emmy DeOliveira), and Constance Contraire (Marta Kessler). They’ve been recruited by the enigmatic Nicholas Benedict (Tony Hale) to infiltrate the Learning Institute for Veritas and Enlightenment and foil the evil plans of Dr. L.D. Curtain. However, Benedict has neglected to tell the kids that the malevolent Dr. Curtain is actually his twin brother, Nathaniel Benedict (Hale).
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022)
1 Season
Genre
Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Cast
Tatiana Maslany, Jameela Jamil, Josh Segarra
Created by
Jessica Gao
Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) may be one of the most normal people in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She just happens to be the She-Hulk as well. In She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, Jennifer’s life is transformed after she is infected with the blood of her famous cousin, Bruce Banner/Hulk (Mark Ruffalo). Despite Bruce’s best efforts to turn her into a superhero, Jen resumes her career as a lawyer only to find herself at the forefront of a law firm’s superhuman law division. Unfortunately for Jen, her life only gets stranger from there.
Bluey (2018)
3 Seasons
Genre
Animation, Kids
Cast
Dave McCormack, Melanie Zanetti
Created by
Joe Brumm
If you have very young children, you’re probably well-aware of Bluey. This animated program is a blockbuster hit among the preschool crowd, and it has a delightfully simple premise. It follows a puppy named Bluey and her younger sister, Bingo, as they use the power of their imaginations to play with each other and the world around them. Bluey and Bingo’s parents, Bandit (David McCormack) and Chilli (Melanie Zanetti), also use the fun and games to gently teach their two girls some important life lessons. Those lessons are one of the reasons why Bluey appeals to parents as well.
The Simpsons (1989)
33 Seasons
Genre
Family, Animation, Comedy
Cast
Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright
Created by
Matt Groening
Disney+ hasn’t officially announced it yet, but The Simpsons season 33 is going to arrive on the platform later this month shortly before or after the season 34 premiere on Fox on Sunday, September 24. In its heyday, The Simpsons was the sharpest animated satire on television, and it easily ranked among the best comedies on TV. Although the show’s best days may be behind it, the Simpson family of Homer, Marge, Maggie, Bart, and Lisa have become an American institution. We can’t imagine a world without the Simpsons in it, and we probably won’t have to for a very long time.
Prop Culture (2020)
1 Season
Genre
Documentary
Cast
Dan Lanigan
Disney+ isn’t just about pop culture, it’s also about Prop Culture. Collector, Disney fan, and host Dan Lanigan created this eight-part documentary series in which he attempts to track down some missing props from Disney classics like Mary Poppins, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Tron, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, and more. Some of these items have found their way into private collections, which we get to see on the show. Lanigan also has the honor of speaking with many of the behind-the-scenes creators who brought these films to life.
The Orville (2017)
3 Seasons
Genre
Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Cast
Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson
Created by
Seth MacFarlane
Do you know what the advantage is to watching The Orville on Disney+ instead of Hulu? There are no ads on Disney+…at least until this fall. This series openly parodies Star Trek and isn’t exactly Disney-friendly at first glance. But it’s also an earnest show in its own way, as lifelong Trekker Seth MacFarlane gets to live out his dream by playing Captain Edward “Ed” Mercer, the new commanding officer of the Orville. Alongside his ex-wife and new first officer, Kelly Grayson (Adrianne Palicki), and their faithful crew, Mercer explores new worlds and saves the galaxy in ways that would make all Star Trek generations proud.
Ms. Marvel (2022)
1 Season
Genre
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Comedy
Cast
Iman Vellani, Aramis Knight, Saagar Shaikh
Created by
Bisha K. Ali
The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s newest heroine is headlining her own show before jumping to the big screen next year in The Marvels. Newcomer Iman Vellani stars in Ms. Marvel as Kamala Khan, a refreshingly normal teenager who just happens to be one of the biggest superhero fans, especially for her idol, Captain Marvel. When Kamala gains superhuman powers of her own, it’s like a dream come true. She has to learn the hard way that being a hero isn’t that simple, and her life is about to change forever.
Glee (2009)
6 Seasons
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Cast
Matthew Morrison, Jane Lynch, Lea Michele
Created by
Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk
Glee’s arrival on Disney+ is emblematic of the platform’s shift towards more mature programming that would traditionally be on Hulu alone. This wildly popular musical dramedy stars Matthew Morrison as high school teacher Will Schuester, and the new coordinator for the glee club at William McKinley High School. Will is lucky to have some extremely talented singers on his club, including Rachel (Lea Michele), Finn (Cory Monteith), Artie (Kevin McHale), Kurt (Chris Colfer), and Mercedes (Amber Riley). But if the glee club is ever gonna get to the regionals, they will have to deal with the machinations of cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch), as well as the everyday trials of being a teenager.
The Owl House (2020)
2 Seasons
Genre
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Action & Adventure
Cast
Sarah-Nicole Robles, Wendie Malick, Alex Hirsch
Created by
Dana Terrace
The Owl House’s second season has arrived on Disney+, and it’s a marked departure from almost everything that Disney has done before. Sarah-Nicole Robles stars as Luz Noceda, a young girl who stumbles upon a witch named Eda Clawthorne (Wendie Malick), and her demon companion, King (Alex Hirsch). Upon learning that magic is real, Luz is determined to become a witch herself under the tutelage of Eda. Luz also has the honor of being the first LGBT lead in Disney history, as she is in a romantic relationship with a girl named Amity Blight (Mae Whitman). But it’s not all love and magic on this show, as Luz and her new friends face an evil that could threaten the human world as well.
Marvel Studios: Assembled (2021)
1 Season
Genre
Documentary
New episodes of Marvel Studios: Assembled are admittedly few and far between. But this is the series that offers an intimate look behind-the-scenes of Marvel’s films and its original series that were created for Disney+. Since the shows aren’t on Blu-ray, this is really the only way to experience the special features for Loki, WandaVision, Hawkeye, and the upcoming Moon Knight special.
Parallels (2022)
1 Season
Genre
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Cast
Timoté Rigault, Thomas Chomel, Omar Mebrouk
Created by
Quoc Dang Tran
One of Disney+’s international selections is the French sci-fi series, Parallels. Sam Deslandes (Thomas Chomel) and his brother, Victor (Maxime Bergeron), as well as Bilal Belkebirs (Timoté Rigault) and Romane Berthauds (Victoria Eber), are inadvertently caught in an experiment that sends Victor and Romane into an entirely different world and ages Bilal (Omar Mebrouk) into a 30 year old man. Victor (Jules Houplain) and Romane (Jade Pedri) spend four years in their new world, as only Sam seems physically unaffected. Despite the vast distance between them, the four friends must find a way to reconnect in order to change their fate and restore their lives.
Marvel’s Daredevil (2015)
3 Seasons
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure
Cast
Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson
Created by
Drew Goddard, Steven S. DeKnight
There’s no such thing as “Disney+ After Dark,” but Daredevil and its fellow Netflix refugees are about as close to R-rated content that you can find in the MCU. That’s why there are new parental controls on Disney+. But if you and your kids are old enough to enjoy it, then you’re in for one of the most amazing superhero adaptations to date. Charlie Cox stars as Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer whose enhanced senses allow him to become the costumed vigilante known as Daredevil. Vincent D’Onofrio also stars in the show as Wilson Fisk, a fearsome crime lord who won’t let anyone stand in the way of his criminal empire. That puts Matt and Wilson into conflict over the course of the entire series.
black-ish (2014)
8 Seasons
Genre
Comedy
Cast
Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Marcus Scribner
Created by
Kenya Barris
Black-ish is one of the few modern comedies that isn’t afraid to tackle the topic of race in a way that doesn’t belittle the subject matter or dumb it down for a general audience. In fact, there are moments when this show can be quite dramatic. But it’s still a family comedy at heart, with grounded and very funny performances by Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross as Andre “Dre” Johnson and his wife, Rainbow Johnson, respectively. Together, the Johnsons raise their children Zoey Johnson (Yara Shahidi), Andre Johnson, Jr. (Marcus Scribner), Jack Johnson (Miles Brown), and Diane Johnson (Marsai Martin) against the backdrop of an increasingly complex world.
Amphibia (2019)
3 Seasons
Genre
Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Cast
Brenda Song, Justin Felbinger, Bill Farmer
Created by
Matt Braly
If you think that Disney never tries out anything new, then maybe you should check out Amphibia. This animated series is really catching on, thanks to its unique blend of sci-fi, adventure, and heart. The show follows a 13-year-old girl, Anne Boonchuy (Brenda Song), and her friends, Sasha Waybright (Anna Akana) and Marcy Wu (Haley Tju), as they are thrust into an alternate reality called Amphibia where anthropomorphic frogs rule. While Anne is taken in by a kind family of frogs, Sasha takes a more ambiguous turn, and Marcy … poor Marcy, suffers a fate that may be worse than death. This is an unfolding epic for the younger viewers, but older fans may find a lot to enjoy as well.
The World According to Jeff Goldblum (2019)
2 Seasons
Genre
Documentary
Cast
Jeff Goldblum
The World According to Jeff Goldblum was one of the first original series on Disney+, and now it’s back for a second season, courtesy of National Geographic. Goldblum hosts the documentary series, but it’s not a traditional format. Rather than presenting himself as an expert, Goldblum intentionally explores topics that he knows little about, like the creation of sneakers, ice cream, video games, and more. And as Goldblum learns more about the subjects, so too do the viewers. Of course, Goldblum’s natural sense of humor and wonder shines through, which makes it a very enjoyable show to watch.
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (2015)
24m
Genre
Adventure, Action, Superhero, Romance
Stars
Cristina Valenzuela, Bryce Papenbrook, Keith Silverstein, Mela Lee, Max Mittelman
Directed by
Thomas Astruc
There’s more to the superhero genre than just Marvel can provide. Case in point, the French animated series, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. In this series, Marinette Dupain-Cheng and Adrien Agreste are teenage crime-fighting partners when they assume their alter egos, Ladybug and Cat Noir. They’re also in love with each other, but not in the way that makes for an easy relationship. Since neither Marinette nor Adrien knows each other’s secret identity, it makes things complicated when Adrien has romantic feelings for Ladybug and yet has none of those feelings for Marinette. In turn, Marinette loves Adrien, but she’s not into Cat Noir. Somehow, they will have to navigate their feelings while defending Paris against evil.
The Beatles: Get Back (2021)
1 Season
Genre
Documentary
Cast
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison
Created by
Peter Jackson
Is The Beatles: Get Back a miniseries or a single documentary that got out of control in the editing room? Since there are three episodes, we’re calling it a miniseries. The Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson was given access to over sixty hours of previously unseen footage of the Fab Four: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, and George Harrison. Jackson’s special effects team has also restored the footage to a remarkably fresh and vibrant state while showing the Beatles creating and recording music together. Get Back doesn’t shy away from showing tensions as well, including one bandmate’s abrupt departure. But it may be the best window into the Beatles near the end of their run that anyone outside of the band will ever see.
Gargoyles (1994)
3 Seasons
Genre
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Cast
Keith David, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Jeff Bennett
Created by
Frank Paur, Greg Weisman
In 1994, Disney didn’t have many action oriented brands like Marvel or Star Wars. What it did have was Gargoyles, an amazing animated series that seemed to take its style from Batman: The Animated Series. However, Gargoyles surpassed its influences with a dense and compelling mythology about gargoyles from 994 A.D. who awakened in the present after being trapped in stone for 1,000 years. Goliath (Keith David) leads the surviving gargoyles, and he forms a special bond with police detective Eliza Maza (Salli Richardson). Their slow burn romance was set against the backdrop of fantasy and sci-fi stories that remain among the best that Disney has ever made.
Star Wars: Visions (2021)
1 Season
Genre
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Lucasfilm delivered a new spin on Star Wars with this anime anthology series that includes nine short films produced by Japanese animation studios and inspired by the beloved sci-fi saga set in a galaxy far, far away. Set throughout the Star Wars timeline — and in some cases, outside of it — the films filter the franchise through a fresh lens that also offers some fascinating new stories voiced by an all-star cast of actors. Among the highlights in Star Wars: Visions are the Akira Kurosawa-inspired tale The Duel, and the surprising, post-Rise of Skywalker story told in The Ninth Jedi, among other great episodes.
Behind the Attraction (2021)
1 Season
Genre
Documentary
Cast
Paget Brewster
Created by
Brian Volk-Weiss
Brian Volk-Weiss, the filmmaker responsible for the popular, nostalgia-inducing documentary series The Toys That Made Us and The Movies That Made Us, turns his attention to the Disney theme parks with this surprisingly deep dive into the history, evolution, and future of some of the most famous Disney attractions around the world. From The Haunted Mansion and Jungle Cruise to the Disney hotels, castles, and even the parks’ groundbreaking transportation systems, the series covers a lot of ground — literally — as it explores how Disney’s park experience has changed over time. Dwayne Johnson, who co-produced the series with Volk-Weiss, even makes an appearance, with Paget Brewster narrating the episodes. And yes, in case you’re wondering, there’s an entire episode dedicated to It’s A Small World.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
7 Seasons
Genre
Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Cast
James Arnold Taylor, Corey Burton, Dee Bradley Baker
Created by
George Lucas
The Clone Wars feature film, which also serves as the series pilot, is not good. The animated series that followed that film is very, very good. Although The Clone Wars started as a typical action-adventure cartoon, it quickly morphed into something much more complex: A thorough and nuanced examination of the horrors of war in the Star Wars universe. Across seven seasons, The Clone Wars both deepened and expanded the Star Wars franchise in all kinds of unexpected ways. Even better? The end isn’t really the end — the story continues in The Clone Wars‘ also-great follow-up, Star Wars Rebels.
Diary of a Future President (2020)
2 Seasons
Genre
Comedy, Kids
Cast
Tess Romero, Charlie Bushnell, Selenis Leyva
Created by
Ilana Peña
Diary of a Future President follows Elena (Tess Romero), a 12-year-old Cuban American girl, a middle schooler with dreams of becoming a future POTUS. The show features voice-over work and flash-forward appearances from Gina Rodriguez, playing the adult Elena, as she reads from Elena’s middle school diary and leads a political campaign. Rodriguez produces through her own I Can & I Will production company, alongside CBS Television Studios, with episodes premiering on Disney+. The show does a good job of balancing coming-of-age tribulations with witty humor. It’s sharp and heartfelt writing, for sure, which helped to net Diary a second season through Disney+.
Rogue Trip (2020)
1 Season
Genre
Documentary
Cast
Bob Woodruff, Mack Woodruff
After being injured in a roadside bombing while working as a correspondent in Iraq, ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff developed a new lease on life and opted to face fear head-on instead of shying away from it. Part of his journey includes this National Geographic series where he, along with his son, Mack, visits six regions that are known for conflict. As the pair go to Colombia, Papua New Guinea, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Lebanon, and Ukraine, viewers will not only learn about the regions and their cultures and history, but also get to experience father and son’s touching bond.
Raven’s Home (2017)
5 Seasons
Genre
Family, Comedy
Cast
Raven-Symoné, Anneliese van der Pol, Issac Ryan Brown
Created by
Scott Thomas, Jed Elinoff
Raven’s Home is a current Disney Channel show and sequel series to That’s So Raven (2003-2007). Taking place a decade after the latter, Raven’s Home finds the titular Raven (Raven-Symoné) as a divorced single mother of two rooming with best friend Chelsea (Anneliese van der Pol) and her own kids in Chicago. Fans of That’s So Raven will be pleased to know that, yes, Raven is still psychic. And now her son is, too. Raven’s Home brings all the familiar hijinks and psychic vision plotting of the original Raven, while effectively tackling the modern-day struggles of both parents and their preteens.
The Bad Batch (2021)
1 Season
Genre
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Cast
Dee Bradley Baker, Michelle Ang
Created by
Dave Filoni
The Star Wars saga continues in this series set after the overlapping events of Episode III — Revenge of the Sith and the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, but before the events of the franchise-spawning Episode IV — A New Hope. The series follows the members of Clone Force 99, a unique group of clone troopers whose genetic mutations during the cloning process (which earned them the nickname “The Bad Batch”) gave them specialized abilities. First introduced in The Clone Wars, the characters were a hit among Star Wars fans, and The Bad Batch explores what happened to them after the war ended and Order 66 forced many of their fellow clones to kill the Jedi they served alongside.
Phineas and Ferb (2007)
4 Seasons
Genre
Animation, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Cast
Vincent Martella, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Ashley Tisdale
Created by
Dan Povenmire, Jeff ‘Swampy’ Marsh, Joe Orrantia
Stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb are going to have the best summer vacation they can, the only way they know how: By building ludicrous and extremely dangerous contraptions in their backyard and avoiding the wrath of their older sister, Candace. Phineas and Ferb has the same energy as Family Guy (co-creator Dan Povenmire used to work on Fox’s animated sitcom), but it’s not nearly as raunchy, leading to a show that the whole family can enjoy. It’s a great time to catch up on Phineas and Ferb, too: A spinoff movie, Candace Against the Universe, is now available for streaming on Disney+.
Boy Meets World (1993)
7 Seasons
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Cast
Rider Strong, Danielle Fishel, Maitland Ward
Created by
Michael Jacobs, April Kelly
For seven seasons, audiences watched Cory Matthews (Ben Savage), his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Topanga (Danielle Fishel), his older brother, Eric (Will Friedle), and his best friend, Shawn (Rider Strong), navigate middle school, high school, and college, usually with the help of their teacher/principal/friend Mr. Feeny (William Daniels). While Boy Meets World tackled heady issues like divorce, child abuse, and underage alcoholism, it was also a sweet and funny TGIF staple that earned legions of fans — not to mention a spinoff called Girl Meets World, which is also available on Disney+.
WandaVision (2021)
1 Season
Genre
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Drama
Cast
Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Kathryn Hahn
Created by
Jac Schaeffer
This original series is the first project in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and follows Avengers teammates Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) as they settle into a perfect suburban life together — only to discover that everything is not as it seems. Set after the events of Avengers: Endgame, the nine-episode WandaVision filters the pair’s life together through classic sitcom tropes, and poses plenty of questions about exactly how the duo ended up where they are while giving its stars ample opportunity to explore the funny side of superheroes in suburbia.
Spider-Man (1994)
5 Seasons
Genre
Animation, Action & Adventure
Cast
Christopher Daniel Barnes, Roscoe Lee Browne, Jennifer Hale
Created by
Stan Lee, Steve Ditko
Widely regarded as the best Spider-Man animated series ever made, Spider-Man (also known as Spider-Man: The Animated Series) premiered in 1994 during the height of the ’90s comics boom and managed to be one of the few superhero series of the era to be both critically and commercially successful, running for five highly acclaimed seasons. Over the course of the show’s 65 episodes, the series explored Peter Parker’s life both in and out of costume and took the unusual (at the time) approach of having lengthy, season-long story arcs unfold in addition to more traditional episodic adventures.
What If…? (2021)
1 Season
Genre
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Cast
Jeffrey Wright
What if Peggy Carter got the super-soldier serum instead of Steve Rogers? What if T’Challa didn’t want to be Black Panther and became Star-Lord instead? What if various other key moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe happened differently? That’s the premise of Marvel’s animated anthology series What If?, which explores the alternate histories that spin out of small changes in the MCU timeline that end up changing the franchise’s status quo in some big ways. Not only does the series offer some intriguing questions to ponder about the evolution of the MCU, but it also features many of the same actors from live-action Marvel films voicing the animated versions of their characters.
Kim Possible (2002)
4 Seasons
Genre
Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Kids
Cast
Christy Carlson Romano, Will Friedle, Nancy Cartwright
Created by
Mark McCorkle, Bob Schooley
Middleton, USA. Happy homes, good schools, plenty of evil. Fortunately, an extraordinary, crime-fighting teen named Kim Possible (Christy Carlson Romano) lives just around the corner. Kim Possible episodes each follow a day in the life of the titular character. A day could be tough because of school or tough because of superhuman battles with the notorious Dr. Drakken. Luckily, Kim’s got best friend Ron (Will Friedle) and bedroom computer genius Wade (Tahj Mowry) to back her up. Together, they are Team Possible. Call her, beep her if you want to reach her. Kim Possible ran from 2002 to 2007 on the Disney Channel, becoming one of the network’s most popular animated series.
Loki (2021)
1 Season
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Cast
Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino
Created by
Michael Waldron
Marvel’s Asgardian trickster finally gets his own solo adventure in this Disney+ original series that brings back MCU veteran Tom Hiddleston as the titular god of mischief. After the events of Avengers: Endgame cut Loki loose in the MCU timeline, this series explores what happens when the trickster finds himself forced to work with an interdimensional agency to prevent just the sort of chaos he’s accustomed to creating. Owen Wilson joins Hiddleston in the show’s cast, and new episodes of the series premiere weekly on Disney+.
DuckTales (2017)
3 Seasons
Genre
Family, Comedy, Animation
Cast
David Tennant, Danny Pudi, Ben Schwartz
Created by
Matt Youngberg, Francisco Angones
Reboots of beloved classic animated series don’t always work, but Disney managed to recapture lightning in a bottle with DuckTales, its re-imagined spin on the 1987 series with the insanely catchy theme song. Not only does the series give Huey, Dewey, and Louie’s adventures with Scrooge McDuck a modern makeover that’s as entertaining for adults as it is for kids, but it also introduces a few new characters to the mix — including young adventurer Webby Vanderquack — and features an impressive voice cast. That cast includes former Doctor Who star David Tennant as Scrooge, as well as Danny Pudi, Ben Schwartz, and Bobby Moynihan, and Kate Micucci. A multiple award winner and critical darling, DuckTales proves that some stories never get old.
Gravity Falls (2012)
2 Seasons
Genre
Animation, Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
Cast
Kristen Schaal, Linda Cardellini, Jason Ritter
Created by
Alex Hirsch
When Dipper and Mabel Pines decide to spend the summer with their great uncle Stan, a huckster who runs Gravity Falls’ No. 1 tourist trap, the Mystery Shack, they don’t know what they’re in for. Gravity Falls is kind of like a kid-friendly mashup of the X-Files and Twin Peaks. It’s also equal parts thrilling and hilarious, and one of the best cartoons of the past 20 years. You’ll come for Gravity Falls‘ long-running mystery and bizarre creatures, but it’s the delightful characters that’ll keep you around. Gravity Falls is weird, but it sure has a lot of heart.
The Proud Family (2001)
3 Seasons
Genre
Animation
Cast
Kyla Pratt, Tommy Davidson, Tara Strong
Created by
Bruce W. Smith
The Proud Family was groundbreaking TV for the Disney Channel. Disney’s first animated show centered entirely on an African-American family, The Proud Family is a delightful, sometimes zany coming of age show following the precocious Penny as she navigates the early years of adolescence. Balancing family, friends, school, and everything else teens do is always easier said than done but it certainly doesn’t help that Penny’s multi-generational household seems to have a knack for getting into larger-than-life hijinks.
Running Wild with Bear Grylls (2014)
6 Seasons
Genre
Action & Adventure, Reality
Cast
Bear Grylls
Created by
Delbert Shoopman
With Running Wild, popular outdoor survival expert Bear Grylls put a new spin on his reality series by inviting a celebrity (or two) on a new set of adventures in harsh environments around the world. After airing on NBC for its first four seasons, the popular show moved to National Geographic for its fifth and sixth seasons, which featured Grylls teaching Brie Larson, Dave Bautista, Channing Tatum, Danica Patrick, and other celebrities how to survive in various regions. Destinations in the fifth and sixth seasons — which are both available on Disney+ now — included Iceland, Panama, Sierra Nevada, and Moab, Utah, among other breathtaking — but dangerous — locales.
X-Men (1992)
5 Seasons
Genre
Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation, Action & Adventure
Cast
Cathal J. Dodd, Cedric Smith, Norm Spencer
Created by
Sidney Iwanter, Mark Edward Edens, Margaret Loesch, Eric Lewald
Wolverine and the X-Men (also available on Disney+) might be the superior cartoon, but there’s still nothing quite like X-Men: The Animated Series. The phenomenally catchy theme song. The ludicrous Jim Lee-designed costumes. The weird, funny moments that have sparked a thousand memes. This Saturday morning cartoon was many fans’ first introduction to Marvel’s merry mutants, and it remains one of the most popular takes on the characters. Nostalgia: It’s powerful stuff.
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