Disney+ has fewer original series than many of its streaming compatriots, a lack it more than makes up for with its extensive library of exclusive films and animated classics, as well as its access to Hulu and FX titles. The bulk of its originals belong to its larger Star Wars and Marvel franchise universes, but there are a decent amount of solid children’s programs thrown in as well.
Here are some recommendations (in alphabetical order) for the Disney+ shows that deserve your time.
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The Acolyte
Stars: Amandla Stenberg, Charlie Barnett, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Jodie Turner-Smith, Carrie-Anne Moss, Dafne Keen, Rebecca Henderson
Number of seasons: One
The Acolyte introduces a roster of impressive new characters to the Star Wars universe. The show extends the franchise but also stands on its own two feet as a murder mystery, with Jedi master Sol (Lee) investigating crimes that lead him back to his former Padawan, Osha (Stenberg).
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Agatha All Along
Stars: Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, Aubrey Plaza, Patti LuPone, Ali Ahn, Sasheer Zamata, Debra JoRupp
Number of seasons: One
This fun WandaVision spin-off digs into Agatha Harkness’ dark history as she walks down the Witches Road with a new coven. The show also boasts Joe Locke’s portrayal of a major MCU character, Kathryn Hahn and Aubrey Plaza’s sizzling chemistry, and some delightful original music. (Though, for some unfathomable reason, they don’t let Broadway legend Patti LuPone really sing.)
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American Born Chinese
Stars: Ben Wang, Yeo Yann Yann, Chin Han, Ke Huy Quan, Jimmy Liu, Sydney Taylor, Daniel Wu, Michelle Yeoh
Number of seasons: One
Adapted from Gene Luen Yang’s graphic novel, this teen fantasy sitcom mixes familiar coming of age tropes with excellently choreographed fight sequences and more than a little magic. The series is also a deft exploration of the Asian-American immigrant experience, and what it’s like growing up as someone relentlessly othered in a predominantly white environment.
Andor helped revitalize our faith in Star Wars TV shows. Created by Tony Gilroy, the sci-fi action drama is set before the events of Rogue One and depicts how thief-turned-spy Cassian Andor (Luna) eventually came to join the Rebellion against the Galactic Empire. The series wrapped up with its second season in May 2025 before becoming The A.V. Club’s best show of the year.
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The Beatles: Get Back
Stars: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono, Linda McCartney
Number of seasons: One
Peter Jackson directs this three-part documentary series about the creation of The Beatles’ 12th and final studio album, Let It Be. It is crafted from some 60 hours of footage shot by Michael Lindsay-Hogg for the 1970 documentary of the record, all of which has been carefully restored. And the project has a real “The Room Where It Happened” vibe, offering casual fans and diehard Beatles enthusiasts a deep dive into both the Fab Four’s creative process and complex friendship.
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Bluey
Stars: Claudia O’Doherty, Lin Manuel-Miranda, Rose Byrne, Megan Washington, Ian McFadyen, Anthony Field, Robert Irwin
Number of seasons: Three
Australian kids’ program Bluey has kind of taken over the world. The Emmy-winning series features an anthropomorphic six-year-old puppy who lives with her family as they embark on imaginative adventures together. With overarching coming-of-age themes, Bluey is also an excellent depiction of Australian culture that has managed to find a thriving global audience.
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Daredevil
Stars: Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Toby Leonard Moore, Ayelet Zurer, Rosario Dawson, Élodie Yung, Jay Ali, Jon Bernthal
Number of seasons: Three
Disney+ acquired the rights to Netflix’s slate of Defenders-focused Marvel TV shows in 2022. The acquisition included the original Daredevil, arguably the best of the bunch. The street-level action-drama centers on Matt Murdock, a lawyer by day and a vigilante by night in New York City, who attempts to bring down Kingpin Wilson Fisk’s (D’Onofrio) growing criminal empire.
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Daredevil: Born Again
Stars: Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, Margarita Levieva, Wilson Bethel, Ayelet Zurer, Genneya Walton, Zabryna Guevara, Jon Bernthal
Number of seasons: Two
Daredevil lives in this revival series that, after a bumpy start, becomes a worthy successor to the Netflix original. The story picks up after the events of Endgame in the MCU. Matt (Cox) is no longer a vigilante, and an allegedly reformed Fisk (D’Onofrio) is running for New York City mayor, but neither man can resist the call of their true selves for very long. A third season will arrive in 2027.
Gatwa’s run as the Fifteenth Doctor is sadly already over. Still, the Sex Education vet made quite an impact with his too-brief turn as the time-traveling alien who uses the TARDIS to go on adventures. His vibrant energy, emotional vulnerability, and array of outstanding costumes helped his incarnation of the famous Time Lord stand out, and it’s a shame we only got to spend two seasons with his version of the character
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Loki
Stars: Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino, Wunmi Mosaku, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Eugene Cordero, Tara Strong, Jonathan Majors
Number of seasons: Two
If any Avengers character deserved a spin-off, it’s Loki. Set after Endgame, an alternate Loki (Hiddleston), who accidentally creates a new timeline after stealing the Tesseract, is brought to the bureaucratic Time Variance Authority. He is given a chance to stop a bigger threat. The episodes also introduce various Lokis, from Sophia Di Martino’s Sylvie to a kid Loki to an alligator one. Brace yourself for a lot of time jumping, jet-ski talk, and an unexpected romance.
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The Mandalorian
Stars: Pedro Pascal, Carl Weathers, Nick Nolte, Taika Waititi, Timothy Olyphant, Giancarlo Esposito, Amy Sedaris
Number of seasons: Three
Jon Favreau’s space Western The Mandalorian was Disney+’s first live-action Star Wars venture. (We can all thank the show for gifting us with Baby Yoda, a.k.a. Grogu, among other things.) Set five years before 1983’s Return Of The Jedi, The Mandalorian follows bounty hunter Din Djarin, who was hired by Imperial forces to retrieve Grogu. Instead, they go on the run so Din can protect the baby. While looking to reunite Baby Yoda with his kind, the duo travels to Mandalore so Din can redeem himself for the transgression of removing his helmet. The series has run for three seasons (so far) and a feature film The Mandalorian And Grogu was released in May 2026.
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Ms. Marvel
Stars: Iman Vellani, Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Rish Shah, Zenobia Shroff, Arian Moayed, Laith Nakli, Nimrat Bucha
Number of seasons: One
Ms. Marvel launched the MCU’s first Muslim superhero, Kamala Khan (Vellani), who went on to star in 2023’s The Marvels alongside Brie Larson and Teyonah Parris. In the series, the Pakistani American teen gains superpowers through her grandmother’s bangles and delves into her family history during 1947’s India-Pakistan partition. The cast and creators mostly hail from South Asian backgrounds, lending much-needed authenticity to a TV show of this magnitude.
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Percy Jackson And The Olympians
Stars: Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Glynn Turman, Jason Mantzoukas, Megan Mullaly, Virginia Kull, Suzanne Cryer
Number of seasons: Two
Percy Jackson is a delightful adaptation of Rick Riordan’s popular series of books, with age-appropriate casting, inclusive stories, and other perks. In the show, the titular 12-year-old Greek demigod races against time with the help of his friends to master his powers before Zeus destroys the world. A third season will premiere in November 2026.
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Taylor Swift: The End Of An Era
Stars: Taylor Swift, Andrea Swift, Scott Swift, Kameron Saunders, Amanda Balen, Tamiya Lewis, Whyley Yoshimura, Jan Ravnik, Taylor Banks, Mandy Moore.
Number of seasons: One
A year after her record-breaking Eras tour concluded, Taylor Swift gives fans a peek behind the curtains of the show, from her rehearsal process and relationship with her now-husband Travis Kelce to details about her popular squad of backup dancers and her own intense work ethic. The six-part series doesn’t break any new ground or get too deep, but Swifties who want a look behind the curtain at how the magic was made will find a lot to like here.
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WandaVision
Stars: Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Kathryn Hahn, Randall Park, Teyonah Parris, Debra Jo Rupp, Kat Dennings, Asif Ali
Number of seasons: One
WandaVision set a high bar for Disney+ Marvel shows. A weird and wonderful homage to both classic television genres and a showcase for the MCU’s best romance, the series focuses on Wanda’s (Olsen) immense, ongoing grief over Vision’s (Bettany) death in Avengers: Endgame. Unable to deal with his loss, she uses her powers to mind-control an entire New Jersey town, bring Vision back to life, and give him the family they dreamed about. It…does not go well. But the result is one of the best superhero shows ever made.
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X-Men ’97
Stars: Ray Chase, Jennifer Hale, J.P. Karliak, Cal Todd, Alison Sealy-Smith, Lenore Zann, George Buza, A. J. LoCascio
Number of seasons: Two
Created by Beau DeMayo, X-Men ’97 is a thrilling, fun reboot of Fox’s X-Men: The Animated Series. The show picks up after the events of the original, in which Professor Charles Xavier “died.” So now, Scott Summers (a.k.a. Cyclops) is in charge—until Magneto takes over for a bit. The animated series brings back all our favorite mutants, including Jean Grey, Rogue, Gambit, Beast, Wolverine, Jubilee, Storm, and Morph. The show has been renewed for a third season.
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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Stars: Hudson Thames, Kari Wahlgren, Colman Domingo, Eugene Byrd, Hugh Dancy, Zeno Robinson, Cathy Ang, Paul F. Tompkins
Number of seasons: One
An animated series that feels like a comic book come to life, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man centers on an alternate-universe Peter Parker as the teen is mentored by Norman Osborne.
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