The 7 Best Disney+ Shows You Need to Watch Right Now
From superhero epics to fairytale dramas, the streaming service has it all
When Disney+ launched in 2019, it brought with it the opportunity for plenty of quality viewing time. Not only are so many of our favorite animated classics now available 24/7, but the streaming service has added tons of new movies and TV series, including many originals. Whether you’re looking for a superhero adventure in a Marvel series or something more family-friendly and heartwarming, Disney+ has a show for every type of viewer. So snuggle up on the couch with some popcorn and get ready for a major binge watching sesh. Here are 7 TV series on Disney+ you should watch right now.
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1
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
Genre: Comedy
Rotten Tomatoes score: 88%
In She-Hulk, the latest addition to the MCU, Tatiana Maslany plays Jennifer Walters, a lawyer who gains Hulk powers from her cousin Bruce Banner. Unlike some of the other Marvel series, this one is a clever comedy that sees Jennifer addressing the viewer directly. It’s basically as if Ally McBeal were a Hulk, and we’re here for it. New episodes air weekly through Oct. 13th, 2022.
2
Ms. Marvel
Genre: Action
Rotten Tomatoes score: 97%
Ms. Marvel takes us back to the recent origin story of teenage superhero Kamala Khan, played by Iman Vellani, a Pakistani-American girl from New Jersey. After Kamala finds herself with cosmic powers, she embarks on an epic adventure that leads her all the back into her family’s history. It’s a touching, fun, and action-packed series. Best of all, Ms. Marvel is set to return in next year’s big screen flick The Marvels.
3
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Genre: Sci-Fi
Rotten Tomatoes score: 82%
Even if you’re not the world’s biggest Star Wars fan, you’ll appreciate the show Obi-Wan Kenobi, which revisits the Jedi character following the events of the prequel trilogy. Ewan McGregor is back as Obi-Wan, who is tasked with rescuing a kidnapped young Princess Leia. It’s full of Easter eggs for fans, but it’s also got the right amount of heart. You’ll root for young Leia, played by a feisty Vivien Lyra Blair.
4
Running Wild with Bear Grylls
Genre: Reality
Rotten Tomatoes score: N/A
Bear Grylls’ survival reality series has been airing since 2014, although its current incarnation, made by NatGeo, arrived in 2019. In each episode, the host invites a celebrity along for a wild adventure into nature. The most recent season kicked off in July and included appearances from Natalie Portman, Anthony Anderson, and Simu Liu. The best guest, however, was none other than Florence Pugh, who dove right in to the volcanic rainforests of Costa Rica alongside Grylls.
5
Mighty Ducks: Game Changers
Genre: Drama
Rotten Tomatoes score: 87%
There’s a sense of nostalgia to Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, a sports drama series that reboots the iconic 1992 film. The first season, starring Gilmore Girls’ Lauren Graham as a hockey coach, aired last year, with the second to come on Sept. 28, 2022. It’s not too late to get caught up in time for the next season, which is perfect for viewers of all ages. Don’t miss the cameo from Emilio Estevez, star of the original movie.
6
Alias
Genre: Spy
Rotten Tomatoes score: 86%
If Alias somehow passed you by when it aired on ABC, kick off a binge on Disney+ immediately. The spy series stars Jennifer Garner as Sydney Bristow, a double agent working for the CIA from within a criminal organization. It has a satisfying love story, tons of action, incredible wigs, and compelling secondary characters (including one played by a young Bradley Cooper).
7
Once Upon a Time
Genre: Drama
Rotten Tomatoes score: 78%
All of your favorite fairy tales get remixed and reimagined in Once Upon a Time, a series that originally aired on ABC. The entire epic story is now on Disney+ and it’s ideal for a long binge. The show follows Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison), a woman who arrives in a mysterious small town filled with fairy tale characters, including those from the Disney films. It’s up to Emma to reawaken the town’s inhabitants from a dark curse created by the Evil Queen (Lana Parrilla).
Bonus Show!
We also just got a hot tip that a Hip-Hop Nutcracker special is slated for release on the streaming network the day after Thanksgiving! It contains an all-star ensemble including hip-hop legend Rev Run, the Ellen Show’s Stephen twitch Boss, and his wife, So You Think You Can Dance alum and HP Instant Ink spokesperson Allison Holker-Boss, who tells us it’s a feel-good holiday show we won’t want to miss – so mark your calendars!
