Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Disney+, Including ‘The Murky Stream’

Looking for something new to queue up on Disney+ this weekend? Fresh premieres, returning favorites, and a few off-the-radar gems just landed across Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. The picks below focus on the biggest new drops first, followed by platform originals and a couple of enduring staples that continue to anchor the library.

For each title, you’ll find clear, need-to-know details—what it’s about, who’s in it, and who’s steering behind the camera—so you can pick fast and start watching. Every entry keeps to the essentials: plot setup, principal cast, key creatives, and production notes.

‘Marvel Zombies’ (2025)

This four-episode animated miniseries expands the multiverse timeline spun out of ‘What If…?’, following a survivor squad that must navigate a world where super-powered heroes and villains have been turned by a mysterious infection. The story threads in characters like Ms. Marvel, Yelena Belova, Shang-Chi, and others as they search for a way to stem the outbreak across a contained, serialized arc.

Directed by Bryan Andrews and written by Zeb Wells, the series comes from Marvel Studios Animation with executive producers including Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt, Zeb Wells, and Bryan Andrews. The voice cast features Iman Vellani, Elizabeth Olsen, Florence Pugh, Simu Liu, Paul Rudd, David Harbour, Hailee Steinfeld, Randall Park, Awkwafina, and more.

‘The Murky Stream’ (2025)

Set in the late-Joseon era, this Korean period epic (romanized as ‘Takryu’) follows three intertwined lives tied to Mapo Port: Si-yool, a man with a concealed past who rises from enforcer; Choi Eun, a principled merchant; and Jeong-cheon, an idealist seeking honest government service. Their paths cross amid corruption, factional clashes, and shifting trade routes that test loyalties and reshape their fortunes.

The series stars Rowoon, Shin Ye-eun, and Park Seo-ham. It’s directed by Choo Chang-min with writing by Chun Sung-il, and produced by NPIO Entertainment and Anew as part of Disney’s expanding Korean slate.

‘Cleopatra’s Final Secret’ (2025)

This feature-length National Geographic documentary chronicles archaeologist Kathleen Martínez’s long-running investigation into the possible resting place of Cleopatra VII, centering on excavations around the Taposiris Magna temple complex. The film follows both land and underwater exploration, including surveys of a sunken port associated with the site, and contextualizes finds ranging from amphorae and anchors to architectural fragments.

Directed by Alex Kiehl and produced by Robin Daly for Lion Television, the documentary also tracks collaboration with maritime explorer Robert Ballard. Expert commentary and new survey footage map out the evidence and debate surrounding the Taposiris Magna hypothesis, highlighting the tools and techniques driving the search.

‘Lost Treasures of Egypt’ (2019–)

National Geographic’s on-the-ground docu-series embeds with archaeologists across Egypt as they excavate tombs, temples, and settlements, revealing artifacts and stories from the Pharaonic past. Episodes pair in-field discovery with specialist analysis, from funerary goods to temple inscriptions, capturing finds as they’re uncovered.

Narration in English-language releases is by Indira Varma, with recurring Egyptologists including Colleen Darnell and Salima Ikram. The series has featured direction by Mat Stimpson and Gwyn Williams, with executive producers such as Neil Laird, Dan Kendall, Carlo Massarella, and Jane McGoldrick under the Windfall Films/National Geographic banner.

‘The Simpsons’ (1989–)

The long-running animated sitcom continues the misadventures of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie in the ever-elastic town of Springfield. Episodes blend family shenanigans with topical satire, recurring gags, and a deep bench of supporting characters and guest voices.

Created by Matt Groening and developed with James L. Brooks and Sam Simon, the series stars voice actors Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, and Harry Shearer. The show has cycled through showrunners including Al Jean and Matt Selman, with Danny Elfman’s theme and a rotating roster of writers and directors defining its tone.

‘LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past’ (2025)

This four-part follow-up continues the brick-built, canon-adjacent chaos of ‘LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy’ as Sig Greebling and Darth Dev plunge into a reality-bending quest that mashes eras, factions, and deep-cut lore. Expect “Force Building,” “Sith Breaking,” and plenty of meta in-jokes woven into a fast, serialized adventure.

Returning voices include Gaten Matarazzo, Tony Revolori, Bobby Moynihan, Marsai Martin, Michael Cusack, and Ahmed Best, with special appearances by Mark Hamill and newcomers Dan Stevens, Ashley Eckstein, and Ben Schwartz. The project is led by showrunners/writers Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit, building on the earlier miniseries.

‘Top Gun: The Next Generation’ (2025)

This six-part National Geographic docuseries embeds with U.S. Navy and Marine Corps student pilots as they tackle advanced strike-fighter training, from carrier qualifications to bombing runs and dogfighting drills. The production balances cockpit action with the personal stakes that shape who earns the coveted “wings of gold.”

Produced by Rex (a Zinc Media Group label) for National Geographic, the series is showrun by Karen Edwards and Chris Parkin, with Lana Salah as series director and executive producers Tanya Shaw and Simon Raikes. The multi-month timeline captures the pressure-cooker environment that defines the program’s progression.

‘Electric Bloom’ (2025–)

A music-driven coming-of-age comedy, this series rewinds the origin story of a future global pop trio—over-achiever Posey Parker, rebel Jade, and quirky Tulip Aoki—tracing how a high-school friendship evolved into a band. Episodes track creative breakthroughs, early gigs, and the dynamics that shape their sound and identity.

Created by Eric Friedman, Alex Fox, and Rachel Lewis, with Friedman as showrunner, the series stars Lumi Pollack, Carmen Sanchez, Ruby Marino, and Nathaniel Buescher. Diane Warren serves as executive producer and penned the theme and many original songs, while Jody Margolin Hahn directed the pilot and is also an executive producer.

‘Dancing with the Stars’ (2005–)

The long-running ballroom competition pairs celebrities with professional dancers, with couples performing choreographed routines across styles under the scrutiny of a judging panel. Scores and viewer votes combine to determine eliminations as the field narrows toward the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.

Produced by BBC Studios Los Angeles, recent seasons have been steered by executive producer/showrunner Conrad Green. Judges include Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli, with hosting by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough.

‘Random Rings’ (2019–)

These animated interstitial shorts deliver scripted prank calls that feel improvisational, often spotlighting characters from ‘Big City Greens’ and other Disney Television Animation series. Episodes are quick hits built around character-driven bits and rapid-fire gags.

Produced by Disney Television Animation, the series features voice talent including Chris Houghton, Marieve Herington, Artemis Pebdani, Dan Povenmire, and Fred Tatasciore. Production credits on Disney’s series page list Jenna Hicks as producer and Daniel Siegel as story editor for the shorts.

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