Disney+ Series You Are Sleeping On (But Shouldn’t)

There’s a lot more on Disney+ than just the biggest franchises everyone talks about. If you’re scrolling past the same tiles every week, this list will help you zero in on series with strong craft, distinctive stories, and plenty to dig into across drama, sci-fi, true crime, documentary, and comedy.

You’ll also spot where each show sits in the broader TV landscape, from Lucasfilm and Marvel projects made directly for Disney+ to acclaimed FX and National Geographic titles that stream on the platform in many regions. Use this as a quick guide to what each series covers, how it’s built, and why it matters in its franchise or genre.

‘Andor’ (2022)

This ‘Star Wars’ prequel follows Cassian Andor’s path from survivor to key operative in the Rebel Alliance, tracking espionage, heists, and political maneuvering that lead toward the events of ‘Rogue One’. It was developed by Tony Gilroy and features Diego Luna, Stellan Skarsgård, and Genevieve O’Reilly across multi-arc story blocks shot on large-scale practical sets rather than a volume stage.
Released under the Lucasfilm banner on Disney+, the series was filmed across the UK and Europe, uses longer episode runtimes than most franchise entries, and interweaves Imperial bureaucracy with ground-level rebellion tactics to map how the resistance actually functions.

‘Loki’ (2021–2023)

Set after the Tesseract mishap in ‘Avengers: Endgame’, this series sends Loki to the Time Variance Authority, introducing timelines, variants, and a mystery around the TVA’s origins. Season 1 was created by Michael Waldron, while Season 2 continued the arc with Ke Huy Quan joining Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino, and Owen Wilson.
As a Marvel Studios production for Disney+, ‘Loki’ connects directly to ongoing multiverse storytelling, features directors like Kate Herron and Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead, and incorporates a bespoke analog-meets-retro-future visual language to define the TVA.

‘The Mandalorian’ (2019)

Set five years after ‘Return of the Jedi’, this series follows Din Djarin, a lone bounty hunter who becomes guardian to Grogu, a Force-sensitive child pursued by Imperial remnants. Jon Favreau created the show with Dave Filoni, leveraging the StageCraft volume for virtual production and a Western-influenced narrative structure.
As a Lucasfilm original streaming on Disney+, it introduced new planets, clans, and factions while linking to legacy characters through crossover chapters and connected spinoffs, expanding the post-Empire era across serialized arcs.

‘Ahsoka’ (2023)

Former Jedi Ahsoka Tano searches for Grand Admiral Thrawn and traces the fate of Ezra Bridger, continuing threads established in ‘Star Wars: Rebels’. Rosario Dawson leads a cast that includes Natasha Liu Bordizzo and Mary Elizabeth Winstead, with Dave Filoni writing and overseeing story connections to animated canon.
Produced by Lucasfilm for Disney+, the series integrates live-action versions of key animated characters, uses location shooting alongside volume stages, and advances the New Republic period that multiple ‘Mandalorian’-era shows share.

‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ (2021–2024)

This animated entry follows Clone Force 99, genetically enhanced troopers navigating the shift from the Republic to the Empire, while protecting a young clone named Omega. Created by Dave Filoni with Jennifer Corbett and Brad Rau, it bridges events between ‘The Clone Wars’ and the original trilogy era.
Made by Lucasfilm Animation and released on Disney+, the series maps early Imperial policies like chain codes and the retirement of clones, while threading recurring missions that gradually expose the rise of stormtrooper programs.

‘Star Wars: Visions’ (2021–2023)

An anthology inviting global studios to tell self-contained ‘Star Wars’ stories, this series ranges from anime to stop-motion, each short with its own visual language and musical identity. Episodes explore new Jedi myths, droid dreams, and folk-tale riffs far from the Skywalker saga.
Released by Lucasfilm on Disney+, volumes feature studios from Japan, Spain, Ireland, India, and more, with each chapter designed as a creator-led experiment that remains non-canonical to preserve artistic freedom.

‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ (2023)

Adapting Rick Riordan’s novel series, this show follows Percy, Annabeth, and Grover as they traverse a modern United States threaded with Greek myth after Percy learns he’s a demigod. The production involves Riordan as an active executive producer to align plot beats and world rules with the books.
As a Disney Branded Television and 20th Television production for Disney+, the series uses age-appropriate leads, quest-based episode structure, and creature effects that blend practical builds with VFX to mirror the novels’ tone.

‘Ms. Marvel’ (2022)

Kamala Khan, a Jersey City teenager and Avengers fan, discovers her own powers and family history, connecting neighborhood life with a superhero origin and intergenerational themes. The show foregrounds South Asian music, art, and festival rhythms within a coming-of-age framework.
Produced by Marvel Studios for Disney+, the series employs stylized on-screen graphics and mural-like transitions, with directors Adil & Bilall and others shaping a visual motif that ties school corridors, family spaces, and hero moments together.

‘Hawkeye’ (2021)

Set during the holidays in New York, this series pairs Clint Barton with Kate Bishop as they untangle a trail of criminal ties, old enemies, and the legacy of Ronin. It introduces characters who return elsewhere in the franchise and situates archery-centric set pieces along Midtown routes.
A Marvel Studios limited series on Disney+, it was shot on location across the city, weaves in street-level crime elements, and uses practical stunts and chase design to anchor the grounded tone.

‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ (2021)

This series tracks Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes confronting global instability, super-soldier fallout, and the meaning of symbols left behind after a world-changing event. International locations support a story about displaced populations, black-market tech, and contested power.
Made by Marvel Studios for Disney+, it features Kari Skogland directing all episodes, blends action with geopolitical threads, and builds character arcs that drive later appearances across the franchise.

‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ (2022)

Jennifer Walters, a lawyer handling superhuman cases, navigates workplace law and life changes after a sudden power shift. The case-of-the-week structure allows cameos from across the Marvel world while keeping the focus on legal process and agency.
Produced by Marvel Studios for Disney+, it uses a half-hour format, a legal-comedy rhythm, and a blend of VFX and practical courtroom staging to stress procedure and client dynamics.

‘Secret Invasion’ (2023)

Nick Fury returns to uncover an infiltration plot involving shape-shifting agents and a hidden campaign to reshape planetary leadership. The story traces alliances, sleeper cells, and decades-long debts among operatives.
As a Marvel Studios series for Disney+, it adopts an espionage framework, centers briefings and safe houses, and threads past missions into present-day stakes through flashbacks and dossiers.

‘What If…?’ (2021)

This animated anthology explores alternate branches of familiar events, reimagining heroes and outcomes under a single observer’s watch. Episodes operate as stand-alone tales while leaving connective threads for later crossovers.
Developed by Marvel Studios for Disney+, the series uses cel-shaded animation inspired by comic art and brings returning voice talent to reframe pivotal scenes from multiple films.

‘Only Murders in the Building’ (2021)

Three neighbors in a New York apartment launch a true-crime podcast after a death in their building, pulling in tenants, rivals, and red herrings across seasonal arcs. Each season builds a new case with show-within-a-show elements and recurring gags tied to clues.
An original from Hulu that streams on Disney+ in many regions under the Star hub, the series is produced by 20th Television and structures each season around suspect lists, timelines, and themed bottle episodes.

‘Dopesick’ (2021)

This limited series traces the U.S. opioid crisis through doctors, sales reps, families, and prosecutors over multiple timelines. It reconstructs how marketing, regulation, and distribution intersected to reshape rural and suburban health outcomes.
Produced for Hulu and available on Disney+ via the Star section internationally, the show is a 20th Television and Fox 21 Television Studios project that relies on court records, congressional material, and composite characters to map systemic impact.

‘The Dropout’ (2022)

Charting the rise and collapse of a Silicon Valley blood-testing startup, this limited series follows product claims, investor rounds, lab protocol, and media scrutiny from inception to fallout. Episodes align with public milestones such as funding announcements and board changes.
Created for Hulu and streaming on Disney+ in many markets, the series comes from Searchlight Television and 20th Television and uses recreated demonstrations, depositions, and reporter sequences to unpack corporate decision-making.

‘Shōgun’ (2024)

Adapted from James Clavell’s novel, this historical drama follows political strategy and alliance-building in early-17th-century Japan, tracking a cast of daimyo, translators, and foreign sailors. Production emphasizes period architecture, wardrobe, and multilingual dialogue to ground the setting.
An FX series available on Disney+ in numerous regions, it’s produced by FX Productions with extensive location work and a multi-episode arc structure that reflects shifting loyalties and council maneuvers.

‘Reservation Dogs’ (2021–2023)

Four Indigenous teens in rural Oklahoma scheme, grieve, and grow while trying to chart paths beyond their hometown. The show balances comedic beats with community rituals, local histories, and intergenerational mentorship.
An FX production that streams on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ internationally, it’s made by FX Productions and Sterlin Harjo & Taika Waititi, using an ensemble approach and on-location shooting to highlight place and voice.

‘The Old Man’ (2022)

A former operative is forced back into motion after a past adversary resurfaces, leading to asset protection, safe-house moves, and reactivated networks. The story follows tradecraft, surveillance, and unresolved operations across continents.
An FX series that appears on Disney+ in many markets via the Star hub, it’s produced by FX Productions and 20th Television with extended episodes that intercut present pursuit with historical flashbacks.

‘Welcome to Wrexham’ (2022)

This sports-doc series chronicles new club owners taking over a Welsh football team, covering staffing, community engagement, league structure, and promotion battles. Episodes track fixtures, financial decisions, and supporter culture around the Racecourse Ground.
An FX documentary that streams on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally, it’s produced by Boardwalk Pictures for FX, blending match footage with access to boardrooms and training facilities.

‘Limitless with Chris Hemsworth’ (2022)

A science-driven docuseries that tests interventions tied to longevity, from environmental stress exposure to fasting protocols and memory training. Each episode pairs a challenge with subject-matter researchers who explain mechanisms and study design.
Produced by Nutopia and Protozoa for National Geographic and streaming on Disney+, the series structures episodes around measurable tasks and physiological metrics to translate lab concepts into field experiments.

‘The Imagineering Story’ (2019)

This documentary series explores the Walt Disney Imagineering division, tracing park design from early attractions to contemporary expansions, with archival footage and interviews guiding the narrative. It details ride systems, model shops, and iterative prototyping across decades.
A Disney+ original from the Disney Branded Television and Imagine Documentaries collaboration, the series organizes episodes by eras and resort projects to show how creative and engineering teams scale ideas into operational experiences.

‘Light & Magic’ (2022)

A behind-the-scenes documentary on Industrial Light & Magic, covering miniature work, motion control, digital breakthroughs, and the evolution of VFX pipelines across film eras. Interviews with artists and supervisors dive into techniques and toolchains.
Produced for Disney+ by Imagine Documentaries and Lucasfilm, the series presents project case studies that link practical innovations to modern virtual production, mapping how departments collaborate under tight production calendars.

‘American Born Chinese’ (2023)

Adapted from Gene Luen Yang’s graphic novel, this series follows a high schooler who gets pulled into a conflict tied to characters from Chinese mythology, blending everyday life with fantasy action. The production integrates wire work, fight choreography, and school-set narratives.
A Disney Branded Television and 20th Television series for Disney+, it uses a season arc that alternates campus episodes with myth-world incursions and employs guest directors to emphasize genre shifts.

‘Extraordinary’ (2023)

Set in a world where everyone develops a superpower by adulthood except the lead character, this British comedy examines work, relationships, and identity through alt-power logic. Episodes pair office dynamics with flatmate subplots and situational set pieces.
Released as a Star Original on Disney+ in many regions, the series is produced by Sid Gentle Films and uses a half-hour cadence with serialized character growth alongside stand-alone comedic scenarios.

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