A New Spin-Off Is Disney+’s Most-Watched Show of the Week

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Streaming viewership on Disney+ continues to reflect an engaging blend of high-profile crime dramas, unscripted staples, and fresh comedy offerings. This week’s top-performing titles showcase expanding television franchises alongside original docuseries and animated family programs. Audiences have tuned in heavily to both newly debuted serialized stories and long-running fan favorites across various genres.

‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga After Show’ (2026)

'The Drop: A Snowfall Saga' (2026)
FX Productions

‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga After Show’ serves as the official companion program to FX’s period crime drama. Each episode features in-depth discussions, behind-the-scenes insights, and interviews with the cast and creative team behind the production. The program breaks down major plot developments, thematic elements, and the historical context of 1990s Los Angeles depicted in the franchise. Viewers receive exclusive commentary on character arcs and the evolution of the West Coast hip-hop scene portrayed on screen. The after show streams alongside new episodes of the parent series to provide an expanded viewing experience.

‘Adults’ (2025)

'Adults' (2025)
FX Productions

Created by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, ‘Adults’ follows a group of twenty-somethings navigating early adulthood in New York City. The comedy-drama stars Malik Elassal, Lucy Freyer, Jack Innanen, Amita Rao, and Owen Thiele as close friends working through flawed ideas and personal ambitions. Executive produced by Nick Kroll, Jonathan Krisel, and Stefani Robinson, the series highlights the relatable missteps of post-college life. The narrative centers on the core group’s bond as they consistently show up to support one another through romantic and professional challenges. The FX-produced series explores contemporary coming-of-age themes through humor and grounded interpersonal dynamics.

‘Welcome to the Family: The Murder of Dan Markel’ (2026)

'Welcome to the Family: The Murder of Dan Markel' (2026)
ABC News Studios

‘Welcome to the Family: The Murder of Dan Markel’ is an investigative documentary series examining the 2014 killing of a prominent Florida State University law professor. The production details the complex murder-for-hire plot and the contentious custody dispute involving a wealthy Florida family. Featuring exclusive interviews with key individuals, the docuseries chronicles the investigation across its eleven-year path to resolution. The episodes explore the court proceedings, forensic evidence, and coordinated law enforcement efforts that ultimately uncovered the conspiracy.

‘Furious’ (2026)

'Furious' (2026)
Composition 8

Created by Elizabeth Meriwether, ‘Furious’ is a crime thriller series centering on an intense psychological cat-and-mouse dynamic. Emmy Rossum stars as FBI agent Alice Black, an investigator determined to capture a calculating female serial killer. As the two women pursue their respective paths toward justice, their lives become deeply intertwined and complicate the ongoing investigation. The series explores heightened tension while examining the blurred boundaries between right and wrong. Produced for streaming, the drama features executive production from Scoot McNairy, Matt Olmstead, and Brian Kirk.

‘Bluey Book Reads’ (2024– )

'Bluey Book Reads' (2024– )
YouTube

‘Bluey Book Reads’ is an educational children’s series that brings popular stories from the acclaimed animated franchise to life. The program pairs narration from international celebrity guest readers with original book illustrations and live-action sequences. Each installment adapts an official storybook centered on the imaginative adventures of Bluey, Bingo, and their family. The series offers young audiences an accessible way to engage with early reading while exploring familiar characters. New episodes are released regularly across digital platforms to provide brief, engaging entertainment for families.

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ (2024– )

'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' (2024– )
Walt Disney Television Alternative

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ is a reality television series documenting a group of popular Utah-based lifestyle influencers. The show centers on the social fallout from a high-profile swinging controversy that disrupted their collaborative community. Episodes follow the cast members as they balance religious faith, traditional family expectations, and modern influencer culture. The docuseries captures personal conflicts, shifting friendships, and the pressures of navigating marital strain under public scrutiny.

‘Chad Powers’ (2025– )

'Chad Powers' (2025– )
Omaha Productions

Co-created by Glen Powell and Michael Waldron, ‘Chad Powers’ is a sports comedy series inspired by an Eli Manning sketch. Glen Powell stars as Russ Holliday, a disgraced college quarterback who disguises himself as the eccentric Chad Powers to walk on at a struggling southern football program. The cast includes Perry Mattfeld, Quentin Plair, Wynn Everett, and Steve Zahn alongside Powell’s titular persona. The series balances comedic deception with athletic training as Holliday attempts to revive his football career without exposing his real identity. Eli Manning and Peyton Manning serve among the executive producers on the original comedy production.

‘Dancing with the Stars’ (2005– )

'Dancing with the Stars' (2005– )
Endemol Shine North America

‘Dancing with the Stars’ is a long-running reality competition series where celebrities pair with professional ballroom dancers to perform choreographed routines. Contestants are evaluated each week by a panel of expert judges alongside live voting from television viewers. The show features a diverse lineup of athletes, actors, musicians, and television personalities competing for the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. Co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, the program airs live weekly to showcase complex dance styles ranging from the tango to the cha-cha.

‘R.J. Decker’ (2026– )

'R.J. Decker' (2026– )
20th Television

‘R.J. Decker’ is a television drama adapted from Carl Hiaasen’s bestselling Florida-set crime fiction novels. The story centers on a disgraced former newspaper photographer who works as an unconventional private investigator across South Florida. Tasked with uncovering illicit conspiracies, the investigator navigates bizarre local crimes, corrupt officials, and eccentric suspects. The narrative combines classic mystery elements with dark humor and regional environmental intrigue. The series expands the streaming platform’s slate of crime fiction adaptations aimed at adult audiences.

‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ (2026)

'The Drop: A Snowfall Saga' (2026)
FX Productions

Set in 1990s Los Angeles, ‘The Drop: A Snowfall Saga’ is a crime drama series expanding the narrative universe established in ‘Snowfall’. The storyline follows Wanda and Leon as they strive to push West Coast rap into the mainstream amid escalating gang wars and corporate exploitation. Gail Bean and Isaiah John reprise their core roles alongside an ensemble cast featuring Asante Blackk, Peyton Alex Smith, and Simmie Sims III. Developed by Dave Andron and Malcolm Spellman, the series captures the cultural convergence of hip-hop, street politics, and business ambition. The drama chronicles the personal survival tactics of key figures operating during a transformative era in music history.

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