‘How NOT to Draw’ and All the Other TV Shows Coming to Disney+ This Week

The next two weeks bring a mix of high-stakes drama, real-world investigations, animated mischief, and ballroom spectacle. Between Monday, September 8–Sunday, September 14 and Monday, September 15–Sunday, September 21, a new international thriller kicks things off midweek, a long-running docuseries checks back in at busy ports of entry, a short-form comedy series returns with fresh chaos, and a fan-favorite dance competition starts a new cycle.

Below, you’ll find clear rundowns for each title—what it’s about and the key facts that matter—along with the precise day each one arrives. No format or release mechanics, just the essentials to help you plan what to watch.

‘Tempest’ (2025)

This Korean-language espionage drama tracks a former diplomat and an elite covert operative whose paths collide after a deadly incident threatens to escalate into an international crisis. Set against shifting alliances and intelligence turf wars, the story weaves high-stakes negotiations with field operations as the pair work to uncover who orchestrated the attack and why. It lands on Wednesday, September 10.

Across the season, the investigation pulls in government ministries, private security contractors, and foreign missions, using diplomatic backchannels and tradecraft to piece together a larger conspiracy. Expect a blend of political maneuvering, surveillance, and action sequences, with an emphasis on how decisions made in embassies and situation rooms ripple into operations on the ground.

‘To Catch a Smuggler’ (2020– )

This documentary series follows U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations as officers work cases at airports, seaports, and land crossings. Cameras shadow teams using tools like X-ray scanners, K-9 units, and forensic field tests to intercept narcotics, currency, and prohibited goods, while also spotlighting agricultural inspections and immigration enforcement. New episodes arrive on Wednesday, September 10.

Each installment typically chronicles multiple cases from initial screening through secondary inspection and, when warranted, controlled deliveries and arrests. Viewers see how officers read traveler behavior, examine luggage and cargo, coordinate with prosecutors, and link routine finds to broader trafficking networks that span continents.

‘How NOT to Draw’ (2022– )

This short-form comedy series parodies art tutorials, pairing a hapless “host” with iconic Disney characters who leap off the page and derail each lesson in increasingly ridiculous ways. Past shorts have riffed on favorites from across Disney Television Animation, with sight gags, fourth-wall breaks, and cartoon logic driving the chaos. New installments land on Friday, September 12.

Episodes are quick hits—self-contained sketches that mix live drawing bits with character banter and slapstick. The format lets different corners of the Disney lineup drop in for cameos, so one short might feature classic characters while another taps recent series leads, all while skewering tutorial tropes like step-by-step breakdowns and “pro tips” gone wrong.

‘Dancing with the Stars’ (2005– )

This competition pairs celebrities with professional dancers to perform ballroom and Latin routines—cha-cha, tango, foxtrot, contemporary, and more—before a judging panel. Scores from the judges combine with viewer votes to decide who advances, with elimination rounds whittling the field until a champion lifts the Mirrorball Trophy. The new season begins on Tuesday, September 16.

Each week follows a training-to-performance arc: partners rehearse choreography, costumes and music align to themed nights, and the live show culminates in critiques, scores, and results. The format is based on the U.K.’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and has featured a rotating lineup of pros and celebrities from film, TV, music, sports, and social media across its long run.

Tell us which of these you’ll be watching first—and why—in the comments!