The Most Buzzed-About Series on Disney+ Right Now

There’s a lot lighting up Disney+ at the moment, from galaxy-spanning adventures to sharp comedies and prestige dramas that people can’t stop talking about. Whether you’re catching up on long-running favorites or diving into brand-new originals, the lineup spans Star Wars, Marvel, FX, National Geographic, and hit network series that now live under the same streaming roof.

What ties these shows together is how easy they are to find in one place. Disney+ gathers series from studios like Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, FX Productions, ABC Signature, 20th Television, Disney Branded Television, National Geographic, and even BBC Studios, making it simple to jump between genres without switching apps.

‘The Bear’ (2022)

This kitchen drama follows an award-winning chef who returns home to run his family’s sandwich shop, pulling together a scrappy crew and transforming the menu, the space, and their working lives one service at a time. The show is known for its meticulous kitchen detail, tight workplace storytelling, and a cast whose characters grow through the grind of prep lists and dinner rushes.

Brought to Disney+ from FX Productions, it streams under the same corporate umbrella as other FX titles, which helps episodes arrive quickly after broadcast. The series features a mix of half-hour and slightly longer entries, a rotating roster of guest stars, and production that makes extensive use of on-location Chicago shooting and food consultant teams to keep every dish and station accurate.

‘Shōgun’ (2024)

Adapted from James Clavell’s novel, this epic follows a shipwrecked English pilot who becomes entangled in a power struggle among Japanese warlords. The story weaves court intrigue, shifting alliances, and cultural diplomacy, with large-scale sets, period armor, and dialogue that blends English and Japanese for authenticity.

The limited series comes to Disney+ via FX Productions, which mounted expansive historical sets and coordinated extensive language coaching for cast and crew. Its release used a weekly cadence to sustain conversation, and the production emphasized practical costuming, trained extras, and carefully staged battle formations overseen by historical advisors.

‘Only Murders in the Building’ (2021)

This comedic mystery centers on three neighbors who start a true-crime podcast after a suspicious death occurs in their upscale apartment building. Each season introduces a fresh case, new suspects, and meta nods to podcasting, stage productions, and show business, while keeping the core friendship at the center.

Distributed by 20th Television, the series benefits from Disney’s cross-studio footprint, allowing high-profile guest casting and Broadway-savvy storylines to slot easily into production schedules. Filming uses a mix of New York exteriors and soundstages for the Arconia interiors, with running gags tied to props, posters, and set dressings that reward rewatching.

‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ (2023)

The fantasy adventure follows a modern-day demigod who discovers his heritage and trains to survive quests tied to Greek mythology. The series maps gods, monsters, and camp life with detailed world-building, prop weapons designed for safe stunt work, and CGI that supports creature encounters while keeping the tone accessible to younger viewers.

Developed for Disney+ by Disney Branded Television alongside 20th Television, it leverages a dedicated writers’ room in collaboration with the author to align arcs with the books. Production maintains consistent sets for Camp Half-Blood, coordinates location shoots for quest segments, and uses a standardized VFX pipeline to keep mythic elements visually consistent across episodes.

‘Ahsoka’ (2023)

Set in the ‘Star Wars’ timeline, this series follows a former Jedi navigating the remnants of imperial power and the search for missing allies. It extends threads from animated stories, bringing animated characters into live action with carefully translated costumes, makeup, and fight choreography tailored to each character’s style.

Distributed by Lucasfilm through Disney+, it uses StageCraft volume stages for space and planet environments, supported by location work that grounds scenes in real terrain. The production shares asset libraries across the ‘Star Wars’ slate, allowing ships, droids, and props to match established designs while introducing new models with in-universe continuity.

‘Andor’ (2022)

This espionage thriller tracks the formation of the Rebellion through the eyes of a thief drawn into resistance work. The storytelling emphasizes covert operations, prison systems, and the bureaucratic machinery of the Empire, with layered sets ranging from scrap yards to sterile Imperial offices.

Lucasfilm distributes the series on Disney+, and the production prioritizes practical sets, large extras casts, and location builds to achieve a grounded look. The show’s arcs are organized in multi-episode blocks, with directors overseeing clusters to maintain tone while allowing varied settings and mission objectives.

‘The Mandalorian’ (2019)

Following a lone bounty hunter and his foundling companion, this space western balances serialized quests with overarching lore. Armor crafting, ship repair, guild codes, and covert hideouts are recurring elements, and the creature work mixes animatronics with VFX to keep character interactions tactile.

Distributed by Lucasfilm, the show’s production pipeline integrates StageCraft for planetary backdrops and a stunt program tailored to the weight and movement of beskar armor. The series coordinates crossovers with other ‘Star Wars’ entries, aligning post-production schedules so characters and ships remain consistent when they appear elsewhere on Disney+.

‘The Acolyte’ (2024)

Set during the final days of the High Republic, this mystery follows a former Padawan and her Master as they investigate crimes linked to emerging dark-side forces. The timeline explores Jedi political dynamics and temple protocols, with fight choreography that emphasizes different saber forms and close-quarters techniques.

Distributed by Lucasfilm on Disney+, the show blends practical costume work with high-resolution LED environments to depict new temples and worlds. The art department builds on High Republic visual guides to distinguish architecture and insignia from later eras, while the sound team layers unique saber and force effect profiles for new characters.

‘Loki’ (2021)

This time-twisting series tracks the God of Mischief as he works with the Time Variance Authority on cases that bend rules and reality. It introduces timelines management, variant identification, and retro-futurist design across offices, archives, and void-like settings that expand the multiverse concept.

Produced and distributed by Marvel Studios for Disney+, it standardizes the look of time devices and TVA signage across departments, with custom fonts and color codes applied to props and screens. The score, costume textures, and set patinas were built to repeat across locations, allowing quick visual recognition when the story shifts between branches.

‘Agatha All Along’ (2024)

This supernatural spinoff centers on a powerful witch whose schemes and spells tangle with unsuspecting neighbors and occult rivals. It builds out coven hierarchies, magical rules, and artifacts that carry forward from earlier stories, with effects designed to read clearly in daylight and interior scenes.

Marvel Studios distributes the series through Disney+, integrating character histories from connected titles and maintaining a shared prop catalog for grimoires, sigils, and enchanted items. The production also uses repeatable practical gags on set, so magic beats can be captured in-camera and enhanced later rather than built entirely in post.

‘Echo’ (2024)

Focused on Maya Lopez, this grounded crime story explores family, community, and the consequences of vigilantes crossing paths. The series incorporates ASL in dialogue scenes and choreographs fights to highlight the character’s combat training and environmental awareness.

Distributed by Marvel Studios on Disney+, the show coordinates closely with stunt teams to craft long takes in confined spaces. Location scouts prioritized small-town streets, warehouses, and reservation-adjacent settings, while sound editors balanced ambient noise with clear signing visibility to maintain narrative flow for all viewers.

‘Welcome to Wrexham’ (2021)

This sports docuseries tracks a lower-league football club under new ownership, documenting boardroom decisions, community projects, and the realities of promotion pushes. It follows players and staff through training, fixtures, and seasons, with match footage integrated alongside interviews and behind-the-scenes access.

Arriving on Disney+ from FX, the series blends ESPN resources for archival and broadcast-quality match packages under Disney’s distribution stack. Crews embed for extended stretches to capture candid moments, and post-production teams manage multi-camera workflows to deliver episodes that balance on-pitch action with town-level storytelling.

‘Bluey’ (2018)

This animated preschool favorite follows a family of heelers whose imaginative games become everyday adventures. Short episodes focus on play, empathy, and problem-solving, with background details and recurring toys that create a consistent world for young viewers.

BBC Studios distributes the series globally, and Disney+ carries it under a long-standing partnership that delivers special episodes and seasonal drops to the platform. The production uses hand-drawn-inspired digital animation with a distinct color palette, and music cues are composed to match specific games and character beats.

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ (2005)

Set in a teaching hospital, this medical drama follows surgical residents, attendings, and chiefs as they balance procedures, research, and personal lives. Storylines frequently center on complex cases, mass-casualty events, and evolving hospital leadership, with medical consultants guiding terminology and OR choreography.

Distributed by ABC Signature within Disney’s television group, the show’s long episode count and stable production pipeline make it a consistent catalog staple on Disney+. Sets replicate surgical suites, scrub rooms, and ICUs with reusable modular walls, allowing quick reconfiguration between cases and departments.

‘Modern Family’ (2009)

Told in mockumentary style, this comedy tracks the interconnected lives of three related households. Running gags, talking-head interviews, and milestone family events structure episodes, and the series uses recurring locations like the Dunphy house and Pritchett home to anchor multi-thread stories.

Distributed by 20th Television, the series benefits from Disney’s deep catalog integration, which keeps full seasons available together for easy rewatching on Disney+. The production maintained a consistent single-camera setup, with location permits across Los Angeles neighborhoods and a prop inventory that kept household continuity intact over many episodes.

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