‘The Murky Stream’ and All the Other TV Shows Coming to Disney+ This Week

A fresh batch of history hunts, animated chaos, long-running satire, and a brand-new Korean period epic hits the platform this week. From archaeologists chasing a queen’s legacy to superheroes battling the undead, there’s a lot to unpack across genres and eras—plus a comfortable return to Springfield to round things out.

Below, you’ll find quick, fact-packed rundowns for each title: what it’s about, who’s in it, and who’s steering behind the camera. Release days are included in the text so you can plan your week, and each entry sticks to the essentials—plot, cast, creators—so you know exactly what you’re diving into.

‘Lost Treasures of Egypt’ (2019– )

This National Geographic docu-series follows teams of archaeologists across Egypt as they excavate tombs, temples, and ancient settlements, revealing artifacts and stories from the Pharaonic past. The series is narrated in English-language releases by Indira Varma, with fieldwork featuring Egyptologists such as Colleen Darnell and Salima Ikram among others, while Mat Stimpson and Gwyn Williams have directed across seasons with executive producers including Neil Laird, Dan Kendall, Carlo Massarella, and Jane McGoldrick. New episodes are due Wednesday, 9/24.

Beyond high-level narration, the show embeds with digs in the Valley of the Kings and sites along the Nile, capturing active discoveries in real time and contextualizing them through on-camera specialists. Launching in 2019 under the Nat Geo banner, the production blends on-site cinematography with expert commentary to chart how finds—from funerary goods to temple inscriptions—reshape our understanding of Egyptian history; fresh installments land Wednesday, 9/24.

‘Marvel Zombies’ (2025)

Arriving Wednesday, 9/24, this four-episode animated miniseries from Marvel Studios Animation is set in the alternate timeline introduced in ‘What If…?’—a world overrun by a virus that turned many heroes into the undead. Bryan Andrews serves as director and showrunner, with Zeb Wells as writer; executive producers include Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt, Zeb Wells, and Bryan Andrews. The voice cast features Awkwafina, David Harbour, Simu Liu, Elizabeth Olsen, Randall Park, Florence Pugh, Paul Rudd, Wyatt Russell, Hailee Steinfeld, Tessa Thompson, Dominique Thorne, Iman Vellani, and Todd Williams.

The plot follows a survivor squad navigating a devastated landscape to uncover a way to end the plague—picking up threads from the ‘What If… Zombies?!’ episode while introducing new character spins like a reimagined Blade. Animation is by Stellar Creative Lab, continuing the visual style of ‘What If…?’; the series is positioned within the MCU’s Phase Six timeline and rolls out Wednesday, 9/24.

‘Cleopatra’s Final Secret’ (2025)

This feature-length National Geographic documentary chronicles archaeologist Kathleen Martínez’s two-decade hunt for the resting place of Cleopatra VII, focusing on land and underwater explorations around the Taposiris Magna temple complex. Directed by Alex Kiehl and produced by Robin Daly for Lion Television, the film also follows maritime explorer Robert Ballard as he joins the search to investigate a newly identified sunken port; it debuts Thursday, 9/25.

The narrative weaves recent finds—including amphorae, anchors, columns, and a polished flooring—into Martínez’s theory that Cleopatra and Mark Antony could have been interred at Taposiris Magna, linked via a long tunnel and an offshore harbor. With fresh dives, survey footage, and expert commentary, the documentary presents the latest evidence and skepticism surrounding the hypothesis while highlighting the technological toolkit used at the site; catch it starting Thursday, 9/25.

‘The Murky Stream’ (2025)

Premiering Friday, 9/26, this Korean historical drama (romanized as ‘Takryu’) follows three intertwined paths during the Joseon era: Si-yool, a man who hides his past and rises from gang enforcer around Mapo Port; Choi Eun, a principled merchant; and Jeong-cheon, who aspires to honest government service. The series stars Rowoon, Shin Ye-eun, and Park Seo-ham, with direction by Choo Chang-min and writing by Chun Sung-il.

Set against corruption and shifting power in late-Joseon society, the show blends action with political intrigue as factions collide along critical trade routes and river hubs. Produced by NPIO Entertainment and Anew for Disney’s Korean slate, it runs nine episodes with principal filming noted in North Gyeongsang Province locations; first episodes arrive Friday, 9/26.

‘The Simpsons’ (1989– )

Matt Groening’s long-running animated sitcom returns Sunday, 9/28, continuing the misadventures of the Simpson family—Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie—in the ever-elastic town of Springfield. Created by Groening and developed with James L. Brooks and Sam Simon, the series’ principal voice cast includes Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, and Harry Shearer, with theme music by Danny Elfman.

Over 30-plus seasons, the show has cycled through multiple showrunners (including Al Jean and Matt Selman) and a deep bench of writers and directors, while continuing to feature recurring voice performers like Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille, and many guest stars. With hundreds of episodes of cultural satire in its library and new installments landing Sunday, 9/28, the series remains one of television’s longest-running scripted comedies.

What are you most excited to watch first this week—ancient mysteries, zombie mayhem, royal court scheming, or a trip back to Springfield? Share your picks in the comments!