Disney+ is a great place to watch nearly every Disney movie under the sun, but you can’t forget the television. Disney+ has so much original television programming, both that’s previously aired on Disney Channel and/or ABC and shows that are original to the service. From new releases to nostalgic favorites to hidden gems, we’ve waded through the countless list of good shows on Disney+ to find the truly great ones.

Below, you can peruse our list of the best shows on Disney Plus, which includes new original series, reality shows, kids-centric programming, and, of course, the classics.

American Born Chinese

Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 7.0/10

Read Our ReviewBased on the graphic novel of the same name created by Gene Luen Yang, American Born Chinese is a mystical and magical story about a young Chinese American high schooler, Ben Wang (Chang Can Dunk), who gets pulled into an epic battle of the heavens involving the greatest figures from Chinese folklore. Creator Kelvin Yu (Bob’s Burgers) not only captures the ups and downs of trying to fit into American culture while maintaining your own heritage and traditions, but he also injects some amazing action by enlisting Shang-Chi writer and director Destin Daniel Cretton. In addition to its heart and great visuals, the show has a phenomenal cast, including Everything, Everywhere, All at Once alums Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Stephanie Hsu.

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The Wonder Years

Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | IMDb: 6.6/10

Inspired by the hit comedy from the late 1980s, The Wonder Years is an updated reimagining of the series from Saladin K. Patterson. The Wonder Years follows Dean Williams (Elisha “EJ” Williams) and his delightful family as they navigate growing up in 1960s Montgomery, Alabama. The Wonder Years features Psych alum Dulé Hill as Dean’s father and also stars Saycon Sengbloh, with Don Cheadle narrating the series as the adult version of Dean. With two seasons that heavily embody family sitcom territory, The Wonder Years provides a nostalgic reflection of a Black middle-class family in the South. – Yael Tygiel

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Ahsoka

Rotten Tomatoes: 86% | IMDb: 7.6/10

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Taking place in the Star Wars universe, Ahsoka is an exciting eight-episode mini-series from creator Dave Filoni. While spun-off from The Mandalorian and acting as a continuation of the hit animated Star Wars Rebels series, Rosario Dawson (Sin City) reprises the titular role, playing the Jedi investigating emerging threats to the galaxy following the events of Return of the Jedi. Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Birds of Prey), and Wes Chatham (The Expanse) round out the talented cast that dives deeper into the playful Star Wars playground. – Yael Tygiel

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Bluey

Rotten Tomatoes: NA% | IMDb: 9.4/10

Bluey is an adorable animated series from Australia that has garnered huge headlines, both positive and negative, since its premiere in 2018. Created by Joe Brumm, Bluey centers each slice-of-life episode on a delightful family of Australian Blue Heeler Cattle dogs. Considered a progressive series that tackles a range of topics, including ADHD, fertility, and modern parenting styles, Bluey frames situations and discussions in approachable contexts for young children. With three seasons and over 150 episodes, Bluey continues to craft memorable storylines for its preschool-aged audience, allowing them to confront and succeed in a variety of relatable real-life circumstances. – Yael Tygiel

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Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire

Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | IMDb: 7.0/10

In the wake of anthology series like Love Death + Robots and Star Wars: Visions, studios have been able to showcase collections of fascinating stories and stunning animation from lesser-known creators and cultures. Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire continues this exciting trend with ten Afrofuturist short films from creatives across the full African diaspora, including directors from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Uganda, Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt. Each short has its own unique style and cultural benchmarks that demonstrate the rich tapestry of beliefs and traditions across Africa. This visually spellbinding series, bursting with hope, optimism, and pride, is one of the best animated shows of the last decade. – Tauri Miller

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Monsters at Work

Rotten Tomatoes: 65% | IMDb: 7.0/10

Spun-off from the beloved Pixar film Monsters, Inc., Monsters at Work imaginatively explores the franchise further through a gorgeously vivid sequel series. Taking place directly after the events of the original film, Monsters at Work peels back the curtain to share the inner workings of Monsters, Incorporated, with a specific focus on the Scare Floor’s transition to a Laugh Floor. Reprising their roles as Mike Wazowski and James P. “Sulley” Sullivan are Billy Crystal and John Goodman (The Conners), respectively, welcoming delightful new characters, including recent Monsters University graduates Tylor Tuskmon, voiced by Ben Feldman (Superstore), and Val (Mindy Kaling). – Yael Tygiel

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Black-ish

Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | IMDb: 7.3/10

Read Our ReviewProlific Black comedy creator Kenya Barris (You People) takes on the traditional family sitcom and infuses the dialogue, character bits, and situations with his signature social commentary through his unique perspective. Black-ish follows the Johnson family led by heavily opinionated patriarch Andre “Dre” Johnson (Anthony Anderson) and caring yet praise-hungry matriarch Rainbow “Bow” Johnson (Tracee Ellis Ross). They raise their kids through lessons on what it takes to be a Black person in America with varying levels of success. The series takes many of its cues from older Black television series like Family Matters and My Wife and Kids, while updating its messages for the 21st century.

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The Muppets Mayhem

Rotten Tomatoes: 86% | IMDb: 8.0/10

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Developed by Bill Barretta, Adam F. Goldberg (The Goldbergs), and Jeff Yorkes, based on Jim Henson’s beloved characters, The Muppets Mayhem is a wonderfully playful new series. The Muppets Mayhem follows Nora (Lilly Singh), an up-and-coming music executive attempting to handle the chaos of the band as they put together their first platinum album. Building on an iconic brand and featuring new covers and original music, as well as impressive cameos like Lil Nas X and Tommy Lee, The Muppets Mayhem brings a new chapter into The Muppets universe. – Yael Tygiel

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A Small Light

Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | IMDb: 8.4/10

Read Our ReviewBased on a true story of courage, A Small Light explores the remarkable decisions of the Dutch woman who risked everything to provide protection for her employer and his family during World War II. Co-created by Tony Phelan and Joan Rater, A Small Light approaches the story of Anne Frank (Billie Boullet) and her family from the perspective of Miep Gies (Bel Powley), the woman whose home they hid within. Uniquely diving into a particularly horrific time in history, A Small Light attempts to inform audiences through a captivating biographical drama mini-series. “A Small Light is a beautiful and heartbreaking reminder of what ‘helpers’ are capable of doing,” said critic Maggie Lovitt, who highlighted the show’s relevance in her review. “While there is joy and laughter and life on full display throughout the eight-part miniseries, it never strays too far from reminding its audience that there are people, still today, looking to snuff out those aspects of life.” – Yael Tygiel

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Moon Knight

Rotten Tomatoes: 86% | IMDb: 7.3/10

Read Our ReviewFrom the jump, this latest Marvel show promised something the likes of which we had never seen before from the cinematic franchise — and thanks to a cast helmed by the talents of Isaac, Calamawy, Hawke, and more, it undoubtedly delivered. Isaac has to pull double (and eventually triple duty) as the mercenary Marc Spector, who occasionally shifts into his alternate personality, a meek museum employee known as Steven Grant, as a result of his near-lifelong experience with Dissociative Identity Disorder, or DID. His mental illness doesn’t keep him from becoming the avatar of the Egyptian god Khonshu (Abraham), who taps Spector to fight his vengeful battles against those who would do wrongs and attempt to skirt the consequences. Along the way, Marc is forced to do battles within as well as without, exploring some of his most painful and repressed memories in order to become the most accepted version of himself. With the finale of Marvel’s latest Disney+ series airing this week, it’s safe to say that Moon Knight has rooted itself firmly in the pantheon of successful MCU ventures on the small screen. – Carly Lane

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Andi Mack

IMDb: 7.4/10

Andi Mack is a groundbreaking, contemporary comedy that examines universal topics through its three-season run. Created by Terri Minsky, Andi Mack stars Peyton Elizabeth Lee as the titular character, launching the series with a discovery that the woman she grew up with as a sister (Lilan Bowden) is actually her biological mother. From that plot point, the coming-of-age series expands, venturing into a range of storylines earning praise for representation on screen, including people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ stories, and plots centering on an Asian-American family. Andi Mack shines as it explores themes of self-discovery, friendship, and family, making the series approachable for children of all ages and backgrounds. – Yael Tygiel

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The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder

Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | IMDb: 3.1/10

Reviving the beloved animated series The Proud Family, created by Ralph Farquhar and Bruce W. Smith, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder reunites the original cast to continue the stories of the rambunctious and relatable family. Serving as a soft reboot, Louder and Prouder sees Penny Proud, with Kyla Pratt (Call Me Kat) reprising the voice, as a fourteen-year-old girl navigating adolescence and her loving family, especially her overprotective father Oscar (Tommy Davidson). Bursting with updated humor, modern matters, and an unbelievable collection of guest stars, Louder and Prouder is as charming and timely as ever. – Yael Tygiel

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Zootopia+

IMDb: 6.8/10

Read Our ReviewZootopia+ builds off the hit animal-centric film Zootopia with an animated anthology spin-off series to explore side characters through varying genres. Across six episodes, Zootopia+ reveals the unexpected lives of characters, including Judy’s parents, Bonnie and Stu, with Bonnie Hunt and Don Lake reprising their roles, as well as fan-favorite DMV sloth, Flash (voiced by Raymond S. Persi). Zootopia+ continues to grow the fascinating lore of this universe by uncovering what characters from the movie were doing when they weren’t directly involved in the main plot. Additional episodes of Zootopia+ include reality show-inspired stories, along with an episode focused solely on the history of Mr. Big, voiced by iconic animated voice actor Maurice LaMarche. – Yael Tygiel

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Save Our Squad

Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | IMDb: 6.7/10

Soccer legend David Beckham brings his enthusiasm and love for the sport to the forefront in Save Our Squad. Revisiting the football pitch in East London, like the one where he learned to play, Beckham works with a team of young boys who are struggling to stay in the league. With guidance from Beckham, these grassroots players could take it all the way. Save Our Squad is a heartwarming show about following your dreams, hard work, and facing obstacles head-on. A touching four-part docu-series that explores the origins of success and building a strong work ethic, Save Our Squad is touching for young people with any passion, sports or otherwise. – Yael Tygiel

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Once Upon a Time

Rotten Tomatoes: 78% | IMDb: 7.7/10

It’s a concept that was first introduced back in 2011 to irresistible effect — what if fairy-tale characters were brought into our world, only they had no memory of their past or who they actually were? And what if the whole thing was the result of an evil queen’s curse? Not only did Once Upon a Time spend episodes with such figures as Snow White, Prince Charming, Belle, Little Red Riding Hood and more in the present, but we also got to see flashbacks to their lives before, building out an even richer backstory for them in the process. When it comes to the show’s later success, your mileage may differ in regards to those ending seasons, but you could do worse to celebrate the 10th anniversary than by watching all of Emma (Morrison) and Hook (O’Donoghue)’s steamiest scenes. – Carly Lane

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Tales of the Jedi

Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | IMDb: 8.2/10

Read Our ReviewIf you’re looking for something different than Andor still set in the Star Wars universe, Tales of the Jedi is an animated anthology series that explores various Jedi characters from the prequel trilogy era. Created by Dave Filoni – who also worked on The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, and more – fans have praised the show for its interesting connections to other lore in the franchise as well as its beautiful, concise, and thematically complex storytelling. – Taylor Gates

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Hannah Montana

IMDb: 5.310

You get the best of both worlds! Hannah Montana is one of Disney Channel’s most iconic series. Starring Miley Cyrus as Miley Stewart, the show follows her as she lives a double life, both a normal teenager and one of the world’s biggest pop stars. With the help of her dad (played by her real-life father Billy Ray Cyrus), brother Jackson (Jason Earles), and best friends Lilly (Emily Osment) and Oliver (Mitchel Musso), she gets into crazy hijinks and performs some legitimately catchy bops. – Taylor Gates

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Love, Victor

Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | IMDb: 8.0/10

Read Our ReviewSet in the same world as the 2018 film Love, Simon, Love, Victor stars Michael Cimino in the titular role as a student starting a new school. When he starts struggling with family issues and exploring his sexual orientation, he reaches out to Simon for help. Sweet and sincere, Love, Victor is a breath of fresh air in the teen genre. Its sensitive way of handling important topics and heartfelt tone make this a warm, feel-good watch. – Taylor Gates

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Andor

Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | IMDb: 8.4/10

Read Our ReviewA prequel to Rogue One, Andor follows thief-turned-rebel-spy Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) in the events leading up to the 2016 movie. Though Andor joins the ranks of Disney+’s Star Wars shows The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Obi-Wan Kenobi, the vibe is distinctly different from its predecessors. A political thriller first and foremost, the show offers a darker, grittier, and even sometimes noirish approach to the franchise – a refreshing change. With intriguing writing and excellent performances, Andor is a daring, can’t-miss installment that succeeds all on its own. Critic Maggie Lovitt called the last episode of the first season “one of the most unforgettable season finales in television history.” – Taylor Gates

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She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

Rotten Tomatoes: 77% | IMDb: 5.3/10

Read Our ReviewTatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) absolutely shines in Marvel’s She-Hulk: Attorney at Law as Jennifer Walters, cousin to Avenger Bruce Banner and his alter-ego, The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo). With She-Hulk, Walters goes from semi-successful human attorney to super-strong Hulk, transitioning her legal career and opening up the opportunity to become a superhero. Maslany’s presence and wit captivate on screen, supported by an incredible cast including Jameela Jamil (The Good Place), Benedict Wong (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness), and Tim Roth (Lie to Me). She-Hulk is a delightfully enjoyable new addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. – Yael Tygiel

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Light & Magic

Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | IMDb: 8.7/10

If you love taking a peek behind the scenes at how some of the sausage – and by sausage, we mean the biggest movies of all-time – gets made, you’re not going to want to miss Light & Magic. The fascinating docuseries showcases how the people of Industrial Light and Magic, the special effects division of Lucasfilm, created some of the most stunning and breathtaking visuals of the past 45 years, from Star Wars to Marvel to Jurassic Park. Learn their incredible story and find out just how they make movie magic. – Taylor Gates

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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D

Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 7.5/10

Read Our ReviewBefore there was WandaVision and Moon Knight, there was Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D: one of Marvel’s first forays into television. The series follows a peacekeeping and spy agency in an increasingly chaotic world of superheroes and stars an interesting array of characters, including leader Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) and decorated pilot and weapons expert Melinda May (Ming-Na Wen). The show is acclaimed for being filled with both humor and heart, serving up fast-paced action and undeniable chemistry between the eclectic cast. – Taylor Gates

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Alias

Rotten Tomatoes: 86% | IMDb: 7.6/10

Read Our ReviewAlias is one of the greatest spy shows of all time. The series centers around Sydney Bristow (Jennifer Garner), who serves as a double agent for the CIA and Sd-6 – an international espionage organization. From sleek disguises to badass fight sequences, Alias is endlessly entertaining. If you’re in the mood for sharp writing, excellent performances, and suspense to boot, do yourself a favor and make this your next binge-watch. – Taylor Gates

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Ms. Marvel

Rotten Tomatoes: 98% | IMDb: 6.3/10

Read Our ReviewMs. Marvel is a delightful addition to the MCU. Starring Iman Vellani as the franchise’s first Muslim superhero, the series follows Kamala Khan as she navigates high school – and learns that she has powers. Vellani’s performance is outstanding, as she grounds the show with her authenticity and charisma. Ms. Marvel effortlessly combines a great coming-of-age narrative with all the magic and suspense we’ve come to know and love from the comic juggernaut. – Taylor Gates

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Luke Cage

Rotten Tomatoes: 87% | IMDb: 7.3/10

Read Our ReviewAfter two shows set in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, the MCU on the small-screen decided to take a trip uptown to Harlem where its own hero resides. Although Luke Cage had previously made his debut on Jessica Jones due to the characters’ complicated and comics-rooted romance, it proved to be the right move to give the Hero for Hire his own solo series. Cage (birth name Carl Lucas)’s backstory is introduced to us in stages, but eventually we discover the reason for his surprising strength and impenetrable skin. Colter has the chance to flesh out the character even more from his initial appearance, bringing complexity and depth to the hero of a borough with its own unique history in New York City — as well as some deeply-rooted criminal ties courtesy of the nightclub known as Harlem’s Paradise. Moreover, the show continued to build out the world of the MCU beyond the Avengers, anchored by phenomenal actors throughout its two seasons. – Carly Lane

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Jessica Jones

Rotten Tomatoes: 83% | IMDb: 7.9/10

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When Jessica Jones first rolled up to Netflix, she was an unapologetic force of nature, a leather jacket-wearing, liquor-guzzling PI with superpowers who very reluctantly used the latter in pursuit of her profession (and sparked a bevy of casual cosplay options in the process). By her own admission, she was damaged goods, brought to life on-screen by a pitch-perfect performance in Ritter — and she grew the Marvel world of Hell’s Kitchen even more beyond its initial borders. Now that the show’s migrated over to Disney+, the timing couldn’t be better to revisit Jessica Jones in all her butt-kicking, irreverent glory, even if the show’s overall tenure ended much, much too soon. – Carly Lane

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Daredevil

Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | IMDb: 8.6/10

Read Our ReviewDaredevil is where it all started when the Marvel universe initially carved out a streaming home for itself on Netflix back in 2015. It was a darker world for a smaller group of comic book heroes and villains, all playing out against the backdrop of Hell’s Kitchen, where the Battle of New York was only referred to in passing (who could forget mentions of “the big green guy”, after all?). Meanwhile, Cox’s portrayal of Matt Murdock, lawyer by day and vigilante by night, came to redefine the character on the screen after a previous attempt had been made in film, but the show also kicked off an entirely new franchise of characters who weren’t afraid to tread into the shadows — with all the accompanying mature content (and plenty of one-take hallway fights) to clue us into the fact that the MCU was finally starting to expand beyond those noble Avengers for a change. – Carly Lane

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Hawkeye

Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | IMDb: 7.5/10

Read Our ReviewIn the realm of the MCU finally emerging on Disney+, it’s been easy to spot the shows that hit the mark right away (WandaVision, Loki) and the ones that didn’t quite live up to expectations. The irony is that audiences might not have expected a lot from Hawkeye, mostly because the Avenger himself tends to take more of a backseat to his teammates when it comes to, you know, big-time saving-the-world stuff. But it turns out all Clint Barton really needed was a promising young sidekick in Kate Bishop, as well as a Christmas-set adventure, to launch another success for Marvel on the small-screen. Steinfeld not only brings out the best in Renner whenever they’re together, but it’s easy to see how she could lead a series of her own, if this does in fact prove to be a passing of the torch (or the arrow) from one Hawkeye to the next. – Carly Lane

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Marvel’s What If?

Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 7.4/10

Read Our ReviewFor more than a decade, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has operated under the assumption that no matter how crowded or cosmic the franchise became, nothing could ever really change, because Feige and Co. have this thing planned out longer than most of us will even be alive. But the arrival of the Multiverse has finally allowed the MCU to get a little weird with canon, and the result is What If?, the animated anthology based on the comic series that first debuted in 1977. The title doubles as the concept, the series digging into alternate timelines within the MCU where the events we know are drastically altered by one, single moment. What if Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) took the Super Soldier Serum instead of Steve Rogers? What if T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) was kidnapped by the Ravagers as a child instead of Peter Quill? What if all the Avengers just straight-up died? There’s a playfulness to What If? that makes it unique to the franchise; the natural reaction to AU stories trends towards “well, so what?“, but the simple answer is that it’s a blast. The gigantic voice cast of returning MCU stars certainly helps—plus Jeffrey Wright as Uatu the Watcher, the show’s narrator and multiverse tour guide—and if you don’t get a little misty-eyed hearing Boseman play T’Challa just one last time, well, we have the answer to “what if a person didn’t feel feelings.” — Vinnie Mancuso

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Loki

Rotten Tomatoes: 87% | IMDb: 8.2/10

Read Our ReviewThe third original TV series from Marvel Studios is arguably the best one so far, as the six-episode first season of Loki is an inventive, emotional, and thrilling deep-dive into Tom Hiddleston’s iconic sometimes-baddie. The show follows the version of Loki who escaped with the Tesseract just after the Battle of New York, as a result of the time-travel meddling the Avengers did in Avengers: Endgame, and finds him being arrested by the Time Variance Authority which is tasked with maintaining “the sacred timeline” and pruning variants like himself. But a killer Loki variant is on the loose, and this arrested version of Loki teams up with a TVA agent named Mobius (Owen Wilson) to help track the other variant down. The series is constantly surprising both in its plotting but also character work, as it works incredibly well as a moving story about whether people (in this case specifically Loki) have the capacity for change. – Adam Chitwood

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WandaVision

Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | IMDb: 7.9/10

Read Our ReviewThe first-ever TV series from Marvel Studios, WandaVision is at once a love letter to classic family sitcoms, a twist-filled sci-fi story, and an emotionally devastating chronicle of grief and enduring love. The secret weapon of the series is Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany as the two deliver spectacular performances week-to-week in a story that finds Olsen’s Wanda Maxmioff and Bettany’s Vision trapped in some kind of sitcom-fueled reality, in which each episode puts them inside worlds that homage sitcoms from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s. As the story goes on, the homages fade into the background and the truth of what’s really going on is revealed, but boy is it a terrific ride to get there. At heart, this is a deeply moving story about one woman working through her trauma, all while delivering the MCU antics fans of Marvel expect. This is without question one of the most ambitious pieces of storytelling Marvel has ever done. Critic Liz Shannon Miller also praised the show’s originality and complexity, stating that “WandaVision dares to actually really challenge the viewer.” – Adam Chitwood

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Star Wars Rebels

Rotten Tomatoes: 98% | IMDb: 8.1/10

Read Our ReviewThe Disney XD animated series Star Wars Rebels arrived in 2014 as the first piece of new canon from Lucasfilm, preceding even the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It’s also still one of the best. The show takes place five years before the events of A New Hope and follows the early days of a fledgling rebellion that stars to take form as the Galactic Empire is hunting down and killing the last of the Jedi. While the cast of characters is mostly made up of new faces—a ragtag crew venturing throughout the galaxy, helping the rebellion when they can—the new hero of Ezra is a welcome addition to the Star Wars universe. A teenage con artist at the beginning, Ezra spends the series training to become a Jedi. The show is smart and compelling, with just enough heart and humor to make it memorable. If you missed the four-season run on Disney XD, now’s your chance to catch up on this Good, Actually Star Wars prequel. – Adam Chitwood

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Doug

IMDb: 7.4/10

Doug is the perfect animated show if you’re a child growing up with anxiety. The show follows the daily travails of Doug Funnie, a sweet kid given to daydreaming who has a crush on his classmate Patty Mayonaise and tries to avoid the bully Roger Klotz. Yes, these are the broad archetypes of a kids’ cartoon show, but Doug makes them work by letting us see how Doug’s mind frequently runs away from him, whether he’s fantasizing about him and his friend Skeeter becoming pop stars or worrying that everyone in his life will hate him. Of course, by the end of the episode, Doug has learned that both his fears and his hopes are outsized, and that the reality is never as overwhelming as it seems. – Matt Goldberg

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DuckTales

IMDb: 8.0/10

The first animated series Disney produced for modern television is arguably still the best (its theme song is undeniably the best). DuckTales follows the globe-trotting adventures of Huey, Dewey, and Louie, and their grotesquely wealthy uncle Scrooge McDuck. After Donald Duck dumps his nephews on Scrooge so he can go to war (not a joke), Scrooge takes the boys to exotic locales around the planet on quests to find valuable treasures to increase his status as the richest duck in the world (yes, that is his sole motivation). It’s a fun show in the style of old adventure serials, and the animation, which was leaps and bounds better than anything else on TV at the time, still holds up. – Tom Reimann

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The Mandalorian

Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 8.7/10

Read Our ReviewThe Mandalorian was one of the most heavily promoted series at its D23 Expo, and it’s not surprising why. Creator Jon Favreau compared it to both a “space opera” and an old-time Western with its story of a lone gunfighter (played by Pedro Pascal) traveling through the outer reaches of the galaxy. The series takes place five years after the events of Return of the Jedi and showcases how the galaxy is doing in a period of relative lawlessness. The show is a mix of John Ford Western and Star Wars futurism. Add to that a cast that includes Ming-Na Wen, Giancarlo Esposito, and Werner Herzog and you have the makings of a series that not only Star Wars fans will gravitate to, but also those looking for engaging drama. Critic David Trumbore praised Pascal’s performance and The Mandalorian’s characterization in his review of the first season, stating that “what The Mandalorian does exceptionally well is give us a well-tempered bounty hunter with a heart, an antihero who will happily dispatch dozens of armed alien guards and is quick to execute an ally when the situation demands it, but won’t mindlessly kill a baby alien just because the bounty demands it.” –Kristen Lopez

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Mickey Mouse

IMDb: 8.1/10

While these are technically short films, paid for by Disney’s Consumer Products division to enliven the Mickey Mouse character and aired in-between programming on the Disney Channel and on Disney-owned YouTube channels, they’re listed in the “series” section of Disney+ so we’re putting it here. Simply put, these revitalized Mickey Mouse shorts are truly essentially. Developed by Paul Rudish, a longtime artistic partner of Genndy Tartakovsky, these shorts are overflowing with devilish energy, attention to detail, and genuinely jaw-dropping animation (plus they’re so short). There are also more Easter eggs – to other Disney properties, theme park attractions and movies – than you could possibly count. The characterization of Mickey Mouse himself, completed by stellar voicework by Christopher Diamantopoulos (yes, Russ Hanneman from Silicon Valley and Mickey Mouse are the same man), is vital. Rudish, Diamantopoulos and the unbelievable creative team injects much-needed personality and psychological depth into a character that has, in decades past, become a bland corporate symbol. Look no further than Walt Disney World, where Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, using this version of the characters, recently opened to rapturous reviews (it’ll be coming to Disneyland in a few years, gloved fingers crossed). If you think these Mickey Mouse shorts are just for kids, think again – this is sophisticated, deeply funny animation. – Drew Taylor

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The Owl House

Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | IMDb: 8.5/10

Read Our ReviewOne of the very best Disney Channel original animated series of the past few years, Dana Terrace’s The Owl House is an otherworldly hoot (pun very much intended). Terrace, a veteran of DuckTales and Gravity Falls (shows that appear elsewhere on this very list!), synthesized a number of her obsessions (the Harry Potter books, anime) into something wholly original and utterly captivating. Luz (Sarah Nicole-Robles) is a human child who accidentally winds up in an upside-down fantasy realm while on her way to a disciplinary summer camp meant to straighten her out. It’s there that she befriends a witch named Edna (Wendie Malick), her diminutive demon sidekick named King (Gravity Falls creator Alex Hirsch) and begins her training to become a true witch. From there, the first season of the series spirals outward, encompassing palace intrigue, folksy horror, and an openly queer relationship for Luz (it’s poignant and beautiful and way ahead of its time). It’s easy to simply marvel at the animation of The Owl House, which is endlessly imaginative and so gorgeously rendered, that you can sometimes overlook the show’s deep messages and themes about acceptance, individuality, and the power of mentorship. Before the show returns for Season 2, definitely get up to speed now. It’ll cast a spell on you. – Drew Taylor

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X-Men: The Animated Series

Rotten Tomatoes: 85% | IMDb: 8.4/10

Iconic, stirring, emotional, groundbreaking, and folks, that’s just the theme song. (Sorry, it’s in your head now, too.) For a specific pocket of people, X-Men: The Animated Series is the ultimate form of nostalgia overload, an instant emotional call-back to a mid-90s Saturday morning. But, surprise! The show holds up shockingly well in every department from animation to storylines to performances. So much of that is down to the fact that the series is pretty much the perfect adaptation of everything great about X-Men comic books. There’s all the inter-team mutant banter you could want; Wolverine (Cathal J. Dodd) passive-aggressively calling Cyclops (Norm Spencer) “bub”, Storm (Alison Sealy Smith) casually dropping wisdom between thunderclaps, Gambit (Chris Potter) being shockingly pervy at all times. But the show, like the comics, was also never afraid to delve into deep territory, making sure audiences both young and old understand that prejudice is an evil worth fighting. —Vinnie Mancuso

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High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Rotten Tomatoes: 87% | IMDb: 7.1/10

Read Our ReviewIn 2006, Disney dropped the first High School Musical film. The tween version of Grease was a monster hit, becoming the fastest-selling television movie of all time when it was released on DVD later that year. A year later the sequel, High School Musical 2, was the most-watched television movie in history at the time and gave the network enough faith in a theatrical release for the third feature, High School Musical 3: Senior Year. That film, released in 2008, became the highest-grossing musical of the time and another cog in an industry that saw ice shows, merchandise, and Billboard hits. So it’s amazing that it’s taken this long for a series to be developed but, have no fear, because we have High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. Yes, the title is silly, and it seems like Disney is in on the joke. The series tells the story of the students of the school where the High School Musical movies were shot doing their own rendition of the movie that started it all. There are so many meta-loops, it’s enough to make you go cross-eyed, but the premise is cleverly executed, and the new characters are layered and easy to root for. “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is as charming and endearingly tongue-in-cheek as that title would suggest,” wrote critic Vinnie Mancuso in his review of the first season. “It mostly exists in that sweet spot between pure empty nostalgia and something completely new, a series that hits you with those sense memories from a simpler time while, once or twice an episode, reaching high notes all its own. “- Kristen Lopez

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Boy Meets World

IMDb: 8.1/10

Whether you watched it or not, you couldn’t be a ‘90s kid and not know about Boy Meets World. The series, launched in 1993 and running for seven seasons, followed the exploits of Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) as he navigates life, friendship, love, family, and the transition from middle school to high school, college and beyond. The show was well-regarded at the time for focusing on serious issues affecting teenagers such as sex, child abuse, sexual harassment, and drinking. When the series was syndicated and re-runs were aired on the Disney Channel several of these episodes were not released because of their heavy themes. In 2012 the show received a spin-off, Girl Meets World, about the daughter of Cory and his wife Topanga (Danielle Fishel) which ran for three seasons before being cancelled in 2017. Thankfully you can visit the complete oeuvre on Disney+ as both Boy and Girl Meets World will be available to stream. – Kristen Lopez

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The Imagineering Story

Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | IMDb: 8.9/10

The six-episode docuseries The Imagineering Storyis a Disney+ original, and it’s a must-watch for anyone with an interest in the Disney theme parks. The first episode chronicles the initiation, creation, and opening of Disneyland, using archival footage and new interviews with those who were intimately involved in Walt Disney’s ambitious theme park. Subsequent episodes chronicle the creation and construction of Walt Disney World, Epcot, and even Tokyo Disneyland, with each episode giving an origin story of sorts for iconic attractions like The Haunted Mansion, the Matterhorn, and It’s a Small World. The docuseries is more candid than you’d expect regarding some of Walt’s shortcomings and some of the problems the Imagineers faced in bringing these dreams to reality, and the footage from the openings of these parks and attractions is fascinating to behold. – Adam Chitwood

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The Simpsons

Rotten Tomatoes: 85% | IMDb: 8.7/10

The Simpsons have been an American television institution for 30 years, inspiring everything from catchphrases to merchandise and tackling nearly every hard topic one can think of. As South Park told us, there’s nothing the Simpsons didn’t do first. And as of 2009 the show has officially become the longest-running scripted television show in history and, as of 2018, has the most episodes in any series’ history. As part of Disney’s purchase of 20th Century Fox this year they also secured the rights to every single episode of The Simpsons, which means audiences can watch the well-over 635 episodes. Despite Disney+ not carrying any R-rated or non-family friendly content they look to be making an exception with The Simpsons which is just fine with us. You can literally watch nothing else but The Simpsons on Disney+ and be completely happy.-Kristen Lopez

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Chip and Dale’s Rescue Rangers

IMDb: 7.6/10

Chip and Dale get outfitted as Magnum P.I. and Indiana Jones and go on weekly adventures in this fun cartoon series. It’s intended for very young viewers (probably ages 5-7), but parents shouldn’t be worried about letting their kids enjoy this wholesome entertainment. Like its weekday afternoon counterpart, Tale Spin, Chip and Dale’s Rescue Rangers have the chipmunks going on some kind of adventure that’s both funny and charming. While I don’t think anyone would rank it as some kind of “classic”, it’s good at what it does and it’s enjoyable to see the more responsible Chip bounce off the fun-loving Dale. –Matt Goldberg

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Gravity Falls

Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | IMDb: 8.9/10

One of the best values of Disney+ is the ability to catch up with acclaimed TV shows you might have missed. Case in point, Gravity Falls, Alex Hirsch‘s delightfully weird and original creation. It’s sort of like if David Lynch had opted to animate Twin Peaks and cast two preteen twins as his protagonists. If that speaks to you, you should absolutely put this series on your watchlist now.

If you need a little more encouragement, just check out the first episode. It’s positively packed full of weird charm and eccentric oddities–some of which you won’t catch until you go back and watch it again, trust me–while following characters that you’d like to spend a little more time with. If you’ve ever been to a roadside tourist trap on a family vacation with your weird great uncle, you’ve already got the Gravity Falls experience down. But there’s so, so much more that’s hidden beneath the surface. This is a must-watch.– Dave Trumbore

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