All the top shows the House of Mouse streamer has to offer, from &34;Daredevil: Born Again&34; to &34;Percy Jackson and the Olympians.&34; The 18 best original series on Disney&43;, from Andor to XMen '97 All the top shows the House of Mouse streamer has to offer, from &34;Daredevil: Born Again&34; to &34;Percy Jackson and the Olympians.&34; By Wesley Stenzel :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/WesleyStenzelauthorphoto32b61793a2784639af623f2ae091477e.jpg) Wesley Stenzel is a news writer at . He began writing for EW in 2022. EW's editorial guidelines and Kevin Jacobsen January 26, 2026 8:00 a.m.

All the top shows the House of Mouse streamer has to offer, from "Daredevil: Born Again" to "Percy Jackson and the Olympians."

The 18 best original series on Disney+, from Andor to X-Men '97

All the top shows the House of Mouse streamer has to offer, from "Daredevil: Born Again" to "Percy Jackson and the Olympians."

By Wesley Stenzel

Wesley Stenzel is a news writer at **. He began writing for EW in 2022.

EW's editorial guidelines

and Kevin Jacobsen

January 26, 2026 8:00 a.m. ET

Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch in 'WandaVision'; Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin/the Mandalorian on 'The Mandalorian'; Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel in 'Ms. Marvel'. Credit: Marvel Studios; Francois Duhamel/Lucasfilm Ltd.; Marvel Studios

Disney+ is the home to numerous TV shows from beloved franchises, including Marvel and *Star Wars*, but as even the most diehard fans will tell you, some series are simply better than others. And as the streaming library continues to expand with new original shows, it's not always easy to discern which are actually worth your time.

That's where EW comes in. We've combed through the wide range of Disney+ originals to pick out the best of the best, from standout franchise entries like *Andor* and *WandaVision* to eye-opening documentary series like *The Beatles: Get Back* and *Light & Magic*. Ahead, we're recommending 18 Disney+ originals to really put your subscription to good use.**

Ahsoka (2023–present)

Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano on 'Ahsoka'. Lucasfilm Ltd.

In the wake of the fallen Empire, double-lightsaber-wielding badass Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) is hoping it stays down. The former apprentice to Anakin Skywalker is on a mission to find the Machiavellian Grand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen) in the hope of preventing another Empire uprising. Dawson's steely resolve helps anchor the series, with strong support from Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Ahsoka's reckless former apprentice Sabine and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as General Hera Syndulla.

While *Ahsoka* enjoys some familiar *Star Wars* tropes, from lightsaber battles to themes of good vs. evil, it's also quietly revolutionary — within the world of live-action *Star Wars* anyway — in centering a trio of women working together for the good of humanity. —*Kevin Jacobsen*

Where to watch *Ahsoka*: Disney+

**Cast:** Rosario Dawson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ray Stevenson, David Tennant

American Born Chinese (2023)

Michelle Yeoh as Guanyin and Jimmy Liu as Sun Wei-Chen on 'American Born Chinese'. Carlos Lopez-Calleja/Disney

Based on the 2006 graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang, *American Born Chinese* tells the story of Jin Wang (Ben Wang), a second-generation immigrant high schooler who is tasked with helping new exchange student Wei-Chen (Jimmy Liu) acclimate. Jin soon discovers that Wei-Chen is no ordinary exchange student: He's the son of Sun Wukong (Daniel Wu), a.k.a. the Monkey King, of Chinese mythology. Wei-Chen, as it turns out, is looking for an item that would prevent cosmic devastation, and he needs Jin's help to do so.

The series, which EW called "extraordinarily fun and uplifting," also features a reunion of Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan — the Oscar-winning stars of *Everything Everywhere All at Once *(2022). —*K.J.*

Where to watch *American Born Chinese*: Disney+

**EW grade:** A–

**Cast: **Ben Wang, Michelle Yeoh, Yeo Yann Yann, Chin Han, Ke Huy Quan

Andor (2022–2025)

Diego Luna as Cassian Andor on 'Andor'.

The five-time Emmy-winning *Andor* demonstrates how you don't need wink-wink references and retreads of familiar plots to be a successful series within the *Star Wars* universe. Diego Luna reprises his role as Cassian Andor, first introduced in 2016's *Rogue One*, as he goes from orphan on an abandoned planet to one of the key figures in the Rebel Alliance.

Also a Peabody award winner, *Andor* was created by writer-director Tony Gilroy, whose previous credits include *Rogue One*, as well as the original *Bourne* trilogy and *Michael Clayton*, and his expertise in action and espionage is on full display here. Much praise has been heaped on the series for its grounded approach and relevance to real-world conflicts. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Andor*: Disney+

**Cast:** Diego Luna, Kyle Soller, Adria Arjona, Stellan Skarsgård, Genevieve O'Reilly

The Beatles: Get Back (2021)

The Beatles performing in 'The Beatles: Get Back'. Apple Corps

Peter Jackson's stunning three-part documentary shows the world's biggest band falling apart at the peak of their popularity. After a string of meticulously produced albums and a long touring hiatus, the Beatles circa 1969 return to their roots by making a record the old-fashioned way: four lads sitting in a room together writing music and willing new songs into existence. Despite their unparalleled success, the band finds itself backed into a corner — they must write, produce, and perform a new album in just a few short weeks in time for a televised concert special. Their efforts resulted in a now-legendary rooftop performance and the album *Let It Be*, but, as *Get Back *reveals, high art doesn't come easy. —*Wesley Stenzel*

Where to watch *The Beatles: Get Back*: Disney+

**Cast: **John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr

Daredevil: Born Again (2025–present)

Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil in 'Daredevil: Born Again'.

Jojo Whilden/Disney+

Marvel's Netflix saga was, fittingly, born again with this well-received sequel series to *Daredevil*. Charlie Cox reprises his role as blind lawyer Matt Murdock, who has retired his vigilante persona, Daredevil, but finds himself drawn back in when villainous crime boss Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio) becomes the mayor of New York City. *Born Again* is a worthy follow-up to its original series, deepening its themes of corruption and justice with Cox and D'Onofrio continuing to deliver committed performances. Season 2 begins on March 4. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Daredevil: Born Again*: Disney+

**Cast:** Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Margarita Levieva, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson

Goosebumps (2023–present)

(From left to right): Isa Briones as Margot, Will Price as Lucas, Miles McKenna as James, Zack Morris as Isaiah, and Ana Yi Puig as Isabella on 'Goosebumps'. David Astorga/Disney

*Goosebumps* has haunted young readers (and viewers) for decades, and this new adaptation for Disney+ updates R.L. Stine's creepy tales for the *Riverdale* generation. Taking on a season-long storyline rather than the anthology format of the '90s TV series, *Goosebumps* follows a group of teens who are haunted by the ghost of another teen, Harold Biddle. After attending a party at the Biddle family's home, they start to unravel the mystery behind Harold's tragic death — and how their parents might have something to do with it. The witty horror comedy takes inspiration from Stine's most memorable stories, from a haunted mask to Slappy the Dummy, while also charting its own path as a commentary on the anxieties faced by high schoolers today. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Goosebumps*: Disney+

**Cast:** Zack Morris, Isa Briones, Miles McKenna, Rachael Harris, Justin Long

Hawkeye (2021)

Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton in 'Hawkeye'. Mary Cybulski/Marvel Studios

Marvel's oft-forgotten original Avenger Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) teams up with ambitious young archer Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) to take down a New York crime organization at Christmastime. The show is one of Disney+'s few superhero series that viewers can appreciate even if they're not well-versed in the ever-expanding universe of Marvel lore. *Hawkeye* stands on its own because it focuses so intentionally on new characters like Bishop and antagonist Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox).

*Hawkeye* is Marvel's "most consistent on an episode-by-episode basis," asserts EW, because it's unusually grounded for the franchise. The characters get a lot of downtime between missions to hang out, eat mac and cheese, and have charming conversations about what it means to be a hero. —*W.S.*

Where to watch *Hawkeye*: Disney+

**EW grade:** B

**Cast: **Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, Tony Dalton, Fra Fee, Brian d'Arcy James

The Imagineering Story (2019)

Harriett Burns in 'The Imagineering Story'. Disney

Narrated by Angela Bassett and directed by Leslie Iwerks of *The Pixar Story*, this docuseries follows the evolution of the Disney parks from Walt Disney's earliest ideas to their newer additions, like *Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge*. *The Imagineering Story* highlights the corporate drama, engineering ingenuity, and, most importantly, creative collaboration that shaped the Disney Parks into global behemoths.

The series features unprecedented access to the "happiest place on Earth," taking us into the legendary rec room inside the Matterhorn and the vast network of underground tunnels that provides infrastructural support. Later episodes include interviews with contemporary creative partners like James Cameron and Danny Elfman, but the heart of the series comes from the Imagineers' nostalgic testimonies of the parks' early days. —*W.S.*

Where to watch *The Imagineering Story*: Disney+

**Cast: **Angela Bassett (narrator), Tom Morris, Kevin Rafferty, Tom Fitzgerald, Robert Iger

Light & Magic (2022–present)

Joe Johnston, John Dykstra, and Dave Jones in 'Light & Magic'. Lucasfilm Ltd.

What do X-wings, melting Nazis, flying bicycles, a liquid metal robot, and a charging *T. rex* all have in common? They're some of Hollywood's most iconic special effects — and they were all created by a small group of innovators at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), the special effects division of Lucasfilm. Lawrence Kasdan's docuseries tracks the rapid evolution of the entertainment industry through the illustrious work of this one company.

Though ILM's technological achievements are stunning to behold, the documentary's real joy comes from uncovering the passionate personalities that have quietly revolutionized the film industry. We see their old experimental home movies, their playful trial-and-error processes, their casual side projects (including PhotoShop and Pixar), and, most of all, their loving kinship. —*W.S.*

Where to watch *Light & Magic*: Disney+

**Cast: **George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard******

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Loki (2021–2023)

Tom Hiddleston as Loki and Sophia Di Martino as Sylvie on 'Loki'. Marvel Studios

With *Loki*, Marvel's iconic trickster finally gets center stage — alongside a slew of variants. The heady series finds an alternate version of Loki (Tom Hiddleston) who didn't — as depicted in *Avengers: Infinity War* — die at the hands of Thanos, contending with the bureaucratic Time Variance Authority, who offer him the option of getting the Sacred Timeline back in shape in exchange for sparing his life. He takes up the mission, discovering that another variant of himself is rebelling against the TVA.

The series explores the concepts of identity, free will vs. determinism, and the gray areas of good and evil, with Loki's connection with Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino) — his female variant — proving to be the show's strongest emotional through-line. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Loki*: Disney+

**Cast: **Tom Hiddleston, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Mosaku, Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino

The Mandalorian (2019–2023)

Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin/the Mandalorian on 'The Mandalorian'.

Francois Duhamel/Lucasfilm Ltd.

Amalgamating cowboy movies, samurai stories, and episodic sci-fi serials, *The Mandalorian* feels both like a natural extension of George Lucas' early work and something completely new. Set five years after the events of *Return of the Jedi*, *The Mandalorian* follows an enigmatic bounty hunter (Pedro Pascal) on his adventures as he encounters new and familiar faces, including Greef Karga (Carl Weathers), Kuiil (Nick Nolte), and Moff Gideon (Giancarlo Esposito).

One might think that a show which requires its main character to wear a helmet for 95% of his scenes might suffer from an emotional disconnect, but one of the series' greatest strengths lies in Mando's commanding physical presence. He's cool, sympathetic, and, in spite of his costuming, somehow still expressive. —*W.S.*

Where to watch *The Mandalorian*: Disney+

**Cast: **Pedro Pascal, David Acord, Katee Sackhoff, Giancarlo Esposito, Nick Nolte

Ms. Marvel (2022)

Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel on 'Ms. Marvel'. Marvel Studios

Like *Shazam!* and *Spider-Man: Homecoming*, *Ms. Marvel* is a teenage coming-of-age comedy first and a superhero story second. The series follows Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani), a bubbly Captain Marvel superfan who obtains powers of her own, but finds they don't automatically solve the problems she faces at her Jersey City high school, and at home with her tight-knit Pakistani American family.

Boasting a similar aesthetic to *Scott Pilgrim vs. the World* and *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse*, the first episode of the series features many more visual flourishes than we're used to seeing in the MCU. Kamala's thoughts appear as colorful animated sketches and text messages seamlessly integrate into the background of numerous scenes. —*W.S.*

Where to watch *Ms. Marvel*: Disney+

**Cast: **Iman Vellani, Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur

Muppets Now (2020)

Miss Piggy (voice: Eric Jacobson), Scooter (voice: David Rudman), and Pepe (voice: Bill Barretta) in 'Muppets Now'. Disney+

The Muppets leap into the digital era with a new format that targets kids who might prefer YouTube over standard broadcast. The six-episode series updates the variety show structure of the original *Muppet Show* for modern times: Instead of straightforward sketches and performances, each episode consists of several loosely connected segments that imagine each Muppet as the star of their own web series.

Each mock-series highlights the strength of its respective star — Miss Piggy is a fashion and pseudo-wellness guru, the Swedish Chef has a cooking program, Honeydew and Beaker blow stuff up, and Statler and Waldorf judge it all via a digital focus group. The series is chaotic, but it's a unique experiment that playfully lampoons the norms of the social media age. —*W.S.*

Where to watch *Muppets Now*: Disney+

**EW grade:** B+

**Cast: **Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, David Rudman

Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023–present)

Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth Chase, Aryan Simhadri as Grover Underwood, and Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson on 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians'.

Rick Riordan's book series has had multiple adaptations over the years, but none got it quite as right as this Disney+ series. Unlike the film adaptations of the early-2010s, the TV show is faithful to the source material — likely due to Riordan's involvement as a co-creator. *Percy Jackson and the Olympians* follows Percy (Walker Scobell), the demigod son of Poseidon whom Zeus accuses of stealing his Master Bolt. He must go about finding the thunderbolt in time with the threat of war weighing down on him. Despite these big stakes, as EW's critic observes, "*Percy Jackson*'s biggest achievement is how it makes Percy's coming-of-age story feel every bit as epic as the legends from Mount Olympus." Season 2 just wrapped up on Jan. 21, and the third season is expected to air before the end of 2026. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Percy Jackson and the Olympians*: Disney+

**EW grade:** B+

**Cast: **Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri

Star Wars: Visions (2021–present)

Jabba the Hutt on 'Star Wars: Visions'. Disney+/Lucasfilm Ltd.

With *Star Wars: Visions*, Lucasfilm enlisted seven Japanese animation studios to produce whatever short stories they wanted in a galaxy far, far away. The anthology isn't restricted by the main series canon — instead, each episode tells a wholly original story while drawing from the ideas, designs, and sounds that make *Star Wars* so unique. Some of the best installments are the ones that are furthest from typical *Star Wars *conventions: "The Duel" imagines a Jedi-Sith face-off in the style of feudal Japan, while "T0-B1" follows a kid droid (who looks a lot like Astro Boy) on the path to becoming a Jedi himself. —*W.S.*

Where to watch *Star Wars: Visions*: Disney+

**Cast:** Henry Golding, Lucy Liu, David Harbour, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Neil Patrick Harris

WandaVision (2021)

Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff in 'WandaVision'. Marvel Studios

Marvel's first series for Disney+ proved to be a home run, for long-term MCU fans and casual viewers alike. Following the events of *Avengers: Endgame*, Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) creates an idyllic suburban world with Vision (Paul Bettany), in which they live comfortably...until the artifice begins to show. Following classic TV sitcom tropes, their reality continues to shift, with clever homages to *The Dick Van Dyke Show*, *Bewitched*, *The Brady Bunch*, *Malcolm in the Middle*, *Modern Family*, and more. What starts as a fun trip through TV history eventually reveals itself to be the MCU version of a woman processing her grief. *WandaVision* earned critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including 23 Emmy nominations and three wins. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *WandaVision*: Disney+

**EW grade:** B+

**Cast:** Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Kathryn Hahn, Teyonah Parris, Debra Jo Rupp

The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse (2020–2022)

Mickey (voice: Chris Diamantopoulos) and Minnie Mouse (voice: Kaitlyn Robrock) on 'The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse'. Disney+

*The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse* is a modern cartoon with old-fashioned flair that reinvigorates the iconic rodent by bringing him back to his roots. The series can be viewed in any order, with the first season composed of 20 unrelated episodes all under 10 minutes in length, while the second is comprised of four 22-minute specials.

Each episode is full of kid-friendly slapstick violence and mean-spirited comedy, giving the series more in common with *Looney Tunes* and Tex Avery than with squeaky-clean Disney fare. It's also a loving tribute to the era of traditional animation, with retro designs and brief guest appearances from classic Disney characters, including Dumbo, Cinderella, and Ursula (voiced by Pat Carroll in her final role). —*W.S.*

Where to watch *The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse*: Disney+

**Cast: **Chris Diamantopoulos, Kaitlyn Robrock, Tony Anselmo, Bill Farmer, Tress MacNeille

X-Men '97 (2024–present)

(From left to right): Jubilee (voice: Holly Chou), Morph (voice: JP Karliak), Wolverine (voice: Cal Dodd), Storm (voice: Alison Sealy-Smith), Cyclops (voice: Ray Chase), Rogue (voice: Lenore Zann), Jean Grey (voice: Jennifer Hale), Gambit (voice: AJ LaCascio), Bishop (voice: Isaac Robinson-Smith), and Beast (voice: George Buza) on 'X-Men '97'.

Marvel Animation

While anxieties over the future of Marvel continue as *Avengers: Doomsday* looms, this revival of *X-Men: The Animated Series* is certainly a step in the right direction. Tapping into the nostalgia for the beloved '90s cartoon with a more modern sociopolitical edge, *X-Men '97* picks up where the original left off as the X-Men try to figure out a path forward without their leader, Professor Charles Xavier. Complicating matters further, Charles has bequeathed his school to his frenemy Magneto. With mature storytelling and a clear fondness for the comics and original series, *X-Men '97* is one of Marvel's best projects of the decade thus far. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *X-Men '97*: Disney+

**Cast: **Ray Chase, Jennifer Hale, Alison Sealy-Smith, Cal Dodd, J.P. Karliak

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