What to watch on Disney Plus: The best shows streaming right now

Thanks to a growing roster of shows from Marvel (your Agatha All Alongs) and the Star Wars camp (your Andors), along with a cache of beloved series, from Alias to Abbott Elementary, there are plenty of gems on this streamer worth watching beyond classic Disney films. To help figure out where to start, we present the best ones on the platform right now.

Note: This list was updated on January 21, 2025. 

January spotlight: Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

Stars: Jude Law, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Robert Timothy Smith, Nick Frost, Kerry Condon, Kelly Macdonald

Number of seasons: 1

Set five years after the Galactic Empire's fall, the fun coming-of-age drama Skeleton Crew follows four teens who get lost in the galaxy, go on different adventures, and face off against the mysterious Jod (Jude Law). As The A.V. Club notes, this show is "arguably the purest expression of Star Wars as a franchise in years." The first season of the series wrapped up in January.

Abbott Elementary (ABC: 2021-)

Stars: Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, Janelle James, William Stanford Davis

Number of seasons: 4

Abbott Elementary made a splash when it premiered on ABC in 2021. Since then, the workplace sitcom has earned praise from fans and critics for a good reason. Quinta Brunson's series unpacks the lives of school teachers of an underfunded Philadelphia public school. The mockumentary format recalls The Office and Parks And Recreation, but Abbott has wisely carved its own space in the genre. Season four airs on Wednesday nights and drops on Disney+ and Hulu the next day.

The Acolyte (Disney: 2024)

Stars: Amandla Stenberg, Charlie Barnett, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Jodie Turner-Smith, Carrie-Anne Moss, Dafne Keen, Rebecca Henderson

Number of seasons: 1

The Acolyte introduces a roster of impressive new characters to the Star Wars universe. The show extends the franchise but also stands on its own two feet as a murder mystery, with Jedi master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) investigating crimes that lead him back to his former Padawan, Osha (Amandla Stenberg). Created by Russian Doll’s Leslye Headland, The Acolyte’s first and only season closed out last summer.

Agatha All Along (Disney+: 2024)

Stars: Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, Aubrey Plaza, Patti LuPone, Ali Ahn, Sasheer Zamata, Debra JoRupp

Number of seasons: 1

This fun WandaVision spin-off digs into Agatha Harkness' dark history as she walks down the Witches Road with a new coven. The show also boasts Joe Locke's portrayal of a major MCU character, Kathryn Hahn and Aubrey Plaza's sizzling chemistry, and some delightful original music.

Agent Carter (ABC: 2015-2016)

Stars: Hayley Atwell, James D’Arcy, Enver Gjokaj, Shea Wigham, Chad Michael Murray

Number of seasons: 2

One of Marvel’s best offerings was canceled far too quickly. Airing alongside Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D., this one centers on Hayley Atwell’s Peggy Carter in 1946 when she worked for Howard Stark, a.k.a. Tony’s father, and teamed up with his butler, Edwin Jarvis. The show allowed Peggy to flesh out the character beyond Captain America’s love interest and delivered a fun, exciting two seasons.

Alias (ABC: 2001-2006)

Stars: Jennifer Garner, Michael Vartan, Ron Rifkin, Victor Garber, Carl Lumbly, Kevin Weisman, David Anders

Number of seasons: 5

In J.J. Abrams’ sci-fi action thriller, Jennifer Garner stars as Sydney Bristow, a CIA double agent who has to conceal her identity from her loved ones. She assumes—you guessed it—multiple aliases to carry out her missions. Alias won several awards during its run and inspired a video game and novel spin-offs. And much like Sarah Michelle Gellar with Buffy The Vampire Slayer, the show cemented Garner as a 2000s action star.

American Born Chinese (Disney+: 2023)

Stars: Ben Wang, Yeo Yann Yann, Jimmy Liu, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Daniel Wu, Stephanie Hsu, Sydney Taylor

Number of seasons: 1

American Born Chinese, an adaptation of Gene Luen Yang’s beloved graphic novel, explores the coming-of-age and friendship between Asian American teen Jin Wang and high-school newcomer Wei-Chen, who arrives from heaven because a war is brewing between the gods. (Jin might just hold the power to stop them.) The show also features a reunion between Everything Everywhere All At Once‘s Yeoh, Quan, and Hsu.

Andor (Disney+: 2022-)

Stars: Diego Luna, Adria Arjona, Kyle Soller, Fiona Shaw, Stellan Skarsgård, Genevieve O’Reilly, Faye Marsay, Denise Gough

Number of seasons: 1

Andor has helped revitalize our faith in Star Wars TV shows. Created by Tony Gilroy, the sci-fi action drama is set five years before the events of Rogue One and depicts how thief-turned-rebel-spy Cassian Andor’s journey eventually came to join the Rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Season two arrives this year.

The Bear (Hulu: 2022-)

Stars: Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Liza Colón-Zayas, Lionel Boyce, Abby Elliott

Number of seasons: 3

Christopher Storer's fantastic series follows chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, who moves back to Chicago to run his family’s Italian beef sandwich shop after the death of his brother. In the show’s third season, which dropped last June, the staff struggles to run their revamped fine-dining restaurant. Season four debuts in 2025.

Black-ish (ABC: 2014-2022)

Stars: Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi, Laurence Fishburne, Jennifer Lewis, Marcus Scribner, Marsai Martin, Miles Brown

Number of seasons: 8

Kenya Barris has had an interesting career path over the past decade, but his contribution to pop culture with Black-ish is immense. The family sitcom remained entertaining and heartfelt throughout its eight seasons, with terrific performances (especially from Ross). It was groundbreaking in its portrayal of a Black family, and while the show led to the spin-offs and a prequel, the original reigns supreme.

Bluey (Disney Junior: 2018-)

Stars: Claudia O’Doherty, Lin Manuel-Miranda, Rose Byrne, Megan Washington, Ian McFadyen, Anthony Field, Robert Irwin

Number of seasons: 3

Australian kids program Bluey has kind of taken over the world. The International Emmy-winning series features an anthropomorphic six-year-old puppy who lives with her family as they embark on imaginative adventures together. With overarching coming-of-age themes, Bluey is also an excellent depiction of Australian culture. And it has managed to find a thriving global audience.

Daredevil (Netflix: 2015-2018)

Stars: Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Toby Leonard Moore, Rosario Dawson, Élodie Yung, Jay Ali, Jon Bernthal

Number of seasons: 3

Netflix’s loss is Disney+’s gain. The latter nabbed rights to the streamer’s Marvel TV shows in 2022, including arguably the best one, Daredevil. The action drama centers on Matt Murdock, a lawyer by day and vigilante by night in New York City, who attempts to take down Wilson Fisk’s criminal empire. The highly anticipated Daredevil: Born Again arrives in March.

Doctor Who (Disney+: 2024-)

Stars: Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Indira Varma, Jonathan Groff, Jinkx Monsoon, Yasmin Finney, Golda Rosheuvel, Varada Sethu, Jemma Redgrave

Number of seasons: 1 (plus a Christmas special)

Doctor Who’s latest season officially launched Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor, a.k.a. a time-traveling alien who uses the TARDIS to go on adventures with his companion, Ruby Sunday. (His missions include meeting the Beatles in 1963, going to a war-torn planet, and, yes, battling goblins.). The A.V. Club‘s review notes that the show works because of Gatwa’s “wide-eyed enthusiasm and buttery-smooth charm.” The show's most recent Christmas special arrived in December.

Echo (Disney+/Hulu: 2024)

Stars: Alaqua Cox, Devery Jacobs, Chaske Spencer, Tantoo Cardinal, Vincent D’Onofrio, Graham Greene, Cody Lightning, Zahn McClarnon, Charlie Cox

Number of seasons: 1

Echo focuses more on character-driven stories over the larger MCU canon. After debuting in Hawkeye, Maya Lopez's spin-off dwells on her ancestry, powers, family connections in Oklahoma, and complicated bond with D’Onofrio’s Fisk. It’s positively different from recent MCU fare, which automatically grants it some bonus points in our book.

Genius (National Geographic: 2018-)

Stars: Geoffrey Rush, Antonio Banderas, Cynthia Erivo, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Aaron Pierre, Ron Cephas Jones, Courtney B. Vance, Robert Sheehan

Number of seasons: 4

Each season of the anthology series Genius delves into the life and mind of a notable figure. So far, the biographical show has tackled Albert Einstein, Pablo Picasso, and Aretha Franklin. The most recent installment, which wrapped up in February 2024, put a spotlight on the lives of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.

Goosebumps (Disney+/Hulu: 2023-)

Stars: Justin Long, Rachael Harris, Rob Huebel, Isa Briones, David Schwimmer, Ana Ortiz

Number of seasons: 2

Don't let anyone stop you from having a bit of spooky fun with Goosebumps, Rob Letterman’s YA anthology series that finds chilling ways to bring R.L. Stine's  stories back to life. The show's second season, led by David Schwimmer and Ana Ortiz, arrived in January.

Gravity Falls (Disney Channel/Disney XD: 2012-2016)

Stars: Jason Ritter, Kristen Schaal, Alex Hirsch, Linda Cardellini, J.K. Simmons

Number of seasons: 2

Despite airing only for two seasons, the animated show received critical and fan acclaim for good reason. The surreal mystery comedy charts the lives of twins Dipper and Mabel Pines, who spend the summer with their great-uncle (er, “Grunkle”) in Gravity Falls, Oregon. They help him run “The Mystery Shack,” a tourist trap while investigating local paranormal incidents.

Hawkeye (Disney+: 2021)

Stars: Hailee Steinfeld, Jeremy Renner, Vera Farmiga, Tony Dalton, Fra Fee, Alaqua Cox, Linda Cardellini, Vincent D’Onofrio, Zahn McClarnon

Number of seasons: 1

Hawkeye not only brings Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton back but also does an effective job of introducing his next-in-line. The six-episode series sees a young Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) confront enemies from her family’s past and ends up aiding Clint in fighting his demons. The show also marks the return of D’Onofrio’s Kingpin and Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova (from Black Widow).

Jessica Jones (Netflix: 2015-2019)

Stars: Krysten Ritter, David Tennant, Rachael Taylor, Mike Colter, Wil Traval, Erin Moriarty, Carrie-Anne Moss, Eka Darville

Number of seasons: 3

Like Daredevil, Jessica Jones is another gritty Netflix original. Ritter plays a superhero with PTSD who now works as a private investigator. Her past comes back to haunt her when her nemesis Kilgrave (Tennant) returns to wreak havoc. Over three seasons, Jessica Jones delivers a complex and sharp female hero—and it also lets Tennant make a meal out of his villainous performance.

Loki (Disney+: 2021-)

Stars: Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino, Wunmi Mosaku, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Eugene Cordero, Tara Strong, Jonathan Majors

Number of seasons: 2

If any Avengers character deserves a spin-off, it’s Loki. Set after Endgame, an alternate Loki (Hiddleston), who accidentally creates a new timeline after stealing the Tesseract, is brought to the bureaucratic Time Variance Authority. He is given a chance to stop a bigger threat. The episodes also introduce various Lokis, from Sophia Di Martino’s Sylvie to a kid Loki to an alligator one. Brace yourself for a lot of time jumping, jet-ski talk, and an unexpected romance.

The Mandalorian (Disney+: 2019-)

Stars: Pedro Pascal, Carl Weathers, Nick Nolte, Taika Waititi, Timothy Olyphant, Giancarlo Esposito, Amy Sedaris

Number of seasons: 3

Jon Favreau’s Space Western The Mandalorian was Disney+’s first live-action Star Wars venture. (We can all thank the show for gifting us with Baby Yoda, a.k.a. Grogu, among other things.) Set five years before 1983’s Return Of The Jedi, The Mandalorian follows bounty hunter Din Djarin, who was hired by Imperial forces to retrieve Grogu. Instead, they go on the run so Din can protect the baby. While looking to reunite Baby Yoda with his kind, the duo travels to Mandalore so Din can redeem himself for the transgression of removing his helmet. Several Star Wars actors have reprised their roles, however briefly. (The most notable is Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker in season two.)

Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (ABC: 2013-2020)

Stars: Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Chloe Bennet, Elizabeth Henstridge, Iain De Caestecker, Brett Dalton, Henry Simmons, Natalia Cordova-Buckley

Number of seasons: 6

It might have launched a decade ago, but Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. feels like it lived in a bubble before the Marvel Cinematic Universe expanded to include movie stars, multiverses, and variants. Phil Coulson, who's revived by S.H.I.E.L.D. after Loki kills him in The Avengers, puts together a team to take on strange cases, including fighting Hydra (ah, the good old days) and the race of Inhumans. It’s six seasons of workplace-action comedy that stand the test of time.

Ms. Marvel (Disney+: 2022-)

Stars: Iman Vellani, Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Rish Shah, Zenobia Shroff, Arian Moayed, Laith Nakli, Nimrat Bucha

Number of seasons: 1  

Ms. Marvel launched MCU’s first Muslim superhero, Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani), who also appeared in 2023’s The Marvels alongside Brie Larson and Teyonah Parris. In the series, the Pakistani American teen gains superpowers through her grandmother’s bangles and delves into her family history during 1947’s India-Pakistan partition. The cast and creators mostly hail from South Asian backgrounds, lending much-needed authenticity to a TV show of this magnitude.

The Muppet Show (ABC: 1976-1981)

Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Louise Gold, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, Jerry Nelson

Number of seasons: 5

Who doesn’t want to see Kermit the Frog pretend to be the showrunner of a sketch series? Jim Henson’s iconic treat is interspersed with recurring bits, musical numbers, and plotlines taking place backstage. Expect a roster of celebrity guests and consider it a perfect throwback—or a great way to introduce the characters to kids.

The Owl House (Disney Channel: 2020-2023)

Stars: Wendie Malick, Mae Whitman, Sarah-Nicole Robles, Alex Hirsch, Tati Gabrielle, Isaac Ryan Brown

Number of seasons: 3

Dana Terrace’s Peabody-winning animated fantasy series The Owl House centers on a Dominican American teen who stumbles into a demon realm and befriends a witch. Despite possessing no magic, she pursues her lifelong dream of becoming a witch herself and finds a family in an unlikely setting. Compared to other shows on Disney Channel, this one broke barriers with its LGBTQ+ representation by focusing on same-sex couples and non-binary characters.

Percy Jackson & The Olympians (Disney+: 2023-)

Stars: Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Glynn Turman, Jason Mantzoukas, Megan Mullaly, Virginia Kull, Suzanne Cryer

Number of seasons: 1

The Disney+ Percy Jackson series is delightful because it feels true to Rick Riordan’s books in the best ways (age-appropriate casting, inclusive stories, etc.). In the show, 12-year-old Greek demigod Percy races against time with the help of his friends to master his powers before Zeus destroys the world. Season two is expected to kick off in 2025.

The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder (Disney+: 2022-)

Stars: Kyla Pratt, Karen Malina White, Aiden Dodson, Carlos Alazraquiu

Number of seasons: 2

Created by Bruce W. Smith and Ralph Farquhar, Louder And Prouder is a revival of Disney Channel’s The Proud Family, which aired from 2001 to 2005. The delightful animated series follows 16-year-old Penny Proud (Kyla Pratt) and her family, who are now navigating their lives in the 2020s. Expect Penny to face challenges alongside returning characters like Suga Mama, Michael, Dijonay, Zoey, and LaCienega.

Renegade Nell (Disney+: 2024)

Stars: Louisa Harland, Joely Richardson, Nick Mohammed, Adrian Lester, Frank Dillane, Pip Torrens, Enyi Okoronkwo

Number of seasons: 1

In Sally Wainwright’s latest series, star Louisa Harland plays a lovable swashbuckler, Nell Jackson. She’s framed for murder and forced to go on the run, so she decides to become the most feared highwaywoman that 18th-century England has ever seen. Her plans go for a toss when she crosses paths with a magical spirit, Billy Blind (Mohammed), who helps her realize her true potential and destiny.

She-Hulk: Attorney At Law (Disney+: 2022-)

Stars: Tatiana Maslany, Ginger Gonzaga, Josh Segarra, Jameela Jamil, Mark Ruffalo, Charlie Cox, Tim Roth, Renée Elise Goldsberry

Number of seasons: 1

She-Hulk is one of Marvel’s most low-stakes yet entertaining shows. The half-hour legal comedy brings Bruce Banner’s cousin, Jennifer Walters (Maslany), to the forefront. She turns into a Hulk after a blood contamination incident and attempts to live a relatively normal life—be an attorney, go on dates, attend weddings, etc.—while duking it out with often ridiculous villains like Jamil’s Titania.

The Simpsons (Fox: 1989-)

Stars: Nancy Cartwright, Julie Kavner, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer

Number of seasons: 36

Matt Groening’s satirical animated sitcom has etched its name in American television legacy for life. And at the moment, it's also the longest-running sitcom of all time. The A.V. Club notes: “The show even captured a culture so effectively that it built its own living, breathing universe that’s currently nattering away in millions of smartphones—this is no ‘meh’ achievement. The Simpsons is cromulent, plain and simple, and we are all embiggened for having it in our lives.”

A Small Light (Disney+: 2023) 

Stars: Bel Powley, Joe Cole, Amira Casar, Liev Schreiber, Ashley Brooke, Billie Boullet

Number of seasons: 1

A Small Light was one of 2023’s hidden treasures. Co-created by Tony Phelan and Joan Rater, the biographical drama is set during World War II and follows Secretary Miep Gies, who helps her Jewish employer Otto Frank, his family, and other refugees go into hiding.

WandaVision (Disney+: 2021)

Stars: Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Kathryn Hahn, Randall Park, Teyonah Parris, Debra Jo Rupp, Kat Dennings, Asif Ali

Number of seasons: 1

WandaVision set a high bar for Disney+Marvel shows. The series is the aftermath of Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) dealing with Vision's (Paul Bettany) demise. She uses her powers to mind control an entire New Jersey town called Westview and bring Vision back to life. Kathryn Hahn makes her MCU debut as a witch, Agatha Harkness. WandaVision subverts the genre by using old-school sitcom templates to tell unique stories.

What If...? (Disney+: 2021-2024)

Stars: Jeffrey Wright, Hayley Atwell, Lake Bell, Michael Douglas, Kurt Russell, Jon Favreau, Karen Gillan, Kat Dennings, Jeff Goldblum, Jude Law, Cate Blanchett

Number of seasons: 3

Marvel’s first animated series on Disney+ asks the eternal question: What if the MCU was completely different than we know it? And thus, a title was born. What If…? is narrated by Jeffrey Wright’s The Watcher, an extraterrestrial species whose job is to observe the multiverse but never interfere. It means, in a different universe, we see Peggy Carter as Captain America and Hank Pym’s adventures as Ant-Man.

X-Men ’97 (Disney+: 2024-)

Stars: Ray Chase, Jennifer Hale, J.P. Karliak, Cal Todd, Alison Sealy-Smith, Lenore Zann, George Buza, A. J. LoCascio

Number of seasons: 1

Created by Beau DeMayo, X-Men ’97 is a thrilling, fun reboot of Fox’s X-Men: The Animated Series. The show picks up after the events of the original, in which Professor Charles Xavier “died.” So now, Scott Summers (a.k.a. Cyclops) is in charge—until Magneto takes over for a bit. The animated series brings back all our favorite mutants, including Jean Grey, Rogue, Gambit, Beast, Wolverine, Jubilee, Storm, and Morph. The show has been renewed for a second and third season.