Like most streaming services, Disney+ has its hit original shows. While Paramount+ boasts Taylor Sheridan’s series and HBO Max offers shows like The Penguin and The White Lotus, Disney+ benefits from having both Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. These franchises generate a lot of excitement and consistently draw viewers, even if their recent projects haven’t been as consistently strong as before. However, like with any streaming platform, the quality of Disney+’s original series varies.
Here are our top 10 original series on Disney+ so far. We didn’t include documentaries, so we’re sorry to fans of The Beatles: Get Back. That also means we left out unscripted series that feel like documentaries, such as The World According to Jeff Goldblum.
10) Willow (2022-2023)
While Willow wasn’t flawless, neither was Ron Howard’s film, which later gained a dedicated cult following. The TV show had the potential to achieve the same status, but Disney took it off its streaming service in 2023, cutting its run after just one season.
It’s a shame this follow-up to the 1988 film isn’t finding an audience like the original did. It’s a delightful, lighthearted fantasy – a refreshing change of pace compared to grittier shows like The Rings of Power and House of the Dragon. It had the potential to attract a new, younger generation of fans and let them discover how talented Warwick Davis is.
9) Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
Similar to Willow, Obi-Wan Kenobi isn’t flawless. However, even its weaker moments are enjoyable simply because it’s great to see Ewan McGregor reprise his role, much like it was pleasing to see Warwick Davis return in his series.
The series features another excellent lightsaber duel between Obi-Wan and Darth Vader. Surprisingly, this doesn’t diminish the emotional impact of their reunion in A New Hope; instead, it deepens our understanding of their broken relationship, as highlighted by lines like “I am not your failure, Obi-Wan.”
8) American Born Chinese (2023)
The TV show American Born Chinese, based on Gene Luen Yang’s graphic novel, is a refreshing take on the sitcom format. While some viewers criticized its interpretation of Chinese mythology, it’s reasonable for a fantasy comedy about growing up to take creative liberties with its source material – whether that’s the original novel or the myths themselves.
This project also marked the start of Ke Huy Quan’s work with Disney, leading to his role in the second season of Loki later that year and a voice acting part as Gary De’Snake in the 2025 hit movie Zootopia 2. While the series occasionally tried to do too much, it was a commendable effort to move beyond the typical sitcom formula. Unfortunately, despite featuring Michelle Yeoh and Quan, it was cancelled after just one season.
7) Hawkeye (2021)
While Hawkeye wasn’t a leading man in a movie, he had a delightful miniseries that’s one of the most purely fun Marvel shows. It also expanded the role of Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova and, crucially, introduced Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop. Marvel should definitely feature Kate Bishop more – she’s a great character who hasn’t gotten enough attention since this show.
I’m still completely captivated by Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, and honestly, if this ends up being his final big appearance in the MCU – aside from voice work on What If…? – it feels like a really beautiful and fitting goodbye. But the best part for me is seeing him take Bishop under his wing. And even better than that? The dynamic between Bishop and Belova is just fantastic. It’s a pretty relaxed, low-pressure show for the MCU, and it’s easily the best Christmas-themed project they’ve done. Sorry, Iron Man 3, but Hawkeye takes the cake!
6) Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023-present)
The Percy Jackson and the Olympians movies seemed to be trying to recreate the success of franchises like Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings, but they didn’t quite work. Instead of becoming a hit like The Fellowship of the Ring, they ended up more like the less successful film Eragon.
The Disney+ series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, truly captures the spirit of the books. It also gets the casting just right, delivering the adaptation that fans of Rick Riordan’s series have always hoped for.
5) X-Men ’97 (2024-present)
Many fans fondly remember X-Men: The Animated Series, making it a challenge to create a new series nearly 30 years later. However, Beau DeMayo successfully delivered a worthy successor.
The show’s head writer, Beau DeMayo, was let go in March 2024, right when the series premiered, which could mean quality will decline. Fortunately, he also wrote the second season, so any major issues are more likely to appear in Season 3. However, DeMayo wasn’t the only reason X-Men ’97 is so good. The show also features stunning animation reminiscent of the original series, and the action is impressively done. With plenty of source material in the comics to explore themes of discrimination, it’s hoped the show will hold steady rather than drop significantly in quality.
4) The Mandalorian (2019-2023)
While Season 3 wasn’t particularly memorable, The Mandalorian overall is a significant show, especially considering its role in making Disney+ popular. The reveal of Baby Yoda at the end of the first episode was a pivotal moment, instantly turning Disney+ series into must-watch events.
There’s a lot that works well in The Mandalorian. Jon Favreau clearly understands and loves the original Star Wars trilogy, and he’s captured that same feeling in this show. The directors, like Bryce Dallas Howard, did a fantastic job with each episode, and the supporting actors – especially Carl Weathers, Amy Sedaris, and Bill Burr – were perfectly cast. But the show’s true strength lies in Pedro Pascal’s voice performance and the incredibly lifelike puppetry used to bring Grogu to life – it’s both charming and convincing. Hopefully, The Mandalorian & Grogu will recapture the excitement of its first two seasons.
3) Loki (2021-2023)
Loki was arguably a more compelling villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe than even Thanos. He was a complex character with many sides, and surprisingly, viewers often felt sympathy for him, even when he was being cruel and power-hungry.
When Loki appeared, he profoundly changed the character, but in a way that felt natural and believable. This installment of the MCU—whether on the big or small screen—is particularly touching, largely thanks to the wonderful chemistry between Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson.
2) WandaVision (2021)
It’s difficult to see Disney+’s Marvel shows ever topping their initial successes. WandaVision was a truly original and boldly creative show from start to finish.
The show brilliantly uses and plays with familiar sitcom styles from throughout television history. Its exploration of grief is deeply moving and connects with viewers, and the story behind the town itself is one of the most fascinating ideas Marvel has presented so far. While Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness didn’t fully capitalize on the show’s storyline, it doesn’t take away from how effectively Wanda Maximoff’s character journey unfolded in Westview. Finally, Kathryn Hahn’s performance as Agatha Harkness is among the very best in the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe.
1) Andor (2022-2025)
Disney’s recent Star Wars films have been inconsistent in quality, to say the least. While opinions vary, many fans consider Rogue One: A Star Wars Story to be the strongest of the five movies. However, the series Andor is widely regarded as being far superior, exceeding Rogue One by a significant margin.
This is Disney+’s best original series. Every episode feels important, and the two seasons are perfectly paced, ending at the right moment. Even if you already know how the story goes, the exceptional writing will keep you hooked from beginning to end. It’s the high point of Disney’s Star Wars era, and it’s hard to imagine anything surpassing it.
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