All it took was half a decade for Disney Plus to become a must-watch streaming platform. Sure, having Walt Disney's name on anything pretty much ensures it'll experience some level of success. But considering how crowded the streaming landscape is with all sorts of shows begging for your attention, the Mouse House-owned streamer has earned its spot among heavy hitters like Netflix.
In other words, it's one of the best streaming services out there. I mean, where else can you find Andor, Bluey and Daredevil hanging out all under one roof? Nowhere. When you add all the Marvel and Star Wars titles to the equation, the epic-ness of the streamer's library truly comes into focus.
Those shows aside, Disney Plus also features an array of Disney classics and original titles well worth your time. Do you want family-friendly shows, educational docuseries or fun reality programs? They're all here.
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Disney/Pixar Dream Productions Dream Productions takes place between the events of Inside Out and Inside Out 2 and heads back into the mind of young Riley. Instead of focusing on her emotions, this four-episode mockumentary-style series delves into the production company in charge of her dreams. As Riley grows, her emotions require extra processing, and that's where the folks at Dream Productions come in. Paula Pell and Richard Ayoade star; the voices of Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Tony Hale, Lewis Black and Phyllis Smith are also featured.
Marvel Ironheart The newest Marvel series to hit Disney Plus takes place following the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and follows Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) as she creates her own suit of armor inspired by Tony Stark's. Part coming-of-age story and part journey of self-discovery, the series finds the brilliant young woman grappling the with intersection of magic and technology while striving to find her place in the world.
National Geographic Underdogs You may be used to animal series narrated by the likes of, say, Sir. Richard Attenborough or Morgan Freeman, to add gravitas to the informative program. Underdogs takes a different route. Ryan Reynolds takes the voice-over helm on this one to explore Mother Nature's odd creatures. Misfits to some, weirdos to others, the Deadpool star gives these quirky animals their due in this fun series.
Des Willie/Lucasfilm Ltd. Andor Simply put, I think Andor is the best Star Wars series Disney Plus has made. The program ditches the flashy, and often clichéd, production values of its predecessors and goes all-in on some intense ground-level storytelling. Expanding the story of the characters featured in the one-off film Rogue One, Andor comes through with the emotional stakes thanks to its smart writing and the excellent performances of its cast. Phenomenal stuff, right here.
Giovanni Rufino/Marvel Television Daredevil: Born Again Daredevil: Born Again finds Matt Murdock once again fighting for justice, both in the courtroom and on the streets. The series acts as a reboot of sorts and reunites Charlie Cox with Vincent D'Onofrio's (who reprises his role as Wilson Fisk) to once again battle for the soul of Hell's Kitchen. Check out our bone-crushing review of the series.
Marvel Animation Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man A new spin on Spider-Man lore unfolds in the streamer's new animated series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. The show, presented in a nostalgic animation style, explores a different timeline in which Peter Parker (Hudson Thames) is mentored by Norman Osborn (Colman Domingo), who you may know better as the villainous Green Goblin. This'll be interesting.
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