Awesome Disney Plus Series to Watch Right Now

Having only arrived in our pale existence at the end of 2019, the Disney+ platform has already caught up with the competition and now offers one of the most extensive catalogs on the market.

So yes, we find the original Disney and Pixar films that we all know, but there are also loads of series of all styles: Marvel, Star Wars, drama, comedy, documentaries, short films… in short, there’s something for everyone. And to save you from navigating blindly in this ocean of programs, here is a small selection of Disney+ gems not to be missed.

Andor

Of all the Star Wars series of the Disney + era, this one is objectively the best, and for good reason: you don’t need to be a fan of the Jedi franchise to enjoy it. Well, I am, so I liked it doubly, but Andor’s story makes almost no reference to other Star Wars stories, even if it is a prequel to the film Rogue One. All you need to know is that the Empire now controls a major part of the galaxy and that Cassian Andor, our main character, enlists in the rebellion. The rest is mostly a superb spy series with impeccable direction and a fairly serious tone that makes it all super credible. You won’t see any lightsabers, and that’s ultimately much better that way.

Dopesick

Come take a little trip to the depressing side with Dopesick, a series about an opioid-based painkiller that has ravaged a good part of the United States: OxyContin. The story is based on true events and follows both victims addicted to OxyContin, the pharmaceutical company behind this drug sold as “non-addictive”, and the investigators who do their best to ban this filth. It’s very dark and not always easy to watch, but it’s worth it if you want to see how far some pharmaceutical companies are willing to go to make a big buck (spoiler: very far). Plus, you’ll also get to watch Michael Keaton in one of his best performances, and that alone is reason enough.

The Mandalorian

Unlike Andor, it’s better to have some basic knowledge of Star Wars to follow The Mandalorian, but all I can tell you is that it’s worth it. The series takes place after the fall of the Empire, at the beginning of the First Order, and follows Din Djarin, a solitary and uncommunicative bounty hunter. This Mandalorian will cross paths with a small being with great powers that he is supposed to deliver to some not-very convenient clients, but as you can imagine, everything will not go according to plan. In short, without spoiling too much, the series is great and looks more like an intergalactic Western than a usual Star Wars episode. On the other hand, it’s as beautiful as a movie and it’s clearly a feast for the eyes.

The Bear

Want a series that’s unlike any other? A new TV experience? Then watch The Bear right away . The series, which takes place in Chicago, tells the story of Carmy, a young, highly promising chef who decides to leave the royal road to take over his recently deceased brother’s restaurant that’s about to close. The restaurant is rotten, but Carmy will put all his guts into it to make it a place that above all makes good food. We, the viewers, are then plunged into the middle of this joyful mess made up of employees who are rediscovering their profession, almost as if we were part of the brigade. It’s dirty, it’s sweaty, it’s jostling, it’s hot, it’s almost tiring to watch, but we want more.

Only Murders in the Building

Fans of whodunits like Agatha Christie and Cluedo, Only Murders in the Building is for you. The initial pitch is quite simple: in a luxurious Manhattan building, a young resident has died. Three other residents (alive, them) fans of crime podcasts will then join forces to try to find the perpetrator of the crime while creating their podcast on the current case. So we end up with Selena Gomez as a young millennial associated with two boomers played by the great Martin Short and Steve Martin, surrounded by a bunch of supporting roles all completely crazy. The mystery is great, the story is gripping, no one takes themselves seriously, and there are huge guest stars in each season. What more could you ask for?

Oussekine

On the night of December 5-6, 1986, on the sidelines of student demonstrations against a university reform project, Malik Oussekine, 22, was beaten to death by “voltigeurs” police officers (the famous ancestors of the BRAV-M). This is the story that is staged in the series, quite classic in its form, but accurate. We were all surprised to see Oussekine arrive on Disney+ (it’s not the atmosphere a priori) but we are ultimately very pleasantly surprised. To be saved for the evenings when you are in good spirits.

Desperate Housewives

You probably already know the basics of Desperate Housewives, one of the most cult series of all time. It takes place in Wisteria Lane, a small, posh American suburb. There, all the neighbors know each other. And spy on each other. And, occasionally, kill each other. It gives rise to lots of wacky stories where our heroines – four women with seemingly quiet lives – find themselves having to unite to deal with lots of not-so-great secrets that come to the surface. So yes, it’s often a bit “too much”, but that’s intentional, and the narration and characters are great so we can perfectly understand why the series has become legendary. Just talking about it makes me want to rewatch all eight seasons.

Loki

Making a whole series about the Marvel character we love to hate the most was a damn good idea, especially since the project was carried out with a nice staging and a original concept (that I will be careful not to reveal to you) that was completely outside the main plot of the MCU. A whole new universe unexpected for Marvel, and especially an original plot that partly goes outside the canonical history of Marvel films. You almost don’t need to have seen the films to appreciate Loki, and that’s a great thing.

Atlanta

This is Donald Glover’s series, aka Childish Gambino, which falls into the “comedy” category but whose episodes can regularly be quite serious and cynical. It follows two guys who want to become rappers and a whole bunch of merry pranksters who gravitate around them. Each episode has its own little thing, so stop reading this summary right now and watch Atlanta properly.

The Punisher

Back when Marvel signed a deal with Netflix, many considered The Punisher to be the best series to come out of this lucrative little partnership. Now, it’s on Disney+ that you can enjoy this little gem featuring the most brutal of superheroes. Because yes, in the series, even if Frank Castle has finished avenging his family, he decides to bring out the big guns to destroy new villains, and it’s still just as enjoyable.

Wandavision

A Marvel series with an astonishing concept that takes up the codes of a decade-old series for each episode. To give you an example, the first episode takes up those of Bewitched, and another one those of Malcolm. In terms of staging, it is therefore a mastered renewal in each episode and we dig a little deeper into the psyche of the astonishing character of Scarlet Witch, the Red Witch, who has experienced a lot of crap in her life. Honestly, it is worth watching.

Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi

Less impactful than The Mandalorian and Andor, the spin-off centered on Obi-Wan Kenobi’s journey ten years after Revenge of the Sith is still a fun program to watch. The first episodes start badly (including one of the worst car chases we’ve ever seen), but it improves as the season goes on, thanks in particular to the presence of a villainous helmeted gentleman who manages to raise the tension to its maximum. It’s far from perfect, but we still have a lot of fun, and the presence of Ewan McGregor is no stranger to that.