Updated April 2026
Best TV Shows on Disney+ UK
13 essential picks across Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and the Star hub — chosen for quality, rewatchability, and range. From prestige drama to children's animation that adults actually enjoy.
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Disney & Pixar
The original Disney animation vault plus modern originals. Disney+ is the only place to watch every Disney and Pixar film and series, including newer originals made exclusively for the platform.
Bluey
A six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy and her family navigate everyday life in Brisbane. Each five-minute episode explores a moment of childhood — imaginative play, sibling friction, parental anxiety — with disarming emotional intelligence.
Why we recommend it
Genuinely one of the best-written TV shows of the past decade, for any audience. Adults frequently find themselves more invested than their children. The jokes operate on two levels and the characterisation of the parents is unusually honest.
The Owl House
A quirky human teenager accidentally lands in a demon realm and apprentices under a rebellious witch. Equal parts coming-of-age story and magical adventure, with a serialised mythology that deepens across every season.
Why we recommend it
The best Disney Channel animated series in years, and notably progressive in its storytelling. The world-building is inventive, the stakes feel real, and the final season — packed into three specials — sticks the landing. Excellent for teenagers and adults who enjoy animated fantasy.
Gravity Falls
Twin siblings Dipper and Mabel spend the summer with their great-uncle in a small Oregon town hiding genuinely supernatural secrets. A puzzle-box mystery series with a warm heart and sharp comedy.
Why we recommend it
Completed at two seasons with a planned ending — rare for animation. Every episode rewards re-watching, with background gags and coded messages hidden throughout. Holds up brilliantly for adults returning to it as well as newcomers.
Marvel
Disney+ is home to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's TV slate, from interconnected event series to standalone character studies. The quality is uneven across the full catalogue, so these are the genuine highlights.
Loki
The God of Mischief is apprehended by the Time Variance Authority — a bureaucratic organisation that polices the sacred timeline — and recruited to help investigate a variant of himself. The second season expands the mythology significantly.
Why we recommend it
The best Marvel Disney+ series by a clear margin. Tom Hiddleston has inhabited this character across fifteen years of films and the additional space of a TV series suits him perfectly. The second season's finale is among the best single episodes Marvel has produced.
Agatha All Along
Agatha Harkness — the villain of WandaVision — assembles a coven of witches to walk the Witches' Road, a deadly gauntlet of trials offering magical power to those who survive. A witty, horror-inflected spinoff.
Why we recommend it
Kathryn Hahn is exceptional, and the show leans fully into its campy witchy tone rather than trying to be another straightforward superhero story. Works well without having seen WandaVision, though fans of that series get considerably more. One of the strongest recent entries in the MCU TV slate.
Daredevil: Born Again
Matt Murdock returns to Hell's Kitchen as both the lawyer and masked vigilante Daredevil. A darker, more grounded take on the character that picks up threads from the acclaimed Netflix run.
Why we recommend it
The most street-level, grounded Marvel series on Disney+. Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio (as Kingpin) have outstanding chemistry, and the show benefits from the creative freedom of the Star hub's more adult content rating. Essential for fans of the original Netflix Daredevil.
Star Wars
Disney+ is the exclusive home of new Star Wars content. The quality has ranged widely across the streaming era, but the best entries rival anything in the saga.
Andor
A prequel to Rogue One following Cassian Andor and the early days of the Rebel Alliance. A grounded, politically rich story about revolution, surveillance, and ordinary people pushed to resist an authoritarian regime.
Why we recommend it
The best Star Wars content in decades — and one of the best pieces of science fiction television in any era. Creator Tony Gilroy (Michael Clayton, the Bourne series) brings a literary seriousness to the material. Crucially, it works perfectly for viewers who have never engaged with Star Wars at all.
The Mandalorian
A lone bounty hunter operating on the outer edges of the galaxy after the fall of the Empire takes in a mysterious child with unusual powers. The series that launched Disney+ as a platform and introduced Grogu — "Baby Yoda" — to the world.
Why we recommend it
The essential starting point for Disney+ Star Wars. The first two seasons are exceptional — atmospheric, character-driven, and creatively inventive. An accessible entry point for those who bounced off the sequel trilogy, and a genuine crowd-pleaser for existing fans.
Ahsoka
Ahsoka Tano — one of Star Wars' most beloved characters from The Clone Wars animated series — faces a new threat as the remnants of the Empire seek to return a dangerous enemy from exile.
Why we recommend it
The most direct adaptation of the animated universe into live action. Rosario Dawson is compelling in the lead role and the visual scope is impressive. Fans of The Clone Wars and Rebels will find the payoffs significant. New viewers may need a quick recap but the show is serviceable standalone watching.
Star
The Star hub carries content from FX, ABC, Freeform, and 20th Century Studios — the general entertainment layer of Disney+ in the UK. It contains some of the best TV currently available on any streaming platform.
The Bear
A former fine-dining chef returns to Chicago to run his late brother's sandwich shop. A relentlessly tense, funny, and emotionally devastating portrait of grief, ambition, and the brutal reality of the restaurant industry.
Why we recommend it
One of the best television shows of the 2020s, on any platform. The ensemble is extraordinary — Jeremy Allen White leads a cast that includes Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Lionel Boyce at their very best. Season two's episode "Fishes" is among the finest single hours of television in recent memory.
Only Murders in the Building
Three mismatched true crime podcast obsessives — a washed-up TV actor, a failed Broadway composer, and a young artist — investigate murders in their Manhattan apartment building. Warm, witty, and brilliantly written.
Why we recommend it
Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez are a remarkable trio. The show has an unusually generous spirit — it is funny without being cruel and clever without being smug. Each season introduces a new mystery and guest cast, keeping the formula fresh across multiple series.
Abbott Elementary
A mockumentary set in an underfunded Philadelphia public school, following a group of dedicated but under-resourced teachers. Created by and starring Quinta Brunson, who plays an idealistic second-grade teacher.
Why we recommend it
The best American workplace sitcom since the peak years of The Office and Parks and Recreation. Enormously warm-hearted without being saccharine, with a superb ensemble and sharp, politically aware writing about the reality of public education. Completely accessible from episode one.
Atlanta
Earn Marks manages his cousin Alfred — who is beginning to break through as a rapper — in Atlanta's music scene. Surreal, unpredictable, and unlike anything else on television.
Why we recommend it
Donald Glover's singular vision results in episodes that function as short films, horror stories, satire, and social commentary, often within the same half-hour. The second season, "Robbin' Season," is the high point — dense, strange, and genuinely moving. Four complete seasons, all available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many TV shows are on Disney+ UK?
Disney+ UK offers over 10,000 episodes of TV content across all its brands — Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and the Star hub. The exact number changes as new originals are added and licences expire, but the library spans children's animation, adult drama, documentaries, and flagship franchise series.
Is Disney+ worth it in the UK?
Yes, particularly if you watch more than one of its key brands. The Standard with Ads plan at £4.99/month is the cheapest paid streaming option in the UK and includes the full catalogue. If you have children, Disney+ is almost essential — the Disney and Pixar libraries alone are unmatched. If you watch Marvel, Star Wars, or shows like The Bear and Only Murders in the Building via the Star hub, the value is excellent. It is less compelling if you only want adult drama without any franchise interest.
What is the Star hub on Disney+ UK?
Star is Disney's general entertainment brand on Disney+ in the UK and other international markets. It carries content from ABC, FX, Freeform, 20th Century Studios, and more — including acclaimed shows like The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, Abbott Elementary, and Atlanta. Think of it as Disney's equivalent to Netflix's broader adult drama and comedy library.
What are the best Marvel shows on Disney+?
Loki is the critical and fan favourite, offering the most ambitious storytelling and best character work of any Marvel series. Agatha All Along is the best recent addition — a witty, horror-inflected spinoff that rewards WandaVision fans. Daredevil: Born Again brings the acclaimed street-level hero back with darker, more grounded storytelling. WandaVision remains a bold and strange experiment worth watching for Marvel fans.
What are the best Star Wars shows on Disney+?
Andor is widely considered the best piece of Star Wars content in decades — a mature, politically grounded spy thriller that works brilliantly even if you have never watched Star Wars. The Mandalorian is the essential starting point for Disney+ Star Wars, introducing Grogu and re-establishing the franchise. Ahsoka expands the animated universe into live action for fans of The Clone Wars and Rebels.
Can I watch Disney+ on my TV?
Yes. Disney+ is available on Samsung, LG, Sony Bravia, and most major smart TVs from 2016 onwards. It also works on Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast with Google TV, Roku, Sky Glass, and Sky Stream. Games consoles (PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S) are also supported, as are iPhones, iPads, Android devices, and web browsers on Mac and Windows.
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