Disney+ celebrates five years with popular original shows
Disney+ is celebrating its fifth anniversary on March 24. Since its launch in the UK, it has introduced many popular TV shows. Some, like The Bear and Abbott Elementary, have won many awards. Today, we highlight some of the best shows available on the platform. Only Murders In the Building features Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short as tenants turned amateur sleuths in a New York apartment. Their true crime podcast becomes part of a thrilling murder mystery. The Bear stars Jeremy Allen White as a chef who returns home after his brother's death. He runs the family's sandwich shop, facing high tension and personal struggles, all while navigating the kitchen with his sous-chef, Ayo Edebiri. Shogun, based on a 1975 book, tells the tale of an English sailor in 1600s Japan. The drama focuses on the complex politics of feudal lords and Portuguese missionaries, showcasing an impressive Japanese cast. Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary set in a struggling Philadelphia public school. The show highlights teachers' lives with humor and heart, bringing attention to the challenges they face. Agatha All Along features Kathryn Hahn as a witch on a journey to regain her magic after WandaVision. It's a unique and entertaining addition to the Marvel universe. Grey's Anatomy continues to be a popular medical drama, centered around Meredith Grey and her relationships at Seattle Grace Hospital over twenty seasons. Atlanta follows Earn, played by Donald Glover, as he helps his cousin become a hip-hop star. The show combines surreal storytelling with a unique style, earning critical acclaim. The Mandalorian kickstarted Disney+'s Star Wars series. Pedro Pascal plays a bounty hunter on a journey with a mysterious child, bringing exciting adventures to fans. Andor tells the story of Cassian Andor, a thief who joins the Rebellion. The show dives deep into the Empire's workings and has received praise for its compelling narrative. What We Do In The Shadows adapts a New Zealand film into a funny mockumentary about inept vampires living in New York. Their bumbling adventures offer plenty of laughs. Finally, Reservation Dogs follows four Native American teens navigating life on an Oklahoma reservation after losing a friend. Filled with humor and heart, it stands out as an underrated gem.