The Best Shows And Films To Watch On Disney+ Before Summer Ends
As the summer months draw to a close you might start to find yourself starting to think about settling back in to ‘normal life’ – but not just yet.
With another few weeks of freedom before school, college and everyday responsibilities take up our time, it’s time for selfless self-care the only way we know how – binging some amazing entertainment on streaming.
Whether you’re watching solo after your days in the sun, inviting friends around to watch together or downloading an episode for your last summer flight of the season, we’ve pulled together a list of some of the BEST shows and films to enjoy exclusively on Disney+.
From laugh out loud comedies to murder mysteries, there is literally something for everyone so you can keep entertained all summer long. We’ve pulled some fan favourites and some underrated gems you may have missed, so read on if you want to find your new favourite.
Rivals
Is this one of the sexiest shows out there? Probably. Following the bitter rivalry between Rupert Campbell Black (played by Alex Hassell) and Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant) Rivals takes place in the 1980s during the television boom. It’s sultry, sexy, hilarious and a little bit dangerous. What’s not to love?
Only Murders In The Building
There is a lot more to this show than the incredible chemistry between Martin Short, Selena Gomez and Steve Martin but it would be remiss of us not to mention that incredible cast.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan, or you’ve never caught an episode, now is the perfect time to get back in to OMITB as Season 6 is on the way. The series follows a group of neighbours who bond over their love of true-crime and take a stab at investigating (and becoming suspects in) a real-life murder case. It’s a wholly entertaining who-done-it with incredible chemistry, comedy and some amazing special guests.
The Testaments
Set 15 years after the events of Margaret Atwood’s acclaimed The Handmaid’s Tale, The Testaments is a riveting dystopian thriller that will set your heart racing while simultaneously challenging your thoughts and views on the world.
Set in the dystopian universe of the Republic Of Gilead, we follow Agnes and Daisy, a new generation of young women who are growing up in a world where women are forced to follow strict obedience, arranged marriages and religious oppression.
An incredibly powerful show that we’d recommend to any fans of dystopian fantasy or psychological thrillers.
Paradise
This may be one of the most underrated shows to hit streaming and we’re not quite sure why more people aren’t talking about it. It follows Secret Service Agent Xavier Collins as he investigates the murder of a former president with a massive twist. An action-packed thriller series with notes of dystopian chaos – it will leave you on the edge of your seat, and guessing whodunnit, until the last minute. Season 1 and Season 2 are now streaming on Disney+.
The Bear
One of the most influential TV shows of the last 10 years is back for its final season. The Bear has catapulted to success with its retelling of kitchen chaos and family drama featuring one of the strongest ensemble casts to ever hit streaming.
The Bear has won hearts and minds across the globe with its poignant portrayal of the beauty, intensity and heartbreak of the restaurant industry, while also providing internet culture with some of the most iconic memes, quotes and GIFs we’ve ever seen.
It’s time to dive in to the world of The Bear and let yourself be entertained. YES CHEF!
Malcolm In The Middle: Life’s Still Unfair
Okay so maybe this one seems like it might be a little bit more for the millennials amongst us but we promise you, it’s not. One of the most unhinged families in America is back and they’re all grown up.
A show that is full of heart, full of laughs and features most of the incredible original cast – Malcolm In The Middle follows boy turned man-genius Malcolm as he tries to hide his insane family from his now girlfriend and daughter. But that is all about to change. Buckle up for some big antics and even bigger laughs.
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Speaking of getting the gang back together can we name a more iconic cast than Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt? An iconic culture defining comedy is back, with even more bite.
With just enough callbacks to pull at our nostalgic heartstrings, and enough new drama to rope in a whole new audience, The Devil Wears Prada 2 returned this year delivering us another instant classic.
If there’s one thing you watch before the summer is over it’s the iconic return of Miranda Priestly and Anna Sachs. That’s all.
Cara Croke