While the original release of Disney+ Was popular, using the full library of movies and TV shows from the company’s past, the launch of STAR helped take the streaming platform to new heights. STAR expands Disney greatly, with content from multiple Disney subsidiaries, including FX Networks, Hulu, Freeform, ABC Signature, MTM Enterprises, Touchstone Television, 20 TV, 20 TV Animation, 20 Century Studios, 20 Century Animation, Searchlight Pictures, Touchstone Pictures and Hollywood Pictures. Through STAR, Disney+ has gained plenty of new content, giving users choices beyond the family-friendly Disney movies the service started with.
Disney+ continues to push its STAR content globally, with the platform becoming a fantastic place to check out shows and movies that may not have been on the traditional service. Marvel and other major franchises may still be looking to keep their content front and center, but STAR features many of the best Disney+ shows for adults and feature films, Especially the acquisition during Disney’s merger with FOX and content originally produced for its US-only Hulu service.
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Castle (2009-2016)
The hybrid comedy-mystery-drama with Nathan Fillion
When Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion), a famous mystery novelist, finds himself struggling with writer’s block, he begins shadowing NYPD homicide detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic) for inspiration. His mind for mystery proved useful for the NYPD, making him Beckett’s unofficial partner, and the pair work to solve various homicides and mysteries throughout the city – despite the fact that the detective can hardly stand the author.
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Jon Huertas, Tamala Jones, Molly C. Quinn, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Seamus Dever, Nathan Fillion.
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March 9, 2009
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8
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Andrew W. Marlowe
While many viewers know Nathan Fillion for his classic role as Malcolm Reynolds firefly, Or more recently as John Nolan in the rookie He also won the hearts of many fans during his tenure leading the procedural comedy-drama Castle Between 2009 and 2016. During its initial 6 season run on ABC, Castle Was nominated for and won a variety of awards. These include Emmy nominations, and several wins at the People’s Choice Awards, including Favorite TV Crime Drama and Favorite TV Drama Actor for Fillion, and Favorite TV Drama Actress for co-star Stana Katic.
Although it may have been off the air for almost a decade, Castle Continues to find new fans globally in the 2020s, thanks to its presence as one of the best available shows on Disney + STAR. Nathan Fillion delivered one of the best performances of his career as Richard Castle, a crime novelist-turned-consultant with the NYPD. The show perfectly balances legal drama with hilarious comedy, and is definitely a highlight of the library of shows under the STAR label on Disney +.
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Grey’s Anatomy (2005 – present)
The most successful medical drama of all time
With 21 seasons and counting since it debuted in 2005, Gray’s Anatomy is arguably among the best medical dramas ever to grace the small screen (and, in the eyes of many critics and fans alike, is the champion of the genre). The cast has changed dramatically over the years, but the main focus is on Dr. Meredith Gray (Ellen Pompeo), who starts the show as a medical intern and, in the current season, is one of the most accomplished members of the surgical team. at the show’s fictional Gray Sloan Memorial Hospital.
Few television shows can boast as critically acclaimed as Gray’s Anatomy. It has won numerous awards over its many years on the air, including the Golden Globe for Best Television Series – Drama, as well as 38 Primetime Emmy nominations to date. Few shows in the Disney + STAR category are as gripping or offer so many seasons for viewers, which makes it one of the most bingeable shows on the platform, and one that is guaranteed to win newcomers and make them loyal fans.
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How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014)
The groundbreaking sitcom about entering adulthood
How I Met Your Mother is a sitcom created initially for CBS by Carter Bays and Craig Thomas. Five friends living in New York City navigate their twenties and thirties as they try to find love, success and purpose. The show is framed through the eyes of one friend, Ted Mosby, as he tells the story of how he met his wife to his children.
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September 19, 2005
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9
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Craig Thomas
How I Met Your Mother Last screens a decade ago, but it remains one of the most widely discussed and celebrated sitcoms of the 21st century to date. International viewers can find it as part of the Disney + STAR library, and it is inarguably one of the best shows on the platform. Not only does How I Met Your Mother It contains dozens of laugh-out-loud episodes, it also has a lot of heartfelt and emotional ones too, dealing with various topics such as infertility and the death of a parent that many others with a similar format shy away from.
Originally aired on CBS during its broadcast run, How I Met Your Mother Was highly acclaimed by critics over every single one of its 9 seasons. It was nominated for a staggering 91 awards between 2005 and 2014, winning 21. Its nominations include 30 Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe nomination for star Alyson Hannigan. While there are many sitcoms available on Disney+STAR, few are as consistently solid as this one How I Met Your Mother And, thanks to the well-thought-out ending, almost no one can claim to feel like a complete story by the time they finish.
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Ugly Betty (2006-2010)
The sitcom that put America Ferrera on the map
ABC’s Ugly Betty is the American adaptation of Fernando Gaitan’s world-famous Colombian soap opera Yo Soy Betty, La Fea. The comedy series, starring America Ferrera as Betty Suarez, follows a young woman who takes a job as an editorial assistant at Mode, a fashion magazine. Despite her poor sense of fashion, Betty’s can-do attitude and work ethic allows her to thrive in the industry.
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America Ferrera, Ana Ortiz
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September 28, 2006
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4
America Ferrera was in the spotlight when she appeared in the 2023 Barbie Movie alongside Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, but the latter role is far from her best known. Over a decade before she appeared in one of the most hyped Hollywood blockbusters of the decade so far, Ferrera won over viewers when she took on the titular lead role in the ABC sitcom ugly betty Which is now available globally as part of the Disney + STAR library.
Few sitcoms have a tone that perfectly balances being outlandishly bombastic and reliably grounded quite like ugly betty What follows the titular character as she tries to navigate the bath and image-obsessed world of fashion journalism. Ugly Betty Was nominated for 163 awards and won 62 during its broadcast run, including several Emmys and 2 Golden Globes (both for the show and for America Ferrera herself). The level of acclaim was and remains an amazing achievement, and cement Ugly Betty As one of the best shows now on Disney + STAR.
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Black Man (2014-2022)
A hilarious deep dive into the struggles of an affluent black family in a white suburban neighborhood
Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross star in Black-ish, a sitcom that follows the lives of the Johnson family – an affluent black family who all have their own comedic mishaps and incidents that they deal with while dealing with cultural and social issues of their era and beyond. . The show ran for eight seasons before ending in 2022.
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September 24, 2014
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8
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Larry Wilmore
The ABC sitcom Black-ish Stands out from many other shows available on Disney + STAR for several reasons. First, it is easily one of the funniest, with many laugh-out-loud moments throughout. Second, it also delves into some incredibly important social commentary, exploring race relations in the US. The fresh prince of Bel-air.
As the 1990s Will Smith show, Black-ish Takes a unique look at the Black American experience through the lens of an affluent family, and how their race and status create juxtapositions and dissonance both for themselves and their white peers. Black-ish was incredibly well received by critics during its 2014-2022 run, and continues to be highly regarded. It won 28 awards out of the 64 nominations received during the years it was on the air, including an incredible 6 Primetime Emmy nominations for Anthony Anderson for his performance as Andrew Johnson, and 5 for Tracee Ellis Rose for her performance as Dr. Rainbow Johnson.
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The Dropout (2022)
A true story of corporate crime
Based on the true story of the failed health technology company that chronicles the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes, a woman with unyielding ambition who was eventually indicted for her deception with supposedly lifesaving advances in technology. Holme’s desire for success ultimately leads her down a dark path – one that, in hindsight to those around her, could be seen from miles away – ultimately leading to the destruction of her career and eventual incarceration.
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Amanda Seyfried, Naveen Andrews, Dylan Minnette, Ebon Moss-Bachrach
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March 3, 2022
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1
With Disney + STAR offering plenty of Hulu content to enjoy, there are a number of acclaimed miniseries the network has become known for. Amanda Seyfried gives her best performance to date in this one True story of corporate crime detailing the story of Elizabeth HolmesThe aspiring young entrepreneur behind the groundbreaking company Theranos. However, it was eventually discovered that she had falsified all the data that made the company look so successful. Although there are a lot of different stories to explore in the true-crime genre, The dropout remains one of the best.
Holmes is a complex and complicated character, appearing sympathetic at times, frustrating and corrupt at others, and always fascinating. Seyfried nailed her performance in the lead role, winning a Golden Globe and an Emmy for her performance. This is an exciting and entertaining look at a very different true crime story, filled with suspense as it becomes clear that Holmes’ lies are building to a catastrophic level.
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What we do in the shadows
A dark comedy about modern vampires
What We Do in the Shadows is a mockumentary-style comedy series that follows the exploits of four vampires and an acquaintance living in Staten Island in the 21st century. Unrelated to the film of the same name, the show’s vampires attempt to acclimate to the modern world, but tend to find themselves often lost, leaving familiar-hoping-to-become-a-vampire Guillermo de la Cruz to pick the pieces in the wake of their accidental destruction.
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Doug Jones, Natasia Demetriou, Matt Berry, Mark Proksh, Keivan Novak, Harvey Guillen, Kristen Schaal
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March 27, 2019
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6
Fans looking for a mix of horror with their comedy will want to check out this hilarious mockumentary sitcom What we do in the shadows. Based on Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s movie of the same name, the show follows A group of vampires living together in Staten Island as a camera crew follows them on their supernatural misadventures and mundane experiences of trying to understand modern human society.
The movie is Brought to life by his lovely ensemble with a terrific cast of colorful characters. There are laugh-out-loud moments that come from the oblivious ancient beings doing everyday things like visiting the mall and going to New Jersey. The show also has a lot of fun with various supernatural lore elements, offering hilarious takes on sirens, witches and other beasts. It is a series that gradually found more popularity and a wider audience leading to What we do in the shadows Season 6, coming later in 2024 to bring the series to an end.
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The First Omen (2024)
A prequel about a plot to birth the Antichrist
The First Omen (English: The First Omen) is a horror film by director Arksha Stevenson that acts as a prequel to the 1976 film The Omen. The film follows a young woman who goes to Rome to become a nun but begins to question her faith after encountering a terrifying darkness that aims to unleash an evil incarnation.
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Nell Tiger Free, Tawfeek Barhom, Sonia Braga, Ralph Ineson, Bill Nighy
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April 5, 2024
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Arkasha Stevenson
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119 minutes
There are some great horror options on Disney + STAR with The first man Being one of the newest and best entries in the genre, released in 2024. The original The omen was a very influential horror movie that follows a man’s investigation into signs that his son may actually be the Antichrist. This Prequel follows a young woman who comes to Rome to start her new life as part of the church only to gradually uncover a horrifying conspiracy.
Although it didn’t make much of a splash at the box office, The first man was a hit with the critics, being the best-received of The omen Movies since the original. Indeed, the modern horror movie seeks to draw on what made the movie so special, with a throwback style that makes it feel like a horror movie plucked out of the 70s. It makes for A terrific slow-burn thrill ride that will be especially entertaining for fans of the original.
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Poor Things (2023)
A resurrected woman begins a journey of discovery
Poor Things (English: Poor Things) is a sci-fi romance film from the lobster director Yorgos Lanthimos. The story focuses on the strange and fantastic world of Bella Baxter after a scientist named Dr. Godwin Baxter brings her back to life. The film is based on the 1992 novel of the same name by Alasdair Gray.
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September 8, 2023
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Yorgos Lanthimos
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141 minutes
Emma Stone won her second Oscar for Best Actress for Yorgos Lanthimos’ hilarious, thought-provoking and uniquely dark comedy. Poor things Starring as Bella, a woman who is brought back to life by an eccentric scientist (Willem Dafoe) using the brain of a baby. The movie Follows Bella through her rapid coming of age as she discovers her sexuality and goes on a journey to understand as much of the world as she can..
Stein gives a bold and totally committed performance to the layered character, making Bella shocking, funny and endearing in her quest to learn. Mark Ruffalo also had a standout role as Bella’s boisterous yet insecure lover which earned him an Oscar nomination. Lanthimos’ unique vision makes Poor things An engrossing and surreal experience with a quirky sense of humor and plenty of graphic moments. It will be too much for some viewers but make for an unforgettable experience.
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Justice (2010-2015)
An American marshal argues with old acquaintances after returning home
Based on the fictional stories of Elmore Leonard, Justified is a neo-Western crime drama following the adventures of Old West lawman Marshall Raylan Givens, who is reassigned to his home county in Kentucky after a controversial shooting.
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Jere Burns, Erica Tazel, Timothy Oliphant, Nick Searcy, Jacob Pitts, Walton Goggins, Natalie Zea, Joelle Carter
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March 16, 2010
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6
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Timothy Olivet
One of the best westerns on Disney+STAR is actually set in the 21st century. Based on the character created by legendary crime novelist Elmore Leonard, justified Starring Timothy Olyphant as Raylan Givens, A Hugh Marshall who sees himself as an old western cowboy who was born too late. After a questionable shooting of a mob figure in Miami, Raylan is forced to return to his hometown in Kentucky, where his law-making ways have him clash with old acquaintances, including Boyd Crowder (Walton Goggins).
The series perfectly captures Leonard’s style of writing with grounded, colorful characters in exciting situations. Oliphant brings endless swagger and a dry sense of humor to Raylan while Goggins makes Boyd a layered gangster who is always entertaining to watch. Both actors were nominated for Emmys in 2011. The series is A great mix of a western action movie and a modern crime thriller. A sequel series, Court: City PrimevalDebuted in 2023 and is also available on Disney + STAR.
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Godfather of Harlem (2019)
The story of real-life crime boss Bumpy Johnson
Godfather of Harlem is a historical drama about real-life crime boss Bumpy Johnson, played by Woods Whitaker. The series, which takes place in 1960s Harlem, does a good job of retelling some of Bumpy’s story while also creating an exciting story by adding fictionalized events into the mix. The series delivers a broad portrayal of socio-political themes amid tales of crime and racial strife. what makes Godfather of Harlem Work so well is the mix between gaining personal power and fighting for civil rights.
The show aired three seasons, and Godfather of Harlem Season 4 is coming, which should continue to produce the critically acclaimed storylines that fans have grown accustomed to. The new season also brings another real-life gangster with Frank Lucas. The show earned eight NAACP Picture Award nominations and won a Primetime Emmy Award.
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American Horror Story (2011)
Ryan Murphy’s anthology horror series
Ryan Murphy American Horror Story Remained the pre-eminent horror anthology series on television over a decade since its debut. The series has 12 seasons, all telling a different horror story – and most of them from different subgenres of horror. However, they are also all connected, with some characters moving between shows, some actors playing different roles in each season, and almost every season earning praise from horror fans. The names involved include Jessica Lange, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Finn Wittrock, Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson.
The series has also received critical acclaim, although not every season of American Horror Story was as well-received as the rest. During his time on the air, American Horror Story has earned 94 Emmy Award nominations and won 16 of them. Jessica Lange was praised for her performance in the first four seasons, and she won awards at the Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards. the last time, polite, wrapped up his two-part story earlier this year.
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The Chi (2018-2023)
A drama about life in South Chicago
The Chi is a drama series created by Lena Waithe, set on the South Side of Chicago. It follows a group of residents whose lives become interconnected through everyday challenges. Central characters include Brandon, an aspiring chef; Kevin, a teenager grappling with coming-of-age issues; and Emmett, a young father trying to provide for his son. The series explores themes of friendship, community and perseverance in a vibrant urban setting.
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Jason Mitchell, Jacob Latimore, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Alex R. Hibbert, Michael Epps, Shamon Brown Jr., Yolonda Ross, Birgundi Baker.
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January 7, 2018
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6
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Lena White
The chi is a drama series that premiered on Showtime and is now part of the Disney+ STAR lineup, and is a coming-of-age drama about a group of people living on the South Side of Chicago. The show follows them as they learn to grow, love and survive as a community. There were six seasons of The chiwith the latest dropping in 2023. The show was renewed for a seventh season in May, although a release date has not yet been confirmed.
The critical answer for The chi was overall positive, with an 87% positive rating. It was also an awards favorite, as it won the Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series Award at the Blackpool Awards (for Rick Famuyiwa (who also worked on Dope) and the Writer Scripted – Drama Award at the Gracie Allen Awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation. The show also earned a GLAAD Media Awards nomination.
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The Bear (2022-present)
A family drama about a restaurant in Chicago
Set in a Chicago sandwich shop, The Bear follows Carmi Berzatto, a young professionally trained chef who returns to take over his family business after the unexpected death of his brother. At odds with many of the store’s employees due to his culinary training, Carmi struggles to maintain order and keep the store from failing completely. Jeremy Allen White stars as Carmi alongside Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Ayo Edebiri.
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June 23, 2022
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2
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Christopher Storer
The bear was a surprise hit on Hulu, and it’s also available to viewers on Disney + STAR. Jeremy Allen White leads The bear Starring as an award-winning New York City chef, Carmen, who returns home to Chicago to run his late brother’s restaurant, which comes with its own problems. There he has to deal with his brother’s debts, with a rundown restaurant, and with a staff that seems unwilling to let him take the lead, and seems to be hidden in their ways. In the end, the show ends up being bigger than the description lets on.
with three seasons, The bear became both a critical hit and a fan favorite, thanks to the writing, the characters, and the deeply personal storylines. The American Film Institute named it one of the top 10 programs for both of its first two seasons on the air. The bear Also won 10 Primetime Emmy Awards after receiving 13 nominations in 2023included Outstanding comedy series. The Golden Globes also awarded it best television series – musical or comedy, and both Jeremy Allen White and Ebon Moss-Bachrach took home awards from both ceremonies.
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Solar opposition (2021-2023)
A mature comedy about aliens trying to survive on Earth
Solar Opposites is a Hulu adult animation series that centers on a family of aliens. After moving to America, they question whether the country is better than their home planet. The series was created by Mike McMahan and Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland, with characters voiced by Thomas Middleditch, Sean Giambrone and Mary Mack.
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Thomas MIddleditch, Sean Giambrone, Mary Mack, Sagan McMahan, Justin Roiland, Tiffany Haddish
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May 8, 2020
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4
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Justin Roiland, Mike McMahan
There are some great adult animation shows on TV today, including this one, which originally aired on Hulu. Rick & Morty Co-creators Justin Roiland and Mike McMahon created Solar oppositeswhat Follows a family of aliens from Shlorp who crash-land on Earth And realize that they are trapped there and have to find a way to fit in.
The show released its fourth season in 2023 and a fifth season of Solar opposites is also on the way. When released on Hulu, Solar opposites Was a huge success, and it has a very high 92% Rotten Tomatoes average score. Although it did not win many awards during its time on the air, Solar opposites remains a popular adult animated series that has survived despite major creative and voice cast changes along the way.
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Love, Victor (2021-2022)
A sequel to the hit film Love, Simon
Love, Victor is a spinoff of the 2018 film Love, Simon, starring Nick Robinson. Instead of focusing on Simon’s story, Love, Victor centers on Victor Salazar (Michael Cimino), who, after moving to a new town, must juggle the stresses of high school as he figures out his sexual identity. The series ran for three seasons between 2020 and 2022 on Disney+ and Hulu.
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Michael Cimino, Ana Ortiz, George Sear, James Martinez, Anthony Turpel, Mateo Fernandez, Mason Gooding, Bebe Wood, Rachel Hilson, Isabella Ferreira
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June 17, 2020
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3
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Becky Albertalli, Isaac Aptaker
Love, Victor is an interesting series in that it is a follow-up to a critically acclaimed movie, but with a new cast of characters that share similar themes. Love, Victor is a drama series following a high school student named Victor who is struggling with his sexual identity. He then reaches out to someone else he knows who went through the same situation – Simon, from the movie Love, Simon. The series then follows Victor as he deals with coming to his family and friends at school and how the community reacts to the change.
There were three seasons of Love, Victor Which is out, and they’re also part of the Disney+ STAR streaming options. The Critical response to the series has been overwhelmingly positive, with a 90% positive score on Rotten Tomatoes. It also received several honors during awards season, including seven nominations at the Imagen Awards, winning four of them. It also picked up three GLAAD Media Awards nominations, though it didn’t win them, and took home the award for Best Unsung Show at the Dorian Awards in 2021.
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Dopesic (2021)
A heartbreaking miniseries about the opioid epidemic
From executive producer Danny Strong and starring and executive produced by Michael Keaton, Dopesick examines how one company triggered the worst drug epidemic in American history. The series takes viewers to the epicenter of America’s struggle with opioid addiction, from the boardrooms of Purdue Pharma to a distressed Virginia mining community, to the hallways of the DEA.
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October 13, 2021
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1
Dopesic is a highly acclaimed miniseries that tackles one of the deadliest issues in modern America. Dopesic Take a look at the opioid epidemic From a variety of perspectives, including a small-town doctor, the pharmaceutical company, the law enforcement agencies attempt to combat the problem, and the people affected by addiction. The show is a harrowing and difficult story to watch but is compelling nonetheless.
Dopesic Was nominated for 14 Emmy Awards, while winning two of themWith Michael Keaton taking home the award for Outstanding Lead Actor. Keaton has also won several acting awards for his lead performance, including the Golden Globe Awards and the Screen Actors Guild Awards. It also has an approval rating of 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, with most critics praising the acting performances of Keaton and Kaitlyn Dever.
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New Girl (2011-2018)
Jess Day’s new beginning with new friends
Zooey Deschanel stars as Jess in New Girl, a comedy series that follows a group of twenty-something roommates in their day-to-day lives. When Jess decides to leave her boyfriend of seven years after discovering he has been unfaithful, she finds a Craigslist ad and becomes the roommate of three men around her age who desperately need to rent a place in their loft. Occasionally joined by Jess’ best friend, the group builds a quirky, dysfunctional family dynamic as they enjoy life in Los Angeles.
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September 20, 2011
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7
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Elizabeth Merriwater
Among the great sitcoms available on Disney + STAR, New girl is one of the best to hang-watch. Zooey Deschanel stars as Jessica Day, a quirky and optimistic young woman who moves into an apartment with three men in order to start fresh after a breakup. The ensemble of the show is the real charm of New girl With the actors playing off each other wonderfully. For seven seasons, the funny, sweet, and light sitcom has the feeling of hanging out with good friends.
The show was a ratings success for its first three seasons before starting to fall off in the last few. Despite this, it was still a critical success, picking up several award nominations while winning four major awards. The three awards came early, with the Critics’ Choice Awards honoring it with the Most Exciting New Series in 2011 and Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Zooey Deschanel in 2012. The Golden Globes also nominated for various awards in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
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Lost (2004-2010)
Survivors of a plane crash uncover the secrets of a mystery-filled island
Disney+ STAR users looking for a good mystery show are in luck with all 6 seasons Lost Available. The show had a groundbreaking scope for a series at the time as it focused on a massive ensemble of characters, survivors of a plane crash who found themselves stuck on an island where things are not as they seem. From its ambitious pilot episode to its many iconic plot twists to its much-debated finale, Lost cemented its place in the pop culture conversation as a gripping series that won the Emmy for Best Drama Series in its first season.
While Lost Losing some fans along the way, and the finale being polarizing for many viewers, it remained must-see TV until the end, even as the flashbacks became flash-forwards and, in some cases, even more confusing alternate universe scenes. The last season still kept over 10 million viewers watching until the end. In all, it picked up 12 Primetime Emmy Award nominations and won six of them. It also won one Golden Globe Award, this one for its second season.
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24 (2001-2010)
A real-time spy thriller
24 Follow CTU (Counter-Terrorism Unit) agent Jack Bauer as he contends with various threats to national and international security by any means necessary. With each season comprised of 24 episodes that tell Bauer’s story in real-time, 24 brings the action to life one day at a time. Bauer is forced against the clock to make impossible decisions in the name of public service, bending his personal morals to get the job done.
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Kiefer Sutherland, Carlos Bernard, Mary Lynn Razkub, Elisha Cuthbert, Dennis Haysbert
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November 6, 2001
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9
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Robert Cochran
A brilliant concept and a thrilling protagonist fueled the thriller’s 9-season run 24. Emmy winner Kiefer Sutherland starred in the series as Jack Bauer, a relentless agent working for the Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) and fighting to prevent one colossal threat after another. Each season of the show takes place over the course of a day with each episode playing out in real time, which adds a sense of urgency and suspense to each moment. With the split screen, it was like nothing fans had ever seen on TV before.
The show won the Emmy and Golden Globe for Best Drama Series, while Sutherland’s performance was praised as Jack Bauer helped create one of the great spy characters in modern pop culture. The show even had a longer life than anyone expected, with it returning four years after its finale 24: Live another dayA 12-episode season that brought Jack back for another adventure. There was also a spinoff series in 2017 called 24: Legacy which lasted for 12 episodes.