20 Best Drama TV Shows on Disney Plus 2026
Discover 20 standout Disney Plus dramas, from The Bear and Will Trent to classics like Desperate Housewives, Scrubs, and The Golden Girls.
If you’re hunting for the best drama TV shows on Disney Plus, this list brings together the service’s sharpest character work, biggest emotions, and most addictive storylines. You’ll find modern standouts like The Bear, Will Trent, and Only Murders in the Building alongside comfort-watch favorites such as Desperate Housewives, Scrubs, and How I Met Your Mother. There’s also something for fans of animation and action, with X-Men '97 adding comic-book energy and The Golden Girls proving great writing never goes out of style. With 20 titles to explore, this guide covers comedy, drama, animation, action, and adventure, so you can jump straight to the kind of series that fits your mood.
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The Bear
comedy · drama
Carmy, a young fine-dining chef, comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop. As he fights to transform the shop and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges crew that ultimately reveal themselves as his chosen family.
Directed by Christopher Storer, Joanna Calo, Duccio Fabbri, Ramy Youssef, Ayo EdebiriCast Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-ZayasHuluDisney Plus -
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How I Met Your Mother
comedy · drama · romance
A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother.
Directed by Pamela Fryman, Rob Greenberg, Michael J. Shea, Neil Patrick HarrisCast Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson HanniganHuluDisney Plus -
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The Punisher
action · crime · drama · thriller
A former Marine out to punish the criminals responsible for his family's murder finds himself ensnared in a military conspiracy.
Directed by Jim O'Hanlon, Jeremy Webb, Jet Wilkinson, Andy Goddard, Tom ShanklandCast Jon Bernthal, Amber Rose Revah, Ben Barnes, Jason R. Moore, Ebon Moss-BachrachDisney Plus -
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Only Murders in the Building
comedy · crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one.
Directed by Jamie Babbit, John Hoffman, Cherien Dabis, Chris Koch, Shari Springer BermanCast Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Michael Cyril Creighton, Jackie HoffmanHuluDisney Plus -
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X-Men '97
animation · action · adventure · drama · sci-fi
The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.
Directed by Chase Conley, Emi Yonemura, Jake CastorenaCast Terri Douglas, Ray Chase, Jennifer Hale, George Buza, Ross MarquandDisney Plus -
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Will Trent
crime · drama
Special Agent Will Trent was abandoned at birth and endured a harsh coming-of-age in Atlanta's overwhelmed foster care system. Determined to make sure no one feels as he did, he now has the highest clearance rate.
Directed by Howard Deutch, Holly Dale, Jason Ensler, Sheree Folkson, Ramón RodríguezCast Ramón Rodríguez, Erika Christensen, Iantha Richardson, Jake McLaughlin, Sonja SohnHuluDisney Plus -
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Grey's Anatomy
drama · romance
Follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle’s Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
Directed by Kevin McKidd, Debbie Allen, Rob Corn, Chandra Wilson, Allison Liddi-BrownCast Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr., Kevin McKidd, Justin ChambersNetflixHuluDisney Plus -
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Pokémon
action & adventure · animation · comedy · drama · fantasy · kids & family · science-fiction
Join Ash accompanied by his partner Pikachu, as he travels through many regions, meets new friends and faces new challenges on his quest to become a Pokémon Master.
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Made in Korea
action · crime · drama · mystery · thriller
In 1970s South Korea, follow two men on opposite sides of power — one driven by ambition, the other by justice. As their worlds collide, greed, loyalty, and survival intertwine in a battle that will shape a nation.
Directed by Woo Min-hoCast Hyun Bin, Jung Woo-sung, Woo Do-Hwan, Seo Eun-su, Cho Yeo-jeongHuluDisney Plus -
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The Punisher: One Last Kill
action · adventure · crime · drama · thriller
As Frank Castle searches for meaning beyond revenge, an unexpected force pulls him back into the fight.
Directed by Reinaldo Marcus GreenCast Jon Bernthal, Judith Light, Deborah Ann Woll, Jason R. Moore, Kelli BarrettDisney Plus -
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A Shop for Killers
action · drama · mystery · thriller
A niece who lost her parents and grew up in the hands of an uncle who runs a shopping mall faces a new truth after her uncle's sudden death.
Directed by Kwon LeeCast Lee Dong-wook, Kim Hye-jun, Jo Han-sun, Kim Hae-na, Lee Tae-youngHuluDisney Plus -
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Scrubs
comedy · drama
In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.
Directed by Michael Spiller, Bill Lawrence, Adam Bernstein, Ken Whittingham, Chris KochCast Donald Faison, John C. McGinley, Ken Jenkins, Zach Braff, Sarah ChalkeHuluDisney Plus -
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Tell Me Lies
drama
When Lucy Albright arrives on the campus of her small college, away from her mother whom she's never forgiven for an act of betrayal in her early teen years, Lucy embraces college life and all it has to offer. But everything changes when she meets Stephen DeMarco, who has a mysterious past of his own. Their addicting entanglement will have consequences they never could have imagined.
Directed by Ed Lilly, Tyne Rafaeli, Sam Boyd, Erin Feeley, Isabel SandovalCast Grace Van Patten, Jackson White, Catherine Missal, Spencer House, Sonia MenaHuluDisney Plus -
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Daredevil: Born Again
action · crime · drama · fantasy · sci-fi · thriller
Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer with heightened abilities, is fighting for justice through his bustling law firm, while former mob boss Wilson Fisk pursues his own political endeavors in New York. When their past identities begin to emerge, both men find themselves on an inevitable collision course.
Directed by Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead, Solvan Naim, David Boyd, Michael CuestaCast Charlie Cox, Hamish Allan-Headley, Vincent D'Onofrio, Arty Froushan, Michael GandolfiniHuluDisney Plus -
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Daredevil
action · crime · drama · sci-fi · thriller
Lawyer-by-day Matt Murdock uses his heightened senses from being blinded as a young boy to fight crime at night on the streets of Hell’s Kitchen as Daredevil.
Directed by Phil Abraham, Stephen Surjik, Peter Hoar, Ken Girotti, Euros LynCast Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Vincent D'Onofrio, Royce JohnsonHuluDisney Plus -
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Desperate Housewives
comedy · drama · mystery · romance
Looking down on her friends and family isn't a way of life for Mary Alice Young... it's a way of death. One day, in her perfect house, in the loveliest of suburbs, Mary Alice ended it all. Now she's taking us into the lives of her family, friends and neighbors, commenting from her elevated P.O.V.
Directed by David Grossman, Larry Shaw, David Warren, Arlene Sanford, Bethany RooneyCast Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria, Ricardo ChaviraAmazon Prime VideoHuluDisney Plus -
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Deli Boys
drama · comedy
When their convenience store-magnate father suddenly dies, a pair of pampered Pakistani American brothers lose everything and are forced to reckon with their Baba’s secret life of crime as they attempt to take up his mantle in the underworld.
Directed by Nisha Ganatra, Fawzia Mirza, Oz Rodriguez, Andrew Ahn, Maureen BharoochaCast Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, Poorna Jagannathan, Brian George, Jake PrizantHuluDisney Plus -
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9-1-1
action · drama · thriller
Explore the high-pressure experiences of police officers, paramedics and firefighters who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping situations. These emergency responders must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in their own lives.
Directed by Bradley Buecker, John J. Gray, Brenna Malloy, Jennifer Lynch, David GrossmanCast Angela Bassett, Oliver Stark, Aisha Hinds, Kenneth Choi, Jennifer Love HewittHuluDisney Plus -
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The Golden Girls
comedy · drama
Four Southern Florida seniors share a house, their dreams, and a whole lot of cheesecake. Bright, promiscuous, clueless and hilarious, these lovely, mismatched ladies form the perfect circle of friends.
Directed by Terry Hughes, Lex Passaris, Matthew Diamond, Jim Drake, Peter D. BeytCast Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty, Herb EdelmanHuluDisney Plus -
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Perfect Crown
comedy · drama · romance
In a 21st-century constitutional monarchy, a woman who has everything but remains a commoner crosses paths with a prince who, despite his royal lineage, feels powerless—leading to a love that defies social status.
Directed by Park Joon-hwaCast IU, Byeon Woo-seok, Steve Sanghyun Noh, Gong Seung-yeon, Yoo Su-binHuluDisney Plus
Wrapping Up
Whether you want a tense mystery, a workplace dramedy, or a rewatchable classic, this roundup makes it easy to find your next great series on Disney Plus. From The Bear’s pressure-cooker storytelling to the warmth and wit of The Golden Girls, these picks show how wide the platform’s TV lineup really is. Bookmark this page and come back when you want another recommendation, because it’s updated regularly with fresh viewing ideas. If your watchlist keeps growing, this is the kind of guide worth keeping close.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is this list updated?
We refresh this list regularly as titles are added or removed from streaming catalogs, so rankings and availability stay current.
Do I need a Disney Plus subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Disney Plus. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
How are these drama shows ranked?
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Last updated: September 11, 2026